Title: Country House 'La Solana' with Sea View, Private Pool and Wi-Fi Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6046173&destination=Frigiliana%2C+Andalusia%2C+Spain&selected=91550635&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Country House 'La Solana' with Sea View, Private Pool and Wi-Fi ## Photo gallery for Country House 'La Solana' with Sea View, Private Pool and Wi-Fi ![Dining - Country House 'La Solana' with Sea View, Private Pool and Wi-Fi (Frigiliana)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91560000/91550700/91550635/c6f9e3f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Country House 'La Solana' with Sea View, Private Pool and Wi-Fi (Frigiliana)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91560000/91550700/91550635/20cc60bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Country House 'La Solana' with Sea View, Private Pool and Wi-Fi (Frigiliana)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91560000/91550700/91550635/d37c357a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Country House 'La Solana' with Sea View, Private Pool and Wi-Fi (Frigiliana)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91560000/91550700/91550635/ac91f396.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool - Country House 'La Solana' with Sea View, Private Pool and Wi-Fi (Frigiliana)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91560000/91550700/91550635/c1e8fcf2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Country House 'La Solana' with Sea View, Private Pool and Wi-Fi provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4678 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space £511 includes taxes & fees 9 Apr - 10 Apr ## 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. ### Country House 'La Solana' with Sea View, Private Pool and Wi-Fi In Frigiliana, the country house Casa La Solana offers an excellent view of the sea. The 63 m² property consists of a living room, a fully-equipped kitchen, 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom and can therefore accommodate 4 people. Additional amenities include Wi-Fi with a dedicated workspace for home office, a smart TV with streaming services, air conditioning in the living room and master bedroom, a portable air conditioning unit, fans as well as a washing machine. A baby cot and a high chair are also available upon request. Your private outdoor area includes a pool, a garden, an open terrace, a barbecue and an outdoor shower. This property is located close to the beach Playa de Maro and the famous Nerja Caves. 4 parking spaces are available on the property and free parking is available on the street. Pets are not allowed. Smoking and celebrating parties is not allowed. Making noise is forbidden from midnight until 8 am. Beach/pool towels are provided. This property has guidelines to help guests with the correct separation of waste. More information is provided on site. This property features energy-saving lighting. Please note that there may be governmental water regulations in place at the time of your visit, which may impact the use of the pool, garden watering or limit tap water usage. \- Baby bed payment 20,00 € per person \- Highchair payment 20,00 € per person ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Rock climbing nearby ### 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 ### General - Garden - Unit size: 678 square feet ## Similar properties ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44490000/44484600/44484578/3ece03b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Sofía Frigiliana by Ruralidays Málaga - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Air-conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 17 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-22&endDate=2026-04-23&selected=44484578&PinnedHotelID=44484578&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Villa | 2 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106070000/106068200/106068170/w2996h1903x4y4-fd3ce071.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cortijo Urdiales in Frigiliana Torrox - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-22&endDate=2026-04-23&selected=106068170&PinnedHotelID=106068170&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32720000/32710300/32710216/a95004bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Unique Seaview Apartment situated front of the Mediterranean Sea, Torrox Costa Torrox - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 76 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-22&endDate=2026-04-23&selected=32710216&PinnedHotelID=32710216&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74240000/74236700/74236696/8341414f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Central apartment next to the beach Nerja City Centre - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-22&endDate=2026-04-23&selected=74236696&PinnedHotelID=74236696&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33590000/33582100/33582029/729b45cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxurious sea view apartment. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 This property accepts cash 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 and a first aid kit 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 Property Registration Number CR/MA/02346, ESFCTU00002901300098836500000000000000000CR/MA/023460 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as 51210514 ## About the area Frigiliana is home to this holiday home. Balcon de Europa is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Burriana Beach and Malaga Province Beaches. Centro Cultural Villa de Nerja and Aerobaby Medina are also worth visiting. Explore all the area has to offer with rock climbing, cycling and hiking/biking trails. [Visit our Frigiliana travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Frigiliana.dx6046173) [View more Holiday homes in Frigiliana](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Frigiliana-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6046173-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=36.808064,-3.929784&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:o%7Dt_Fbp%7EV%3FQ%3FS%40S%3FS%40S%40Q%3FSBS%40Q%40S%40SBQBSBQBS%40QDSBQDQBSDQDQDQDQDQFQDOFQDQFOFQHOFOFQHOFOHOFMHOHOJMHMHOHMJMHKJMJMJKJMJKJKJKJKLKJILILKJILILILGLIJGNGLILELGNGLELENGLENCLENCNELCNCLCPALCNANALANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40NBN%40NBLBNBLDNBNDLBNDLFLDNDLFLFLFNFLFLFLHLFJHLHLHLJJHLJJHJJLJJJHJLLJJHLJLHJJLJLHNHLHNHLHNHNFLHNFNHPFNFNFPFNDPFPFNDPFPDPDPBPDPDRBPDPBRBPBRBPBR%40P%40RBR%40P%40R%40R%40P%3FR%40R%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FRAR%3FPARARARAPCRARAPCRCPCRCPCREPCPEPERCPEPEPGPEPGNGPEPGNGPGNGNINGNINGNININILINILILKLKLILKLILKJMJILKJMJKJKHMJKHMJMHMHKFMHMHMFMFOFMFMFMFODMDMDODMDODOBMBODMBO%40OBO%40MBO%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAO%3FMAOAOCMAQCMAOCMEOCOCMEOEMEOEMEMEOGMGMGMGOGKGMIMIMGMIKIMKMIKKMIKKKKKKKKKMKKKMKMIMKMIMIMIMKOIMIOGOIOGOIOGOGOIOGQGOEQGQEOGQEQEQEQEQESCQEQCQESAQCSCQCSCQASASAQCS%3FSASAQ%3FSAS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=oKTl3IImbhhHfGdOfszw41JMl50=) Frigiliana ### What's nearby - ![The Sierras of Tejeda, Almijara & Alhama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11104/0ace64bd-7813-4185-a834-47d9233168f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) The Sierras of Tejeda, Almijara & Alhama 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - ![Burriana Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6220898/d171f902-2b98-47ff-afb1-f071939ae972.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Burriana Beach 17 min drive \- 7.6 miles - ![Nerja Caves](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6121404/303e98a9-24c8-48e2-a0ec-c4d26a638be1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Nerja Caves 18 min drive \- 8.9 miles - ![Balcon de Europa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6121406/2ced7b90-c4bc-4085-ae0e-8a5aa4e4981d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Balcon de Europa 18 min drive \- 7.8 miles - ![Part of a set of aerial views of a mediterranean spanish beach (San Cristobal beach) at Almunecar, Granada, Spain, Shutterstock ID 1060742624, Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6121408/4729acba-ff0c-46e0-a376-4df9c3f660e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Almunecar Beach 32 min drive \- 20.9 miles ### Getting around - Granada (GRX-Federico Garcia Lorca) 81 min drive ### Restaurants - Sal Y Pimienta 9 min drive - Restaurante Bar Virtudes 9 min drive - La Tahona (del Zacatín) 8 min drive - Al Andalus 11 min drive - El Boquetillo 12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Country House 'La Solana' with Sea View, Private Pool and Wi-Fi pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Country House 'La Solana' with Sea View, Private Pool and Wi-Fi? ### How much is parking at Country House 'La Solana' with Sea View, Private Pool and Wi-Fi? ### What time is check-in at Country House 'La Solana' with Sea View, Private Pool and Wi-Fi? ### What time is check-out at Country House 'La Solana' with Sea View, Private Pool and Wi-Fi? ### Where is Country House 'La Solana' with Sea View, Private Pool and Wi-Fi located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Country House 'La Solana' with Sea View, Private Pool and Wi-Fi Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful 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) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Susan J. 3 Jun 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### La Solana The property was as expected basic but comfortable. Thanks to Javier for the provision of some basics including mosquito repellents! The only down side was the position on the mountain and meaning shade/ no evening sun. ##### Susan J. Stayed 7 nights in May 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katrin G. 10 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Entspannung pur mit Sonne und Meerblick Kleines Häuschen abseits des Trubels in absolut ruhiger Lage mit traumhaftem Meerblick. Es ist alles da, was man braucht. Schöne Außenplätze, Grill und Pool samt Liegen. Die jungen Besitzer Javier und Belinda sind sehr aufmerksam, verwöhnen mit Avocados und Grapefruit aus eigenem Anbau. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und kommen gern wieder. ##### Katrin G. 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