Converted farmhouse near mountain resort, skiing, summer activities, sightseeing

We are pleased Claire and her group had an enjoyable stay and that the house was perfect for their needs. The booking went very smoothly and communication was good. This helped us in making sure everything was in place for their holiday. Mimi (our housekeeper) and Kamen enjoy meeting our guests and are happy to help wherever they can to ensure a successful visit. Raduil is a lovely village and we are in a peaceful location. To experience Bulgarian rural life first hand, with easy access to Borovets, this is a great place to be. If you enjoy your stay at Mavrud Lodge, please tell your friends about us and we'd love to have you stay again!

We are pleased our guests found our house ideal for their stay and enjoyed the friendly welcome they received. Good and suitable accommodation is a key part of a successful trip. We attach importance to this and do our best to convey and facilitate everything we offer. Communication from our guests was very good and everything went smoothly. We look forward to having them stay again and we welcome their friends too!

We have been with HomeAway since 2008. This is our first negative feedback. We aim to attract guests who are happy to stay and who have an enjoyable holiday as a result. Our webpage gives sufficient information to make an informed decision and we will answer questions or provide advice before booking. We are a budget rental and our prices are set accordingly. Our agents help ensure everything at the house is satisfactory. They provide assistance and are responsible for resolving issues quickly. They were not contacted during this visit. It is the responsibility of guests to report any problems as soon as possible. Our responses: 1. The dining table accommodates 6 people with ease but can accommodate 8. There is sufficient seating. Groups of 8 people have stayed at the house and were happy with the facilities. 2. Wood-fired heating is common in rural Bulgaria. Our glass-fronted log burner is standard and offers improved safety, better efficiency and reduced smoke. We do not claim a large group can sit around the fire. Obviously the wood-fired boilers must be supplied with wood but when operated correctly, they are effective and should provide sufficient background heating overnight. 3. The dishwasher and the radiator should have been working but were not reported. We have since asked our agent to repair them. 4. The location of toilets is stated on our webpage. The spiral staircase is fit for purpose and is clearly shown in a photo. The stairs could present a problem for the elderly so we will update our information. Luggage is easily conveyed via the front door which is accessible by external steps. 5. The beds are not too small for adults - they are standard size. 6. Games and books are made available to our guests as a friendly gesture. Many people stay at the house and we cannot predict their tastes. 7. The sofa is not broken but our agents advise it could be upgraded. We will do this. 8. The kitchen utensils and dishes are appropriate for self catering holidays and are in good order. 9. The heating and hot water system works well if operated correctly. It is normal to allow some time for water to heat up between full baths. Showering should not be a problem. An electric water heater can be switched on to boost the system if required and we also have solar power. We hope this addresses concerns of anyone considering renting our property. Please feel free to ask any questions. We love going there and know other like-minded people do too.