Residence de tourisme Pietra Gemina

The garden and pool are lovely, and the mountain view from the pool is beautiful. But at €167/night, the two-person apartment we had was poor value. Maybe the other apartments are better. During the week, one of us slept in the bed and the other on the couch, since the bed was too short for long adults like us, at 193cm, and too small for two people. There was only one nightstand, and the makeshift storage furniture made the bedroom feel unfinished and uncomfortable. Several construction problems need attention: the staircase isn't secured properly, screws stick out, there's a gap in the floor at the top of the stairs, two bathroom tiles are missing, and the top bathroom door won't close properly. It doesn't seem to have been properly finished before being rented. Basic use was difficult too. Both shower heads are broken and can't be adjusted or secured, one with a broken tilt mechanism and the other with a broken slide mechanism. The showers have no thermostatic valves to keep the temperature steady when other hot water is used in the apartment. The air conditioning leaked onto our belongings, and both the dishwasher and washing machine were loud. Construction labels were still attached in several places. The lighting was all harsh white. Despite the huge, beautiful windows, there were no curtains, and a piece of plastic wrap, presumably construction packaging, was flapping in front of the high window. A hallway artwork was still wrapped in plastic. These details matter at this price. The location and garden have potential, but the nice outdoor areas don't make up for the problems with function, comfort, and atmosphere. At €167/night, I'd expect a properly finished, safely built, comfortably furnished place.