House of Flowers

We weren't given any information about the location before our trip. The house is in an isolated area with no public transport and no shops or supermarkets nearby. It's a 25-minute walk to central Pompeii and the Circumvesuviana station, along roads that feel like the middle of nowhere. Two of our suitcases broke on the way from the station because of the road. The house's cleanliness is questionable too. There were no kitchen utensils, coffee maker, pots or pans, and no Wi-Fi at all.

The owners were very kind and welcoming, and the apartment was spacious, comfortable and excellent for a vacation. There's a very large balcony with a great view, especially at night when Naples is lit up. Parking is available around the building, and the gate closes at a certain time. I'm taking off a star because there's no washing machine or toilet seat. Add those two things and it'd be six stars, not just five. We'll definitely be back!

The apartment was easy to reach by car, about seven minutes from Pompeii, with pizzerias nearby and a view of Mount Vesuvius. We were warmly welcomed, and the place was spacious, generally clean, and had sheets, towels, Wi-Fi, and two air conditioners. We also didn’t need to clean before leaving. A few things could be better: there weren’t many teaspoons, the bath mats weren’t very clean, and we found ants. The owner said they came from the vegetable garden across the street and couldn’t really be prevented. Still, it was great value, and I’d recommend it. Thanks for the hospitality.

For a cheap place, this was quite good, even pleasantly so. There’s plenty of room for six, with several full-size beds, big wardrobes, air conditioning, a clothes dryer, towels, and blinds that make the rooms very dark. We also had our own parking space inside. The kitchen and bathroom let it down. Six people have to share one bathroom and toilet, the kitchen has little storage, and the few plates and glasses sit crowded on a drying rack. The table is tiny for six, though there’s room for a proper one. No dishwasher or washing machine, and I expected a dishwasher. There were other small problems too, like a toilet without a seat, doors that stuck, needing to run the hot water, and having to fix the kitchen blind. It could have used more cleaning, especially before we arrived. A few improvements would make a big difference.