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Spectacularly located luxury villa near Marbella - perfect for families

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Drone view of the villa
Pool and sun beds looking at the Mediterranean
View of the villa from the access road
Kitchen looking towards the dining area
Garden view
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 10356 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

Map
Benahavis, Malaga
  • Popular LocationLos Arqueros Golf & Country Club14 min drive
  • Popular LocationLa Quinta Golf18 min drive
  • Popular LocationSelwo Adventure Park22 min drive
  • AirportMálaga (AGP)72 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 6

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Spectacularly located luxury villa near Marbella - perfect for families

This beautiful recently built villa boasts every modern comfort, and is exclusively available for your holiday rental. The property boasts a spectacular position with magnificent uninterrupted views of the Mediterranean and mountains - every room enjoys a view of the sea.

Perfectly situated facing towards the south west the pool and sunbathing area enjoy all day sun to maximise your holiday time! Please note that this is the only villa listed on this web-site and located at the Monte Mayor estate where the pool and sunbathing area enjoy all day sun and where you will also have uninterrupted sea views!

Located within a fifteen to twenty minute drive of all local amenities (beaches, restaurants, supermarkets, golf, tennis and kids activities etc), the villa offers the perfect combination of being close to the action and yet far from the madding crowds of package tourists. Prepare to be amazed by the sheer beauty of the location and the privacy and quietness this ensures!

The villa's ground floor features an open plan very large, double height reception room. 40 inch flat screen HD television with SKY+ HD TV system, DVD/CD, ipod/iphone speaker dock. Guest Cloakroom. Dining area seating ten. Open plan Kitchen with breakfast bar includes a double oven, microwave, two fridges, dishwasher. Utility Room with washing machine. Two bedroom wing: double bedroom opening onto garden, with en-suite bathroom + twin/double bedroom also opening onto garden, with en-suite shower bathroom. Covered terrace with barbecue and external dining table seating ten.

The villa's 1st floor features the spectacular main entrance hall and staircase to the ground floor, and mezzanine gallery. Outside there is a balcony terrace with seating. Master double bedroom opening onto this terrace with en-suite bathroom with toilet, bidet, bath and shower. Two bedroom wing: double bedroom with private balcony and en-suite bathroom with bath and shower + twin/double bedroom with private balcony and en suite bathroom with shower.

Finally, at the top of the villa, there is also a roof terrace to capture the last rays of sun and offering even better views of the sea and mountains.

The villa is fully air conditioned for the hot summers, and is very well insulated for staying warm out of season.

The elegant, black tiled pool is the perfect size - 10 x 5 metres and has a uniform depth of 1.6m to maximise useability. With a salt not chlorine based system, the pool is also much more comfortable to swim and lounge in - you'll love the difference! Sun loungers and beach towels are provided.

Apart from splashing about in the pool, there are plenty of activities for the kids along the coast - including water parks, the nearby Selwoo safari park, Fuengirola zoo and the opportunity to take golf, horse riding and tennis lessons.

All the famous cultural and tourist sites of Andalucia can now be reached within an easy one to three hour drive from the villa, following huge investment in Andalucia’s transport infrastructure, making ideal day or overnight trips. Coastal Andalucia boasts not only the best climate in Europe, but also fine beaches, glamorous resorts, luxury shopping and sporting and leisure activities: in short the ideal environment for the all year round holiday maker. Inland the landscape changes from remote snow capped mountain ranges to ecologically important national parks, from the driest plains to the greenest valleys. Its legendary cultural identity includes five Unesco World Heritage sites (the great cities of Sevilla, Granada and Córdoba, the Doñana National Park and the renaissance towns of Úbeda and Baeza), being more than most countries can boast. Not far behind in cultural identity are Cádiz, Jerez, Málaga and Ronda and the renowned “white towns and villages” of which Casares, Medina Sidonia and Vejer de la Frontera are personal favourites.

Wine Tasting: For the dedicated wine taster, the world famous bodegas of Jerez de la Frontera, Sanlúcar de Barrameda and El Puerto de Santa Maria (together the three historic towns of the Sherry region) are just an hour and a half away, a beautiful drive through the spectacular countryside of the Alcornocales Natural Park. The best known bodega is Gonzalez Byass, home of Tio Pepe, which offers several daily tours as many other wineries do. Málaga province is also famed for its dessert wines, Lopez Hermanos being the premier winery (about an hour and half’s drive).

Golf: The coast of Andalucía is also nicknamed the Costa del Golf by dint of the fact that there are over 70 golf courses between Gibraltar and Málaga, with an increasing number nearby in the adjacent Cádiz province, offering a variety of challenges at all price levels. With the ideal climate for all year round golf, the area is the perfect destination for both golfing couples and groups. In recent years the following courses have hosted major professional tournaments, all within 45 minutes drive from the villa: Aloha, Finca Cortesin, La Quinta, Los Flamingos, San Roque and of course Valderrama, the spiritual home of Europe’s Ryder Cup resurgence.

Property manager

Reg Hoare

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
There are two cots and high chairs available

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number VFT/MA/222190

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

Benahavis

Located in Benahavis, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Puerto Banús Marina and Estepona Port and Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Puerto Banús Beach and Estepona Beach. ImagiArte and Bulevar San Pedro Alcántara are also worth visiting. Water skiing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
Map
Benahavis, Malaga

What's nearby

  • Los Arqueros Golf & Country Club - 14 min drive
  • La Quinta Golf - 18 min drive
  • Puerto Banús Beach - 21 min drive
  • Selwo Adventure Park - 22 min drive
  • Puerto Banús Marina - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Ronda Station - 66 min drive
  • Gibraltar (GIB) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jaipur Purple - 17 min drive
  • Atalaya Golf Restaurante - 16 min drive
  • El Campanario Restaurant - 16 min drive
  • Eddy's Bar - 19 min drive
  • El Gamonal - 17 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Holiday!
From start to finish, communication with the property owner and manager was excellent - all queries were answered promptly which was very reassuring. The villa is in a great and safe location and very clean with cleaning carried out during our stay (which was greatly appreciated). A pleasant surprise was finding food basics and wine upon our arrival which was very welcome. There was plenty of fridge space and the kitchen was well equipped. The bedrooms and bathrooms were clean and comfortable and overall we had a lovely and very memorable stay.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christian G., Hamburg

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Entspannte Idylle mit schönes Aussicht
Wir hatten eine schöne Zeit, viel Spaß und bestes Wetter. Vielen Dank dafür
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

vivienne h.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great potential
Should have been beautiful but now looking a bit sad . Broken and damaged equipment and furnishings require replacing . With a little TLC would be fabulous again . Beautiful secluded area close to amenities .
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alix W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent choice for a family holiday
This property was perfect for our recent family holiday - 7 adults and 3 children. The villa is huge with plenty of room to relax inside and outside and allow everyone to have a little space if they needed it. The house was in great condition, very well looked after and fully stocked with everything you'd need. The kitchen has everything you need to cater for a big group, which is ideal if you're eating in. Having 2 fridges in the kitchen really helps with a large group too. The lounge area was lovely, very relaxing and room for the whole family to sit down. Having the UK satellite channels was a godsend for the children too! Bedrooms all had ensuites and we were offered flexible set up of the beds with twins vs doubles in all rooms. The outside space was perfect - plenty of shade during the hottest part of the day in the patio area and under the huge parasol - and plenty of space to run around and play games outside too. In the pool storage room we found a great variety of toys and games - loads of ping pong balls and bats too, for the table. Pool was great and a good size for our group. As others have said, the drive is pretty steep and you do have to be careful with the timings of driving up/down and the gate automatically closing. We had 2 cars and there is just enough room to drive down and manoeuver around, to avoid reversing down if needed. The views are absolutely incredible from the house, and there's a little seating platform just down from the pool area which was a lovely surprise to find. The house is about a 15-minute drive to the main road through the mountains, but fairly easy to navigate once you've done it once. We visited Benahavis (20-minute drive) for dinner a couple of times and there are plenty of restaurants there (although not all are open on a Sunday). Communication with the owner was excellent and prompt from the point of booking, through to the trip. The information he provided about the house and the local area was very thorough and very helpful. We had a wonderful stay at this house and wouldn't hesitate to recommend!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

David Y.

Fantastic stay in luxury villa
It's in a beautiful situation, luxuriously appointed, but close enough to the excitement of Marbella or the tranquility of the white villages to suit all tatses. It was beautifully warm during our visit in October, so much so that the pool was in constant use. Kitchen big enough to cater for the 10 the villa sleeps, but plenty of resaurant choice within a short drive. Close enough to Malaga airport to be there for lunch without getting the first morning plane out of the UK!

About the host

Hosted by Reg Hoare

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I am Reg Hoare, the owner of Villa Cielo en la Tierra, which I personally designed and developed. I am British and live and work in London, but spend as much time as I can at the villa (usually out of season to ensure the villa is available for rental). It's definitely a second home for me!

Why they chose this property

I have been coming to Spain since I was a toddler and fell in love with Monte Mayor when I first visited it in 2001, buying some land a year later. Having put together my design, project team and financing, construction took place between 2008-10. I hope that you too will fall in love with Monte Mayor and Villa Cielo en la Tierra.

What makes this property unique

When Pepe the estate agent first showed me the plot, I was blown away - I'd told him I wanted Mediterranean and mountain views not golf course views, and wow did he deliver! Guest after guest, like me, has fallen in love with the beautiful views from the terraces, pool and garden - and with the incredible peace and quiet of the surroundings. Yet if you want some action, all the amenities and services are just 15-25 minutes drive away - the perfection combination of being away from it all but in the middle of it!

Languages:

English
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