Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
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Deck or patio
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Balcony
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Dining area
About this property
Superb Villa with Stunning Mountain and Valley Views
Casa Mariposa is a beautiful, south facing villa set on a hillside amongst fragrant pine trees above the charming village of Alcalali. It is located on the edge of a peaceful residential area with both sunny and shaded, fully private outside terraces affording breathtaking views of the green Jalon Valley, across vineyards, almond orchards and orange groves, all framed by the majestic mountains in the distance. No photos can really capture the spendour.
The covered naya, or terrace, provides the perfect vantage point to unwind over a meal al fresco or simply soak in the ambiance. From this elevated vantage point, you can gaze across the secluded pool to the valley, enveloped in a tranquil atmosphere where the shifting light paints mesmerizing patterns on the distant mountains - and all this with no overlooking properties or prying eyes to interrupt your tranquility.
The Jalon Valley is renowned for its many excellent restaurants, with some conveniently located within walking distance.
Tastefully furnished, there is a comfortable open plan living/dining room and a well-equipped kitchen, plus internet access. Within the main house are two very spacious bedrooms, both with A/C. The master bedroom comes with an en-suite shower room while the twin has its own private balcony and a family bathroom. The third double bedroom, with A/C and en-suite shower room is in a separate annex directly beneath the main villa, accessed from a garden terrace. The villa can be rented as a 2 or 3 bedroom villa and is ideal for groups wanting a little more privacy. Note that the third bedroom will never be used by another group during your stay.
There is parking for 2 cars, one space at the main entrance gate below the pool and one car port above the villa.
We believe we've created a warm and welcoming home from home and the fact that most guests find it hard to tear themselves away or eagerly anticipate their return, speaks for itself.
IMPORTANT Please note under new Spanish Law (Valencian Community, Decree-Law 9/2024), there is a maximum stay limit of 10 consecutive days for tourist accommodations. Furthermore, ALL guests aged 14 and above must provide comprehensive personal details, including full name, gender, nationality, passport number, date of birth, home address, phone numbers, email address prior to arrival for submission to the Spanish Authorities.
Additional notes: - The published prices are for rental of the 2-bedroom villa (i.e. using the main house for 4 people). If the third bedroom is required i.e. for 6 people, there is a modest surcharge of GBP 100 per week to cover additional cleaning and laundry. - The third bedroom is not available from the beginning of November to the beginning of April. - I am living in Singapore and so, please allow some delay in any response to queries due to the time difference.
Cadastral Registration No.: VT-479979-A
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House towels must not be used by the pool or beach - pool towels are provided
Sun cream must be washed off before getting into the pool - please use rash vests
On departure, please ensure all washing up is done and dishwasher has no dirty items in.
Please take all rubbish and recycling with you on check out
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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 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
Property Registration Number VT-479979-A
About the area
Alcalali
Located in Alcalali, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. Oliva Nova Golf Club and La Sella Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Portal de la Marina and Altea Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Hipica Ondara or Oliva Nova Equestrian Center. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing, mountain biking and cycling nearby.
Barranc de l'Infern Trailhead - 12 min drive - 10.0 km
Portal de la Marina - 17 min drive - 14.5 km
Getting around
Gandía Station - 35 min drive
Restaurants
Can Caus - 4 min drive
Musette Cafe - 14 min walk
Tallarina - 4 min drive
Casa Aleluya - 4 min drive
Tia Sara Fritos Frituur - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Superb Villa with Stunning Mountain and Valley Views have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Superb Villa with Stunning Mountain and Valley Views?
As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Superb Villa with Stunning Mountain and Valley Views on 30 Sept 2026 start from AU$245, 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 Superb Villa with Stunning Mountain and Valley Views pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Superb Villa with Stunning Mountain and Valley Views?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Superb Villa with Stunning Mountain and Valley Views?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Superb Villa with Stunning Mountain and Valley Views?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Superb Villa with Stunning Mountain and Valley Views located?
Situated by the sea, this villa is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Jalon Valley and within 9 miles (15 km) of The Lavender Gardens and The Calaveras Cave. Barranc de l'Infern Trailhead and Parque canino de Benissa are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a lovely stay and really enjoyed the pool. You get a lovely breeze on the patio area. Alcalalí thanks as very nice to walk to and enjoy some tapas and wine.
Great villa, pool & views, enjoyed the Alcalali bakery & bars. Little things such as a windscreen shade, ice packs, washing up liquid were much appreciated. Would recommend.
Villa Mariposa was perfect for our family of five. Everything we needed was there including one of the best views possible in the Jalon Valley. Sitting in the Naya with my morning coffee before the kids woke up, looking across to the Col de Rates was the perfect start to every day. Beautiful, well looked after property in a great little village with restaurants and bars to choose from. Hopefully we'll be returning next year...
Mark P.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Thanks for the lovely review Mark and I couldn't agree more about the naya, it really is the perfect place for that morning coffee or an evening glass of wine.
You are most welcome to visit again.
Rachel
We love this villa. It’s in a great location and very quiet. Rachel is very amenable to changes and replies very quickly to requests and queries. It’s clean & tidy with everything you need for a relaxing holiday. The pool is perfect!! All was so good we added 2 extra weeks to our holiday which Rachel accommodated without any fuss. Would definitely stay again and again and again!!!!
Tina H.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2022
Thank you Tina - it's always a pleasure to have you stay and I look forward to you returning again and again and again.....
What a lovely villa, perfectly presented, top location and the view was beautiful across the valley. Plenty of room for 6 adults to relax and enjoy the facilities. Great location to explore Alcalali, Jalon and the other villages in this wonderful valley. Never disappoints! Wi-Fi was the only let down but on the positive side at least we were unable to work as planned and had a real break away.
Liz J.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2022
Thanks for your review and great to hear that you had such an enjoyable time.
I'm sorry about the wifi and I'm following up with the provider. Whilst it's never been as strong as what I get at home, it should do basics for you. Hopefully they can look into it - but as you say, you got a proper break that way!
We loved this villa so much we've booked to come back again in September!!! Contact with Rachel and Angie was excellent and the villa had everything you would want for a holiday and more. Quiet location with great views, kitchen well equipped. Unfortunately it was too cold to use the pool but it looked very inviting and clean so looking forward to diving in when we come back in September. Overall - we would definitely recommend this villa - just don't book the weeks when we want to come :)
Tina H.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2022
Thanks Tina and glad you enjoyed it so much - it's always a pleasure when guests enjoy it as much as we do. You wouldn't get me in the pool then either, but in September it should be much warmer, so pack your swim wear! We look forward to welcoming you back later this year.
We had a lovely stay at Villa Mariposa. Comfortable and fairly well equipped villa.
Lovely view and well located.
Couple of niggles:
Pool very murky on arrival, but usable by the following morning. Batteries not working for
aircon in second bedroom. No response to
email to management. Called in for batteries.
val D.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2024
Thanks for the feedback and I am sorry for the "niggles". These things are unfortunately unavoidable in that a key component of the pool filtering system failed the day before your arrival. But I as glad that a new part was quickly sourced and fitted the next day, returning the water to its pristine condition. I hope that did not detract from your enjoyment of the villa overall.
We had an amazing stay in Casa Mariposa over Christmas and New Year. The location was very handy for cycling/climbing/hiking and the villa was very spacious inside (the photos don't do it justice!). It was exactly what we'd been hoping for. The kitchen was very well equipped and there were lots of other handy things like books/leaflets for local places/games etc which was a nice touch. Having breakfast and dinner on the terrace was a definite highlight - the views are just amazing. Rachel was very responsive and provided lots of handy information before we arrived. All in all we had a really fantastic holiday and hope to come back again.
Alison D.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan 2023
Thank you Alison, great to hear you had such a good stay - I'm not a rock climber, but I've always had great reviews of the climbing with the nearest crag being walking distance. Glad you enjoyed the books, games and local info too. It would be a pleasure to host you again.
Rachel
We stayed at Villa Mariposa 5 years ago and had a very happy stay, so staying there again this year felt like greeting an old friend. The house is spacious, comfortable and well equipped; the grounds are attractive and well kept and the pool is delightful. Our favourite space in the house has to be the naya- it’s an absolute joy to sit there in the morning with the view of Alcalali and the Coll de Rates and soak up the peace and quiet. It’s equally lovely at night too with the village lit up below. Rachel, the owner, was extremely helpful and responsive. Thank you and I’m sure we will return once again!
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2022
Thanks Rob, the naya is also my favourite place. It's always a pleasure to have you and you are most welcome in the future.
Best wishes
Rachel
The Villa is all, that you see in the photos and more.
It was perfectly maintained and the pool was kept crystal clear by the pool maintenance guy.
There is an outside grill, but the absence of a barbecue was disappointing.
The kitchen has all the equipment you would need to cook a meal.
The views are spectacular, but as it is nestled in the mountains you need to bring and use mosquito repellent and other such tools.
We would highly recommend this villa.
Our stay at the villa was top notch. Nothing to complain about. Everything was provided as described. Good guidance by owner and employees. Good privacy and the neighborhood is just breathtakingly beautiful. Only a pity for the very weak wifi reception (for the children in the evening), power cut, but that problem certainly did not spoil our holiday. We certainly hope to come back to the same villa one day. Many thanks for everything Rachel & Amanda and sincere greetings from Belgium!👊
If you want a really quiet peaceful, very private location with stunning views this is the place for you!
The location was the best we have been in but unfortunately some money needs to be spent to make this really good. The main negative were the beds. We moved from the main bedroom to the spare because the bed not only was too small but really noisy and poor quality. The trouble was in the spare room there were no mosquito nets on the windows so we could not open the windows at night but had to resort to the airconditioning which is not my favourite way to sleep. The beds were also not very good here either.The toaster does not work and the TV is really old and too small. If only they added a few more touches like cushions for the outside seating too then it would make a difference to the overall impression. The outside area had not also been swept properly for a very long time so it all just was a but old and tired. That all being said the pool was fab and the sunloungers appeared quite new to enjoy this incredible spot!
Caroline W.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2022
Thank you for your review. We always used to have outside seat cushions so I'm not sure where they were, but we will find or replace those! We weren't aware that the toaster wasn't working but if you had reported it to our agent, she would have got a new one, but we will definitely get that sorted out. I will check the mattresses and bed noise when I visit this summer, as you the first people to comment on this and they are the same standard Spanish beds most people use in holiday homes. The mattresses are medium firm mid range sprung mattresses but if at home you are used to something like memory foam, they will feel different. But for clarity, the bed in the master room is a queen size bed. as listed.
The garden is quite large and all terraces, steps etc were cleaned and jet hosed in March - then followed by Sahara sand and and the worst torrential downpours in decades! However, we always endeavour to ensure the areas that guests will use most like the naya, pool terrace and area behind the kitchen are swept and tidy - as the garden it mature with many shrubs and trees, some corners often have a few leaves from these.
Glad you enjoyed the location, pool, peace and quiet and I will look at all the points you have commented on as we always want to improve it for guests.
Nous avons passé un super séjour dans cette villa, au calme avec une vue magnifique. La villa est spacieuse et tout le nécessaire y est pour passer un bon séjour en famille ou entre amis.
celine l.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2025
Thank you for your kind comments. I am glad that you enjoyed the villa as much as we do.
Emplacement parfait pour les familles, au calme avec une super vue. La plage que nous fréquentions était à 25 minutes de la plage (en voiture). Il y a plein de choses à faire à voir dans cette région que nous adorons. Les restaurants sont très biens.
Un service de conciergerie sur place répond rapidement à nos questions.
Que ce soit avec le propriétaire ou avec l'entreprise de conciergerie, la communication en anglais a été fluide et facile, un réel plaisir !
À bientôt peut être !
Julien P.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2024
Thanks for the wonderful review. I am so glad you enjoyed the villa and its surroundings.
We had a super holiday at Villa Mariposa. The accommodation was clean, well equipped and perfect for our party of six. The pool was really lovely and the sun loungers very comfortable.
The view from the villa is just amazing.
We had a few small issues when we arrived, but these were quickly resolved by the agent.
Contact with Rachel was always easy and she quickly responded to any questions we had.
We would like to return and would definitely recommend it to others.
Nous avons passez un super séjour dans cette villa pour la 2eme fois.
La villa est magnifique et l'environnement très agréable.
Un point super positive pour l'entretien de la piscine tout les 2 jours :)
Samir
Samir Y.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2022
Thank you Samir and lovely to hear that you enjoyed your second holiday there. We would be delighted to host you and your family again in future.
A lovely villa in a peaceful location, with easy access to mountainside walks, local villages and within easy striking distance of the coast. local restaurants and bars are great, but you can also hide away and relax by the pool to enjoy the great views of the Jalon valley and mountains. getting around is easy with a vehicle, but the villa is on a steep hill. Be prepared for lots of steps and/or fairly steep climbs in the urbanisations, although the villages are very accessible .local produce is great and can be found in the relatively local village shops and supermarkets, (the latter being slightly further afield) - check out the local butcher, bakery and bodega for good meat, bread and wine respectively.
Super villa in a great location, with a spectacular view.
Owner Rachel and I had been shuffling our booking forwards since originally booked in 2019, trying to keep one step ahead of COVID. Throughout, Rachel was always helpful, understanding and quick to respond.
Local restaurants and bars really good, and there is now a new petrol station with convenience store in the village - very handy for any missing essentials.
If you want to do a winery/bodega visit & tasting, don't miss Bodegas Riko in nearby Jalon, where delightful co-owner Marina offers a fun and passionate appreciation of the art. Some of her vines are in Alcalali.
We had super weather in September/October, with pool water at a very tolerable 25C. Figs and walnuts from the garden made interesting additional snacks .
It's a really nice place to spend some time.
Thank you Samir, so pleased you enjoyed the villa so much and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Rachel
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10/10 Excellent
Rosa R.
28 Aug 2020
Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Relax en un entorno único
Muy buena ubicación en un entorno espectacular. Urbanización muy tranquila. La casa muy bien, camas comodas, lo mejor la piscina.La limpieza debería de mejorarse.Encontramos a faltar en el menaje de cocina cafetera italiana y una paella. No nos gustó que entrarán en el jardín de la casa los jardineros sin avisar, estábamos durmiendo y a las 8 de la mañana nos despertaron las voces de los jardineros y nos llevamos un buen susto! Disfrutamos muchísimo en la casa.Rachel y Angie respondieron inmediatamente a nuestras dudas.
Casa muy recomendable
Rosa R.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2020
Gracias por los amables comentarios sobre la casa. Creo que, como normalmente el 98% de nuestros huéspedes son británicos, no esperarían un plato para paella y la cafetera para hacer café es típica de los hogares británicos, por lo que nunca ha sido un problema.
También lamento escuchar que digas que debería limpiarse mejor, ya que normalmente esto se felicita y en 15 años nunca he recibido un comentario negativo. Sin embargo, les pediremos a los jardineros que no vengan tan temprano. Gracias de nuevo y me alegro de que haya disfrutado de sus vacaciones.
About the host
Hosted by David Landau
Hello, my name is David. I am British and am the proud owner of the very beautiful Casa Mariposa. I have lived overseas for many years and currently reside in Singapore. Having travelled extensively, I understand the importance of a comfortable and welcoming holiday home.
Over the years, my family and I have stayed in many different holiday homes in many different countries and for our property, we wanted to provide something that really worked - both for us and for our visitors.
We believe we've found the perfect spot and created a welcoming haven. If you choose to stay there, we hope you will very much enjoy your stay. We always enjoy visiting the villa ourselves and the feedback from guests speaks volumes.
Why they chose this property
I bought Casa Mariposa early in 2005. Despite visiting other areas of Spain I always found myself drawn back to the valley and after a whole year of searching, I finally found what I was looking for. I love the location - quiet and very private yet not isolated and, of course, the wonderful views across the valley. I can't imagine how many hours I've spent on the naya just watching the light changing throughout the day!
I love the late afternoon and evening when the low light creates the most magical glow on the many white-painted farmhouses and the villages below us. Furnishing the house from a range of local shops, was a real pleasure. I wanted to provide comfort and simplicity but with a homely feel too. and believe that has been achieved.
What makes this property unique
The villa and valley has everything needed to make a great family holiday. There's plenty in the region to keep everyone entertained. Then afterwards, nothing beats returning to the peace and tranquility of the the villa and dinner on the naya or maybe a local restaurant. Then, of course, there are the hours we've spent lazing in the pool on a hot summer afternoon. Having young children of our own when first bought, we installed gates around the pool terrace to give parents of young children peace of mind so youngsters can play away from the pool. I've tried to equip it with everything you should need and am often complimented on this. In Casa Mariposa, I really feel I've found somewhere special - it's always hard to leave and we have many returning guests who have fallen in love with it too.