Title: Spacious villa, private pool, sea/mountain view, near beach, airco , free wifi 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 # Spacious villa, private pool, sea/mountain view, near beach, airco , free wifi ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33606400/33606340/a8a259e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33606400/33606340/90-a1302c2f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33606400/33606340/7d7b83eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33606400/33606340/c60fc46b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33606400/33606340/56a7dfda.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At Villa Marco Polo, enjoy the peaceful ambiance of a secluded garden with 100% privacy and a private pool. Relax on one of three terraces, including one at pool level with BBQ and large stone table seating 10. Unwind in your spacious living/dining room newly furnished in 2020 or explore nearby beaches like Cala Montgo and Riels within walking distance. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81744 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Gym - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Washer - Pool ## 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. ### Spacious villa, private pool, sea/mountain view, near beach, airco , free wifi Villa Marco Polo is a lovely self catered villa, almost on top of the Puig Sec, a quiet residential area of L'Escala with private pool of 9, 5 - 3.5 mtrs. (2.50 deep), a beautiful view and lots of privacy, 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The villa has been renovated in 2020, the kitchen and the 2 bathrooms are modernized, 1 bathroom with bath with shower, 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower, both with thermostatic taps. The water system is linked to a descaling device. New sunscreens and the entire villa has been painted inside in 2020.. In 2021 the whole villa was painted outside. Pls look at google maps, satellite, there are only few villas surrounded by so much green trees, thus utmost privacy! WIFI and airco available. Spacious living/ dining room, newly furnished in 2024. Dishwasher, washing machine and dryer available. Secluded garden with 100% privacy , only one neighbour higher on the mountain, 700 sqr. metres, property has walls all around. No houses on left and directly in front of the villa. Three terraces, one at pool level with BBQ and large stone table (seats 10), upper terrace with large table & chairs and lovely view at the sea and Pyrenees. 3Th terrace with table and 5 chairs next to the master bedroom. Two beaches (Cala Montgo and Riels) with restaurants, bars and shops at 1.200 and 1.500 mtrs. 8 Beautifull golf courses within 45 minutes drive, the nearest within 15 minutes. Possibilities of sailing and wind/kitesurfing, bicycles can be rented nearby. Please, contact owner for more info and photos. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cuUo\_kHl3s Please note that bedlinen (€12 p. bed) and towels (€6, 1 big, 1 small) are not included, but can be reserved at a modest price via my local agent. The local agent will await you in the villa upon arrival and show you around. Final cleaning is included in the rental fee for stays of 1 week or more. Aircon is not included in the rent, since this is primarily only used in July and August, it can be reserved at € 15 p.day. There are several beaches in L'Escala, Riells beach (1.200 mtrs.), a very large sandy beach with possibilities of sailing, pedalos, surf. Montgo beach (1.400 mtrs), app. 14 minute walk, 4 minutes by car. The old village has three small beaches. Just outside the village to the north is a beautifull archeological site along the sea side, Ruinas Empuries is a national monument, therefor an unspoiled seaside with pine trees along the coast. A path of 2 kilometers only for walking and cycliing leads from L'Escala to St. Marti d' Empuries along the beautifull beach, passing the archeological site.(see pictures in private album owner). Possibility to park under the trees near the beach. There is a possibility to rent bicycles d in the old village. Do take into account however, that one must cycle up hill when returning. L'Escala has a population of around 10,500. The town is surrounded by blue flag beaches; At the northern end of the town the Bay of Roses has some of the most beautiful unspoiled beaches anywhere. In the town centre is the popular beach at Riells, and at the back side of Villa Marcopolo is the lovely beach at Montgo, both at 1.200 mtrs. L'Escala is one of the smaller holidays resorts at the Costa Bravan, perfect for families and independent holidaymakers wanting to avoid the mass-market package holiday resorts. Beautiful beaches, art, historic monuments, nature parks and one of Spain's most important wild bird reserves. The choice of restaurants in L'Escala are suited to all tastes covering traditional and European recipes in the menu's. Authentic Catalan, Tapas Bars, Fish Restaurants, Pizza's and Pasta's, Chinese and Mexican dishes with price range starting at € 15 for a 3 course menu with water and wine to exclusive meals in Michelin restaurants. Info is available in the villa. Sport and leisure: There are several golf courses in the area including the excellent Emporda 27 hole course. Cycling is very popular here, the area around L’Escala is mainly flat, and into the Pyrenees for the more serious riders. Tennis, walking, horse riding, go - carting and fishing and other water sports such as kayaking (at Montgo beach), sailing and snorkeling are popular are catered for and there are several scuba diving centres. At Montgo beach( 1.400 mt) one can rent kayaks, arrange scuba-diving courses, ideal for snorkeling. At the large Riells beach (1.200 mt) one can rent sailing boats, winds surf, possibilities of waterskiing and jetski. Also excellent beaches to the north of L'Escala in the Bay of Roses, a paradise for sailing and wind- and kite surfing. All beaches have fine sand and are ideal for sun bathing. At rocky parts an abundance of fish and other marine life, great sites for snorkeling. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Well-lit path to entrance - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: Please only smoke outdoors ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Bicycles - Boat - Golf - Gym - Kayak - Tennis - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Unit size: 1,744 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Check-out instructions The host requires you to complete the following before checking out: Load and start the dishwasher Strip any used beds and gather used towels Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys The local agent will inspect the villa and you have to handover to hearth keys of the house The villa has to be left broom clean Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: Honden in overleg met de eigenaar a € 15 per week ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas Please only smoke outdoors ## 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 This property accepts cash On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 HUTG-014138, ESFCTU00001701000025785400000000000000000HUTG-0313398 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts 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 A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Spacious villa 4BR 2BR private pool near beach free wifi airco ## About the area Located in L'Escala, this villa is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Estarit Beach and Pals Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Medes Islands Marine Reserve and Butterfly Park Empuriabrava. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and mountain climbing. [Visit our L'Escala travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/LEscala.dx6124536) [View more Villas in L'Escala](https://www.expedia.co.uk/LEscala-Villas.d6124536-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%7C42.10854%2C3.15295&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=L2zI99kULIowYF5i_4aOvSty5p4=) L'Escala, Costa Brava ### What's nearby - Cala Montgó - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles - The Site - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles - L'Escala Beach - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles - Empuries - 14 min drive - 3.2 miles - Estarit Beach - 26 min drive - 14.0 miles ### Getting around - Camallera Station - 21 min drive - Gerona (GRO-Costa Brava) - 48 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Pizza Pazza - ‬17 min walk - ‪La Llar Dels Pescadors - ‬19 min walk - ‪La Brasa De Can Miquel - ‬4 min drive - ‪El Tubo - ‬15 min walk - ‪Carpe Diem - ‬16 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Spacious villa, private pool, sea/mountain view, near beach, airco , free wifi have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Spacious villa, private pool, sea/mountain view, near beach, airco , free wifi pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Spacious villa, private pool, sea/mountain view, near beach, airco , free wifi? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Spacious villa, private pool, sea/mountain view, near beach, airco , free wifi? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Spacious villa, private pool, sea/mountain view, near beach, airco , free wifi located? > This family-friendly L'Escala villa is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Platja de Riells, Cala Illa Mateua and Cala Montgó. Platja del Racó del Rec Fondo and The Site are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Spacious villa, private pool, sea/mountain view, near beach, airco , free wifi Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent 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 15 8 - Good 7 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2/10 Cleanliness ### 8/10 Good #### Ian W. 5 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Holiday 2022 Lovely location and villa, would stay again ##### Ian W. Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Victor K. 23 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location We have stayed there for 3 days my firiiend’s family and mine . Great location, very nice amenities and very responsive manager, Thank you ! Viktor ##### Victor K. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frank R. 5 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wunderschöne Villa mit tollem Pool Die Villa ist gut ausgestattet, hat einen traumhaften Pool in dem man schwimmen oder mit dem Kind toben kann. Wenn was war (Kühlschrank war kaputt) wurde ultraschnell reagiert. Die Lage ist super- bis in die Stadt sind es 1,5.Kilometer- dasurch hat man die nötige Ruhe, aber ist nicht weg vom Schuss. Absolute Empfehlung ##### Frank R. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Els B. 26 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Aangename woning met alle voorzieningen perfect voor 8 personen Perfect voor 8 personen. Woning is voorzien van alle nodige zaken. Ideale ligging met parkeermogelijkheden. Contact met zowel het agentschap als met eigenaar verliep heel vlot en aangenaam. Voor herhaling vatbaar! ##### Els B. Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dennis G. 7 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Traum Lage Wir fanden unseren Aufenthalt rundum gelungen. Die Lage des Objektes ist einmalig. Das Haus als auch der Pool und der Garten waren wunderschön und sauber. Die Agentur und auch die Eigentümerin kümmern sich sehr gut um ihre Gäste. Unsere Kinder haben den Pool ausgiebig genutzt und vermissen ihn jetzt schon auf dem Rückweg. Wir kommen auf jedenfall wieder. ##### Dennis G. Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elisa T. 15 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantástica La casa está totalmente equipada. Para nuestro grupo de 4 adultos y 4 niños fue perfecta. Estuvimos muy agusto y nos encantaría repetir. Gracias, ##### Elisa T. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janneke v. 20 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wunderbares Haus in perfekter Lage Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt, hatten das Haus als Familie für zwei Wochen gemietet. Die Lage war perfekt (mit dem Auto) zu verschiedenen Stränden und zu den Restaurants der Cala Montgo, besonders genossen haben wir den grandiosen Blick über L’ Escala und das Meer. Das Haus ist sehr gut gepflegt, ebenso der Pool. ##### Janneke v. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### patrick t. 4 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### mooie woning met prachtig uitzicht Genoten van het mooie uitzicht vanuit de woning en het leuke L'escala, helaas riool stankoverlast in de woning en geen airco op iedere slaapkamer (dit is wel echt nodig) Ontvangst zeer vriendelijk verlopen. ##### patrick t. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Birgitta O. 24 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### L’Escala June 2022 Nice view from the villa. Well equipped kitchen and house e.g. spices, olive oil and candles that we used outside in the evening. Air condition was nice to have. The beds need to be replaced. Overall a very nice villa and L’Escala was a positive experience with many things to see, many restaurants. The closest beach was a very beautiful sand beach. ##### Birgitta O. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### elsa g. 28 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Très bon séjours Maison conforme à nos attentes, agence immobilière impeccable à refaire très vite ##### elsa g. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dimitri M. 31 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Schöner Urlaub Objekt wie beschrieben. Schöner, großer Pool und gute Aussicht. ##### Dimitri M. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### hanane m. 7 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Un beau séjour à refaire Bonjour,nous avons passé un très bon séjours à recommander. ##### hanane m. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### María Victoria M. 5 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Estancia agradable La casa está bien, pero nosotros sobre todo hemos hecho más vida en la terraza, jardín y piscina, dónde hemos disfrutado porque la temperatura acompañaba. Hemos estado a gusto ##### María Victoria M. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Timothea B. 4 Jul 2018 #### Fabulous comfortable home close enough to enjoy all beach action Lovely home with a distant view of the ocean, we had several beautiful beaches to choose from, excellent Restaurantes and shopping in addition to local attractions. We were warmly welcomed, and the property manager quickly responded to our questions and one non- issue that arose. Loved the home and the town, didn’t know much about how charming the town and beach really was. Spent time in Barcelona, and Drove north to Caduceus, and went to several beach cities. L’Escala was by far the most enjoyable. The house and pool were excellent, and we could not have asked for anything to change. Excellent vacation home. ##### Timothea B. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Sandra O. 5 Nov 2017 #### Lovely house in a quiet neighbourhood. Nice clean swimming pool with toys to be used by the kids to play with. We were very fortunate with the weather in October so the pool was used frequently. You could say the interior is a bit outdated as mentioned earlier and could use an upgrade, but thats personal. We thought it was a nice family house and we felt really at home. Just a 15 minute walk from the beach of cala montgo. The surroundings are beautifull. Visited the archeological site in l'escala which is really recommended. Just 45 minutes from the beautifull town Girona. We will love to come back someday! ##### Sandra O. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacqueline B. 14 Sept 2017 #### Een heerlijk huis met een heerlijk privé zwembad Het is een heerlijke plek. Als je van rust houdt is dit de plek waar je moet zijn. Het huis binnen is wat oud dated, kan wel wat een opknapbeurt gebruiken. Maar verder is het huis voorzien van alle gemakken en schoon. Naar supermarkt lopen is 13 min. en strand is daar vlakbij. We hadden onze hond meegenomen die zich prima vermaakt heeft op het honden strand, wat een uur lopen is van het huis. Wij voelden ons echt thuis in Villa Marco Polo. ##### Jacqueline B. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 4/10 Poor #### Rosa I. 23 Aug 2017 #### Tranquila pero antigua en reformas El entorno y la agencia local muy bien. la casa parece en obras inacabadas. Aunque la alquilan con lavavajillas, éste se encuentra saliendo de la casa y bajando unas escaleras a un parking, en una cocina en obras que se está construyendo allí, lo que supone bajar y subir con la vajilla en cada comida saliendo de la casa. No es nada cómodo. El jardín también está un poco abandonado y en obras. ##### Rosa I. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### dasd a. 16 Aug 2017 #### Wonderful holiday weeks Spend 3 weeks at the villa Marcopolo, absolutely loved the pool, especially the children, who could not get enough of it.. Hardly were indoors, except to cool down a bit when it was > 37C for a few days, happy with the aircon. The villa has everything one needs, to relax and enjoy, the area the villa is located in is really quiet and green. Used the BBQ a lot and dined at lovely, reasonably priced restaurants in L'Escala, which is a lovely old village. Very nice beaches nearby and a lot of nice places to visit in the Emporda area. Would certainly like to come back to this spot! ##### dasd a. Stayed 26 nights in Jul 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 14 Jul 2017 #### Very quite place to be, near la Costa Brava coolest calas and pretty towns around Very Nice house with a beautiful pool which our son enjoyed the most. The house is close to supermarkets and attractions like beach , nice restaurants and very good food near L escala Very quiet street and the house is all equipped with all basic necessities. it is a plus to have the possibility to rent the bed and bath sheets and towels,, also the air con. We definitely would repeat this beautiful experience Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### B K. 11 Feb 2017 #### Could not be better Have been to Villa MarcoPolo 3 times now and Will go there again this year. It is in a green, peacefull area, one can walk through the forest at the end of the street to the lovely beach of Montgo bay in about 17 minutes.the pool is wonderfull, with pooltoys available for Children, as Well as the terrace with BBQ at the same level as the pool, which we booth used a lot. VIlla is complete re interior and kitchen, Nice to have airco on hot days. As kitesurf lover the bay of Rosas is a top location, the best spot in Europe. The rest of the family can envoyer the clean, Nice beaches. ##### B K. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good 4 Aug 2010 #### Wonderfull holiday despite the cold weather We stayed in Villa MarcoPolo end of April, beginning of May with 2 adults and 4 children. One morning to wake up and from the terrace we saw the snowy mountains of the Pyrenees. We understood that this had not happened in over a 100 years in May! Luckily the villa can be heathed, it was only 11 degrees C. one day. When we arrived we found the villa really clean and tidy, the villa needs to have some paintwork done on the outside, we understood from the owner that this will be done during the summer. We were very happy that there were DVD's to watch and some games to play and a lot of books, because we had two days and nights of rain. The furniture in the living/eatingroom is good and sufficient and the beds are very good, clean and comfortable. Luckily some days the weather was better and we visited the beach at the bay at he other side of the hill of Villa MarcoPolo (15 minutes walk), Montgo Bay, lovely bay with christal clear water and a nice beach with some terraces and restaurants, where you can have a super lunch for little money. The children enjoyed the pool, which is quite deep, so one can dive. We also enjoyed the BBQ on the lower terrace next to the pool. We visited Figueras, Dali Musem and a lot of nice boutique shops. The old village of L'Escala is charming, small nice beach in the centre of the village with a bar next to it, 1869, with great tapas, also a bar, Caravella, with free Wifi. Although we had some days with bad weather we absolutely enjoyed our stay and are sure we want to come back to Villa MarcoPolo, sometime during the summer season. There are a lot of places to visit and we do love the small size of L'Escala which is not as turistic as other parts of the Costra Brava. We can really recommend Villa MarcoPolo, situaded in a very quite part of L'Escala with a lot of privacy. The views are wonderfull, there is only one neighbour, of which the house is at the back and more up hill, the view: Pyrenees, pinetrees and a part of the bay of Rosas to one side. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 4/10 Poor #### HbDb8mKAf3FLAZBYXNkRQt7xj8qqLeKsJkM3mqWcS0zWIeQG83/UtJljSADE7eH9H6QicZc2T8/Qh3ZjXYCNyhDGC6bIcCdP0J+A H., HbDb8mKAf3FLAZBYXNkRQt7xj8qqLeKsJkM3mqWcS0wPIyHPe3J7yAPzw8EEpntkGGAGAj3FEIUH9OF/ 18 Jun 2010 #### Pool Top - Haus Flop Die Lage des Hauses ist unverbaut, in einer sehr ruhigen Hanglage zwischen dem Ortsteil Riells und der Montgo Bucht. Unser Reisezeitraum lag im Monat Mai 2010. Das Haus ist in einem stark renovierungsbedürftigen Zustand, da kann auch der sehr schöne und große Pool nur ein Trostpflaster sein. Die Preislage ist überhöht, gerade vor dem Hintergrund dass man die Klimaanlage gegen eine zusätzliche Gebühr nutzen kann. Weiter war es am Ankunftstag nicht gereinigt, hier hilft auch die Aussage nicht, dann hätten wir uns beschweren sollen, besonders angesichts einer solchen Mängelliste: Die Fensterscheiben waren verschmiert, auf dem Fussboden lagen tote Fliegen, im Kühlschrank lagen angefangene Packungen, Staub war überall zu sehen, der Staubsaugerbeutel war übervoll, die Dachrinne vor dem Haus war mit Löchern durchsiebt (am Ankunftstag regnete es), die Markisen waren entweder angeschimmelt oder zerrissen, überall hingen abgeschnittene Kabel, im Garten lagen faule Zitronen, auf der Terrasse lagen die Nadeln und das Laub der umliegenden Bäume und Büsche und das Unkraut war fast einen halben Meter hoch in den Beeten. Kurz eine riesige Entäuschung. Allerdings hilft die schöne Lage und der Pool sowie die Nähe zur Montgo-Bucht und zum Hafen, wir hatten ein Motorboot dabei, den Urlaub dann doch noch zu geniessen. ##### HbDb8mKAf3FLAZBYXNkRQt7xj8qqLeKsJkM3mqWcS0zWIeQG83/UtJljSADE7eH9H6QicZc2T8/Qh3ZjXYCNyhDGC6bIcCdP0J+A H. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay 11 Sept 2009 #### Lage top - Haus mit Abstrichen Die Lage des Hauses ist optimal; ruhig und dennoch so zentral, dass man den Ort und die Strände kurzfristig erreichen kann. Jedoch benötigt man dazu einen Pkw, da sich das Haus oberhalb des Ortes befindet und man sonst ca. 1,5 km bis ins Ortszentrum und Strand gehen muss (Berggegend). Das Haus liegt sehr nahe an einem wunderschönen Pinienwald, so dass auch die Vierbeiner nicht zu kurz kamen. Ausserdem ist der Pool sehr schön. Am Tag der Ankunft waren wir überrascht, dass das Haus leider nicht richtig gereinigt wurde. Die Badezimmer, die Garage (Waschküche), Küche und das Wohnzimmer waren schmutzig. Selbst die wenigen Pflanzen im Garten waren vertrocknet und es lagen die alten Früchte (Zitronen und Pfirsichkerne?) am Boden. Die Terrasse mit Stühlen am Hauptschlafzimmer konnte nicht genutzt werden, da die verschlossenen Türen nicht geöffnet werden konnten. Auch nach Rücksprache mit der Agentur konnten die Türen nicht geöffnet werden, da es keine passenden Schlüssel gab. Das Hauptschlafzimmer konnte nicht verdunkelt werden. Das Haus ist vom Gesamtzustand her stark renovierungsbedürftig und unserer Meinung nach, nicht für diese Preise zu vermieten. Etwas verwirrend ist das Bild „Ausblick von der oberen Terrasse nach rechts“: Das Grün auf diesem Bild ist leider vom Nachbargrundstück. Grün ist im Garten vom Haus Marco Polo leider nicht zu finden. Das Auto kann man zwar auf dem Grundstück parken, jedoch ist die Einfahrt so steil, dass selbst ein normales Fahrzeug vorne und hinten aufsetzt. Der Ort L'Escala und die umlaufende Umgebung ist wunderschön und dass, was man sich im Urlaub erwünscht. Auch die Strände sind schön und familienfreundlich mit wunderschönen Buchten. Gesamt betrachtet war der Urlaub sehr erholsam, wenn auch die ersten Eindrücke die Freude ein wenig getrübt haben. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 13 Aug 2009 #### Wonderfull quite location, lot of privacy We spend a lovely holiday with our teenage children in Villa MarcoPolo. Located in one of the most quite and green are's we ever found during our holidays at the Costa Brava. And within minutes of the village and beaches, where you can find everything. Went for windsurfing and kite surfing , and spend a lot of time at the pool, which was also great. Can really recommend this house, complete and clean and a lot of space. Found a lovely restaurant at Montgo Beach (behind the house at 5 min.) just walk the rockstairs up from the beach with great 3 course day menu incl wine, water breadfor €12! 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