Villa Elena

Very good location

Nothing

Everything!

The luxury simply stands out. You feel like you arrived to a 5-star hotel. I want the interior designer of this guesthouse to design my house! Everything from the kitchen tap to bathroom tiles just looks gorgeous and screams quality. Each detail has been given attention, down to electronic insect repellents. Additionally, there is a distinct 21st century feel with touch-activated light switches or electronically controlled stovetop. Yet the proprietor offered us traditional Macedonian hospitality by picking us up at the bus station, which we are very thankful to him for as my mom is mobility impaired. Location, location, location. The place is right below the old town, some quarter or third way up, yet within minutes of the main shopping street, and a supermarket. You could not possibly wish for a better position within the town, as everything necessary is within reasonably easy reach.

The hot water pressure in the bathroom is, for some unknown reason, somewhat lower in the shower (but completely normal in the sink). Also, the facilities description does not mention kitchen, yet there actually IS a fully equipped shared kitchen available on the premises.

It was easy to communicate with the host in advance, he came to the apartment a few minutes after our arrival and showed us the rooms. At first glance, the room was nice and clean, but when I tried to open the small refrigerator, he told me to use the one in the kitchen.. By the way, the common kitchen is quite well equipped, nothing is missing from it. There is a safe parking space next to the house. The location of the apartment is good, it is close to the center of the town, full of restaurants, cafes, and shopping opportunities. The old town is a few hundred meters away, with a wonderful view of the lake, where you can take a pleasant walk.

The reason why I only give 7 points to the room named "Filip" in the house is that it turned out after we settled in that it is not spacious for three people, the four beds are a bit exaggerated in the small room. The inside of the small refrigerator in the room was not cleaned, and the bathroom trash can was half full of dirty toilet paper. There is no place for towels in use, you cannot hang them anywhere. There is a desk, but not a single chair in the room.

Very friendly hosts, excellent location and very clean.