GAIA Alaçatı BY THE SEA - Adult Only

We spent two joyous and relaxing weeks at Gaia by the Sea. The room was decorated tastefully, and the thermally heated pool a lovely option. The beach area, too, was well-designed and comfortable, the sea crystal clear and inviting. We'd like to express particular thanks to Mert, Zeynep, Djibril and Bariş, but should also stress that every member of staff went out of their way to ensure we had a great holiday. We ate once at Ritũel, which was first-class, both in food terms and in its waterside location. Mert helped us to design a two-day trip to Efes and Pamukkale, with Baruk as the driver. It was an experience we would very much recommend to other potential visitors! In summary: excellent in all respects!

The property had a lovely, calm private beach area which we really appreciated with our two little doggies. Great for swimming as it was always very calm! The staff were very welcoming with our little dogs :) The breakfast was delicious. We really enjoyed spending our slow mornings eating and drinking before heading to the beach area. We really appreciate the small, boutique feeling of the hotel and overall vibe. The staff were always happy to help with recommendations and booking taxis. The cleaning service was fantastic!!

Design and ambiance was good.

Maintenance in general wasn’t the best. Also the landscaping was poorly maintained.

Il ristorante di ottimo livello Rituel, davvero da provare! Posizione tranquilla..

L’acqua della piscina, seppur termale, è davvero troppo calda a mio avviso. Abbiamo chiesto di raffreddarla un pochino, ma si sporcava. Il personale provvedeva a fare le pulizie mentre eravamo a colazione e quando tornavamo non potevamo entrare in stanza… le pulizie si fanno quando gli ospiti escono nel corso della giornata nel resto del mondo!!! La colazione non offre quasi nulla di dolce ed è difficile per chi non ama il salato mangiare qualcosa, alcune proposte nel menù non erano disponibili (patate su avocado toast, croissant etc…), ci è stato proposto di assaggiare un cornetto tipico turco, ma non ci è stato mai servito.

Wir haben zum Frühstück etwas Abwechslung erwartet, es gab jeden Tag das Gleiche.

The staff

The beach

Absolutely beautiful hotel! The kind of place that makes you wish you could stay forever and never leave. Everything was perfect, from the stunning atmosphere to the exceptional service. The staff were incredibly kind, warm, and helpful, their hospitality was truly beyond words. I would 100% come back!

La plage était très belle, personnel amical.

Petit-déjeuner : le même tous les jours, pas de variété, pas de buffet. Les boissons sont en supplément (à part le café et l’eau). Autre exemple : le sucuk, si vous voulez l’ajouter dans l’omelette, c’est payant. Room service : il n’y en a pas. Chasse d’eau des toilettes : elle ne fonctionnait pas toujours correctement. Carte à la plage : très limitée et hors de prix. Une assiette de 4 fromages locaux à 70€ ! Emplacement : trop loin du centre. Les taxis que l’hôtel nous appelait n’étaient pas toujours honnêtes… Communication : compliqué de s’exprimer en anglais, la majorité du personnel ne parlant pas anglais.

Honnêtement mention spéciale ou personnelle et surtout à Djibril un amour adorable et aussi à Zineb

Hele lieve medewerkers. We kregen nog twee mokken mee, super lief.

Zee was troebel

Notre séjour dans cet hôtel s’est très bien passé, la plage est super et les chambres sont très charmante ! Mention spéciale à Djibril qui s’est merveilleusement bien occupé de nous. Je le souligne car je n’ai jamais vu quelqu’un d’aussi gentil, serviable et à l’écoute. Je recommande 👍🏽

Wunderschönes Hotel und perfekt zum erholen und Energie tanken.

Sämtliche Mitarbeitenden waren super freundlich – mit Ausnahme der Führungskräfte. Die Zimmer sind schön und ausreichend gross, das Meer ist sehr sauber. Auch die verschiedenen Essbereiche sowie die Liegebereiche am Strand haben uns gut gefallen.

Mehreren Führungskräften fehlte das nötige Wissen über kompetentes Auftreten sowie die erforderliche Fachkompetenz. Dies spiegelte sich auch im Umgang mit dem Personal wider: Mitarbeiter wurden vor den Hotelgästen zurechtgewiesen, was absolut inakzeptabel ist. Die Umgebung ist leider ziemlich ungepflegt. Das zeigt sich sowohl beim Ausblick aus dem Pool auf einen provisorischen Zaun als auch auf dem kompletten Weg vom Parkplatz zum Hotel, der unmadeled/nicht asphaltiert ist und im Dunkeln praktisch nicht beleuchtet wird. Leider ist das Frühstück sehr monoton.

Wir waren knapp eine Woche dort, um zu entspannen, und hatten einen wunderschönen Aufenthalt. Das Hotel ist sehr stilvoll im Boho-Design eingerichtet und mit viel Liebe zum Detail gestaltet. Die Atmosphäre war ruhig und erholsam, genau das, was wir gesucht haben.

Es gab für uns nichts Wesentliches zu beanstanden.

Great peaceful place nearby the busy tourist party beaches and Alaçati city center, with it’s own peaceful seaside boardwalk and high quality restaurant. The design and decorations are exactly like in the pictures. The soak pools at the rooms are fed by the thermal springs which is not so well discribe as assests but certainly a nice surprise. The dead end road ensures slow and little traffic.

Just a few simple snack menu while having a drink, would make it even better.

Friendly staff, clean property, nice and silent beach and tasteful fine dining experience at Rituel

Odaların konforu, personelin ilgisi, konumun her yere yakınlığı, kahvaltı yeterli, restaurantı olağanüstü

Zeer modern, geweldige kamers. Afgelegen maar dichtbij het centrum.

De zee was niet zo echt helder. We hebben niet kunnen zwemmen. Het zwembad aan de kamer was super heet tijdens een zomerdag. Was niet te gebruiken.

Very nice staff and good quality rooms

- Sehr freundliches, zuvorkommendes Personal - Top Interior Design im mediterranen Stil - Sehr gutes Restaurant mit origineller Mittelmeerküche und nachts wunderschöner Lage direkt im Meer und stimmungsvoller Beleuchtung - Sehr gutes Frühstück

- Die Umgebung und zum Teil auch die Hotelanlage wirkt unfertig und leer, mit etwas Baustellenatmosphäre - Es gibt wirklich sehr viel Personal (was natürlich nichts Schlechtes ist), das es sich in der Hotelanlage gemütlich macht, möglicherweise ergänzt um Verwandte und Bekannte - Gesamteindruck: Deutlisch zu teuer für das, was es ist (auch das Restaurant)

Das Hotel liegt zwar am Meer, aufgrund der geschützten Lage vermittelt es jedoch eher das Gefühl, an einem See zu sein als am offenen Meer. Im Zimmer gab es keinen Fernseher und kaum Stauraum für Kleidung. Zudem ließ sich die Wassertemperatur in der Dusche nur schwer regulieren. Teilweise waren auch die Sonnenschirme defekt.

Alles, vom Personal bis zur Lage war alles top, wir kommen wieder!

Nichts anzumerken

Nichts

Schmudelige Zimmer, Fotos sind irreführend und geben den aktuellen Zustand nicht her. Balkon und Umgebung ist eine reine Abstellhalle, alles ist unfertig und man fühlt sich extrem unwohl da.

De locatie

Prijs, kwaliteit

Girişten çıkışa kadar her şey kusursuzdu. Otelin atmosferi, temizliği, sakinliği ve personelin ilgisi gerçekten çok başarılıydı. Adult only konsepti sayesinde huzurlu ve kaliteli bir konaklama deneyimi yaşadım. Ayrıca Ritüel Restaurant’tan da çok memnun kaldım; yemekler, servis ve ortam beklentimin üzerindeydi. Çeşme/Alaçatı bölgesinde tekrar tercih edeceğim özel bir yer oldu.

freundliches Personal

sehr abgelegen, die Anlage ist zwar gross aber es wurde nicht ausgenutzt, ! Zimmer hatten mängel, wie z.B steckdosen die lose waren, wurde aber behoben nach der meldung! Frühstück könnte etwas schneller serviert werden und jeden das Gleiche menu ist irgendwann langweilig.

A stunning hotel in a beautiful beachfront setting. The staff were warm, welcoming, attentive and always happy to accommodate any requests. There were a few minor issues with the room, but these were resolved quickly. The thermal pool is a real highlight and a wonderful place to unwind in the evening. The breakfast was excellent, and the bed was exceptionally comfortable. I especially loved the natural materials and relaxed boho inspired design throughout the hotel.

Food and drink prices are expensive, but somewhat expected for a hotel of this nature. The lunch menu is fairly limited and the evening restaurant, Rituel, offers a Michelin Guide experience, which may not appeal to those looking for a wider range of options. The location is very remote, with little within walking distance, so taxis are essential if you plan to leave the hotel. That said, it's an ideal destination if you're looking to completely switch off and enjoy a few days of relaxation without leaving.

We visited Gaia By the Sea at the end of May, slightly before the true start of season. We had a wonderful stay. Like all Gaia properties the rooms were great. But the standouts here are really the team (thanks Zeynep and the young gentleman whose name I can’t remember). In general, everyone here is trying hard and it’s a sort of low key, family type atmosphere. Alacati/Cesme can be a little overwhelming and this is the second thing I can say - after visiting the area many times - this is a wonderful and peaceful location. You can visit the town for energy and great food, or drive to Urla vineyards, or spend the days at beach clubs - but, we found we were doing great here and didn’t want to leave. The seaside area is small but wonderful and private and perfect place for a swim at dawn. The sun rises in fact opposite the rooms with heated plunge pools. Cesme area is breezy so it was all a bit of an oasis from the chaos of Alacati. We didn’t visit Rituel restaurant but came back one night and realized that was a mistake. Next time!

I think to some extent it’s a property “finding itself.” But that said, it’s smal and private and so friendly it’s hard to think of negatives per se. For someone looking for a quiet or romantic base to stay in the area - it’s perfect. Maybe for someone looking for a definitive upscale and/or energetic atmosphere I wouldn’t recommend it. Gaia is more of a calm, rarified place

Sehr schöne ruhige Lage mit kurzer Anbindung an die anderen Orte. Top Personal das keine Wünsche offen liess.

Die Unterkunft war sehr sauber, man hat sich direkt sehr wohl gefühlt. Die Lage ist etwas abgelegen, aber daher super ruhig. Ohne Vorankündigung wurde sehr darauf Rücksicht genommen, dass ich vegan bin ♥️

Es war alles toll!

Design of the rooms was lovely. Sea view with a private pool was a huge plus especially for a romantic getaway. Service was excellent. Anytime you need something the staff was there to help

Nothing

I travel constantly across different countries and cities, so it takes a lot to impress me. But this place delivered the best hospitality experience I've ever had. They don't treat you like a transaction; you are an actual guest. The service isn't some forced routine to squeeze out a good review—it's genuine. They aren't trying hard to please you; this is just how they naturally operate for everyone. The setup is flawless. The room was perfectly equipped with absolutely nothing missing. Having a thermal pool right outside the door, the garden, and the sea right there makes it the ultimate escape from the crowd. If you need to switch off and rest in peace, this is the spot. Everything is top quality, right down to the employees. The breakfast is one of the best I've eaten, and the mattress genuinely makes you sleep like you're in heaven. I'll be returning the second I get the chance.

So calm, close to everything , outside the everything:) we love this place , thanks to everyone

Konum ve doğa ile bütünleşmesi mükemmel çeşmede konaklanabilicek en değerli yerlerden biri çok teşekkür ederim şiddetle tavsiye ederim

Extremely secluded

Lots of Bees

Alles war sehr gut.

Überzogene Preise

If you are looking out for a hideaway coming in from the airport from Izmir, this is your choice. It' s a very cozy and private place with direct entrance to the private beach for swimming, paddling, sunbathing or chill out. Drinks and food are served on the beach. Some rooms come with.a private pool. Breakfast is a nice treat, the staff is very welcoming and friendly and the view is splendid.

Ein wirklich schönes Hotel mit etwas mehr als 10 Zimmern (Adult only). Sehr schöner Style. Schlafzimmer gross genug, sep. Dusche und sep. WC. Eine sehr schöne Terrasse mit einem kleinen Pool (Thermalwasser) und schöner Sicht auf die Bucht. Vor den Zimmern geht eine Strasse durch, die jedoch nicht oft befahren wird (nicht störend). Mit offenem Fenster zu schlafen ist kein Problem. Das täglich, reichhaltige Frühstück ist absolut genügend, evtl. etwas mehr Abwechslung (bei längerem Aufenthalt) wäre zu überdenken. Orangensaft zum Frühstück ist zahlungspflichtig, was bei dem Zimmerpreis durchaus inklusive sein könnte. Wie das bei Fleisch zum Frühstück - falls gewünscht (hatten wir nicht) ist, kann ich nicht beurteilen. Aber da kann der SUPER-STAFF (alle, von Zimmerreinigung bis zu Rezeption) nichts dafür. Eine tolle Wahl für Ruhesuchende. Der private Steg mit Sonnenliegen ist ideal für Erholung. Da das Hotel etwas abgelegen ist, empfiehlt sich ein Mietwagen! Schöne Strände in näherer Umgebung vorhanden, ebenso tolle Verpflegungsmöglichkeiten in 10-20 Min. Fahrzeit (oder auch näher). Tagsüber einfache Karte um am Pool nicht hungern zu müssen.

Zahlungspflichtiger Orangensaft am Morgen;). Das Hotelrestaurant war bei unserem Besuch bereits geschlossen (off-Season), eine vorab-Info dazu wäre eher wünschenswert (aber mit eigenem Auto dann sekundär). Sonst wirklich alles TOP - herzlichen Dank für die schönen Tage!

The Staff were amazing. They went above and beyond to make it a special stay for my wife’s birthday. Amazing property too.

Nothing

Everything petfect !

We have been to their other hotel too as Gaia in Alacati is always the best choice, they never let you down. Especially Zeynep, Merve and Baris was very welcoming and helpful, loved their energy, they made our holiday even better.

I can say nothing about the hotel the only thing is its bit further from the main alacati city so you need to use the taxi to get to the live city part but hotel is at lovely location to relax with sea view.

Vielen Dank! Es war ein sehr erholsamer Aufenthalt.

The photographs of the room did not match at all the actual room, we booked a suite room garden view, I have attached the actual pictures but also the screen shots from booking.com (you can tell the screen shots), it was not even that it was slightly different the description and photos when you book do not match the room. What made the situation worse was the staff were rude obtuse and the manager, female was simply indifferent to the fact, in the whatsapp she would never answer the factual question of why we did not get the room we booked, she somehow felt she had settled the situation by offering an upgrade, all I wanted was the room booked. I have attached the booking.com screen shot of the garden view suite room and then the actual pictures of the room. Shocking and for the price even more shocking. Also the exterior pictures on booking.com dont match your experience when you arrive.

Employee service was poor, manager care was not present and when I have complained both to booking.com and the hotel the hotel are refusing to reply, which is the pitfall with booking, I cannot get my money back till the hotel reply. It was that bad the room, we arrived at 11pm and I had left by 8am the following morning. If the hotel does not reply I feel that strongly I will pursue with lawyers, I don't care the legal fees cost more than the room stay, hotels like this should not be allowed to operate. avoid it. Also expect to need to wake up the staff in you need something, they like to sleep on the sofas in the restaurant.

Als erstes muss man das Personal hervorheben. Sie waren sehr freundlich und aufmerksam. Alles sehr familiär und persönlich. Sie haben uns bei Buchungen geholfen und uns gute Tipps mitgeteilt. Zum Hotel selber passt hier das Sprichwort klein aber fein. Die Zimmer waren ordentlich von der Größe und gepflegt. Der Pool auf der eigenen Terrasse hatte eher was von einem Themalbecken. Abends wenn es etwas frischer war hatte es eine angenehme Temperatur. Der eigene Strand war gemütlich und sauber. Super war das die Stand up Paddel zur Ausstattung gehörten. Großen und Ganzen waren wir sehr zufrieden.

Was man vielleicht erwähnen muss, das man sich auf jeden Fall ein Auto anmieten sollte. Die anlage liegt etwas außerhalb des Geschehens deshalb ist ein Auto absolut empfehlenswert. Zumal es auch in der Region viele schöne Ecken gibt die man so natürlich einfacher erreichen kann.

The staff was friendly and the room/ambience was awesome. We loved the hot tub facing the seashore. One thing that bothered us was the blaring music so late into the night. The restaurant was booked out to a party for the night and they sure parties out. Oh my god, their music just broke the night. The hotel is marketing itself being “adult only” - well what they made out of the serenity they promised was a teenager fool. We had hard time sleeping with the break air noise. Also in the morning at breakfast I was served a hot vinegar as coffee… how would a kitchen or cafe bar counter staff not notice the sharp smell could win itself being a world’s seven wonders. Also, after notifying the staff about it and asking for replacement, they just completely forgot about it until I’d asked again for it. There was just me and my husband and no one around for breakfast then. How could you forget? This for more than $1,000 per night !?!?should not be justified. Really.

The breakfast was exceptional, with many small plates full of Turkish delights. The staff were always very accommodating and kind, and our room was both comfortable and beautifully designed. We really loved the overall look and style of the hotel!

Our stay was perfect and very relaxing, but unfortunately we couldn’t fully enjoy our private pool as the water was too hot. I imagine this feature would be much more enjoyable during the cooler months.

The staff, the facilities

Nothing

Tolles Konzept tolle lage ruhig Tolles Zimmer

Kein Abendessen da eine Veranstaltung an diesem abend war. Somit waren wir gezwungen ausser halb zu essen

Superbe expérience ! Le beach club est superbe et tout est à disposition. L’odeur de la chambre, des draps, essuies,.. c’est un vrai plaisir. Le personnel est vraiment exceptionnel, clin d’œil aux 2 jeunes femmes qui nous ont si bien accueillis. La crème de la crème ! Je conseille +++

Great service. beutiful hotel in a remote area, excellent breakfast, very good restaurant at the seaside…. We enjoyed very much our week at the hotel.

Einfach traumhaft, die Lage, die Ruhe, das freundliche Personal. Alles war perfekt.

Service und gastfreundlich

Thermalwasser im Zimmer

Overall vibe and breakfast.

Shower in room needs to be better, shower head does not work properly. A/c turns off when not in room and with temperatures it gets very hot when you return.

A peaceful and stylish stay right on the Aegean Coast 🌊 My husband and I stayed at Gaia by the Sea in Çeşme, İzmir for a week and truly enjoyed every moment. The hotel is located right by the sea, with its own pier and beach front—ideal for a relaxing holiday. The breakfast, which is included in the rate, was very good and a lovely way to start the day. The rooms were beautifully designed in calm beige tones, exceptionally clean, and well thought-out. We especially appreciated the king-size bed, high-quality sheets, towels, and peshtemals—all very comfortable. We had requested two ergonomic pillows in advance, and they kindly made sure to have them ready for us. The staff were kind and welcoming throughout our stay. Special thanks to Zeynep Hanım, who responded promptly to all our messages via Booking.com. Everyone—from the night and day receptionists to the bar and kitchen crew and housekeeping team—was helpful and warm. Even the owner was present and checked in with us personally a couple of times, which added a nice personal touch. While the price is on the higher end by Turkish standards for a bed & breakfast, the overall experience made it worthwhile. We definitely recommend Gaia by the Sea for a calm, elegant, and sea-side getaway. 🌅

Everything was wonderful overall. If anything, there’s room to improve the coffee and tea options at the bar, and perhaps offer a few more healthy snack alternatives during the day.

Staff attitude and service.

The food and their restaurant was simply amazing. Quiet area, perfect to escape the busy Turkish cities. The lady at the reception is very attentive and organized special bread for me due to intolerances.

We really enjoyed our stay but the price is just too high. For 500€ per night you expect a certain standard: the pool has 40 degrees (at least in summer) so you cannot use it, the pump is only covered with a wooden board, breakfast is basic - they charge you for cappuccino, meat (sucuk) and vegetable omelettes. Shower had a bad smell at some point. The location is quiet but not in the nicest area. The ocean view is overlooking a power line and lots of wind turbines. As mentioned above, food is amazing but prices in the Rituel restaurant are crazy expensive.

Çok keyifliydi, recepsion cok ilgiliydi.

It was so private! We loved it. The location is about 15 min to cesme or alacati, but we loved being by the water and the little private beach. We loved having our own thermal bath. It was my fav part. The food was amazing. Best food we have had so far in Turkey - fresh clean and unexpected flavors. Amazing hospitality. They helped my bf arrange flowers and wine to surprise me.

The place is beautiful, elegant, and very quiet. The atmosphere is relaxing, and the service is truly excellent. Every detail is well taken care of from the moment you arrive until you leave. Definitely a place worth visiting again.

My wife and I stayed here for a few days, along with some friends as we were all in the area for a wedding. I couldn’t recommend it more: the size of the property is ideal at just 11 units (ie MAXIMUM 22 guests at a time); if you don’t have children the adults only policy ensures perfect peace and quiet; the staff are wonderful; and the setting is extremely relaxing. The breakfast is delicious and the on site restaurant serves some phenomenal dishes. Some reviews noted the price for dinner — indeed, not “cheap” but for the level of cuisine it’s truly not a bad deal at all (though not formally awarded — yet — the food is clearly Michelin level and there are fancy places in town you’ll pay close to this). So if you’re there, do dinner one night — you’ll be impressed. Again, super accommodating staff — my wife and I had a late flight for which we only needed to leave for the airport at 5pm. Despite a noon check out we were given use of another room free of charge so we could still spend the day swimming and then shower and change before our flight. This made a huge difference to the last day.

Zero dislikes at all. Keep in mind though that this specific Gaia property is not in town (we intentionally chose Gaia by the Sea to be outside and enjoy the water). But you can very easily catch an inexpensive taxi (which the hotel will call for you) into Alaçatı which takes 10 minutes, so hardly an inconvenience!

Great rooms, great breakfast, limited choice but very high quality. The rooms are very clean, they remove the large rugs to clean them for each guest, it's the first time I've seen this so regularly in a hotel! The staff is very friendly, the hotel owner attentive to customer comfort.

Restaurant Little expensive

We stayed there for 6 nights with 6-months-pregnant wife and our cat. Entire staff was very friendly and helpful and they made everything to make us feel comfortable.

Just a bit expensive on the beach bar, but not a big deal

Otelin yeri çok güzel, müsatik ve sakin. Çalışanlar çok ilgili, çok kibar, servis ilgi mğkemmel. Ancak tesis göründüğü kadar lüx ve konforlu değil. Fiyatına göre daha lüx ve konforlu yer bulmayı unuyorduk. Odada ayrı elbise dolabı bile yok.

Absolutely beautiful hotel, we were greeting by a warm welcome, very friendly, polite & helpful staff. We had the sea view suite which was exceptional. The thermal pool was amazing. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend. 5 minutes away to Alacati downtown by car, has a private beach, fancy restaurant luv it See u next time

Çok keyifli bir deneyimdi. Termal su efsane. Sonradan farkettik, çok keyifliydi.

Great stay. Staff super attentive and very careful to anticipate our every need. Location spectacular as were the facilities. Breakfast great! Highlight of our trip in Turkey!

What a perfect place for the end of the season. From the heated private pools to the great breakfast and amazing staff, we loved it. Nice dinner option in town was Avula. Very friendly dogs on the property. We felt truly at home and will come back soon

The à la carte menu is a bit expensive. The power lines spoil the sea view a little, but I guess these can be moved in the future. A little more plants would be nice in the whole area.

The incredibly well curated style and furniture and obviously warm thermal pool in each room

Nothing

Relaxed atmosphere and great staff. They help you with everything.

If you don’t like dogs, I would not recommend.

The thermal pool was nice.

Completely out of value for what we paid. The staff is not welcoming, the room amenities are basic when not broken, the view is a terrace then a road then the sea, surrounded by electrical outlets. No welcome tray, the outdoors sun-beds are dirty and unusable, the breakfast (valued at 50€) is so poor and has no eggs or charcuterie, everything is extra. The walls are paper thin, you can hear the neighbours, the pool as the pump barely covered by a wooden slate, dangerous and unsafe. Won’t help you with luggages, nowhere near a 5 star service for which you more than pay for. We felt like we have been scammed so much it was poorly arranged. The bathrooms sets aren’t even for 2, dust and dirtiness everywhere, no choice of coffee at breakfast or even orange juice, not even water… We do not recommend to anyone to stay, the location is in a caravan camp, isolated and ugly.

I had a wonderful stay at Gaia By The Sea! The staff were amazing, always attentive and friendly. The food was fantastic, especially the granola bowl—the best I’ve ever had. My room was incredibly comfortable and spotless, with a beautiful deck overlooking the water. The jacuzzi on the balcony was at the perfect temperature and incredibly therapeutic while watching the sunrise. The complimentary paddle boards were a great bonus for exploring the area. I highly recommend this place for a relaxing and enjoyable getaway!

Me not being an animal person, the numerous dogs on the property were a little off-putting. But then again I am not an animal person.