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Beautiful Rustic Villa with Private Pool overlooking Spectacular Mountain Views

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Cártama
  • Place, Parque Canino Parque Lineal
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Andalucia Technology Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Malaga
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Málaga (AGP)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Beautiful Rustic Villa with Private Pool overlooking Spectacular Mountain Views

Beautiful 3 bedroom villa in Cartama which can also be rented as a 2 bedroom with a private pool overlooking truly spectacular mountain views. The Villa is accessible in a standard car by a steep, but well maintained concrete road just 2km from the nearest town, a very pleasant scenic walk. You can see the most incredible sunsets as you sit by the pool or from the shady verandas perfect for alfresco dining. The Villa is surrounded by well tended gardens with many shady areas to enjoy the tranquillity of mountain life. The Google Earth coordinates are 36º 42' 11.69" N 4º 37' 34.82" W. Elevation 277m. El Chorro is only 30 mins drive away and the whole area is perfect for cycling, fishing, golf, horse riding, mountain biking, swimming and walking. Cartama has many shops and super markets, restaurants and many different fiestas at different times of the year that are truly spectacular. The Villa is fully equipped for your stay but if you want a good night out, the coast is only 20 minutes drive/train with all its tourists attractions.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 ESFCTU0000290010002214450000000000000000VFT/MA/601364

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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

About the area

Cartama

Located in Cartama, this villa is in a rural area and near a water park. Málaga Cathedral and Alcazaba are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Malaga and Benalmadena Marina. Travelling with kids? Consider Aqualand Torremolinos and Molino del Inca. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Cártama

What's nearby

  • Parque Canino Parque Lineal - 7 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Andalucia Technology Park - 7 min drive - 11.1 km
  • University of Malaga - 9 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Trade Fair and Congress Center of Malaga - 14 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Cortijo de Torres Municipal Auditorium - 14 min drive - 19.6 km

Getting around

  • Álora Station - 21 min drive
  • Málaga (AGP) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bueger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Purguine - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bar La Parada - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mobi Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Finca La Biznaga - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful Rustic Villa with Private Pool overlooking Spectacular Mountain Views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Rustic Villa with Private Pool overlooking Spectacular Mountain Views?

As of 24 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Rustic Villa with Private Pool overlooking Spectacular Mountain Views on 25 Jun, 2026 start from S$256, 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 Beautiful Rustic Villa with Private Pool overlooking Spectacular Mountain Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful Rustic Villa with Private Pool overlooking Spectacular Mountain Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Rustic Villa with Private Pool overlooking Spectacular Mountain Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Rustic Villa with Private Pool overlooking Spectacular Mountain Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Rustic Villa with Private Pool overlooking Spectacular Mountain Views located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly villa is within 12 mi (20 km) of Andalucia Technology Park, Calle Larios and Centro Comercial Larios Centro. El Corte Ingles Commercial Center and Soho are also within 12 miles (20 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. 31 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a home! What a view! Great hosts, great welcome….everything as described when booking and will be booking again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The villa was amazing, Sunnrises and sunsets fabulous. Clean, very well equipped. Beautiful swimmimg pool. Bedrooms got rather hot at night even though we kept all the shutters closed during the day, but it was hot temperatures.A great place to stay if you want to chill out, just a very narrow steep road up to the property........but then you wouldnt have those views otherwise.Fantastic communications throughout our trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha M.

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

Amazing villa

The villa is in a stunning location with amazing views. Easy drives to local towns like Mijas and into Malaga. The villa has loads of outdoor seating so you always have somewhere to sit in the sun which was lovely!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Charlotte Bennie

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

Lovely place

The property has lovely views of the mountains and has a very good wood burning stove which we made good use of as we were there in February. Thank you Paquita for being generous with the logs. We drove towards Ronda to get amazing walks in the national park. Also highly recommend Santiago’s Kitchen which does excellent food.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed two weeks in early July, 2 adults and a teen. We loved the large pool and amazing views from the deck. House was well equipped, kitchen was well stocked, perfect for our family. Very clean, private, and comfortable. We were there during a heat wave and took advantage of the bedroom upstairs with the air conditioning (bedrooms downstairs have ceiling fans). We were also very appreciative of the covered car-port, to keep our rental car out of the scorching hot sun. Paquita, the owner, was very responsive with any questions or issues, and helped to make our stay a really nice experience. Thank you again! We would definitely recommend this lovely villa.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sinead s.

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

Amazing week at a super property

This villa is so traditional and charming: the pool area is so fantastic for families and the view is breathtaking. The owners were so attentive and helpful for anything we needed. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Summer sun

We had a great stay in the mountains. Fabulous position and views from the pool area, and so many places to take in the environment around the property. Quite a drive up the hill to get there, but totally worth it! We watched the beautiful sunset every night.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elena S.

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

Amazing!!!

Stunning property. Gorgeous, peaceful and perfect. The pool was amazing and the view incredible. We loved being able to go for lovely hikes right from our house. I can't wait to be back!!
Stayed 12 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A fabulous location to relax and unwind

Awesome property with lots of inside and outside space. Good size pool BBQ area Large terraced area with several sun loungers to relax and take in the sun. Lots of shaded areas if needed when the temperatures soar. Incredible views and great sunsets. We couldn’t fault it and the owners were amazing … Nothing too much trouble if you needed anything at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

melanie w.

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

Stunning views

Loved this house and setting! Quite a trek to get there but worth it once you see the views. Only negatives were that it was COLD and windy in Feb and the heating is really dependent on one wood stove in the LR. Also electric heaters in bedrooms to take chill off in pm and am. Landlady was very responsive and helped a lot with suggestions for local restaurants and sights. Lots of dogs barking (a la France!) otherwise very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lesley s.

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

Summer 2024

This is our first visit to Spain, we found this property not sure of location. But wow the view and property were amazing, it was so relaxing, peaceful but you aren't far from any shops or areas to visit. We will definitely look at coming back. 10/10
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at this villa, it was a brilliant holiday for me and my partner. The views from the villa were exceptional and it was in a quiet location which meant it was easy to relax. The host was very accommodating and made it very easy for us to locate the villa by being taken to it on our first day. The villa was perfectly clean on arrival and the driveway made parking not an issue. There was only one issue. The villa is advertised as having air con, which it has but only in one room which is upstairs. This was fine for me and my partner but it maybe an issue for larger parties as it was very hot when we went and I don’t believe I would have been able to sleep in the other un air conditioned rooms. It maybe something the host may want to invest in. Apart from that, we loved our stay and would recommend it, the views from the pool were enough for us to want to come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johanne C.

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

Superb Villa and spectacular views

Had 14 fantastic days in the Villa which is lovely and clean. The kids loved the pool one of the best Iv seen. Good communication from Samir and Paquita. The views from the Villa are spectacular and I could just sit and watch the world go by. Nice to watch the swallows fly over the pool, birds of prey and we were lucky to have a Iberian ibex appear on the property and watch it wandering about. The Villa is well equipped and has plenty of outside space/seating. Would certainly stay here again. Highly recommend
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamsin W.

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

Idyllic

Absolutely fantastic! Piquita was a superb host, really felt able to contact her if required (but everything was fab so not needed!) Sam who met us and sorted the keys etc was lovely and helpful too. The villa itself has everything you require and is beautiful but the thing that sets this property above and beyond is the pool and the stunning view! Could spend all day and all evening just enjoying it. No need to leave. So stock up the fridge and have some time away from the usual grind. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clare D.

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

Just perfect! Highly recommend.

We were very sad to leave the villa after 7 wonderful days. The villa has all you need for a very comfortable stay, with a super pool to cool down in and breathtaking views. We wanted a relaxing and peaceful holiday and we certainly got it. We were easily able to communicate with Paquita and when we had a small issue with the hot water it was dealt with swiftly. I cannot make any negative comments as there simply weren’t any negatives. We would highly recommend booking this villa if you are looking to completely wind down surrounded by the mountains and blue skies.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pete K.

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

wonderfully relaxing

Property was very nice. The outside and pool were the best. Must be half a dozen set of furniture for chasing or avoiding the sun. Very quiet set away from Cartama. Paquit and Sam were very helpful and friendly. We also had fun talking to the pool man neither of us having many words in common. He was fun too. The inside of the house was well appointed with all the amenities you would expect. Highly recomended
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicolas N.

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

Amazing terasse and views, ideal for inland trips

The house is quite high up a mountain over a small town with amazing views of Malaga and further North, the terasse is just fantastic when the sun is out, and the location is convenient for trips inland, eg. Alhambra, Zipline, Ronda etc, but still within 20 mins of the beach and downtown Malaga. Hosts were very kind and efficient in every interaction. House is rustic and charming, and it has everything you need, our only real issue was temperature. It was Feb. and 5-16C the first day, and even with the extra radiators and firewood supplied by our hosts it might have been difficult to stay warm, if the weather had not improved. However, this coolness is probably a plus in the warm season
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Trip with Friends

Overall all went well. It was a bit of shock to drive to the house at the first time with a van because the house was located up on the hill. Also we had some problems with a smaller toilet and shower. Wc got stucked very easily and we avoided to use it. Also there was no hot water from smaler shover. Oven was also a bit of tricky. When we used owen and stow, we were not albe to use those at the same time. Othervise house was very nice and it was very nice to have a private pool. Overall I could use this house again😊
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Kim S.

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

Stunning views but not much else

Getting to the place is a little challenging as there is room for one car and it's a two-way street. the house was great, so were the views but communication wasn't all that great. We had problems from day one; we ended up having to postpone appointments to have someone come and rectify the issues. It's a good thing I insisted in having the maintenance guy's # even after I was told by the owner's brother that it wasn't necessary... We ended up not being able to make coffee the first day as the gas tank was emptied, the TV wasn't working and had to be completely rebooted, electricity went out at 22h one night and had I not called the maintenance guy we still wouldn't have electricity... it happened twice where we had to find a grid in the street to turn the lights back on... Only people who live remotely know this! I was traveling with my 75 and 81 year old parents who kind of wanted a little comfort. And had I been the owner, seeing all the problems encountered, 1. I would have offered a little something in compensation but 2. mostly!!! I would check in on my guests? and see how they are? none of the above! and for that and other comments that I will keep to myself I give it a 2 stars! For Antonio the maintenance guy, who sent i one of his guys at 6h30 one day I give him a 10 star! as well as the view!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kevin Drew

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location
This Villa is very old, it is in the middle of nowhere and it’s up a very very steep hill, the views are beautiful but it’s not close to anything at all. The pool was very cold which was a shame because the weather was 30 to 32 and the pool was still very cold to get into. The sunbeds unfortunately are broken quite a lot of them we managed to find two that weren’t. It really could’ve done with a good clean inside and outside before we arrived I felt there was lots of ants everywhere and lots of bugs, especially as you went out the back door on the ceiling there was loads of like snail things stuck to the roof. We also did request that we were left alone and nobody to disturb us. The pool man came in which was fine. But the Gardner we were told was going to come in on three separate occasions and two of them he didn’t turn up which made us feel like we couldn’t really wander around in our swimwear. We needed to cover up which weren’t very happy about. Would I stay here again? No it was too old for me. It needs doing up. There was too much furniture inside too many personal things I wouldn’t of took children there because the stairs that went up to the third bedroom there was no balustrade and it would’ve been dangerous for children to go up and down there. You have to really be aware that we had two showers as there was only two of us and the hot water went because you are in the Campo. There was no Aircon either which I didn’t notice when I booked it
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025
Archival

8/10 Good

Simon P.

Tranquility and nature

The photos online don't do justice to this villa - it is a very lovely property in a really beautiful spot, high on the hillside above Cartama. The views are absolutely spectacular and the wildlife impressive: we saw eagles, quails and goats every day. One of the daily highlights was "goat time" when the goatherd brought his goats down the hillside with a tinkling of goatbells around 1030 every morning! We walked down to eat in Cartama on a couple of occasions - it's about a 15-20 minute walk and a nice way to work off your dinner coming back home up the hill. The pool was perfect - it's a very good size, although the location on the mountainside meant we needed to scoop out vegetation every so often. We found that the veranda was a godsend in the heat - our visit coincided with a heatwave and we spend much of our time eating, relaxing and generally chilling out on the lovely daybed and many comfortable chairs and in the evenings it was great watching the sun set and night fall from there. There are extensive patio-d grounds with sun loungers and tables to allow you to eat outside and in the shade at most times of day and the pool and gardens are very well maintained and really beautiful. Our only niggle would be that the upstairs bedroom was really too hot to sleep in during the heatwave that coincided with our visit, but we could all fit in downstairs so it wasn't a problem for us. There's no air conditioning but plenty of fans provided so we made good use of them! The villa is in a good location for visiting the coast and Malaga. We also visited the nearby lakes, or embalsas, really beautiful and about an hour's drive away at Ardales. Worth it for the swim in brilliant blue water. We also drove to Granada to see the Alhambra - it is a couple of hours away by car and spectacular. One of the nicest things about the villa was that we felt really well looked after - we had a couple of teething problems and the lovely Amelia and Jesus were absolutely delightful, as was Bernie the owner - they couldn't do enough to help us and made us feel really welcome. Thank you!
Verified

8/10 Good

Jean Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très bien reçu par Alex belle vue et prestation à la hauteur.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wir waren als Familie (2 Erwachsene 3 Kinder) für zwei Wochen in der Finca Buena Vista. Die Lage ist herrlich, man hat einen fantastischen Blick und keine direkten Nachbarn, was den Aufenthalt, insbesondere mit Kindern, sehr angenehm macht. Die Finca ist rustikal eingerichtet, insgesamt aber sehr sauber bei Übernahme und es ist alles vorhanden was man braucht. Einzig eine Spülmaschine fehlt :-). Wichtig, das geht aus der Beschreibung nicht auf den ersten Blick hervor - eine Klimaanlage gibt es nur im Schlafzimmer im Obergeschoß. In den anderen Zimmern befinden sich Deckenventilatoren. Zu dieser Jahreszeit war das okay, im Hochsommer könnte es etwas zu warm sein.Die Kommunikation mit den Vermietern war hervorragend. Es wurde mehrfach nachgefragt ob alles in Ordnung ist oder etwas benötigt wird; sehr positiv.Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt und können die Finca nur empfehlen...Noch ein Einkausftipp: Der LIDL in Cartama ist hervorragend bestückt und zu empfehlen. Nicht zu vergleichen mit den deutschen Filialen.Ein Mietwagen ist unabdingbar!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christelle M.

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

Magnifique vue et piscine

Très jolie maison rustique, bien équipée, pas de vis à vis, vue sur les montagnes, coucher de soleil, grande piscine. La climatisation n'est présente que dans 1 chambre, mais toutes les pièces sont dotées de ventilateur. Très agréable séjour !
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin O.

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

Lovely villa with pool

We chose the villa because of its location in relation to a wedding we were attending in Cartama. We rented for 8 nights to make it into a family holiday and had a fantastic time. The location is spectacular - nearly at the top of the hill with far reaching views across the valley, and looking down on the castle. The villa had everything you’d expect, including a gas barbecue and the pool was clean. You really need a car or at least to use taxis to get your shopping up the hill, but if you enjoy hiking there are great walks right from the villa. Highly recommended. Martin, Andi, Holly, James & Sandra
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

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