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Large Villa Garden Wifi Spa Grand Piano Views Simpatico Unique Quiet [#127943] | View Property
El Rosario
Villa, 6 Bedrooms + Den, 5 Baths (Sleeps 14)
From €1000/wk
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Traveler Reviews (12)
Heaven in Las Colinas
Guest: Rosey H.
(Blackpool, U.K.)
Date of Stay: 02/06/12
Review Submitted: 02/22/12
This is pure luxury. Where to start? A swim in the pool, a glass of bubbly in the jacuzzi whilst we watch the sunset or just watch it from the terrace off our bedroom? The villa is extremely spacious, whether in living or sleeping areas and all fixtures and fittings are of the highest quality. The 5 bathrooms (4 en suite) are beautiful.The whole house and, also,the large kitchen is extremely well-equipped with all mod cons-that is if you haven't chosen the option to have the cook make you a delicious and authentic meal( better than any restaurant I have ever eaten in!)We also chose to take the maid service option finding her most kind and helpful. Dining on the large terrace overlooking the pool and extensive gardens was a pleasure but dining indoors was also lovely in the bright and spacious dining area which leads off the main living area.Quite frankly, the photos just don't do this place justice! From start to finish this is a slick, efficient, yet friendly organisation.Nothing was too much trouble for William and Arnie who dealt with our booking.Having signed the contract, they sent us a 50 page comprehensive information pack which introduced us to places we would have never found on our own, including good quality restaurants which weren't too expensive.One of our party was a golf fanatic and William (who is very knowledgeable about the golf courses in this neck of the woods and has written and had published an authoritative guide ) was able to advise and arrange a few rounds for him.He is thinking of returning with other golf fanatics! This is a lovely place for a holiday and we found the weather warm and sunny in February.Having heard that Seaforde also have a villa in Tuscany am considering this for our next holiday. Maybe we'll go there for the grape picking harvest!
Owner response:Thanks for your kind words. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay. The Marbella weather in February this year has been absolutely gorgeous: while the rest of Europe has frozen, we have had wall-to-wall sunshine every day. We are particularly keen to encourage others to holiday with us at this time of year. Now is the best time to use our villa as a base for either holiday golf, or to see all the fabulous historic sights of Andalucia (Granada, Seville, etc) with no worry about queues or heat. Glorious light and strong winter sun. Thanks also for plugging our 'information pack'. We are happy to share our Spanish secrets with our guests, and do the same for our properties in Cornwall and Tuscany. The same 'no-queues' advantages apply to the wonders of Tuscany as well. Come and see us there next time. William
Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Nice property but dirty and attrocious management.
Guest: The Singaporean
(SINGAPORE)
Date of Stay: 09/13/11
Review Submitted: 02/05/12
We, a group of 6 couples, rented the property in September 2010 as we were described of a property of 6 bedrooms. Sadly, 2 bedrooms are in the basement and were certainly used as storage. The two couples supposed to sleep there broke into allergy and were unable to use the rooms. The ventilation was poor and the Aircon unit were not working properly. We then made the mistake to complain to the management, who indicated that they will check the next day. Of course they agree to do as they will charge you for the time to check any problem. I have to had that the caretaker do not speak english so hide behind such. Also make sure that they did not change your bedsheet, It will cost you more even if the bed are not used, we were charged for 6 sets even if 2 couples did not stay in the Villa!!!. We were told that you are in Euroep and that AIRCON did not work the same than oversea!!!! As a conclusion worst ever experience. STAY AWAY FROM THAT PLACE. I really hope that VRBO management could take sanction against such.
Owner response:We are extremely surprised at this review, which we find wholly unjustified. Contrary to the statement in the review, the villa does have six bedrooms, of which two (12sqm and 20sqm, respectively) are on the lower floor. This is not a basement: it is at ground level. These rooms are decorated slightly differently – with lavish fabrics, to give guests a taste of our villa in Tuscany. With double/twin beds in each, how could they be seen as storage rooms? The villa is cleaned to rigorous standards: the allergy complaint only arose after the event, and it is surprising that, at the time, there was no request for medical assistance. (Never in 10 years of letting history has such a complaint been received.) The charge for linen in respect of the ‘two couples [that] did not stay in the villa’ was fully justified, because the guests clearly had slept in their beds, and their luggage was there. This guest twice reported that the a/c was not working. We sent our technician to investigate both times. All units were in working order and producing cool air at the minimum legal temperature for a/c in Spain (in line with EU standards). On both occasions some 7 windows were wide open, and the a/c was switched off! This guest also repeatedly and without justification queried several significant items on his final account, including repeated false allegations that we had not made certain payments (at his request) on his party’s behalf, despite us having provided 3rd party evidence that we had done so. We provide quality platforms for holiday happiness, exercising goodwill even if problems of a guest’s making arise; however, when repeatedly called out for the same and other supposed problems, ultimately we have no choice but to charge for our time. Of course, if complaints are justified, we give them our full attention, resolving them to our guests’ satisfaction as quickly as we can. We invite readers to draw their own conclusions, in the light of the other reviews we have received. William fforde
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Marbella 25th June
Guest: Jean. Arizona
Date of Stay: 06/25/11
Review Submitted: 10/13/11
Our family, all ten of us, had a fabulous time on this property and in Marbella. It was the exact getaway we all needed. The best thing to say about this house, is it is exactly as it appears on the internet - it's beautiful, has great views, plenty of room, excellent internet connects and close "enough" to the beach. The local beach is lovely, not too crowded but plenty of amenities, restaurants, bars and amazing croissants!! We rented a car so went back and forth to the beach almost every day. We cooked for ourselves several nights and the kitchen is well stocked. The local restaurants are very good, the paella for 4 feeds 6 at the beach! The city of Marbella is beautiful, about 15 minutes away, and provides great restaurants, shopping and a very "busy" beach. We'd rent this property again if we were on the costa del sol again.
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Best Vacation Spot
Guest: Mark
(United States of America-Michigan)
Date of Stay: 04/02/11
Review Submitted: 02/08/12
Our family along with 3 other families rented William's house for a week in April 2011. There was 8 adults and 6 children. The house was simply AMAZING and blew all of our expectaions out of the water, the pictures do not do it justice, the house really is amazing. The views were from out of this world. We had more then enough room and the children loved the pool and the large yard to play in. None of us felt closed in and the house is so roomy that we actully had to go look for each other when you wanted to talk to someone. Very roomy. William and Arnie were GREAT to work with. We flew to Spain from the United Stated of America (Michigan). Everything from sending the deposit to making final payment and finilizing the final bill was easier then checking in a hotel. William and Arnie are outstanding people to work with. They made our vacation the best ever and one none of us will ever forget. We will be renting one of his other homes soon. While at the house they both did everything they could to make this vacation a great experience from setting up tee times to reccomending places to visit and eat at. I would highly recommend renting this house. We first thought renting a house in Spain when we were all from Michigan would be hard to do owever William and Arnie made it the easiest rental ever. Thank you William and Arnie for the best vacation ever, you made life long memories not only for us adults but al for our children.
Owner response:Thank you so much for your review, and we hope that one day you will indeed enjoy our villas in Cornwall, UK and Lucca, Tuscany. There’s some amazing golf at both of these, and a lot else. William fforde
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.