Great location, clean and comfortable

No lock on the gate where car parked.

Value for money was excellent, especially since it could accommodate a party of 6. The view was excellent. The living area and the bedroom used were spacious.

The DSTV seemed to be stuck on 1 channel - minor irritation. Just add basic TV instructions. The throw blanket on the bed had not been washed. No bath soap or shampoo in the bathroom. If this had been clearly indicated in the advertising, it would not have been a problem. The coffee and tea available in the kitchen would have been a welcoming touch, but it looked old and there was no accompanying milk, sugar or sweetener. Again, just make this known in the advertising, please.

The close proximity to the ocean The comfortable beds All bedrooms were en-suite.

Nothing

The view from the living room was superb, straight onto the crashing waves of the Atlantic. The accommodation was within walking distance of supermarkets and, more importantly, Bird Island: one of the most spectacular features of the natural world when the gannets take residence. Oh, and matching light switches to lights in the main living room provided hours of entertainment.

Well, it's a case of past glories. The house has many good features but is in urgent need of renovation. The water pressure varies from good to a trickle. Toilets would comically give themselves a minor flush for no apparent reason. Kitchen units were generally fine, but those near the sink/cooking area either needed a deep clean or replacement. Another issue was one which is beyond the owner's control. This relates to beggars asking for money through the very windows that provide the Atlantic view. More worrying still, one evening after dark, there was a knock at the door, and a middle-aged, fair skinned woman was asking for money or food. Our feeling of guilt at turning her away turned to anger when we saw her happily filling a shopping trolley at the local supermarket! In a country that is hyper-sensitive about domestic security, an unexpected nocturnal knock at the door raises concerns.