4/10 Poor
Fionna K.
15 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
There and back again…
Ever dreamt of hobbit life? Then consider this the Napoli Ritz of the Shire.
The VRBO description (when we booked) listed free on-site parking that morphed into a daily 30 euro off-site parking fee with limited hours of operation. After some vigorous Google Translate and Vrbo chats, the manager finally agreed to cover my parking fee in a small cave lot 2 blocks away through narrow dark alleyways.
The unit is situated at the lowest level of an enclosed 5-story building, completely interior, with barred windows facing a stairwell and a dark courtyard (containing other tenants parked cars).
The air conditioning is strong, and the place is well-stocked with a washer, kitchenette, internet, and even a retro PlayStation 2. The bathroom is cozy and the beds are clean.
But the lone entryway features an archaic wooden door that opened on each side only by a skeleton key. One morning we were trapped inside for 40 minutes, trying to coax the deadbolt to let us out while feverishly texting with the manager and missing our ferry! The manager assured us the deadbolt had been replaced last year, though why it needed replacing wasn't exactly clear.
Location-wise, you're in the heart of chaos but within a reasonable distance of a grocery store and train station. Overall, I was hoping for better parking and natural light, and a door that didn’t double as an escape room challenge.
But if you’re car-less, love hobbit cosplay, and fancy archaic locks, this might be a better fit for you.
Fionna K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024