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Villa Astro - a beach villa with heated pool that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms

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A heated pool, pool loungers
Beach nearby
Property grounds
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Villa Astro - a beach villa with heated pool that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms

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Welcome to 'Villa Astro'

Set in the picturesque village of Argaka, surrounded by gorgeous beaches, tumbling mountains and sea views as far as the eye can see, Villa Astro is a dream holiday home for the whole family.

This stunning, spacious villa is set in a serene secluded spot surrounded by fields, palms and citrus trees. Argaka is a very affluent and tranquil location situated just outside the traditional yet vibrant town of Polis just North of Paphos.

After leaving the coastal road, the villa is easily accessed by a private road. The villa is at the end of this small road so nobody ever passes. All amenities are close by and there is a newly constructed promenade which assists with walking along the coastline in both directions. Several Tavernas as well as the beach itself forms part of a beautiful stretch of coastline going all the way to Latchi and the Akamas Nature Reserve in one direction and & 'Pomos' (the last village in the South of Cyprus) in the other. Santa Barbara Beach Bar is just 100 metres away from Villa Astro. It has swings, a changing area and sun loungers and does lovely dishes if you fancied a spot of lunch after a relaxing afternoon at the beach.

It's just a 5 minute walk (300m) to Liza's Place' which is a homely taverna with kind owners serving delicious Cypriot food. There is even an Irish Bar just 1km away which has Wi-Fi, entertainment, great food/drinks selection and overlooks the Sea from its veranda. They also run a kids activity club in the summer months.

The villa has four en suite bedrooms, sleeping eight (one or two infants extra would be permitted). A/C is throughout the villa and it complete with modern conveniences which include wireless internet, Satellite TV in the lounge (Premium channels including sports, music and cinema) & DVD player. The fully equipped kitchen features a gas hob and extractor fan, dishwasher, microwave and the washing machine is in the upstairs utility area.

The outdoor area features a 10m by 5m private swimming pool (with heating option), sun loungers and parasols, poolside dining area seating 8 shaded under a wooden pergola, pool table, table tennis court, kids play area and stone BBQ for alfresco dining. Upstairs features two large verandas, both offering spectacular views of the Mediterranean Sea, glistening coastline and spectacular mountains.

The pristine beach is a one/two minute walk away along with the lovely little beach cafe. All other amenities such as traditional Cypriot restaurants, bars, a bakery and two mini-markets, are also within walking distance or a very short car journey away. Villa Astro is a stunning property, set in a beautiful location, making it a very exciting new addition to our Paphos portfolio.


DETAILS OF THE INTERIOR

Ground Floor

As you enter the villa you will be welcomed into the bright, homely kitchen/living area. On your right there is the lounge which features a three piece sofa set, ornamental stone fireplace, glass top coffee table, flat screen satellite TV and triple French doors leading to the gorgeous pool area.

To the left you will find the fully equipped kitchen which hosts a grand wooden dining table seating eight. This is bright open room filled with natural light and views to the outdoor pool table and garden.

As we leave the kitchen/ lounge area we arrive at the two ground floor bedrooms. The first room is the double room with views of the private pool area which features a king sized bed, built in wardrobes, chest of drawers, mirror, en suite shower room and French doors leading outdoors to the relaxing pool area. The second bedroom is a twin room (can be made double if required) and it too features built in wardrobes, chest of drawers and mirror, en suite shower room and a patio door leading out to the garden.

First Floor

As we walk up the stunning marble staircase we arrive at the upper landing. Here you will find the washing machine along with a sink and built in cupboards. Straight ahead is the romantic master suite featuring a king sized bed, built in wardrobes, catape cheval mirror, en suite bathroom and two sets of patio doors; the triple set leads out to the shared veranda which offers incredible panoramic sea view and meditating sounds of the waves when falling asleep. The second set of French doors lead out to the private veranda on which overlooks the sea and surrounding fields and mountains.

The second bedroom is a twin room (can also be made a double if required). It, like the master features built in wardrobes, a catape cheval mirror, en suite bathroom and triple patio doors leading out to the large shared veranda.

Please note that the owner can supply 2 cots and 2 highchairs for younger children. There is also a stairgate

Flyscreens are fitted to the windows of bedrooms and kitchen. There are hairdryers in each bedroom. Aphrostrom Matresses have been added for your comfort. Flexible Bed Arrangements (The twin beds can be made to doubles on request.)

**The current IPTV system features most UK Sky channels (premium sports, documentaries, movies & music included) as well as many channels in German, Spanish and Russian. There is also an automatically updated Video Library with films, series and more**.


DETAILS OF THE EXTERIOR

Ground Floor

As you walk up the palm tree lined driveway towards the villa you will be greeted by the front porch and east pergola. Under the wooden pergola there is a pool table and seating area for those fun evening game nights.

To the front of the villa you will come to the large open pool area. The glistening private swimming pool (with heating option) is 10m by 5m and is surrounded by eight sun loungers, two parasols, four drinks tables and a traditional stone BBQ. There is also a sofa set allowing an outdoor lifestyle at all times. of day and night.

The lounges' triple patio doors lead out to the outdoor poolside dining area which features a large dining table seating eight and is sheltered under a classic wooden pergola.

As we walk around we will pass through the garden which surrounds the villa and features olive trees, greenery and a table tennis court. There is also a kids play area

First Floor

The top floor verandas are the place to be during the spectacular sunsets. The large shared veranda can be accessed by either of the two first floor bedrooms. It has a table and two chairs and overlooks the swimming pool (lit to perfection at night) and offers views of the sparkling Mediterranean Sea and distant mountains.

The second veranda is exclusive only to the master suite. It is accessed via the French doors and also has a seating area where you can relax with a glass of wine under the twinkling Milky Way.

LATE AVAILABILITY DISCOUNT Bookings of 7 nights or more made within 28 days of travelling discounted by 10%

LOW OCCUPANCY DISCOUNT 1-2 guests: 10%
3-4 guests: 5%

Only one Discount Can Apply. Please note that all discounts Calculate automatically on this platform.

Air-Conditioning is included throughout
Welcome Pack of essentials on arrival
Light Mid-Stay Clean and Linen Change for stays of 10 nights or more
Wi-Fi and Premium Channel TV Included in the rental rate

The Private Pool can be heated for 40 euros per night stayed. No charge to bring to temperature. Minimum 7 nights order and 7 days notice required. (Paid Locally in cash)

The changeover day is flexible however bookings leaving unrentable periods (less than 7 days) between existing bookings may not be accepted.


Review submitted by Justine from Ripon (Submitted: 21/10/2024)
''Good villa, lots of room and good layout inside and out for our family. The location was good for us, quiet but that's what we wanted. In hindsight a car would have been useful. The weather was great for mid october. We enjoyed everywhere we ate. The dancing, music and buffet at the traditional restaurant locally was very good as was our meal there previously. We also really enjoyed Noma in Latchi.

Really good service from you as agents, thank you. Locally also excellent. Georgiou was really helpful and called by a couple of times to check everything was ok for us and even brought an orange cake which was delicious. The provisions in the villa for our arrival were very helpful, and all instructions and details were clear for villa use.

Thanks again, we had a lovely time.''

Review submitted by Jayne from Essex (Submitted: 26/09/2024)
''Very nice villa well equipped in the kitchen and with a lovely pool and area with enough sun beds . Bedrooms upstairs with bath en-suites are beautiful bedrooms down stairs with shower en-suites perhaps slightly less modern in bed linen . For an all adult party stay it would be better if both upstairs were king size beds but can understand why they were twins (we were pleased our instructions to make all rooms as doubles was completed ) nice touch with pool table and table tennis. Overall excellent we really liked it and enjoyed our stay -we would recommend this villa to others

We have driven past Argaka before and like it . We thought the location opposite Santa Barbara beach bar was fantastic and over the road to the sea and pebble beach . ( we swam in the sea and it was great ) The new coastal path pavement is also great and helpful just to go to the Irish bar or coffee shop. The directions you provided with the big supermarket was also extremely helpful and useful in that it’s not far away either

Santa Barbara beach bar is excellent for breakfast or dinner and lovely position on the beach . Paphos harbour walk and shops is a good day out. Troodos mountains are also close if you have a car

Great email exchanges and instructions for arrival , also good comms with the property manager Georgios . Would definitely feel happy about booking another property with your company

We had a great time ''

Review submitted by Helen from Kent (Submitted: 24/05/2024)
''We had a great holiday in Villa Astro. Large airy rooms with A/C not that we needed to use it. Weather was good. Location was peaceful, near the beach could hear the waves and plenty of bird song. We loved the Santa Baraba bar situated on the beach within 2 min walking distance. Great food lots of choices and great cocktails ! Great play park for the children too. Near the beach and bar.
There were other restaurants nearby but we didn’t try them. Polis and lahtchi are worth a visit with bars and shops.

The communication from the company were excellent and local agent Georgios was brilliant. Have some intention to return in next couple of years to Cyprus and other Greek islands. Many thanks we had a great holiday. Kind regards
Helen and family ''

Review submitted by Amanda from Chester (Submitted: 22/06/2023)
''Villa Astro is a gorgeous villa in a peaceful location. Beautiful inside & out, everything you need is provided, (except for a working corkscrew, very frustrating but we managed [Emoji Removed]) Lovely quiet location, car is necessary for grocery shopping.

Santa Barbara Beach bar & Restaurant, is lovely 5 minute (slow) walk from villa. Great staff & lovely food & drinks.

Stephen provided excellent service, answering all queries in a timely manner, nothing was too much trouble. A real credit to the company. Georgiou was very attentive and helpful without being intrusive, we had a couple of small issues (nothing that really mattered) and he sorted them the same day. And he brought cake - twice!! '

Agent Note: Thanks for all your feedback Amanda. The owner has replaced the missing corkscrew and is always on hand for any issues. Santa Barbara is only 100m from the villa but we appreciate slow walking is more normal in such warm weather. We hope to welcome you back soon. Many thanks again

Property manager

Owner/Property Manager

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Pool loungers
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

415564

About the area

Map
Paphos, Republic of Cyprus

What's nearby

  • Latchi Beach - 12 min drive
  • Latsi Beach - 14 min drive
  • Latchi Harbour - 14 min drive
  • Akamas Peninsula National Park - 26 min drive
  • Coral Bay Beach - 41 min drive

Getting around

  • Paphos (PFO-Paphos Intl.) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Saint Barbara Restaurant & Beach Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Island - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Της Πίτσας Μεζεκλίκια - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Noma - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Porto Latchi - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Astro - a beach villa with heated pool that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Villa Astro - a beach villa with heated pool that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Astro - a beach villa with heated pool that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Astro - a beach villa with heated pool that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa Astro - a beach villa with heated pool that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms located?

This family-friendly Argaka villa is located on the waterfront, 1.8 mi (3 km) from Painted Churches in the Troodos Region, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Latchi Beach and Latsi Beach. Latchi Harbour and Pomos Fishermans Harbour are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Villa Astro - a beach villa with heated pool that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

justine b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace T., Kent

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing holiday in Cyprus
We stayed at this lovely villa for my birthday, and it did not disappoint. I would highly recommend it. It is in a lovely quiet area that still has some good restaurants and bars and a lovely long expanse of pebbled beach. The villa is so well appointed, the pool area is lovely with great planting and palm trees, it is very picturesque. We all loved playing. Pool.and table tennis, and the kids liked watching a bit of Netflix to relax. The beds were comfy and bathrooms large and clean. The best thing though is the views from the bedrooms of the sunsets and the sea which we loved! There are hairdryers if you need them, and lots of towels are provided (not pool towels) The manager and property manager were both very helpful and generous and gave me a lovely cake for my birthday plus stocking the fridge with essentials. We recommend Pas de Kima greek restaurant in Argaka, the greek night was so much fun and the food was excellent. Also the Sabta Barbara, which is the very close local beach restaurant, had some of the best food and cocktails on the island! Drive up to Pomos for a lovely small beach and bar! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayne A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay in a great villa in a good location
The villa is well situated in Argaka near to the Santa Barbara beach bar and just over the road to the sea . The pool area is lovely with ample space for sunbeds and lovely planting and landscaping . There is a large outdoor table and chairs to seat 8. Inside it has a nice kitchen and lounge and 4 bedrooms all with ensure . Instructions were clear for arrival thanks to let’s rent online and the property manager Georgois was close by and very friendly . We appreciated the welcome pack too . We had an excellent stay with everything we needed and would recommend this villa and company . Thank you !!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cyprus Villa
The Villa is spacious, comfortable and clean, My only criticism would be is that the dried flowers, vases and covers on the sofas need to go. Brighter covers on the sofas and beds.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

mark r., edinburgh

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely holiday villa
A great villa ticked all the boxes for us. Lovely pool, great location. Turn
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant stay
Amazing villa in Argaka, few minutes walk to beach, bar/restaurant. Excellent communication from company and Georgios He checked in a couple of times bringing wine and Apple cake. Car required but clear instructions to get from airport. Local shops about 5-10 min away Thoroughly enjoyed our time with our grown up children and grandchildren Would definitely come back
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property 😍
Stunning villa, very private and gorgeous inside & out. Everything you need is there (except a working corkscrew 😏 but we managed!). The bedrooms are lovely and spacious all with en-suite, (really powerful showers) and incredible views of the sunset /sunrise from the main balcony upstairs. The pool is great, bigger than we were expecting, 8 sunbeds surrounding it, so plenty of space for all. Georgiou is really lovely making sure everything is OK without being intrusive, and he brings cake - we had a cherry cake and an orange cake 😋😋 You will need a car to get groceries, but there are a few bars/restaurants in walking distance, Santa Barbara is the closest with lovely food and great staff. Word of warning you will need beach shoes - the sand is really, really, really hot, and the beach is quite stony. All in all a great place for a quiet relaxing holiday.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evelina A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely out of season stay at villa Astro
We just came back from a lovely holiday in villa Astro. The property is well equipped and well maintained. It’s spacious and has great outdoor space. It’s on the beach and close to several restaurants. The property manager is very responsive and helpful. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline J.

Liked: Cleanliness
October stay with Friends
We have just had a perfect week staying at Villa Astro in Argaka. It is in a lovely spot within a few minutes walk of the beach and the Santa Barbara taverna, has everything you need with 4 en-suite bathrooms and the owner/manager is really friendly and helpful, bringing us the most delicious orange cake and pomegranates. Polis and Laatchi are a short drive away and would recommend a Blue lagoon boat trip on the Atlantis.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

anke d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous villa to have a family holiday!
This villa has everything! A large swimming pool, pool table, table tennis, a swing and trampoline. A beautiful garden! The kitchen is well equipped.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa Astro - Fantastic!
We did not want to leave.....we had a fabulous 14nights. The Villa was spotless on arrival and very well maintained by Giorgios and his team It had great facilities all as advertised and Satellite TV with every channel imaginable. A short walk down the drive and you are on the beach with the Santa Barbara bar/restaurant on the doorstep too. I would highly recommend this Villa for it's quiet location and great facilities. It is only a 10-15min drive into Polis and Latchi which both have good supermarkets and tavernas etc
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

yvonne p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellant villa
A great well equipped and spotlessly clean villa in a good quiet location.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Claire W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa Astro amazing holiday
We booked for 3rd to 17th July. This villa is beautiful and catered for all our needs. George called by with gifts of wine melon and plums which was very kind. We hired a car so that we could go out to other areas. Latchi is a lovely harbour and many taverns to choose from. Thankyou for making our stay cosy and carefree

10/10 Excellent

Laura P., Bournemouth

Absolutely beautiful villa
We stayed here for a week in April 2019 and had a fabulous time.George was very helpful and brought us wine and cake,he also provided a welcome pack on our arrival.The villa had everything we needed,a short walk to the taverna and a short drive to the supermarket,would definitely recommend for a memorable holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elpida C., Zurich

Great place to relax!
Nicely arranged and very spacious house. Lovely outdoors sitting area and peaceful surroundings!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

yvonne p.

Lovely villa!
A great villa, very well equipped and extremely clean. Friendly and helpful owners Georgious & Angela. Very spacious with 4 double bedrooms, great views and good location with an excellent beach bar and restaurant just a few minutes away. Great sized pool big enough for a proper swim and good quality outside furniture. We all really enjoyed staying in this villa and will return, highly recommended. Yvonne - Bedfordshire
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

Perfect in every way!
So lovely and clean. Loads of space - perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Osterferien
Alles war einfach Super.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothee W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderschöne Villa mit super Pool
Die Villa ist sehr schön und groß, wie auf den Bildern zu sehen. Der Pool ist riesig und warm. Er wird regelmäßig gereinigt. Zum Strand/Meer sind es nur gute 100m über die Privatzufahrt zum Haus. Dort ist auch ein Restaurant, was fast durchgehend geöffnet hat. Am Strand kann man auch Liegen anmieten. Einkaufsmöglichkeiten sind rund 10min mit dem Auto entfernt. Mit den Auto sind viele schöne Ausflugsziel gut zu erreichen. Einzig, was mir persönlich nicht so gut gefallen hat, war die abendliche Beleuchtung auf der Terrasse, viel zu hell.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hildegard S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jederzeit wieder , tolles Haus, Garten und Gastgeber
Tolles Haus, genau wie beschrieben. Toller Garten mit Zitronen, Mandarinen und Orangenbäumen. Die Früchte konnten frisch gepflückt und gegessen werden. Pool war beheizt, so dass wir an Weihnachten schwimmen konnten. Vermittler Steven war sehr hilfreich, auch bei der Suche nach passenden Flügen und Mietwagen. Georgios vor Ort ist super nett, gastfreundlich und unglaublich hilfsbereit. Bei unsere Ankunft standen schon Lebensmittel bereit sowie Holz zum heizen für den offenen Kamin. Alles wirklich top, auch wenn das Wetter zwischendurch mal nicht so toll war haben wir unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen und kommen gerne wieder.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Timo G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Schöne Tage auf Zypern
Tolle Villa. Mit Tischtennis und Billard und Pool alles was Familien mit Kindern so brauchen. Nach einer Woche Zwischen Reinigung war auch sehr angenehm.. Auf jeden Fall zu empfehlen..