Fantastic Family Apartment with Indoor/Outdoor Pools & Gardens, Secure Parking

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 453 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Vera Playa, Almeria

Playa El Playazo18 min walk
Vera Beach4 min drive
Valle del Este Golf Club16 min drive
Almeria (LEI)62 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

This property has a tourist licence issued by the Junta de Andalucia.

Located on the small community of Al Andalus Hills, this first floor apartment is fantastically appointed with everything for a comfortable holiday. The community is a 50/50 split between Spanish and English ownership which makes a secure and friendly base for your holiday. The community benefits from the use of a heated indoor pool in the winter, or a large outdoor pool and smaller children's pool set in beautiful gardens in the summer. This south facing apartment has balcony views of Mojacar Pueblo.

We have many friends on Al Andalus Hills, so if you wish to visit in a group or with extended family, we would be happy to find other apartments so that you can have your own space, but enjoy a group holiday.

We have chosen NOT to install wifi in the apartment. Most of are guests are from the EU, which allows them to use their own telephone packages for free throughout the EU countries. There are many bars with wifi if it is that important to you, but for us as a family, we feel holidays should be times to talk, to laugh, to play games and just to explore. Not to be glued to a screen as most of us are all year round. So please, come, stay and create new and lasting memories with your family.

There is a good bus service to the nearby towns of Garrucha, Mojacar Playa and Vera Town. There are shops, restaurants & cafes and a supermarket within a leisurely 15 mins stroll, including a lovely Lua restaurant/cocktail bar. The beach is about 15 minutes walk away. There is a traditional Spanish market in a local village most days of the week.

Almeria airport is a 45 minute drive, and Murcia is 1 hour 15 mins. Both airports are served well by budget airlines.

This is our holiday home and we spend time updating and decorating it, so that we, our families and our chosen guests can have a fantastic holiday in a well appointed apartment. The apartment is suitable for a maximum of four adults.

Golf Locally: The local courses are:
Desert Springs in Palomares, which is very friendly to visitors and have an open tee off on Weds am
Valle D'Este at Vera
But hubby likes Aguilon in Pulpi. Challenging, friendly and the pro (Victor) speaks great English.

Property manager

Karen Griffin

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 22 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Long-term renters welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number VFT/AL/002395

We should mention

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

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Vera

Located in Vera, this apartment is in the mountains and near the beach. Plaza de Toros de Vera and Fuente Publica de Mojacar are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Playa El Playazo and Vera Beach. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

Vera Playa, Almeria

What's nearby

Playa El Playazo - 18 min walk
Vera Beach - 4 min drive
Puerto del Rey Beach - 9 min drive
Valle del Este Golf Club - 16 min drive
Desert Springs Golf Club - 16 min drive

Getting around

Aguilas Station - 47 min drive

Restaurants

Maraú Beach Club - 5 min drive
Cafeteria Jardín - 18 min walk
La Forneria Belga - 7 min drive
Parque Acuático Vera - 3 min drive
Le petit gourmet - 20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Fantastic Family Apartment with Indoor/Outdoor Pools & Gardens, Secure Parking have a pool?

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

Is Fantastic Family Apartment with Indoor/Outdoor Pools & Gardens, Secure Parking pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Fantastic Family Apartment with Indoor/Outdoor Pools & Gardens, Secure Parking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fantastic Family Apartment with Indoor/Outdoor Pools & Gardens, Secure Parking?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fantastic Family Apartment with Indoor/Outdoor Pools & Gardens, Secure Parking located?

This family-friendly Vera apartment building is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Playa El Playazo, Vera Beach and Playa de Quitapellejos. Puerto del Rey Beach and Playa de la Fábrica are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Eva M.

31 Mar 2024

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

Muy bien

El apartamento muy bonito y acogedor, todo super limpio,cocina completa con todos los utensilios,platos,cuencos....de todo!! La ubicación bastante bien,cerquita de la playa si vas en coche son 5 min,incluso menos, andando hay un caminito....pero no está muy lejos. Nos gustó mucho la estancia, Karen y compañía muy simpáticos y amables. Volveremos a repetir seguro!! :)

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

leandro m.

11 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

buena estancia, casi todo correcto

En general casi todo bien: -aires acondicionados bien (salon y dormitorio principal) -agua caliente y presion del agua OK - colchones OK -sabanas y toallas OK Errores del anuncio: -> no hay secadora -> de bañera de hidromasage nanai Cosas malas: -> la limpieza pasable pero tuvimos que barrer el piso entero y limpiar la encimera porque no estaban bien -> la television muy muy mala y pequeña -> las bandejas del horno sucias -> lo pero es la nevera que no enfria nada, solo vale para mantener las cosas medio fresquitas. Hace hielo como una condenada Repetiria? Pues si cambian la nevera y la television, si :) English: In general almost all good: -air conditioning well (living room and master bedroom) -hot water and water pressure OK - mattresses OK -sheets and towels OK Ad errors: -> there is no dryer -> there is no hot tub Bad things: -> the cleanliness was passable but we had to sweep the entire apartment and clean the countertop because they were not good -> the television is very very bad and small -> dirty oven trays -> the worst thing is the fridge that doesn't cool anything, it's only good for keeping things half cool. Makes ice like damn Would I repeat? Well, if they change the refrigerator and the television, yes :)

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosario R.

26 July 2023

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

Genial

Todo super bien

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Ricardo C.

1 Aug 2022

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

Tranquilidad

Al ser una urbanización pequeña, es muy tranquila. En cuanto al apartamento en general bien.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

7 Aug 2018

Everything you could want & ask for. Brilliant.

First impressions. Excellent. A real home from home experience. Lovely for family dinners or simply relaxing as a couple. Air con in bedroom a god send. I cannot think of anything that you could possibly need. The balcony I was told was small but I was delighted with the size. A nice quiet area. Security on complex brilliant, needing key fobs to get in & out of pool area & car park. Own parking space. Regular bin collections. All white goods you’d have at home including washing machine & dishwasher. Really relaxing & homely environment. Very clean. What can I say. Just perfect. I will definitely want to return. The pool was warm, the locals & holiday families friendly. Not one single problem. Beaches lovely. I recommend a car, unless your happy to hop on a bus outside which seem regular. Communication between owner & I a ten out of ten. English speaking caretaker if needed, & owner supplies her own mobile number. Only 40/50 mins from airport. Nice drive. Brilliant weather. Cannot say a bad word. If you go with kids, you will not be disappointed. Even pool accessories to borrow from apartment. Neighbour is lovely too. Go. Don’t doubt me. I want to return. Thank you so much again. You made me feel like I was borrowing a friends apartment with your kind emails. Much love. Donna x

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Karen Griffin

Dave and I live in the lovely South of England, with our adult children pinging back during Uni terms, but it does mean we can travel more as they are usually happy to house/dog sit for us. Whereas holidays used to be Spain and more Spain (just cannot get enough of the area!), we are venturing further afield in our middle age, enjoying Sri Lanka, Finland and Peru recently. We have made so many friends on Al Andalus Hills that there is always a reason to go back - especially for Dave who loves the golf!

We are both self employed. David in computers and I run a sign writing and wall art company. So taking a holiday means a drop in income. Owning our own property does allow us to take a number of breaks throughout the year at a lower outlay than booking standard holidays would.

Why they chose this property

Initially it was an investment. Somewhere that would be ours, that was good to travel to with young children. Spain ticked all the boxes in terms of journey time, accessibility, aided by the fact I speak some Spanish and have worked in the Murcia area in the past. We liked the idea of a property on a community with shared facilities (more security, less maintenance) and we were attracted to the Moorish design of the Al Andalus properties. We took the keys in May 2006, just as I was recovering from a nasty accident that would see me on crutches for the best part of 8 months. The children (then aged 11 and 9) and I moved out to Spain for the whole of the six weeks holiday, with a series of friends coming to look after me. It meant we were one of the first to move onto the complex and one of the first to get it full of fittings and turn it into the home it is today. We had six weeks to meet people and explore the area. It was the real upside of that dreadful year and there is no doubt the daily swimming was the best physio ever.

What makes this property unique

David chose our particular apartment off plan. We liked the south facing balcony and the fact we had views of the mountains and Mojacar Pueblo as well as the interior of the complex. One of the few properties to offer this and that view maintains its hold on us today.

The indoor pool offers a fantastic opportunity for those like me who feel the benefit of daily non-weight bearing exercise for rehabilitation, whatever the season.

We hope that all who visit enjoy the warm atmosphere of this still very typically Spanish area and enjoy coming back to our family apartment at the end of a lovely day.