Finca al-manzil

If you want a holiday where you can get away from everything, this is a lovely choice. We had a wonderful stay in 2016. It’s peaceful and delightful, the hosts look after it beautifully, and the accommodation is spacious and comfortable. There’s also a great pool.

The surroundings are so beautiful and peaceful, and it’s a great spot for hiking and watching birds. We had a lovely time and will definitely be back next year.

Take the circular walk nearby if you get the chance. The house has everything you need, good internet and a swimming pool. It’s wonderfully peaceful too, with birdsong and no traffic noise.

We couldn’t get comfortable in the house because the temperature inside went over 38 degrees Celsius (100 degrees Fahrenheit). There was no air conditioning or adequate ventilation, and the single fan didn’t help enough. The owner had said it would be comfortable, but we couldn’t rest and ended up sleeping with the sliding door open, which meant risking animals coming inside since the house is out in nature. We knew there was no air conditioning, but relied on the owner’s description, which we found misleading. The upstairs bedroom window had no mosquito net, so we had to choose between the heat and getting bitten. Most of the living room windows are set too high to open, with only one exception. The pool, advertised as a feature, was dirty and moldy, and getting to it meant taking a rocky, unshaded path. The property was also surrounded by overgrown weeds in mid-July, which we felt was a serious fire risk. The owner said it wasn’t yet time to clear them, which we don’t believe is true. We had a verbal agreement with the owner that we would leave and receive a full refund. Later, she went back on that agreement on the booking platform, so we lost our vacation and didn’t get our money back. The photos make this place look idyllic, but our experience was very different. I strongly advise against it, especially for anyone traveling with pets: the surroundings are rocky and overgrown, with no suitable space for them. There are many better options than this barn. It was a major rip-off.