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The view from the guest house to the Villa
Looking towards pool seating area
The Med!
Pagoda in the garden with sea views

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 14700 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Benalmádena, Andalucia
  • Selwo Marina
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Casino Torrequebrada
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Benalmadena Marina
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Málaga (AGP)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bunk beds guest house

1 Single Bunk Bed

Guest House 1

1 King Bed

Guest House 2

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom 5

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Villa and guest house with outstanding sea views extensive gardens and huge pool

Fabulous family villa (designed by the American architect, Frank Lloyd- Wright) and guesthouse in large, private gardens with many tropical plants, roses and citrus fruits. The urbanisation is one of the oldest on the Costa del Sol and has patrolling security at night. Most of the people who live here are permanent residents, giving the area a feeling of calm and stability- no night clubs in the neighbourhood, although you will find them a 15 minute car drive away.
The house has been our family home for over 30 years which means it doesn't have the typical "rental property feel". There are games and books, sewing stuff, toys, videos, dvd´s, a fully equipped kitchen, my cooking books, spices and baking stuffs. Please use it! There are two fridge freezers, washing machine/drier (although I never use it, preferring to dry the clothes naturally) a large Weber bbq, wifi, satellite tv, play house, basketball hoop, football goal, table tennis, beach bags & toys etc.
You are more than welcome to pick lemons for your evening drinks. There are several tropical and semi-tropical plants and fruits as well as roses and lilies, depending on the time of year. The pool is very large for a private villa and has a fence with 2 lockable gates. There is a slide (removable) and a diving board.
The property is ideal for families of three generations for example, and big enough so that you can all enjoy your own space or come together by the pool or dining table or one of the seating areas.
We supply all linen and towels as well as beach chairs, beach toys and cool bags- the house is and has been, our home for over 30 years so is fully equipped for families.
The villa has French doors in all rooms facing the expansive, flat lawns, making this a very easy and comfortable way to live for all ages. There are several seating areas, both in shade and sun, and we have four shaded areas for dining, drinks or relaxing, One outside the dining room, one by the pool, one behind the house and the other overlooking the sea.
There are several Championship golf courses nearby and a driving range within 0.5km. Gym, tennis and padel close-by. Beaches, many of them with Blue Flags, are within a 10 minute drive as is Aqua Park, Selwo Marina, Fuengirola Zoo and Benalmadena Marina. For anyone wanting to travel further, there are excellent train connections to Malaga, Cordoba, Sevilla and Madrid. This is a quiet area without bars and restaurants within the urbanisation but the village of Benalmadena Pueblo has a surprisingly large selection of really good restaurants!
Our 1 dog (Rango) may be on the property but not anywhere in your areas- he is looked after by the gardener and although very friendly, we ask that you don´t let him out (you are likely to lose your bbq chicken...or get his company in the pool). Please do not feed him.

Property manager

Jenny Axelson

Languages

Danish, English, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No split weeks in June, July and August and I have a minimum stay of 2 weeks during this period. Please enquire re Sept-May as more flexibility then!

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
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number CTC-2018071558

We should mention

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

About the area

Benalmádena

Located in Benalmádena, this villa is near theme parks and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carihuela Beach and Carvajal Beach, while Aqualand Torremolinos and Bioparc Fuengirola are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Consider Tivoli World, or check out an event or a game at Jose Maria Martin Carpena Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Benalmádena, Andalucia

What's nearby

  • Colomares Castle - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Tivoli World - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Selwo Marina - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Casino Torrequebrada - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Benalmadena Marina - 9 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Fuengirola Station - 11 min drive
  • Málaga (AGP) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Teppan Yaki - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante el Parador II - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bil Bil House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Trocadero Benalmadena - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Malibu Beach Bar - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa and guest house with outstanding sea views extensive gardens and huge pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Villa and guest house with outstanding sea views extensive gardens and huge pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa and guest house with outstanding sea views extensive gardens and huge pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa and guest house with outstanding sea views extensive gardens and huge pool?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Villa and guest house with outstanding sea views extensive gardens and huge pool located?

This family-friendly Benalmádena villa is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Colomares Castle, Butterfly Park of Benalmadena and Torrequebrada Golf Club. Tivoli World and Benalmadena Cable Car are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Natasha L.

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

Amazing holiday!

What an amazing place to stay! Perfect for all ages. Plenty of space inside and out for anyone to get quiet time if needed. Kids absolutely loved having the playhouse to play in when needing time out the sun. Communication with Jenny was fantastic. Always on hand to answer any questions and nothing was too much trouble. The house is so well equipped, has everything you need. This really was a brilliant find and definitely will be returning. We loved that the pool was gated all the way around, helped with the children. We can't thank Jenny enough for letting us stay in her beautiful family home. It was lovely to feel so welcome and relaxed
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank C.

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

Villa Acuario is lovely

Villa Acuario is the perfect holiday house. An oasis of tranquility and convenient to all the vibrant cultural site, sporting activities, shopping, and great restaurants in the Malaga area. The pergola is heaven—gorgeous views of the sea with soft breezes and comfy sofas. The garden is lovely and fragrant. The pool is large and central to the house and guest house. We had an awesome family reunion of 11 people of all ages from ages 1 to 70 years old. Everyone said it was the best holiday ever!! The main house is an ideal balance of a comfortable family home and elegance. The bedrooms (ensuite) are split on either side of the living, dining, and kitchen areas allowing for privacy for all the guests. The kitchen is a “cook’s kitchen”. There are 4 dining table options—next to the kitchen, formal dining table with a view of the garden and 2 large outdoor tables. The guest house allows for additional privacy and areas for people (for example older children) to gather together. The whole property feels like you are staying in your own private luxury resort. We spent half a day touring each in Malaga and Marbella, boating, hiking, and swimming on beaches and then went “home” to relax, talk, enjoy each other’s company and the beauty of the sea, house, and gardens. Jenny is a most welcoming and helpful host. She is available to answer any question, make recommendations (she recommended a fabulous chef to cook for us) and give local advice on where to hike or find necessities.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Wonderful stay

Beautiful location and large plot - would thoroughly recommend and hope to return next year!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doreen D.

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

Absolut traumhaft

Von Anfang bis Ende ein wunderbarer Urlaub in einem traumhaften Haus
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Reidun H.

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

Super familieferie

Over all forventning! Perfekt for familier med barn. Meget velutstyrt - flott beliggenhet - alle fasiliteter - hjelpsom og hyggelig vertskap. Anbefales!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victoria N.

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

Perfect Holiday

We have recently returned from a 10 day holiday at this amazing property. The main house, summer house and pool (basically everything) could not have been more perfect for our large family group of 12. We immediately felt at home and at ease. As mentioned in other reviews, Jenny, the owner, was exceptional, nothing was too much trouble. I have booked a number of villas previously and this was definitely the easiest and best interaction and villa I have had. We really didn't want to leave,!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon V.

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

Great stay in a great villa

Great large villa.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Virginia G.

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

Maravillosas vacaciones

La casa, es hermosa. Cuenta absolutamente con todo lo necesario para no preocuparte por nada. Totalmente adaptada a familias con niños pequeños. 100% recomendable! Deseamos repetir! Muchas gracias Jenny!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

darren c.

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

Great family location

Very good location and property is exactly as described. Suited all of your needs from 7 years old to 77! Owner was exceptional and i know helped my sister with any queries or questions including a video tour of the property before we turned up. Highly recommended for all
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jess M., Midleton, Co cork, Ireland

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

Fabulous summer holiday

We had a wonderful week with extended family in Jenny's house. Fitted 4 different families with different aged kids all of whom had a blast. Really well appointed kitchen with loads of equipment plus herbs, oils etc which was great. Loads of stuff to keep everyone busy......pool toys, pingpong table, basketball hoop. Also a piano which thrilled one of the guests! Location was great. Steep but very possible walk into beautiful Benalmedena Pueblo, also lots of convenient supermarkets nearby. Garden was beautiful and had loads of secret spaces for hiding out with a book. Only small criticism would be for such a large house parking is very limited. All in all a wonderful house, great holiday and a very approachable and helpful team!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Roald S.

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

Alle tiders feriested

Oppholdet på dette feriestedet overtraff våre forventninger. Usjenert beliggenhet med fin utsikt, romslig og rikt utstyrt for en storfamilie. Eieren var svært hjelpsom og imøtekommende i forhold til spørsmål vi hadde før og under oppholdet.

10/10 Excellent

CLIFF H.

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

A beautiful family home

We have had a brilliant week at villa Acuario. Jenny was very helpful before we arrived and during our stay answering any questions we had and offering advice about the area etc. The house it self was perfect for a larger group with children. Lots of exploring for the children to do in the gardens and the little play house was great! Filled with toys too. The pool was gated which made it nice and safe for the little ones. Very accommodating for babies. There was two travel cots available and high chairs so it really was perfect - we had six children under the age of 5! We had everything we needed. We spent our days around the pool using the bbq for lunches and had our evening meals out at some lovely restaurants. The pueblo would be walkable for adults but as we had so many young children we chose to get taxi’s. They arrived within 5 minutes and only cost 8 Euros to the pueblo (old town) and 13 to the beach / marina. Overall we had a fantastic week and if we were so exhausted from running round after small people all week we’d be booking again!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matty L., Tel Aviv

Perfect house, great location and lovely host

The best vacation thanks to the amazing house, beautiful garden and super pool. Jenny the host was so nice, informative and welcoming. The house is designed with a lot of love and care and so was the garden. We were 2 families and we spent 3 weeks with small kids and grownups and it was perfect. The pool has a fence so it was very safe for the small kids. It was August but there was cool air especially in the lovely pagoda, the view was amazing. Jenny the host was so nice and helped us in any question or request we had. The place looks even better then the pictures. Even the cleaner was super nice and we asked her to come every day to cook breakfast ( additional of course) and we totally fell in love with her. The house (including the guest house), pool and garden is highly maintained. The old town next to the house is very nice and has good restaurants. Thanks to all of this we had the perfect vacation and we definitely plan to go back.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by Jenny Axelson

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Hello,
I am Swedish but have lived abroad since I was 16- first in the UK and later in Spain. Photography is my profession but I also look after a couple of wonderful rental properties in the Stockholm archipelago and I travel as much as I can. I spend as much time as possible on boats, both in Sweden and in Spain. I have two children, now at university/working. We have lived in this wonderful house since -94 and it is a privilege! The children have grown up here and come back often. I am more than happy for you to write or call- I know this area well and will give any advice you need!

Why they chose this property

Because we have lived here as a family the house feels more like a home than a rental property and it is a wonderful and quiet area with easy access to beaches and night life, should you want it. The one level villa, together with the flat gardens make this a brilliant property for all ages- people tend to come with children and grand parents. The pool is very large for a private one and has a fence- not all properties do.

What makes this property unique

The views and tranquility along with the ease of living in this house is what I love the most!

Languages:

English, Spanish, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish