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Welcome to David & Jane's Tenerife Guest Book... Our thanks to everyone who has contributed.
If you would like to include your comments or contact us then please email: jane@ourtenerife.co.uk
Or Phone Jane on 01487 814984
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Date of Entry:
 
12/03/2008
Name:
 
Alan & Marie
Location:
 
MareVerde
Comment:
Hi Jane and David
Well we are back in the UK after a 8 week holiday in the sun in glorious Tenerife. This is our second stay in your beautiful, well furnished, home from home apartment in Mare-Verde. What a fantastic time we had. We were met at the airport by Fernando who escorted us to his car carried our luggage and took us to the apartment. settled us in, and made us feel at home straight away. We had 8 weeks of glorious sunshine in a relaxing environment and comfortable apartment, with the sound of running water from the cascading pools. We did not eat out too much so on the odd occasion we used "The Wigan Pier".
So many thanks to you both for letting us having your apartment, and look forward to our next holiday in 2009.
Best Wishes
Alan and Marie Hanson-Brown

 

 
Date of Entry:
 
16/10/2007
Name:
 
Jo & Lee
Location:
 
Aparthotel California
Comment:
The apartment is lovely, it's in a great location, when you get to the sea front you have the choice of which way to go. The balcony has the sun all day which is what we like and the sea view is lovely. The Indian Palace is a nice place to eat. There are some nice Chinese places to eat. The Maids didn't mind giving us fresh towels, you just have to ask. For a holiday in November this is the location and apartment to come to. The weather was hot, overcast at times and rain 1 day but still got a lovely tan. Would definitely come back here.
Cheers
Jo & Lee (Oldham)

 
Date of Entry:
 
8/10/2007
Name:
 
Rob & Tracy
Location:
 
Aparthotel California
Comment:
Absolutely fab holiday. Apartment fantastic, everything you need. Excellent location, only a short walk to Veronicas or Los Cristianos. The meals at the California Bar are excellent and good value for money. There are 3 excellent supermarkets within the vicinity of apartments.
Michaelangelo is another nice place to eat. We had a very unusual pizza called "Vincenzo" it was lovely.
For a lovely curry the Indian Palace is the place, its between The George and The California Bar (upstairs). We had a brilliant night at the Wigan Pier, the singer was fantastic and so was the Hypnotist. "Excellent".
We will definitely be back and also to this apartment. We had no problem with the towels being changed and the beds.
Weather was fantastic, which made the holiday perfect.
Thank you to Jane & Dave Cusworth for the use of their apartment. I will certainly be in touch.
Thanks
Rob & Tracy (Stoke on Trent)

 
Date of Entry:
 
4/09/2007
Name:
 
Geoff, Lindsey and Daniel Balmforth
Location:
 
MareVerde
Comment:
 
Hi Jane and David,
Well, we have just returned from our holiday in Tenerife, staying at your Mare Verde complex. I must admit I was a little sceptical about going as I made the mistake of reading comments on other web sites regarding Mare Verde, but we thought we would find out for ourselves. We arrived at Tenerife South airport to be met by Fernando, who I must say was very professional. He helped us with our luggage and made us feel very welcome. On the way to the apartment he explained which way we were going and talked us through the short journey to the complex. When we arrived he again helped us with our luggage and took us to the apartment, letting us in he talked us through everything and answered any questions we asked.
We stayed in a Studio which was ideal for us ( My wife, son and me) with a wonderful view of the pools. After we settled in and un-packed we went for a walk around the site, and what a fantastic site it was. The pools (all 5 of them) were in pristine condition, the poolside and surrounding area were very clean and tidy and child friendly. (This was a must as we had our 3 year old with us) Later on in the day we were joined by our friends who again loved the site.
We stayed for 11 days and wanted to stay longer as there is so much to do. Las Americas is a short walk away and Los Cristianos a short taxi ride, both really nice places and should be visited. I would recommend the Wigan Pier for daytime and evening as staff are very friendly and food is good.
Now for the bad points !!! WHAT BAD POINTS?????. I can not think of anything that I would say was a bad point. Lindsey, Daniel and me had a fantastic holiday as did our friends.
We will all be booking our holiday in the same place next year, that is for sure.
So I would like to thank you both for providing us wonderful accommodation which helped us have a fantastic holiday. Here's to next year.......
Geoff, Lindsey and Daniel Balmforth
Liverpool

 
Date of Entry:
 
3/09/2007
Name:
 
Jacqueline McAssey
Location:
 
MareVerde
Comment:
Dear Jane,
Sorry for the delay. We had a wonderful time staying at MareVerde. We thought that everything was at arms reach and that it was fantastic. I can't understand why some websites published bad comments about the apartments and grounds as we all found the apartments exceptionally enjoyable as well as the holiday. We knew where to go in the area which made it better than Los Cristianos, which is where we normally stay. Geoff and his family also enjoyed their stay at Mare Verde. Hopefully in the future we hope to stay again at the same apartments.
Thanks very much for all what you have done for us, hope to hear from you soon
Jacqueline, David, Rebeca and Sally
 

 
Date of Entry:
 
28/03/2007
Name:
 
Nigel Salvidge
Location:
 
MareVerde
Comment:
Dear Jane, Just wanted to say how pleased we were with the studio apartment in MareVerde Tenerife.  Everything was exactly as you said it would be the studio was very clean, very comfortable and very quiet just as I had requested.  It gave us a well earned relaxed break away from our hectic lives.
You may hear from us again with another request to stay in your studio.
Once again,
Thanks
Nigel and Teresa
 

 
Date of Entry:
 
17/03/2007
Name:
 
Sarah Roberts
Location:
 
MareVerde
Comment:
Hi Jane had a great time, at Tenerife, great location, and we really enjoyed it, Thank you, Fernando picked us up on time and dropped us off, thank you again,
jez and sarah
 

 
Date of Entry:
 
15/03/2007
Name:
 
Kevan Hunter
Location:
 
Aparthotel California
Comment:
Jane,
Just a quick line to say how much we enjoyed the apartment, saving up now for next year.
cheers,
Kev and Teresa.
 

 
Date of Entry:
 
15/3/2007
Name:
 
Vic Nobes
Location:
 
MareVerde
Comment:
Hi Jane & David
 We are back in the UK now and, must admit, neither of us wanted to come back. We would like to thank you for the excellent booking facilities, you made things so easy from the start to finish so well organised. Fernando was there waiting for us and it was so great to have somebody take you straight to the apartment with no fuss or worry. Your studio was great, lovely and clean and welcoming, we were so stressed from work etc. From the time I first emailed to the time we left was made so easy with the way you have arranged everything. The complex was so pretty with all of the colourful plants, the studio was well laid out and everything in it that you needed. We enjoyed the relaxation of it all, the weather was fantastic. We had some great meals in some lovely restaurants. Andrea and Geoff popped along to see if we were ok and they were very friendly and asked if we had everything that we needed. Thanks again for making our much needed break so easy. We will highly recommend you to our friends and family and look forward to going back again as soon as time allows.
 Thanks again.
 Best regards
 Lorraine & Vic

 
 
Date of Entry:
 
23/02/2007
Name:
 
Steve Houghton
Location:
 
Aparthotel California
Comment:
hi jane had a great week in the apartment, found it very clean and comfortable, and the complex was very well kept in excellent location, the weather was brilliant too, would recommend to anyone i know, many thanks for the very efficient service you provide.
steve

 
 
Date of Entry:
 
9/3/2007
Name:
 
Alan and Marie Hanson-Brown
Location:
 
MareVerde
Comment:
Dear David and Jane
Well we are back, what a superb relaxing holiday, it was just PERFECT!!.
The apartment was all you stated on ebay and more,excellent. We personally can recommend it to anyone booking it off ebay. We were a bit apprehensive we had never booked off an auction site, But Whoo, Good location, excellent views of the mountains and the waterfall pools were something else, quite warm for the time of the year, Apartment was clean, well laid out, every thing you could really want, home from home. Tell David the satellite system was very good we had no problems at all, the transfers to and from the airport were excellent thanks to Fernando. Can you please put this in your guest book please Jane,
Thanks you for every thing David and Jane

 
 
Date of Entry:
 
20/12/2006
Name:
 
Dave
Location:
 
Aparthotel California
Comment:
Jane,
Just a wee note to say that everything went very smoothly.
Weather was excellent and the golf was not bad.
It was an ideal location for the golf course.
Would recommend to others.
We left feed back on the sheet.
Once again I commend you on your communication skills and we will be looking again at next year.
You have to be commended with your organisation.
Cheers,
Dave. 

 
 
Date of Entry:
 
2/10/2006
Name:
 
Emma and Sarah
Location:
 
Aparthotel California
Comment:
We have had a fabulous time here at Aparthotel California. Lovely apartment with a great view of La Gomera.
 Some great restaurants in the square at Las Americas overlooking the dancing fountains (they perform at 9 p.m. 10 p.m. and 11 p.m). The Italian was delicious. The fishing harbour Los Abrigos is definitely worth a trip and the fresh fish in the restaurant at the end of the harbour is first class. 
We enjoyed a trip up Teide – amazing scenery. Came down mountain to Masca a beautiful little village with stunning cliffs. At the bottom is Los Gigantes well worth a visit.
Torviscas beach is wonderful – sea warm and inviting. 
Overall lots to do and see, will definitely be coming back to experience more of this amazing Islands treats. 

 
Date of Entry:
 
10/9/2006
Name:
 
Ben & Lesley
Location:
 
Aparthotel California
Comment:
Had a great holiday, the apartment is equipped with everything you need! Only thing missing is the maid service!!
Staff at the “California” are so lovely.
We ate at the Wigan Pier, Torviscas it is gorgeous! Especially their Sunday roasts.
Aquapark is great, 23€ to go in, the dolphins are well worth the visit.
 

 
Date of Entry:
 
1/9/06
Name:
 
Andrea & John 
Location:
 
MareVerde
Comment:
Have had a great holiday.  Apartment very clean, tidy and comfortable.
Went to Aqualand – love water –parks – but were very disappointed. Expensive – 23€ for adults 16 for children. Also 4 euros on top for locker+ 3.5 euros for each sunbed. Food was rotten and queues were long for everything. Also some staff very rude. Been to many waterparks around the world – this was the worst!
Beware the prices charged by the small supermarkets – the large one at the bottom of the complex is much cheaper.
Have left card for one smashing restaurant – excellent service and food.
Los Gigantes is a nice place to visit as is Garachio, with its seawater swimming pools. Driving up into the mountains gives you some breath taking scenery – especially Mount Teide.
 

 
Date of Entry:
 
14/8/2006
Name:
 
Mr & Mrs McCliamid
Location:
 
Aparthotel California
Comment:
We have had a great time here in Tenerife. The accommodation is good, receptionists and other staff are polite and welcoming.
Weather wise, excellent all the time we were here.
Restaurants around the vicinity are excellent. Aberdeen Steakhouse and Pekin Restaurant are really good. Cheap food but quality service and food.
We had a great time on our honeymoon here.  I hope that you have the same.
Thank you to Jane and David Cusworth who have been  a pleasure to deal with.  Would come back again.
 
 Warning
Please watch out for street vendors. A group of women in particular who braid hair. I made the mistake of having my hair braiding and I am going home now with bald spots.
 

 
Date of Entry:
 
10/8/2006
Name:
 
Warren
Location:
 
MareVerde
Comment:
Hiya,
I have just got back last week and had a wonderful time, the apartment was lovely and would love to go back.
I was just wondering if new year was booked up yet.
thanks
Warren.
 

 
Date of Entry:
 
28/7/2006
Name:
 
Joanna Cook
Location:
 
Aparthotel California
Comment:
Hi Jane,
 Just e-mailing to say we had a great time in Tenerife, apartment was good and location was too. We were pleasantly surprised as well that the apartment stays quite cool all day and night which was great. We found it well equipped and secure.
The facilities at the apartment were good and I was pleased that there was internet access. The pool was also great and the complex was surprisingly quiet so we had no trouble sleeping. We ate out quite a few nights at the Hacienda Miranda steakhouse (next door to Tuscany on the strip). It was absolutely lovely so if you haven't tried it already, you should when you are next over there!
Many thanks for allowing us to rent your apartment. We were very impressed with the little touches such as the seat covers for the balcony chairs and we would certainly try to rent again if we travel to Tenerife in the future.
Ooh. Forgot to mention. The new floor is lovely, my boyfriend commented as soon as we walked in on how smart it was!
Love Jo.
 

 
Date of Entry:
 
10/6/2006
Name:
 
Angie & Colin
Location:
 
MareVerde
Comment:
Hi Jane,
Just to say both Colin and I had a lovely time, and are looking forward to our September Holiday.  We have worked out how to get to the beach quickly and found some very nice eating places.
 

 
Date of Entry:
 
3/6/2006
Name:
 
Wendy & Abi
Location:
 
MareVerde
Comment:
Dear Jane and David
Thank you so much for the hire of your apartment.  We were so impressed with how clean and well furnished it is. 
I have to say that I was a bit dubious having heard about how Las Americas can be very touristy and loud; but was delighted to discover that Torviscas and MareVerde in particular break the mould.  We found everyone on the complex to be friendly and helpful.
 

 
Date of Entry:
 
2/6/06
Name:
 
Wendy & Abby
Location:
 
MareVerde
Comment:
Our last day today and we are going to the market for gifts and mementoes. It has been a wonderful holiday. The apartment is faultless – a real home from home. Everyone has been so friendly and helpful.
Last night we discovered St Eugene’s (opposite San Eugenio market) and had a great evening. |Tonight we are going to see KICK (a band that everyone raves about) at O’Reillys.
We have eaten at a different place every night and only got (nearly) cheated once – avoid the Aberdeen Steakhouse and its fictional tax charge (P & M) – we refused to pay it!
We enjoyed swimming in the pools and the sea and have so many happy memories to take home with us – a week just hasn’t been long enough.
May you all have as great a time at MareVerde

 
Date of Entry:
 
6/3/2006
Name:
 
Simon & Aide
Location:
 
Aparthotel California
Comment:

Really enjoyed our stay at Aparthotel California. Views from the apartment were wonderful, situated in the heart of Playa. Many wonderful restaurants and bars and the weather was perfect. If you are a sun worshiper the balcony is fab in the afternoon. Would certainly recommend this apartment and come back again.


 
Date of Entry:
 
22/2/2006
Name:
 
Terry & Wendy
Location:
 
MareVerde
Comment:
Hello Dave and Jane,
We are back and we are already missing Tenerife and the wonderful MareVerde.
Everything was wonderful from the moment Peter picked us up from the airport to the time he dropped us off to come back to the cold and wet of jolly England.
The accommodation was every bit as good as you promised and more.
The sound of the water rushing past us as we walked up the complex every day is something that will stay in our minds for years to come.
We ate at the Oasis bar every night as the food was so good and Paul and Marie, who run the place, could not have been more friendly and helpful.
This truly is a wonderful complex that is quiet and peaceful as well as clean and well kept.
We will definitely be coming back, as soon as possible if I have my way, so thank you again for letting us stay in your little bit of paradise.
 

 
Date of Entry:
 
5/2/06
Name:
 
Dave & Ann
Location:
 
MareVerde
Comment:
Well time to go and like guests before us we have had a great holiday.
From the start – being picked up by Peter at the airport - star quality
Great little apartment with a bed equal to our own, this we put as no 1 on our holiday must but have never found before one so comfortable.
The welcome items were a nice touch, many thanks Jane, as were Scrabble and DVDs.
Eating out – our intentions were to cook here and eat romantically on the balcony – truly we found so many lovely places to eat at reasonable prices it was not worth it – although the few times we did eat in the steaks from San Eugenio supermarket 3€ for two were great.
 Our last paella  was in Loa Cristianos –a little bar just down from the bus station – very popular. Would like to add Paella for 1 person so unusual and good at Las Provenze c/Juan XXIII Los Cristianos.
Thanks again for those little extra touches.
Regards
Dave & Ann

 

 
Date of Entry:
 
25/1/2006
Name:
 
 
Location:
 
MareVerde
Comment:
I thought I would send you a quick email to tell you how much we enjoyed our holiday in Tenerife.
The apartment was fantastic! We have stayed in the complex before but were in phase 3 and thought they were nice so we were blown away when we got to yours. It was the little touches that especially impressed me, such as the candles on the balcony.
Normally on holiday we'd just use the apartment for sleeping in and changing in, but this one was so nice we found that we'd sit and have breakfast, and then later on drinks before going out, on the balcony.
Again, many thanks and I hope we can rent again through you in the future.

 
Date of Entry:
 
24/1/2006
Name:
 
Stuart & Kerry
Location:
 
MareVerde
Comment:
Dear Jane & David
Just to say thank you for letting your apartment to us in October. We couldn’t have asked for a better service or a cleaner apartment. We would definitely use you again when we return to Tenerife and would have no problem in recommending your services to friends and family.

Best wishes
Stuart & Kerry
 

 
Date of Entry:
 
27/12/05
Name:
 
June & Les
Location:
 
MareVerde
Comment:

Had a wonderful holiday here. The accommodation is well recommended.  Tastefully furnished and clean. Lovely position overlooking the pool. We  shall definitely return again and recommend to our friends.  DVD a nice touch for music and films.


 

 
Date of Entry:
 
11/12/2005
Name:
 
David & Vivienne
Location:
 
MareVerde
Comment:
A big thank-you to David & Jane for offering us the use of their lovely studio apartment for 2 weeks in September. It is very comfortable, light & airy within a pleasant complex & handy for restaurants, bars and shops. We would thoroughly recommend - and the climate is superb.
 

Date of Entry:
 
10/12/2005
Name:
 
Gary
Location:
 
MareVerde
Comment:
Hi Jane and David:
Thanks very much for the warm greetings, this was very nice!!
I was again in Tenerife 2 weeks ago, and it literally was a last minute decision, booked on the Friday and went on the Sunday, and I wondered if your place would have been free but thought its too short notice, however i think i will definitely come to you again! I stayed at Paraisol del Sol, up the other end of Las Americas and the accommodation was so so basic, it was ridiculous, there was no TV, and everything was extra like kettle and toaster etc all for €6 per week! your apartment is so so nice in comparison, and next time I come over I will definitely see if yours is free again!
Thanks and speak soon
Gary
 

Date of Entry:
 
5/9/2005
Name:
 
Peter and Sue
Location:
 
MareVerde
Comment:
Many thanks Dave and Jane, we had a fantastic holiday, it was great to get away from the February weather back in the UK. The Apartment is beautifully furnished, and the surroundings are peaceful and relaxing. We breakfasted every morning on the balcony, with the Mountain View to the left and the pool view just below. It’s so relaxing to sit and eat breakfast accompanied by the sound of running water!
Shops and Restaurants are close to hand without being intrusive and the beach is just a short walk from the Apartment.
The Mare Verdi complex has everything, swimming pool, Shops and Entertainment.
We had a great time!
 

Date of Entry:
 
1/9/2005
Name:
 
Jonathan
Location:
 
MareVerde
Comment:
I have just come back from a fantastic week on Tenerife which was made all the better for staying at apartment K130 Mare Verde.
Your facilities, everything including the availability of information on local restaurants, tours and even books to read helped me to have a very relaxing holiday, thanks.

I'd recommend anyone wanting a total chill out to book!

 
Date of Entry:
 
1/8/2005
Name:
 
Graham
Location:
 
MareVerde
Comment:
Hi Jane,
Just like to say what an enjoyable time I had in Tenerife at your apartment.  The amenities in the hotel and equipment in the room where fantastic.
The books and games certainly went down a treat.
Especially the Scrabble!!
I have recommended your place to others, hopefully might get back there myself at some point?!
Once again many thanks.
Graham
 

Date of Entry:
 
2/7/2005
Name:
 
Paul
Location:
 
MareVerde
Comment:
Dear Jane,
 We are back safely. We had a lovely time and Mare Verde was excellent. The apartment was nice and clean, the bed was large and comfortable, and the outlook over the pools was great. The tea lights (candles) are a nice touch.
I will certainly recommend Mare Verde to any of my friends.

 


Date of Entry:
 
4/6/2005
Name:
 
Ally
Location:
 
MareVerde
Comment:
Jane
Thank you so verrrrry much! What a fabulous apartment and what a wonderful complex!! We have had a super time and the gift of the bottle of wine was a fabulous surprise and very thoughtful for my birthday. The crisps were tasty too!!!!  We had a super time and definitely want to return to Mare Verde, money permitting, and with the children next time
as we think they would love it too as we did. You have a lovely place there and we did not want to come home!!! thanks again Ally
 

Date of Entry:
 
2/4/2005
Name:
 
David & Liz
Location:
 
MareVerde
Comment:
Hi Jane & David
               Sorry I didn't email you before but you know what its like when you get back washing, work all the boring stuff. I would like to thank you both very much as we had a wonderful time.
We have been to Tenerife many times and I must say your apartment is one that we would return to as it is located in one of the best spots on the complex sun on the patio all day was great for breakfast. Its very handy to all the local places but like yourselves we love to walk and most days did 10 to 15 miles we like to walk into Fanbe and playa del duque.
The complex is very good we found the little bar very handy for a midday snack and it
was lovely and quite at night although we was told the summer holidays are a bit noisy. I don't know about you but at night we like quite its nice to go out and enjoy yourself and get back to a peaceful bed. The last apartment we stayed in had live entertainment every night till all hours we nearly checked into the hotel opposite it was so bad. We will
defiantly return to your apartment we have recommended it to friends .
                                  David & Liz.
 

Date of Entry:
 
22/9/2004
Name:
 
Susan
Location:
 
MareVerde
Comment:
Hello Jane
 I thought you might like some feedback on our stay at Mareverde!  We both had a lovely time and couldn't fault the accommodation.  The small touch of water and milk in the fridge was very welcome as we were both ready for a cuppa!
We particularly enjoyed having the DVD facility for when the weather became too hot and had the pool virtually to ourselves the whole week.
We will definitely be recommending the apartment and hope to use it again soon ourselves.
 Once again, a good holiday all round.
 Regards
 Susan
 

Date of Entry:
 
10/8/2004
Name:
 
Fleur
Location:
 
MareVerde
Comment:
Hello Jane and David,
I have just returned back to Canada after a wonderful holiday, Tenerife included. My friend and I really enjoyed our week on the island and made excellent use of your apartment. It was lovely doing business with you, thank you for all of your patience while we got ourselves organized!
Take care,
Fleur
 


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