"Pros: We had such a great time staying at this villa. The area is really peaceful, with beautiful sea views, and the small garden is so well-kept, filled with rosemary and fruit trees that smell amazing. Inside, everything is stylish and set up perfectly, with all the appliances you’d need, making it just right for both short and long stays. The beds were super comfy, and the rooms have solid soundproofing, so even with family around, everyone had their own quiet space. The host was fantastic—always friendly and quick to reply if we needed anything. Cons: Honestly, the only downside was how fast the time flew by. Would definitely stay again!" ~Nadia

"Pros: The villa’s location and pool (visually) are stunning. However, the property has seen better days and is not worth its current rating on Booking. Realistically, this villa should have a maximum rating of 7, and only at a much lower price would I recommend it as a suitable summer option. On the positive side, the kitchen has plenty of dishes. However, not a single sharp knife was provided, forcing us to purchase one (which I am used to). There was also a complete lack of wooden or plastic utensils for the non-stick pans, which are now heavily scratched and potentially carcinogenic. The garden, while pleasant, is neglected and untidy. No instructions were provided for waste disposal, leaving us with only two large bins on the terrace, insufficient for a week's worth of waste. Cons: The villa's location does not match the map on Booking. The host fails to understand that attachments (navigation instructions), do not come through in Booking messages. Instead, use "Koshinas Villa" or put these GPS coordinates (35.0582308, 32.4908618). The host requested an additional €700 upfront for a week of pool heating, even though the pool is listed as "heated" and this charge is not mentioned on Booking. Despite this, we paid, as the promised pool temperature was 25–26°C and the forecasted weather was 12–17°C, so we agreed to ensure comfort for our children. Upon our late-night arrival, the pool temperature was only 14°C (measured twice using a different smartwatches). The host claimed the water was 23°C in the afternoon and blamed the weather. This is implausible—water does not drop 9°C in half a day if heating is functional. The host offered a partial refund of €400 from the €700 we paid, insisting the issue was due to weather conditions, not a malfunction. After this, the heating was allegedly turned off, and subsequent measurements consistently showed 14°C. I am not sure whether it was incompetence, lack of knowledge, or deliberate misconduct, but it ruined our vacation. In the end, the host did refund the full amount for the “heating”, but only after we insisted persistently. I would have been able to overlook all the following issues if the pool had been properly heated or at least if the approach to resolving issues had been different. While the house might have been impressive in 2005, many features are now outdated or unusable. The whirlpool tubs do not work. The advertised sauna is fully packed with linens, towels, and miscellaneous clutter, rendering it unusable. Of the six bathrooms mentioned, one is just a toilet, meaning your friends must use your facilities for showering. Additionally, the bathtubs are too large for the available hot water capacity, so showers are the only option for children." ~Tereza