Portobello Verena

It was clean inside.

The code supplied was incorrect so we could not get in and we got no response from the host until about 21.00. This was very stressful. The TV did not work, the hot water tap in the kitchen did not work properly, the bath was unusable, some kitchen utensils were shabby, there was no chopping board. The information folder was virtually empty with no instructions about leaving. The pool looked neglected and the grounds untidy and uncared for.

Lovely apartment in a nice quiet area but not too far from the main points of interest in the town.

We liked everything.

Small but just ok for two people. Aircon very useful in the hot weather. Pool looks ok but we didn’t use it. Ten minute walk to seafront with beautiful views, restaurants and shops. Someone available by phone or would call back relatively soon. Washing machine with detergent useful. Big supermarket walking distance.

Confusing check-in so didn’t receive a code so had to ring. Very tired, poor quality and somewhat dated decor & mismatched furniture. Sofa smells stale, bed sheets smelt sour as if not dried properly, wardrobe cluttered, dead bugs on ceilings and the bathroom has blackened seals in a few places. Kitchen over stocked in some respects yet very little in others (but a new oven dish was delivered the following day after calling about it). Barely can get on the balcony for the oversized furniture and faces local recycling bins.