Nice and cozy house in rural surroundings

Vanessas and Domingos apartment is a perfect place to live away from mass tourism on Tenerife. We stayed there for about 3 months with our little baby daughter. The flat is spacious and clean and everything is like it is described. We stayed there between October and January and the village and flat got quite cold. There is a wooden stove to heat the living room, but especially the bedroom and bathroom got cold. So bring some thick socks and sweaters if you’re there during wintertime ;) The highlight of this apartment is Vanessa and her family who live in the same building. They helped us with everything from doctors and pharmacy visits, where to get vaccinated, to any other questions or requests we had. Even got us some heating blankets and a LOT of firewood :D they made us really feel at home. Icod El Alto is a charming little village that has some bars and some small shops for everyday groceries you can reach by foot. Larger stores or malls are in Los Realejos - about 20-30 min by car. The location of the village is good for trips to the nearby Orotava valley or beyond as well as to Icod de los Vinos or the sights in the other direction. There are some nice hiking trails as well. The only thing that bothered us a bit was the street in front of the house. Some people drive really fast, which can be in turn very loud. I can totally recommend Vanessa’s place for anyone who wants a spacious place to start trips from on Tenerife.

The flat was really nice and spacious and well equipped. However, because of its open plan nature, it was cold despite the owners lending us 2 heaters. It was up 4 flights of steep stairs so many people might find this a problem. It is also high up in the hills and access to and from other areas of the island is very difficult, even with a hire car. The owners were extremely kind and helpful