SONEKA

An Extraordinary Accommodation

The living/dining area and the bedroom/bathroom are in separate buildings, so we had to put on footwear each time we moved between them. The balcony (?) with the open-air bath and sauna is completely exposed, and there is no changing room, so in bad weather towels and bathrobes get wet. Since the bathroom is located near the center of the building, you have to walk through indoor areas with a wet, half-dressed body. The layout does not have good flow, and with many steps/level changes it also felt like there was a risk of tripping or falling. Because the tent sauna is heated with firewood, it takes time to reach a comfortable temperature, and you need to add wood as needed to maintain it—so you have to use it in a planned way. At night the balcony area becomes pitch-dark, which made me worry about measures against wild animals coming close. From 22:00–7:00 it becomes night security hours and services are unavailable. On the other hand, in this digital-detox environment we could enjoy an extraordinary stay and truly relax. The staff’s hospitality and the meals were excellent. It was great that beer and soft drinks in the fridge as well as late-night snacks were included; there were also women’s bathing garments available, and amenities and towels were very well stocked. I also appreciated that the hooks at the washbasin are movable—attention to detail was evident. However, I think there is room for improvement regarding circulation within the property and ease of using facilities such as the sauna. I was also concerned about sharing Crocs; it would help if they could be distinguished (e.g., with accessory charms). I hope accessibility/barrier-free features can be considered as well.