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Casa Daimalos y piscina

Galería de imágenes de Casa Daimalos y piscina

Una piscina con sillas de descanso y una planta en maceta.
Un comedor con una mesa y sillas de madera, un reloj en la pared y una ventana con contraventanas abiertas.
Un patio con una fuente de piedra, plantas en macetas y un edificio blanco con balcón.
Una habitación tradicional con vigas de madera a la vista, chimenea, mobiliario de mimbre y una mesa de centro de vidrio.
Un rincón acogedor para leer con un banco incorporado, una estantería y una lámpara.

Comentarios

9,6 de 10
Excepcional

Aspectos destacados

  • Despreocúpate de todo
    Relájate en la increíble piscina, ideal para desconectar.
  • Equipamiento de playa
    Poco común: equipamiento de playa para tus días junto al mar.
2 habitaciones1 baño4 huéspedes

Servicios populares

  • Patio
  • Piscina privada
  • Parrilla de barbacoa
  • Se admiten mascotas
  • Frigorífico
  • Aparcamiento en las instalaciones disponible

Echa un vistazo a la zona

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Daimalos de Arenas, AL
  • Place, Mirador Los Arcos
    ‪A 3 min en coche‬
  • Place, Playa de Burriana
    ‪A 35 min en coche‬
  • Place, Balcón de Europa
    ‪A 36 min en coche‬
  • Airport, Málaga (AGP)
    ‪A 60 min en coche‬

Habitaciones y camas

2 habitaciones (capacidad para 4 personas)

Habitación 1

2 camas individuales

Habitación 2

1 cama doble

1 baño

Baño 1

WC · Solo ducha

Baño 2

Bañera o ducha · WC

Otros espacios

Porche o patio
Cocina
Jardín
Comedor

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Casa Daimalos y piscina

CASA Daimalos
Casa Daimalos, junto con la casa de pueblo de al lado, se ha vivido por los propietarios durante tres generaciones. Esta encantadora casa tiene su propia piscina aislada y se encuentra en el borde de un pequeño pueblo, mirando a través de un valle plantado de olivos, almendros y viñas, y coronado con las ruinas de un castillo árabe. La iglesia del pueblo tiene una torre adaptada del minarete más antiguo de Andalucía y un techo mudéjar, además de frescos del siglo XVIII recientemente descubiertos, algo gastados.

La amplia área de la terraza está sombreada por una pérgola cubierta de enredaderas, y el jardín está lleno de árboles frutales y flores, que incluyen yucas, jacarandas, borgoínea, áloes, naranjas, limones, pomelos y granadas.

En el interior, el grande (.. 40 metros cuadrados) sala de estar / comedor, tiene un carácter informal y familiar, con muebles antiguos, una chimenea y una biblioteca con cientos de libros: cuenta (que normalmente se encuentra en el lado derecho de la estantes) un libro de memorias llamado la Botella Pincel de árbol, escrito por el propietario y que describe cómo él y su esposa descubrió Daimalos, además de un libro de poemas llamado Apuntes de la Sierra Tejeda por John Fuller, que era un visitante frecuente.

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Normas del alojamiento

Hora de comienzo del registro de entrada: 16:00
Hora límite del registro de salida: 10:00
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Menores

Se admiten niños a partir de 3 años
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Eventos

No se permiten eventos
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Mascotas

Se admiten mascotas (1 máximo)
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Fumadores

No se permite fumar
Please take care around the pool and don't bring glasses near the pool area. Please keep noise to a respectful level for the rest of the villagers.

Información importante

Otros detalles

Número de registro de la propiedad VTAR/MA/029312
Número de alojamiento: 6028353
Este alojamiento está gestionado por un propietario particular (es decir, una parte que no actúa dentro de su mercado, negocio o profesión). No se aplicará la legislación de protección de consumidores de la UE a tu reserva, incluido el derecho de desistimiento. La política de cancelación establecida por el propietario particular cubrirá tu reserva.
Puede aplicarse un recargo por cada persona adicional, según la política del alojamiento.
A tu llegada, pueden pedirte un documento de identidad oficial con foto y una tarjeta de crédito o débito, o un depósito en efectivo, para cubrir los gastos imprevistos.
No se garantizan las solicitudes especiales, que están sujetas a disponibilidad en el momento de la llegada y pueden suponer un recargo adicional.
Está terminantemente prohibido celebrar fiestas u otros eventos en grupo en las instalaciones.
El propietario no ha indicado si el alojamiento cuenta con un detector de monóxido de carbono, puede que te interese llevar uno portátil para el viaje.
El propietario ha indicado que el alojamiento cuenta con un detector de humo.
Entre los elementos de seguridad de este alojamiento, se incluyen los siguientes: extintor y botiquín de primeros auxilios.
Este alojamiento tiene espacios al aire libre, como balcones, patios o terrazas que pueden no ser adecuados para niños; si tienes alguna duda, te recomendamos contactar con el alojamiento antes de tu llegada para confirmar que puedan hospedarte en una habitación adecuada

Información sobre la zona

Arenas

Esta villa se encuentra en Arenas, en un entorno rural y junto al mar. Mirador Los Arcos y Castillo de Bentomiz son algunos de los lugares emblemáticos de la región, donde también puedes acercarte a Bodegas Almijara y Bodegas Bentomiz si buscas unas vacaciones activas. ¿Te apetece disfrutar de un evento especial? Puedes buscar el calendario de Indoor Padel Club Velez Malaga. Si quieres opciones para una noche diferente, Weekend Beach Festival es un buen punto de partida. Descubre todas las actividades acuáticas que podrás hacer en la zona (por ejemplo, natación); además tendrás ocasión de disfrutar de la naturaleza al aire libre con opciones como las rutas a pie o en bicicleta.
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Mapa
Daimalos de Arenas, AL

Qué hay en los alrededores

  • Mirador Los Arcos - A 3 min en coche - 2.2 km
  • Playa de Burriana - A 35 min en coche - 34.1 km
  • Balcón de Europa - A 36 min en coche - 33.0 km
  • Playa de la Malagueta - A 60 min en coche - 52.6 km
  • Calle Marqués de Larios - A 60 min en coche - 57.3 km

Cómo moverse por la zona

  • Málaga (AGP): a 85 min en coche

Restaurantes

  • ‪Bodegas Bentomiz - ‬A 19 min en coche
  • ‪Restaurante El Chiringuito - ‬A 23 min en coche
  • Mum
  • ‪Restaurante El Pilon - ‬A 16 min en coche
  • ‪Gustavos Restaurant - ‬A 14 min en coche

Preguntas frecuentes

¿En Casa Daimalos y piscina hay piscina?

Sí, este alojamiento cuenta con una piscina al aire libre.

¿En Casa Daimalos y piscina se aceptan mascotas?

Sí, las mascotas tienen permitido quedarse en este alojamiento, con un máximo de 1 en total.

¿Cuál es el precio del aparcamiento en Casa Daimalos y piscina?

El alojamiento cuenta con estacionamiento propio.

¿A qué hora se realiza la entrada en Casa Daimalos y piscina?

Hora de inicio del registro de entrada: 16:00.

¿A qué hora se realiza la salida en Casa Daimalos y piscina?

La salida se realiza a las 10:00.

¿Dónde se encuentra Casa Daimalos y piscina?

Junto al mar, esta villa se encuentra a menos de 3 kilómetros de Mirador Los Arcos, Ayuntamiento de Arenas y Fuente Árabe. Castillo de Bentomiz está a 4,6 km de distancia.

Comentarios

9,6

Excepcional

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9,8/10

Limpieza

9,8/10

Llegada

10/10

Comunicación

9,4/10

Ubicación

10/10

Precisión del anuncio

Comentarios

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10/10 Excelente

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio
The most beautiful villa we've ever stayed at, in a traditional mountain village with incredible views. The villa was clean, the pool area is perfect and the hosts were incredibly responsive and helpful, can't thank them enough for their communication throughout and for letting us stay in their beautiful home. The villa is accessed on foot, up quite a steep hill and steps from the village square, where you park your car. This wasn't a problem for us at all, we enjoyed walking through the village, but just something to be aware of if you have mobility queries. We have fallen in love with this house and area and are already planning our next trip!
Se alojó 7 noches en mayo de 2026
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 11 de jun de 2026
Bethanie, it was a genuine pleasure to welcome you to our home - you were dream guests! We're so pleased that you enjoyed your stay - it means the world to us. You're right - the house wouldn't suit those with mobility issues at all. You'll have spotted the 'loading area' just below the house for heavy shopping, and thankfully there's plenty of parking in the village square. Thanks so much for taking the time to review our home, and we would absolutely love to welcome you back to our little slice of paradise! Very best wishes, Adam & family x
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10/10 Excelente

Excellent stay, lovely village, lots of history to the house

Overall a great holiday. Very tranquil but also not far from coast and lots of good walks nearby. Nice to learn about the history of the house and the Seymour-Davies's initial foray into Spanish life.
Se alojó 11 noches en junio de 2017
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 21 de mar de 2020
We're so glad you enjoyed your holiday, and we hope to welcome you back to the house at some point in the future! All the best The Seymour-Davies family
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10/10 Excelente

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio

Lovely property

Very restful break in lovely house. Thanknyou
Se alojó 10 noches en junio de 2023
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 30 de jun de 2023
Thanks so much, Minnie! We're so pleased you chose to stay with us; we hope to welcome you to our home again in the future. Best wishes Adam & family
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10/10 Excelente

Private village house with great pool

Daimalos is unusual in its privacy in a village setting - we loved the beautiful, mature garden and we were constantly in the good-sized tiled pool. We found different spots to sit outside depending on the heat and time of day. The house is rather old-fashioned but charming, and we enjoyed the library, the fully-stocked kitchen, convenience of the dishwasher and washing machine. Because the main bedroom is so much bigger than the second bedroom, this is a house for a family rather than two couples, although probably not for very small children or the elderly due to steps (and pool steps). If you want to be quiet, enjoy home-cooked meals on the terraces, and simply relax, this is a good choice. Lots to do and see in the wider area as well as the beach at Torre del Mar (limited options in the village itself and the nearby town) but we just stayed put and had a lovely week's rest.
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 21 de mar de 2020
Lovely guests who we enjoyed meeting. Hope they come again!
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10/10 Excelente

Wonderfully authentic Spanish house in small mountain village - full of character

We have just returned from 2 very relaxing weeks at Casa Daimalos. The house is an interesting family home with a well equipped kitchen, fantastic library (no need to bring any books!) and plenty of good quality outside furniture. Beach towels included. Good stable wifi which enabled my husband to follow the cricket and for our teenage daughters to keep in touch with friends via FaceTime and Skype. We spent many hours round and in the good sized pool which oversees the garden terraces which were full of oranges and figs whilst we were there. Lovely to enjoy a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice in the morning and an electric juicer is even provided! Evenings spent on the terrace under the vine were also a delight eating good food with a bottle or two of Spanish Rioja. The grapes were lovely and sweet too. Nearest restaurant 2km so car essential. We went to Competa and other local mountain villages to eat and also down in Torre del Mar which is about 30 mins down the mountain. Nerja and Frigiliana were among other places we visited and enjoyed. Local villagers very welcoming and we were invited into a couple of their houses and shown around! This is not a place for those who want lots of nightlife and a typical Costa del Sol villa. This house oozes old fashioned character and charm in a peaceful locationThe owners were very quick to respond to any questions we had and nothing was too much trouble. We hope to return!
Se alojó 14 noches en julio de 2016
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 21 de mar de 2020
Thank you so much for your comments; we have holidayed there for over 40 years, and we're delighted that guests can also enjoy everything that Daimalos has to offer. We're glad that you took advantage of the citrus trees and grapes! I will pass your feedback to our new property management team who will be thrilled that their hard work has been well received. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts with us, and we very much hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. Best wishes from the Seymour-Davies family.
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10/10 Excelente

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio
La maison avec son jardin et sa piscine au milieu des montagnes sont tres agreables et reposantes, a l abri de l agitation côtiére. Les plages et l animation urbaine ne sont qu a 30 et 40 minutes en voiture.
Se alojó 7 noches en agosto de 2026
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 18 de ago de 2026
Thanks for the review, Muriel! We're delighted that you enjoyed your stay in our home. We'd love to welcome you back in the future! Adam & family
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10/10 Excelente

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio
Beautiful home and gardens.
Se alojó 14 noches en julio de 2026
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10/10 Excelente

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio

Ferienparadies

Diese Unterkunft am Rande eines ruhigen, weißen Dorfes in Andalusien ist ideal zum Abschalten und Erholen. Das Haus ist mit viel Liebe zum Detail eingerichtet und bestens ausgestattet. Der Garten ist ein blühendes Paradies mit beeindruckendem Baumbestand, das man während des Urlaubs ganz für sich allein hat. Ein besonderes Highlight ist der schöne Pool mit Blick auf die umliegenden Hügel. Unser Sohn hatte dank des vorhandenen Wasserspielzeugs jede Menge Spaß damit. Obwohl wir unsere Gastgeber nie gesehen haben, hat Adam es mit seinen E-Mails geschafft, dass wir uns willkommen und gut informiert fühlten. Alles, was man zum Leben braucht, bekommt man im 2 km entfernten Arenas. Direkt von Daimalos aus kann man sich auf eine gut markierte 7 km lange Wanderung begeben, die herrliche Ausblicke bietet. Weitere abwechslungsreiche, ausgeschilderte Wanderwege findet man in den Nachbardörfern (Corumbela, Archez, Competa). Casa Daimalos ist ein herrlicher Ort zum Verweilen und um die nähere Umgebung zu erkunden. Da sich die kurvenreiche Strecke nach Vélez-Málaga hinunter zieht, eignet es sich aber weniger aus Ausgangsbasis für Reisende, die häufig ans Meer fahren möchten oder mehrere große Touren (etwa nach Granada, zum Caminito del Rey o.ä.) planen.
Se alojó 7 noches en octubre de 2024
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10/10 Excelente

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio

Lovely house in a great location

I’ve been holidaying in this area for fifteen years and this probably one of the nicest houses I’ve stayed in. It’s a traditional large village house with nicely proportioned rooms, very clean and tidy, equipped with everything you need to feel at home. Great outside space, the garden is peaceful and private with mature plants and trees and a lovely swimming pool, I spent a relaxing ten here, I really didn’t want to leave. I wish I’d discovered this house earlier
Se alojó 10 noches en octubre de 2022
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10/10 Excelente

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio

Haus mit Tradition

Abgeschieden und doch nur 30 Minuten weg vom Meer und durch das Internet verbunden mit der Welt. Wanderungen in der Umgebung in malerischer Landschaft. Südfrüchte vom Baum ernten, Mandeln ernten und in der eigens dafür vorgesehen Maschine knacken. Wundervolle andalusische Kacheln, antike Einrichtung und doch moderne Küchengeräte. Mein Lieblingsplatz waren die Fenster-Erker mit Blick ins Tal.
Se alojó 15 noches en octubre de 2021
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10/10 Excelente

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Tranquil and Picturesque

We stayed here in August and enjoyed our stay immensely. There is a great view down the valley and the property offered everything we needed, especially the pool!
Se alojó 7 noches en agosto de 2021
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10/10 Excelente

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perfect and peaceful

Wonderful house, that did not feel like a sterile rental house. Lots of charm and soul, the kitchen is great, the garden is beautiful and we enjoyed a week of perfect peace. Only downside was that we were not able to already book again for our fall holiday
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10/10 Excelente

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio

Fabulous long weekend away

A thoroughly enjoyable long weekend in Villa Daimalos. The location is pretty, tranquil with a lovely characterful villa with a great pool and views. Highly recommended. Our queries were instantly dealt with in a friendly and efficient manner, a great experince all round. Thank you Adam & family.
Se alojó 4 noches en julio de 2020
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10/10 Excelente

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio

Wundervoller Ort

Es war ein sehr sehr schöner Aufenthalt in diesem wunderschönen Haus. So geschmackvoll, gemütlich und einladend eingerichtet. Alles da, was man braucht. Der wundervolle pool in der schönen Außenanlagen haben uns hier eine tolle Woche verbringen lassen. Jeder Zeit gern wieder.
Se alojó 7 noches en octubre de 2019
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10/10 Excelente

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Chilled out week in Spain!

We had a fantastic week at this property. If you wanting a week of chilling, reading, cooking and just relaxing then this is the place for you. We spent most of our time floating on the pool, relaxing. The villa has got a wonderful library which entertained us for the whole week. The village itself is very remote, so make sure you do a big shop before heading up to the villa. There is a small shop on Arenas, but it did not stock much. All in all we had a wonderful time. Thank y
Se alojó 7 noches en julio de 2019
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10/10 Excelente

Wonderful vacation!

We stayed almost two weeks in Daimalos and had a fabulous vacation! The house is situated in a very tiny little typical Andalusian village with a beautiful view of the surrounding hills and the Mediterranean Sea in the distance. From the outside the house is rather inconspicuous. Inside there is lots of space and it is beautifully furnished with original Spanish and some English elements. It certainly is something very special! A real home away that breathes the owner's love for culture, style, literature, and foreign people. It has a very personal atmosphere. You come in on the first floor, where there is a nice double room with a beautiful view, an access to a little roof terrace and a bathroom en suite with a bath tub. Whenever you continue down the steps you enter a vast living room with an amazing library full of classical and modern English literature (gorgeous!!), a comfortable sitting corner by the fireplace (very good for the winter!) and a big dinner table. The kitchen is very well equipped! On the same floor there is a twin bed-room and another bathroom with a shower and a washing machine. Everything was clean and tidy. The beds are very comfortable, the showers have a very good water-jet. The whole garden as well as the pool are very clean and well kept. There is erything you need for barbecue. We didn't buy bread in the village but always went into Velez Malaga for shoppings. We did go to Arenas a few times. There are a few bars around and shops for basics, although we were always unfortunate to come at a time where everything was closed (siesta!). The people are very friendly! We ate once at the little restaurant on the road to Daimalos but only got deep frozen food. Otherwise the food was always very fresh and very good, especially the fish-dishes! We were very lucky with the weather for November - only sunny and warm except for one day of rain. We did some beautiful hikes in the area, drove to the sea and saw the main Andalusian cities of the area. The communication with the owner was very easy, quick, sympathetic, and very welcoming! Thank you Adam for everything! We certainly had a wonderful time and would love to come back!
Se alojó 12 noches en noviembre de 2017
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10/10 Excelente

Just perfect

Exactly what we were looking for. Quiet, characterful, comfortable and beautiful. The garden was stunning. The bookshelf was bursting with classics of all varieties. The kitchen was well equipped. The little shops in Arenas were wonderful, and certainly well stocked enough for everyday cooking. We wanted to stay forever!
Se alojó 6 noches en octubre de 2017
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10/10 Excelente

Great week at Casa Daimalos

Nous avons passé une semaine très agréable à Casa Daimalos. La maison est confortable et le jardin et la piscine sont parfaitement tenus. La mer est à 20 minutes par une route panoramique splendide. Nous recommanderons votre maison à nos amis.
Se alojó 7 noches en julio de 2017
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10/10 Excelente

Captivating village house in stunning location.

From the moment we walked into Villa Daimalos we knew that our stay there was going to be special. Set against mountains close to a village but in a very private location there is a magical sense of timelessness about the place, partly due to the amazing library of books there which is truly impressive and also due to the love and care that has clearly been put into its creation. As for outside the pool is perfect , the fountains entrancing, the ambiance relaxing and the view? It's breathtaking. We have all been put under its spell and hope to return to see it again in all seasons. Thank you to Adam and his family for all their help. Best wishes, Tessa, Chris, Daisy and Arran Dunn.
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10/10 Excelente

A tranquil Andalucian 'home from home' with stunning views

We really enjoyed our stay here. The villa is beautiful throughout, and the lovely gardens are well maintained. The pool was in good order and clean, and with plenty of chairs and loungers about it was easy to relax both in and out of the water. Inside, the kitchen is very well-equipped, so once we'd done a big grocery shop at Eroski in Velez-Malaga, self-catering was very easy. We also appreciated the electric fans and the well-stocked library. There was lots of information left by the owners and previous visitors about interesting things to do in the area, but with temperatures between 30 and 40° (mid August) we spent most of our time 'at home'. We'll have to go back at another time of year! We really appreciated being able to order a food parcel in for our arrival late on Saturday night, and in fact all communication with the owners was excellent. Thank you very much, Seymour-Davieses, it was just the summer holiday that we were hoping for.
Se alojó 7 noches en agosto de 2016
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 21 de mar de 2020
Dear Rachel, Thank you so much for your thoughts. We're delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us; we heard that the weather was on the hot side, so we're so pleased that you found the house and pool comfortable in such high temperatures! We very much hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again in the future. Best wishes, The Seymour-Davies family
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10/10 Excelente

Spacious, private, well equipped, full of character, magnificent terrace, garden and pool.

The moment we opened the door we were delighted. We loved the character of the house with its tiles and wood. It was beautifully cool on hot days - designed for cross breezes. The ambiance of the little medieval village perched on the hill was pleasant and the views stunning. The house, being a family home, is well equipped with everything from CDs, library, games to mosquito coils and garlic crusher. We enjoyed preparing meals and bbq. We shared the house with friends and felt that we each had plenty of space with a bathroom each. We've been travelling for a while so it was great to unpack and do some washing. We were quickly calling the villa home! We loved the garden with its citrus trees. And the terrace and pool was where we began and ended each day. Some days we stayed "home", others we explored the local villages. We loved Competa and Arenas was nice too. For beaches we went to Torre del Mar and Nerja. As recommended by the hosts we went to the Bodegas Bentomiz for tasting and lunch which was excellent. The house was clean and set up to be welcoming by Scott the caretaker. He was friendly, accommodating & responsive to our needs. Overall a great holiday experience.
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8/10 Bueno

Perfect

A group of us visited Daimalos for the first time to attend a friend's wedding nearby. The villa exceeded expectations, and had stunning views, huge pool and garden area, and a lovely authentic feel to it. We had a perfect week having lilo fights in the pools, relaxing sunbathing and lovely evenings sat in the terrace. So relaxing and we never once felt the need to explore anywhere else. It was a shame we discovered the shop & bakery in stunning Arenas so late on as that actually had all the little extras we needed. Only downside would be the dog that kept inviting itself in and wouldn't leave (!) and the very difficult driving directions (they could have been 5 bullet points not 5 pages as it was actually very easy to find). Apart from that perfect - we'd certainly come again, excellent value and just what we all needed! Thank you!
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 21 de mar de 2020
Thanks for a great review. It is always difficult to decide between being helpful or intrusive as we could so easily have explained ,where to find the shops in Arenas. On a similar thought it a shame you found the driving instructions overly difficult. I think that in order to extend to 5 pages you must have had a very large font or more likely printed off both directions. We have one for people who want to drive straight to the villa and another for people who want to visit Eroski a large supermarket, on the way, where they can stock up for the week. Still glad you found it easy to find. Again, Steve and I are there to help and would have removed the dog if you had said she was a nuisance. Steve offered to tie her up but one your group said she was part of the "party". Hope you come again and remind us of your comments. Sheila and Steve.
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10/10 Excelente

Tranquil secluded and authentic retreat

We would very much like to thank Sheila and Steve for being wonderful unobtrusive yet helpful when required hosts. The directions sent were acurate and we arrived without a hitch. Sheila and Steve greeted us and ensured we gained entry to the property and then left us to settle in and said they were just across the road if we needed anything- which is what we like. The Villa is a thoroughly charming property, with facilities completely in order and extremely pleasing- well stocked library, clean pool and inside/outside furniture, original artworks on display, plenty of crockery and good firm mattresses on the beds. The garden is a secluded delight- with a plethora of fruit trees which will of course drop fruit and leaves ( the outside had been immaculately swept for our arrival and Sheila and Steve said they would come in and do the garden throughout our visit but honoured our quiet times) in addition the birds sing in the trees which we love- however for those that don't like the above we can recommend any characterless properties elsewhere! It is a steep path down to the Villa about 10m and it is a rural village setting- stated in the property description. The Villa is a perfect private place to unwind in peace. Sheila and Steve offer to get shopping if you require before your arrival and any questions they're on hand to promptly sort out or answer and were extremely pleasant. Villa Daimalos a wonderful secluded retreat, thank you.
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 21 de mar de 2020
Many thanks for a fabulous review. We hope you can come again with more friends and use the cottage, as well as the villa.
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8/10 Bueno

Full of character, lovely garden

We have recently returned from our second visit to Daimalos. The first was last September, and we enjoyed it so much that we felt we had to come back. I’m glad we did, because the two seasons have been so different. Autumn was a time for relaxing by the pool, whereas in spring the exotic trees and shrubs are coming into flower and it’s warm enough for lunch outside every day, but still cool enough for walking in the hills. In terms of the house, it’s not a typical buy-to-let Costa del Sol Villa, but very much a family home, with shelves of books, family photos, and a lived-in feel which we found part of its appeal! But despite the slightly chaotic informality, it has a well-equipped kitchen, WiFi and smart TV, and it’s clear that since our first visit that the owners have spent time and thought into improving the pool-side tiles and supplying new loungers and tables, which are a marked improvement on the last ones! Parking is still a bit of a problem, but Steve and Sheila (the owners) will always help you out with any assistance you need. Visitors should be aware that the villa is in a very small village that is charming to walk around, but lacking shops or restaurants. This didn’t bother us in the slightest as we bought food and drink whenever we drove down to the coast. The villa is primarily a place to get away from it all and relax with a good book, and so suited us perfectly! All in all a quirky place, but we would certainly recommend it.
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 21 de mar de 2020
Dear Graham Many thanks for your excellent review and I hope you become one of our regular visitors. Next time you come do remember that you only have to send us a shopping list and we will have the kitchen stocked with what you want to help you enjoy your holiday. Hoping to see you next year. Sheila and Steve
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2/10 Horrible

Horrendous Experience !

We arrived at the property after 5pm, Sunday as requested by the owner. The first difficulty we encountered was parking our car in order to unpack our suitcases, access to the house is by a very steep path. We were asked to move the car to the village square by the owner as no parking space available by the property. Upon entering the property we were horrified at the condition that it had been left, it was obvious that the house had not been cleaned prior to our arrival. Conditions included, dirty windows completely covered in cobwebs, dust and crumbs on floor and furniture, one seat was covered in sand. Small portable TV was broken but with a "post it" note informing that the DVD did work (DVD's provided were samples from Daily Mail and years old!) The refrigerator had left over food inside and the ice box was in need of a serious defrost! Rotten jar's of preserves found in food cupboards. Musty smell throughout property due mostly to the vast amount of ancient books. Outside the property was even worse, old warped plastic patio furniture, garden hoses strewn across patio area, overgrown greenery and fallen fruit which had been allowed to rot on the ground. Patio area was covered in leaves, broken tiles in and around the pool, two garden fountains were smelly and covered in algae which attracted the mosquitos. We could continue but suffice to say we only stayed one evening at this horrendous property, the one saving grace being the wi fi access which helped us make good our escape at 9am the next morning and out of pocket for the experience. The owners were not willing to discuss our complaints despite numerous e mails, texts and phone calls, and in fact put the phone down on us and refused to discuss the matter any further. We went back to the property a few days later to try and speak to the owner however we were met with poor custormer service and again refusal to discuss our complaints. We can only advise you not to make the same mistake that we did and find alternative accommodation to stay. As this "quaint" spanish village was full of ex pat's and the only people we spoke to there were English. No doubt Sheila and Steve will dispute these complaints however we have been to Spain on numerous occasions and know that there are beautiful properties with really professional owners/agents. We both like to think of ourselves as honest, reasonable people and would like to endorse the findings of the French people who stayed prior to us. Mr.Mrs Jones
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 21 de mar de 2020
12/9/16: The previous response was from our property managers who we let go last year following negative feedback. We have since taken on a team of people to look after the houses and gardens - and as one can see the feedback over the last 12 months has been five stars. All the furniture has also been replaced, and we undertook a refurbishment this Spring. The Seymour-Davies family

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Intrepid travellers Georgina and Hugh bought the village house in Daimalos in 1973. They have been taking their two sons, Adam and Dan on holiday there since the boys were two years old. In 1990 they built Villa Daimalos with larger grounds and private pool. Now, three generations of the family enjoy this tranquil retreat.

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This property is the ideal get away for holiday makers looking for relaxation, tranquil surrounds and time with family and friends. The house is split over two levels with the master bedroom upstairs enjoying views across the Andalusian hills. The sunken living room has a fire place and a well stocked library. Most dining takes place outside under the vine pergola. Sheltered by the house and garden, looking out over the valley, the pool is a private oasis for our guests to enjoy.

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