Magnificent villa with private pool in the calm of the natural park

Wonderful little oasis tucked away from the crowds. I cannot pick any one thing to review because everything was just perfect. One thing that must be mentioned is the quality of contact and how helpful the host was. Alejandro almost instantly replied to WhatsApp messages and was the most accommodating and helpful host I have ever encountered. Quite honestly have not had such a relaxing break since our honeymoon 20 odd years ago. Thank you Alejandro. We will be back. Soon!

First up, we booked this Villa after being messed about with another Vrbo booking whose costs increased as the ‘Teen’ occupant used in the booking process had been omitted by Vrbo after correcting this the price increased by the owner €400! By now time was getting short so we chose this one out of what was now quite a short list. Bearing this in mind and shortly before travelling the owner told us yet again there was a mix up in the booking process that meant we now had to arrive a day later than originally booked which meant finding a room for a night, which is more hassle when you just want to start your holiday. On the day of checking in this process was a bit protracted and a bit later than planned we met with the key holder and taken to the property which for some reason had been set up for a baby? As the key holder didn’t speak any English and our understanding of Spanish is rudimentary,it was.a bit awkward. The first night my partner and l suffered many Mosquito bites which despite buying products to limit this didn’t work and we continued to suffer nights of disrupted sleep throughout. The accommodation itself was good, pool was ok. The outside oven didn’t really appeal to us as it appeared to be not used for a long while, we didn’t know if it had fuel or how you controlled it anyway. As this was the only oven, apart from the Microwave, it limited our eating options so we spent our time eating out every day apart from one.Word limit precludes any further comments!

The house and the garden are beautiful. It's a very quiet environment and it's a perfect location to reach every point on the island within 1 hour. There are some restaurants in the village and the. next bigger supermarket is a 10 minutes drive. The kitchen has a very good equipment. The hosts are very nice people and you will find very friendly cats :-) Absolute recommendation!

We spent 3 weeks at the house with our two sons (2,5 years and 3 months). It was the most amazing time. Our hosts really went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and help us with our every wish. The location of the house is idea for anyone seeking quiet, serenity and mountain views. Also all animal lovers will appreciate the small farm behind the house (our son loved helping to feed the animals daily). The house is very clean, offering everything one needs. Particularly the outside kitchen is amazing. All the most beautiful beaches, south and north, are reachable within max. 1h drive. It's such a great place - we are already planning our next trip to the house.

Our family of two parents and two teenagers spent two fantastic weeks at Villa Margarita. The house is located in a beautiful hilly setting from which it is easy to drive to any part of the island. The house itself is wonderful. The two double bedrooms are well separated so that no noise will bother the occupants of the other room, although the cries of a younger child would be easily audible. The pool allowed us to spend some days relaxing at the house. House is very clean and the interior is easy to maintain. The kitchen has good kitchen knives, cutlery, gas cooker etc. There is no oven but there is a great barbecue outdoors provided with firewood. As important as any quality at Villa Margarita, the landlords (Alejandro and his mother Alejandra) are the most hospitable and friendly I have known in my experience of renting villas in the Canaries. They only visit the villa individually to tend to the animals briefly and to check that all is well e.g. if you need new sheets, towels etc. or if you want advice. They won’t bother you if you prefer them not to. Alejandra grows vegetables and generously brought us fresh courgettes and lettuce. We have rented villas on every island in the Canaries and we have never felt more welcome than at Villa Margarita! The nearest beach (El Molinito) is a 20 minute drive. Beaches on the east coast can be reached in 30-40 minutes (depending on the beach) on smooth roads with very little traffic; driving on them is a pleasure. The beaches in the very south of the island might take an hour to get to (we didn’t go that far on our recent visit as there are many quiet and beautiful beaches within easy reach). For context, our idea of a good beach is one that is uncrowded, where swimming and snorkelling are good, and where there is perhaps one beach restaurant that includes fresh fish on the menu. As northern Europeans during the pandemic we found the house’s relative isolation and the island in general a very welcome break from the routine of home. Islanders and visitors are, of course, very sensible about wearing masks, using sanitiser and practising social distancing, but eating in outdoor restaurants was very welcome and it felt safe. Whether you visit the island for walking or for beaches, Villa Margarita is very highly recommended!

We absolutely enjoyed our stay! The rural surrounding and the animals behind the house were perfect for our kids. Alejandro and his mum as well as Damalis were very kind and communication was quiet easy. All our questions were answered on short notice and we didn‘t miss anything. Thanks!

We really enjoyed our stay. If you don't like animals go elsewhere. If you do like animals you will love it. We were greeted everyday by 6 cats and half a dozen roaming chickens with their cockerals. There are donkeys, sheep and goats, and in the distance lots of dogs. Nicely remote but not far from a main road or super market in Antigua. The owner is very friendly.

The clean, spacious and comfortable house is in a beautiful location for walking in the hills, while also having reliable WiFi. The villa's garden is an oasis in the middle of stony hills, with the lawn and trees kept alive by care and attention from the owner Alejandra. As described by other reviewers, there are cats, goats, sheep and hens/cockerels which wander around the ground, and add to the sense of being away from it all. There was everything we needed in the villa (no oven, but that did not detract from our holiday). A car is essential to drive the 10 to 15 mins to the supermarket to buy food (and drinking water - the desalinated water found on this island will not be to everyone's taste). For us a wonderful site for walking, cycling and photography in December.

The house was gloomy, cold and damp. It never sees the sun and the kitchen was lacking even basic cooking equipment and the cutlery and saucepans were ancient and dirty. The pool was very tired and the bathroom unusable with uncontrollable hot water and antique facilities. Calling this place a villa is a complete misnomer, it is an old farmhouse that needs both rebuilding and re-siting. The old lady owner was charming but her adjoining menagerie was unwelcome with her cockerels crowing all night. The worst holiday ever, I feel like asking for my money back. Describing this as a beautiful villa is a con. Disgraceful. Please remove me from your mailing list forthwith.

A lovely little villa kept in pristine condition by the owner Alejandro. She is a wonderful woman who could not do enough to help. She speaks no English but we all managed to get by. All rooms are a good size and virtually everything is provided for you from cleaning products to an iron and ironing board. The last few hundred yards are via an unpaved track so a car is essential and this is not a villa for those who want to pop out for a quick drink or a loaf of bread. It might not suit everybody but my wife and I loved it. Thank you Alejandro.