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Beautiful Rustic Villa with Private Pool overlooking Spectacular Mountain Views

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Cártama
  • Place, Parque Canino Parque Lineal
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Andalucia Technology Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Malaga
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Málaga (AGP)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the area

Cartama

In Cartama .Stay at this Cartama villa and you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Andalucia Technology Park and Lauro Golf. University of Malaga and Alhaurin Golf Resort are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Parque Canino Parque Lineal - 7 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Andalucia Technology Park - 7 min drive - 11.1 km
  • University of Malaga - 9 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Trade Fair and Congress Center of Malaga - 14 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Cortijo de Torres Municipal Auditorium - 14 min drive - 19.6 km

Getting around

  • Álora Station - 21 min drive
  • Malaga Airport (AGP) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Finca La Biznaga - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bueger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bar La Parada - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪El Purguine - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Chino Asia - ‬4 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.

Beautiful Rustic Villa with Private Pool overlooking Spectacular Mountain Views

Beautiful 3 bedroom villa in Cartama which can also be rented as a 2 bedroom with a private pool overlooking truly spectacular mountain views. The Villa is accessible in a standard car by a steep, but well maintained concrete road just 2km from the nearest town, a very pleasant scenic walk. You can see the most incredible sunsets as you sit by the pool or from the shady verandas perfect for alfresco dining. The Villa is surrounded by well tended gardens with many shady areas to enjoy the tranquillity of mountain life. The Google Earth coordinates are 36º 42' 11.69" N 4º 37' 34.82" W. Elevation 277m. El Chorro is only 30 mins drive away and the whole area is perfect for cycling, fishing, golf, horse riding, mountain biking, swimming and walking. Cartama has many shops and super markets, restaurants and many different fiestas at different times of the year that are truly spectacular. The Villa is fully equipped for your stay but if you want a good night out, the coast is only 20 minutes drive/train with all its tourists attractions.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

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

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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 11:00 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 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 22900199FC1992EE

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.

Beautiful Rustic Villa with Private Pool overlooking Spectacular Mountain Views Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Noah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay at this villa, it was a brilliant holiday for me and my partner. The views from the villa were exceptional and it was in a quiet location which meant it was easy to relax. The host was very accommodating and made it very easy for us to locate the villa by being taken to it on our first day. The villa was perfectly clean on arrival and the driveway made parking not an issue. There was only one issue. The villa is advertised as having air con, which it has but only in one room which is upstairs. This was fine for me and my partner but it maybe an issue for larger parties as it was very hot when we went and I don’t believe I would have been able to sleep in the other un air conditioned rooms. It maybe something the host may want to invest in. Apart from that, we loved our stay and would recommend it, the views from the pool were enough for us to want to come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a home! What a view! Great hosts, great welcome….everything as described when booking and will be booking again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The villa was amazing, Sunnrises and sunsets fabulous. Clean, very well equipped. Beautiful swimmimg pool. Bedrooms got rather hot at night even though we kept all the shutters closed during the day, but it was hot temperatures.A great place to stay if you want to chill out, just a very narrow steep road up to the property........but then you wouldnt have those views otherwise.Fantastic communications throughout our trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed two weeks in early July, 2 adults and a teen. We loved the large pool and amazing views from the deck. House was well equipped, kitchen was well stocked, perfect for our family. Very clean, private, and comfortable. We were there during a heat wave and took advantage of the bedroom upstairs with the air conditioning (bedrooms downstairs have ceiling fans). We were also very appreciative of the covered car-port, to keep our rental car out of the scorching hot sun. Paquita, the owner, was very responsive with any questions or issues, and helped to make our stay a really nice experience. Thank you again! We would definitely recommend this lovely villa.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin Drew

Disliked: Cleanliness
This Villa is very old, it is in the middle of nowhere and it’s up a very very steep hill, the views are beautiful but it’s not close to anything at all. The pool was very cold which was a shame because the weather was 30 to 32 and the pool was still very cold to get into. The sunbeds unfortunately are broken quite a lot of them we managed to find two that weren’t. It really could’ve done with a good clean inside and outside before we arrived I felt there was lots of ants everywhere and lots of bugs, especially as you went out the back door on the ceiling there was loads of like snail things stuck to the roof. We also did request that we were left alone and nobody to disturb us. The pool man came in which was fine. But the Gardner we were told was going to come in on three separate occasions and two of them he didn’t turn up which made us feel like we couldn’t really wander around in our swimwear. We needed to cover up which weren’t very happy about. Would I stay here again? No it was too old for me. It needs doing up. There was too much furniture inside too many personal things I wouldn’t of took children there because the stairs that went up to the third bedroom there was no balustrade and it would’ve been dangerous for children to go up and down there. You have to really be aware that we had two showers as there was only two of us and the hot water went because you are in the Campo. There was no Aircon either which I didn’t notice when I booked it
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning views but not much else

Getting to the place is a little challenging as there is room for one car and it's a two-way street. the house was great, so were the views but communication wasn't all that great. We had problems from day one; we ended up having to postpone appointments to have someone come and rectify the issues. It's a good thing I insisted in having the maintenance guy's # even after I was told by the owner's brother that it wasn't necessary... We ended up not being able to make coffee the first day as the gas tank was emptied, the TV wasn't working and had to be completely rebooted, electricity went out at 22h one night and had I not called the maintenance guy we still wouldn't have electricity... it happened twice where we had to find a grid in the street to turn the lights back on... Only people who live remotely know this! I was traveling with my 75 and 81 year old parents who kind of wanted a little comfort. And had I been the owner, seeing all the problems encountered, 1. I would have offered a little something in compensation but 2. mostly!!! I would check in on my guests? and see how they are? none of the above! and for that and other comments that I will keep to myself I give it a 2 stars! For Antonio the maintenance guy, who sent i one of his guys at 6h30 one day I give him a 10 star! as well as the view!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

melanie w., LONDON

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning views

Loved this house and setting! Quite a trek to get there but worth it once you see the views. Only negatives were that it was COLD and windy in Feb and the heating is really dependent on one wood stove in the LR. Also electric heaters in bedrooms to take chill off in pm and am. Landlady was very responsive and helped a lot with suggestions for local restaurants and sights. Lots of dogs barking (a la France!) otherwise very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Charlotte Bennie

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely place

The property has lovely views of the mountains and has a very good wood burning stove which we made good use of as we were there in February. Thank you Paquita for being generous with the logs. We drove towards Ronda to get amazing walks in the national park. Also highly recommend Santiago’s Kitchen which does excellent food.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

lesley s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer 2024

This is our first visit to Spain, we found this property not sure of location. But wow the view and property were amazing, it was so relaxing, peaceful but you aren't far from any shops or areas to visit. We will definitely look at coming back. 10/10
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing villa

The villa is in a stunning location with amazing views. Easy drives to local towns like Mijas and into Malaga. The villa has loads of outdoor seating so you always have somewhere to sit in the sun which was lovely!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer sun

We had a great stay in the mountains. Fabulous position and views from the pool area, and so many places to take in the environment around the property. Quite a drive up the hill to get there, but totally worth it! We watched the beautiful sunset every night.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamsin W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Idyllic

Absolutely fantastic! Piquita was a superb host, really felt able to contact her if required (but everything was fab so not needed!) Sam who met us and sorted the keys etc was lovely and helpful too. The villa itself has everything you require and is beautiful but the thing that sets this property above and beyond is the pool and the stunning view! Could spend all day and all evening just enjoying it. No need to leave. So stock up the fridge and have some time away from the usual grind. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

A fabulous location to relax and unwind

Awesome property with lots of inside and outside space. Good size pool BBQ area Large terraced area with several sun loungers to relax and take in the sun. Lots of shaded areas if needed when the temperatures soar. Incredible views and great sunsets. We couldn’t fault it and the owners were amazing … Nothing too much trouble if you needed anything at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

sinead s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing week at a super property

This villa is so traditional and charming: the pool area is so fantastic for families and the view is breathtaking. The owners were so attentive and helpful for anything we needed. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Superb Villa and spectacular views

Had 14 fantastic days in the Villa which is lovely and clean. The kids loved the pool one of the best Iv seen. Good communication from Samir and Paquita. The views from the Villa are spectacular and I could just sit and watch the world go by. Nice to watch the swallows fly over the pool, birds of prey and we were lucky to have a Iberian ibex appear on the property and watch it wandering about. The Villa is well equipped and has plenty of outside space/seating. Would certainly stay here again. Highly recommend
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pete K., bedford, uk

Liked: Cleanliness

wonderfully relaxing

Property was very nice. The outside and pool were the best. Must be half a dozen set of furniture for chasing or avoiding the sun. Very quiet set away from Cartama. Paquit and Sam were very helpful and friendly. We also had fun talking to the pool man neither of us having many words in common. He was fun too. The inside of the house was well appointed with all the amenities you would expect. Highly recomended
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clare D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just perfect! Highly recommend.

We were very sad to leave the villa after 7 wonderful days. The villa has all you need for a very comfortable stay, with a super pool to cool down in and breathtaking views. We wanted a relaxing and peaceful holiday and we certainly got it. We were easily able to communicate with Paquita and when we had a small issue with the hot water it was dealt with swiftly. I cannot make any negative comments as there simply weren’t any negatives. We would highly recommend booking this villa if you are looking to completely wind down surrounded by the mountains and blue skies.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elena S., Christchurch, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!!!

Stunning property. Gorgeous, peaceful and perfect. The pool was amazing and the view incredible. We loved being able to go for lovely hikes right from our house. I can't wait to be back!!
Stayed 12 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely villa with pool

We chose the villa because of its location in relation to a wedding we were attending in Cartama. We rented for 8 nights to make it into a family holiday and had a fantastic time. The location is spectacular - nearly at the top of the hill with far reaching views across the valley, and looking down on the castle. The villa had everything you’d expect, including a gas barbecue and the pool was clean. You really need a car or at least to use taxis to get your shopping up the hill, but if you enjoy hiking there are great walks right from the villa. Highly recommended. Martin, Andi, Holly, James & Sandra
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

sandra m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely villa in beautiful surroundings

We stayed for a week with 5 adults. Plenty of room for all of us. Lovely pool and stunning sunsets!! Very quiet and chilled area. Had a walk down to the castle ruins and church which was lovely. Villa is quite old in style which we didn't mind with a very Spanish type kitchen. Cooker took a little getting used to but mastered it after a few days. Emilia and her husband were so helpful and so kind. We had a water issue one day and Emilia sorted it our straight away and couldn't have been more helpful. Few things could do with some updating like the sunloungers but all in all it was a comfy villa with all that we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Juliet T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful villa with stunning views

We’re just back from a week stay and we’ve had such a lovely relaxing break. The villa is quite far up a hill and the views from it are spectacular. We saw plenty of wildlife including eagles, owls, swallows dipping into the pool. The villa itself was rustic and could possibly do with a bit of upgrading in the kitchen but it was clean and had everything we needed. Overall we absolutely loved our stay. Emelia was very welcoming and was just at the end of the phone if we needed anything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing view, lovley hosts

My partner and I have just returned from a week in Cartama, where we stayed in this beautiful villa. When we arrived, we met Emilia and her husband at the local Lidl and they escorted us up to the villa. They were incredibly welcoming and took the time to show us around and to answer any of our questions. They had very kindly picked us up some groceries, and a much appreciated bottle of wine, as we had arrived on a Sunday afternoon and the Lidl wasn’t open. We were able to enjoy a relaxing first evening, watching the sun set over the mountains. The views really are incredible, even more stunning than shown in the photos. The villa was very clean and spacious. It had everything we needed. Numerous seating/eating areas outside, barbecue, swimming pool, a handy cupboard filled with extra beach towels, family games, binoculars, spare sun cream etc. and a well equipped kitchen. This villa was perfect for us as we were able to relax reading by the pool, escaping from the world, but were also able to travel to Malaga and various other beaches in less than 30 mins. We had a lovely day out in Ronda, which was an hour drive away through very beautiful scenery. Marbella was also worth a day trip to enjoy the stunning beaches and numerous restaurants and bars. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this villa, would highly recommend the hosts, and will definitely return again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mohsin Z., United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness

Heaven on Earth 😍

The amazing heavenly retreat is a perfect place to unwind from the hustle and bustle of city life, The house on the beautiful hills of Cartama is away from the hustle of the tourist centers, but close enough to travel to if so desired. Having a car is ideal, however we used Uber and local taxi service which was easy enough. Don’t get me started on the views and the amazing pool, my kids stayed in the pool most of our time there! The view are the most relaxing and far reaching, you will be sitting by the pool mesmerising for hours 😍 There’s everything you need in the house, BBQ was a brilliant, once we walked down to the village ( an hour walk) which was an amazing adventure for us 2 and our 7 & 8 yo! We’re definitely going back next year 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Family Holiday with Breathtaking Views.

My wife, two children and I have just returned from one of the best family holidays we have ever had and this villa played a huge part in making it such a wonderful experience. The views from the rear, pool area of the villa are simply stunning and it was a treat watching the sunset over the mountains every night. The pool is a good size and we all enjoyed refreshing swims everyday to help us cool off from the heat. There are a couple of shaded veranda areas to escape the hot afternoon sun and multiple outdoor seating areas. The villa is in a quiet area on the hillside and is very private. Within the villa, the rooms are all of a decent size and there are plenty of ceiling fans to keep them cool and the air conditioned, upstairs bedroom has a picture window where you can see the fantastic views of the mountains. There are plenty of towels, some family games and leaflets on things to do and places to visit. If you want to get out and about you can walk down the hill to the castle ruins or head into the village itself. Up the hill takes you over some rocky hillside landscape with amazing wildlife and plants. from the top you can take in more breathtaking views of the sea, Malaga city and the surrounding mountains. We had a car and took day trips to the incredible walled city of Alhambra in Granada, Benalmadena and Fuengirola. We also caught the train from the nearby Estación de Cartama to Malaga City and had a great day there. There are so many beaches within 30 minutes drive and the history of the region is fascinating. The whole experience was enhanced by the wonderful service the owner provided. After booking the villa, Bernie, got in touch to tell us about the house, surrounding area, getting there, food shopping at the nearby Lidl, places to go and eat etc. He was friendly and very helpful with the information he provided. On arrival in Cartama, about 25 minutes from the airport, we met with Emilia and her husband who took us up into the hills above the village to the villa. They were both extremely welcoming and nothing was too much trouble, telling us we could contact them during our stay if needs be. I cannot speak highly enough of our experience in Cartama and this villa. Watching the sky turn red as the sun set over the mountains whilst taking a dip in the pool will live long in the memory. I am sure that should we visit Malaga in the future, we will be booking into this villa again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Jean Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très bien reçu par Alex belle vue et prestation à la hauteur.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2025