
From
NetherlandsWe spent the last couple of nights of the year here to get away from the crowds and relax, after a few days visiting the country.
The host was precise and responsive with messaging and when we arrived we found the house already warmed up, with the fireplace going, the christmas lights on and the music going. She even left us a complementary bottle of wine to celebrate the nye!
The host is very friendly, lives nearby and puts the same amount of care and attention in her guests as much as in the place they built, which is beyond what it is pictured: the house is located in a quiet spot at the edge of the woods, and it is equipped with everything you can possibly need (from the bathroom, to the kitchen, to the tv area, the wifi etc). It feels like a welcoming home rather than a temporary rental: squeaky cleaning, with more than enough space to rest, cook, chill on the couch or enjoy the hot tub.
The upstairs bed might seem less appealing, but the stairs are really sturdy and upstairs there's much more space to move around than it seems: the bed was very comfy and there's a lovely window from which you can see the woods and the sky when you go to sleep or wake up. If you are not a light lover, you can black out all the windows with the blinds (but in winter it was not so bright and we loved the view).
The directions were perfectly clear and we reached the place by car with no problems. Riga is a quick drive away from there, there's a big supermarket in the area for groceries and the beautiful white dune in Saulkrasti is also quite close, for a nice walk along the coast.
From the host to the house it is hard and rare these days to find this much quality and care, even in highly star-rated chain hotels: it is a perfect little peaceful corner, whether you want to rest or visit around, and we couldn't recommend it more (for sure it has set the bar significantly higher for any future house in other places where we will stay).