“A dream Egyptian experience lived close up.” Our ideal holiday is where we stay amongst the local culture, for good and bad. An "England with sun all inclusive luxury hotel experience" is not for us. So we were sceptical about the online pictures of the flat. Surely this must be a mainstream hotel in the tourist part of town? We needn't have worried! The flat is cleverly tucked up and away on the edge of Luxor old town, amongst Egyptian families, businesses and street traders. Occasionally street noise can be heard, but it never disturbs. It opens directly into the main street. 1min walk away are the Tourist and Egyptian souks. Taxis, Kalesh and buses pass outside. Temple/museum sites in Luxor are a few minutes lazy walk away or a few pence ride if you need it even lazier. 5mins walk the other way is the Rail Station and modern shopping. It's a perfect location. Edward's and Freda's aim is to match hotel standards but I think they sell themselves short. In terms of relaxed comfort their service is better. All mod cons of course, good kitchen, no "extras" to add, ample breakfast served on the roof terrace, but best of all, Edward and Freda themselves to help getting used to day to day Egyptian life. Effectively we had our own very experienced guides, on call whenever required, a service worth it's weight in gold. We planned to make our own way to the sites but, thankfully, we asked them. Without charge they set up trips for us through a local agent, saving us money and lots of awkward hassle. We visited Karnak, The Valley Of The Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and took felucca and balloon rides. Our holiday became so much more simply by their knowing the area and people so well. To round off, in usual review terms everything was honestly and accurately described, clean and well maintained, with wonderful hosts. I would have no hesitation at all in recommending the property to anyone looking for an "in the culture" experience. We have some great holidays but both feel this one was really special. Chokron you two!

“A relaxed break in Luxor's rural west bank” I traveled with my father to the Goubli apartments for Christmas and New Year,over a two week period and we had a lovely time. The apartment we stayed in was huge, with three bedrooms, one en suite, a huge kitchen and two terraces with views over the surrounding cultivated land. The roof terrace provided all-day sunshine and even better views. We ate out a lot and cooked for ourselves but we also took advantage of the ability to book in the morning for dinner in the evening, prepared on demand by the resident chef. The food was excellent. The in-house staff speak some English and are very helpful. There is a big fridge in the foyer full of beer and water which you can help yourself to and sign for, to be paid for at the end. There is wi-fi in the foyer. If you need a taxi you can phone the proprietor, Jane, and she will arrange one. This works too for the trips to local sites and monuments. The walk to the ferry is around half an hour along good roads/tracks. Getting back via taxi is more complicated as most drivers don't know where it is (there are no road names on the West Bank) but we very much enjoyed the ferry and the walk. It was particularly nice to be away from the bustle of Luxor's main town. Tours are easy to arrange the proprietor who will sort out anything from car tours to aswan and elsewhere or boat trips, public or private. The proprietor, and English lady married to an Egyptian, has contacts everywhere which proved to be very useful. We had a great time and would recommend it to others if you like the peace and quiet, don't need shops and restaurants on your doorstep and don't mind a walk to the ferry or a taxi drive via the bridge to get in to Luxor.

“A dream Egyptian experience lived close up.” Our ideal holiday is where we stay amongst the local culture, for good and bad. An "England with sun all inclusive luxury hotel experience" is not for us. So we were sceptical about the online pictures of the flat. Surely this must be a mainstream hotel in the tourist part of town? We needn't have worried! The flat is cleverly tucked up and away on the edge of Luxor old town, amongst Egyptian families, businesses and street traders. Occasionally street noise can be heard, but it never disturbs. It opens directly into the main street. 1min walk away are the Tourist and Egyptian souks. Taxis, Kalesh and buses pass outside. Temple/museum sites in Luxor are a few minutes lazy walk away or a few pence ride if you need it even lazier. 5mins walk the other way is the Rail Station and modern shopping. It's a perfect location. Edward's and Freda's aim is to match hotel standards but I think they sell themselves short. In terms of relaxed comfort their service is better. All mod cons of course, good kitchen, no "extras" to add, ample breakfast served on the roof terrace, but best of all, Edward and Freda themselves to help getting used to day to day Egyptian life. Effectively we had our own very experienced guides, on call whenever required, a service worth it's weight in gold. We planned to make our own way to the sites but, thankfully, we asked them. Without charge they set up trips for us through a local agent, saving us money and lots of awkward hassle. We visited Karnak, The Valley Of The Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and took felucca and balloon rides. Our holiday became so much more simply by their knowing the area and people so well. To round off, in usual review terms everything was honestly and accurately described, clean and well maintained, with wonderful hosts. I would have no hesitation at all in recommending the property to anyone looking for an "in the culture" experience. We have some great holidays but both feel this one was really special. Chokron you two!

“Villa Bahri - Paradise” Villa Bahri is quite an oasis of tranquility. Nestled on a quiet street amid fields on the west bank of the Nile,the private garden is lovely and you can while away the hours if you like in the garden or on the private balconies. The interior is stylish and clean. Every modern convenience is available. Yasmina and ahmed gave us the run of the place and started by 'welcome home' and indeed we felt at home. Mohammed worried about our every need and loves to visit. He took one of us on a motorcycle ride. Mahmoud will drive you wherever you wish to go. They will provide any touring that you need, or let you relax and do your own thing. The villa is just a short walk to restaurants, shops, bicycle rental, the ferry, a great pastry shop, and most of all- really most of all, a wonderfully friendly neighborhood of kind and generous people. A week is hardly enough; some of our 'site touring' plans got thrown out the window to make room for our new neighborhood friend's hospitality. You can't go wrong with Villa Bahri. Thanks Yasmina, Ahmed, Mohamed, and Mahmoud!