Title: Stunning Private Retreat with Views and Private Pool Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Stunning Private Retreat with Views and Private Pool ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35760000/35756500/35756463/eddfc902.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35760000/35756500/35756463/c3d2e4ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35760000/35756500/35756463/f007b568.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35760000/35756500/35756463/29be23a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35760000/35756500/35756463/8cb96b24.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in the beautiful area of Cotobro, Almunecar, this 2 bed villa offers a Mediterranean retreat with an incredible South facing terrace and private pool. Enjoy easy indoor/outdoor living with an open plan kitchen/dining/living area that opens to the sun-kissed terrace. 8.4 Very good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Washer - Pool - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Stunning Private Retreat with Views and Private Pool Wonderfully private and newly refurbished 2 bed villa, located on the Costa Tropical in the sought after area of Cotobro, Almunecar. An easy drive from Malaga or Granada airports; Almunecar has a warm and sunny climate year round, beautiful beaches and a lovely historic town. All the lifestyle options are close by, from casual to fine dining through to sports or outdoor activities for your perfect retreat in the Mediterranean sun. The Space The villa features an incredible, large and sunny South facing terrace with Mediterranean Sea views and access to the large and private 13 metre pool. With a stylish, contemporary fit-out, the villa has a Double Master bedroom, second bedroom with 2 single beds and an open plan kitchen/dining/living area. All open to the terrace and are perfect for enjoying easy indoor/outdoor living and relaxation. The villa is close to local buses, supermarket and restaurants. The kitchen includes all crockery, utensils and appliances you could need (including a dishwasher and washing machine), the bathroom is modern and tidy and throughout the villa all your comforts have been considered. Two split system air conditioners, ceiling fan as well as shutters, blinds and awnings are available for you to choose sun, shade or both – or perhaps a long lie-in or afternoon siesta! The pool The pool is available for guests between Mid May and October. It is an excellent size for swimming lengths. Please note that access to the pool involves climbing up steps to a higher level. The views are worth it ! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 9 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - In the city centre - In the mountains - Near the ocean ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules Always switch off AC if leaving the house Please do not leave parasols/awnings up if unattended as the wind can rip them Please remove your rubbish ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 9 kg per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Stunning Private Retreat Views Villa Almuñécar Stunning Private Retreat Views Villa Stunning Private Retreat Views Almuñécar Stunning Private Retreat Views Stunning Private Retreat With Views and Private Pool Villa Stunning Private Retreat With Views and Private Pool Almunecar Villa Stunning Private Retreat With Views and Private Pool Stunning Private Retreat With Views and Private Pool Almuñécar Stunning Private Retreat With Views Private Pool Stunning Private Retreat With Views and Private Pool Villa Stunning Private Retreat With Views and Private Pool Almunecar ## About the area Located in Almunecar, this villa is in the city centre and near the beach. Balcon de Europa is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Almunecar Beach and Burriana Beach. Aquarium Almunecar and Aqua Tropic Waterpark are also worth visiting. [Visit our Almunecar travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Almunecar.dx5774) [View more Villas in Almunecar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Almunecar-Villas.d5774-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C36.73474%2C-3.70868&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=55HSDIJKvHmzuBLv-597ij2rQx0=) Almuñécar, AL ### What's nearby - Playa de San Cristobal - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles - Almunecar Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles - Playa de la Herradura - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles - Puerto Deportivo Marina - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles - Aqua Tropic Waterpark - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles ### Getting around - Granada (GRX-Federico Garcia Lorca) - 66 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Salón de Juegos Galiardo - ‬3 min drive - ‪Restaurante Chinasol Playa - ‬10 min walk - ‪Churrería San Cristóbal - ‬17 min walk - ‪La Terraza Del Acuario - ‬3 min drive - ‪Restaurante China Town II - ‬18 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Stunning Private Retreat with Views and Private Pool have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Stunning Private Retreat with Views and Private Pool pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at Stunning Private Retreat with Views and Private Pool? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Stunning Private Retreat with Views and Private Pool? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Stunning Private Retreat with Views and Private Pool located? > Located in the heart of Almunecar, this villa is within 1 mi (2 km) of Playa de San Cristobal and Almunecar Beach. Playa de Cotobro and Playa del Muerto are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Stunning Private Retreat with Views and Private Pool Reviews 8.4 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.0 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bernadice P. 10 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfekter Aufenthalt! Alles wie online beschrieben. Wunderschöner Meerblick von jedem Zimmer durch die rund ums Haus gezogene Terrasse. Alles sauber und modern eingerichtet. Küche komplett ausgestattet mit allem was man braucht. Sonnenliegen sowohl auf der Terrasse, wie auch einige Treppen oberhalb am wirklich schönem Pool. Kommunikation war sehr herzlich und informativ. In ca 10 min kommt man zu Fuß zum Strand. Die Wohngegend ist sehr angenehm und Parkmöglichkeiten sind bequem vor dem Haus vorhanden. Die Katzen die dort sind ( wie fast überall in Almunecar) stören überhaupt nicht, da sie im Gelände nebenan sind und auch nicht ins Haus kommen. Es gibt sehr hilfsbereite Menschen die sich liebevoll um die Katzen kümmern. Wir waren absolut zufrieden, haben uns rundum wohl gefühlt und hatten einen schönen und erholsamen Urlaub ##### Bernadice P. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Simon 9 Sept 2021 Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Cleanliness, communication The villa is modern, well equipped, spacious, and has a great heated pool. A/C works well and all windows have shutters. Terrific views across Almenucar, and is in a quiet safe area with easy on street parking. The arrival arrangements were not good - instructions for location sent on the day and then no information to say it was self check-in and that the owner was not going to be there - they were in the UK - and a delay in locating keys because of a lack of pre-arrival information. Also take care if using Google Maps because there is a Calle Buena Vista in Herradura, which for some sites is deemed part of Almenucar. Property interiors in the area seem to be plagued with tiny ants - resolved once all surfaces, nooks and crannies were cleaned. You can't use the dishwasher or leave anything edible out. There's a group of 10 cats that live under part of the owner's adjacent property. It is disconcerting that the grounds of the villa are being accessed by someone who feeds the cats, and means what animals need to do is close by. The walk down to the promenade is only 600m but it is very steep at 1:8. We drove to a small parking area just above the main seafront. For the pool, the space, and the modern feel to the place it is one I do not hesitate to recommend. It could be close to perfect if some of the niggles were resolved - a professional management company to do checks and handover would help. Resolution of cats needs to happen now, not in October as planned. ##### Simon Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021 ### 4/10 Poor #### Kate G. 21 Jul 2021 Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Disappointing , this property is not as advertised. On the plus side the house is nice and as described other than the bathroom is a little worn, the toilet is cracked in several places and the shower doors do not close properly and are stained at the bottom. it is a very steep walk down to the town and we ended up driving as taxis were in short supply. However we were informed the day before our holiday that there was a colony of feral cats living on the property and were asked to feed them at 6pm daily There were 11 cats including 3 kittens. We refused and were subjected to a barrage of messages from the owner who could not understand why this was an issue. She said she would get someone else to feed them but that did not stop them as they clearly live on the property under the house of the owner which is above the rental house by the pool and they also come onto your terrace, which is totally unacceptable to someone like myself who is allergic to cats and suffers from asthma, which the owner could not accept. We had to keep the terrace doors closed to stop them entering the house. There was vomit on the stairs on 2 occasions and they use the somewhat neglected garden as a toilet. You have to pass this area to access the pool which again was blatantly misrepresented, the owner says there are ' some ' steps up to the pool when in fact there are 55 steep stairs, in addition there are 22 to access the house, this should be mentioned in the description. We went up to the pool one day to find the maintenance man painting the pool railings, which like the front gate are rusty and shabby but this work should have been done when the property was empty. The pool shower only dribbles and does not spray and as the owner says only works ' intermittently ' The pool is good but the surroundings are dirty and dusty, debris collected on the bottom due to overhanging trees and whilst you can clear the top it is hard to keep it clean and the pool man only comes once a week which is inadequate. The owners attitude in this was unbelievable in its arrogance and when we complained she replied saying that she imagined we did not want to water the garden either. She is more than happy to take your money and then expect you to maintain the gardens and feed the cats for her... We would never have stayed here if she had been honest in her description , it was too late to cancel which she would have been aware of, why not just be honest ? it seems money is her sole driver not her guests. ##### Kate G. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gianna S. 23 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Schönes Haus mit toller Aussicht! Das Haus verfügt über eine tolle Terasse mit super schönem Meerblick! Das Haus ist privat und sehr zentral. Die Küche ist sehr gut eingerichtet, es ist alles vorhanden, was man benötigt. Gail war als Vermieterin sehr engagiert und hilfsbereit. Sie hat sich stets darum gekümmert, das alles in Ordnung ist! Leider konnten wir den Pool nicht nutzen, auf den wir uns sehr gefreut hatten. Er wurde renoviert. Gail war aber bemüht eine Alternative für uns zu finden. Wir würden die Unterkunft jeder Zeit wieder buchen! ##### Gianna S. Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### conxi c. 26 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nos ha encantado nuestra estancia en casa de Gail. Almuñécar es una población preciosa. La casa de Gail es preciosa, con unas vistas espectaculares sobretodo desde la piscina. La piscina es una divinidad, grande, espaciosa y el jardín muy bonito con unas hamacas muy cómodas. Es una casa muy bien decorada y muy equipada. Además nos dejó de todo. La casa está ubicada en la Urbanización El Cotorbo, muy tranquila y se puede acceder al pueblo caminando, aunque hay cuestas, pero en 5' se llega al paseo de San Cristobal. La playa del Cotorbo es muy bonita, con muchos servicios. La casa es ideal para pasar unas vacaciones fantásticas como las hemos pasado nosotros. Para volver... ##### conxi c. 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