I rarely feel the need to leave a review unless it’s terrible to warn future renters. In the case of this house, I was compelled to write a review to encourage VRBO users to try this house, this location, and the region altogether, although I also contemplated not doing it to keep it “ my little secret”.
Let’s start with the house, and the owners and manager … The owner and Valerie, the house manager … wonderful! The owner: He was available every time I had a question preceding our arrival.
Valérie, the house manager, was present when we arrived. She gave us the keys, showed us a few very useful things around the house, and was available as well during our stay if we needed her. The house was pristine and stocked… a bottle of champagne, flat and sparkling water was chilled in the fridge, ready for us, and a box of pastries as well. A fruit bowl was also ready with fresh oranges and citrus.
We had laundry detergent for our first loads if needed and other products for a easy daily clean if we wanted to.
Citronella candles were ready for outside use when the mosquitoes were too persistent, and shopping bags were ready to be used at the market across the street.
The house is beautifully decorated and extremely functional. The pool is a nice addition, and all the bedrooms are comfortable with a very quiet air condition unit. The beds were a bit hard for my taste but new and we eventually slept like babies as the “volets” provide a nice and dark night.
Let’s talk about location ! The house is steps away from the Bassin on one side and on the other, the grocery store Super U, a local food market, a marché with everything you might need for your lunch or a more elaborate meals…. Traiteurs, boucher, fromager, épicier, maraichers… you name it! It’s there … and the other market, with jewelry, clothes, decor… all you need for your souvenir and or just shopping!
Claouey is the “commune” the house is situated, and this town is a beauty. Quiet and authentic. The locals were all very welcoming and kind. Other towns are easily accessible with a car, bike,s, and boats.
I could go on and on but this post is already extremely long, so I will leave it to… do not hesitate to book this property … I surely will again.