Beautiful spacious villa with fantastic views and private pool
Situated in an idyllic location, The Retreat is a luxury, 5 bedroomed villa set in its own olive grove, overlooking the stunning La Maroma mountain. Only 45 minutes from Costa del Sol's Malaga Airport and an hour from Granada airport. The villa has been furnished to the highest of standards and incorporates every modern convenience yet retains a typical Spanish style. Large private pool and terrace area provide the ideal location to relax. Tavernas and small local shops are nearby together with a myriad of tiny mountain villages to explore. 20 Minutes drive takes you to the Coast, a major shopping complex and all the entertainment facilities of the seaside resort of Torre del Mar. Further afield, Granada, Seville, Cordoba and Gibraltar are all within travelling distance. So, for location, The Retreat is simply perfect - nestling quietly in the mountains, with small shops and restaurants nearby, yet only 25 minutes from the bustle of the coastal resorts.
Activities/Sports/Shopping: Beaches] - There are a number of excellent beaches within easy reach. The nearest beach is at Torre Del Mar - a long wide beach with activities and facilities. There are a number of excellent beaches at Nerja including a naturist beach. [Waterparks/Themeparks] There is a water park 20 minutes away at Torre Del Mar and there are further waterparks and themeparks near Malaga. [Watersports] - Sailing, Jet skiing, Water skiing & Windsurfing are all available at many nearby places. [Shopping] - There is a large shopping centre at Torre del Mar and the town has many good shops. There are also many excellent smaller shops at Nerja. [Walking] - Easy or challenging, spectacular scenery. [Horse Riding, Fishing] - Available nearby. [Skiing & Snowboarding!] - About 1.5 hours away, near Granada is the major ski resort of Sierra Nevada. [Bowling and Cinema] - 20 minutes away in Torre del Mar.
Places to Visit: [Traditional Spanish Pueblos] - Many traditional 'white' villages all around. Each has its own character and has remained unchanged for hundreds of years - look out the fiestas (village parties) during the summer. [Alhambra at Granada] - This magnificent sight is definitely worth a visit. [Nerja Caves] - Spectacular cave complex, the best in Spain, includes concert hall. [Alpujarrás] - The setting for the popular book 'Driving over Lemons'. [Sierra Nevada] - Magnificent mountain range including ski resort. [Ronda and Seville] - quite a drive away but worth a visit. Ronda famous for its gorge and the home of Spanish bullfighting. Seville with its Moorish heritage and spectacular architecture - see the Giralda, one of the most famous buildings in Spain. Christopher Columbus sailed from here to discover America. [Gibraltar] - Quite a drive but worth a visit. See the Barbary apes, Africa and the famous gate to the Mediterranean. [Bird watching] Several local sites
Golf: There are two excellent golf courses nearby. [Baviera Golf] approximately 20 minutes away between Torre Del Mar & Velez Malaga. The 5,910 metres course is a Par 72 and is not as crowded as many courses found on the Costa Del Sol. [Club Anoreta] approximately 25 minutes away on the outskirts of Rincon de la Victoria. 5,976 metres long and a Par 72. All the bedrooms are now air conditioned. I upgraded the last 2 rooms this Spring.
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Does Beautiful spacious villa with fantastic views and private pool have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful spacious villa with fantastic views and private pool?
As of 15 Jul, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful spacious villa with fantastic views and private pool on 8 Dec, 2026 start from S$1,308, 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 spacious villa with fantastic views and private pool pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Beautiful spacious villa with fantastic views and private pool?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beautiful spacious villa with fantastic views and private pool?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beautiful spacious villa with fantastic views and private pool?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Beautiful spacious villa with fantastic views and private pool located?
Situated in the mountains, this villa is within 6 miles (10 km) of The Sierras of Tejeda, Almijara & Alhama, La Viñuela Reservoir and El Alcazar Recreationa. Centro Budista Karma Guen and Ermita de San Isidro are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This villa was in a beautiful location in the mountains. We stayed as a family of 7 and it was very spacious and clean throughout. The neighbour Alan was extremely helpful and made our experience much more enjoyable. A thing to note is that a car is needed, although we already knew this. Many thanks to Bev for this great villa, we really felt comfortable staying here for a week 😊
avneet b.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2022
Thank you for being great guests .
It was a pleasure to rent my house to you
A beautiful house, in a stunning location. Definitely need a car. The house accommodated 11 people well, with plenty of space. The pool was fantastic, but deep. Alan and his wife next door were very friendly and accommodating. Great communication with owner prior to arrival.
Kate J.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Helen H.
10 Aug, 2017
Excellent property beautiful location
Beautiful villa lots of room went with 13 people.big pool which the kids and adults loved.situated in a lovely location with amazing views very quite and peaceful for a relaxing holiday.definitely need transport as roads are busy leading to village and quite a trek.village has a local bakery shops and bars Indian resturante which was fantastic,we went twice.there is a local bar if you turn right from the villa about ten min walk we went several times there beautiful views also do meals but we has tapas which were very good.overall I would definitely recommend this property.Steve the pool man was very helpful and even came to meet us as got lost on the way to the villa as I think the directions could be better and a more direct route would be easier.had a fantastic time thank bev x
Helen H.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sebasugami R.
4 Aug, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
El sitio estuvo muy bien, el único inconveniente es el acceso
Sebasugami R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Francisco F.
29 Aug, 2023
Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Escaso y sucio
La casa, la piscina, el entorno, la ubicacion, todo muy bien. Sinenvargo la limpieza brillaba por su ausencia, faltaban almohadas y ropa de cama y el menaje de cocina muy limitado
Francisco F.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug, 2023
Hi Francisco ,
I’m sorry you were short on linen and pillows. You should have messaged me.
I had a different cleaner that day and maybe she got confused. I could have sorted it in a very short while as my neighbour has the key to the linen cupboard !
The house is situated in a glorious location. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house fitted 8 of us really well. We mixed dining at home using the bbq and the oven for pizza etc as It was easy to get to local shops by car and the occasional trip to EROSKI supermarket fitted in with a visit to the Water Park etc. The pool was a great size and everyone was able to enjoy it. There was plenty of crockery, cutlery, glasses etc. Extending full air conditioning to all bedrooms would be an advantage as the mobile units didn’t really cope with August temperatures. Neighbour Alan was most helpful and kept the pool in good order. We would recommend, provided people know you can’t walk to any restaurants as the only one previously mentioned was closed throughout our visit.
Great place to stay with amazing views. The best part of the house is the pool, it’s great. The house is very spacious and well organized with a large kitchen. It’s an ideal place to relax some days with friends or family.
Bev and Alan are lovely, helpful and very close host.
We surprised a lot when we saw the Bev's huge house. It's warm and very confortable and it has all you need to have some days of relax with frinds or family. We enjoyed so much.
It might be we book again in summer if everything goes well.
Thank you a lot Bev! :)
Sorry you didn’t enjoy your stay at my house. I can assure you that everything you’ve mentioned was fine when I was there myself a couple of weeks ago. You have been charged 20% of your deposit for verifiable damages caused during your stay. If you have any issues with this then VRBO have a complaints process which you should follow.
We had a great time at Beverly's house. A magical Christmas!! The house was just what we expected and the enviroment is amazing.
Thanks again for tour attention!!!
La casa está muy bien y no le falta detalle. La cocina muy completa, incluso tiene lavavajillas. Las fotos no le hacen justicia, está mejor de lo que creÃamos. El acceso es fácil y tienes de todo a 5 minutos en coche. Beverly y Alan son un encanto y nos ayudaron con todo. Muy recomendable.
La casa rural es perfecta para pasar unos dÃas con amigos o familia. Es suficientemente grande para alojar cómodamente a 12-14 personas, y está muy bien equipada. Los exteriores son muy agradables y la piscina fantástica.
Tarek S.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified
6/10 Okay
Marta S.
26 Aug, 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Buena casa para vacaciones con amigos
La organización de la casa es muy buena y amplia para un gran grupo de amigos, en nuestro caso fuimos 12 y tuvimos camas suficientes. Respecto a determinados aspectos de la casa si que tuvimos algunos problemas, por un lado la depuradora de la piscina no iba muy bien y al segundo dÃa el agua se quedaba algo sucia, por otro lado el tostador no funcionaba y de manera general la limpieza de la casa no era muy buena, habÃa zonas algo más sucias. A pesar de ello la casa está genial para pasar unos dÃas, hay barbacoa y muchos juegos y zonas para pasar los dÃas de manera muy cómoda :)
Marta S.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2021
Thank you for you review.
I’m sorry you had issues with the pool. If you had mentioned it to Alan next door he would have sorted it.
I will talk to my cleaner and tell her you were not happy with the cleanliness. To be fair she is normally very good , she must have had an off day
.I didn’t know the toaster was broken . It will be changed .
I’m glad you enjoyed your stay .
Thanks B
We had a really great time here. The house is really comfortable for a big group and the pool is perfect. Also Beverley was great with everything we needed.
Amazing property, well equipped, tranquil and gorgeous
We had the most relaxing, amazing week at this gorgeous villa, set in the most glorious mountains , with incredible views. Fantastic neighbours , great base for exploring this lovely area, car is a must , will most definitely be returning
Stayed 2 weeks everything as described, Villa had everything you needed. Location was in the hills with fantastic views. 20 drive mins if you want a beach. There was a large lounge area which was cool in the hot weather, bedrooms were large, plenty of room to pull out beds in twin rooms. Few mins drive from village with shops where you could get everything needed. You do need a car, but we knew this. Hopefully we will return. You are isolated but we had great family time, pool was fantastic. The neighbours Alan and Marilyn were very helpful with local info and with something we left behind. Thanks for everything, and take everything in your stride.
Lorraine D.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Beverley D.
28 Jun, 2018
A gorgeous villa with generous size pool
Excellent value, worked out at about £80 per person for a the week. Everything was extremely clean, bedrooms are very large, kitchen new and modern. Very quite and secluded amongst the olive trees with beautiful views of the mountains and Granada gap. Very relaxing holiday was had by all.