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A swimming pool with a sunken seating area and a covered structure in the background.
A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a stone wall, and a garden with various plants.
A living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, a fireplace, a television, and a dining area in the background.
A bedroom with a bed, two nightstands, a dresser, and wall art.
A two-story house with a covered porch, a staircase, and a small garden area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Enjoy the heated pool
    A rare find in this area - swim in comfort or have a relaxing dip.
7 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Alcala de henares, Community of Madrid
  • Place, University of Alcala
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Convent of Las Clarisas de San Diego
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Plaza Cervantes
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

4 bathrooms, 3 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub

Bathroom 3

Bathtub

Bathroom 4

Bathtub

Toilet 1

Toilet

Toilet 2

Toilet

Toilet 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Big house

Comfortable, very quiet, tastefully decorated, near Madrid, in the countryside with a private pool, garden, garage, and a separate unit with a kitchenette and bathroom. Ideal for a pleasant family stay and for exploring Madrid and the surrounding area at your own pace: Toledo, Segovia, Guadalajara, Alcalá de Henares.<br>The house is located in the Alcalá de Henares Natural Park, atop a small hill where temperatures are more pleasant in the summer. It is easy to park one or more cars in front of the house or on the property,<br>

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number VT-14177, ESFCNT00001900700045225800000000000000000000123200802
Property # 6173817
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Alcala de Henares

Located in Alcala de Henares, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Parque O'Donnell and Parque de la Quebradilla, while Corral of Comedies Theater and Cervantes Birthplace Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Centro Cultural Rafael Alberti, or check out an event or a game at Centro Deportivo Alcalá de Henares. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as mountain biking and horse riding in the area.
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Alcala de henares, Community of Madrid

What's nearby

  • University of Alcala - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Palacio Laredo - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Convent of Las Clarisas de San Diego - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Plaza Cervantes - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Colegio de San Ildefonso - 5 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Alcala de Henares University Station - 10 min drive
  • Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Telepizza - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Heladería Jijonenca - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪La Morada - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Cafeteria Bruselas - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Vaoke - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Big house have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Big house?

As of 7 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big house on 5 Nov 2026 start from AU$3,646, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Big house pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Big house?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Big house?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big house?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Big house located?

This family-friendly Alcala de Henares holiday home is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of University of Alcala, Centro Comercial Alcala Magna and Centro Comercial La Dehesa. Parque O'Donnell and Corral of Comedies Theater 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. 56 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay at The Big House as we enjoyed our first stay so much. It was just right for a family holiday where your main concern is to relax, swim, enjoy the sun and spend time with family. The house has everything needed for a perfect holiday. The house has been improved since our first stay with the addition of air conditioning, which made all the difference to getting a good night's sleep Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The villa was amazing and had everything that the children needed for an amazing holiday . Pool was great children spent all day in it having fun . Christian was amazing and was always ready to help whilst there and for preparing our trip. We had so much space outdoors also with lots of shade if needed .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for two families, totaling 8 adults. The married couples each had their own room, and the four adult children each had one. The homeowner, Christian, met us at the property and gave us a walkthrough. We did not need to contact him again during our stay as everything worked fine. It was a little too early to get in the pool, but the hot tub was used almost nightly. It's about a ten-minute car ride to the closest train station to take you into Madrid. There are a couple of grocery stores within a five-minute drive. We also went into the main part of the town, which was 3-4 miles away. If you don't mind staying a little way from Madrid, I would highly recommend The Big House!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful family holiday!

Huge villa with flexible accommodation well suited to families and larger groups. We had fun in the large pool and ate all our meals in the outdoor dining space. Christian has provided so much to do, trampoline, table tennis, pool toys, table football etc so the children were never bored. Really great family holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Fantastic Place For a Family Holiday

We stayed in the Big House at the end of August and had a fantastic time. There were 10 of us, 7 adults and three children ranging from 6-12 years old. The photos of the house on the listing do not really do it justice. The house is beautiful , it's beautifully furnished, and has everything you need for a family holiday. The outside kitchen and eating area by the pool is great. We spent most of our time either there or in the pool. We had planned to go to the fiesta in Alcala de Henares but the house is actually about 4km from Alcala, the map on the listing isn't accurate ( at least it isn't at this time) , this didn't turn out to be a problem as the house is so amazing no one wanted to go out much. The only reason I have given only 4 stars for the listing is because of the inaccurate map. There are no shops nearby so a car is essential. Fredric, the owner was really helpful, although he was away at the time of our stay so I never met him apart from via WhatsApp. None of the bedrooms had air conditioning, although all but one had fans. The upstairs rooms get very hot at that time of the year at about 32C at night. We found a portable air-conditioning unit in the house which we used in the main upstairs bedroom. My family had a really good time at the Big House. We are hoping to return in a couple of years time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2020
Selon l explorateur internet utilice, la web donne ou pas l adresse exacte de la maison. La maison se situe dans le parc natural de Alcala de Henares, dans l urbanización Zulema, village de Villalbilla.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastisch huis op een perfecte locatie en een supervriendelijke eigenaar.Waanzinnig mooi zwembad.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
La vivienda está súper equipada, tiene una ubicación perfecta, cerca de todo pero no en el centro urbano. Es el sitio ideal para pasar con familia, amigos o simplemente para desconectar.La propiedad atiende todas las consultas o necesidades al momento.Nosotros hemos pasado una semana en familia y hemos disfrutado muchísimo y la casa está súper equipada para niños de todas las edades. Dispone de juegos, colchonetas de piscina , una canasta …. En fin vimos a nuestros hijos solo para comer .
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

EMPLACEMENT IDEAL POUR LES VISITES AUTOURS (100kms)

Nous avons passé un agréable séjour pour se reposer et aller visiter entre autre, Madrid et Toledo (+ le puy du Fou). La maison est très bien équipée!!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
Encore merci, bonne fin d été a tous.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A hidden Oasis

The property was spacious and comfortable. The outdoor space was perfect for the family to gather for meals and the pool was a blessing during a 105 degree heat wave. The host was easy to reach and communicated with us when necessary.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great large villa with garden, pool and jacuzzi.

We had a great time at this large villa. It's located in a quiet residential area. The villa was v clean. We enjoyed eating outside and the electric BBQ. The jacuzzi was good fun
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Superbe vacances

Magnifique maison, ont a passé de merveilleux vacances.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing house , fantastic holidays

We have just spent the new years eve with my family at this house . We were 11 people and the house is so big and has so much space that we could relax and enjoy the time together . The inside and outside space is fantastic and everything is very well maintaned. Christian was very kind and his response time very fast . Amazing family holiday . Thinking about coming back in the summer time to be able to use the fantastic swimming pool . Thanks again Christian .
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2021
Un groupe de personnes respectueuses, tranquille. Tres content de les avoir recontrés. Je les recommande vivement
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

alcala de henares

Il y a un écart de localisation entre l'annonce et le mail du gérant : il existe une calle oviedo à alcala de henares (l'annonce) et à l'urbanizacion Zulema ou se situe la location ( 8km entre les deux). Merci au gérant pour son mail trois jours avant notre départ, nous indiquant l'urbanizacion Zulema ! Sinon très bon séjour, merci
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
L addresse complete se donne 7 semaines avant le sejour via contrat de location. Malheuresement certaines personnes ne le lisent pas. Par ailleurs, et selon l exploreur internet utilice, la web indique des les premiers contacts l adresse excate. L maison se trouve dans le parc natural de Alcala de Hanares a l interieur de Zulema.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magnifico

Pasamos una semana en una magnifica casa con todas comodidades. Seguramente repetiremos. Muchas gracias.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Chalet espectacular

Estupenda cómo en casa repetiremos seguro...todas las comodidades y el propietario muy amable...la recomendaremos
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fin de año de cine 2018/2019

Amplia y confortable tiene todo lo necesario para una estancia inolvidable y el trato con Frederic impecable. Hemos disfrutado de la casa del 28/12 al 2/1/19
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Déçue

Grande et belle maison avec deux magnifiques et immenses chambres avec grande salle d'eau et jacuzzi, une avec grand dressing, quatre chambres en sous-sol "éclairées" par des soupiraux, avec une petite salle de bain à partager.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
10 personnes agées avec la malchance d avoir eu 1 semaine de tres mauvais temps debut octubre ( pluie tous les jours et temps gris). En consequence la lumiere semblait necessaire dans les chambres du sous sol. Par ailleurs, la maison dispose de 5 salles de bains. De plus il leur fut imposible de profiter du grand jardín et de la pìscine exterieure, de la leur deception. En periode estivale ( Mai - Septembre), les chambres du sous sol sont tres appreciees para les locataires du fait de la temperature agreable.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Exclusives Objekt

Sehr großes, sehr gut eingerichtetes Objekt. Riesiger Pool. Auch für Kinder viele Aktivitäten am Objekt. Ruhige Lage in einer Einfamiliensiedlung. Auch für Kinder sehr zu empfehlen. Wir haben uns mit 12 Erwachsenen und zwei Kleinkindern sehr wohl gefühlt. Ein eigenes Auto vor Ort ist zu empfehlen.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Outstanding villa, in peaceful area

We have just returned from spending a week at this magnificent villa. With 12 persons this villa provided ample space and privacy for all. Rooms are spacious and well furnished. The highlight of this villa is the external area and large swimming pool. Soaked in sunshine all day, the pool provided entertainment for the kids all week. Plenty of shade provided, with a lovely outside seating kitchen area. Nicolas the owner was extremely welcoming and helpful on our arrival, ensuring that we settled in well. There is use of a small car, allowing us to make trips to the supermarket close by. The only minor downside to the villa is there is no A/c, but there are a number of fans. All in all, this is an amazing villa for a relaxing family holiday. Would most certainly return here and highly recommend to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

perfect holiday

nice house, nice location, close to Madrid. all was perfect
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Villa magnifique

Maison très grande et très agréable Nous avons passé un mois de vacances au calme sans vis à vis Alcala de henares n'est pas très loin en voiture Le seul petit hic je dirais que sans la climatisation lorsqu'il fait plus de 35 degrés dans la maison cela devient un peu compliqué surtout la nuit Les propriétaires sont très agréables et a l'écoute Magnifique piscine ainsi que les extérieurs, cuisine sous le patio ca c'est super top En résumé très belle location À essayer les yeux fermés Bonne continuation et qui sait peut-être à bientôt
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Una sola parola ... SPETTACOLARE!!!

Villa disposta su tre piani: il piano romano ha un grandissimo salone, un''ampia cucina all'americana con annesso bagno e due ampie camere da letto matrimoniali con bagno in camera; il primo piano ha un salone immenso con due letti singoli e vari divani, una grandissima camera da letto e un bagno altrettanto grande con vasca idromassaggio a centro; il piano seminterrato ha un saloncino con un angolo attrezzato a palestra, un bagno e quattro camere da letto matrimoniali. All'esterno vari gazebo attrezzati con tavoli, sedie e divani, una cucina con barbecue in pietra più altri elettrici, un altro bagno, una sala bar e un tavolo da ping-pong, il tutto condito da una grande piscina dotata di sedie sdraio e lettini prendisole, teli da mare, ecc. Grande simpatia e disponibilità di Frédéric, il proprietario, che all'occorrenza è venuto prontamente a risolverci un piccolo problema nonostante reduce da un intervento al piede (tanti auguri di pronta guarigione!!!), oltre ad averci messo a disposizione una Mercedes Classe A (che ha però una limitata percorrenza, ma ci è stata utilissima). A 10 minuti dalla stazione ferroviaria di La Garena (consigliata rispetto a quella di Alcalà in quanto un po' più vicina e con ampia disponibilità di parcheggio), a 5 minuti dal Mercadona, ampio e fornitissimo supermercato, molto conveniente per qualità e prezzi e accanto al quale c'è una stazione di servizio, a 25 minuti dall'aeroporto. Devo aggiungere altro?!?
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Très belle adresse!!

La villa est juste au top, spacieuse, agréable, fonctionnelle...Tout a été mis à notre disposition pour que l'on passe un super séjour. La piscine est grande ainsi que tous les extérieurs. Frédéric est très accueillant et sympathique, nous reviendrons avec grand plaisir!! De très très bons souvenirs
Archival

8/10 Good

GREAT HOLIDAY

We stayed at this villa for 6 days and thoroughly enjoyed it! there were only 5 of us but it would have comfortably housed 10-12. The villa and facilities inside are perfect for big families/groups. Outdoor area with kitchen is ideal. We did not hire a car and managed to get around using taxi's/ local bus' (although sometimes unreliable). A welcome pack with info on the area (such as map to nearest supermarket etc) and household may have been helpful as we didn't meet the owner until the 3rd day. The estate where the villa is situated is very quiet and there is not much going on, apart from tennis courts and one bar. However, the local city, Alcala de Henares is only a 10 minute cab journey away. The city is beautiful and has lots of great bars and restaurants. We would have loved to use the bikes in the villa, however many were unusable unfortunately. We really loved the villa and would definitely recommend for all groups. Frederic is very helpful and easily contactable. Thanks again!
Archival

8/10 Good

Great holiday!

We stayed at this villa for 6 days and thoroughly enjoyed it! there were only 5 of us but it would have comfortably housed 10-12. The villa and facilities inside are perfect for big families/groups. Outdoor area with kitchen is ideal. We did not hire a car and managed to get around using taxi's/ local bus' (although sometimes unreliable). A welcome pack with info on the area (such as map to nearest supermarket etc) and household may have been helpful as we didn't meet the owner until the 3rd day. The estate where the villa is situated is very quiet and there is not much going on, apart from tennis courts and one bar. However, the local city, Alcala de Henares is only a 10 minute cab journey away. The city is beautiful and has lots of great bars and restaurants. We would have loved to use the bikes in the villa, however many were unusable unfortunately. We really loved the villa and would definitely recommend for all groups. Frederic is very helpful and easily contactable. Thanks again!

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