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Elisabeth
Hi, my name is Elisabeth. Born in D.C. to an US mom and a German dad, I grew up moving around the world. I welcome you to our Villa Maestrali, the family vacation home built in the early 1970's on Skiathos island.
After raising a family, and for the past 18 years, my main focus is now managing this magical place, and helping our guests create wonderful memories. Thanks to its lush green vegetation, soft sandy beaches and crystal clear blue waters, Skiathos is called the "Emerald of the Aegean". As the filming location of "Mamma Mia" in 2008, this Greek island is no longer an insider tip. Come bask in sun, relax on the over 60 beaches and coves, take boat rides around the island and spend a day on its tiny neighbouring islands. Enjoy the friendly locals and wonderfully fresh cooked dishes offered in the colourful tavernas in town, and on most beaches.
After welcoming our guests, we stay on Skiathos all season, ready to share local insider tips and to be of assistance if so desired.
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Lives in Berlin, Germany
Speaks French, German, Spanish, Italian
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Check-in time is 4 p.m. or later. If you arrive in the area early, I suggest planning some local activities. Please respect the full amount of time used to have the home prepared. I will text you if the cabin is ready a few minutes early.
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There are quite a few new members at Houfy who might not really understand Houfy or who we are. We'll try to explain as clearly as we can below.
Houfy is an innovative marketplace that allows members to book and connect directly, without paying service fees.
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Once you've completed your rates and synchronized calendars, it's time to get started on promoting Houfy! This is a step-by-step guide in the basics of marketing your vacation rental listing.
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" Truth is so obscure in these times, and falsehood so established, that, unless we love the truth, we cannot know it " Blaise Pascal - French Philosopher 1623-1662
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To rent Tiki House Pensacola Beach, our vacation home. we require you to sign/accept a rental agreement. This is for your protection as much as ours. The agreement spells out all the details of renting, from checking-in to checking out!
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