Villa Costa Tarifa sea view with views to Africa

A horrible experience. The house was filthy, the sheets were unwashed and covered in cobwebs and dirt. When we arrived, the neighbor turned on the electricity, which lasted until nightfall. At that point, we were left without electricity and hot water until the next day at midday when the neighbor came again and turned it back on, but it only lasted a few hours. The nights we spent there were in complete darkness and we had no hot water at all. It was bitterly cold; we only had a small wood-burning stove,which, of course, wasn't properly set up, and we had to go buy firewood on December 25th because the cold was unbearable. We left a day early because we couldn't endure the situation, especially with two small children who became ill; it was unbearable.Of course, the owner took no responsibility whatsoever and thought it was great that we had to leave early.The treatment was inhumane, and the experience was a complete disappointment. If this house isn't equipped to accommodate so many people in winter, I think it's a scam to rent it out.Of course, the owner hasn't refunded any money and has done nothing to compensate us for the fraud he's subjected us to.Its a drisgrace

Property is just as showed. Host is extremely informative and easy to contact before, during and after the stay. I would stay here again.

1. The washing machine didn’t fonctionate 2. The swimming pool wasn’t useful and cleaning 3. The kitchen isn’t wel equiped and one pan was rotten. 4. Nevertheless the vue is wonderful and thé neighbour very helpful 5. And take care of thé price on the internet the owner change it after you booked

The location and views are stunning, however the property was in poor condition. While some of this is due to the location and climate, the property as a whole was poorly maintained for the price we paid. The owner was extremely good at communicating while we were at the property and resolved any issues that could be resolved while there however dangerous access to the pool, windows falling off hinges and general cattiness of the property did not justify the price.

Me and my husband and our two dog hade the best holiday ever! What a marvelous place with a breathtaking view over the sea and Marocco. We wanted Relax and new Energi and Yes!!!,This is the place !!! The house was clean and nice. Beds very comfortable. We went to Tarifa every day and the way to drive is a little bit off roadbut not a problem. But It´s good to know ;-) The house is in the natural park of Tarifa with cows walking free. No problems having walks with the dogs. Sandra is great and friendly . We hade great how to drive' information from Andrew before we arrived. Also good to know the internet was working good but our mobiles we hade to switch on flight mode so they don´t charge you extra as you are so close to Marocco. I want to give the place All Stars !!!!because it´s a unic place!! Ofcourse some small things could be a little better.. but really I still dreaming of our days in the house...and I hope to go back next year!!!!

This is the second time we have stayed at one of Andrews houses in Tarifa, and both have been amazing! We had such a great time on our last trip, we were a little nervous this time as you know what they say about trying to recreate something....however we had no need to worry, this trip was possibly even better than the first, although not much between them! Casa Costa Uno, is once again set in the most incredible of locations, in spitting distance from the ocean with the mos amazing panoramic views across to Africa. The house is spacious and equipped with all you need for a home away from home, with views to die for from every room. The added bonus of the great swimming pool will ensure the kids are happy, whilst you sip on a beer and absorb the unique ambiance this incredible spot has to offer! As ever Andrew and his man on the ground, Manolo, were incredibly helpful and friendly, moved the beds around to suit our party (5 adults 4 kids) and went out of there way to ensure we were happy and had all we needed. Thanks Andrew, your places are one in a million, we will be back soon without a doubt! PS: anyone worrying about the access, don't, we had a fully loaded 7 seater van and a small ford fiesta and had absolutely no problem. In fact the track and the journey to and from the house simply add to the adventure!

Mystical location, breathtaking views both to the ocean and to mountains, Moroccan lights seen from the dinner table. If you are looking for comfort, this is not for you; if you are looking for adventure, this is exactly what you need.

We'd previously stayed at the second, smaller house, and this time it was the larger one. The location is amazing. It really feels isolated. You have to slowly wind down a rough road, I've seen comments about needing a 4-wheel drive but you really don't, you just need to drive slowly. The views are as in the pictures. The house was perfect for us, with a large dining table, large living room, great outdoor areas, (it's always windy near Tarifa though) and plenty of bathrooms. As Andrew, the owner says, the house is not hermetically sealed, there will be the odd bug, it's hard for sheets and towels to stay dry. The only thing I would say is that because of the difficulty in getting to the property, make sure you check if everything is in order. For example, the wood stove was in the process of being changed, the swimming pool was out of order and there wasn't any internet. You also need to bring absolutely everything apart from bedding and towels - water to drink, toilet paper, soap, dishwashing soap and sponges, etc. We knew this in advance but if we'd gone expecting those things we may have been disappointed. The advertisement should be kept more up-to-date to reflect the current state of the property. We'll be back for sure.

We saved up with family members for a weeks vacation at Andrew's home. Let's get to the good: Location is beautiful with amazing views. The pics of the house are accurate in that it is very simply furnished inside. Nice tv and satellite connection. Beds comfortable. You can hike down to the water although no beach really. Prepare for the famous Tarifa winds and flies...but flies are just part of nature to deal with. The Bad: For what we paid for the place, we were surprised at how many things had not been maintained. The only thing I needed for work was internet and made sure this was available. But----no internet connection which forced me to run to town everyday (sometimes twice). Big hassle. No microwave, doors coming off hinges, kitchen sink nozzle was broken not replaced until 5th day. A little bit of TLC would go a long way. Would love to give more stars, but we felt that for what we paid, it should have been in better shape. Wish Andrew the best in the future.

The property was exactly as advertised! The house was beautiful and clean. Andrew and Manolo were wonderful hosts who answered questions promptly. The view is spectacular and you are definitely surrounded by nature. We were able to access the house with a standard car, but would recommend (and it was recommended to us) to rent a car with a higher clearance (like a Jeep). Thank you for such an amazing vacation!