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Reviews of Faros Villa small hotel & restaurant

3 out of 5
Faros Villa small hotel & restaurant
Kedrodasos Alykou, Main Street, Alyko Beach, Naxos, Cyclades

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10/10

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10/10

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9.8/10

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9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
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We’re on a tour of the islands, so we get to compare and contrast the places we stay. This one - Faros Villa - is easily the best so far. It’s located next to a nature reserve with some of the most beautiful beaches in the country, all within relatively easy walking distance. It’s run by a family and they clearly care very much about the place: just about every detail, from sheets to lighting to decor to the beautiful gardens, everything seems cared for. Then there’s the food at the adjacent restaurant. We ate there all three nights and it was ALL delicious, most especially the homemade options (unless you’re a vegetarian, try the lamb and potatoes probably the tastiest thing I’ve tried yet). Anyway, don’t hesitate. Book the sea view rooms if you can: worth a little extra for the sunsets on the balcony.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Melbourne, Australia

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Best place is Naxos
The family running this place knows how to make you feel welcome! Everything is so stress free, I absolutely loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Nikos on Sep 23, 2019
Daniel and Nikita, thank you very much, It was a pleasure to meet you!

10/10 Excellent

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Travelled with partner
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Lovely relaxing place, great pool. Very quiet. Nice family run
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

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Travelled with partner
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Wonderful property and wonderful staff! Would recommend for a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

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Travelled with partner
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awesome experience
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Canada

Travelled with family
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We were not met at airport as planned. There bus was broken down, yet they could have had a taxi waiting. Not a good first impression. The room is perfect. Everything you need is available and well thought out. The dining options are excellent. As other reviewers mentioned the best food! The pool is large and exceptional with bar service. Many beaches to explore. A rental car is easy with the help at the property. Please drive into the mountains. Spectacular highlights of our trip to Naxos! We enjoyed the many beaches in this location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Nikos on Jul 3, 2019
Thank you so much for your review! It was a pleasure to meet you!

10/10 Excellent

Pulkit

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Best Island holiday
Faros villa was an extremely pleasant surprise. Naxos has a laid back island life and Faros villa exemplifies it. Its situated in an thinly populated corner of island though well connected and is very close to a nature reserve and some awesome family beaches. Faris is family run and they are a credit to Greek hospitality, very generous, honest and caring. Vila itself is spread out with a huge pool, garden and 8 rooms which are very nicely appointed. In the evening only noise you hear is cricket's and in daytime its birds. Food is exceptionally well cooked by ladies in kitchen led by Mama Eilene. Overall highly recommended!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Nikos on Jul 2, 2019
Thank you very much!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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The most welcoming people. The most beautifully maintained property. Lovely location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

misshd, devon

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Paradise
Excellent Hotel highly recommend, close to beach, great views , good food and excellent staff service.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Extraordinary retreat with the BEST food
Faros was the highlight of our 2.5 weeks in Greece. The food is some of the best we've had anywhere in the world. The views are so unbelievable as to be... well... unbelievable. The pool is perfect for lounging or swimming - ideal temp, large, beautiful design. Rooms are comfortable and very clean. Amazing breakfast. I won't reiterate what everyone else has said about the genuinely warm and generous family and staff running the place (all true). Faros was much more enjoyable than staying in Naxos town (Hora) - which we also did. More relaxing - a real vacation. Though there are many families with kids there are also couples - something for everyone. We are an interracial same gender couple and felt comfortable. One thing to note: it gets incredibly windy on Naxos. We didn't know this in advance so we planned to mostly veg out at the beach and pool. But only one of our four days was really calm enough to be truly enjoyable for a peaceful beach day. The windy days are cool for other stuff - hiking, watching kite surfers, etc. but not enjoyable for beach (sand blowing, etc) or pool. The best use of a windy day for us was renting a car and visiting some villages in the mountains (ask the staff for an itinerary and they'll tell you all the cool stuff to do). That was amazing. And of course... eating.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Rosema, Vancouver, BC

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Amazing stay!
We loved our time at Faros Villa... the staff were wonderful and very helpful in helping us get a rental car and helping us make plans for our stay on the island. And the food offered at onsite restaurant was incredible! Would definitely come back here again... Thank you, Faros Villa!

10/10 Excellent

jo, chicago

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Honeymoon in Greek Islands
Beautiful family run villa. Nice rooms, great pool & delicious restaurant. The beaches are some of the best we have ever seen. Very quiet neighborhood. Drive to city center of Naxos is about 30 minutes I would suggest renting a car.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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An incredible stay on an incredible island
In a nutshell - I would be back again and again. It's everything you wish for- good hospitality, dream location with untainted, beautiful beachess and accommodations that are the equivalent of 5 star resorts around the world. I didn't think we could spend the whole of our three day stay just on the resort and surrounding areas but we didn't need anything else. My husband and I walked around to the 6 or stunning beaches that you can walk to from Farros and ate all of our meals at the hotel restaurant cooked by the family that owns the villa and restaurant. You get everything you need at the restaurant - a burger and fresh cut fries for lunch to a gourmet rabbit dish for dinner. As for the villa - I could rave about the interior for days- spotless, BEAUTIFUL rooms. And the staff- I have nothing more to say than this is what Greek hospitality is all about.

8/10 Good

Sean

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10/10 Excellent

Sheela, Tulsa

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Home away from home
Nikos and Vicki were amazing! They were so sweet and accommodating and made our stay wonderful! We would definitely recommend Faros villa to anyone and will be going back. Also, mama's food was to die for :-)

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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Lovely pool, great staff and beautiful area. Next time i'll make sure to stay longer.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Wonderful room with amazing view
Room 1 is large with a great view to the nearby beach. Owners could not be more helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Mike, London, Ontario, Canada

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A Wonderful Place to Stay
We initially booked a 4 night stay at Faros and after day two we extended it another 4 nights. The service from the staff at this family run hotel is absolutely amazing. Nicholas is the main point man there and I would have to say I don't think I've ever seen a more dedicated, accommodating and competent person running a hotel. From the pick-up at the ferry to the drop-off eight days later, my wife and I were impressed with the level of service as well as the grounds. The pool area is absolutely stunning, the rooms are recently updated, the food at their Faros Restaurant is great (we ate there a lot), and it's right across from the beach and a nature preserve that was fun to hike around. The rest of the staff is great as well and always helpful and friendly if you have any questions or want anything. It's about a 20 minute drive from the main port town but getting around is easy with a car/moped/quad rental. My wife and I both want to go back to Greece just to visit Faros again and we look forward to doing so at some point in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Derby, Australia

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Nice country stay
This was a great stay as it was relaxed and away from the crowds. The staff was amazing and the food was the best that we had in Greece, hands down! Make sure you hire a car before getting there as it makes life so much easier. The beaches are beautiful as well. If you are looking for a traditional greek village stay, then make sure you book a room here as it ticks all the boxes.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Just what we wanted.
Great little hotel with excellent facilities and taverna. Perfect location for us but good to have a car. Stayed on same trip in hotels 5 times the price and not as good. Such friendly and helpful owners and staff.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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Relaxing getaway
We purposely chose this location away from the hustle of the main part of the town so that we could completely relax. If you're looking for a relaxing place to stay within walking distance of three distinct beaches, I would highly recommend this hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Dane and Sarah, England

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Amazing family run hotel
This place is awesome. Genuinely friendly staff who couldn't do enough to help (including Nikos running around late at night to find an aerial cable so I could watch the football!) Beautiful pool and an amazing taverna used by the locals, indicating how good the food was. Breakfast was included and was delicious and varied. Location is a bit out of the way but if you're looking for a relaxing retreat it's perfect.

10/10 Excellent

zach&amanda, usa

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relaxing place to stay
Best part of our multi island trip to Greece. Naxos has some nice towns, beaches and mountains. Faros was really nice with a great view of the sea and an excellent pool. The restaurant had really good traditional Greek food too. Probably need a car rental to get around as the hotel is not near a town. The staff picked us up from the ferry in the afternoon and ordered a rental car delivered for us the next morning, worked out great.

10/10 Excellent

Galen, Seattle, WA

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Private, relaxing, friendly hotel on the beach
We had a great time at Faros. We arranged with the hotel to be picked up at the ferry, which worked great. We had a good mix of hanging out at the hotel, and exploring the island. The room was very comfortable, and had a great view. The food was great, the staff friendly and helpful - They were very patient with all of our inquiries and attempts to learn Greek. They also helped arrange a rental car for us, which the company delivered right to the hotel. Nikos helped us plan out our two days of exploration, including the main town and other parts of the island. Hopefully we'll be able to go again!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Relaxing Stay
We chose Faros as it was in a remote location, close to the beach and well priced. This family run property is absolutely beautiful. We were there near the end of the season however this was not a problem. The staff were friendly, funny and engaging. The Taverna for dinner is lovely and we ate here a couple of nights of our stay. Mum runs the kitchen and cooks beautiful meals - huge and very well priced. Our room was beautifully presented, modern with a beach feel. You are a 1 minute walk from a sandy white beach and there are a few to choose from around the coves. There is also a large resort style pool and outdoor bar. You do need a car as you are 20km from the Port however they are cheap to hire and we spent a whole day exploring Naxos. Will definitely look to stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Yo Ann, San Francisco

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Magical Experience
Spending three nights at the Faros Studio Apartments I felt completely taken care of. Customer service is their top priority, I felt I had become a member of the Moustakis family. Nikolaos in particular showed me around town and shared the best places to walk and spend time. At night I'd eat at the taverna managed by his brother Demetrius and their mother. Each night I had an incredibly filling meal that was made with care and tasted delicious. When you walk right off the property you hit a beach. In the three days I was there I only saw two people. I walked through the cedar forest and relaxed in the sun in these beautiful private beach coves. If you are interested in meeting an incredible family, enjoying complete peace and quite with modern and tastefully decorated rooms and you enjoy " getting away from it all" this is the place for you! I can't say anymore about this amazing place but I hope to come back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Jenn, London, UK

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Relaxing getaway
Wonderful, relaxing with fantastic service, food, rooms and view. Couldn't ask for more.

10/10 Excellent

Gerhard, France

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Great to relax
The hotel is family run with a very friendly and welcoming atmosphere. It features an excellent pool and is only a few meters from a marvelous beach. Actually you can choose from several beaches. The traditional kitchen was among the best we tried in Naxos and Santorini. Rooms have very nice terraces in particular if facing the sea. We stayed there beginning of October.

10/10 Excellent

Irene, Las Vegas

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Family Operated, Friendly, Good Food
My husband and I found this to be a wonderful place to stay to get away from it all. The associated restaurant has great food -- much more than the traditional Greek fare in tourist restaurants. And many of the products come from the owner's own garden. Local Naxos products are used to cook with. Food prices were very reasonable, as were the prices of beer and wine. The pool is fantastic and the views of the sea from the pool and the restaurant are wonderful. Family owned and operated with a friendly atmosphere. It has only 8 rooms so it is much more intimate than many places. Other guests were very lovely. Only drawback is that it is about 30 minutes by car from the main city on Naxos, but a rental car fixes all of that. And there is a mini-market about 3/4 miles down the road, which is walkable. It is located directly across the street from a very private and sand-bottomed beach, Alyko Beach. It was wonderful to go swimming on such a private, unpopulated beach. The water is clean and warm and does not get deep very quickly, so it feels safe. Our room was small, but adequate. The price was very good, especially compared to some other places we have stayed in Naxos. Besides--we spent the vast majority of our day outside -- either at the pool, the beach, or the restaurant. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Henrik Clark

Travelled with family
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Superb
Absolute gem, brilliant location, welcoming staff, great food.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHE

Travelled with family
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Superbe hôtel avec prestations de grande qualité
Nous avons séjourné (2 parents et 2 jeunes filles) dans une suite familiale (2 chambres et 2 salles de bain + salon + espace évier/frigo + terrasse privative, le tout sur 40 mètres carrés environ, avec vue sur mer Le ménage a été quotidien L’accueil a été charmant (Nikos, le propriétaire, est venu nous chercher au port de Chora, et nous y a ramenés pour le départ) Le personnel (accueil, piscine, ménage, restaurant attenant) est souriant, disponible et professionnel La piscine est immense et permet de se rafraîchir après une journée de visite (une serviette piscine est fournie en début de séjour à chaque résident) Le restaurant est excellent et à prix tout à fait convenable (Mama Irina y est toujours présente!) Petite attention pour notre départ: une fiole de kitron, liqueur locale à base de citron
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Response from nikos on Aug 11, 2020
merci merci!

10/10 Excellent

Terrory

Travelled with partner
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Tutto perfetto dalla colazione alla piscina Da provare
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alberto, Milano

Travelled with partner
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Splendida struttura immersa in un’oasi di tranquillità, bellissimi gli spazi comuni e la piscina! Molto curato in ogni dettaglio! Personale gentilissimo e sempre disponibile! Una menzione particolare al barman e ai camerieri del ristorante che sono davvero splendide persone! Ci siamo sentiti coccolati e come a casa! Torneremo sicuramente!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Klaudia, Palma de Mallorca

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Being a small hotel decorated with taste and details makes it cosy and comfortable. Great swimming pool, good restaurant, very polite team. Plus it's next to a wonderful natural environment with incredible beaches. Paradise.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ana Rita

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Boa localização junto a praias bonitas e sossegadas mesmo em Agosto. Tem um supermercado a 5 minutos de carro. Proprietários muito prestáveis e simpáticos, trataram do aluguer da nossa scooter por bom preço e quando chegámos a scooter já estava á nossa espera. Excelente pequeno almoço e bar da piscina.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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Otroligt fint litet hotell
Detta hotell kan vi verkligen rekommendera. Det låg vackert och det var nära till stranden. Det var tyst på natten och sängarna var mk sköna. Servicen var super och vi har nog aldrig känns oss så välkomna på något annat hotell innan. Vi åt ganska ofta på hotellets restaurang som serverade utmärkt mat.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Laurent, Paris

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Hotel et sejour inoubliables
Cet hotel et l'équipe qui le gere sont tout simplement un cocktail parfait pour ceux qui recherche un état d'esprit détentendu "comme à la maison", une attention à tout instant mais en grande discrétion et un service familiale mais professionnel. Il s'agit d'un "petit hotel" familial mais le résultat est extraordinaire. Peu d'hotel en Grèce, ou meme ailleurs permettent d'atteindre ce niveau de satisfaction et de bien être. Le couché du soleil depuis la piscine, ou se situe le petit bar, nous hantera ma femme et moi quelques mois encore... Allez y les yeux fermés (mais avec un voiture qui est indispensable)

10/10 Excellent

Cristina, Torino

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Best time of our life in Naxos
Everything was really perfect. Nico is a perfect host, the time passed at Faros. The structure is really in a great position, the staff is always gentle and available for you, breakfast is fantastic, and it is really quiet outside. What else? They made us feel at home. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Amandine

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10/10 Excellent

Nicolas, Torcy

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Très bon hôtel, service très agréable
Hôtel bien situé, il fallait juste traverser la route pour aller sur la plage. La piscine était également assez grande. La chambre était très confortable. L'accueil était familial, mais aussi très professionnel.

10/10 Excellent

Arlette, France

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Notre meilleur hôtel dans les Cyclades
Une adresse qu'on aimerait garder pour soi. Nous avons passé 5 jours vraiment très agréables dans ce petit hôtel proche de la plage (déserte en ce début octobre). Notre location se composait d'une chambre à coucher avec balcon et d'une deuxième chambre avec un lit 1 personne. Une petite kitchenette avec réfrigérateur permettait éventuellement de préparer un repas. A notre arrivée, nous avons beaucoup apprécié de trouver une carafe de vin et une petite collation dans le frigo. Le petit déjeuner inclus dans le prix de la chambre est varié (jus d'orange frais en prime, plutôt rare dans les hôtels en Grèce!). Nous avons mangé plusieurs fois tout à fait correctement au restaurant familial de l'hôtel. Très belle piscine, avec en soirée un fond sonore bien agréable. Nous avons également profité des VTT mis à disposition pour découvrir les environs. Merci à Nikos pour son accueil et sa gentillesse.

8/10 Good

Eva, München

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Abgelegenes Hotel an herrlichen Stränden
Wir blieben zwei Nächte im faros Hotel. Die Entfernung von Chora erfordert ein Auto oder Moped, aber dafür hat man herrliche Buchten habt für sich alleine. Auch der Weg in den Süden Naxos lohnt sich, da man an der Küste entlang viele tolle Strände entdecken kann. Das Hotel ist recht klein und unser Zimmer hatte einen großartigen Blick Richtung Süden auf die Ägäis. Daß Zimmer ist hübsch eingerichtet und ist mit einer kleinen Küche ausgestattet, die zumindest zum Nudeln kochen ausreicht. Das Bad war allerdings sehr klein und trotz Duschvorhang stand es regelmäßig unter Wasser. Das Restaurant des Bruders liegt direkt vor dem Hotel und ist sehr zu empfehlen. Dort bekommt man das Frühstück mit frisch gepresstem Orangensaft und Spiegelei. Es gab pancakes oder selbstgemachten Milchreis zusätzlich zum üblichen griechischen Frühstück. Der Besitzer selbst stattet einen mit wobei Karte und Gurken Tipps für die Umgebung und die ganze Insel aus. Der Pool ist sehr groß und sauber, bei uns war es jedoch zu kalt zum reinspringen.

10/10 Excellent

Peter+Sonja, Switzerland

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the best!
Perfect room at a perfect place! Very helpful owner-family! Great Restaurant! AAAA++++

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle et Jean, St-Nicolas, Québec Canada

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TOUT SIMPLEMENT GÉNIAL!!!
Un petit domaine dans un havre de paix. Nous y sommes restés 4 jours et dans tous les hôtels que nous avons faits (6 au total), il les SURPASSE avec une longueur d'avance. Dans notre chambre, il y avait 2 lits, chacun dans une pièce fermé. Merveilleux pour les ronfleurs! Incluant une cuisinette! Nous avons rien a dire de négatif... à oui... une toute petite chose.... quelques chiens au loin s'amusent à japper le jour et la nuit mais on peut rien y faire...