At first look, this is a sensational apartment. It is surprisingly large (even larger than it appears in the photos) and very nicely furnished. The location is amazing with two balconies almost hanging over the ocean - both with perfect sunset views. It was a genuinely lovely space to inhabit.
This would be a five-star review were it not for a couple of areas that let the property down. The most significant is the bed: the mattress is very basic — more in keeping with a two or three-star hotel — and I didn't have a single good night's sleep during my stay. Investing in a quality pocket-sprung mattress would make an enormous difference.
The kitchen also needs some attention. Several of the non-stick pans are heavily scratched to a degree that renders them unsafe for cooking — these should be replaced as a matter of urgency. A few key items were also missing from the equipment: measuring spoons, a measuring jug, a whisk and a proper cheese grater. I had to improvise at mealtimes, which was a minor but unnecessary frustration.
That said, these are all entirely fixable issues, and the property has every potential to offer a truly faultless stay.
