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Unique, beautifully renovated village house with spectacular views

Holiday home in Canillas de Albaida with kitchen and patio

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Chill out with a glass of wine and watch the sun go down over the valley.
The front door leads directly into the spacious kitchen, with woodturning stove.
Stairs lead up from the kitchen to the living room.
The other end of the living room, showing the sofa bed, TV and DVD.
The sofa bed is large and very comfortable.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 490 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Unique, beautifully renovated village house with spectacular views

This beautiful village house has been lovingly restored to retain all the features of a traditional Spanish home - wooden beams, terra cotta floors and open fireplace. The house comprises a large (20 m2) fully equipped kitchen/dining room on the ground floor, from where a flight of stairs lead up to the open plan, comfortably furnished living room, which has a sofa bed. A few steps up take you to the bathroom, with full sized bath and a large, separate shower cubicle. A few steps more lead to the large (20 m2), light and airy bedroom with built-in wardrobe and wooden floor. From the bedroom there is a further flight of stairs up to the spectacular sun room and terrace with wonderful views of the lush valley and the blue Mediterranean. The sun room also has a wooden floor and is equipped with its own fridge, crockery, pots and pans, with cooking facilities on the terrace. The house is situated on a quiet village street, easily accessible by car. Bars, shops, restaurants and municipal pool are within easy walking distance.
The property is a registered rural tourist rental, in compliance with the latest Spanish regulations on short-term holiday lets.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please place the keys back in the key safe by the door.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number VTAR/MA/002618, ESFCTU000029013000744695000000000000000VTAR/MA/026184

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

Canillas de Albaida

Located in Canillas de Albaida, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Bodegas Almijara and Bodegas Bentomiz are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Aerobaby Medina and Capilla del Agua. Aquavelis Water Park and Karting del Sol are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking, ecotours and mountain biking.
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Canillas de Albaida, Malaga

What's nearby

  • The Sierras of Tejeda, Almijara & Alhama - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bodegas Almijara - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Plaza Almijara - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Paseo de las Tradiciones - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Museum of Arts and Customs - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Granada (GRX-Federico Garcia Lorca) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Curro - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bistro Restaurante Óscar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bar Cerezo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Avenida - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪bar Juanete - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique, beautifully renovated village house with spectacular views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Unique, beautifully renovated village house with spectacular views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Unique, beautifully renovated village house with spectacular views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique, beautifully renovated village house with spectacular views?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Unique, beautifully renovated village house with spectacular views located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of The Sierras of Tejeda, Almijara & Alhama and Bodegas Almijara. Plaza Almijara and Paseo de las Tradiciones are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 90 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

andrew P., Worksop

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

Another fantastic stay

Thank you Jenny for another memorable stay as always felt like being at home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie J.

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

Beautiful

Absolutely loved this house, such a wonderful location, Margo the house manger was delightful, very helpful and knowledgeable.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

jackie n.

Beautiful house in stunning scenery

From booking to arriving Jenny was very efficient. An extensive welcome pack on arrival was very welcome. This is a beautiful, very clean, warm holiday home with a fantastic roof terrace. Many long hikes possible from the door.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alison M., Ash Vale

Spanish getaway

We spent a little over a week in a quiet, unique Spanish village house. The views were amazing from the roof terrace although we were never sure that we saw the see due to the haze. The house was arranged over four floors and suited two people staying there admirably.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Ann J.

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

Heaven on earth

Five weeks still wasn't enough time! We loved the property, especially the top terrace with breathtaking views of the mountains and Mediterranean. And the community of Canillas de Albaida was warm and inviting. I HIGHLY recommend staying at Jennifer's lovely home. This was a trip of a lifetime made possible by her.
Stayed 34 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Lovely traditional house

The house is really beautiful, tastefully furnished and with amazing views from the terrace. The kitchen is very well equipped and the extra kitchen on the top floor is great. The bed is super comfy and the room spacious. The village of Canillas is very quiet and peaceful, with a traditional way of life and is in an area of outstanding natural beauty with superb walks from the doorstep so pack your hiking boots.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Guy N.

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

Another great stay

We last stayed at Jennifer’s place in 2018 and was great to return to area after the pandemic ! The property was as we remembered and local host, Margot was helpful. We liked to spend time on the roof terrace. It was nice to find our favourite restaurants, bars and shops in village and nearby Competa as welcoming as ever. We got out to do lots of local walks and walked to Competa a few times along track through olive trees and avocado bushes. We look forward to returning in future
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynne O.

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

Spanish home

Beautiful traditional Spanish house in a small village, communal pool €3 staff & bar they’re lovely. Another 4 bar/ restaurants in the village Drive from motorway to the village isn’t for the fainted hearted, Village itself is traditional but very hilly Welcome host Margot was so welcoming & owner Jennifer was very accommodating & quick to respond to any questions we had. If in this area again we would definitely stay again. A true hidden gem
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty & Dave S., Edmonton, Alberta

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

Perfect!

We rented this amazing home for a week in February and loved every minute of it. The house is incredibly charming as is the entire village. The area is beautiful and there is no end to the walking you can do. We had amazing weather - everyday sunnier than the next. Pretty sure we’re wearing some extra plaster from a few close calls in the tiny stairway, just adds to the overall charm and you have to laugh about it. ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bo A.

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

Perfect Cozy accommodation

Great accommodation for a quiet stay. The additional top floor kitchen and terrace is where we spent most of the time. Views of the village, the mountains and on a clear day the mountains in Morocco. Excellent location for hiking in the mountains. And a fantastic sunset with a “sun downer” from the roof terrace. The village is quiet. Shopping available and a few restaurants. Try the one next to the village pool. You’ll be surprised about the quality of the food. A very nice welcome present was waiting for us. Communication with and information from the owner was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malin v.

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

Fabulous location, great views, friendly people - wonderful vacation.

The house is very charming and the view from the rooftop terrace is breathtaking! Canillas de Albaida is a delightful mountain town and the people are friendly and helpful. There was a lovely and appreciated welcome basket with fruits, breads, wine, chocolates etc. The house is spacious and the bed is super comfortable. We stayed for six weeks and the place had everything we needed – cooking equipment, linens, cleaning supplies, you name it. We were fortunate with the weather (for the most part) and there’s lots of hiking to be done right from the village. A short drive in pretty much any direction offers even more hiking opportunities – mountains, old villages, rivers, hanging bridges and much more. Both Jennifer and Margot were very easy to communicate with, they were both quick to respond and provided great information.
Stayed 42 nights in Dec 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jo-Anne B.

Beautiful village house with all the comforts.

This is a lovely roomy house (over 4 floors) with lots of nice touches. The deck on the top floor has a fridge and a gas cooker so there was no need to trek to the kitchen on the lower floor all the time. The bed was king size and the most comfortable of our whole trip. There were ceiling fans and also an Air Con unit which we didn't need. The kitchen is well equipped and there were lots of condiments to use. There was also a lovely welcome pack with wine, bread and fruit. We were met reliably at the bus and had the offer of help if we needed it (we didn't). A lovely comfortable stay for a week in a beautiful and friendly little village.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Perfect house in a perfect little village!

Whoever wants to explore Andalucia and its beautiful landscapes should definitely stay in this stunning house in the middle of a white mountain village! We had a great time there. The house is even more beautiful in real life than the pictures already show. We had breakfast every morning at the roof terrace and cooked some dinners there which was really fantastic. The house itself was all cleaned up, well equipped and most of all the atmosphere was perfect for us. The little village is very quiet but you also find everything you need there which was really impressing. There are supermarkets, restaurants, a bar and a pharmacy. Margot, who welcomed us there, was such a nice person. She also left us some fruits, bread and wine as a welcome gift there. Everything was perfect and so uncomplicated. We would love to go there again!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shareen B.

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

Wonderful stay

First, the house! It’s a delightful place in the middle of the old part of Canillas De Albaida village. It’s very cosy and inviting and the decor is rustic and tasteful, completely in keeping with its age! We loved it and even got used to the ‘ducking or grousing’ through the low doorway into the bedroom. It gave it that extra quirkiness which we love. The sun room and roof terrace were fantastic and we spent most of our time there when we weren’t out exploring. All amenities were very good and we loved the idea of extra crockery, kettle, toaster etc. in the sunroom. Breakfast on the terrace watching the ‘Canillas world’ go by was a prolonged occasion. The views were fantastic! The village was beautiful to explore. A labyrinth of streets in which we got lost more than once! Everything you needed was in the village. The local restaurant was good we ate there several times. I would recommend the goat trail walk to Cómpeta. Although we’re not dedicated walkers we really enjoyed this walk several times. Very gentle, once you had got to the top of the village. We’ve never stayed in the cenotre of a village before and this was a fantastic forest experience. Thank you Jennifer for quick and easy correspondence and of course for your lovely home. Thank you too to Margot who ‘found’ us when we arrived and helped us to settle in! We hope to be back sometime!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

Suzanne D., United Kingdom

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Dirty and Dangerous House

I was asked if I wanted to pay cash on arrival soon after I paid my deposit. I said yes and was told I would receive a cancellation notice but to ignore it. I was advised by the VRBO owner of my first property that I should not have done this as it meant VRBO would not be able to withhold the money and refund me if there were any problems. The property was extremely dirty. The shower flooded and I hit my head a number of times on the dangerously low arches and I am only 5’2”. I had booked for 17 days but was told there would be no mid stay clean or bed linen change! I was told ‘feel free to clean it yourself if you want’! I was on holiday and was certainly not going to clean dirt left by other people. Electric wires were hanging out the walls where the wall lights are fitted too. The kitchen smells of fish. It is a dark, gloomy, claustrophobic property with dirty grubby cloth chairs and sofa. Mould everywhere in the bathroom. It has 39 dangerous stone steps. I left 4 days early as that was all I could afford to pay out on top of what I paid for the house. I was not refunded by the owner. Do not pay cash on arrival as you will lose all your VRBO rights. The worst property I have ever stayed in!
Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sam G.

Wonderful village townhouse, fabulous views, oozes charm

We had a fabulous week staying here over New Year. The house is so characterful and wondrously decorated it even induced us to be tidy! I can't imagine a more charming place to stay. It was full of useful and beautiful things, not the usual holiday cottage tat, and looked like someone lived there and loved it. We used the wood-burning stove and (very good) cooking facilities in the ground-floor kitchen quite a lot because we did great long walks in the nearby mountains everyday and were mostly too exhausted to go out. Also we tried 2 (very nearby) places in Canillas for dinner - edible but only just - maybe it's a seasonal thing. If you don't like cooking it's worth the short and beautiful walk to Competa. We had a BBQ on the roof terrace for one evening meal, a bit chilly in Dec/Jan by the time we'd finished eating, but worth it for the view. It was warm enough to have breakfast on the terrace every morning and on the few occasions we were back in daylight, enjoyed a beer or three watching the sunset. It's a one-up, one-up, one-up, one-up, one-down, so if you aren't happy with lots of stairs it's not for you, but we got used to it. And the house is organised with a mini-kitchen on the top floor so you don't have to carry your breakfast up 4 flights of stairs every morning. A few walks can be done right from the house. We used permutations of the Walk! the Axarquia guidebook and went up Lucero from Fabrique de Luz, only 10 min drive, and did several other walks within similar driving distance. If you don't fancy using guidebooks but like walking the GR249 between the villages (Competa-Canillas De Albaida - Salares - Sedella) are very well marked, and from what we saw of them, very nicely routed. Margot was also very helpful with advice about walks to do, and everything else.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2015

10/10 Excellent

Mia T.

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

Schöne Aussicht und sehr saubere Unterkunft

Das Haus ist schön eingerichtet und alles war sehr sauber. Die Aussicht von der Terrasse ist traumhaft!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Birgit D.

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

Erholung in wunderschönem Bergdorf

Schönes altes traditionelles Haus, das liebevoll hergerichtet wurde mit Treppen "die nur der bussfertige Mann besteht" (Indiana Jones). Aber genau so wollten wir es!! Problemloser check-in trotz später Ankunft. Margot war immer erreichbar. Einkaufsmöglichkeiten, Restaurants und Wanderwege in unmittelbarer Nähe, daher war für uns kein Mietwagen erforderlich. Kommen gerne wieder.
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

manuel r.

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

Exceptionnel

Magnifique maison typique andalouse, pleine de charme et très bien équipée. L'arrivée en totale autonomie est parfaite, les indications étaient très claires. Nous avons pratiquement utiliser que la terrasse dans sur la vallée. Je recommande plus que vivement,
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

franck r.

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

Dépaysant

Des vacances au coeur de la nature, dans un petit joli petit village blanc, loin de l agitation de notre quotidien Nous avons apprécié la terrasse avec une jolie vue et le charme de la maison, les restaurants autour, la proximité des très belles plages d Andalousie. De très bonnes vacances.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eno B.

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

Danke

Nice hosts, nice location, tight streets 😀thank you guys
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Itxaso A., Barakaldo

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

Encantandos con la estancia

La casa súper bonita, con todo detalle, muy limpia, unas vistas maravillosas a la montaña.... Muy recomendable 😉
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lara J.

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

Wunderschöne Unterkunft in den Bergen

Wir können Jennys wunderschöne Unterkunft absolut weiter empfehlen. Wir wurden sehr freundlich in alle Details eingewiesen und haben uns sehr über den kleinen kulinarischen Empfang (Flasche Wein, Oliven und Obst) gefreut. Der Ausblick vom Balkon ist malerisch, die Atmosphäre traumhaft. Die Einrichtung ist stilvoll, alles hat sehr viel Seele. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und waren traurig, als wir abreisen mussten. Nochmal vielen Dank an Jenny und Margot!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniela Z.

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

A house with charm, character and a stunning view

We had a lovely stay in May, it was everything that we wished for in a holiday house away from home and even more! Margot, our host, were really helpful and friendly. She considerate towards our needs. The view at the roof terrace was stunning and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We would definitely book our stay here again should we return!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Susanne S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gut renoviert und ausgestattetes Bergdorfhaus

Eine schöne Erfahrung. Nettes Dorf. Haus schön wie beschrieben. Ruhige Lage. Gute Kommunikation mit Vermieterin und tolle Hausuebergabe.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Gelfgren

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I have lived in Spain for nearly 40 years, but recently moved to Sweden with my husband. We bought this lovely village house a few years ago as our base in Spain, but we only manage to get out three or four times a year. Renting out to holiday makers looking for rest and recreation in beautiful surroundings is the perfect way to keep the house alive.

Why they chose this property

We knew exactly what we were looking for when we started to look for a house in Spain: Malaga, because I lived there for many years; a village house, so we can walk to local shops, restaurants and bars; and the Axarquia, because it one of the most beautiful regions in Malaga, near enough to our friends in the capital. The house had already been beautifully renovated by an English designer using traditional materials, and I didn´t have to change anything.

What makes this property unique

I had already fallen in love with the house from the photos I saw on the estate agent´s website, and I was delighted to find that it was exactly as shown. I walked through the cosy kitchen, up the stairs to the spacious sitting room, then to the beautiful bathroom, from there to the large bedroom with its raised wooden floor and built-in wardrobe, and then up the final flight of stairs to the glorious sun room with its stunning views over the sea. I never had a second thought!

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English, Spanish, Swedish
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