Luxe, rez-de-chaussée, 3 chambres appartement, vue imprenable

“As Mr Holmes says this was his very first trip to Spain.

It does get very hot in August and it is difficult to walk bare foot anywhere (grass, concrete, even the beach), and to help with the heat our apartment does benefit from air conditioning.

Most hot arid countries in summer do experience flies and mosquitoes, but there are plenty of repellent devices in and around the apartment. Mr Holmes did not contact us or our local agent about his fly problem at the time, if he had done so we could have taken additional measures (like everybody else in the resort).

The nearest shops and restaurants are located in a small traditional Spanish village, and like much of Spain they observe a siesta which makes the village quieter in the afternoons.

Corvera resort is close to Murcia city and the beaches (around 15-20

minutes drive), but we always recommend car hire. Mr Holmes said he was going to hire a car, but unfortunately did not.

People who wish to visit a bustling, touristy resort, we would recommend

going closer to the coastline and beach resorts of the Costa del Sol.

We chose Corvera because it is quieter, more rural and more cosmopolitan

(many of the residents on the resort are in fact Spanish), and with a car you can make lots of different and interesting trips.

Locals who rent for £450 per month are long term renters, not short term holiday rentals. Our rental price is in line with other HomeAway properties.

In relation to the pool, it is surrounded by standard composite flags, not

shells. It is a very safe area, although it is unfortunate that the children experienced minor accidental cuts.

We take all feedback seriously and act upon it. In this instance, Mr Holmes

enjoyed the apartment itself, but was not really prepared for a holiday in

Spain in high summer in a rural resort with no car. We always try to make it

clear to guests that Corvera is different to most other resorts in Spain.

Our other guests this summer have loved it and reported no issues with flies

or mosquitoes. They feel much safer with their kids as well.

In fact one of our Spanish guests Lluis in June 2019 described the experience as "....Perfect to know all Múrcia, it has absolutely everything you need, also if you are traveling with small or medium children ... Everything works like a Swiss watch: parking, household appliances, swimming pool, air-con....".

Dear Jan Willen,

Thank you for your review. We are always looking to improve the apartment and would be grateful for further explanation.

I think there were some misunderstandings. Unfortunately, you did not communicate any questions during your stay so nothing could be addressed. We have plenty of kitchen equipment and various types and sizes of linen, if only you had asked. The golf course is not open at the moment, but the resort is fully operational. Each area of the resort is self managed so pools, gardens, security and everything else is fully up to date. The apartment has 3 bedrooms and a sofa bed so can accommodate 8 people, but it would be a squeeze. We have now added a comment on the website. Lastly, the sports facilities are free of charge. The advantage is that they cost nothing, the disadvantage is that they are not especially well maintained. There are photos on the website, but we have added some words to explain that the sporting facilities are for holiday leisure use, rather than serious enthusiasts. We hope this clarifies everything. Please ask if you are unsure. Everybody has a right to an opinion and help us improve the property, but retrospective comments do not help us or our guests. Our on site property managers had no communication either.

Many thanks

Mark & Karen