Villa with Private Pool Secluded in 23 Acres - idyllic tranquility

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A house with a swimming pool surrounded by olive groves and mountains in the background.
A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by stone tiles and rocks.
A white building with a tiled roof, a courtyard with palm trees, and a small table with chairs.
A staircase with patterned tiles leading up to a door, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.
A kitchen with a stove, oven, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Pizarra, Malaga
  • Place, Calle Larios
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Malaga
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Place, Malagueta Beach
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Airport, Málaga (AGP)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Pizarra

Located in Pizarra, this villa is in a rural area and near a water park. El Chorro Gorge and The Gorge of Gaintanes reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Botanical Garden of cacti and other succulents 'Mora i Bravard' and Embalses Guadalhorce-Guadalteba. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching.
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Pizarra, Malaga

What's nearby

  • University of Malaga - 43 min drive - 33.8 km
  • Los Alamos Beach - 53 min drive - 47.7 km
  • Calle Larios - 57 min drive - 42.6 km
  • Port of Malaga - 57 min drive - 42.6 km
  • Malagueta Beach - 59 min drive - 43.0 km

Getting around

  • Álora Station - 37 min drive
  • Málaga (AGP) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Los Caballos - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Casa Abilio - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪De Kañas - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪El Rincón Del Mohino - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Juanito's Boomgaard - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa with Private Pool Secluded in 23 Acres - idyllic tranquility have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Villa with Private Pool Secluded in 23 Acres - idyllic tranquility ?

As of 9 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa with Private Pool Secluded in 23 Acres - idyllic tranquility on 10 Nov 2026 start from AU$2,765, 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 Villa with Private Pool Secluded in 23 Acres - idyllic tranquility pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Villa with Private Pool Secluded in 23 Acres - idyllic tranquility ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Villa with Private Pool Secluded in 23 Acres - idyllic tranquility ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa with Private Pool Secluded in 23 Acres - idyllic tranquility ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa with Private Pool Secluded in 23 Acres - idyllic tranquility located?

This family-friendly Pizarra villa is located in the mountains, 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Castillo Árabe, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Botanical Garden of cacti and other succulents 'Mora i Bravard' and El Chorro Gorge. Embalses Guadalhorce-Guadalteba and The Gorge of Gaintanes are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a lovely large clean villa with plenty of room for each guest to have their own space. Perfect for large parties of family/friends. Large rooms, huge kitchen & utility. James kept the pool and grounds immaculate and was always on hand for any queries/problems.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very good moment

The house and the pool are awesome, and the surroundings are very beautiful. We had very good vacations.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, house and pool!!!

Close to nice villages Pizarra and Alora. 30 minutes drive to Malaga and the fine beaches of Torremolinos and Fuengirola. Great location when you like a quiet area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2020
We are delighted you enjoyed your stay. This is a perfect time to enjoy the tranquility of our place especially as the local council have resurfaced the track up to the villa. We would love to have you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful house!

We had a lovely stay! The house is perfect and clean, the view is amazing and the pool is very refreshing. We would definitly go there again! Family Vermaelen from Belgium
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
We are so pleased you had a good time and would love to have you back again. Paul & Helen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic week at the property and couldn’t have asked for anything more. It was also a great place for oil painting! Very well managed by the owner and Doug. Thanks very much Paul.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and would be welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely villa with lots of space set in a beautiful location. Peaceful and secluded, with an amazing pool. The kitchen is well equipped but there are plenty of good restaurants in the nearby towns. A good car is essential, and Ronda is only an hours drive and well worth a day trip. The villa manager, Doug, is a font of knowledge and is very helpful. We had an amazing stay and would love to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We would love to see you back here again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property. Large enough to find own space- lots of room for 5 adults. Super pool- the house is well maintained throughout. Friendly help from the caretaker who came every couple of days to clean the pool and check that all was well with us and the house. Great terrace area for meals with family or just chilling with a coffee or beer. Very good communication with the owner who gave good advice and was very helpful. The whole experience was straightforward and stress free.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Large and comfortable house in the hills

Very smooth process from start to finish. Good communication with the owner, detailed and accurate directions to the house. Overall a very good house, comfortable and spacious. Rooms are large and cool in the summer heat. The pool area in particular was great, a large and well maintained pool. Lovely views from the pool area and the terrace. A real delight.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2021
Hi Robert, we are glad you had a good time and will always be welcome back. Paul & Helen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Paradise

Wonderful home. We missed nothing. Beautiful place. Even better than on the pictures. Everything worked, very good airco’s. Gorgeous pool with beautiful view. Two large fridges.We could’t find anything wrong.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Fabulous villa in tranquil surroundings

The villa is located in a beautiful surroundings offering peace, tranquility and fantastic views in all directions. Both the villa and its outdoor space were very comfortable and equipped with everything we needed. The pool is very large and provided welcome relief from the heat of the day! The location of the villa allowed us to take day trips to Granada, Seville, Ronda and Gibraltar. Communication with the property owner was excellent and Doug was on hand locally to helpfully assist with anything we needed. Many thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2024
It was a pleasure to have you stay at our place. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. You were perfect guests and would be always welcomed back. Paul & Helen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Pleasant stay in a wonderful Villa

We had a wonderful summer holiday at a really beautiful house in a wonderful landscape. The pool and the house were amazing - everything at its place and with an excellent service! We would thank again for all the service and keep this in mind for further holidays! One hint: it's recommendable to spend a bit more money for rental car and to hire a SUV or comparable - but it's worth it! Regards Ulrike&Arthur Sebastian and Philipp
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2023
Hi Ulrike, I’m glad you had a good holiday and you would always be welcome back. Regarding the car, I agree that if you want to get up the track quickly then an SUV would be better. We have always hired a normal car at all times of the year over the last 17 years and just take it easy at 20-30kmh. Regards Paul
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Magic location

This is a gorgeous property, totally set up for a group to enjoy the stunning scenery and to completely relax and enjoy being together. We loved all the different viewpoints and the pool is a great size for swimming. The house was very comfortable and as we are a group who enjoy cooking, we were impressed with the kitchen equipment on offer. We loved the clanging bells of the passing goats, the braying of nearby donkeys and the bird watching opportunities. Everything about our stay here was pure relaxation and although we did venture out, we most enjoyed the relaxation that comes from being away from busy places. Thanks also to Doug- we never needed to call on him but he made sure that we knew we could.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and you would be very welcome back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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May ‘23 bliss

Family holiday, with 6 adults, had all that we needed. Particular note : huge areas of outside space; built in BBQ, extensive add-ons which we called on; video games that my adult kids ‘went back to their childhood’ playing, family games which gave us plenty of fun; two x fridges turned out great. Loved the remoteness and ability to get away from it all. Manager very attentive and helpful. Paul and Helen, very approachable and helped with some tips, ideas and showed genuine interest and friendliness. Fab, thanks guys.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2023
Thank you for such a nice review. Perfect guests and always welcome back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic villa. Spectacular views.

We were two families and we had a wonderful time. Spacious, well equipped villa. Wonderful outside space, with plenty for the children to explore (especially the fairy doors!) Great pool, which was very much needed as temperatures hit 40+ in our second week. Lovely kitchen and BBQ area, which we made great use of. Álora was a gorgeous village. Pizzara also worth a visit. Doug was great. Very helpful and sprang into action when we were bothered by wasps. They were gone in no time. He should wear a cape! We will definitely be back. Thanks Paul and Helen The Sillitoe and Adams families
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
We are glad you had a great time and look froward to your next visit. Thanks. Paul & Helen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Perfect setting for relaxation

The villa was in the perfect location for us, far enough away from the crowds! Excellent directions and entry instructions made it easy to find and gain access. A sturdy vehicle is required as the track is a little rough in places. The villa is very well laid out very spacious and immaculately clean. The air con worked a treat though for sleeping having fly screens at the windows was much better. The villa is very well equipped with all that you might need for your stay. Including good sturdy sunbeds. The pool is excellent for cooling off and having a good swim. We lived off of the BBQ for the whole two weeks which was great. Both the owner, Doug and Brian were very helpful during our stay. We would certainly recommend having a holiday in such tranquil surroundings.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2024
We are so glad you had a good time. You were perfect guests and will always be welcome back. Paul & Helen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Relaxing stay in beautiful villa with amazing scenery

We’ve stayed in a lot of properties in Spain and Italy over the year as we favour this type of holiday. It’s situated in country side and not much more than a 10 minute drive to Alora or Pizarra. There’s loads of space with 4 bedrooms ( 2 en-suites), large kitchen, large dining/lounge area. Front, rear terrace, large balcony. The pool was the main attraction for my family - we spent many an afternoon there and sampled lots of restaurants in Alora, which is a very nice place with local charm. It has a nice family feel to it in the evenings. Pizarra looks nice too but mainly used the supermarkets here. There’s lots of useful information in the guestbook for activities and Paul was very helpful throughout my stay. As too was Doug who occasionally visits to service the pool area. There was also a good selection of toys and consoles for children. I wouldn’t hesitate to return here and hope to next year.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2022
Hi Chris, We are glad you had a good holiday and you would be very welcome to return. Regards Paul
Archival

6/10 Okay

Lovely villa...but somewhat hard to reach

This is a lovely villa, very well equiped, clean and everything is to a high standard. The owner/property caretaker are very helpful. But 3 points are worth bearing in mind. 1 - The property is very remote. It on a hillside, to get to the property you have to drive 1 mile up a 'road' littered with huge potholes (ie max 10 mph), then a further mile up a dusty rocky track (again max 10 mph) that's more suited to a 4-wheel drive vehicle. This makes 'popping to the shops'/leaving the villa etc a bit of a hassle. 2 - The neighbouring houses have dogs that bark all night, so bring earplugs if you want to sleep 3 - The pool is not that warm, we went in early Sept and although the weather was hot sun/30 degrees every day, the pool is pretty "bracing" and too cold to really loiter in it. This is probably because the villa is almost 1,000 feet above sea level.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thanks Dave, for the feedback. Most people coming to our place understand that the isolation in the countryside (campo) means that it is not Torremolinos or Fueringola. It is isolated and for us this represents peace and tranquility. This means that there is a slow track up to the villa that is perfectly suitable for normal hire cars - we have never had a problem not even a puncture. It is "scraped" each year to make it smoother. Part of living in the countryside are farms scattered around the place and yes they do have dogs that may bark. In 8 years we have never had a comment about the pool temperature. After a long hot summer it is usually quite warm in September and as this September has been very warm the pool temperature is perfect for most people. Nobody would heat a pool in the summer here!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic holiday

We have just returned from our holiday at Cortijo Contrares. We have all thoroughly enjoyed our stay (5adults 2children aged 6 & 8). The villa is well equipped and a mix of traditional Spanish and modern convenience. It is rural and not within walking distance of anything but we found this to be a positive. It meant we could enjoy family days around the pool without any problems if the kids shrieked a bit! We took full advantage of the barbecue. The road in to the villa is a bit bumpy but we only had ordinary family cars (Kia) and as long as you drove slowly it wasn’t a problem. The views from the property are stunning and with two ‘twitchers’ In our party, the variety of birds visiting the gardens and in the skies above, was a welcome addition. We visited Pizarra, and the lakes at El Chorro, and Alora which is beautiful with a village feel. There are plenty of places to eat but we particularly enjoyed Maria’s Place where we enjoyed some stunning tapas dishes. We had regular messages from Paul the owner both before and during our stay, and Doug was on hand to keep the pool looking good, and answer any questions we had about the villa and the surrounding area. One of the best holidays ever.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2022
We are so glad you had such a good time. You would be welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Family holiday

From the initial query about booking to handing the keys back, everything was brilliant. Before and throughout the stay, communication with Paul was great and with his responses fast and detailed. Directions to the villa and instructions on arrival were clear and easy to understand. Once at the villa the first thing you notice are the views of the mountains, these were absolutely stunning. The villa itself is well furnished with everything you need and I don’t think the photos do it justice. It has a great layout and was very clean throughout. The WIFI was more than capable of dealing with three teenagers online on all their devices, so can’t be faulted. The pool was lovely and more than large enough for the whole family (5) to float around on their floats. This was cleaned every other day during our stay by Doug who was polite and very knowledgeable about the whole area. He left his number and I have no doubt would have been at hand had we needed him for anything. The locations was superb, nice and private and only a short drive (10mins) to the nearest shops and only an hour or so to other places of interest ie Ronda, Marbella. Thanks to Paul and to Doug for your assistance and advice. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and have already recommended it to our family and friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2024
We are so glad you had a good time and welcome you back at anytime. Paul & Helen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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La maison était juste exceptionnelle, le cadre idyllique. L'accueil, un gentil petit mot, une bouteille de vin, les lits faits, les serviettes de bain joliment posées sur les lits, une maison très propre. Un grand merci à James qui passait régulièrement pour l'entretien de la piscine et le jardin, disponible pour répondre à toutes les questions. Le chemin de terre pour accéder à la maison ne nous a absolument pas dérangés, cela faisait parti du charme :). Merci Paul nous avons passé un séjour en famille inoubliable. Sandrine
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2026
Glad you enjoyed your stay and we’d love to see you back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Une maison très spacieuse dans un paysage de rêve. L’espace piscine est très agréable. Mais la route pour arriver à ce délicieux cortijo est ardue…
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2026
I’m glad you’ve had a great holiday. The rain over the winter has created a lot of pot holes on the track. This will be repaired in the next couple of weeks. We would love to see you back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Excellent séjour dans villa magnifique au style andaloux (ancien cortijo). Très spacieuse, que ce soit au niveau des chambres, du salon ou de la cuisine. La piscine est un point fort, excellents moments assurés avec famille et amis. Le paysage est exceptionnel, en hauteur avec vue sur les montagnes et les oliviers. Le seul bémol est la distance par rapport aux villes les plus proches (Alora et Pizarra), compter min 15 mn. Le chemin en terre est cependant très praticable à 30 km/h.Nos hôtes (propriétaire Paul en Angleterre et Doug sur place) ont été très aimables et réactifs, en répondant très rapidement à toutes nos questions, et en faisant en sorte que notre séjour soit le meilleur possible.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Een prachtig gelegen villa in de bergen met een panoramisch uitzicht.

Een prachtig gelegen villa in de bergen met een panoramisch uitzicht. Een mooi zwembad en veel plekken om te zitten, zowel zon als schaduw. Het huis is van alle gemakken voorzien. Doug is zeer behulpvaardig en zorgt voor veel dingen. Een fijne plek om te ontspannen.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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VACANCES EN ANDALOUSIE

Nous avons passé un tres bon moment dans cette tres belle villa andalouse située dotée dans la montagne et dotée d'une superbe piscine. A recommander !!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2024
Merci beaucoup. Nous sommes heureux que vous ayez passé de bonnes vacances. Vous serez toujours le bienvenu
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Perfect tranquil oasis

The villa is perfect, very comfortable and extremely well equipped. The indoor and outdoor spaces were fantastic. The pool was an absolute delight and a godsend in the high August temperatures. Communications with Paul from beginning to end were brilliant. Doug was there extremely quickly to help with the odd small issue and also on hand to give local hints and tips. The road leading to the villa is not a problem at all, just requires careful driving. The car rental suggested by Paul was perfect. We would highly recommend this space for anyone who enjoys peace, time to be with your family undisturbed and who want to enjoy exploring both local and more tourist driven attractions.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022
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