House in Mijas, AL

Priceless view at the top of the sea

Priceless view at the top of the sea

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Exterior
Property grounds
The view of the sea from our mountaintop villa
Exterior
Pool

Overview of Priceless view at the top of the sea

9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10400 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

Mijas, AL
  • Popular LocationMijas Golf Course15 min drive
  • Popular LocationCarvajal Beach16 min drive
  • Popular LocationLos Boliches Beach16 min drive
  • AirportMálaga (AGP)33 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Priceless view at the top of the sea

Our Spanish villa offers stunning views of the Mediterranean sea and the Costa del Sol. It is a remarkable location. In the heart of Andalucia, Las Columnas offers easy access to the sea, many golf courses within driving distance and a homelike environment and is only twenty minutes from the Malaga airport. Las Columnas is just a short walk from Mijas, one of Spain's most famous 'white villages'.

The home's most unique feature is its 13 ancient Roman marble columns in the front of the home. Based on a traditional center-courtyard Moorish design, there is ample patio space to enjoy the outdoors. The villa was built in the 1970s and was intended as a retirement home that could accommodate visits from family and friends. There are five bedrooms and three have en suite bathrooms. Two master bedrooms have new beds, one of which is a "super" queen bed. The remaining three bedrooms have twin beds to to accommodate different family sizes. Each bathroom has a shower and one bathroom also has a bathtub. All the bedrooms have air conditioning "splits." The villa is a great option for family vacations and special events however not all aspects of the villa have been modernized. We are in the process of updating aspects of the house and making it more environmentally sustainable. The kitchen is small but serviceable and the living room (salon) is moderately sized as the villa was designed for outdoor living. The diningroom, which has a lovely gas fireplace, can seat ten, though most of our guests prefer to dine outside. We have excellent wi-fi.

Mijas, the quaint 'white village'of Andalucia, offers all the modern conveniences of grocery/souvenier shopping, plus wonderful dining experiences. Our family has always loved many of the restaurants in town which one can walk to or take an inexp[ensive taxi (as the return trip means walking up our steep hill). Farther into the village, you will find the old square, Spain's only square bullring and 17th century reliefs found in the town's oldest and most beautiful churches. There are gardens, a playground and an amphitheatre in this upper part of town.

Outside of Mijas, there are many cultural highlights. In a day's drive, you can visit the Alhambra in Granada, or the high village of Ronda, Seville or Cordoba. Malaga, Andalucia's capital, has many cultural hotspots and a famous botanical garden in the center of the city. Don't miss some old fashioned tapas bars in Malaga. An easy train ride will bring you to the center of rhe city. For younger children, don't miss Tivoli Gardens, an amusement park, just 20 minutes west of our house. For those who are interested in nightlife, there are many clubs in Funegirola, Marbella, and Malaga.

The property also provides convenient access to world famous golf courses. The closes of these (10 minutes from the villsa) is Seve Ballestores' private design, 'Alhaurin'. Mijas Golf, 10 minutes south of the house, is a 36 hole course cut from an old olive tree plantation. About 20 minutes from the house is La Cala, the winter home to the Swedish National Golf Team. Vallederama, the Ryder Cup course, is approximately 35 minutes from Las Columnas. If you are looking for a true beachside course, try Torrequebrada, about 20 minutes southwest of the house. A quaint, little course nestled in the hills northeast of Mijas is Lauro Golf-great value for money and always has open tee times.

If you want beach time, the Costa del Sol beaches are a short drive down the hill. A cabana for a day is about 5 euros and he beachside restaurants offer delicious, fresh seafood and other fare and a great place to hang out with a glass of beer.


Keywords: Andalucia, Costa Del Sol, Mediterranean Sea, beach, mountains, golf, culture, history, cuisine, theme park

Property manager

Felicity Barry

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed
Only small family weddings are allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Only small family weddings are allowed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

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

About the area

Mijas

Located in Mijas, this villa is near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Los Boliches Beach and Carvajal Beach, while Bioparc Fuengirola and Aqualand Torremolinos are popular area attractions. Traveling with kids? Consider Playa Mini Golf Espana and La Plaza de los Chinorros. Jet skiing and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hunting nearby.

What's nearby

  • Plaza de la Constitucion - 3 min drive
  • Mijas Plaza de Toros - 5 min drive
  • Mijas Golf Course - 15 min drive
  • Carvajal Beach - 16 min drive
  • Los Boliches Beach - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Fuengirola Station - 15 min drive
  • Malaga Airport (AGP) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurant Bar el Nino - 4 min drive
  • El Higuerón - 5 min drive
  • Restaurante la Alcazaba - 3 min drive
  • Koco bistró - 17 min walk
  • Piscina Bar Infinity - 7 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Dennis B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Great Location and view let down my interior facilities
Location, view excellent. interior tired especially showers baths etc. Also a number of sockets loose. Pool large but deep, not suitable for children under teenage years. Good story history, purchased and passed down to children of original owners US based build in 1969. Now a little unloved.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Emma S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Lovely stay in Mijas
A beautiful house, in its day, in an enviable location. The bones of the house are exceptional but the kitchen, the bathrooms and windows need to be updated. Simple things like a brush to sweep up were missing. More options in cooking dishes and crockery needed. Overall however a lovely house and communication with the owners was speedy, informative and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert W., London

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great value property
Have rented this for past 7 years. Never disappointed. Great for a large group. Only 20 min walk to Mijas Pueblo but watch out for steep hill at start or finish of your walk. Only 6€ for a taxi if you don’t feel like walking.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Julia d., Oviedo

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Estupendas vacaciones
Es tal y como muestran las fotos, amplísimo ,con una piscina enorme y muchísimo jardín. La casa es muy grande aunque renovar la cocina estaría bien .En general ha cumplido con nuestras expectativas. Sitio supertranquilo y muy cerca del pueblo al que se va dando un paseo, la vuelta es empinada pero corta.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neil O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a view!
Spectacular property walking distance from the beautiful Mijas village. We absolutely loved it as a base for a golfing trip and will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Felicity Barry

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My family has spent our summers at this home from 1970. We love going to the beach during the day and dining out in Mijas at night.

Why they chose this property

My parents designed and built their dream home on a mountaintop in the Costa Del Sol. We are the sole owners of this grand villa and have enjoyed bringing our own families here for over 40 years. This property is especially unique in that 13 marble ancient Roman columnas hold up the second floor terracing that encompasses this villa. These columns were found in a field by my parents and were quickly incorporated into the design of the villa. Other features for your comfort-a brand new heating and cooling system in all the bedrooms and a new gas fireplace in the dining room adds ambiance and a wonderful source of heat.

What makes this property unique

Las Columnas is perfect for multi generational families. Between strolling through the quiet streets of Mijas or Moorish ruins around Andalucia to world famous golf to the quintessential beach atmosphere of the coast, Las Columnas is near it all. Added benefits to our villa-we have just purchased all new furniture, including mattresses and beds. You won't get a better night's sleep anywhere.
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