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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Exterior detail
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Iznajar, Andalusia
  • Parroquia de Santiago Apostol
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Valdearenas Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Anis Museum
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About the area

Iznajar

When you stay at this vacation home in Iznajar, you'll be in the mountains and 11 minutes by car from Parroquia de Santiago Apostol. .This family-friendly vacation home is 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Valdearenas Beach and 13.3 mi (21.3 km) from Casa Museo del Jamon.
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What's nearby

  • Parroquia de Santiago Apostol - 10 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Valdearenas Beach - 13 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Anis Museum - 22 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Casa Museo del Jamon - 22 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Antequera Castle - 44 min drive - 56.7 km

Getting around

  • Antequera Station - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Abuela María - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante El Charcón - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Los Claveles - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hostal Restaurante Chovi - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪La Finca - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Country House with large Pool and Stunning Views. Near the Historic Iznajar

Beautiful country house, tastefully restored to 5 star accommodation with many original features. Everything is provided that you could possibly need including Spanish satellite TV and WI FI. It is difficult to imagine a house with better amenities or a more privileged position. Its very close to the 20 mile long Lake Iznajar with its fishing, boating, sandy beach and even its own "chiringito", also its near to Fuente de Conde, a beautiful rugged pueblo popular with the English. The house is 10 mins away from the motorway system that can take you to Granada with it's Alhambra Palace and it's Ski Slopes and the historic city of Cordoba and it's "Mezquita" in less than an hour. Travelling south you can reach Malaga and its it's airport and resorts like Benalmadina and Torremolinos in an hour also and with the newly opened autopista you can be in the luxury of Marbella in less than one and a half hours. The 10 x 5 metres pool is deep enough for serious swimmers but has a shallow end.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Satellite programming and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a water park and an outdoor pool.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Francisco lanzas

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Only outside

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Towels (changed on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Only outside

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number VTAR/CO/000120

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Country House with large Pool and Stunning Views. Near the Historic Iznajar Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H., London

Liked: Cleanliness
Very quiet and relaxing villa with beautiful views across the valley.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette T., UK

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Family Holiday

Fantastic house, very easy trip from Málaga Airport. Beautiful views, superb pool, really huge. This rustic, traditional house was perfect,we had such a great time. Loved using the wood fired pizza oven and the BBQ. Iznajar is a 10 minute drive and is really pretty and charming. Francisco and Juani were perfect hosts, thank you you for a memorable holiday
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peace and tranquility

We had a wonderful 6 days here, relaxing, amazing scenery in a spotlessly clean and well equipped traditional renovated house. The owners were friendly and on hand if we needed anything. You need a car to access but shops are 10min drive or 20min for bigger shop. We drove to visit Cordoba, Granada and lake Iznajar during our stay, which were beautiful but we were just as happy, if not more so to stay at the accommodation, having a BBQ and sitting around the swimming pool which is bigger than looks in pictures. The outside area is huge and has shaded areas too if you want to keep out the sun. House is cool with traditionally thick walls and additional air con is provided. Some stairs may be more tricky for very young kids and for tall guests, watch your head when using the en suite 😀. Overall we had a great time & highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

Liked: Cleanliness

A lovely family holiday

Quaint property , the owners were extremely helpful in terms of our logistical issues ( Ryanair ) and advice on local restaurants . Family of 9 had a great relaxing time .
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Una Casa Hermosa y Tranquila

Los Caracolillos is a traditional Spanish house set in a quiet location. Our family had a fantastic time here and the photos on here do not really do justice to the outside space which is fantastic. The pool is exceptional and very big for a private villa. The house is very traditional and does have some quirks but is perfect in the setting and, while very secluded, is only 20 minutes from supermarkets and an hour from Málaga. Francisco and Juani were great hosts and clearly want everything to be right for their guests. If you want a peaceful stay in a beautiful location with space for the whole family then you will find that here.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bliss

Spent a week amongst the olive groves in the peace and quiet. Perfect views and lovely pool all within teach of main Andalucian attractions and close to Iznajar. Perfect way to unwind.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zoe M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful.

Thank you to Juani and Francisco for the most special family holiday. Gorgeous house with the most wonderful views. We’re we’re so sad to leave and could quite easily spent another 2 weeks there. The house is immaculate and incredibly comfortable. The pool, wow! Absolutely huge and very clean. The children as well as the adults spent a lot of time in there to cool down when it got too hot. Property perfectly situated to visit surrounding towns. Lovely restaurants in Iznajar, our favourite was Nelson’s. Juani and Francisco were always contactable if we needed any help or questions answered. Thank you again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison May M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful rural location, amenities close by

We are a family of 5 who had a great stay. Juani & family were great hosts and we enjoyed their company whenever they visited to do the pool maintenance, they helped with where to eat & places to visit. The property was great, clean and in a quiet location, pool great. We visited the local garage which is a 5 minute drive for fresh bread 🥖. The main supermarket was in Rute a 20 minute drive which had everything we needed. We visited Seville, Cordoba, Malaga & Grenada as well as some smaller places, all on the good motorway network which was not far. Weather was exceptionally hot so the pool was great to have. We loved the house & location and would thoroughly recommend. Thank for a great stay Juani, Francisco and Adrian.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beata F., London

Liked: Cleanliness

A perfect slice of paradise

We are a family of 3 and spent a very happy week at this beautiful property. The house, pool, terrace and views are out of this world. Everything is super clean and well stocked. The house has everything for a wonderful vacation. The pool is big and perfect for swimming and water games. The large patio has lots of different areas to sit outside to enjoy the sun or keep cool in the shade There is an outside BBQ and pizza oven and we only went out for food a few times. The local restaurants are great but we loved our evening meals by the pool watching the sun go down. . The property reflects the love and hard work the owners Juani and Francesco have put into it. We can highly recommend this property and can’t wait to return some day soon. Thank you so much
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous house & location

This property is very special! 6 of us stayed here for a week, wish it had been longer. The property is exactly as described, farmhouse local style. Spotless and great care had been taken to ensure we wanted for nothing. Extremely well equipped, particularly in the kitchen, but elsewhere also - little touches like bin bags, dishwasher tablets, loo roll, laundry, cleaning products, BBQ brickettes and even wood for the pizza oven were welcome especially in the early days before a supermarket shop. Juani and Francesco (owners) are lovely! Very accommodating, quick to respond. All linen provided, including towels and pool towels. The location is idyllic if you’re looking for peace and tranquility, fantastic view over rolling hills covered in olive trees. Pool is a very good size and owners come back mid week to clean one evening. Supermarket approx 20 mins away. Malaga airport 55 mins. I could not fault this property one bit, it ticked every box for us (and we’ve stayed in quite a few over the years across Europe) as such we will definitely be back next year, for 2 weeks next time. Thank you Juani and Francesco for everything! Lucy x
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceptional property with amazing pool

Just arrived back from a 2 week stay at this amazing property. Francisco did an amazing job renovating this old property and Juani's style and management of the property guarantee a fabulous stay. The pool and outside space is perfect, cool in the mornings and plenty of shade in the afternoons and beautifully secluded. It is extremely hot in the afternoons at the height of the summer but inside the house remains cool and has aircon for a real cool down. The kitchen is well stocked with all that you need, and those useful things like plastic containers for left overs and a great drinks coolers. You will want for nothing. The scenery is stunning, exploring best in spring and autumn probably when it's cooler. Fab stay, thanks to you both.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic family holiday

Beautiful villa with fab pool, was a firm favourite with whole family. Juani and Francisco where charming hosts and we would definitely go back again. Local amenities and restaurants were great and very easy to visit Granada etc. Thanks for having us 😄
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Helen J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning Villa in tranquil location

We have just returned from a 3 week stay at this beautiful villa and had one of the best holidays ever! The villa itself is stunning with the most amazing views over the olive groves. The tranquility and peace is just fantastic and certainly lends itself to a thoroughly relaxing holiday. The picture doesn't really do justice to the villa and particularly the outside space. The villa itself has everything you need, we cooked at home many nights on the bbq and also use the outside oven. The villa is very cool, even with the heat wave temperatures! Air conditioning in all but one bedrooms (which had a fan) was excellent. The pool is large, perfect for swimming in or just floating around. The outside toilet and shower was also really handy - no wet feet going into the house!! The outside space is just amazing. My elderly parents enjoyed their morning coffee on the sofa under the covered area, surrounded by lovely plants. Breakfast in the shade of the almond and olive trees with 2 tables to choose from. The seating area under the trees was just perfect whilst the sun worshipers soaked up the rays on the sunbeds. There is a lovely breeze that wafts through making sitting out just perfect. On a daily basis the local baker would call to deliver whatever bread and cakes we wanted and even arranged a birthday cake for me during our stay! You do need a car for this villa. From the main road it is a short drive up the hillside, the road is steep and narrow at parts but we had a large 9 seater vehicle and managed fine. We can recommend the restaurant at the bottom of the hill, excellent food, fish is amazing and very reasonably priced. A 10 minute drive across the bridge takes you into the ancient hilltop town of Iznajar. I was not expecting such a beautiful town, every house immaculate ,and such history. The view across the lake are stunning, clear green waters stretching on for miles. We visited the beach area on several occasions, fabulous restaurant -large portions!! Went swimming and canoeing which was great fun. The owners Juani and Francisco are so helpful and friendly people. They called several times a week to clean the pool, water plants etc. Most of our contact prior to arriving was with their very good friend Harry who is from England and translates for them. We met up with Harry one evening and he took us on a tour of Iznajar followed by a cool beer!! We would thoroughly recommend this villa and hope to return again in the near future.

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Perfect Family Home

This is a perfect family country house. It is rural, private and secluded, with a great pool, patio, BBQ and undercover areas - whilst still within easy reach of towns, shops, restaurants and an hour or so from some great beaches. The house itself has plenty of room over 4 bedrooms, (dishwasher, microwave, washing machine etc), and there are acres and acres of communal olive groves to walk around, with a private driveway and plenty of parking. Fully air conditioned, if needed, but the house is very cool in contrast to the very warm weather. Highly recommended.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

della h.

Perfect summer holiday property

Location perfect, gorgeous house, outdoor eating area superb, loved bbq area, pool large and sunbathing area beautiful. Great to have pool shower and toilet. House and pool extremely clean. Juani very friendly and great host. Izthajar a beautiful town and lake spectacular. Water was clean and warm. Supermarket in Rute large and well stocked. Food very reasonable and alcohol very cheap. Bread from local bakery can be delivered 6 days a week. We had a fantastic summer holiday and would love to return. Thank you Juani.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kate E., United Kingdom

A week away with family

We stayed in this lovely villa end of September. Weather was still good around 30s, the view from the villa is fantastic, it is a panoramic view of the Andalusian hills, it is very quiet, has a great pool. The villa inside is quirky with old features. There is a useful freezer (a fridge isn't usually enough in the Spanish heat). Good coffee pot and basic cooking ingredients were there. Outside there s a great BBQ and pizza oven. You can walk to the top of the hill for a fantastic view of Iznajar lake. Juani is very helpful and accommodating. There are local supermarkets in Archidona and Rute (mercadona), these supply everything you need. All in all a very relaxing holiday overlooking the olive groves.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Claudio G.

Wonderful, peaceful getaway in the Andalusian mountains

This is an amazing villa with all the amenities one could ever want. The welcome Cava and beers in the fridge on arrival were a nice touch. The views are breathtaking as is the general tranquillity and quietness that the area offers. Juani and Francisco (the owners) could not have been more welcoming and have lovingly created this amazing retreat for visitors who wish to get away from it all and have a relaxing holiday. There is an abundance of really good eateries in the area and the nearby supermarket in Rute has great variety of products at a very good price. Everybody is incredibly friendly and make you feel right at home (even if you don't speak any Spanish!). Harry (Juani & Francisco's English friend living in Iznajar) made himself available to assist should we need help with anything due to our lack of ability to speak Spanish which was a very nice touch. To sum it up, we had an amazing holiday and would highly recommend this property to any guest. Definitely a 5 star getaway which we hope to return to in the future. Claudio, Madi, Gabriella, Dillon & Jody
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Peter Z.

Wonderful

Perfect location for a family holiday.We had agreat time, some cold evenings but a wonderful wood fire ! The house was tastefully furnished very clean and very well equipped for 8 people. Juavani and Francisco were perfect hosts nothing was too much trouble for them Sorry we could not say goodbye and thankyou , our flight was changed and we had to leave earlier than planned. Thanks for a memorable holiday Peter , Kathleen and the family

10/10 Excellent

Gerrit H.

Liked: Cleanliness
If you are looking for paradise this could be it. If peace and beauty are on your list. ForMe and my family this place was even better than the ad promised.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernard C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Maison très agréable

Maison très agréable, dans un lieu très calme.Idéale pour se reposer, et bien centrale pour visiter l’Andalousie.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan Luis P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gracias

Casa muy agradable y cuidada con unas vistas espectaculares. Los anfitriones son un encanto. Repetiremos:
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

bernicot g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Parfait

Juste magnifique, nous avons passé 15 jours en famille avec nos trois enfants, beaux enfants et petit fils pour nos 50 ans. Villa superbe! propre bien équipé et juani et francisco d'un grande gentilesse et joignable à n'importe quel moment, aux petits soins pour leur locataire. Je recommande cette villa et qui sait nous reviendrins peut-être. Muchad Gracias
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mélanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ein toller Urlaub in einer wunderschönen Finca

Wir haben den Aufenthalt richtig genossen. Francisco, Juani und ihr Sohn sind sehr nett und hilfsbereit und antworten schnell jede Art von Fragen. Die Villa liegt Mitte in der Natur (daher in einer sehr ruhigen Umgebung), ist sehr liebevoll dekoriert und ausgestattet, mit allem, was das Herz begehrt: ein großer Pool, genug Liegestühle, ein Grill, ein Pizzaofen (haben wir aber nicht benutzt) und auf jeden Fall genug Platz für 2 Familien mit insgesamt 5 Teenagern (4 Zimmer insgesamt). Das Zentrum des Orts Iznajar ist ca. 8 Kilometer entfernt und ist mit seinem andalusischen Flair ein Ausflug wert. Von der Villa aus konnten wir mit dem Auto problemlos folgende Ausflüge unternehmen: Fort Bravo little Hollywood (ca. 2 Stunden entfernt) La Alhambra (bei Granada, ca. 1 Stunde entfernt) Caminito del Rey (ca. 1 Stunde entfernt) Kajak auf dem Meer zu den Maro Wasserfällen (in Nerja, ca. 1,5 Stunde entfernt) Rundum ein toller Urlaub und wir haben uns gut erholt.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadine K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastique

Superbe accueil de Juani et Francisco ,deux personnes adorables et d'une grande gentillesse, très belle villa rénovée dans la tradition Andalouse ,à l'extérieur plusieurs endroits ombragés pour prendre les repas ou se reposer ,petite cuisine extérieure avec barbecue et four à pizza, superbe piscine avec douche extérieure et tout cela dans un cadre exceptionnel et tranquille avec vue sur les collines d'oliviers,un grand merci à Francisco et Juani
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Geweldige week in een fantastisch huis

Het is een van de meest fijne vakantiehuizen waar we ooit geweest zijn. Het zwembad is werkelijk geweldig. Onze 3 kinderen hebben er heerlijk gespeeld. Er zijn heerlijke schaduw en zonplekjes. Bij het zwembad is ook een fantastische bbq plek. De bedden zijn goed en werkelijk aan alles is gedacht in dit huis. Het is bijzonder karakteristiek! De supermarkt is iets verder weg dus voor een paar dagen boodschappen doen is wel noodzakelijk. Bij het tankstation dichtbij kun je elke dag verse broodjes kopen. Het meer van Iznajar is ook het bekijken waard! Een auto is wel noodzakelijk. B We komen zeker een keer terug! We hebben een geweldige week gehad!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023