Cubo's Casa El Pantanillo / private pool / caminito del rey
Enjoy a charming rural accommodation in Ardales with a private pool, pool with jacuzzi and a unique natural setting next to El Caminito del Rey
Hello! We are CUBO'S HOLIDAY HOMES, specialised in holiday accommodations since 2005.
Located in the municipality of Ardales, this accommodation offers the perfect combination of tranquillity and nature, ideal for families and groups of up to 4 people. Its private plot features a small dam with a waterfall and is surrounded by a well-maintained garden with grass and a variety of plants The house is filled with natural light throughout the day thanks to its strategic location. Enjoy unforgettable moments in the large private pool with an unheated jacuzzi and a barbecue area perfect for preparing outdoor meals Access is simple, although it includes a one-kilometre stretch of unpaved, compact earth road, suitable for any vehicle
At the entrance, you will be greeted by a porch with benches and a jasmine corridor that fills the environment with a relaxing aroma as evening falls Inside, the 80 m² dwelling is divided into two floors: the upper floor houses the main bedroom with a double bed and sofa bed, as well as a desk ideal for working with a laptop On the ground floor, you will find a comfortable living-dining room with a wood-burning fireplace for cool nights and an open-plan kitchen equipped with all the necessary appliances (fridge, microwave, oven, washing machine, coffee maker and more) to make your stay comfortable and practical
The second bedroom, with views of the outdoor terrace and the natural landscape, offers a cosy space to rest and store your luggage. The main bathroom has a shower tray and is spacious, and for greater comfort, near the pool there is an independent toilet, thus avoiding entering the house wet
This accommodation is located just minutes from key points such as the Coviran supermarket and the center of Ardales (3 km), the Conde de Guadalhorce Reservoir (9 km) and the Desfiladero de los Gaitanes Natural Site (18 km), where El Caminito del Rey is located, a very popular destination for nature and hiking lovers In addition, it is at a reasonable distance from various leisure options, beaches, golf courses and theme parks in Malaga and surrounding areas.
Book now and live a unique experience in the heart of nature with all the comforts!
As we also do in all other properties of our CUBO'S HOLIDAY HOMES brand, all our accommodations have towel and bed linen sets. We have cots and high chairs upon request for babies from 0 to 2 years old. And all of this, absolutely FREE.
Likewise, guests of CUBO'S HOLIDAY HOMES can enjoy EARLY CHECK-IN and LATE CHECK-OUT upon request, provided that the booking calendar and scheduled cleanings allow it.
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CUBO'S HOLIDAY HOMES welcomes you!. We are a short stay management agency that offers carefully selected properties. The company was founded in 2005 with the mission of offering a quality alternative. The ratings of our guests in all our accommodations endorse us. You can check it on our profile.
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Booking Conditions
Mandatory deposit before entry (refundable 48 hours after review).
Parties and noise are not allowed during rest hours.
It is recommended to take out travel insurance in case of water restrictions decreed by the authorities.
IMPORTANT: Arrivals from 9:00 PM onwards involve an additional cost that must be paid upon entry.
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view
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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
On-site 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number VTAR/MA/03114
About the area
Ardales
Located in Ardales, this cottage is in a rural area. Bobastro Ruins and Puente Nuevo Bridge are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at El Torcal National Park and El Tajo Gorge.
El Chorro - Caminito del Rey Station - 29 min drive
Málaga (AGP) - 53 min drive
Restaurants
Restaurante El Kiosko - 25 min drive
Restaurante El Mirador - 24 min drive
La Cuestecita - 12 min drive
Meson De Diego - 24 min drive
Venta El Cordobés - 23 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Cubo's Casa El Pantanillo / private pool / caminito del rey pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Cubo's Casa El Pantanillo / private pool / caminito del rey?
As of 4 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cubo's Casa El Pantanillo / private pool / caminito del rey on 22 Dec, 2026 start from S$191, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at Cubo's Casa El Pantanillo / private pool / caminito del rey?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cubo's Casa El Pantanillo / private pool / caminito del rey?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Cubo's Casa El Pantanillo / private pool / caminito del rey located?
Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Bobastro Ruins and within 32 miles (52 km) of Puente Nuevo Bridge and Ascari Racetrack. Andalucia Technology Park and El Torcal National Park are also within 32 miles (52 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Excellent stay. Hosts were great. Would highly recommend.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
4 Mar, 2024
A slice of paradise!
A slice of paradise!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
16 May, 2022
Great house, everything promissed in the add is true:) Antonio is great and the estate lovely
Great house, everything promissed in the add is true:) Antonio is great and the estate lovely.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Alex
2 Mar, 2026
Very nice house with big garden
The house is beautifully situated in the hills close to Ardales and has everything you need: a great kitchen, three TVs, comfortable beds, a lovely terrace, and a very spacious garden with a BBQ, extra refrigerator, outdoor shower and toilet, sun loungers, parasol, etc. Everything works. If there's a problem, the very friendly host Antonio resolves it immediately for example, a broken pair of scissors had already been replaced that afternoon. We were there in February, and it can be a bit chilly then. There's a great wood-burning stove, and for €20 we got more than enough firewood to keep us warm for a week. Antonio even provided a free fire-building course . There's also a good, portable electric radiator, which we only used briefly in the mornings. The pool, with all sorts of features including a bubble bath, was fantastic, but we found it a bit too cold for a dip. The village of Ardales is within easy reach, and a few kilometers further on is the Caminito del Rey, a must-do.
Alex
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
2 Oct, 2023
I highly recommend a trip!
We had an amazing time at Antonio’s. The property was incredible with so much space, fruit and veg and a great pool. Antonio was so helpful and friendly and left us to it unless we needed something. I highly recommend a trip!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
7 Apr, 2023
We had a lovely stay, thank you so much
We had a lovely stay, thank you so much. It was a great property and the host was friendly and helpful from start to finish. They had really thought of everything you could possibly need and there were extras too that we didn't expect...our children loved the dogs and hens for instance and the facilities outside in the barbecue/pool area were amazing. The drive to the house from Ardales made it really exciting and we loved it was so secluded.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
29 Oct, 2022
Absolute paradise, truely amazing 👌🏻
Everything, absolutely Un believable ️
From a partner site
8/10 Good
9 Feb, 2022
Private paradise in the countriside.
Very private and beautiful place. Personal garden with lemon- and orange trees. Fish, canary-birds and chicken with the opportunity to collect fresh eggs every morning. I also liked the pool (despite it was not heated) and the outdoor kitchen.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
10 Nov, 2022
The best experience what i got in the last years!!! Escape from crowdy , loud city to the tranquilit
The best experience what i got in the last years!!! Escape from crowdy , loud city to the tranquility! Spacious house with two comfortable beds, there is everyhting what you need. And huge territory with amazing garden!!!I would like to come again!Especially would like to mention amazing host - Antonio!!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
2 Feb, 2024
My stay at Antonio's place was fantastic
My stay at Antonio's place was fantastic. The location was serene and stunning. The house had almost everything needed for a week-long stay. Antonio promptly addressed any issues that arose. We overcame the language barrier by using a translation app.To further enhance the experience, providing complimentary hand soap and shampoo for all guests would be a great addition.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
7 Jan, 2023
Antonio is very nice person
Antonio is very nice person. It is a lovely house with lots of peace. The dogs and other animals are very friendly. Lots of fruit trees and lovely pool and backyard. There is a long dirt road that takes you from the town to the property but it wasn’t bad. It is a perfect place to relax go on walks and enjoy nature.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Petronella
7 Jul, 2023
Amazing villa, located in a very beautiful quiet area
The villa is located in a very beautiful quiet area, fully equipped. Antonio is very friendly and helpful. Every day we got something from the vegetable garden. There are indoor and outdoor kitchens, toilet and plenty of opportunity to relax. That for a low price. we will definitely come back
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Petronella
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2023
Thank you for your stay and fantastic review! We transfer your comments to the owner, they will be very glad to read it! Please, if you don’t mind, write down a review in google, it helps us a lot! https://g.page/r/CYRPqDijmjEDEAg/review Thank you in advance. Looking forward to welcoming you very soon again!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
3 Aug, 2023
What a stunning place! We had a fabulous holiday
What a stunning place! We had a fabulous holiday. The highlight was the large pool, we also loved having a fridge freezer next to the pool (perfect for a cool drink after a swim). The house is comfortable and has everything you need. Antonio was a great host, very responsive and despite the language barrier we managed to communicate ok using online translate. The track leading to the house is a bit hair raising in places, but there's very little traffic on it. We would thoroughly recommend.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
30 Aug, 2022
This is one of the most beautiful plots we have ever stayed at! The perfect stay for a family needin
This is one of the most beautiful plots we have ever stayed at! The perfect stay for a family needing quality time together. Peaceful and picturesque. Huge plot that also has fruit, veg and chickens that you can help yourself to. Stunning flowers and smells day and night, and the stars were so bright and clear. Beautiful lakes 15 min away, all beaches and tourist spots easily accessible 50 mins away. You definitely need a car and must be confident and comfortable driving on country dirt tracks. Antonio and his wife were so welcoming and helpful and visited the plot daily to look after the crop and chickens and dogs that stay on the outskirts, this did not disturb our stay at all. I would highly recommend and would love to return.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Brenda
8 Jul, 2024
Paradise for a relaxing vacation
The location is perfect with a lovely big swimmingpool, a great yard, beautiful views and a real homecoming house.
The way to the house is adventurous but no problem. The host Antonio makes it really a nice place to stay. Always busy with his garden and his animals and you can really ask him anything.
Ardales is a nice little Village and many things to do in the surroundings.
The house is very complete, nice beds, multiple tv's, good kitchen and various places to sit and relax in- and outside.
The shower curtain. It is not so steady anymore. And the beachumbrellas need an upgrade.
Brenda
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2024
Thank you for your stay and fantastic review! We transfer your comments to the owner, they will be very glad to read it! Looking forward to welcoming you very soon again!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Brenda
8 Jul, 2024
Paradise for a relaxing vacation
The location is perfect with a lovely big swimmingpool, a great yard, beautiful views and a real homecoming house.
The way to the house is adventurous but no problem. The host Antonio makes it really a nice place to stay. Always busy with his garden and his animals and you can really ask him anything.
Ardales is a nice little Village and many things to do in the surroundings.
The house is very complete, nice beds, multiple tv's, good kitchen and various places to sit and relax in- and outside.
The shower curtain. It is not so steady anymore. And the beachumbrellas need an upgrade.
Brenda
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul, 2024
Thank you for your stay and fantastic review! We transfer your comments to the owner, they will be very glad to read it! Looking forward to welcoming you very soon again!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
17 Mar, 2023
Antonio and his wife were fantastic hosts
Antonio and his wife were fantastic hosts. We were more than thrilled with the location and warm welcome! Our 1,5 year old son had the time of his life picking fresh eggs in the morning and oranges and lemons for juice. Also the singing with the birds and petting the dogs was part of our daily program. The location is, to us, perfect! Malaga and beaches within 45 mins drive. Hidden in a beautiful and calm valley 3km from Ardales. Facilities are more than described. Great BBQ place with fully equipped kitchen (yes, with fridge convenient located next to the pool). Also baby cot and high chair are available and toys / outside playhouse for the kids. Thank you for having us!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
alexandre
30 Jun, 2025
El mejor sitio para desconectar y pasar unos días en famila.
Todo estaba muy bien muy limpio el anfitrión Antonio de 10 hemos pasado unos días como en casa no ha faltado de nada y super atento a todo.volveremos seguro
alexandre
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul, 2025
Muchas gracias por su amable reseña. Nos alegra saber que tuvo una excelente estancia y agradecemos enormemente que haya compartido su experiencia.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
20 Feb, 2025
Sehr zu empfehlen 🥰
Sehr zu empfehlen 🥰
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
20 Feb, 2025
Een paradijs!
De grote tuin is een juweeltje. Een prachtig groot zwembad met jacuzzi. Verschillende chill hoekjes. De planten, de bloemen allemaal prachtig. In de grote tuin staan veel fruitbomen, waar we van konden plukken. Vijgen-citroen-sinaasappel-amandel bomen. De sinaasappels waren helaas nog niet rijp. Ook tomaten-aubergine-groene peperplanten. We konden iedere ochtend verse eieren rapen bij de kippen. Vanuit de tuin kan je een superleuk pad bewandelen, dat loopt naar een kleine waterval. Het beekje stroomt onder langs het huis. Je zit helemaal vrij in de grote tuin. Alles was in 1 woord prachtig!De eigenaar Antonio doet heel erg zijn best en gaf ons de eerste dag allerlei groenten uit de tuin. Hij reageert snel en is superaardig. De douche is heerlijk warm en de bedden lagen top!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
23 Nov, 2024
excellent séjour passé chez Antonio, environnement magnifique,grande piscine , plusieurs coins repas
excellent séjour passé chez Antonio, environnement magnifique,grande piscine , plusieurs coins repas disponibles , proche des centres d intérêts phare de l'Andalousie. Antonio a été un hôte exceptionnel, réactif lorsque nous avons eu besoin de lui, toujours le sourire qui nous a même chaques jours donnes des légumes et oeufs de son potager. Le village est également typique où l'on trouve tout ce dont on a besoin.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
23 Nov, 2024
Ein wunderschöner Urlaub , wir kommen ganz sicher wieder.
Die Ausstattung und die Lage des Hauses sind fantastisch. Es gibt alles was man braucht und ist in bestem Zustand. Innerhalb von 50 Minuten ist man vom Flughafen dort und kann vieles schöne und interessante Ausflugsziele in kürzester Zeit erreichen. Die Gastgeber sind sehr sympathisch und hilfsbereit.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
13 Apr, 2024
Een heel basic huisje, maar op een prachtige locatie
Een heel basic huisje, maar op een prachtige locatie. De tuin is prachtig, een echt paradijs! Perfect centraal gelegen om de ruimere omgeving te verkennen.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
2 Feb, 2024
Skønt hus i rolige autentiske og smukke omgivelser
Skønt hus i rolige autentiske og smukke omgivelser. Venlig vært der kommunikerede fint. Vær obs på at det kan være koldt i huset og der skal tændes op i brændeovnen i kølige måneder. Vi var meget glade for vores ophold i huset.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
2 Feb, 2024
Super host und sehr nette Unterkunft
Super host und sehr nette Unterkunft. Wir würden auf jeden Fall nochmal kommen :)
About the host
Hosted by Cubo's Holiday Homes
Languages:
English, Spanish
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