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family- and pet-friendly, privacy in large garden with pool and mountain view

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Outdoor pool
Aerial view
Outdoor pool
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Cortes de la Frontera, AL
  • Castillo del Aguila
    23 min drive
  • Puente Nuevo Bridge
    36 min drive
  • Hotel Rural Restaurante las Camaretas
    7 min walk
  • Cortes de la Frontera Station
    6 min drive

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About the area

Cortes de la Frontera

With a stay at this cottage in Cortes de la Frontera, you'll be by the sea, and 20.3 mi (32.6 km) from Puente Nuevo Bridge and 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from Castillo del Aguila. .This family-friendly cottage is 20.1 mi (32.3 km) from Church of Santa Maria la Mayor and 20.1 mi (32.3 km) from Museo Lara.

What's nearby

  • Castillo del Aguila - 23 min drive
  • Puente Nuevo Bridge - 36 min drive
  • El Tajo Gorge - 36 min drive
  • Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park - 53 min drive
  • Estepona Beach - 73 min drive

Getting around

  • Cortes de la Frontera Station - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Barroso - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Cafetería María - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bar Allioli - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Hostal el Paisaje - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Fonda Ana Mari - ‬40 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.

family- and pet-friendly, privacy in large garden with pool and mountain view

Avoid mass tourism and experience Andalusian culture, music, history and food during a quality relax family vacation on the edge of a typical, both vibrant and sleepy little white town with friendly residents.
If you like what you see find me on other site.
The cottage is in comfortable modern rustic style with private pool surrounded by large garden.
The house consists of 3 large airy rooms.
On the upper floor there is 1 separate bedroom with double bed and small wardrobe, 1 bathroom with large bathtub and big, airy 4m to ceiling room with open solution that works as well as lounge as bedroom with 2beds bunk bed and a 1 separate bed, work desk, armchairs, bookcase filled with books in English and Swedish, chest drawer with many drawers and exit to a large terrace facing the pool, garden and mountains. A cot is available.
On the bottom floor there is another bathroom with shower and washing machine, kitchen in open solution with living room with double sofa bed and dining room with large table, fireplace, pellets stove and 2 exits to the porch that runs around the house. On the porch there is a barbecue and plenty of outdoor furniture.
Both kitchen and bathroom are covered with handmade tiles.
In adjacent to the porch there is a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees, flowers and a lot of herbs you can use when cooking
There is air conditioning (cold / hot air) in every room.

Food in the village is of high quality, several shops with fruits and vegetables, excellent local sheep- and goat cheese , fresh fish and local meat products.

A good geographical location between 2 National Parks Grazalema and Alconocales with biggest in Spain enchanting cork-oak forest, allows you to make day trips to cities such as Ronda, Granada, Sevila, Jerez de la Frontera, Marbella, Tariffa, Mediterranean and Atlantic beaches, mountain ranges, caves, lakes etc. as well as typical andalusians white villages around.
Spring is especially recommended for hiking entusiasts who can find several trails nearby and birdwatchers who want to experience the migratory bird`s life and song as well as those who want to experience budding greenery and colours from, sometimes meter-high meadow flowers on the ground.
Spring is also particularly appreciated by those who want to experience the spectacular scenery of the mountains from horseback. I organize both short and long horse excursions for up to 5 people
The house works perfectly for families with 3 children of all ages + 1 infant up to 2 years old.
There is a large public pool with salt water inte village just a few steps away from the house. open during summer months. There is padel court, tennis court and playground near the pool

Pets are always welcome both by me and my 2 dogs Oso and Ella.
Long term rental (28 days or more)includes water fees but does not include electricity/gas fees
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a spa tub.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Joanna

Languages

English, Polish, Spanish, Swedish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1292 sq ft (120 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Note from host: No snakes allowed.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Travel cot and car seat provided

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 CTC-2018217214

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Family Pet-friendly Privacy Large Garden Mountain View House
Family Pet-friendly Privacy Large Garden Mountain View
Family Pet-friendly Privacy Large Garden Mountain View House
Family Pet-friendly Privacy Large Garden Mountain View House
Family Pet-friendly Privacy Large Garden Mountain View

family- and pet-friendly, privacy in large garden with pool and mountain view Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barry H., Suffolk, England

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely, peaceful and relaxing place
We totally enjoyed our stay at the property. It was exactly what we hoped for - rustic and a little bit quirky but also it had everything that we needed for a relaxing and totally enjoyable stay. Joanna is a lovely host and a very interesting person. Of course, Osso and Ella (here two dogs) are adorable and the two cats paid us regular visits too. The outside space is a joy, eating breakfast and dinner outside every day in such lovely surroundings. Location wise, being on the edge of the village was perfect. Quiet and relaxing but with the village amenities a few minutes walk away. We had a great stay.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline H.

Peaceful Getaway
Our stay was just as we had hoped for and more - relaxed and quiet with beautiful surroundings. The beds were comfy, the kitchen facilities great, lovely gardens to lie and hammock to swing. Joanna and her dogs and cats added to the atmosphere. Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

steven r.

amazing property quiet, relaxing and would recommend
great week spent here in september. Good location close to village with plenty of shops bars and restaurants. Can do as much or as little as you like.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mel J.

Peaceful, comfortable and fun house in a perfect location for exploring and close to a pretty town
The house and garden made for a perfect rural retreat for us! The house was spacious and pretty with comfortable beds and lovely hot showers and well equipped with everything you could need. The best part of the house is the garden and outdoor space - lots of areas to sit and relax in sun or shade, plenty of space for the kids to play and of course the pool which was great fun. We enjoyed having daily visits from Joanna's dogs which just added to the homely feel. The house is a few minutes walk into the village which was great to get provisions and has plenty of places to get a coffee, a meal or a lovely cake - we all enjoyed the bakery! Cortes de la frontera is a fabulous town, with an authentic feel. Great to be among the locals and to enjoy a real Spanish atmosphere. It's also brilliantly located, close to national parks (cork forest walks on the doorstep) and within easy striking distance of Ronda (a stunning mountain drive away) with all that has to offer and other white villages such as Gaucin, Cassares etc. Joanna was there to greet us and we appreciated the beautiful flowers she had placed around the house. It was good to know she was here if we needed any advice but we found our way around without a hitch and the Cortes TIC was helpful for walk suggestions. We all had a fantastic holiday and we're delighted with our choice of place to stay. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

4/10 Poor

Alex M.

Property pretty basic no luxuries. Entrance difficult but setting nicely situated.
Was quite a shock when first arrived but gradually got used to it as did not want to spoil our holiday. Property rustic and basic but served its purpose. Did feel that a good spring clean could have been carried out. Plenty of hot water for baths and showers. Felt that the windows needed curtains for some privacy especially in the bathroom. The main bed was only a double so the spare bed was used. The sheets and bedding needed to be replaced with new.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Claire Kemp

A wonderful, wildlife filled stay in the heart of Andalucia. A real get away from it all location.
Joanna was a welcoming host to her lovely rustic cottage, hidden in the folds of the Park National. Plenty of room for the two of us with a wonderful shaded terrace, perfect for lunch and escaping the hottest times of the day. Open plan living downstairs allowed more than enough space for cooking, with a lovely balcony area leading off the upper living room that was perfect for a relaxing sun downer in the early evening. Oso, the Spanish Sheepdog and the cats were added company. The local wildlife is not shy. Vultures, white tailed eagles, swifts, lizards, bats (of all sizes), butterflies, beetles, crickets, sheep, frogs and much more can be seen and heard around the valley. We should have packed a guide book on the local fauna and flora as spent lots of time looking up various creatures and plants on the internet. The local municipal swimming pool is a must if you want to practice your lengths. With lots of beautifully kept grass areas and a stunning view, it's worth making an afternoon visit with a picnic. Just under 10 minutes walk away and ideal for all ages. There is a lovely learner pool for younger swimmers. At 1 euro 50 each it was amazing value! The very local bar/restaurant is friendly and has a good selection of tapas and main meals but the village also offers lots of places for a quick drink, light lunch or relaxed dinner. The little square has a butcher, baker, fruit and veg shop, cafe and ironmongers. Not always obvious as hidden behind door screens, just look for the locals leaving with their bulging shopping bags. Quite a few supermarkets around the village open Monday to Friday and half day Saturday. The first supermarket as you enter the village (near the Pharmacy and Dia) is open on a Sunday morning for a couple of hours. A car is essential and once we had mastered the lane up and down to the cottage, enjoyed trips out into the cork forests and white villages that are dotted around the area. A visit to Ronda for our anniversary was a wonderful treat. The prehistoric caves are worth visiting. Call and book in advance. Again, amazing value for nearly 2 hours underground on a guided tour of the cave paintings and rock formations. 30,000 years of human occupation still totally unspoilt by burger vans and souvenir shops. Wear shoes with a good grip as it can be slippery in places. All in all, a fantastic get away location with plenty to do in the surrounding area.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Serene, beautiful, unique house
Family of five, Inc three children under ten, had a brilliant time! House is spacious and well equipped, comfortable and really unique in style. Liked the fact there was no telly too. The pool and gardens were great, and the town is only a stroll away. Joanne welcomed us and we said goodbye at they end, otherwise we were left in peace but knew she was around if we needed, so all good. The big dog and little cat who came visiting together each night were great too! Saw eagles, horses and lots of other wildlife, all in all, it was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

Beautiful villa and garden and the kids loved the pool.
Even though we went in October, the weather was still hot and we loved the quiet rural village setting. Lots of wildlife round about and a lovely welcome from Joanna and of course Ozo the dog. Hire car a must.

10/10 Excellent

Fraser A.

Our Perfect Holiday!
We enjoyed a wonderful two weeks relaxing and enjoying the beautiful garden and perfect house. Our ten year old son loved the pool and evening visits from Oso the dog. Secluded and peaceful with lovely views into the surrounding hills, yet only 10 minutes walk into the lovely town of Cortes.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

maggie and david

A beautiful,restorative house & garden
We spent 10 days here & could so easily have spent a month. We travelled from Seville and at first thought the drive to the house a bit daunting bu
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

GAUDIN B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maison confortable, au calme, dans un jardin de rêve.
Nous avons passé 12 nuits en famille dans cette jolie maison spacieuse, confortable et bien équipée. Nous avons apprécié la situation de la maison et de son magnifique jardin. Au calme, face à la montagne, en bordure du village où on peut se rendre à pied et où il y a tous les commerces: supermarchés, poissonnerie, bars, restaurants, banques, station essence etc... Joanna est une personne très discrète mais soucieuse du bien-être des vacanciers. Disponible, elle répond tout de suite à nos demandes si besoin. Toute la famille a vraiment apprécié le séjour dans ce coin typique de l'Andalousie, au milieu de ses villages blancs et à seulement 35 minutes de la magnifique ville de RONDA.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mamen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excelente
El sitio es precioso, hay muchas cosas que hacer por los alrededores, hay rutas de senderismo, de montaña, se pueden visitar muchos pueblos, nosotros hemos hecho de todo, íbamos 4 con dos niñas y no hemos parado. La casa está fenomenal, con chimenea y barbacoa, hemos estado como en casa! El entorno de la casa es precioso, con césped y piscina y el porche precioso. Joanna excelente anfitriona, recomiendo esta casa 100%. Queremos volver en verano 😉
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

JAVIER Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacaciones relax
Muy bien, tranquilo para disfrutar del entorno y la familia
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

david mickael p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super estancia
Casa preciosa con una bonita vista en las montañas. Hemos pasado 10 días génial en familia lo recomiendo la casa 100% Gracias a Joanna la dueña super simpática

10/10 Excellent

Pablo V., Algeciras

Liked: Cleanliness
Muy bien
Estupenda estancia. Lugar maravilloso. Excelente comunicación con la dueña.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

sergio u.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fenomenal fin de semana
La fontana esta en un entorno fenomenal para disfrutar de unos días de relax en la sierra. Casa encantadora con piscina y barbacoa. No faltaba ningún detalle. Joanna estupenda!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sophie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Un petit coin de paradis !
Jolie villa avec beaucoup de charme. Très beau jardin. Piscine au top. Les photos ne donnent qu'un petit aperçu de la beauté du lieu.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Soraya C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfecto para desconectar
Es un lugar ideal para descansar y desconectar de la rutina. La casa está perfectamente equipada con todo lo necesario para pasar unos días de relax . No dispone de TV pero nos vino muy bien para hacer otro tipo de actividades y cómo dispone de Wifi, cualquier necesidas está cubierta con los móviles. Los niños no pararon de disfrutar de la piscina y los mayores no nos separamos de la barbacoa ;) En definitiva, nos ha encantado a todos y Joanna es una anfitriona maravillosa. Esperamos volver pronto !!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bodo V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ferienidylle
Am Ortsrand gelegen, mit dem Auto gut zu erreichen. Grosser Stellplatz, Anwesen auf sehr großem Gelände mit schön angelegten Garten und Blick auf die Berge. Swimmingpool wird täglich gepflegt. Das Haus ist (typisch spanisch)rustikal ausgestattet, alle wichtigen Dinge sind vorhanden (inkl. Grillplatz auf Terrasse).Vermieterin sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit, wohnt in der Nähe. Wir haben 3 Wochen in dieser Idylle sehr genossen.
Stayed 21 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Ruth S., España

En el medio de la naturaleza
La casa es bonita, el jardín precioso. Und chimenea grande, qué pena que no había leña para la primera noche... seria un detalle no tener que organizar y comprarla. Luego lo pasamos muy bien!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHE P.

PARFAIT
Nous avons passé 10 jours dans la maison de Joanna. La maison est conforme aux photos, et même encore plus belle en réalité. Très bien équipée, décorée avec goût avec de nombreuses toiles très intéressantes. La piscine est splendide, réellement privée, avec une vue à couper le souffle. Cortes de la Frontera est un village blanc très agréable, avec de multiples bars, restaurants à tapas, et commerces. Nous vous conseillons l'excellent la Puerte de Atras avec sa petite terrasse avec également une vue splendide. Prix dérisoires des tapas. Les chiens de Joanna sont un bonus, une compagnie très agréable même si nous avions notre propre animal. Joanna est très discrète et on sent qu'elle veille à ce que tout se passe bien. Parfait de bout en bout. Location de grande qualité.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Nathalie R.

Très agréable
Cadre superbe. Maison très belle et aménagée avec goût.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Pauline M., Dutch

Heel aangenaam verblijf in een geweldig huis met leuk verzorgde tuin en heerlijk zwembad
Het huis met zijn tuin is een prima plek om van rust en privacy te genieten. De omgeving van Cortes de la Frontera is prachtig met mooi natuurschoon en leuke dorpjes. In het huis ligt veel documentatie om ideeën voor wandelingen op te doen.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

beautiful days in a wonderful country home
We spent a nice and mostly sunny October week in Joanna´s comfortable hillside house close to Cortes. A big kitchen and dining room downstairs, another living room upstairs, shady patios on two sides of the house and a big sunny terrasse upstairs, garden and pool - enough room even for a bigger family. The view into the surrounding hills is grand, and it´s a very pleasurable, quiet place. Joanna was a very friendly and attentive host, and her dog Oso - a Spanish Mastin - kept good watch on us (and on the two cute kittens). No place for people with very fussy tastes, but a clear recommendation for everyone else.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2016

4/10 Poor

Hilbrand Jacob d.

Teleurstellend
Uit de beschrijving en de foto's concludeerden wij dat wij 100% privacy zouden hebben. Helaas. Joanna, de eigenares, bewoont een woning die achter het zwembad en achter de buitendouche ligt. Iets lager, zodat die op de foto's niet te zien is. Haar voetpad loopt direct langs het terras van de villa. De toegangsweg is niet gemakkelijk, maar zelfs met 'onze' Fiat 500L Diesel wel te doen. Gewoon veel gas geven in de 1e versnelling en de gaten in de weg vermijden. Bij aankomst was het zwembad leeg. Joanna had zich vergist waardoor het opnieuw gevuld moest worden. Dat duurde tot en met de 2e dag. Over het zwembad: Er is geen afdekfolie. Het water koelt 's nachts sterk af en komt overdag langzaam op temperatuur. En privacy is daar absoluut niet. Het buitenmeubilair is matig. Afgedekt met oude kleden omdat Ozo, de hond van Joanna, er graag op ligt. Die hond is heel aardig, maar zijn aanwezigheid staat niet in de beschrijving. Niet iedereen houdt van honden. Het was rommelig om huis. Overal lag wel iets ondefinieerbaars. Een paar pantoffels op ons terras, een snoeischaar met handschoenen bij de barbecue die na gebruik niet was schoongemaakt, waterslangen, gasflessen, enzovoort. Een heel verschil met de volgende villa die wij hadden gehuurd. Keuken en overig meubilair binnen is prima, evenals het 2-persoons bed in de slaapkamer. De overige 1-persoons bedden op de overloop hebben wij niet geprobeerd maar zagen er niet comfortabel uit. Het dakterras heeft weinig nut. Er is geen meubilair, geen parasol. Wel inkijk. Op onze laatste (4e) volle dag hoopten wij te kunnen relaxen. Helaas waren er weer allerlei werkzaamheden rond ons zwembad waardoor steeds via onze terrassen moest worden gelopen. Joanna vond dat kennelijk normaal. Onze indruk was dat Joanna er moeite mee heeft de kwaliteit op peil te brengen en te houden. Drie van de vier lampjes in de badkamer waren bijvoorbeeld defect, spinrag tussen wijnflessen op het aanrecht, een deur naar het dakterras die niet open ging. Er viel mee te leven, maar wij zouden de villa niet gehuurd hebben als we beter waren geïnformeerd. Ons vertrouwen in HomeAway is hiermee ook aanmerkelijk afgenomen. Gelukkig kwam de volgende villa wel overeen met de beschrijving. Hannie en Hilbrand de Jong, verblijf van 16-21 mei 2016
Stayed 5 nights in May 2016