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Secluded villa with pool and sea view, a few minutes from the beach.

Beach villa near Malaga Province Beaches

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Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor pool
Dining
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61399 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Benalmádena
  • Place, Colomares Castle
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza de Espana
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Malaga Province Beaches
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Málaga (AGP)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Benalmádena Costa

Seaside stay .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Benalmádena villa, you'll find Colomares Castle and Plaza de Espana. Malaga Province Beaches and Viborilla Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Colomares Castle - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Plaza de Espana - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Malaga Province Beaches - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Butterfly Park of Benalmadena - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Carvajal Beach - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Fuengirola Station - 12 min drive
  • Malaga Airport (AGP) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mesón Juan Palomo - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Malibu Beach Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante El Parador - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Matilda - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Churros & You - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Secluded villa with pool and sea view, a few minutes from the beach.

The villa contains a fully equipped modern kitchen: electric cooker, oven, dishwasher, refrigerator/ freezer and a washing machine with tumble dryer. There is a regular coffee machine next to a Nespresso/Espresso coffee machine, for your comfort.

The 2 bedrooms are equipped with air-conditioning. For a high standard sleeping comfort, we installed new British beds.
Flat screen television and high speed Internet connection in the living room.
This room is also equipped with air-conditioning.

All rooms have marble floors or tiles and are really easy to clean.
Finally, you will find a well-tended garden with palm trees and pool. You can relax on the day bed or use one of the 2 sun beds after swimming.
Parking in front of the house.

More information on my website.

Beach- sun-sea: Golf courses in the surroundings.
Here a small outline of golf courses you will find in the region.

The closest ones are Golf Club Benalmádena (4,2km) and 'Torrequebrada Golf' (6,4km). More information about this golf course here.

Beginners can also play at golf course 'Miraflores' which provides lessons for beginners. The course was designed by Falco Nardi and opened in 1990. Since the golf course has been renovated, it offers now a high standard and varied 18-hole course. The club also has a restaurant and a small bar. More information on the website.

Tourist sites: Are you relaxed enough and interested in doing something? You like the culture, like going on a city tour? You could go to Malaga, Ronda, Minas and Marbella, to just mention a few. Also Granada, Seville, Cordoba, Gibraltar are easy to reach. These cities offer several places of interest and definitively worth a visit.

An amazing activity for the whole family is watching dolphins and whales from the streets of Gibraltar. Please inform yourself before your arrival.

Not only for a tasty meal but also to relax: anglers have can rent a boat in the harbour of Marbella to go high sea fishing.

It is also a paradise for children since there are so many possibilities for them to enjoy; more than a regular stay at the beach. Children can discover the diverse sea life at the 'Sea-Life' Aquarium of Benalmádena.

Shopping Centre: Shopping for every occasion

No matter if you want to go shopping for everyday needs or to shop more, everything is possible.

Bigger malls – like 'La Canada' in Marbella – are very close and a short drive away.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,399 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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
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 smoke detector and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number ESFCTU0000290340001803440000000000000000VUT/MA/500400, VUT/MA/50040

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Secluded villa with pool and sea view, a few minutes from the beach. to the airport?

This villa is 13.7 mi (34-min drive) away from the Malaga Airport (AGP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Secluded villa with pool and sea view, a few minutes from the beach. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this villa.

How close is Secluded villa with pool and sea view, a few minutes from the beach. to the beach?

This villa is 5.5 mi (25-min drive) from Carihuela Beach and 19 mi (44-min drive) from Malagueta Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Secluded villa with pool and sea view, a few minutes from the beach. offer free breakfast?

This villa does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Secluded villa with pool and sea view, a few minutes from the beach.?

No, there is no casino at this villa, but Casino Torrequebrada (6-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Secluded villa with pool and sea view, a few minutes from the beach.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Secluded villa with pool and sea view, a few minutes from the beach.?

Free parking is not available at this villa.

Does Secluded villa with pool and sea view, a few minutes from the beach. have a pool?

This villa features an outdoor pool.

Does Secluded villa with pool and sea view, a few minutes from the beach. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this villa.

How close is Secluded villa with pool and sea view, a few minutes from the beach. to downtown Benalmádena?

This villa is 0.9 mi away from Benalmádena Costa.

Secluded villa with pool and sea view, a few minutes from the beach. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leighann B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashlyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Villa

The villa totally exceeded our expectations especially space around pool area as photos don't do it justice. The villa is amazing so comfortable and spacious.The booking process and communication was very good and informative from start to finish. The area was very quiet but unfortunately location was downfall in relation to being close to Benalmadena itself as we had to get taxis. You really would need a car. We do like to walk but even for us it was challenging . A lady lives in basement apartment and cleans garden and pool. She introduced herself to us and offered advice re buses etc. She was very helpful and agreed with us a time to suit us re cleaning of pool. If you want a relaxing holiday this is definitely the villa for you. Highly recommened.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay

The villa was lovely - very spacious and clean. The pool area was great and kept very clean by the gardener. The kitchen was well equipped (although no bins in any room) and all rooms had everything you needed. Would definitely recommend car hire as it is a fair walk to the shops/restaurants/beach etc and mostly hilly! Would highly recommend for a peaceful relaxing holiday
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

liz w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful villa

Fantastic house that felt really homely, with lots of space and a lovely pool. Location was excellent - it was very peaceful but an easy drive to all amenities, the beach resorts and the train station, which meant you could be in Malaga in half an hour. Belen who lives in the apartment downstairs was really friendly and helpful, and even drove to the airport when we left our iPad in the house at the end of our holiday. Would definitely recommend this property and wouldn’t hesitate to return.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Stay

The villa was perfect for us, very well equipped and maintained and ideally situated between Benalmádena Pueblo and Costa. The pool was regularly cleaned and is bigger than it looks in the pictures. A few minor issues with building works next door were sensitively handled and did not impact our stay. The terrace was ideal for al fresco dining and we made good use of the BBQ. There is an excellent butchers in the town and plenty of supermarkets within 5/10 mins drive. The beds were very comfortable, rooms spacious with plenty of storage and fully working air conditioning and WiFi throughout.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha R., British

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Holiday

So glad we chose this villa for our summer holiday especially when it was during covid 19. The villa was very clean plenty of room bigger than advertised. We all had a bathroom and a bonus of a cloakroom wc. The kitchen has everything you could possibly need. Also a barbecue. As it was during the pandemic we did eat and cook a lot at the villa so the dishwasher came in handy too. The bedrooms were all large doubles with the mastersuite having its own private upstairs balcony. Beds were comfy and air-conditioning in all the rooms which helped as it was still 30 + degrees some nights. A gardener came round 3x a week to clean the pool and tend to the garden which was an added bonus too. We walked down to the beach and back 1 night it took 35mins but it is do able just up hill on the way back. I would recommend hiring a car while staying at the villa, and would not hesitate to recommend the villa and would return again if we come back to Benalmádena. Traudi the owner was also quick at replying to any questions we had

10/10 Excellent

Jonas D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr schönes und entspannendes Haus
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Ulrike S.

Result

Enttäuschend
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andreas K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sehr großzügiges Haus

Das Haus wurde in den vorangegangen Rezensionen ausführlich beschrieben. Erwähnenswert sind noch die modernen, mehrfach verglasten Fenster und Terrassentüren. Neben der thermischen Isolierung war der Schallschutz sehr positiv. Am letzen Abend gab es in der Nachbarschaft eine laute Party. Bei geschlossenem Fenster war davon fast nichts zu hören. Frau Esser ist eine hervorragende Gastgeberin. Sie reagiert umgehend auf Anfragen und stellt, wenn nötig, Kontakte vor Ort her. Sehr angenehm. Wir kommen sehr gerne wieder.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Claircy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Presque parfait

Magnifique maison, bel espace de vie , grande cuisine, belle piscine. Nous aurions aimé savoir à l’avance que la locataire du bas avait 2 chiens qui aboient. Il y avait des travaux de construction à côté mais la propriétaire a su nous accommoder suite à notre remarque. La dame qui nous recevait était très professionnelle et elle autant que la propriétaire ont été très collaboratives et dévouées. Merci.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

sophie m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceptionnel

La Maison est magnifique. Le séjour était parfait
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Schöner Urlaub

Für uns, Familie und Freunde, waren die 3 Schlafzimmer ( gute Betten) mit den 3 Bädern sowie die Insektenschutzgitter!!! perfekt. Die Küche ist mit allem ausgestattet und es sind auch genügend Geschirr und Gläser vorhanden. Das Haus ist mit vielen liebevollen Details sehr persönlich und schön eingerichtet. Wir haben viel Zeit auf der gemütlichen und geschützten Terrasse verbracht, wobei zeitweise nur Vogelgezwitscher zu hören war. Der Pool ist sehr groß und gut zum Schwimmen geeignet. Er bietet eine herrliche Erfrischung nach den Ausflügen. Der Garten ist sehr gepflegt mit vielen schönen Pflanzen. Ein Auto ist jedoch unbedingt erforderlich, da sich das Haus in einem reinen Wohngebiet befindet. Mehrere Supermärkte sind in ca. 5-10 Minuten Richtung Meer bzw. oberhalb von Benalmádena zu erreichen, ebenso viele Restaurants. Wir hatten bisher noch nie solch nette Kommunikation mit der Vermieterin vor oder während des Urlaubs. Sie steht bei Fragen sofort und unkompliziert zur Verfügung. Vielen Dank für den schönen Urlaub und wir empfehlen das Haus gerne weiter.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

eole V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Belle maison conforme à l'annonce

Villa avec une grande piscine dans un environ calme et proche du bourg.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Agustin M., Suiza

Liked: Cleanliness

Villa Benalmadena

Muy buena casa, tal y como la descripción del anuncio ponía e incluso mejor. Belén, la encargada del jardín y piscina, es una persona muy responsable, organizada y amable. Volveríamos sin dudarlo.
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

abderrahin m., Melilla España

Liked: Cleanliness

Villa estupenda no le falta de nada gente muy seria llevo ya 3 años de vacaciones en esta villa

Para la zona muy bueno
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marie claire M., Escassefort

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent séjour dans superbe maison

La maison est superbe conforme au descriptif très propre et très bien entretenue. .
Stayed 18 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hajar Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bewertung der Villa

Zunächst einmal ist Frau Esser eine sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Dame, die jederzeit erreichbar ist und sich um jegliche Belange kümmert. Die Villa ist sehr gut gelegen und absolut zentral. Man kommt innerhalb von wenigen Minuten zum Strand, verschiedenen Lebensmittelläden und der Innenstadt. Die Villa ist sehr groß und geräumig. Man hat viel Platz und genügend Verstaumöglichkeiten für Gegenstände. Es ist toll ausgestattet und es hat kaum an etwas gefehlt. Von der Küchen- bis hin zur Poolaustattung und Liegen, alles ist da. Die Villa an sich ist sehr schön, vor allem der Pool und die Terasse mit dem großen Grill sind ein Traum! Sogar ein extra Waschraum ist vorhanden. Alles in allem eine tolle Villa und wir werden sicherlich wiederkommen.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Fatima C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Belle villa.

Nous avons passé 2 semaines dans la villa du 3 au 17 juillet 2021. A notre arrivée nous avons été seduit par la taille et la beauté de la villa mieux que sur les photos. Surtout de la chambre à l'étage la vue est époustouflante. Elle est très bien équipée tout y est comme à la maison. Par contre une voiture est indispensable pour tout trajet. Nous qui aimons marcher c'est un vrai périple de se rendre au village à pieds. Nous avons eu un bon contact avec la responsable de la villa en cas de souci elle est restée accessible. Merci à Rakel pour son aide.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cedric R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Très belles vacances

Très belle villa tout confort située dans un endroit calme permettant de profiter au mieux de la région et de ses environs. Idéal pour les familles
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

abderrahin m., Melilla España

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacaciones en Benalmadena

Hola este alojamiento está muy bien ya estuve en 2018 y nos gusto mucho al igual que este año lo recomiendo a todas las familias han sido unas vacaciones maravillosas
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marlise C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Séjour parfait! Je recommande vivement cette location.

Nous avons passé de merveilleuses vacances chez Traudl Esser! Nous connaissions déjà la région car nous y venons tous les ans. Nous sommes tombés amoureux de l’Andalousie et particulièrement de la région de Malaga. Benalmadena est notre ville de choix car elle offre beaucoup d’activités touristiques adaptées aux enfants (la stupa, le château de Comares, un zoo, un parc aquatique juste à côté à Torremolinos, le selwo Marina, Tivoli World, le téléphérique, Puerto Marina...) et c’est une ville centrale pour visiter Málaga, Marbella, Nerja, Córdoba, Mijas,... Bref une situation idéale dans une maison juste parfaite!!! Une piscine au top avec une température de l’eau juste idéale par ces températures estivales! Nos enfants y ont passé beaucoup de temps ! (Âge de nos enfants : 4ans, 8 ans et 11 ans). Nous ne sommes qu’à 5 minutes en voiture de la plage! La villa est proche de toutes les commodités, en voiture, à mois de 5 minutes. Voiture indispensable. Toutes les pièces sont équipées d’une climatisation qui fonctionne à merveilles. La literie est excellente! La cuisine est très très bien équipée! Il y a des moustiquaires à toutes les fenêtres (mais prévoyez tout de même un diffuseur anti moustique sur les prises car malgré un répulsif et les moustiquaires, nous avons tous été dévorés :-)). Toutes les conditions étaient réunies dans cette villa pour passer des vacances parfaites! La résidence est très calme. La remise des clés s’est effectuée via une boîte à clés sécurisée ce qui nous a permis d’être entièrement autonome sur l’heure d’arrivée (ce qui est plutôt bien quand nous venons de Bretagne avec trois enfants et un chien, les arrêts ne sont pas toujours prévisibles ;-)) et surtout, aucun risque de contact étant donné la situation sanitaire. La propriétaire est très disponible et à l’écoute. C’est une des rares villa à accepter les animaux et rien que pour cela je la remercie! Nous avons enfin trouvé le lieu idéal pour passer nos vacances estivales. Nous reviendrons l’année prochaine sans aucun doute!!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

nabih t.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sehr schöne Villa.

Villa war großartig. Alles funktionierte einwandfrei! Klima, Waschmaschine Kaffeemaschine, Staubsauger. Die Küche ist mit allem was man braucht ausgestattet. Wir haben auch jeden Tag gekocht. Es war mehr als ausreichend Geschirr, Pfannen und Töpfe vorhanden. Auf der Terasse konnte man gemütlich zusammen essen oder grillen. Der Pool ist riesig. Mann kann kaum auf den Garten und den Pool rein schauen. Privatsphäre ist hier echt klasse! Abends konnten wir im beleuchtetm Pool noch mal mit unseren Kindern Spaß haben. Super war es auch das alle Fenster und die Terassen Tür einen Insektenschutz Schiebetür haben. Es gibt auch in allen Zimmern eine Klimaanlage. Mit der Eigentümerin haben wir total positiv über Email kommuniziert. Regelmäßig kümmert sich die Verwaltung um Garten und Pool. Verwaltung Spricht auch deutsch falls Fragen aufkommen. Fazit für uns : Unsere Favorit Villa. Wir kommen bestimmt wieder. Vielen Dank Vereist als Familie mit drei Kindern.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

paul V.

Liked: Cleanliness

mooie rustig gelegen villa

Wij waren daar 2 weken en vonden het fantastisch. Dicht bij het dorpje, wat zeer gezellig was trouwens. In dit huis is ALLES aanwezig. Ik heb nog nooit een huis gehuurd dat zo compleet was. In de keuken heb je alles wat je thuis hebt en zelf meer. Rustig gelegen met mooi zeezicht vanaf de bovenste verdieping en slechts op 5 minuten van de winkels, dorp, zee enz, met de auto wel te verstaan die je zeker moet hebben.
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

christine A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Endroit très agréable, un séjour très apprécié

Nous avons passé un très bon séjour sur place. La maison est tes confortable et agréable. Nous avons été bien accueilli. Et les propriétaires ont toujours été disponibles pour nous répondre. Nous retournerons la bas avec plaisir.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Kristina O.

Næsten ingen sol

Huset er fint i sig selv, men er bygget forkert i forhold til at man gerne vil have sol ved poolen det meste af dagen. Solen kommer først ved 12-tiden. Og så går der noget tid før den er varm. Der er heller ikke sol på teressen om morgenen. Huset er fint og stort. Mange toiletter og plads til mange mennesker. Selve huset er i et niveau, men poolen er i et niveau længere nede hvor der er en mur og kæmpe træer som giver skyggen.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018