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9.8

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9160 sq m

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Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Pool

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Explore the area

Playa Blanca, yaiza

Playa Blanca10 min walk
Playa Flamingo4 min drive
Marina Rubicon8 min drive
Arrecife (ACE-Lanzarote)30 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

We had a lovely family stay here, 3 generations absolutely loved the house and had a great time. It is very well laid ou...

Aime R.

Mar 31, 2024

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Squid House, Los Calamares Central Playa Blanca

Situated on a 1,000m2 plot in the most central and sought after area of delightful central Playa Blanca. Only 5 minutes walk from the village and beach, shops and restaurants with direct access to parque Atlantico. This beautiful, traditional villa is furnished to the highest standard and offers all the comforts of home. The villa is detached, has a large drive with parking and private garden all around. There is a private, heated pool with a spacious terrace and sunbeds. In addition, residents and guests of Los Calamares have the advantage of the free use of the community tennis court. Pool table in the garden
Large smart TV with TV streaming for UK and other main channels, NetFlix , DVD with a selection of movies! The
Marantz stereo system with bluetooth and internet radio has speakers both in the house and the terrace. Even more the free WiFI even works by the pool! Aircon and pool heating are included in the price.
You will also find many other littlel extras upon your arrival as this villa is exceptionally equipped.
The terrace is so delightful that you may well find that you do not want to leave and many guests find themselves settling into the 'manana, manana' way of life and hence, have to come again.

Playa Blanca: Nestled at the most Southern point of the Island, Playa Blanca (White Beach), once a small fishing village has grown sympathetically into a relaxing and tranquil resort. Family friendly, you can enjoy dinner whilst your children play on the beach in front knowing they are safe and in sight.
There is a vast choice of restaurants including some excellent fish ones and a good selection of shops selling everything from flip-flops to diamond jewellery.

Out and About: Although a car is not necessary for this villa, we generally recommend one. Benefits include avoiding taxi queues at the airport and not having to carry the shopping! A small car may be hired for as little as €25 per day and when you realise a taxi from the airport costs about €50 it all makes sense! There is also of course the added benefit of being able to use a car for day trips to some of Lanzarote’s most beautiful spots such as Fire Mountain, Jameos del Agua or El Golfo.
Please feel free to enquire even if it is just to ask a question.

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Therese Oliver

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Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Sea view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Maximim one pet

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smoking allowed only in outside areas

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Yaiza

Located in Yaiza, this villa is near the beach. While the natural beauty of Playa Blanca and Papagayo Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Marina Rubicon. Travelling with kids? Consider Aqualava Water Park, or check out an event or a game at Papagayo Fitness Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.

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What's nearby

Playa Blanca - 10 min walk
Dorada Beach - 17 min walk
Aqualava Water Park - 18 min walk
Playa Flamingo - 4 min drive
Marina Rubicon - 8 min drive

Getting around

Arrecife (ACE-Lanzarote) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

‪Restaurante Grill Volcan de Timanfaya - ‬13 min walk
‪The Old Mill Irish Bar - ‬11 min walk
‪Rosco’s Beer House - ‬10 min walk
‪Terraza Restaurante Brisa Marina - ‬11 min walk
‪The Irish Anvil Bar - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does The Squid House, Los Calamares Central Playa Blanca have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is The Squid House, Los Calamares Central Playa Blanca pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at The Squid House, Los Calamares Central Playa Blanca ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Squid House, Los Calamares Central Playa Blanca ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Squid House, Los Calamares Central Playa Blanca located?

This family-friendly Yaiza villa is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Nuestra Senora del Carmen Square and Playa Blanca. Aqualava Water Park and Dorada Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.8

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9.8/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Nicola G.

5 Jul 2024

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Fabulous

The Squid House was everything we expected and more. Everything you could possibly need was provided. Will definately visit again

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony G.

4 Jun 2024

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Everything we hoped for and more

We had a fabulous stay at the squid house with our daughters, partners and grandchildren The Squid House was perfect for us all and everything you would need for a family holiday is included. The house is beautiful, spacious and in the perfect location just a 10 minute walk to the seafront. The swimming pool was lovely and with heating included was perfect any time of the day We as a family wouldn’t hesitate to book again in the future

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aime R.

31 Mar 2024

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Fantastic Home

We had a lovely family stay here, 3 generations absolutely loved the house and had a great time. It is very well laid out, with both double rooms in particular enjoying a bit of privacy. The two twin rooms are close together and share a bathroom which was perfect. It was clean and tidy to the level you expect of a well loved home. It definitely feels like it has a personality rather than just being a pristine white box! The kitchen is very modern and well-equipped with everything you need and more (ice maker on the fridge!). The covered terrace was the absolute selling point for us and meant we could still enjoy being outside when it rained. The bluetooth speakers were brilliant and the sound was quite contained. There is plenty of room for 8 people in every part of the property and we never felt cramped. The pool is fab and very warm, with sun beds and a gate to keep secure from smaller kids. It’s a really short and level walk to a large supermarket and not much further to the seafront which has numerous restaurants and bars to enjoy, all of them very accommodating to families. The village has lovely shops and if you fancy a further walk round the coast path you get to the absolutely gorgeous marina area which has a fab market on Wednesdays and Saturdays and plenty of restaurants. The booking process was so easy and Therese was very kind and helpful. We all said we would definitely stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun T.

16 Mar 2024

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Fantastic Villa

Theresa was a brilliant host of this property. She gave us loads of great information. Great use of the tennis court. The back gate was a game changer for us as it meant we didnt have to walk all the way around the street. Overall a brilliant stay and a great host. Thank you Theresa.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alastair P.

1 Mar 2024

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Excellent villa for adults and kids alike!

8 of us (2 families) had a wonderful stay at Squid House over the half term holidays. The villa was perfect in size, wonderful indoor and outdoor space, and the pool and aminities were great! The added touches (drinks on arrival, coffee pods, pool toys, beach towels) were a really well appreciated, and made for a stress free arrival! Location was also incredible, and we had many outings to the local beaches and restaurants. The kids loved the nearby football pitch and courts, while car and bike hire was also in walking distance. I would definitely recomend - 5 stars from us!

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline P.

1 Feb 2024

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January 2024

Fantastic Villa. Equipped with everything you could possibly need. Perfect location in a quiet area but just a short walk to restaurants, bars and shops. Excellent and prompt communication with host. Will definitely return again soon.

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

14 Jan 2024

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Fantastic new year stay

We had a fantastic time at the Squid Housef over new year. On arrival the house was dressed for the festive period. It was a nice touch - if not a bit surreal - seeing a Santa riding a dolphin tree bobble whilst it was 24 degrees outside! The welcome basket on arrival was one of the best we’ve ever had - a great selection of wine and fizz. The villa itself was even better than the pictures. It had everything we needed. The master bedroom is huge and it has its own separate door out into the garden. The pool area was great and our kids absolutely loved it. The outside shower was a nice touch as we could rinse them off after playing in the pool. There was a great selection of pool and garden toys. The outdoor seating area was our favourite part of the villa. During the day it was a great place to relax and in the evening we enjoyed having drinks - watching the fireworks go off over Playa Blanca was one of the highlights of our trip. The kitchen was really well stocked and the fridge and freezer had tons of space. We didn’t cook much however everything needed was there if we’d wanted to. The location was brilliant also. Exiting the garden gate meant it was around a 5 minute walk to the hiperdino supermarket area (turning left) or the port end of the front (turning right). We hired a car but in reality only used it to transport large bottles of water - it wasn’t needed. Therese was a fantastic host and we’d throughly recommend a stay at the Squid House!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria D.

28 Dec 2023

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Wonderful

A fabulous villa with everything we needed for a comfortable and relaxing break. Lots of room for our family group and facilities are excellent. The location is perfect with 5 to 10 mins walk to most shops, bars and restaurants. Great communication with Therese and we received a lovely gift pack on arrival. Thanks for everything

Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S., Warwickshire, UK

7 Nov 2023

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Great stay at the squid house

The squid house is in an excellent location for walking to restaurants, the beach & harbour. The house is comfortable and well equipped and We enjoyed our stay. The pool was warm and the children loved it.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike S., UK

6 Nov 2023

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Squid House

November 2023 - We have stayed in 6 different villas in Playa Blanca over the past few years, The Squid House stands out from them all, both in refurbishment, location and service. Hopefully, can return next year,

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard Bell B.

2 Aug 2023

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Brilliant

Our 1st time staying at The Squid House july 2023 and what a great villa, indoor layout spacious with a good amenities and flow out to the outdoor terrace, garden, pool area. Location fantastic with the town, promenade, beach, shopping, supermarkets, restaurants, virtually on your doorstep. Bus station within 100yrds servicing all your trips further afield, as an example 5 adults 2 children 17euro return puerto del carman. 30 min journey. Taxi from rubicon marina to villa 4 euros. Lots of options all round. We will be back..

Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise C.

20 Jul 2023

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Lovely Holiday

We stayed at Squid House as a party of 4 adults and 2 young children. The house is wonderful, very well equipped and in a great location. Therese was excellent as a host and provided us with lots of very useful information prior to our arrival. We had a couple of issues when we got there which Therese resolved as soon as she was able. I would definitely stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ivy Q.

19 Jun 2023

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Wonderful stay, generous host! House just keeps on giving!

It was the perfect Villa for our group family holiday. The quality of the house is excellent such as the new kitchen refurb and en-suite bathrooms. We loved that there were cold refreshments and household amenities all available, a drinks cabinet and a little outdoor bar that was just added before we arrived. Heated pool was great for the little one and it was cleaned twice during our stay. Beach toys and towels also a big plus! It can get a bit warm in the communal spaces in the house but we didn’t mind relaxing outside in the seating area with the blankets provided. Great location!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam J.

5 Jan 2023

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Our New Year stay at Squid House

Everything was exactly as promised, more so in the sense that the villa is so well equipped - plenty of pots and pans and well stocked cupboards in the Kitchen, TV with UK channels, Netflix etc, and lots of outdoor space to sit and enjoy lunch in the sunshine. All in all, a perfect mid winter break.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

melanie e., Derby

29 Dec 2022

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Home from home!

Therese is a wonderful host, she was easily contactable and always replied immediately. The villa is very large with lots of personal touches, including christmas trees, a gift bag and very well stocked drinks cabinet and complimentary toiletries. The beds were super comfy, beautiful gardens and pool. The location is great, approx 7 minutes stroll to the sea front and harbour. An abundance of restaurants and bars, the ferry trip to Corralejo and trip up Mount Timanfaya a must. Rancho Texas is a fab zoo to visit for the kids. We went for christmas and the temperature was around 25 degrees every day. I would absolutely recommend this villa. 10/10.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

2 Nov 2022

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Fab villa in great location

Villa is beautifully equipped and full of character. Location is great for the whole Playa Blanca area, central from bus station & main front but also central for Playa Flamingo and Rubicon. Best suited to families and big groups as area can be a little noisy for retirees like us :-)

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

ian o., Thornton-Cleveleys, UK

22 Oct 2022

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Perfect family holiday villa- great location

We had a fabulous holiday as an extended family group -the space and location were perfect- 5/19 mins to plenty of bars restaurants and the seafront. The private pool and gardens were delightful, the large master bedroom perfect for a family of three, the second bedroom great for a couple and the other two perfect for sharing. Tue owner was helpful responsive and the Lanzarote manager the same. We would definitely return!

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

David J., Birmingham

6 Sept 2022

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Brilliant Stay - Excellent Property and Location

This was our second stay, with the previous one being in 2019 before the craziness of covid. On arrival it was exactly how we remembered it, with the great addition of a pool table to keep the kids and bigger kids (adults) happy. The villa is clean throughout and has everything you need. Location wise, it was already a 10-15 minutes from everywhere but there is an added bonus with the new through road at the back of the villa which means you are now literally less than 5 minutes from the nearest supermarket and 10 minutes from the town centre or the opposite end where the ferry port is. It is also now only a 15 minute walk to the Aqualava water park. The pool is well kept and the kids loved it in there. The outdoor speakers are also great for during the day by the pool and night when relaxing in the garden of a night. I cannot rate the villa highly enough and would love to return again one day. Thanks to Therese for letting us stay at your beautiful villa.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily T., England

23 Jun 2022

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Absolutely amazing villa! Great location and facilities. The host was brilliant!!! Worth a stay 100%

The host was amazing, very easy to check in and out, very easy to contact and made sure our stay was the best she could. Will be returning next year for sure.

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

3 Mar 2022

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Exactly what we needed !!

What a wonderful villa to have a holiday in , Everything you could ever need and a perfect location. Helpful host - Look to book in the future !

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

29 Dec 2021

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Amazing chilling holiday

What a fantastic stay loved all the extras even got a present under the tree. Thank you loved the Squid House 🦑

Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

13 Dec 2021

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Great holiday

Lovely property with great outside space. Ideal base for a great holiday.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

27 Nov 2021

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Just what we needed

Such a fab space. You never feel ontop of eachother . The boys absolutely loved it absolutely didn't want to come home. I loved how quiet it was . And the outside seating area was just a dream. The owner was wonderful . I want to go back immediately!!😫

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

13 Nov 2021

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Amazing Villa

This really is a home from home with a fantastic location. It has everything you need from washing machine, dishwasher and all many of cooking utensils. The pool was lovely, my kids loved being in ot daily and the outdoor space was amazing. It had everything you would need and was spotlessly clean. A great week had and won't he our last time visiting.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kris H.

23 Oct 2021

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Perfect family break

Perfectly described property. Spacious layout and all needs catered for. Excellent quality to the finish on the rooms and bathrooms. Great outdoor space to relax in

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Therese Oliver

I fell in love with Lanzarote and in particular Playa Blanca back in 1980 and was an annual visitor until I bought the Squid House in 1998. At the time there were very few houses in Playa Blanca and I had a choice of about 7 !. Over the years the house has evolved and been practically rebuilt . Originally a small two bedroom cottage it is now a spacious 4 bedroom , 3 bathroom house with pool. As I write 1/11/2021 I am posting new photos of the newly refurbished en-suite to the garden double. Hopefully you will love it. I still adore Playa Blanca and travel there at every opportunity which means at least 5 times a year. I hope you will love Playa Blanca and the Squid House as much as I do. x

Why they chose this property

This is not just a holiday villa, it is my second home that I care about deeply. I visit frequently to ensure that everything is how it should be and guests can contact me directly anytime during their stay. I also have local representatives to handle any issues locally which will be done quickly and efficiently.