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View of back of the house, from the driveway leading into the property

View from the top deck, great views of the sunset.

Walkway to the water, palapas offer shade.

Patio just off of the driveway, overlooking the water, ground level

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9.6

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5111 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Washer

Dryer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Ten Bay, Eleuthera

Ten Bay Beach8 min walk
Central Eleuthera Beach11 min drive
OceanView Farm15 min drive
North Eleuthera (ELH-North Eleuthera Intl.)82 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

The host was very responsive and helpful. The home caretaker (Rodney) is fantastic. This was our second time here, every...

Blair D.

Apr 3, 2024

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Playa de Papaya, Waterfront Home.

Playa de Papaya is a private oceanfront house on the family island of Eleuthera, Bahamas. Eleuthera greets its visitors with pink sand, crystal clear waters, and little traffic. The island is 120 miles long, and offers lots of places to explore, and the locals are very friendly. This is a one of a kind place.

Playa da Papaya comes fully equipped for all of your basic needs. Special features include a wrap-around deck, a waterfront palapas, air-conditioning, and satellite TV. We have a washer and dryer for renters' use downstairs in the garage. All linens are provided, and the kitchen has all basic appliances including a microwave & coffee pot. The front of the property has many fruit trees, that are loaded with papaya, avocado & mango during their peak seasons.

The house is located along the coral rock that extends around the corner from the coveted pink sands of Ten Bay beach. The house shares a secluded 3 acre lot with Casa Amarillo (our families other property, both available for rent), offering privacy for guests and a cove that offers visitors an exquisite view at sunset not to mention watching as the fish & rays swim by. The island offers great fishing, snorkeling, diving trips, kayaking and boating. You can find tour guides easily on Eleuthera!
The Governors Harbour library offers book exchanges and WiFi/internet packages as well.

Eleuthera offers water taxi access to both Harbour Island and/or Spanish Wells. Traveling North to get to either island, you will pass over the Looking Glass bridge. A must stop for great photos of the cliffs and the joining of the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. The house is conveniently located in the middle (the elbow) of the island which makes it convenient for exploring both ends of this 100 mile island. Each community offers unique restaurants and shopping. The Southern end of the island has Tarpum Bay (fresh seafood from the docks), Rock Sound (Blue Hole and nice shopping center), Cape Eleuthera and the pristine Lighthouse Beach (4-wheel drive or a tour guide is recommended for this one) at the southern tip of Eleuthera.

Directions to the house: Travel on Queens Highway, travel 14 miles south of Governor's Harbour airport; roughly 4 miles south of Palmetto Point. After your pass a small sub-station with transformers enclosed in a chain-link fence (on you right), the road to Ten Bay development will be on your right (about 1.5 or less miles). On right, look for sign that has property owners listed. Follow that road for about 1 mile until the road forks at a light pole. Take the left hand fork, up the hill. The property will be on the right at the top of the hill, it has a low stone wall on both sides of the drive way. Just follow the drive straight ahead and Playa de Papaya will be on the left, waterfront.
Rental cars are highly recommended as the closest grocery & restaurants are 4-5 miles away, and the larger selection of stores & other towns are 10+ miles.
The island of Eleuthera offers 3 airports. Governors Harbor (GHB) is in the center of the island and only about a 20 minute drive to our home. We ask that you try to fly into this airport so that our caretaker can meet you upon your arrival and escort you to the house. The other 2 airports are Rock Sound Airport (RSD) at the Southend of the island, and North Eleuthera Airport (ELH) at the North End. Both are about 1 hour away from the house. All 3 airports have some strange schedules, so be sure to look at available flights when you are deciding on what days to book the rental home. Some people have to switch days of the rental to accommodate the flight schedules…we’re totally used to it.

Looking for an extended family-reunion type of vacation? Consider renting Playa de Papaya and Casa Amarillo (#147029) together. They are on adjacent lots, each with a 120 foot ocean frontage. The cost for either property is the same, base rate of $1100/week per house. For $2200 you get two houses with a total of four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and accommodates up to 10 people.

If you want peace, beauty, and relaxation, Eleuthera has it all!
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Property manager

Carolyn Kugatow - Owner & Amanda Kugatow - Daughter-in-law

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Waterfront 2 BR/2 BA home, walkway to water

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

South Palmetto Point

Located in South Palmetto Point, this holiday home is near the beach. Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve and Lucayan Archipelago reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Queens Bath and OceanView Farm. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.

Ten Bay, Eleuthera

What's nearby

Ten Bay Beach - 8 min walk
Central Eleuthera Beach - 11 min drive
Windermere Island Beach - 13 min drive
Queens Bath - 14 min drive
OceanView Farm - 15 min drive

Getting around

Governor's Harbour (GHB) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

‪Tippy's - ‬14 min drive
‪Fish Bones - ‬13 min drive
‪Anchor Bay Friday Night Fish Fry - ‬14 min drive
‪Teppanyaki NCL Pearl - ‬13 min drive
‪Mate and Jenny's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Playa de Papaya, Waterfront Home. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Playa de Papaya, Waterfront Home.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Playa de Papaya, Waterfront Home.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Playa de Papaya, Waterfront Home. located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Lucayan Archipelago and Ten Bay Beach. Central Eleuthera Beach is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Donna A.

12 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing view

Love the location and view. Can snorkle out front or short drive to double bay. Can kayak to ten bay on the right (or longish walk). Can kayak to the cove on left. Rodney is great to work with. Helpful and responsive.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blair D.

3 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

The host was very responsive and helpful. The home caretaker (Rodney) is fantastic. This was our second time here, everything was perfect.

Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

20 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location

Our stay at the papaya house was nothing short of amazing. The adventures we had right out the back door beat almost every other location we went to on the island. We cannot wait to come back.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat G., Boise, Idaho

12 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous view and access to Caribbean!

Outstanding view and access to the water from this home overlooking the Caribbean on Eleuthera. My husband fished nearly every day just taking the kayak out from the property. Carolyn was very easy to reach and always answered emails. Rodney, the caretaker was reliable and friendly. He also rented us a car, which was so convenient. The home is basic but clean with a comfortable king bed, working kitchen appliances and smart tv. Neighborhood is very quiet and remote. Within walking distance to Ten Bay beach. Grocery stores and gas stations are a short drive away (can’t walk to any businesses from this property). Thanks, Carolyn, for a wonderful stay:)

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

11 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home. Great views.

This was our third time staying in Playa de Papaya. First two times were with teenage/young adult children. Well appointed home. Excellent water views. Nice waterfront location. All beds very comfortable. Property manager Rodney P is very helpful. Ask host about best kayak rentals. We kayaked, snorkeled and swam right off dock. Saw rays, sea turtles, angel fish. Ten Bay Beach is an easy 10-minute walk. We enjoyed it very much.

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

3 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Playa de Papaya

Nice house with everything you need.Wondeful snorkeling out front and very close to beautiful Ten Bay Beach.

Stayed 31 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

29 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing view, swimming and snorkeling

This was the second year we have stayed at Playa de Papaya. The view from the house and the swimming and snorkeling out front is amazing. The house has everything you need for a fantastic trip, including air conditioning, a full kitchen, washer/dryer, and kayaks.

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy R.

20 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

South Palmetto Point has an Awesome view!!!

This property sits just around the corner from Ten Bay Beach, it’s one of the top beaches on Eleuthera. You can enjoy the view from a balcony or right on the water. There is snorkeling right i front of the property where you can see barracuda, jacks and stingray. We would definitely rent this house again.

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

dani g.

15 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable, welcoming, and exactly as shown

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Playa de Papaya. It was exactly as shown in the pictures. Communication with the owner was smooth and easy. Rodney, the caretaker, was wonderful and checked on us regularly. We also rented an SUV from Rodney, which worked out perfectly. The house was clean with lots of extra towels and linens, enough kitchen equipment to cook meals, kayaks and floats were available in the garage. The a/c kept the rooms comfortable. The washing machine is new and both it and the dryer worked perfectly. We were there during Tropical Storm Nicole (which passed to the north, thankfully) and had a 3 hour power outage, but no other issues. The smart television does not get any local channels. The wifi was strong in the main section of the house. Be sure to take your own toiletries and hair dryer. The kitchen did not offer any basics--salt & pepper or spices of any kind, pan spray or oil, foil, baggies. Those were easily remedied at the grocery store a couple of miles away. The reference info (local restaurants, etc) needs to be updated, but COVID changed a lot of things. It's smart to call ahead to make sure places are actually open. All in all it was a spectacular vacation and we will definitely return!

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carlos Joel Q.

3 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I FOUND EARTHLY PARADISE AT CASA PAPAYA

FINDING CASA PAPAYA. CAROLYN ITS OWNER AND CAREGIVER RODNEY WAS A BLESSING FROM GOD FOR ME. I HAVE TRAVELED A LOT IN MY LIFE BUT THESE VACATIONS AT CASA PAPAYA WILL BE UNFORGETTABLE. IT IS THE PERFECT HOUSE TO BE IN CONTACT WITH THE BEAUTIFUL CARIBBEAN SEA. ITS WILDLIFE AND ITS NATURE. THE HOUSE IS SUPER BEAUTIFUL AND CLEAN, THE PAPAYA HOUSE GIVES THE FEELING OF BEING IN PARADISE ALL THE TIME. WAVES OF THE SEA AND THE SONG OF THE BIRDS THAT VISIT US DAY BY DAY, DRINKING OUR COFFEE LOOKING AT THAT SEA AND IN THAT TRANQUILITY WAS LIKE BEING IN ANOTHER DIMENSION. EVERYTHING WORKED PERFECTLY, WE HAD EVERYTHING WE NEEDED TO BE HAPPY. THE KAYAKS, AND EVERYTHING THE REST IS FOR US ADULTS AND CHILDREN. IN THE HOUSE THERE WAS EVERYTHING, FROM TOWELS, SHEETS, AIR CONDITIONERS, WHEN I SAY EVERYTHING IT IS EVERYTHING TO FEEL GOOD. I DON'T CHANGE THIS HOUSE FOR A LUXURY HOTEL. IN THE KITCHEN WE HAD EVERYTHING EVERYTHING LIKE IN OUR HOUSE. THE OWNER CAROLYN AND HER CAREGIVER RODNEY WERE ALWAYS AVAILABLE TO HELP US THEY WERE LIKE OUR OLDER BROTHERS, TAKING CARE OF US AND KNOWING EVERYTHING WE NEEDED. I LOVED THE SECURITY AND TRANQUILITY OF CASA DE PAPAYA, TO EVERYONE WHO READS ME, YOU DO NOT NEED TO GO TO ANOTHER HOUSE OR HOTEL IN ELEUTHERA TO FEEL GOOD, COME TO PAPAYA'S HOUSE WHICH HAS EVERYTHING AND THE PRICES ARE THE BEST. THE PROPERTY IS HUGE AND ALSO HAS ANOTHER HUGE HOUSE NEXT TO IT. CALL CASA DE AMARILLO WHICH IS PART OF CASA PAPAYA AT HOME IF OTHER FAMILIES WANT TO COME, I WAS ALMOST 1 MONTH ON THE ISLAND AND MY LAST WEEK AT CASA DE PAPAYA AND I REGRET NOT COMING FROM THE FIRST DAY, IN OTHER PLACES I SPENT A LOT OF MONEY UNNECESSARY .IN SMALL PLACES AND WITHOUT THE CONDITIONS OF CASA DE PAPAYA, WHEN I ARRIVED AT CASA DE PAPAYA AND SAW SO MUCH HOUSE AND SO MUCH LAND FOR US ALONE WE FEEL LIKE KINGS. I COULD BE FULL DAYS WRITING WHAT WAS WONDERFUL ABOUT CASA DE PAPAYA. THE SEA IS EXCELLENT, I WAS BORN IN CUBA, A CARIBBEAN COUNTRY, I LIVE IN PUERTO RICO, A SUPERB ISLAND. BUT LIKE THE SEA AND THE NATURE OF CASA DE PAPAYA, THERE IS NO PURCHASE. THANK YOU CAROLYN, THANK YOU RODNEY.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

21 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing snorkeling

The snorkeling right in front of the property was amazing! House was fantastic with a fantastic views. Not super fancy, but air conditioning, a washer/dryer and a well stocked kitchen. It was perfect for a great week on Eleuthera!

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam M., Haslett, Michigan

21 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

July 2021 visit

Just about the best vacation we have ever had. Stayed for two weeks and enjoyed snorkeling from the house everyday. Rodney was as nice as all the other reviewers have said. Food prices are high and this is not a resort area which suits us well but perhaps not everyone. We cooked ourselves and enjoyed the solitude, beauty and serenity of this very comfortable home. We hope to visit Playa de Papaya again one day!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dennis H.

4 Apr 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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Stayed 58 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Martha and R.

9 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

We had a wonderful time on Eleuthera. Rodney was very helpful and friendly. Playa de Papaya was the perfect house set up for our family.

10/10 Excellent

Blair D.

15 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome view, nice house

Spent a week here in July. Saw all manner of ocean creature while there, right from the deck. The snorkeling in front of the house is nice, no currents to worry about and the water was like glass everyday. We have stayed on the Atlantic side of Eleuthera prior to this trip, but greatly enjoyed the carribean side on this trip. Bugs were only bad right at sundown, so that was a pleasant surprise. Ten bay isn’t far and makes up for the lack of beach at the house. The house had all we needed and more. It was well kept and Rodney was very nice and attentive.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Becky K.

2 May 2019

Playa de Papaya

Beautiful location. Gorgeous sunsets. Swimming, snorkeling, and kayaking right off the deck. The house is simple, but comfortable. The bugs can be merciless on day without wind. Bring long sleeves, pants, and bug spray! Visited Ten Bay Beach, Surfers Beach, Double Bay Beach, and French Leave Beach.... all stunning and on most days we were the only ones there.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

David M.

20 Apr 2019

Amazing vacation at Playa de Papaya!

We just returned from a terrific week at Playa de Papaya! The house is beachy, bright, airy and has spectacular western views. We did most of our meals at the house, and were so pleased with the well-equipped kitchen. The swimming in front of the house is heavenly, and magical Ten Bay beach is a short walk or kayak away. Rodney, the caretaker, was warm and helpful throughout our stay. He picked us up at the airport and brought us to the house, and we rented a car from him for the week. And the homeowners couldn't have been more responsive and helpful with some great tips about local attractions, food options and places to visit. South Palmetto Point is a quiet, beautiful location. We loved both Ten Bay (Caribbean side of the island) and Double Bay (Atlantic side) beaches. You can find basic groceries in Savannah Sound, and larger grocery stores in Governor’s Harbor. We highly recommend this house for families with kids. Our sons are 11 and 14, and both had an excellent time there, and we will definitely return. We miss it already.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Guillaume B.

9 Apr 2019

A wonderful location

We have spent 2 relaxing weeks in Playa de Papaya in a wonderful location just above the sea. Thank you to Carolyn and Amanda for their quick answers to our questions. The house is not brand new but you have all you need to have good holidays. If we will go back in Eleuthera, we will stay at Playa de Papaya.

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Dennis H.

27 Mar 2019

beautiful view and sunsets

peaceful and quiet

Stayed 37 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Genene W.

3 Jan 2019

Breathtaking Views

We had a wonderful stay at the Playa de Papaya! The Pros: The views from this home are breathtaking! Having the ocean just steps away was one of the most magnificent experiences my family has ever had!. It was a little coldish and rainy when we went so we didn't get to snorkel much, but we saw sting rays and starfish and the other sea life. I happened to see the sting ray from the porch and ran down to video tape it, that really made my day. The sunsets were amazing! One evening the sunset was a burnt orange and it lit up the sky in such a magnificent way, it was as if the entire world was enveloped in an orange glow. Having Rodney, the caretaker was such an added plus that it boosted the value of this home way up. We were able to get on an earlier flight (2 hrs) from Nassau and we called Rodney and he came and picked us up right away. He also went back and picked up our luggage for us because it was sent on a later flight. He is a great resource and wonderful person and we really consider him to be a friend. Cons: Now the home is a basic beach house and does need some updating and a bit of sprucing up. And while the home was generally clean the kitchen area needed a little extra attention, for example there were coffee grounds left in the coffee maker from a previous visitor. All in all though, these things were lower on the scale when you factor in the proximity of the ocean, Ten Bay beach just a short walk away as well as the home's central location on the island. We were able to visit different areas on the island including trips to Spanish Wells where we went swimming with the pigs with the Da Salty Pig tours, Harbour Island, Governor's Harbour and the Fish Fry. Also there is a grocery store and a few restaurants close by, less than 10 minutes away by car. I would recommend renting a car because I'm not sure how you would get around without one. Also the mosquitos are brutal so make sure you have enough bug spray etc. We would stay at Playa de Papaya again.

10/10 Excellent

Natasha F.

9 Aug 2018

Amazing - Best view in Eleuthera

We have stayed in Eleuthera several times but this was our first stay at Playa de Papaya. The house has a million dollar view. Amazing sunsets every night... The views from the deck are simply spectacular day or night. If you are looking for a fancy new home with all modern appliances, this is probably not the house for you. But if a clean and comfortable house with all the basic amenities is enough for you, then you cannot go wrong with this house. The location alone is worth the rental fee. Ten Bay beach is by far the best beach on the island (especially if you have children... But even if you don't). It is incredibly calm and literally crystal clear for almost as far as the eye can see. If you like the Atlantic beaches with waves, some of the best are just a short drive. The central location is this house and it's easy access to governor's harbor, palmetto point, etc... are also a plus. Rodney is truly a gem... We really enjoyed talking to him, rented a car from him and he helped with kayak rentals, etc. Caroline was also one of the most responsive owners I have encountered in all of my travels. We had major delays out of Ft. Lauderdale on the way to Eleuthera and she generously offered to refund one night (which we did not accept because we did eventually get there and enjoyed every minute once we did!). I will be returning at my first opportunity... Hoping to stay for a month next year!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Karen B.

6 May 2018

Eleuthera

The house is run down. We love the island but would not stay at this location again.

Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marie S.

19 Apr 2018

Quiet Relaxation!!

What a wonderful 4 night stay we had at Playa de Papaya. We were met at the airport by Rodney and made to feel right at home instantly.......even after he had to wait because of our flight being delayed he did not rush us and recommend places to see, stopped for groceries, made sure everything was in order. He was definitely a pleasure to deal with. The house was spacious and clean with a wonderful view overlooking the Caribbean . It was quite windy when we were there, but we were able to tuck around on the little side deck to enjoy our morning coffee. The quietness was wonderful with only the noise of the waves. Would definitely love to go back.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Kathy L.

12 Feb 2018

We had an amazing time at our waterfront cottage! loved the view & clear water we even caught a fish

We loved the central location to everything. The house was well equipped. Rodney the caretaker was very helpful and kind. We bought a fresh filleted fish from a local fisherman in Governors Harbour and cooked it at the cottage...that was awesome. We discovered so much about Eleuthera by driving from one end to the other, not on the same day of course. We took a trip to Harbour Island, the water taxis are running all day and only cost $5/per person. We then rented a golf cart and enjoyed seeing all the sights of that adorable Island. The many beaches we went to were just spectacular on both sides of the Island. Having the washer/dryer came in handy. The house handled 2 couples very well. We would very much consider returning! We just love Eleuthera❤️

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Vladimir K.

13 Sept 2017

Erholung pur im Paradise

Eine Woche war leider zu wenig um den Himmel auf Erden zu genießen. Es war alles da was man braucht, Mangos, Avocados im Garten ... Das Wasser war traumhaft genauso wie unser Ten Bay Strand , wo uns die Fische die Hände immer geküsst haben. Das Haus ist absolut empfehlenswert und ein Mietwagen ist empfehlenswert für ein paar Tage.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017