Seaside stay .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Arona vacation home, you'll find San Antonio Abad of Arona Church and Mariposa. Camel Park and Guaza Hill are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Commanding dramatic views down the valley of volcanoes to the sea and La Gomera, this historic property is perched above the hurly burly of Los Cristianos and Playa de las Americas (15 mins drive) and near the picturesque villages of Arona (3 minutes) and Vilaflor (10 minutes drive). Vilaflor is the gateway to dramatic Las Cañadas and Teide National Park. Once a large, imposing nobles' strong-house, this is a rare Canarian architectural jewel in the south of the island. Part of this property has been renovated into a striking 4-bed home with beautiful old wooden floors and beams to a high standard so you can enjoy all modern amenities to hand. We have acquired another wing of the house which we have spent 18 months painstakingly renovating in our quest to preserve this, the oldest inhabited house in the south of Tenerife that dates back to the earliest Spanish settlers. This unique property is suitable for those who enjoy the dramatic, serene nature of the location. It is the perfect place to get away from it all, yet be close to all the big attractions of south Tenerife. It has good free WIFI and a range of English TV channels. It is not suitable for those wanting guaranteed hot sun year round (Nov-March can be cooler up here, although lots of hot, sunny days too - pot luck in winter!) or lots of loud bars and restaurants on the doorstep. The pool is treated with salt, not chlorine, which is much kinder to the skin (especially for children) and leaves no nasty residual smell. It is roughly 9mx5m, and almost 2m deep, and the pool is maintained twice-weekly by our team. Although the pool is heated, it gets to around 22 degrees in winter, so if you want a guaranteed hot pool in winter months, you may prefer a house right by the coast. This is a historic property in Canarian style, with thick stone walls and wooden floors. It is at 800m altitude, hence the spectacular views and peace and quiet. Please note we we only hire to mature adult or family groups. We run a company called GeoTenerife (www.geotenerife.com) and can organise intimate volcanic, geological, birding or astronomy tours for your family with local, bilingual guides while you stay at the house if you'd like something more than a bucket and spade holiday. It's a little known fact to most tourists that Tenerife is a hot spot of biodiversity - there is so much amazing nature and dramatic scenery to see here if you venture away from the bars and beaches. GeoTenerife is ABTA registered, so your booking at the house or for a tour is fully protected. The house's dramatic pool area and views were recently used as a location for Finisterre's surf wear catalogue. See: http://www.finisterre.com/lookbook/summer/ Please note there is a resident cat at the property called "Angelita", for whom we leave food in the cupboard. She is very tame and sweet! However, she can live elsewhere if you prefer not to have her live in during your stay.
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
Bicycles
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Property Registration Number CR-384260
We should mention
Onsite cash transactions can't exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Frequently asked questions
How close is Historic Canarian House, Private Heated Pool, BBQ, WIFI + Stunning Ocean Views to the airport?
This vacation home is 13.8 mi (33-min drive) away from the Tenerife South Airport (TFS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Historic Canarian House, Private Heated Pool, BBQ, WIFI + Stunning Ocean Views have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Historic Canarian House, Private Heated Pool, BBQ, WIFI + Stunning Ocean Views to the beach?
This vacation home is 8 mi (19-min drive) from Fañabé Beach and 8.4 mi (25-min drive) from Playa de las Américas. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Historic Canarian House, Private Heated Pool, BBQ, WIFI + Stunning Ocean Views offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Historic Canarian House, Private Heated Pool, BBQ, WIFI + Stunning Ocean Views?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Historic Canarian House, Private Heated Pool, BBQ, WIFI + Stunning Ocean Views?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Historic Canarian House, Private Heated Pool, BBQ, WIFI + Stunning Ocean Views?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Historic Canarian House, Private Heated Pool, BBQ, WIFI + Stunning Ocean Views have a pool?
This vacation home features an outdoor pool.
Does Historic Canarian House, Private Heated Pool, BBQ, WIFI + Stunning Ocean Views have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Historic Canarian House, Private Heated Pool, BBQ, WIFI + Stunning Ocean Views to downtown Arona?
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
marguerite c.
Oct 23, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful villa with breath taking views
This was the best villa we have ever rented!
The house was beautifully furnished with gorgeous antiques.
The outdoor area was great for cooking and the pool was perfect.
A great location with easy access to most tourist attractions.
A great relaxing holiday for all of us.
marguerite c.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Dave P.
Nov 10, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning mountain villa with gorgeous views
We received a warm welcome and were shown around the property (with social distancing and masks). The host was extremely helpful and even showed us the way to the nearest supermarket. The villa itself was even more lovely that the photos, it feels larger than the photos display. There is real character to the rooms with unique furnishings. There is a day bed in the living room that makes one feel like a queen to lie on. All the beds were very comfortable. The villa was cleaned to an acceptable standard during Covid times. The pool area is gorgeous and the view changes all the time. We had BBQ’s most nights. There were lovely blankets and we kept warm with the wood fire from the BBQ at night. It was good binki weather in the daytime.
There is a town about 8 mins drive down the hill. I managed to get a lovely haircut there and there is a butcher and small shops.
It takes about 20 mins to drive to Playa de las Americas.
All in all a very restful holiday if you want to be a bit away from the crowds.
Dave P.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
Nicki M.
Apr 10, 2019
Unique historic house
We spent a lovely week at this beautiful historic house which has been painstakingly and lovingly restored and contains many quirky antiques and items of furniture but also has an excellent more modern kitchen and bathrooms and a large wood burner well stocked for the sometimes slightly chilly winter nights . As the owner points out, this is not a typical beach holiday house but it offers absolute tranquility, amazing views, a high level of comfort and heaps of character and history. Set up in the hills above Los Christianos the drive up (and down) from the house does involve some quite steep, windy roads but the views are totally worth it! The little touches of some basic provisions (including wine!) on arrival were most welcome, as places to shop if arriving late are limited outside of the large towns. We spent time exploring the local area and sourcing fresh fish and produce for our evening meals, returning for a swim and a game of pool or table tennis. I would highly recommend taking a trip out with the owner's local volcanologist/guide. We had an amazing time hiking locally with him and he was so informative about both the past history and geology and the present day environmental issues etc facing the island, a trip not to be missed. He also recommended a visit to the town of Vilaflor which sits above the house which is really beautiful with 2 amazing churches and some authentic restaurants etc. We also discovered a really friendly tennis club 'La Florida' (just east of Camella) who were so welcoming and we played there each day (8€/hour). All in all a very comfortable, relaxing time spent in a special house with great facilities, amazing views - and the optional house cat 'Angelita' has almost as much character as the house! I would highly recommend this property if you are looking for something truly unique in South Tenerife.
Nicki M.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
10/10 Excellent
Matcha P.
Feb 18, 2019
Stunning property for your holiday.
A stunning holiday house with large rooms well laid out and a nice wood burnner.
I realy enjoy the swimming pool and BBQ area with fantastic views.
Highly recommend.
Matcha P.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2019
10/10 Excellent
Mark and Sarah D., Chelmsford
Nov 9, 2018
Out of this world
We go to Tenerife every year and this was something that we had never experienced. Beautiful place with outstanding views. Highly recommended to anyone
Mark and Sarah D.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018
10/10 Excellent
catriona h.
Jul 8, 2018
Fabulous !
The property & location certainly had the wow factor. We loved the deep sleeps in comfy beds, relaxing by the pool, playing table tennis & pool in the evening and exploring the area by day. The villa is beautiful inside & out, the antiques mixing with all the modern conveniences so well. It was a short drive to many activities & places to visit. As an extended family group there really was something to keep all ages happy. Definitely a 5* holiday.
catriona h.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
10/10 Excellent
Wieteke K.
May 27, 2018
Great house, wonderfully decorated
We stayed at this property with 8 persons. We absolutely loved the house. It is spectacularly decorated and fully equipped. We would love to stay there again!
Wieteke K.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan S.
Feb 18, 2018
beautiful house really well looked after and with all mod cons and Amazing view.
8 of us stayed from 3 generations and all had the best time. The house is incredible, beautiful,comfortable and stunning location. while it was february and cooler than the seaside as it is over 800 meters up we loved the seclusion and managed to spend many fun hours using the great facilities, swimming pool, table tennis and great kitchen not to mention the wonderful poolside Asado. The beds were very comfy too.
The massive sitting room was very comfortable with a terrific wood burning stove and the gardener and family supplied us with wood and gave us some superb home made hot sauce from chillies grown in the garden (not for the faint hearted!!) We enjoyed driving up from the property to Teide the volcano peak and checked out a few of the local Botegas below Vilaflor.
The whole family agreed that we should return to the same location in the future.
Jonathan S.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018
10/10 Excellent
andrew m.
Jan 4, 2018
The property is a credit to the owners.... everything was perfect from start to finish
The entire holiday was fantastic... we visit this part of Tenerife a lot and this villa is by far the most enjoyable place we have stayed at... if you are looking for a villa then your missing a trick if you don’t stay here.... no complaints at all and we found it very easy to find.... after a day at the beach it was like coming home for an evening party .... thank you so much Sharon
andrew m.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017
10/10 Excellent
Tom W.
Mar 23, 2017
Outstanding - what a view!
The property is outstanding and is as advertised. It is high up and so the road is steep out of Arona. Beautiful house, pool, barbecue area, wood stove and ... that view.... what's not to like...
Tom W.
10/10 Excellent
victoria d.
Mar 13, 2017
Beautiful, authentic finca with spectacular views!
We had such a wonderful holiday and a large part of that was due to the fantastic villa we stayed in. The villa itself has been lovingly restored and beautifully curated, it has all the mod cons you would want but is full of antiques with lovely wood floors, beams etc, really beautiful.
The view is out of this world, you really feel "on top of the world". The pool is kept at a nice temperature and the BBQ and seating area has everything you could ever want.
We had our 15 month old and the pool area is a bit hazardous, we could tell from the pictures but decided to book it anyway and we're glad we did. We just had to run around after him.
The evenings here are just as good as the day, it was lovely to return to Casa Altavista after a day at the beach and sit in front of the fire with a glass of wine and some cheese and ham.
Would thoroughly recommend the villa and we can't wait to go back.
victoria d.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2017
10/10 Excellent
Robert and Claire P.
Mar 6, 2017
Great Views - Fantastic House
We stayed for the half term week - fantastic house with an interesting history and great views. As the weather was mixed, especially early in the week, we really appreciated the log burner. As the origins of the house date from the 16 century, the wind rattled the windows and even lifted the rug during a gale the morning after we arrived, but this just added to the character. The house has been very sympathetically restored and was very comfortable and the sea water pool refreshing and warm enough, even in February. Great base for sightseeing in the area, although some steep slopes to climb from the main road. The roads up to the volcano have spectacular views. All in all a fantastic spot and a very enjoyable holiday.
Robert and Claire P.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2017
10/10 Excellent
Jürgen D.
Feb 26, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr schöner Kurzurlaub im Februar
Wir würden wieder hierherkommen. Gerade im Februar mal raus in die Sonne. Es war super schön hier. 🌞🏔🏝🏖
Jürgen D.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
cyril l.
Feb 21, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
ATYPIQUE
Super proprièté accueil parfait petite remarque pas
d'eclairage exterieur pour aller a la piscine et la terrasse ou il y a le barbecue et il faudrait une autre paire de clés pour fermer la maison car une paire ne suffit pas,pour 2 groupes
c est plus pratique.
Merci super vacance
cyril l.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Max G.
Nov 17, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you!
Beautiful house, perfect host - thank you very much!
Max G.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Monique G.
Mar 30, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Tenerife Home with Character
Our 7 night stay was very relaxing in spite of the Sandstorm that shut down airports and other challenges for the locals during that week. We all enjoyed gathering around the big dining table and all the other spaces available to cozy up in. I have rented vacation homes in different areas and I must say the service and attention provided here was exceptional. Iglacio the contact on island was very knowledgable and accessible when a severe Sand storm hit he was out the next day checking and organising the cleaning of the pool. He even provided passes to a local club to enjoy a day swimming before the pool heated up, nice touch! There was renovation work going on around the house that I was not happy with but after a call to him it stopped and we had our privacy and all was good. The house is kitted out with most things EXCEPT...... a house for 8 people and no Coffee machine is NOT GOOD!!! Creative solutions are fun but NOT before your fist coffee. The washer & Dryer as well as the second refrigerator was nice to have. All in All a great experience.
Monique G.
10/10 Excellent
Andrea B.
Jan 9, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Finca with incredible view
The descriptions and fotos on fewo-direkt.de corresponds absolutely to reality! A fantastic old Finca, really charmy, with a great view of the coast. Driving up steep and narrow streets to get to the villa is an adventure for the first time: I loved it, it made really fun! The cleaning staff and the housekeeper were really friendly and helpful - although there were no great problems to solve, everything was fine.
If we were to travel to Tenerife again. we would book this finca again .
Thanks for great holidays!
Andrea B.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
10/10 Excellent
Perry B.
Oct 29, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view
House has so much caracter. Heated Infinity pool with amazing view. Outside bbq kitchen with a big table enough for at least 15 persons. Recommending the tour with Ignacio.
Perry B.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
10/10 Excellent
Hans Olav H.
Oct 22, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Rolig Og vakker feriebolig
fantastisk utsikt , sjarmerende bolig, rent og en vakker, rolig og god plass å feriere.
Ikke langt til havet, men avhengig av bil.
Frister til gjentagelse .
Hans Olav H.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019
8/10 Good
Helmut P.
Jul 15, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr schöne Finca mit kleinen Mängeln
Die Lage der Finca ist einmalig. Wer einmal dort war wird die Aussicht nicht mehr vergessen. Das Verwalterehepaar war sehr nett und zuvorkommend. Bei einer Unterkunft dieser Preisklasse stören jedoch auch kleine Mängel. Die Küchenausstattung hat einige Mängel, wie lose Griffe an Pfannen und fehlende Griffe an Kochtopfdeckeln. Der untere Einsatz der Spülmaschine ist defekt und nur mit Geschick und etwas Gewalt zu bedienen. Die Dekortür des Kühlschranks ist nicht mit der Kühlschranktür verbunden und der Gefrierschrank sollte abgetaut werden, da die Schubladen vor lauter Eis kaum noch zu bewegen sind. In der Küche ist der Wasserhahn undicht, ebenso wie der Abfluss im unteren Bad. Dies sind kleine Mängel, die leicht zu beheben sind, jedoch in diesem Preissegment stören.
Fazit: Bitte behebt die Kleinigkeiten und der absolute Traumurlaub ist perfekt.
Helmut P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
8/10 Good
Nils D.
Mar 9, 2019
Quiet area, beautiful views and a charming house
Nice house, well equipped. Quiet area with nice views. Nice pool area with BBQ. Clean and very charming house. Beautiful and tasteful restored.
Should mention it is not really safe for babies and toddlers.
No shops in the area, so if you arrive late, there is absolutely nothing if you don’t take it with you. Would gladly have paid for some basic food.
Nils D.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
10/10 Excellent
Alexandre P.
Jan 19, 2019
Amazing house ! The landscape is breathtaking !!
Everything was perfect and we will be pleased to come back asap !!
Alexandre P.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
10/10 Excellent
Robert S.
Nov 22, 2018
Toller Urlaub
Wir hatten einen tollen Urlaub, das Haus ist großartig renoviert, Baujahr 1560.
Alle Räume stilvoll eingerichtet!
Das Haus liegt auf 850 ü NN, also recht viel Fahrerei bis zur Küste, dafür ist der Blick wie in den Bildern einmalig, der Pool und das Außengelände sind fantastisch.
Leider hatten wir Ende Oktober auch einige Wolken, die am Berg dann hängen geblieben sind, aber das Wetter können wir Gott sei Dank noch nicht ändern.
Wir hatten einen tollen Urlaub, wirklich sehr empfehlenswert!
Robert S.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2018
10/10 Excellent
Søren Z.
May 4, 2018
Fantastisk hus i bjergene!
Er netop vendt hjem efter 7 dejlige dage i dette helt fastiske hus. Alt levede op til forventningerne, både ude og inde. Meget spændende område med en fantastisk udsigt. Vejret var ikke med os alle dage, men så var det bare super dejligt at svømme rundt i poolen, dejligt opvarmet og med den bedste placering man kan forestille sig. Rigtigt rart med den gode kontakt med Sharon før og under opholdet. Vi kunne helt sikkert godt vende tilbage til dette hus, en gang i fremtiden.
Søren Z.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
10/10 Excellent
Roger K.
Mar 18, 2018
Alles wie beschrieben wirklich top
Es war alles wie beschrieben.
Freundlicher Empfang.
Sauber ruhig schöne Aussicht.
Kein Tourismus Rummel.