Wonderful Andalusian house in a superb Nature Reserve

The house was full of character. It’s definitely a rural idyll and not sophisticated or luxurious. If you like a rustic farmhouse on a hillside with a 15 minute scramble down to a semi-deserted beach (with 2 lovely bars/restaurants) come here. It’s basic living with gorgeous views and very private. Lots of places to sunbathe or sit around in the shade. No bbq’s allowed in Andalucia during the summer. The cottage/lodge is a separate building and again very rustic. Quick trips to whitewashed towns are easy from here as road links are less than 100 metres from the gate to the property. A great place for up to a week.

This was our first holiday for 3 years so there was a heavy weight of expectation, which the property lived up to in full. The location is wonderful, with tranquil terraces looking down to the Mediterranean. The accommodation is simple, but beautifully furnished. The playa del canuelo is lovely and even in August there was still plenty of space (although the limited number of umbrellas to rent fill up by the afternoon). The snorkeling is excellent along the rocks at the end of the beach, which has a very good restaurant (kitchen closes at 7.30, so perhaps better for lunch). A real find on the Costa del sol.

The houses are true Andalucian and hold everything one needs; the unfenced pool is challenging with a 4 year and a 2 year old but nonetheless it is a superb asset to the venue. Eventhough there is a path down to the marvelous beach and the superb lunchplace we took the 2 euro minivan down the mountain. The houses were spotlessly handed over to us by the cleaning team! PERFECT HOLIDAY IN EVERYWAY!

This house is wonderful, secluded with beautiful views. We hardly ever wanted to leave. We did not rent a car, against Olaf's advice, but found that was just fine. The beach is a lovely walk and we enjoyed both restaurants down there so most days that we never needed transportation. When we did, taxis are reliable and reasonable. We had a little difficulty describing the place to them at first, but found most know entrada playa del Cañuelo and you can meet them just a short walk from the gate. The only situation I can think of in which I wouldn't want to stay there is with a crawling infant or toddler. Because of the pool and terraces it's better for kids who can understand and follow a few safety rules. Mine are 6 and 10 and loved the place. We didn't want to leave!

Our stay was idyllic. This is a very peaceful space. It is rustic but with all the modern requirements. Check in was easy and the hosts were very responsive with our questions and needs. It is a lovely hike down to a very secluded beach. My partner and I were here for a cycling adventure and our own yoga retreat and this property was perfect. Our only regret is that we didn't book it for the whole two weeks of our stay.

Beautiful location, excellent! Jan