Finca Robles 1

This apartment is set in an avocado plantation with beautiful views over the sea and hills. It is as described, but it seemed bigger than the pictures suggest. Everything was clean, of a high standard and in very good condition. There is plenty of kitchen equipment and crockery. The bed is very comfortable, as is the lounge sofa. It is nice to find a place that really is as good as it looks , so often things look nice in the pictures, but in reality are not as good as you expect. The views of the hills and sea can be seen from all the rooms as well as the terrace. In addition Teide can be seen from the garden - if it is not in the clouds. As well as the terrace outside the apartment, there is also access to a larger terrace with sunbeds, a shaded garden and a very good and large pool, which are shared with the one other apartment and the owner. Car parking is secure and covered, on the Finca grounds with access by an electronic gate. The Finca is in a very convenient location, with easy access to main TF5 road for other parts of island, and only a 2 - 3 minutes walk from the bus stop for frequent buses to Puerto, Orotavo & La Laguna , which is useful as parking in the towns is not always easy. There is also a good local restaurant even nearer. We were made very welcome by Elisabeth, even though we arrived after midnight due to flight problems, and were shown round the Finca and introduced to the dogs and chickens next morning. On departure , Elisabeth gave us some avocados to take home, and these have been wonderful, far better than the ones in the shops.

Fine apartment and wonderful garden. Poor communication with host via Vrbo website. Could not get access to apartment at arrival. Host could not hear the doorbell and did not oven the gate. Had to contact Vrbo that contacted the host. Picture of bedroom on the website that was not part of the apartment. A bedroom was spacifically mentioned in the description. No hot water for 4 days. The host requested that we checked out at 10.00 even though the contact said 11.00. VERY poor communication with host that a one occation slammed the door at me when I wanted to show her the checkout time in the contract. Top grade if it was not for the host.