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Spectacular, 6 bedroom villa with large private pool in Nature Reserve area

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Outdoor pool
Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 12475 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
    Gym
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Spectacular, 6 bedroom villa with large private pool in Nature Reserve area

The villa at Alcaucin: set in the rolling landscape of the Andalucian hills, within easy reach of the sparkling city of Malaga and the beaches of the Costa del Sol, the villa at Alcaucin is the perfect base for your holiday. Email us for enquires and our website. Whether you want to take your extended family for a bit of fun in the sun or need a spell of rest and recuperation, the villa has a wonderful swimming pool (one of the largest in the area) surrounded by tile and stone, Spanish style, and set in beautifully landscaped gardens. The large, relaxing living room is equipped with a wide screen TV, DVD player and satellite, there’s a well equipped kitchen and dining room if you fancy cooking - with a BBQ located near the kitchen, and with 5 ensuite bedrooms and one additional bedroom not en suite, there’s plenty of room to spread out. So, is it a glass of wine by the pool, or a night out sampling local restaurants and bars. We are now more eco friendly with solar panels providing ample hot water.

Celebrity approval: The villa has been built with a great deal of love and care. Every detail has been designed from scratch and the early photographs show a bare plot of land where we literally built from the ground up-wards.

We hope you'll respect that the villa is a no smoking premises. The pool is the largest private pool in the area and has been designed for exercise swimming as well as recreation. Many celebrity's and professional people have already stayed in the villa and the villa is known locally as 'Villa Grande' - 'The Grand Villa'. There is great privacy!

Amenities: The largest indoor shopping Mall in Southern Spain is only 15 minutes drive away. So, as well as great local shopping, guests can avail themselves of great designer shopping. The mall has one of the largest supermarkets(amazing fish counter) in the area.
The nearest beaches are only 20 minutes drive away. The nearest aqua park is close to the shopping mall. A terrific 18 hole golf course is 20 minutes drive away.

Close by: A drive through the mountains is well worth while and within 90 minutes you can find yourself in the historic and sparkling city of Granada. A further 20 minutes drive and you have the fantastic Ski resort of Sierra Nevada. Many locals make the trip up there for some great 'sunshine' skiing.

Property manager

Graeme Smith

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Optional ski privileges

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 5,113 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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/02915

We should mention

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

About the area

Map
Alcaucin, Andalucia

What's nearby

  • El Alcazar Recreationa - 10 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Centro Budista Karma Guen - 18 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Picasso Museum Malaga - 49 min drive - 51.6 km
  • Port of Malaga - 52 min drive - 53.1 km
  • Malagueta Beach - 57 min drive - 55.5 km

Getting around

  • Málaga (AGP) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Secret Garden - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bar Enrique - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante la Sociedad - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mesón Sara - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Verdugo Restaurante - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Spectacular, 6 bedroom villa with large private pool in Nature Reserve area have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Spectacular, 6 bedroom villa with large private pool in Nature Reserve area pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular, 6 bedroom villa with large private pool in Nature Reserve area?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular, 6 bedroom villa with large private pool in Nature Reserve area?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular, 6 bedroom villa with large private pool in Nature Reserve area located?

This family-friendly Alcaucin villa is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of The Sierras of Tejeda, Almijara & Alhama and El Alcazar Recreationa. Centro Budista Karma Guen and Ermita de San Isidro are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Spectacular, 6 bedroom villa with large private pool in Nature Reserve area Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 31 reviews" "
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7.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Helen W., Solihull United Kingdom

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
The plus points for this villa are that the owners were very accommodating when we wanted to change our dates, the pool was large and the view was pleasant. Unfortunately, the villa was the dirtiest we have ever stayed in. The floors were filthy, the furniture was dirty, there were cobwebs everywhere including in one of the kitchen cupboards. The owners quite rightly request that only plastic glasses are used round the pool however most of the plastic tumblers provided were broken. The kitchen cupboards were full of stuff so there was nowhere to store food and a number of the cupboard door handles were key rings as the original pull handles had fallen off. Two single beds shown in the pictures have since been replaced with what appeared to be two wooden camp beds. Overall this villa is in desperate need of a lot of tlc. Definitely not one to return to.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

Liked: Cleanliness
10/10
Amazing villa in a stunning location. Everything as advertised and such an amazing place to stay. Would 100% recommend to family and friends. The local neighbour Bev was such a help too recommending loads of places to go which just made everything so much better. The owners are quick to reply to messages and can’t be any more helpful. When we asked how to clean the pool (heavy use with lots of sun cream will make any pool ‘dirty’) a pool cleaner arrived the next day. Just brilliant all round. Book this villa before someone else does!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina G.

Family Holiday
The property was large and accommodated us all easily. The location is perfect with amazing views from all around the property. The swimming pool is large and the terrace big enough to have lots of sunbeds and space. We loved eating on the terrace in the evening watching the sun go down over the mountain and the lights come on in all of the little villages. Check in was easy and the owners were always available via email. We had a wonderful family holiday with 3 generations of our family joining together
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Helen C.

A lovely villa
Overall a lovely villa although a little tired. Fabulous views. Bev and Karen who look after the property were exceptionally friendly and helpful. We had a great holiday.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grace L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic gataway
Wonderful hosts, had a fantastic week here with friends. The villa is in walking distance of shops. Note that bigger supermarkets are a bit of a drive away (nearer to Malaga) so it might be worth stopping off on your way to the villa if you're coming in from Malaga.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary holiday
Beautiful house, stunning location, perfect for a family gathering of all ages ( from 5 to 72) We all enjoyed our stay immensely. Would recommend without hesitation. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Just spectacular
Amazing from start to end. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Julia A.

It is a wonderful villa in a spectacular place.
It was such an exciting arrival ! The directions good, the views breathtaking. The layout of garden and pool really beautiful, so marvellous to find loquat and lemons hanging ripe on the trees( and, I think carob? ) . There were 9 of us ranging from 7 to 72. The apportioning of rooms worked out fine. It was great to be able to walk (steep tho it was) into the village and eat out or explore. People were friendly and helpful. Mosquitoes not out in full force and the air felt good , as did the sunshine! We had a couple of trips out ,one to the astonishing Alhambra and also to the sea. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and would recommend it, many thanks.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ian B.

The villa was fantastic, very spacious, clean and well equipped.
The villa was excellent. It was clean, spacious and well equipped. The pool was a very good size and the kids loved it. The location was really good and the views were spectacular. The village of Alcaucin is really authentic. Overall a very relaxing holiday. I would recommend to anyone who wants a really relaxing holiday. Thank you.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sean P.

Beautiful spot
Not an area of Spain that we'd been to before, and a bit of a hidden gem. Alcaucin is a small and picturesque hilltop village with a decent selection of bars and restaurants. Perfect for a wander in the evening for a bite to eat etc. The villa is set slightly down the hill from the village, meaning a bit of a steepish 10/15 min walk up to the village, but with the resultant benefit of a downhill return home in the evening. There is a small car park at the end of the village for those not wanting to walk. The villa itself and its setting are superb, a great vista from the patio of the surrounding hills and the valley. Olive who takes care of the villa was very friendly and welcoming, and is a mine of information regarding the village and local area. The accommodation is spacious and well finished. We were a party of 11 (6 adults & 5 children), and at no time felt like we were on top of each other.. The pool is large, and was a welcome relief when the temperature started soaring in the early afternoon. All bedrooms had A/C which was a blessing on a couple of very warm nights. There are plenty of poolside sun beds and tables and chairs dotted about the patio area. The shaded wooden veranda beside the pool was a lovely spot to laze and soak in the views. The outdoor BBQ worked well and is conveniently located close to the kitchen. All in all a marvellous location and a great holiday retreat. Many thanks to Catherine and Graeme for a friendly, very efficient rental booking. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2017