En pleine nature et au pied de la sierra la situation est exceptionnelle.Il y règne le calme absolu..La villa est très confortable et décorée avec goût.Nous avons profité de la piscine à 26 degrés malgré les nuits qui rafraichissent...Un système électrique nous permettait facilement de bâcher la piscine la nuit.On a adoré la plancha pour les grillades. On recommande et nous reviendrons sans doute pour un plus long séjour. Merci aux propriétaires pour ce beau panier d'acceuil.

Bien accueillis, nous avons été guidés vers la villa, très isolée. On se sent seul au monde au milieu des amandiers. Beaucoup de soleil. La villa est très bien équipée et spacieuse. La piscine est bien entretenue (visite du pisciniste durant notre séjour). À proximité, nous avons visité Vélez Rubio et Vélez Blanco et la réserve naturelle « Sierra María-Los Vélez », ou on peut faire de jolies balades. Pour une journée à la mer, nous avons choisi le village de Las Negras, au milieu du « Cabo de Gata ». Le paysage est magnifique avec des criques naturelles. Seul petit bémol du séjour : en montagne, beaucoup de vent qui peut être frais, surtout en soirée et la nuit (fin septembre). Superbes vacances :-)

Une semaine de pure détente dans un très bel endroit au milieu des amandiers et un accueil au top avec des propriétaires à la fois discret et convivial d'une grande gentillesse. On ne peut que recommander ! Région vraiment dépaysante ! A 2h de Grenade et de l'Alhambra à visiter absolument!

We enjoyed our stay in the villa very much! The environment is really beautiful!

The major plus point for us was the extreme peace and quiet we enjoyed and the chance to wake up undisturbed by anyone or anything. Silence is so rare in our lives and the chance to experience it for two weeks was magical. All you can see are the mountains, sky and surrounding fields full of almond trees. All you can hear is birdsong and bees humming. The villa is well equipped and I felt comfortable doing more cooking there than I normally would on holiday. Small touches such as an international adaptor, hairdryers and shopping bags were very useful, as was lots of English DVDs and Xbox games. There was a lot of international television but sadly nothing in English, however Netflix came to the rescue and worked well considering the remote location. As we went in mid-October we didn't use the pool room facilities, the plancha or the pool. The pool was delightful to look at but far too cold in October - we're not that hardy! so we'll have to go back to try it out. Although there is sleeping space for 8, I would say there is only room for 4 adults comfortably in the villa, unless you spend all your time outdoors. Again, not a problem in summer. It is worth emphasising the remoteness of the villa because with the beauty of the peace and silence comes a 25 minute drive before you reach civilisation. We loved being remote, but the practicalities of being so far away from everyone meant that we spent a lot more time driving than we wanted to (and we love exploring by car so that is saying something). The twisty mountain roads were also the cause of several bouts of travel sickness amongst us adults, particularly in the dark, so consider if this would cause you a problem. Be prepared for the last 200m to the villa which is an extremely steep, uneven track of stones so when hiring a car, make it something a bit more robust. However this is a jewel of an area with plenty to do and places to explore, including Grenada and Murcia. We would definitely return. Thanks particularly to the owners for their prompt contact, extremely helpful and friendly approach and fast return of our deposit.

Fantastic well stocked (as in cutlery/crockery/vinegars/spices etc etc) family villa (although there was only two of us - we love space to ourselves) - great place for cooking and eating outdoors. Pool area is amazing - views are spectacular and because surrounding villas are unoccupied we found the privacy - just the way we like it. Only down side for us as a couple - we choose not to cook for ourselves on holiday - tend to have jaunt out somewhere for a coffee - then back for lunch and relax (again) so found choices of where to eat on an evening (locally) very limited - either restaurant at the garage where food was OK and people very friendly - and patient with our attempts at Spanish with Google - only other place was the nearby monastery just up the hill from the Villa - again food was OK - didnt find it outstanding as others had seemed to but again very friendly (menu only in Spanish - translation thanks again to Google) - We enjoyed the villa, had a lovely welcome from Mary who we by chance met up with at the garage restaurant on the Friday (festival night) and had a wonderful night with her and Carl enjoying their translations of locals conversations. Would I go back - YES - one thing to watch out for if you arrive on a Sunday afternoon there are NO supermarkets open in Albox to do your shopping - so shop a bit nearer to Almeria where there are some open. Otherwise it means a trip out the next day - which we usually like to keep as a total chill day. Overall a lovely relaxing place, and thanks to the owners there is nothing you will be short of. They have made a lovely haven with their care and love.

Fantastic 'well stocked' (as in cutlery/crockery/vinegars/spices etc etc) family villa (although there was only two of us - we love space to ourselves) - great place for cooking and eating outdoors. Pool area is amazing - views are spectacular and because surrounding villas are unoccupied we found the privacy - just the way we like it. Only down side for us as a couple - we choose not to cook for ourselves on holiday - tend to have jaunt out somewhere for a coffee - then back for lunch and relax (again) so found choices of where to eat on an evening (locally) very limited - either restaurant at the garage where food was OK and people very friendly - and patient with our attempts at Spanish with 'Google' - only other place was the nearby monastery just up the hill from the Villa - again food was OK - didn't find it outstanding as others had seemed to but again very friendly (menu only in Spanish - translation thanks again to Google) - We enjoyed the villa, had a lovely welcome from Mary who we by chance met up with at the garage restaurant on the Friday (festival night) and had a wonderful night with her and Carl enjoying their translations of locals conversations. Would I go back - YES - one thing to watch out for if you arrive on a Sunday afternoon there are NO supermarkets open in Albox to do your shopping - so shop a bit nearer to Almeria where there are some open. Otherwise it means a trip out the next day - which we usually like to keep as a total chill day. Overall a lovely relaxing place, and thanks to the owners there is nothing you will be short of. They have made a lovely haven with their care and love.

Muriel et Laureano ont toujours été à notre écoute, ont répondu à nos attentes et ont été de très bons conseils. On tient d'ailleurs à les remercier pour ce suivi, cette organisation et cet accueil . Nous étions 4 adultes et 4 enfants. La villa est très bien et on a bien profité de la piscine. Le côté cuisine d'été est vraiment super, on faisait la cuisine (plancha professionnelle) et on y mangeait midi et soir. Les enfants (ainsi que les adultes) ont pu profiter des jeux mis à leur disposition (console, yam's, ping-pong, billard.....etc) La villa se situe dans la montagne au milieu des amandiers, la vue est magnifique. Si vous recherchez de la tranquillité, je vous conseille vivement de louer cette maison.

Totally relaxing stay. The beautiful view of the hills dotted with almond trees combined with no traffic or crowds makes this villa location perfect for anyone looking to chill, At night, the view of the milky way and the orange mars is a wonder to see especially those that have too much light pollution at home. I even spotted Andromeda through my binoculars. The pool is large and cool perfect for a dip when the sun is too hot. The recent addition of the pergola with a screen was a great idea as this is a better shield from the sun than the parasols. There is no air conditioning in the house with fans to keep you cool. We found that even in mid August we didn't have the fans switched on all the time as the temperature inside the house was fine. So, if you're looking for a completely relaxing holiday and savour that feeling of nothing to do apart from chilling out - this one is for you.

Totally relaxing stay. The beautiful view of the hills dotted with almond trees combined with no traffic or crowds makes this villa location perfect for anyone looking to chill, At night, the view of the milky way and the orange mars is a wonder to see especially those that have too much light pollution at home. I even spotted Andromeda through my binoculars. The pool is large and cool perfect for a dip when the sun is too hot. The recent addition of the pergola with a screen was a great idea as this is a better shield from the sun than the parasols. There is no air conditioning in the house with fans to keep you cool. We found that even in mid August we didnt have the fans switched on all the time as the temperature inside the house was fine.So, if youre looking for a completely relaxing holiday and savour that feeling of nothing to do apart from chilling out - this one is for you.

La villa erase una vez est située au milieu des amandiers dans un lieu calme et reposant. Les paysages autour sont impressionnants à chaque moment de la Journée . Les petits villages de Vélez-Rubio et Vélez-Blanco sont accessibles par une jolie petite route à travers la montagne et agréable pour profiter des douces soirées d’été autour de quelques tapas et boissons fraîches. L’observation de la Voie lactée est magique, peu d’endroit offre ce spectacle étoilée, ici pas de pollution lumineuse ! Les nombreux équipements de la villa permettent de distraire toute la famille. L’immense piscine est un vrai bonheur le soir après une journée de visite, pour se relaxer et se rafraîchir. La mer est à 1h de route et nous avons trouvé des plages et des criques sympas où il y avait peu de monde. En bref, nous avons passés deux excellentes semaines avec un temps magnifique constant et nous recommandons cette villa sans hésitations à tous ceux qui aiment la nature, le calme et la beauté des paysages. Merci à Muriel et Laureano pour leur accueil et leur organisation. Véronique, Thierry, Armand et Charline

J'avoue que j'étais peu emballée au départ quand mon époux a proposé de louer cette villa sur le conseil d'un de ses collègues qui y avait passé ses vacances. Nous sommes parti avec mes 3 enfants (11, 14, 17 ans), ma soeur et ses 2 enfants (12-16 ans) . Mes appréhensions se sont envolées une fois arrivés à la villa. Nous avons été très agréablement accueilli par Muriel et Laureano, les propriétaires. La vue est époustouflante tout comme le calme qui y règne. La villa est très bien équipée, rien ne manque pour passer un agréable séjour. Il y a 4 véritables chambres (avec des vrais lits et pas de canapé-lit !) qui sont toutes bien décorées. Ma soeur est restée dans la villa avec les enfants, tandis que nous avons profité de la chambre près de la piscine pour un peu d'intimité et surtout une vue magnifique le matin. Les enfants n'ont pas eu le temps de s'ennuyer : piscine, discothèque improvisée, match de ping-pong et de pétanque, jeux de société et observation des oiseaux : hirondelles et guêpiers (nous a dit le voisin Miguel). La mer se situe à une heure de route de la villa. Revenir le soir après une journée au bord de l'eau nous faisait plaisir car après l'animation des plages, retrouver un peu de calme, cela faisait du bien ! Mon époux qui aime cuisiner s'est essayé à la plancha. Grâce aux plantes aromatiques du jardin, tout était un vrai délice. Les commerces ne sont pas tout proches mais les 2 frigos mis à disposition nous ont permis de ne pas faire des emplettes tous les jours. Nous avons profité de la tournée du boulanger local qui nous a livré du pain sur commande. Le soir, il était très plaisant de rester au dehors sur le lounge pour observer la myriade d'étoiles et surtout les étoiles filantes. Mary, qui est la personne de contact sur place en l'absence de Muriel et Laureano est aussi charmante. Nous avons eu un problème de clé qui a été résolu très rapidement par ses soins. En résumé, nous avons tous passé des super vacances dans cet endroit magnifique. Nous le recommandons vivement.

La villa eraze una vez est un lieu de sérénité, loin de la pollution de la ville, situé en pleine montagne. La villa comporte plusieurs chambres ainsi que plusieurs salles de bain. J’ai eu un petit coup de cœur pour la chambre se situant près de la piscine, donnant une vue époustouflante dès le réveil. L’endroit contient une cuisine très bien équipée, à l’intérieur, ainsi qu’une cuisine ouverte près de la piscine permettant de se faire de bons petits plats, grâce à la plancha disponible. De nombreux endroits sont disponibles pour faire une sieste à l’extérieur, soit sur le toit dans l’espace « zen », soit près de l’entrée de la maison, soit en-dessous des pergolas afin de retenir un peu d’ombre. A l’arrière de la villa, il y a un sympathique petit terrain de pétanque, agréable avec un apéro. Au niveau de la localisation, l’endroit se situe à plus ou moins 15minutes d’une petite ville et à 30 minutes de Velez Rubio où je vous conseille d’aller manger le fameux « chuleton » au Asador espadin . Il y a notamment des sources d’eau accessibles à 5minutes en voiture. Je vous recommande vivement la Villa Eraze una vez !

If you are looking for isolation then this is the place for you. We loved the peace and beauty of the surrounding area, you can park the car, lock the gates and be at peace with the world. It is a long drive to the nearest large town of Albox, so it is essential that you do your shopping prior to arrival. We didn't drive around a lot, so we never found out if there was a local shop to go to. The house, it's name translates to Once upon a time, didn't really reach to fairytale heights for us. At night there are lights which come on which helps to promote the fairytale nature. The house is full of everything you need, you just need to hunt into the array of cupboards to find it. Yes, its a bit of an adventure!. There are three bedrooms in the main house and a double in an annex to the summer kitchen. The master bedroom, we felt was a bit of a disappointment, the bed had two single mattresses on top of what seemed to be a double. You feel very precarious pearched on it. The owners suggested we use the annex bedroom, but that didn't work for us. On the outside, the patio surrounds the house on three sides and there are different places to sit and eat. We loved the opportunity to eat outside. The steps lead down to to pool and summer kitchen, We used the pool at lot. It's a very good size and the water cooled us down when we felt too hot. We didn't take the opportunity to use the summer kitchen with it griddle for barbecues. Overall, the house is an interesting one, with plenty of character. If the owners are seeking a fairytale destination, then its a work in progress. It needs more to make it so. Would we go again, then yes we would. The location is fantastic for solitude and views over the surrounding countryside. The owners require paperwork to be signed and returned. It's a bit onerous compared to other villas that we have booked using this site. Overall we had a very good week's holiday.

If you are looking for isolation then this is the place for you. We loved the peace and beauty of the surrounding area, you can park the car, lock the gates and be at peace with the world. It is a long drive to the nearest large town of Albox, so it is essential that you do your shopping prior to arrival. We didnt drive around a lot, so we never found out if there was a local shop to go to. The house, its name translates to Once upon a time, didnt really reach to fairytale heights for us. At night there are lights which come on which helps to promote the fairytale nature. The house is full of everything you need, you just need to hunt into the array of cupboards to find it. Yes, its a bit of an adventure!. There are three bedrooms in the main house and a double in an annex to the summer kitchen. The master bedroom, we felt was a bit of a disappointment, the bed had two single mattresses on top of what seemed to be a double. You feel very precarious pearched on it. The owners suggested we use the annex bedroom, but that didnt work for us. On the outside, the patio surrounds the house on three sides and there are different places to sit and eat. We loved the opportunity to eat outside. The steps lead down to to pool and summer kitchen, We used the pool at lot. Its a very good size and the water cooled us down when we felt too hot. We didnt take the opportunity to use the summer kitchen with it griddle for barbecues.Overall, the house is an interesting one, with plenty of character. If the owners are seeking a fairytale destination, then its a work in progress. It needs more to make it so. Would we go again, then yes we would. The location is fantastic for solitude and views over the surrounding countryside. The owners require paperwork to be signed and returned. Its a bit onerous compared to other villas that we have booked using this site. Overall we had a very good weeks holiday.

Nous avons passé un super séjour dans cette magnifique villa! Nous avons gagné sur Facebook 1 semaine dans cette villa comment dire super cadeaux car nous avons pu découvrir L'Andalousie avec notre famille ! La villa est quand même un peu éloigné de certain endroit vous avez 30mn la première ville pour vos course ou les marché d'ailleurs le marché de Albox et super nous avons aussi fait celui de Carboneras mais 1h30 de route nous voulions voir la mer qui d'ailleurs était magnifique! Sinon vous avez la mer a 1h de la villa! Nous avons adoré notre séjour malgré que nous devions toujours prendre la voiture pour visité! Après pour les amoureux de la montagne et des bains de soleil c'est pour vous car c'est très calme pas embêté par les voisins ça c'est sur! Pour ce qui aimes le shopping vous avez un super centre commercial a Lorca moins d'une heure environ! Mais un super centre commercial. Quoi dire d'autre Muriel et Leonardo des gens très gentils. Nous sommes partis avec 2 bébés de moins de 2 ans un peu dur avec la piscine à côté car toujours peur qu'il tombe dedans! Voilà je croi que j'ai a peut près tout dit! Merci encore à Muriel et Leonardo pour nous avoir accueilli dans leur villa .

Mi experiencia ha sido mala, la prespectiva con que estan hechas las fotos de la casa no se iguala a la realidad, la casa sucia y sin un minimo de interes para solucionarlo, decepción al llegar después de pasar 9 horas en la carretera, aunque después de las quejas a los dos dias de estar allí nos devolvieron el dinero y pudimos continuar las vacaciones que fueron dos dias mas cortas.

We stayed here with 4 children aged 8-16. The pool and wifi were great for them. There was a pool table and table tennis but they were so packed into the summer kitchen under piles of inflatables they were unused during our stay. The boules pitch was enjoyed though. The villa is over stocked with crockery, cutlery and so many dining spaces. There is plenty of cupboard space available in the bedrooms. We were unlucky in having power issues for the 1st 24hrs and then when the power returned, one of the fridges didn't recover. This meant we had to shop for fresh food/water every couple of days during our two week stay costing a fair bit in fuel as, be warned, it's an hour's round trip to the supermarket. Should all run smoothly, this wouldn't be a problem however. Jackie & Denis were on hand for any help we needed and Muriel & Laureano kept in touch too. The area is stunning - lunch at the monastery is a must. We also travelled to Vera, Mojácar, Tabernas (mini Hollywood) and Roquetas de Mar (for the aquarium). Roads are easy to follow but not for the car sick :) We had a lovely evening watching the Perseids meteors as the sky is so clear here. It's location means there was no need for air con (we visited in a very hot August) as the temperature cooled at nights and was a couple of degrees colour than Albox during the day too. The pool was mostly a pleasant temperature - I believe keeping it covered helps keep it warmer, but the pool cover roller was broken so we didn't use this. There were the usual flies and wasps/bees you find in the summer but were pretty much harmless. The local dog paid regular visits too - he liked to take shade under the cars (check before your drive!!) We had a very restful and relaxing stay here in this stunning area.

My wife and I were here 2 weeks in july-august witch our 4 children (22, 24, 26 & 28 yrs old) plus an extra boyfriend. That totals 7 adults. Days at home (cooking, swimming and eating) were exchanged with trips (to the beaches, mountains & Alhambra). We had a fantastic nice and quiet time. The kids made GT's and held table tennis competitions, swim competitions, we read books had wonderful discussions. At night it gets really, really dark, you can see all the stars. Muriel and Laureano bought a guitar, so we enjoyed our own life music. Dennis "the pool man" comes twice a week, and is very nice and helpful with all questions you might have. The house itself is very well equipped and everything works as it should. The two kitchens are both nice and convenient, we used them both daily. Beds, shower, are good and in high standard, nothing to complain about. I feel the house is very well suited for adults and parents with little children. I would not have gone there with teenagers longing for disco's and meeting the other sex, they'll be disappointed... I wouldn't also recommend the house for people with an wasp allergy, there was nest nearby. They don't bother you, but I wouldn't want the risk (unless the nest is removed) For everybody who seeks quietness, nature, food and cooking, relaxing in the sun and looking miles and miles away, this it the best house to book!!

This secluded villa is the perfect getaway if you'd like to forget the stress of your daily commute and way too frustrating days at work. The villa is located in the middle of nature with great views all around and a sense of peacefulness you would never find in more touristic areas. It is well equipped and unlike other villas you have a feeling of a house you could live in all year round. The hosts and local contacts are helpfull during every step of your booking and stay. During the last week of June we went the weather was perfect, 30°C during the day and 20°C at night thanks to the mountain breeze. Please just keep in mind you will be quite secluded, the nearest shop is a 30-40 min drive. We loved it but seeing other reviews some people missed this point in the description. If you want to have a family vacation or just a romantic getaway this is the perfect place. We will surely come back as soon as we can!

Nicely equipped villa in a peaceful area. The local representatives (Dennis and Jackie) were very helpful as we had a problem with the water which was fixed the same day. We had an unlucky problem with WIFI signal for a few days which affected the TV as well. Apart from that we had a lovely stay, the pool and summer kitchen were great and the kids enjoyed the table tennis as well. The track up to the villa is a bit rocky at the entrance and could do with some improvement, as car hire firms are very particular. However the road to the villa is very good considering the rural location. The bedrooms were comfortable with fans in every room ,although they were not needed much as there is a breeze most nights. We tried the local restaurant (which is strangely located behind the closest petrol station) and the food was excellent. The supermarkets in Albox were well stocked (Mercadona was the best one) and the small English supermarket on the main road in Albox also sold a range of products if you needed something specific. The weekly market in Albox is definitely worth a visit - Dennis and Jackie were also useful as the information in the villa was not in English.