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Charming 2 bed 2 bath house with stunning views and plunge pool (10x8x5)

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Plunge pool 3m x 2.5m x1.6m (10ft x 8ft x 5ft)
Lounge with TV & Woodburner
Lounge
Lounge to kitchen
Kitchen to Lounge
Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Gaucín, AL
  • Popular LocationCastillo del Aguila5 min walk
  • Popular LocationFinca Cortesin Golf Club42 min drive
  • Popular LocationEstepona Beach54 min drive
  • AirportMálaga (AGP)118 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Charming 2 bed 2 bath house with stunning views and plunge pool (10x8x5)

Casa Carmen is peacefully located in the middle of the vibrant white village of Gaucin (close to the shops and restaurants) with stunning views across the mountains to Gibraltar and North Africa.
It is a traditional 3 storey character village property with architect-designed modern/original interior features. There are two main double bedrooms on the second floor, one en-suite with walk-in shower and the other served by a separate family bathroom with bath - all with modern suites and a contemporary polished cement finish. On the third floor is a double pull-out sofa bed for two further guests.
The ground floor comprises an open plan dining, lounge and stylish kitchen area leading through French doors and steps up to a two-tier terrace. On the first level is a delightfully planted terrace with sun loungers, Mexican chiminea, outdoor table with parasol seating 4-8 and an open shower. More steps lead up to a striking new plunge pool (10x8x5) with stunning views down the mountains to the Mediterranean, Gibraltar and North Africa. The entire property has a mix of chic ceiling/floor lights and subtle tile-encased ambient lights. On the third floor the small sitting/sleeping area opens out, through French doors, on to a large terraced balcony with magnificent views of the Genal Valley down to the coast and across the red-tiled village roofs. This terrace provides another ideal outdoor dining area.
The lounge boasts a large fireplace and flat screen TV, DVD player with HDMi cable connection to your laptop for viewing Netflix etc and Bose speakers with adapter for your smartphone music. (No SKY or terrestrial channels but a selection of DVD movies)
This delightful house is located in a quiet part of the village and yet on the doorstep of all amenities, including a small supermarket, countless classic Spanish tapas bars and fantastic restaurants offering modern and traditional cuisine.
To the north, the dramatic 15th century mountain top city of Ronda with Spain's oldest bullring, is only a memorable 40 minute drive away, while to the south, the Mediterranean coast/beaches including Marbella, Puerto Banus and Estepona are but 25-45 minutes away.

Property manager

Mike Gale

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Fireplace

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Onsite 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 VFT/MA/451810

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 required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Gaucin

Located in Gaucin, this vacation home is in the mountains. Finca Cortesin Golf Club and Estepona Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pileta Caves and Playa Gaviotas.
Map
Gaucín, AL

What's nearby

  • Castillo del Aguila - 5 min walk
  • Finca Cortesin Golf Club - 42 min drive
  • Estepona Golf - 50 min drive
  • Estepona Port and Marina - 52 min drive
  • Estepona Beach - 54 min drive

Getting around

  • Cortes de la Frontera Station - 17 min drive
  • Gibraltar (GIB) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bodeguita Chaparro - 13 min walk
  • Los Amigos - 30 min drive
  • Venta la Laguna - 25 min drive
  • La Taberna del Zorro - 4 min walk
  • Bar Paco Pepe - 4 min walk

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gareth J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Break
For our first break in 4 years we were hoping for something special and certainly found it in Gaucin. The property is lovely with all facilities you could wish for, whilst Kiko was very helpful. Would highly recommend, lovely house in a fantastic village.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

ELENA J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Preciosa casa en Gaucin
Muy buena opción para alojarse en un pueblo precioso. Es genial poderse bañar viendo tanto tejado y torre y ese maravilloso paisaje!!! Muy especial
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

maria jose m., Córdoba

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Casa bonita en Gaucin un pueblo amable y acogedor.
Hemos disfrutado de la casa de Mike y sobretodo de la piscinita y de sus fantásticas vistas. Aunque no conocimos a Mike la comunicación con el fue fluida. Kiko la persona de contacto en el pueblo estuvo a nuestra disposición en todo momento solucionando algún problema puntual. Echamos de menos un microondas y el no poder ver la tv . A pesar de esto seguro que volveremos y la recomendaremos a nuestros amigos.
Stayed 20 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Rosario D.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Días de relax en una casa acogedora y con todas las comodidades
Hemos pasado 3 noches es esta casa de Gaucin, pueblo blanco de la Serranía de Ronda, la casa tiene dia habitaciones de matrimonio pero también dispone de una amplia buhardilla con sofá cama de matrimonio y terraza con vistas!!! Nos ha encantado todo, destacamos el patio y la piscina con vistas panorámicas. El único pero que no hay antena para ver la tele... no íbamos a sentarnos a ver la tele pero es un detalle que cuesta poco solucionar!!!! El pueblo tiene encanto y sitios en los que degustar buena gastronomía española!!! Gracias Mike por ofrecernos este hogar temporal ❤️

10/10 Excellent

José Francisco R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Tranquilidad, excelentes vistas y buena comida.
Un lugar donde se encuentra el más absoluto sosiego y descanso. La cada está muy bien diseñada, es cómoda y está muy bien dotada de todo lo necesario. Solo echamos de menos un microondas. Excelente trato por parte de Kiko, la persona encargada de la entrega de llaves y del mantenimiento de la casa. El pueblo tiene unos lugares excelentes para comer y pasear.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Mike Gale

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Hello there! Thanks for looking at our house!
I am a Brit with Latin blood - my mother was from Colombia but I was brought up and educated in the UK. My family has had a long association with the Costa del Sol as my British grandfather and Colombian grandmother retired there in the 60s. After a superb holiday in Gaucin with my wife and daughter in 1999 I promised myself that one day I would own a holiday home there! Finally 4 years ago I achieved my goal. This is our holiday home and hopefully yours too if you decide to book. If there is anything more you wish to know or would like to have available at the property let me know. We want you to have a fabulous time as we do when we visit. Our housekeepers, Kiko and Manolí, will also be on hand during your stay for any help, support or information you may require.

Why they chose this property

With my Latin background I wanted to be somewhere that still retained a Spanish authenticity and feel to it, but that also inspired me by its location and ambience. Gaucin, in my opinion, is the perfect blend. The views across the mountains and to the sea are stupendous. It is far enough away from the coast to be able to keep its character and yet close enough for shopping/beach visits. There are many ex-pats both living and renting in and around the village but also a large proportion of locals that have kept the Spanish traditions and amenities. Once you arrive in Gaucin everywhere is accessible on foot, if a little hilly in places, but then I love the exercise and atmosphere!

Languages:

English, French, Spanish, Portuguese
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