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4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
22 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Decent apartment, great location, uncaring host
Blue House could be great if it weren’t for the host’s obvious lack of generosity regarding small but important details. We understand it’s a beach rental and not a hotel, and have rented in Italy before.
• Non-functioning Wifi took several calls to host to resolve.
• Toilet was broken on arrival.
• Air conditioning: (1) unit in kitchen area only. Found two fans in a closet; created a system to push some cool air into the bedrooms during brutal heat.
• Towels: (2) bath size towels for (3) guests.
• Water: One evening, returned from beach to find we had NO water. Texted host who said without any apology “it won’t last long.” We were without water for over two hours.
• Photo shows beach chairs: no beach chairs.
• Photo of window view of sea from kitchen: Half of that window is locked permanently so photo not accurate.
• Lots of kitchen items, but those FEW basics one needs to actually cook were lacking, damaged or missing:
o Stove igniter not functioning. Butane lighter provided didn’t work.
o (2) TINY unsanitary wood cutting boards with rusty handles (had to buy a new one).
o Electric water pot heating element moldy/unusable.
o Most of pots so worn they were pitted.
o Only (1) dull cutting knife.
o Freezer door moldy.
This could be a very nice beach rental if the host would spend a few dollars on some necessary items to show a generosity of spirit and hospitality, and care for their guests’ comfort.
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Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024