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Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 122691 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful spacious villa with fantastic views and private pool

Situated in an idyllic location, The Retreat is a luxury, 5 bedroomed villa set in its own olive grove, overlooking the stunning La Maroma mountain. Only 45 minutes from Costa del Sol's Malaga Airport and an hour from Granada airport. The villa has been furnished to the highest of standards and incorporates every modern convenience yet retains a typical Spanish style. Large private pool and terrace area provide the ideal location to relax. Tavernas and small local shops are nearby together with a myriad of tiny mountain villages to explore. 20 Minutes drive takes you to the Coast, a major shopping complex and all the entertainment facilities of the seaside resort of Torre del Mar. Further afield, Granada, Seville, Cordoba and Gibraltar are all within travelling distance. So, for location, The Retreat is simply perfect - nestling quietly in the mountains, with small shops and restaurants nearby, yet only 25 minutes from the bustle of the coastal resorts.


Activities/Sports/Shopping: Beaches] - There are a number of excellent beaches within easy reach. The nearest beach is at Torre Del Mar - a long wide beach with activities and facilities. There are a number of excellent beaches at Nerja including a naturist beach. [Waterparks/Themeparks] There is a water park 20 minutes away at Torre Del Mar and there are further waterparks and themeparks near Malaga. [Watersports] - Sailing, Jet skiing, Water skiing & Windsurfing are all available at many nearby places. [Shopping] - There is a large shopping centre at Torre del Mar and the town has many good shops. There are also many excellent smaller shops at Nerja. [Walking] - Easy or challenging, spectacular scenery. [Horse Riding, Fishing] - Available nearby. [Skiing & Snowboarding!] - About 1.5 hours away, near Granada is the major ski resort of Sierra Nevada. [Bowling and Cinema] - 20 minutes away in Torre del Mar.


Places to Visit: [Traditional Spanish Pueblos] - Many traditional 'white' villages all around. Each has its own character and has remained unchanged for hundreds of years - look out the fiestas (village parties) during the summer. [Alhambra at Granada] - This magnificent sight is definitely worth a visit. [Nerja Caves] - Spectacular cave complex, the best in Spain, includes concert hall. [Alpujarrás] - The setting for the popular book 'Driving over Lemons'. [Sierra Nevada] - Magnificent mountain range including ski resort. [Ronda and Seville] - quite a drive away but worth a visit. Ronda famous for its gorge and the home of Spanish bullfighting. Seville with its Moorish heritage and spectacular architecture - see the Giralda, one of the most famous buildings in Spain. Christopher Columbus sailed from here to discover America. [Gibraltar] - Quite a drive but worth a visit. See the Barbary apes, Africa and the famous gate to the Mediterranean. [Bird watching] Several local sites


Golf: There are two excellent golf courses nearby. [Baviera Golf] approximately 20 minutes away between Torre Del Mar & Velez Malaga. The 5,910 metres course is a Par 72 and is not as crowded as many courses found on the Costa Del Sol. [Club Anoreta] approximately 25 minutes away on the outskirts of Rincon de la Victoria. 5,976 metres long and a Par 72

Property manager

Beverley Drake

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car available
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2,691 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number VTAR/MA/654321

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

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Alcaucin, Andalusia

What's nearby

  • Centro Budista Karma Guen - 17 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Picasso Museum Malaga - 49 min drive - 53.9 km
  • Málaga Cathedral - 49 min drive - 54.3 km
  • Port of Malaga - 52 min drive - 55.5 km
  • Malagueta Beach - 55 min drive - 55.2 km

Getting around

  • Loja-San Francisco Station - 86 min drive
  • Malaga Airport (AGP) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Secret Garden - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Bar Enrique - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante la Sociedad - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Mesón Sara - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Verdugo Restaurante - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful spacious villa with fantastic views and private pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Beautiful spacious villa with fantastic views and private pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful spacious villa with fantastic views and private pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful spacious villa with fantastic views and private pool?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful spacious villa with fantastic views and private pool located?

Situated in the mountains, this villa is within 9 mi (15 km) of The Sierras of Tejeda, Almijara & Alhama, El Alcazar Recreationa, and Centro Budista Karma Guen. Ermita de San Isidro and Church of La Incarnation are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Beautiful spacious villa with fantastic views and private pool Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kate J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house
A beautiful house, in a stunning location. Definitely need a car. The house accommodated 11 people well, with plenty of space. The pool was fantastic, but deep. Alan and his wife next door were very friendly and accommodating. Great communication with owner prior to arrival.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer E.

Fabulous scenery
The house is situated in a glorious location. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house fitted 8 of us really well. We mixed dining at home using the bbq and the oven for pizza etc as It was easy to get to local shops by car and the occasional trip to EROSKI supermarket fitted in with a visit to the Water Park etc. The pool was a great size and everyone was able to enjoy it. There was plenty of crockery, cutlery, glasses etc. Extending full air conditioning to all bedrooms would be an advantage as the mobile units didn’t really cope with August temperatures. Neighbour Alan was most helpful and kept the pool in good order. We would recommend, provided people know you can’t walk to any restaurants as the only one previously mentioned was closed throughout our visit.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

avneet b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent villa for families
This villa was in a beautiful location in the mountains. We stayed as a family of 7 and it was very spacious and clean throughout. The neighbour Alan was extremely helpful and made our experience much more enjoyable. A thing to note is that a car is needed, although we already knew this. Many thanks to Bev for this great villa, we really felt comfortable staying here for a week 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

sue R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property, well equipped, tranquil and gorgeous
We had the most relaxing, amazing week at this gorgeous villa, set in the most glorious mountains , with incredible views. Fantastic neighbours , great base for exploring this lovely area, car is a must , will most definitely be returning
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic family time
Stayed 2 weeks everything as described, Villa had everything you needed. Location was in the hills with fantastic views. 20 drive mins if you want a beach. There was a large lounge area which was cool in the hot weather, bedrooms were large, plenty of room to pull out beds in twin rooms. Few mins drive from village with shops where you could get everything needed. You do need a car, but we knew this. Hopefully we will return. You are isolated but we had great family time, pool was fantastic. The neighbours Alan and Marilyn were very helpful with local info and with something we left behind. Thanks for everything, and take everything in your stride.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Beverley D.

A gorgeous villa with generous size pool
Excellent value, worked out at about £80 per person for a the week. Everything was extremely clean, bedrooms are very large, kitchen new and modern. Very quite and secluded amongst the olive trees with beautiful views of the mountains and Granada gap. Very relaxing holiday was had by all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Helen H.

Excellent property beautiful location
Beautiful villa lots of room went with 13 people.big pool which the kids and adults loved.situated in a lovely location with amazing views very quite and peaceful for a relaxing holiday.definitely need transport as roads are busy leading to village and quite a trek.village has a local bakery shops and bars Indian resturante which was fantastic,we went twice.there is a local bar if you turn right from the villa about ten min walk we went several times there beautiful views also do meals but we has tapas which were very good.overall I would definitely recommend this property.Steve the pool man was very helpful and even came to meet us as got lost on the way to the villa as I think the directions could be better and a more direct route would be easier.had a fantastic time thank bev x

10/10 Excellent

Nerijus A.

Liked: Cleanliness
wonderful villa
Nice villa. The only small drawback is that not all rooms have air conditioners.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Francisco F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Escaso y sucio
La casa, la piscina, el entorno, la ubicacion, todo muy bien. Sinenvargo la limpieza brillaba por su ausencia, faltaban almohadas y ropa de cama y el menaje de cocina muy limitado
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Días de lujo
Me ha parecido muy bien, amplio y comunicado, con todo tipo de detalles. Todo ha ido súper bien.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

virginie b.

Liked: Cleanliness
de très bonnes vacances
nous avons passé 10 jours en famille dans cette résidence (6 adultes et 4 enfants de 9 à 14 ans). les plus : la taille de la maison et l'espace pour chacun, la climatisation, la piscine, le calme. les points d'amélioration: les ustensiles de cuisine bien qu'il y ait tous les équipements il faudrait qu'il soit un peu plus adaptés à la réalisation de plat pour un groupe de 10 personnes et peut être un peu récents car on a eu du mal à ne pas faire bruler certaines recettes. Nous recherchions le calme de la montagne donc cela ne nous a pas déranger de faire 30 minutes de voiture pour aller à la plage sur une route sinueuse. nous avons apprécié d'avoir Alan pour nous conseiller et entretenir la piscine. en bref un très bon séjour
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Manola P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice views and a great stay!
Great place to stay with amazing views. The best part of the house is the pool, it’s great. The house is very spacious and well organized with a large kitchen. It’s an ideal place to relax some days with friends or family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolina R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great weekend in a splendid house
Bev and Alan are lovely, helpful and very close host. We surprised a lot when we saw the Bev's huge house. It's warm and very confortable and it has all you need to have some days of relax with frinds or family. We enjoyed so much. It might be we book again in summer if everything goes well. Thank you a lot Bev! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

2/10 Terrible

Ludovic C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Decepcionante, desperfectos y sucio
no recomendable bajo mi experiencia global. listado de vidicitudes: -persiana eléctrica del salón rota. -otras persianas con nudos en las cuerdas, no subían ni bajaban bien. -camas rotas. -tv con truco para que funcione. -sartenes viejas, paellera oxidada. -luz pobre en salón. -sábanas con manchas amarillas. -calentador de agua insuficiente para 3 baños -error en la leña pagada-entregada. -al grifo de la cocina le faltaba difusor que te moja al abrirlo. -Armario con madera posterior llena de humedad. -Paredes con humedad de haber corrido el agua del tejado. -Techo de habitación con agujeros de haber caído agua. -Faltaban bombillas en ciertas estancias. -Sin una olla para el tamaño del alojo. -Fosa séptica que subía el olor a la vivienda. -Moscas dentro por no haber mosquitera. -Casa poco higiénica, no limpiada correctamente. -las sillas de madera del patio estaban tiradas en el suelo, sucias y mal amontonadas. -El patio estaba sin barrer ni limpiar, con hojas ramas y excrementos de pájaros por todas partes. -el soporte para colgar la alcachofa de la ducha estaba suelto. -Dos huésped sufrieron caídas: una señora mayor al sentarse en la cama esta se hundió y acabó en el suelo porque estaban las maderas sueltas y un señor mayor le pasó igual en una silla que estaba deshecha del patio como todas las que tienen. Con todo esto al día siguiente me manda un cargo elevado para cobrar cosas rotas según ella, ni ella misma conoce el estado de lo que alquila mediante trabajadores porque ya lo estaban rotas antes de llegar. Menos una silla, no distingue romper del uso común y rotura, del mal uso. Que se ve en el tipo de rotura.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ana C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magic Christmas
We had a great time at Beverly's house. A magical Christmas!! The house was just what we expected and the enviroment is amazing. Thanks again for tour attention!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

María del Mar R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Estupenda casa para desconectar unos días
La casa está muy bien y no le falta detalle. La cocina muy completa, incluso tiene lavavajillas. Las fotos no le hacen justicia, está mejor de lo que creíamos. El acceso es fácil y tienes de todo a 5 minutos en coche. Beverly y Alan son un encanto y nos ayudaron con todo. Muy recomendable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Minerva R.

Recomendable
Bien
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tarek S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Encantadora casa rural en Alcaucin
La casa rural es perfecta para pasar unos días con amigos o familia. Es suficientemente grande para alojar cómodamente a 12-14 personas, y está muy bien equipada. Los exteriores son muy agradables y la piscina fantástica.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Marta S.

Buena casa para vacaciones con amigos
La organización de la casa es muy buena y amplia para un gran grupo de amigos, en nuestro caso fuimos 12 y tuvimos camas suficientes. Respecto a determinados aspectos de la casa si que tuvimos algunos problemas, por un lado la depuradora de la piscina no iba muy bien y al segundo día el agua se quedaba algo sucia, por otro lado el tostador no funcionaba y de manera general la limpieza de la casa no era muy buena, había zonas algo más sucias. A pesar de ello la casa está genial para pasar unos días, hay barbacoa y muchos juegos y zonas para pasar los días de manera muy cómoda :)
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

PASCAL P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour 08/21
Équipements vieillissants, table extérieure, éclairage extérieur, ustensiles de cuisine insuffisants, les lits simples sont de mauvaise qualité, 2 chambres ne sont pas climatisées (rafraîchisseurs d'air insuffisants pour la région). Pour le positif de cette maison, Alan qui fait le lien avec la propriétaire est d'une compétence, réactivité et gentillesse indéniable, c'est un plus pour les vacanciers. La piscine et la terrasse sont parfaites. Le lieu est très reposant avec tous les commerces à proximité. Plage à 25mn et grande surface à 20mn. Nous avons passés un excellent séjour et je recommande cette location. Encore merci Alan. Une superbe rencontre. "God save the Queen"
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carlos B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
We had a really great time here. The house is really comfortable for a big group and the pool is perfect. Also Beverley was great with everything we needed.

10/10 Excellent

Jose Maria P., Málaga

Liked: Cleanliness
Días para disfrutar
Todo en perfecto estado. Ideal para pasar unos días de tranquilidad y muy bien situado.

8/10 Good

Alberto M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adecuado para los 7 adultos que formaban el grupo
Correcto

10/10 Excellent

Ignacio S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enorme chalet con piscina
Estupenda casa con gran piscina para disfrutar de unos días de vacaciones.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020