Stylish villa, pool, sea view, wifi, aircon, quiet spot, private, Costa del Sol

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A bed with a blue pillow and a colorful quilt, a hammock, and a pool in the background.
A beach with rocky terrain, palm trees, and a view of distant mountains.
A hammock bed under a thatched roof, surrounded by stone flooring, palm trees, and a mountainous backdrop.
A hillside villa with a swimming pool, surrounded by cypress trees and a landscaped garden.
A wicker sofa with multiple cushions in a bright room with a tiled floor and a large window.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Private pool
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Arenas, Malaga
  • Place, Casa Cervantes
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Centro de Arte Contemporaneo de Velez Malaga
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Indoor Padel Club Velez Malaga
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Málaga (AGP)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Green Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Turquoise Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Yellow Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet

Bathroom

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Arenas

Located in Arenas, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Los Arcos and Marqués de Beniel Palace are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at The Sierras of Tejeda, Almijara & Alhama and Fuente Árabe. Travelling with kids? Consider Capilla del Agua, or check out an event or a game at Indoor Padel Club Velez Malaga. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Arenas, Malaga

What's nearby

  • Casa Cervantes - 15 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Church of San Juan Bautista - 15 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Centro de Arte Contemporaneo de Velez Malaga - 16 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Teatro del Carmen - 16 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Indoor Padel Club Velez Malaga - 17 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Málaga (AGP) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Trapiche - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪La Gamba Dorada - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante El Cruce - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Tapas The End - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dominos Pizza - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Stylish villa, pool, sea view, wifi, aircon, quiet spot, private, Costa del Sol have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Stylish villa, pool, sea view, wifi, aircon, quiet spot, private, Costa del Sol?

As of 7 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stylish villa, pool, sea view, wifi, aircon, quiet spot, private, Costa del Sol on 25 Apr 2027 start from £1,276, 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.

Is Stylish villa, pool, sea view, wifi, aircon, quiet spot, private, Costa del Sol pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Stylish villa, pool, sea view, wifi, aircon, quiet spot, private, Costa del Sol?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stylish villa, pool, sea view, wifi, aircon, quiet spot, private, Costa del Sol?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stylish villa, pool, sea view, wifi, aircon, quiet spot, private, Costa del Sol?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stylish villa, pool, sea view, wifi, aircon, quiet spot, private, Costa del Sol located?

This family-friendly Arenas villa is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Fuente Árabe and City Council of Arenas. Capilla del Agua and Centro de Arte Contemporaneo de Velez Malaga are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 112 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful villa set in a very picturesque location with fantastic views. Great for a nice peaceful stay. Lovely pool area and spacious rooms. It was great to find shade under the area with a day bed. Owner was helpful and had Left plenty of towels.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely villa in the clouds! It's quite a climb to reach the villa Camaleon but once there you can appreciate it's location. Wonderful views of the sea and surrounding mountains, we found a few walks from the villa but had to put the bikes in the car to get to a suitable road down the mountain! The villa itself has everything you need WiFi was excellent, beds comfy & kitchen well equipped.Thank you James for being a great host nothing was to much trouble
Stayed 22 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful villa in a superb location. Amazing pool with stunning views. Very helpful host too. We would certainly come again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay

What a fantastic villa. Lovely views and so quiet. The sunrise is stunning. Really enjoyed our stay, would highly recommend to anyone. Thankyou James
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great rural location

Villa was in a deep rural location. Facilities in the villa are excellent. Would definitely recommend this property to family and friends. Villa has everything you need and the views are outstanding - sunrise was a treat to see
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best gateway!

Staying at Villa Camaleon was absolutely relaxed! You feel so remote in the mountains. The view is amazing. The house very clean. I would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic week in Andalucia

We had a great week at Villa Cameleon. It was well equipped , in a beautiful,peaceful area with stunning views of the coast and mountains. Ideally situated for exploring the area. We hope to go back again! Thanks James
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great stay, we loved it

We stayed a week and really enjoyed ourselves. The owners live very nearby but entirely separately. You are not overlooked and have total seclusion and privacy. We LOVED George and Minnie the quiet and gentle dogs who visited us every day; for us they were a total bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
We loved the stay for the kitchen there is enough equipment only lights outside are missing but we bought some and so it was okay!The road is also good to drive but I would prefer a high car. And the view you get for the drive is amazing
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Holiday

We had a lovely stay at Villa Cameleon, journey up takes a bit of getting used to.. especially if you have a fear of heights, it's very high up but the views once there are absolutely stunning and make it very worthwhile. The property itself is lovely, perhaps some of the furnishings are a little tired in places, but it didn't impact our stay, we thought it was great value for money..the pool area was fab, we spent whole days lounging around. We would definitely come back, sad to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Stunning views

This villa has awesome panaramic views. However the outside area needs attention including pool. The villa really could do with fly screens on windows and doors. Interior lighting needs upgrading. The beds were clean and comfortable however the settees need replacing.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun 2025
Thank-you for your four star review. The pool was revamped before this season started and the villa itself was completely repainted. The villa has aircon in each room so fly screens are not needed. As regards your other comments we have not had complaints before. We have had 101 five star reviews.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place to relax

We enjoyed our stay very much. Of course you have to know that the house is on the top of the "little" mountain. It takes nearly 20 minutes to reach the next supermarket. But the pool, the view and silence are priceless :-) We visited many nice cities like Ronda, Granada and Malaga. On of most impressing experiences was the hike on Caminito del Rey.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely villa in a stunning location

The villa is situated about 10 minutes drive from Velez-Malaga, in the foothills of the Sierra de Tejeda. The drive to the villa is definitely an experience! The views from the roof terrace and pool area are simply stunning. The villa itself is very private, clean and well equipped. The wildlife is varied and plentiful. James and Rafe are excellent hosts. The local beaches are clean and safe, with lots of places to eat. Torre del Mar is great for a walk along the sea front.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2022
Hi David and family, Thank-you for the great review. Best regards, James
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible scenery

This villa has the most spectacular views I have ever had on a holiday. Absolutely incredible. James and Rafa were great hosts sorting out any minor issues in a timely manner. George the dog was also a welcome visitor. Even my dog disliking daughter fell in love with him. Villa is accurately described and is well worth the drive up the hill. Thanks for a great holiday.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The view is gorgeous!

Lovely place in the mountains with a beautiful view over the sea. Very nice host who is always happy to help out. As mentioned in other reviews, we would also recommend a bigger car, especially if you got 3 kids, a trolly and your luggage ;) The house itself got everything you need to stay for a while. We didn't have big things to complain about, only some minor things we already told James. For example the toys on the property or the cooking utilities could be renewed. We really enjoyed our stay and hope you'll too.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice view, no internet, pool unusable

Nice clean house, a great view, last 3km drive not for insecure driver (narrow poor dirt road uphill, was fine for us). Had to move after one night as no internet connection and poor mobile field so could not work. Decomposing geggo in the pool that according to the host. HHe had been cleaned the day before.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2025
Sorry you did not enjoy your stay. The track is fully concreted apart for the last 200m (on level ground). The internet connection was working (internet provider was contacted). The pool was professionally cleaned on the Sunday, you reported the the small dead lizard the next morning, which was removed so it did not have time to decompose. Once again I am sorry you did not enjoy your stay. We normally get five star reviews.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Villa with a sea view

The property is situated high in the mountains, the drive there is not for the faint hearted. Beautiful views, secluded and quiet aprox 20 mins from Valez Malaga where there are supermarkets. Market in Torre Del Mar on a Thursday morning worth a visit. Cómpeta aprox 30 min, lovely drive through mountains and villages, market on a Saturday. The property itself could do with a refresh, although this did not distract from our stay. It was clean, fresh linen, great pool and views. James was attentive to questions and responded to any requests. Air con available but requires 1or 2 euro coins to feed the meter, all other electric included in price. Thanks James we had a lovely stay and hope to be back again
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Will Definitely Return!

I had been looking forward to a crazy steep hill after reading all the reviews, but in reality, it is not actually all that steep if you are coming from a hilly region such as San Francisco. I don't wish to mislead anyone - it is steep - but not so much so that it should put anyone off. A lovely bottle of wine greeted us and our host could not be more accommodating. The views were spectacular! It's also extremely quiet - there is a kennel nearby and now and then you hear the distant sounds of dogs barking but otherwise its very peaceful. Just the restoration we city dwellers needed! Will definitely return!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family tranquility

Family holiday for 9 nights, absolute bliss. Quiet, serene villa overlooking the mountains and sea, the view is very special. The pool was perfect for our kids (13, 5 & 3), hard to get them out the water. The host James was very attentive and easy to contact. The drive up is an experience but once you’ve done it once it’s easy after that. The neighbours are friendly too, many waves from the locals as we drove up and down. To get the better views the higher you need to go. The villa itself is well equipped. Everything what you need in a kitchen was provided. A big plus for us was the supply of pool towels. Meant our luggage was considerably lighter. Would definitely return.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2024
Hi Matthew, thanks for the great review. Best wishes to you and the family, James (Villa Camaleon)
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

townhouse not a villa

It was early spring, so it was 13-14 graden during the day and cold in the evening. The house doesn't have good heating and is poorly insulated and is around 500 meters attitude in the mountains . Keep in mind that the photos don't do justice to the interior of the house. The mattresses are bad, and the among others the furniture needs to be replaced. For us it was not worth the money we paid for it.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2025
I am sorry you did not enjoy your stay. Unfortunately you came when we had had the worse rain for 20 years. There are air con units that provide heat in each room and also a large open fire in the lounge. We have not had complaints about furniture and fixings and heating before. The photos are taken from inside and outside the villa! Best wishes, James
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllic getaway with fabulous views

The property is situated up a truly spectacular and nerve wracking hill but we soon got used to the drive and it was only 15 mins from the nearest supermarket so although you feel as though you are remote from anywhere it is actually quite close to amenities. The best things about the property are the spectacular views and the peace and quiet - perfect for lazing by the pool, eating leisurely lunches and generally relaxing. The roof terrace is amazing and the table tennis and boules area was also a great bonus and gave us an added focus in the evenings. All in all we wanted to get away from the world for a couple of weeks and this property for perfect for that. Warning though - the tap water is not drinkable so buy water before making the drive up to the property. There are large very cheap bottles for sale at the supermarkets. James was the perfect host just down the hill - he kept to himself but was there if needed. Thank you so much for allowing us stay at your beautiful property!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Celebrating 2025 New Year in Villa Camaleon!

Had a fantastic family getaway in Villa Camaleon 27th Dec 2024-1st Jan 2025. The villa is up on a hill overlooking the coast, well situated with pretty Italian Cypress trees along the driveway. Completely private, feels remote but has a nice little neighbourhood on the hillside which feels safe. Pack a torch for evening walks. The road up is a single track with pull in areas, we enjoyed the track up and down for the views, if you're an experienced driver no issue, if less so, just take it steady. The villa is clean and tidy with eveything you will need for your stay, washing machine, kettle, hair dryer, plenty of towels, entertainment etc. The pool was great, with coloured lights. Pretty gardens. The best supermarket to stock up - El Ingenio, Velez-Malaga,there is a fuel station and mall type convenience. During our stay we visited Caminito del Rey & El Gaitanejo, the well photographed narrow gorge walkway, we had encounters with goats, found fossils and loved watching the train pass through the gorge, a marvel of engineering. We had a great day out at Cueva De Nerja which is a stunning cave with spectacular formations, there was also a VR experience which sent my brain into a tizzy about simulation theory and some really pleasant botanical gardens. We took quite a hike one day and visited Bajada al Canuelo a lesser trodden, clean, beautiful beach, steep way down from the car park through the woods & back up the road. Lots more to see and do! James, thank you for having us!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful place of solitude in the madding crowd

We loved this desperately quiet villa with stunning views not only all the way out to sea but in the other direction- amazing views of the Sierra Nevada mountains. We always had the most spectacular sunrises and sunsets. We did go out to the caves at Nerja , kayaking at Playa de Maro to the water caves and Frigiliana (don’t miss this intensely beautiful small town with the tiniest of streets and little shops- really worth it) and various other places BUT mostly we were happy staying by the pool with the wonderful day bed and hammocks, play area, boules court etc. it was so peaceful laying there high up the hills. James was on hand to sort at out a5 minute job and George the friendly dog came up most evenings to see us. Good bbq, aircon (although we didn’t bother with it as a window open at night was actually nicer)With regard to the barking dogs (a house across the hill)that have been mentioned in a couple of reviews- in all honesty they don’t bark at all at night - they bark at feeding time twice a day about 930 ish and about 630 in the evening but they genuinely didn’t disturb us. The other oft mentioned thing was the drive up to the villa. We hired a Peugeot 2008 and treated ourselves to an automatic to make it easier on steeper roads. It was pretty easy actually- I’ve had far worse. If you want a view you gotta head upwards. There is a couple of short sections of 1in 4 but beyond that it is lovely drive up into the hills. A gorgeous villa to just chill and enjoy the view
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
A subpar & disappointing stay. Be aware that the pictures are an unfair representation of the property. Clearly taken when the property was first let 10-15years ago with little to no investment or maintenance since. Basically nothing has changed despite being broken/old/damaged/fadedAdditional charges that are not mentioned until you arrive at the house - aircon is pay per use and you need euro coins (not great when you arrive cashless however James did send up 6 for the 1st night). If you use more 10000 ltrs there is an 80 charge for more water. Both of which should be mentioned in the listing or upon booking. The good The location The pool The host - responded to issues quicklyThe bad No outside lighting - can’t use outside areas once it gets dimOutside areas need attentionNo fly screens on any windows No staples in kitchen Aircon not powerful enough for living area Lighting needs updating Hammocks have holes day bed, just a mattress and sheet no drapesThe ugly Holes in bed linen Embarrassingly threadbare and dilapidated sofas Towels frayed at edges not fit for guests Shutters some broken/cords cut Oven - desperately needs replacing can’t read dials it’s that worn and controls are sketchy Lamps are that old the switches short when you move the flex causing the lamps to flick on and off without using the actual switch Shower doesn’t drain so you stand in a fair few inches of water.Overall very tired and neglected property with heaps of potential.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2025
I am sorry Kate that you were unhappy with the villa. This not the normal response, please see all the five star reviews we have received. Not sure what is old/broken/damaged? There is not an 80€ charge for water. The villa was fully painted inside and out last March so not tired and neglected. There are two outdoor lights and two sets of solar lights at the pool and outside the villa along with pool lights. The oven and lamps work perfectly well. Aircon works well and checked by a technician. Hammocks do not have holes in. Shower drains fine. Bed linen is always replaced by the cleaners if defective. Kitchen is fully equipped.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Insgesamt sehr sauber. Das WLAN ist deutlich langsamer als 5G
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025
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