Nice private villa in stunning location very close to Jalon , the pool is stunning very large and a lovely temperature. Kitchen was great and well equipped just missing a welcome pack not even a bottle of water supplied we have been coming to the area for 20 years and this is a first . Lots of lovely restaurants in easy reach . We were informed just before arrival that there had been an issue in the basement with a flood but it was sorted and any issues we had quickly dealt with however there was still a nasty sewer smell in the basement throughout our stay which was a shame . We spent a great two weeks with family and had a very enjoyable time spent mostly in the pool thank you.
I traveled with friends to the XalĂł valley for a cycling holiday through the mountains and gorges of this stunningly beautiful region of Spain. Casa Gusta provided the perfect base for our trip. Itâs in a great location only half a mile from the centre of XalĂł Town. And Is the perfect retreat to relax and chill in comfort after a hard day in the saddle. Would recommend and would love to stay again in the future.
We had a great family holiday in Casa Gusta however the listing and some of the photographs were quite misleading. Our daughter and family were staying in the advertised self contained basement apartment but on arrival we discovered that the kitchen in this area had been totally removed leaving an empty room. This meant they could not cater independently for their small children. The children were also really looking forward to playing on the trampoline which also sadly had been removed from the garden.
In the photographs several rooms are shown with televisions but in fact there is now only one in the main lounge.
The rear BBQ area has been redesigned/removed and looks totally different now.
The positive aspects are that there is now an additional large sunshade sail over the dining area near the pool which was very welcome. The maintenance team were first rate and dealt with any issues promptly and were really friendly and Toni was very responsive to any messages we sent him. The owner responded quickly to our queries, which we appreciated, and said the photos etc would be updated
Despite the disappointments mentioned above we all had a fantastic time at the villa, which is really lovely and spacious. The large pool is super.
If you are looking for an authentic Spanish town Jalon definitely fits the bill. There are two excellent large supermarkets very near and 5 km away at Ondara there is a cluster of hyper markets which was great for stocking up on arrival.
The pool is great. Kitchen had lots of equipment. Beds comfortable. Village location is great. We were lucky to be there over the village Fiesta weekend. The Manager responded very quickly to WhatsApp messages sent when there were a couple of issues. Plenty of shaded areas to escape the sun and outdoor eating areas, particularly the patio off the lounge behind the garage.
Couple of minus points, the basement advertised as having a private kitchen with photos to back this up. Unfortunately, the kitchen was just a room with a fridge in it. Not what we needed for the little family with baby who were staying in there and thought they would have access to kettle etc during the night. Also the games room was quite scruffy, along with some of the outdoor furniture and equipment (no BBQ) but plug in grill supplied.
Overall a lovely villa in a lovely village location with great eating places.
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We stated at Casa Gusta with our extended family including 3 babies, 2 toddlers and a teenager. The house had everything we needed plus more!
The pool is literally the highlight, it's huge and very deep at one end. The toddlers who were not confident swimmer's at the start of the holliday were swimming, unaided by the end.
The kitchen facilities are great and the living space is also very large. There are several different. Alfresco dining areas and the pool side seating is perfect!
The location is a short walk to the town of Jalon which is perfectly Spanish. We were lucky enough to be staying during the fiestas which really made our holliday special.
Dirk was a real gentleman from the beginning, providing all the information well ahead of time. Roos, the housekeeper, is a wonderful lady, very friendly and very accommodating.
Overall we would defiantly recommend to other friends with families and will definitely be returning.
Dirk, Roos, thank you.