10/10 Excellent
Rob S.
26 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful holiday
We were two families of 5 holidaying together for the fourth time in recent years, and Los Olivos was certainly a spectacular success...
We have to begin with the views, which are nothing short of stunning...to relax by the pool, enjoy food cooked on excellent BBQ in the outdoor kitchen area and to chill with a glass or two of local wine are experiences to remember.
The accommodation is great, with loads of space both indoors and out and plenty flexibility too with a variety of sitting and eating areas, an outdoor basketball / volleyball court, and lovely gardens. A real highlight is the layout of the property with the bedrooms all individually accessed from the central open air courtyard, with lemon trees and flowers to welcome you when you emerge each morning...
A couple of things to note that may not suit everyone: the mobile phone coverage is patchy at best (you have been warned!!) and so if the internet is a bit ropey (as it was during our stay) it can feel a little bit off-grid; and there are two semi-domesticated but friendly cats who are resident on site. Also the access is a good km of dirt track off the nearest road...but it’s worth the bumpy ride when you get there and enjoy such a stunning location...
Big thanks to Claudia who handled our booking and was so very helpful and accommodating in this year of Covid, and to Anna who is a friendly and helpful owner with good local knowledge of shops, tavernas etc...and who recommended Bakis Brothers butchers in nearby Embonas - great local meat!!
We had a truly fantastic time at Los Olivos, with our 2 week holiday topped off by a marriage proposal...Chloe said YES to James (hooray!!) and so it will always have a very special place in our memories...
Rob S.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020