This place was so amazing. Privately located in the most stunning surroundings. The house appeared bigger than expected but the interior could be updated to match the beautiful location. We rented a car to be able to drive to different beaches and then came back to the afternoons chilling at the pool and that was amazing, both kids and adults loved that. I loved that there was a great speaker for music, different seating options outside, beach/pool towels, barbecue area, the location between Malaga and Marbella. Would love to come back with familywith friends!

It's always great to go to Rafael's house (it's the third time). A beautiful, calm environment and our children love being in the pool all day.The barbecue, the beautiful sunset every day in the mountains and the peace without neighbours around.We recycle, giving ourselves the energy to return to our daily routine.Thanks, Rafael, we had a great time.

The agency - and Charlie in particular - was responsive and very helpful. The owner Rafael is also the one farming the land around. Having the owner close-by was a plus when we needed him : very responsive and friendly. He had some good nearby restaurant suggestions. The beds were made when we arrived and the house was clean. Bath towels, kitchen towels, baby cot, baby high chair etc. : everything was there and ready. Simple yet functional, the property is ideal for families, even with a dog. Ample parking space for 2-3 cars/van Self-picked oranges and lemons were ripe and delicious : thank you Rafael Add security at the pool for small children Ensure that all pans available in the kitchen are indeed suitable for induction stove. We rented in December. While one unit in a room was out of order, hot air heating was otherwise well working. Not knowing Spanish we were able to communicate the essentials using our smartphone's translation apps

Villa very well equipped Pool and garden excellent with shade to relax Stunning view Spiral stairs to first floor not appropriate for children and elderly Villa managers so helpful and friendly Overall a wonderful holiday Thank you

Villa very well equipped Pool and garden excellent with shade to relax Stunning view Spiral stairs to first floor not appropriate for children and elderly Villa managers so helpful and friendly Overall a wonderful holiday Thank you

The villa was lovely. Rafa was always on hand if we needed him. It was clean, had all the facilities we needed, amazing pool which was kept clean. The bedrooms were lovely and all air conditioned. We headed into Coin and Alhaurin el Grande most days and ate out most evenings. There were two friendly cats who would be with you all day and my daughter and niece named them boots and captain! We were a family of 6 and there was plenty of room for us all! The umbrella type things in the garden could do with replacing as there wasn’t much shade due to them not being completely covered due to wear and tear but if that’s all we’ve got to moan about, then that’s fine.

Perfect for families or groups, plenty of space to spread out so as not to feel claustrophobic and equally great spaces to gather as group. We really enjoyed having the option of two seating areas outside, and really maximised the BBQ space and accompanying fridges. The pool area is lovely, as is the surroundings, so it's a perfect location for relaxing outside. We were a group of 8 and it was a perfect size, and suitable for all members of the family from Grandad's and Grandma's to our tiny baby, The inside space was cool and clean, so ideal to escape from the heat when needed. Shops are a 5 minute drive to stock up on groceries but plenty of options to venture and explore further afield and really convenient from Malaga airport - about 30 min drive. We would stay again!

We had such a great time here. The garden was amazing, with fantastic views of the sunsets over the mountains. Picking fresh lemons from the garden was wonderful and the kids loved being able to explore the lemon and orange groves looking for lizards! The pool was clean and a great size, if a little chilly this early in the season... The host, Rafa, was incredibly friendly and responded quickly to any questions we had. The house and garden had loads of spots for us to hang out - as a group of two families, it offered plenty of space for us to all be together to eat and drink, as well as lots of time for us to be apart for a bit of downtime. Perfect! The olive grove dining table might be our favourite place of all time. The double and king size beds all seemed to have brand new mattresses and pillows, which was great, but they are definitely on the firm side! Everything was clean and we felt at home here very quickly. Would definitely recommend. The nearby town of Coin was lovely and we much preferred it to Alhaurin el Grande. Well worth a trip out for tapas at El Rincon in the church square. The spiral staircase up to the main bedroom is incredibly steep, and all the other bedrooms are downstairs. If you have very little children who you might need to get up to in the night, this could be a problem. You wouldn't want to come down those stairs in the dark or in a hurry! A bit of extra info about things like where to dispose of rubbish etc. would have been helpful in the welcome pack, as we didn't like to keep bothering Rafa with our questions. FYI, you can dispose of your rubbish in any municipal bin - they are dotted around everywhere in villages and towns. The closest were either in Villafranco de Guadalhorce or by El Trocha, the petrol station where you meet Rafa to collect the keys. Keep your recycling in a separate bin bag - there is a note on the fridge about what you can recycle in which bin. There are two farm cats that like to hang out at the villa. Incredibly friendly and we were ok with them chilling with us on the sunbeds, but I guess not everybody would want them nearby.