My family, consisting of three couples, stayed in this home for a week while attending our niece's wedding. The house could not have been more perfect for the six of us. It also served well for the family from around the world who visited during the day to swim in the pool and eat at both the inside and outside table. The house received the highest accolades from everyone, with everyone wanting to return to stay here on any future trip.
The open floor plan of the kitchen, dining (both inside and out, accessible through multiple sliding glass doors) and living room provides ample space, all visually accessible from any vantage point inside or out, thereby inclusive, also provides multiple intimate spaces for private conversation; a feature only a perfectly defined space can provide. The large counter between the kitchen and dining was filled with food all day every day, yet still provided ample room of for cooking and preparation in the well stocked kitchen.
I almost booked another house which looked nice in pictures and was comparably priced, but went first to google maps street view and compared surrounding neighborhoods; there was no comparison. Galina's beautiful house is in a private, safe and upscale neighborhood which is easy to access and not far from a Whole Foods market with an excellent selection of fresh bread, cheeses, fruit and vegetables.
The house is immaculate, divided into two halves, each with its own air conditioning system. The master bed and bath is a mansion unto itself, with dual shower-heads and a large comfortable king size bed. The second bedroom in that half of the house is ample. Both rooms open onto a private lawn with citrus and other trees, surrounded by a high wall providing complete privacy.
Our Swedish family spent all day around the pool capturing the sun they will not get at home for many months. Again, ample and well stocked with more than enough lounge chairs for all and pool floats for adults and children. There even is a unique private child's pool unlike any I have seen before.
Between the pool and the house is a long patio with a gas grill, a dining table we were able to get 10 people around and a private area at the end with a three piece set of couches that worked perfectly for morning and evening meditations.
Clean and well maintained. Well priced and well stocked in a wonderful neighborhood. We all will return to this property if given the chance.