I will start with the pros of the property. It is simply one of the most stunning properties I've ever stayed in. The entire property reminds me of being in a Tuscan villa with fountains and porticoes everywhere. The decor of the guesthouse was modern and chic, and with the one exception I will mention, the place was very clean.
However, there were a few big cons that caused me to give it 3 stars. The first is what I considered to be less than stellar communication from the host. I PMd the day before, stating that I did not have the address of the property. The host replied that VRBO should have sent it to me--instead of just giving it to me. I could not find an email where VRBO sent me the address, so I had to ask for it again from the host. I felt this was unnecessary communication to have to ask a second time.
Second, the network connectivity inside the stone guesthouse is horrible. I could not get my phone to dial out! I have T-Mobile as my network and it works everywhere! I could not even call to the host in the house next door to tell them there was a problem. I had to walk next door, where I met the host outside to tell him the problem. At that point, my phone allowed me to make calls. While discussing this problem, the host first suggested it was my phone carrier's issue. I let him know I was skeptical. He then said it was probably all the stonework in the house.
Later, I had a ton of work to do on my computer, and could not get internet connection in the house, not using their connection, and not using my hotspot. So I literally had to sit in my car, for 2 hours, using my mobile hotspot, with my car running to keep my phone charged, just so I could have internet. This was a very, very frustrating situation.
Finally, the lamp in the bedroom had cobwebs (which I dusted away) and dust on the lamp (which I left for them to see). I think that if you are renting a small 3-room place, and charging a decent fee to clean it, all of it should be clean.
Overall, this is a beautiful place. But if you can't any work done in it, or even make a phone call, I think that's a huge issue.
