Breathtaking sea views: Villa in small gated community with pool. Quiet area.

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6120 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Explore the area

Almunecar, Granada/Costa Tropical

Almunecar Beach18 min walk
Aqua Tropic Waterpark19 min walk
Castillo de San Miguel6 min drive
Granada (GRX-Federico Garcia Lorca)65 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

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

VFT/GR/0095
CORONAVIRUS PRECAUTIONS
NOTE: THE POOL IS CLOSED JULY AND AUGUST 2020, but we are 5 minutes from the beaches and also from the restaurants and shops.

An all-year-round location, suitable for sea and ski.
La Rijana sits on top of a headland and looks out over the pool and sea. From the windows and terrace, you can watch sunrise and sunset and this is one of the very few locations in Almunecar well located enough to be able to do this.
You can follow the fishing boats and may even be lucky enough to spot dolphins just off the coast. On a clear day, you can have views across to Africa.

La Rijana is entered through a remote controlled gate and positioned just below an ancient Moorish tower, in a peaceful, residential, exclusive area of Almuñecar, known as Los Pinos, (The Pines). It consists of 14 houses, most of which are second homes and so it is generally extremely quiet. The communal pool (10x8m with Roman steps), which overlooks the sea, is open all year.

The house is suitable for quiet couples and families but not for groups of party goers. All guests must agree to abide by house and residential community rules.

The Villa:
It is a 2-storey house with 3 sea-view bedrooms, 1 king and 2 twin.
The lounge-diner, furnished with leather sofas, has remote controlled TV, DVD and Hi-Fi (with jack socket for ipod - take your own lead). Unlimited Wifi is available and is bookable directly online during your stay, for your chosen period.
The kitchen has granite work-surfaces, induction hob, combination –microwave oven, washer and large fridge-freezer. There is ample ceramic crockery and glassware for indoor use and plastic equivalent for terrace or pool-side.

There are 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite) with shower, basin and bidet.
The house is tiled throughout with rustic-style terracotta floor tiles. It is double-glazed, has window blinds, and is equipped with AC and heating.

Patio doors open onto a terrace with wooden furniture. The terrace stretches over 2 sides of the house, giving superb sea and pool views.

Property manager

Shona

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

no alteration to be made to tv settings owner to be notified immediately of any problems/breakages no noise outside after midnight

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

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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

Almunecar

Located in Almunecar, this holiday home is by the sea. Burriana Beach and Ornitologico Loro Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Aqua Tropic Waterpark and Aquarium Almunecar. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.

Almunecar, Granada/Costa Tropical

What's nearby

Almunecar Beach - 18 min walk
Aqua Tropic Waterpark - 19 min walk
Aquarium Almunecar - 4 min drive
Castillo de San Miguel - 6 min drive
Playa de San Cristobal - 11 min drive

Getting around

Granada (GRX-Federico Garcia Lorca) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 3 min drive
Gelatolina - 19 min walk
Cafeteria Samurai - 19 min walk
La Última Ola - 18 min walk
Jamaica - 17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Breathtaking sea views: Villa in small gated community with pool. Quiet area. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Breathtaking sea views: Villa in small gated community with pool. Quiet area.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Breathtaking sea views: Villa in small gated community with pool. Quiet area.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Breathtaking sea views: Villa in small gated community with pool. Quiet area. located?

This family-friendly Almunecar holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Playa Puerta del Mar, Aqua Tropic Waterpark and Almunecar Beach. Playa de Velilla and Bonsai Garden Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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7.6/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Check-in

6.4/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

7.2/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Sylvie G.

7 Mar 2024

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Auto quasiment nécessaire

La vue et la tranquillité sont les principales qualités de cet endroit. Belle piscine. Pas de wifi, pas de télé, sont les points négatifs.

Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Heribert J.

19 Nov 2022

Liked: Location

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Leider von der Wohnung enttäuscht

Wir können uns aus einer ganzen Reihe von Gründen den durchweg positiven Bewertungen unserer Vorgänger nur in Bezug auf Almuñècar anschließen. Wir reisen seit 2006 fast regelmäßig an die Costa Tropical und haben in dieser Zeit viele Ferienwohnungen kennengelernt. Diesmal brauchten wir aber 3 Schlafzimmer, deshalb fiel unsere Wahl auf dieses Objekt. Bereits unmittelbar nach Ankunft mussten wir feststellen, dass diese Wohnung zu den eher schlechter Instandgehaltenen gehört. Neben einigen Dingen, die eigentlich in einer Wohnung obligatorisch sind, fehlte auch die annoncierte Kaffemaschine. Geradezu symptomatisch, dass 2 Liegen auf dem großzügig angelegten Balkon für 6 Personen als ausreichend erachtet werden. Von fehlenden Auflagen für die Außenmöbel nicht zu sprechen, fehlt es auch an einem adäkquaten Sonnenschutz, wie z.B. einem Sonnenschirm. Die Gastgeberin bedeutete uns auf entsprechende Bitte, wir könnten uns ja selbst einen kaufen, da sie nicht bereit ist noch Geld in die Wohnung zu stecken. Ein Umstand, der uns von der Buchung abgehalten hätte, wenn wir das geahnt hätten.

Stayed 33 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Eva-Li M.

29 Aug 2022

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

Almunecar

Underbart läge och ett bra boende, härligt utsikt och underbar pool. Att bo högt innebar,för mig , lite tuffa promenader ner till/från staden/stranden, å andra sidan är taxi väldigt billigt här och lite träning skadar ju inte. Mycket av bebyggelsen ligger på bergssluttningarna. Bra kontakt med hyresvärdens kontaktperson som mötte upp vid in/ utcheckning.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Nancy T., Kalamazoo, MI

28 Mar 2020

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

Almunecar retreat

We had a marvelous time, especially enjoyed the views. We loved walking down to town and back up the hill, much lovelier scenery than the inside of the gym. The locations is excellent for side trips to Granada, Cordoba, Nerja and many others. Unfortunately we needed to shorten our vacation due to the coronavirus situation.

Stayed 27 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M., Sabadell

21 Aug 2019

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

Estancia

El apartartamento es tal cual se muestra en el anuncio, hemos estado muy bien, Almuñecar precioso, unas vistas fantásticas, solo poner un inconveniente, los colchones de las camas mal, pero para volver a repetir

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Shona

Hi,
I'm Sheila, and with my husband, owner of La Rijana in Almunecar. We have 3 ‘children’, the eldest two work in finance in London and the youngest in data analysis in Amsterdam.

Why they chose this property

We first bought a villa in Spain about 20 years ago; we had lived in Peru and so spoke an amount of Spanish, and were looking for a holiday home in the sun, just a short flight from the UK, in a Spanish speaking area, where we could take our 3 young children. The southern coast of Spain was the obvious answer – it’s not called the ‘Costa del Sol’ for nothing! However we didn't want to be involved in the British invasion along the coast west of Malaga.
We soon decided on a villa just outside the village of Canillas de Aceituno, 50 minutes east of Malaga. It was perfect: in a beautiful setting; with its own pool and far enough away from neighbours not to have to worry about the noise the children made as they played in the pool all day long. We could also ramble over the hillsides, through orange groves and vineyards, visit the local farm and trek to nearby streams for a dip. The traditional whitewashed village of Canillas, just 2 minutes away, was full of charm and character, and the people there very friendly. Not only that, but the coast was just half an hour away, so we could still go down to the sea, water park, horse riding, go-carting etc and had lots of shops, supermarkets and restaurants available should we need them.
We called the villa ‘Bajo La Maroma’ (beneath Maroma) as it sits beneath Mount Maroma, the highest in that part of Spain. I’m happy to say, that we still own the villa and it too is available for holidaymakers when we and the family can’t use it. (See property 703736 on this site.)
However, as the children grew into teenagers, we realised that they’d soon be wanting a busier environment: the buzz of the coast with shops, bars, music and restaurants beckoned.

What makes this property unique

We looked around and found a new development of 14 houses in an amazing location overlooking the ocean, at Almunecar on the Costa Tropical, just an hour away. We found that the town was very Spanish and popular with locals from Granada and the surrounding areas. Again we were trying to experience the real Spain and not the British version of it.
The house we chose had been designed by one of the architects and was perfect: amazingly, despite being just 2 minutes out of town, it was fabulously tranquil and had incredible mountain as well as sea views – we felt therefore that we had the best of both worlds. It was also exciting to be so close to Granada, the last city of the Moors, full of Moorish influence, and particularly well known for the Alhambra Palace. Not only that, but the ski slopes of the Sierra Nevada were easily reached, making it possible for Dad and the boys to go off skiing for the day leaving Mum and young daughter to relax and soak up the coastal sun.

We feel really lucky to have had the opportunity to live, if only temporarily, in Andalucia and we invite you to share that experience by spending some time at either Bajo La Maroma, in the hills, or La Rijana, on the coast.

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