StRab84
August 30, 2022
Unfortunately, the pictures do not reflect the current state of the cottage shown on the host's website (as well as on other travel portals). It is very likely that a lot of work was put into renovating the cottage several years ago, which is why it is very difficult to understand why the accommodation is so neglected. Furthermore, you will not find any flowers (as shown in the pictures) or anything similar that could contribute to a good feel-good atmosphere. The feel-good atmosphere is created by a very good website, but unfortunately it is at odds with reality. The cottage also does not give the impression that the host cares whether the guest likes it or not. The host is not very interested in the guest anyway and does not even respond to criticism. There is such a high level of maintenance backlog that the accommodation needs a complete renovation and should no longer be rented out. Listing all the damage in detail would go beyond the scope here, so a few examples are listed briefly (see also pictures). - broken windows - broken insect screens - missing curtains - traces of mold - broken lighting - broken canopy, etc. Unfortunately, the garden is a disgrace, the term construction site would be a good description. The sentence "where the garden ends and nature begins" in the description is more than misleading. Since you cannot use the garden in any way, you will not find anywhere outside the cottage to relax and end the day (or to spend it). If you want to spend your vacation without any accidents, it is highly advisable not to enter the garden. Even the "soothing calmness of nature" is difficult to enjoy when the main connecting road (very heavy traffic) of the Cinque Terre runs along in the immediate vicinity. Because, contrary to what is described in the equipment, the windows do not offer any soundproofing. The windows also offer only inadequate protection from rain. They are leaky and, as you can see from the carpet, probably cause regular small floods. The canopy at the entrance to the house is a real source of danger and threatens to fall down even in a light wind. On the front door there are obvious signs that someone has tried to open the door by force. This gives an additional feeling of discomfort and a lack of security in the cottage. Despite all the negative aspects, we found the cleanliness to be positive. The cleaning was carried out to our satisfaction given the level of wear and tear on the cottage. There are also serious doubts as to whether the accommodation (as of 2022) can be given a good rating by anyone who has vacationed here themselves. Unfortunately
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