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10 nights
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We had such an amazing home exchange with Eva through "people like us"! This was a non-synchronous exchange—while we were enjoying her home in Afitos, a lovely family from Croatia was staying at our place in Edinburgh. As this was our first time, Eva was truly a fantastic mentor, guiding us through everything.
Our arrival was seamless, and from the moment we walked in, we were so impressed. The photos on her PLU profile don't do the place justice—it was so much more comfortable and welcoming than we even expected. Her home was absolutely spotless and came fully equipped with everything we could possibly need, from plenty of towels to beach gear. Best of all, there were tons of games for children, and our 4-year-old was entertained the entire trip! The only small suggestion for future guests would be to add a large chopping knife to the kitchen, but we made do just fine! To top it off, she'd left us some water, a bottle of wine, and local leaflets when we arrived.
It was also a huge help when she asked if we could prepare her place for a back-to-back exchange right after our stay. We were more than happy to do it. She checked in with us every single day to make sure we were doing well, which was so thoughtful.
The double beds were super comfortable, and while the single beds had slightly firmer mattresses, they were still perfectly clean and comfortable. The air conditioning was a lifesaver!
Eva's recommendations for beaches, sightseeing, and restaurants were spot-on and made our trip so much better. We loved exploring the village of Afitos and found some awesome local spots just a short walk from her place. We highly recommend Ta Mpakaliarakia for the best seafood platter and Saboro for delicious local sausages and Greek dishes. For dessert, we fell in love with Fatsaki ice cream. They were incredibly honest, too—we accidentally dropped 5 euros, and they found it and gave it back to us the next day!
We also took some time to explore the area, visiting the incredible Petralona caves and the Byzantine Museum. Halkidiki is stunning, and the information Eva gave us about the three peninsulas was so useful. We even did a fantastic Toroneos Kassandra Cruise, which you can find out more about by emailing [email protected].
Eva's hospitality, flexibility, and all the little details made our first-ever home exchange an experience we'll never forget. Everything turned out perfectly, and we are so excited to organize our next adventure on the PLU platform again!
Eva
replied · 11 months ago
Thank you for your beautiful feed back, as well as for preparing my home for the next guests! Much appreciated! Hope we meet some day in Edinburgh!
