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Magical house in a fantastic village

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A terrace with a table, chairs, a bottle of wine, and a bowl of fruit.
A cozy living room with a sofa adorned with patterned cushions, a coffee table with fruits and a decorative item, and a painting on the wall.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a door leading to a kitchen area.
A living room with a sofa set, a coffee table with fruit, and a painting on the wall.
A narrow, white-walled alleyway with a small staircase leading to a door.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Castillo del Aguila

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Fireplace
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Gaucin
  • Place, Castillo del Aguila
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Puente Nuevo Bridge
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Place, Estepona Beach
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Gaucin

Located in Gaucin, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Finca Cortesin Golf Club and Estepona Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pileta Caves and Estepona Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails, horse riding and mountain climbing.
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Map
Gaucin

What's nearby

  • Castillo del Aguila - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Puente Nuevo Bridge - 48 min drive - 45.2 km
  • Malaga Province Beaches - 50 min drive - 36.3 km
  • Estepona Beach - 53 min drive - 47.4 km
  • Estepona Port and Marina - 55 min drive - 48.5 km

Getting around

  • Cortes de la Frontera Station - 29 min drive
  • Gibraltar (GIB) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Plaza - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Venta Solera - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪El Hacho - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Forge - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪El Patio Cocina Vegana - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Magical house in a fantastic village pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Magical house in a fantastic village?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Magical house in a fantastic village?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Magical house in a fantastic village located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Castillo del Aguila and within 16 miles (25 km) of Blas Infante Birthplace Museum and Carlos III Fountain. Ermita de la Vera Cruz and Castillo de Jimena are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fabulous 5 night stay in Casa Muneca. The host made sure the details were understood and Agustina the house keeper was delightful. The house has everything you’d need for a stay in the beautiful village of Gaucin. Location is great. A 2 minute walk to bars/restaurants/shop. Parking wasn’t a problem and at worst a 5 minute walk. Views from the terrace are incredible and the open fire kept us cosy on a rainy November day. Would definitely book again. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely house in beautiful village

My wife and I have been visiting Gaucin for nearly 30 years and Casa Muneca is, without doubt, one of the best houses we’ve stayed in during this time. Being older now, the house being all on the one level, with everything we needed close at hand, was an absolute boon. The owner, Philip, has decorated the house very tastefully and comfortably with lots of little touches which draw the eye. The view from the terrace across the campo down to Gibraltar, particularly in the evening sun, is wonderful and very peaceful. Agustina, the housekeeper, was very friendly and on hand should any assistance be required. All in all, this is a wonderful property and a real pleasure to visit.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

a great place in a lovely location

Casa muneca is a cute little house, the perfect place for an andalucian summer : well isolated, well ventilated, etc. which means you can perfectly stay inside during the day or in the evening if you don't feel like going out. Its terrace offers a great view of the surroundings that allows you to see the marrocan coast when the sky is clear enough - which is the case most of the time. What else could you ask for ?
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise!

What an amazing place to stay. Everything from the charming Casa to the quaint village to the easy access by car to lots of day trip destinations was perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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

From the moment that we arrived after driving down from Bilbo’s we new this was going to be amazing

This quaint property offered everything you needed. It was beautiful furnished with breathtaking views off the patio and perfectly positioned. With so many restaurants to choose from and facilities available you were spoilt for choice. Augustina was simply wonderful and available at all times. We had a fantastic time and intend to return next year . We can’t recommend this enough.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great casa in a lovely village

We had a great time staying in Gaucín. The casa was lovely and had everything we needed and was nice and clean. We enjoyed the views from the balcony and also making use of the fire to stay warm in the evenings. There are lots of nice walks to do close to the village.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stunning village, perfect space, wonderful host

We loved everything about our stay in Gaucin at Casa Muñeca! The village is a perfect base for exploring the Genal valley area and Southern Spain either by foot or by car. It was lovely and quiet for our off season vacation. Though many shops and restaurants had closed for the season, we were able to easily find everything we needed. The Casa is small and perfectly fit our needs. Evenings were cool, but the electric heaters in the bedroom and bathroom along with the propane wall unit, wood burning fireplace and bed warmer kept us very comfortable. The kitchen is basic but equipped with all we needed to prepare many meals ourselves. We never tired of the amazing view from the terrace. Philip was a helpful and gracious host, quickly answering any questions we had. Having Agustina available locally provided wonderful peace of mind - and thank heavens for google translate and lots of hand gestures! There are wonderful hiking opportunities right from the door. The view from the top of El Hacho is breathtaking. Thank you Philip for sharing this space with us! It was very hard to leave.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nice little house in a white mountain village

Casa Muñeca is very nice and completly as it is decribed. There is everything you need with nice beds, fully equipment in the kitchen, a nice livingroom to relax. The teracce offers stunning views and also every windows shows a different piece of Gaucin. The contact Augustina is very friendly and helpful and keeps the house very clean. If you stay longer than one week then you get fresh towels and linen once a week. The owner is very helpfull and fast in contact by email and also helps when there are problems as for example we had with some very loud young men in the neighbourhood and their disco music every evening. They did not react to our ask for less noise twice, but after Philip used his contacts in the town the noise was stopped completly and we could enjoy the rest of our holiday.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A fantastic village house, very nicely done

Gaucin is an enchanting town and this rental is so comfortable and well-equipped. A wonderfully authentic, whitewashed house with a fabulous view! It is nicely decorated with some interesting collection pieces. Spotlessly clean and nicely furnished, it lies in a quiet neighbourhood in a street with no cars, but close to the bars, restaurants and to the shops. We consider ourselves very fortunate to have stayed here and without doubt this was the best property we stayed in during our 5 week trip to Spain. Five stars from us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful House in a Stunning Location

This was the second time we had stayed in Casa Muneca in the last 3 years. The house is in the centre of the village in a quiet location. It is clean, comfortable and very nicely furnished. We could see that a number of small improvements had been made which added even more to our very enjoyable stay. There are stunning views towards Gibraltar and Africa from the terrace, sun loungers to sunbath and relax on, the comfortable bed, the various artefacts added even further to the unique character of the house. The village is friendly with many bars and several good restaurants. In the house there were guide books about local walks which we found very useful and a wide selection of DVDs. Agustina who looks after the house was always on hand to answer questions. All in all this house offers all you could possibly want. Highly recommended.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Somewhat of a disappointment

Great views and location. However, there is no heating system if you hit a very cool week as we did last April. The fireplace is not enough to keep the house warm. We were always cold! Heatings pads in the bed did provide some relief at night. Also, the furniture looks much more tired than on the pictures. It is a sad looking place. The kitchen table needed repair. A dish rack would be useful. We could not recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful traditional Andalucian finca.

Our second stay in Philip Lee’s perfect house in the middle of the perfect village of Gaucin. We come here for the walking and to enjoy Andalucia’s renowned hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Peaceful and beautiful

The property is exactly as it is described. Our first visit to Gaucin and to this delightful casa. We enjoyed every aspect of our holiday and look forward to returning again. Thank you Philip and Augustina.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ein rundum schöner Urlaub.

Schönes Haus mit viel Ambiente, sauber und gemütlich. Sehr aufmerksamer Vermieter. Ein schönes Dorf in traumhafter Landschaft. Jederzeit wieder. Wir hatten einen tollen Urlaub.
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10/10 Excellent

The balcony of the Serrania

The apartment mirrors the title of the little town Gaucin: "Le balcon de la Serrania". Sitting on the terrace of the apartment one has a spectacular view. At night you can see the lights of the cities situated at the Mediterranean Sea. The apartment has a personal touch, nicely decorated with lots of collection pieces. You have a spacious combined kitchen-dining-sitting room, two bedrooms (one with a double bed, one with a single bed) and a adequately sized bathroom again with a great view. The kitchen is fully equipped. The supermarket is in walking distance. There are a number of restaurants in town which serve good food for reasonable prices. It is very quiet, which makes you realize how much noise one usually is exposed to when living in a city. We had a very relaxing time and did great hikes in the vicinity. We can also recommend a day trip to Ronda (~1h driving) and to the coast (e.g. Marbella, ~1h driving).
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10/10 Excellent

Cosy, nicely furnished and well equipped

We loved the place, it had all we needed and more. The views are great, it lies in a quiet neighborhood, in a street with no cars, but close to the bars and restaurants and to the shops. Everything was perfectly taken care of by Philip, the owner, and Augustina, the local housekeeper. We absolutely recommend the place to people who love the peace and quiet in a beautiful mountain village.
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10/10 Excellent

The lovely ' dolls house' !

Our second trip to the property and we enjoyed it every bit as much! This time without the need for the log fire in January . Lovely village , lovely restaurants and lovely casa. The area is beautiful and exploring more of the quirky villages was really interesting . The 'dolls house' casa is well equipped , the bed and pillows are comfy and the view from the terrace is priceless.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
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10/10 Excellent

This an excellent small cottage. Really it is an old village house, very nicely done.

The house is well oriented for the fabulous view and for sun and village noise. It is also well located for easy reach of everything in the village.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
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10/10 Excellent

An amazing place to relax and chill

We had such a wonderful week in this gorgeous house! Once through the door, it is difficult to leave! Sitting out on the balcony watching the view was wonderful; you can see for literally miles and miles. Above eagles soar and sounds of the village below waft up to give a deliciously Spanish feel. We both love Gaucin and loved to stroll through the village. Locals are super friendly and everyone is welcoming. There are bars and restaurants to choose from, but we preferred our own version up on the terrace of Cass Muneca. The best all round views in town. We will definitely be back to stay here! It is not just what it says 'on the tin' but way more. Thank you to Phillip and Agustina! A great stay!
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10/10 Excellent

Cosy Casa in Beautiful Gaucin

My husband and I stayed here for three days in the middle of May 2017. We were lucky enough to be in Gaucin for the village's reenactment of the Napoleonic troops taking the city. That was truly something to see! When we first arrived we had a problem with the plumbing. We emailed Philip the owner and he got back to us immediately. Turns out the momentary problem was a fluke. No problems at all with the waterworks after that. We were very impressed with Philip's prompt reply and friendly suggestions and directions for orienting ourselves to this hillside town. Gaucin is an enchanting town and this rental is so comfortable and well-equipped. A wonderfully authentic whitewashed flat with a fabulous view!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely house in fantastic place

Great little house, very comfortable and wonderful views from the balcony. Gaucin is a typical rural whitewashed village, uncommercialised but with plenty of bars and restaurants though and the people are very helpful and friendly. Agustina the local contact is delightful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect - Fantastic stay in Casa Muneca

We've had a fantastic stay Casa Muneca, the property is perfect, well equipped, comfortable and the location idyllic. Gaucin is a small friendly village with many bars that offer food and several restaurants that were better than average – we would single out particularly Platero & Co in this respect, but to give perspective time did not allow us to sample all of the 10? village restaurants. We only stayed a week in Casa Muneca and can truly say that we wished we had spent longer there. Our initial plans for exploring the area and long walks were with a couple of days abandoned as we settled in to the most relaxing and fulfilling holiday we have had for ages. We were undoubtedly seduced by the incredible views from the terrace of the house where we spent many hours relaxing and chilling out, sometimes sipping wine and watching eagles circling overhead and occasional seeing a small mule train clip clopping past the front door. The house was all you could ask for and more and we were left wondering how anyone could ever rent out such an idyll to strangers. If we had to sum up in a single word it would be ‘perfect’.
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10/10 Excellent

Casa Muñeca really is magical.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Casa Muñeca. The location is great and we immediately felt right at home. There was everything we needed and more. We particularly enjoyed the outdoor patio and it's superb view. A great place to relax, have a glass of wine and enjoy the sunshine. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2016
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10/10 Excellent

In 4 days we experienced a fortnight's holiday in this magical place.

Gaucin is a warren of narrow streets with white houses, bars, restaurants tucked away in intimate corners. There are foreign visitors, like us, but it is still predominantly a Spanish town, full of friendly people ready to say hola! Our property is in the centre of activity but in a quiet lane. I won't describe it in detail, you can read that on the website, it's sufficient to say the view of the mountains from the terrace, with Gibraltar on the horizon, is breathtaking. Can't wait to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Exquisite house, idyllic village & magical views

House was exactly as advertised. Agustina, the lady who met us was charming & allowed me to practice my Spanish. Very comfortable sofas, beds & everything you need in the kitchen. Views from every window & terrace & the village is so peaceful yet a hive of activity. Restaurants and bars welcoming with delicious food. We hope to return again. Very grateful to the owner in sharing his home.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016
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