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Stunning views of downtown Malaga and Mediterranean Sea in the distance.
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Gather and catch up with family and friends.
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Malaga, AL
  • Picasso Museum Malaga
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Port of Malaga
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Malagueta Beach
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Málaga (AGP)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Crib

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Villa El Mirador Malaga - Private Pool

Las Golondrinas is a beautifully restored country villa nestled in the peaceful Malagan mountains with a private pool and WiFi internet. The house is also just about 20 km from Malaga's beach, port and rich cultural attractions (such as the birthplace of Pablo Picasso). The house has 6 large and comfortable bedrooms that can sleep up to 12 people, as well as 2 bathrooms. The house was restored recently and has maintained all its traditional charms - Arabic floor tiles, pebble mosaics and exposed stone and timber - whilst also providing modern conveniences such as WiFi internet, digital television, a dishwasher & a washing machine and an outside swimming pool to make your stay as comfortable as possible. The house is also just a 15 minute drive away from a grocery store and the celebrated El Túnel restaurant. Please click on the Owners Website link at the bottom of this page to visit our new website.

Property manager

Joy van Swieten

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 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

Málaga

Located in Palma-Palmilla, a neighbourhood in Málaga, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. Alcazaba and Málaga Cathedral are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Malagueta Beach and Los Alamos Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Aqualand Torremolinos and Santisimo Cristo de la Buena Muerte. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Malaga, AL

What's nearby

  • Picasso Museum Malaga - 13 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Alcazaba - 14 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Málaga Cathedral - 15 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Port of Malaga - 17 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Malagueta Beach - 29 min drive - 16.3 km

Getting around

  • Carranque Station - 13 min drive
  • Los Prados Station - 19 min drive
  • Málaga (AGP) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Heladería Fragola - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante el Mirador - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bar Restaurante Taxi - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kalúa Helado Artesanal - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa El Mirador Malaga - Private Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Villa El Mirador Malaga - Private Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is Villa El Mirador Malaga - Private Pool located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly villa is within 9 mi (15 km) of Malaga Botanical Garden, Santisimo Cristo de la Buena Muerte and MIMMA. Calle Larios and Picasso Museum Malaga are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hassan F.

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

Muy buena estancia

Muy buen lugar, el acceso en un principio es un poco complicado pero después se está muy bien. El propietario muy bueno y siempre pendiente a las necesidades que se le planteaban.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Les I.

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

Fabulous vacation spot.

We had a terrific family vacation at this peaceful and relaxing mountain villa. It had plenty of room for 12 guests and the views were spectacular in all directions. Out host, Ian, was very gracious and most accommodating. We would highly recommend staying here as long as you don't mind the 30 minute drive for groceries and provisions into Malaga along a winding mountain highway and narrow dirt road to get to/from the property.
Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Clara M.

Preciosa casa y ambiente super agradable

Éramos un grupo grande y la casa era muy cómoda para todos. Ian fue muy simpático y nos encantó en trato con él. 100% recomendable!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sean K.

Beautiful house, tranquil area and great hosts!

It was a wonderful stay. We got collected from the airport, and took the amazing drive up the road to the guesthouse. The views are spectacular! An amazing view of Malaga City, and also the surrounding areas. The guest house is great, plenty of room and a big table for everyone. It has a nice back terrace with table tennis, and a second terrace with games for kids and chillout area. At night there is no light pollution so the stars are amazing. And there were no mosquitos which is the best!! Overall it was one of the best holidays I have been on and we will definitely come back here again. The kids loved it as well, which made it so easy. They were so happy with the pool, the games and the zipline!! Thanks Ian and Sally for being so helpful as well :)

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie-Jayne F.

Fantastic holiday home

We stayed here for two weeks and I couldn’t fault it! It was lovely and clean on arrival, the pool was cleaned out regularly and if we needed anything Ian was there to help out. The kids loved going down to see his chickens and dogs, he made all of us feel welcome. Absolutely fantastic holiday home I would definitely recommend to everyone. We hope to go back again!

10/10 Excellent

Adam D., Budapest, Hungary

Perfect retreat for some quiet days!

We were looking for a place in Andalusia where we could enjoy nature and relaxation, and we found the best place! Up in the mountains, far from noisy beighbourhoods or cars with breathtaking sunsets every day! Sally and Ian were great, they answered all our questions about living in such an amazing place and in Spain in general and made our stay a very memorable one. Though having a car is a must as the location is remote, the mountain walks, the air and the nearby village with the traditional restaurants give enough options to relax and recharge if you dont want to go into the city of Malaga. Great memories!

10/10 Excellent

Ilse R.

What a beautiful place to stay!

The house is great, the location and the view stunning. In about 30 minutes by car you are in downtown Malaga. Follow the instructions Ian and Sally give you to get to the house. Our navigation system brought us somewhere else. But Ian picked us up to show us the way. Ian and Sally are very friendly and helpful.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Melanie C.

Beautiful rustic house with superb views

We went as a family of 10 of all ages and everyone of us enjoyed the pool, fantastic house, lovely hosts and super views plus we had the added treat and becoming friends with scampi (ian and sallys dog. One of many) she was a pleasure to have around. Lovely weather. Nice treats of ian...loved the figs and limes..thankyou. overall a fab holiday xxx
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Fantastic yet again!

This was our second visit and again we had an amazing time! We returned as a family of 7 and once again Ian & Sally were the perfect hosts. The house is still as stunning as ever and as an added extra there was a new fire pit if the weather was cold at night! As it was we didn't need this as the weather was fantastic!! They're are so many places to relax like the swimming pool, the front terrace, the swinging seat with beautiful mountain views and even a hammock to take a snooze! Lots of places to eat and drink and mix with the locals and we even had the pleasure of Ian & Sally showing us around some of the local restaurants. The house has everything you could need and nothing is too much trouble for the hosts. We will definitely be returning sometime this year. Thank you to our lovely hosts Ian & Sally for making our holiday so wonderful!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Libby M.

Little piece of heaven

I spent Christmas here with my husband and adult daughter and we instantly fell in love with the place. The house is fully equipped and the owners Sally and Ian live nearby and were more than helpful and extremely welcoming. The house has a huge log burning stove which Ian kindly lit for us every evening when we were out. Sally gave us some delicious home made cheese and free range eggs from their own hens. The terrace has amazing views down over Malaga and there is a pool, a barbecue area and lots of little cozy nooks with seats, hammocks, swings, etc to sit out and relax in. We had a most relaxing holiday here and yet it's only approx 10km away from the hustle and bustle of Malaga which, I have to say, the three of us loved also. I can't wait to make a return visit to this beautiful little piece of heaven. Thanks Sally and Ian x
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

peter c.

Amazing!!!!

We were a family of 10 but the house can accommodate 13-14 people and had everything you needed. The BBQ was just what we needed to eat at nights but there are local restaurants about 10 mins away which accommodate your every needs. The different spots to relax in the garden are fantastic and from the hammock the views of the mountains are spectacular. Malaga is only a 30 min drive away and the views from the house especially at night are amazing. Ian & Sally are the perfect hosts and took us shopping and helped with all our needs even cooking for us some of their favourite recipes. Their extended family of animals make the holiday so different and we loved the goats cheese from Paco the goat herder and thanks Sally for all the eggs!! There are even games in the garden for all ages to have fun with!! Thanks Sally & Ian for a wonderful holiday! We will definitely be returning to this haven of tranquility!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ian tomblin

Los Golindrinos

Simply one of the best Holidays I've had for years and one of the most stunning settings you could wish for.From the minute we arrived and were met by Ian and Sal we knew that we'd struck Gold. The house has everything you need for a relaxing and peaceful time but you can be down on the coast and amongst the restaurants and bars in 30 minutes or less. When we first arrived we had all sorts of excursions planned but after a couple of days we pretty much decided we had everything we needed right there and proceeded to chill like never before. Ian and Sal know everything there is to know about this Idilic mountain setting and can point you in the direction of whatever you may require.The majority of which is produced locally. The Sunsets are mind blowing and cool mountain breezes make the evening temperature perfect after a long hot day. This place is MAGIC and we've already booked for next year. Can't wait.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stunning views

Sally and Ian's house is very different. It is very Spanish and in a beautiful location. The views of the coast and Malaga are absolutely stunning. The local area is very picturesque and there are interesting places to visit. If you like walking you will love it. Sally and Ian make the most delightful hosts and I can guarantee you will have great fun with them.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

wonderful holiday!

We spent a wonderful week in Las Golondrinas. The house is lovely, clean and comfortable; we had all what we needed, including a romantic view! It is near Malaga, so we could enjoy day trips in the region. Some days we just relaxed in the house, swimming in the pool, walking in the sourranding area and cooking on the grill in the court yard. Ian and Sally are fantastic people and gave us the opportunity to taste some natural traditional food. I personally suggest the goat cheese, I'm fond of it! I even learned to make it, all passages, from milking the goat to..eating my cheese! It tastes best!I will remind this experience in Las Golondrinas for ever
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay

My wife and I stayed at this property and loved it. A romantic getaway with beautiful views of the mountains and plenty of space. The host was gracious enough to bring up their homade cheeses and we even had the opportunity to milk the goats. Great stay highly recommend.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

Nice place to be

Nice and beautiful house in the mountains, very helpfull owner, I liked most watching sunrises and sunsets So in all really nice place to spend your holidays
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

great time in andalucia- eine schöne Zeit

We enjoyed very much our time at this house...sitting on the terrace, looking into the valleys.. this was really nice. One needs about 30 minutes to access the autoroute, from there it´s not far to either Malaga or up north to Granada etc. We liked to have the possibility to have barbecue on site. About the house itself: There were two bathrooms with showers and toilets inside. The living room consists of a table where there was space for everyone (When I was looking for houses this was not always the case!), same with a round table on the terrace. There´s not too much luxury (which could be expected), however, with a fire in the oven and thanks to the stunning landscape and the friendly hosts it was a great place for us.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Unas vacaciones excelentes

Hemos pasado unas vacaciones con la familia estupendas, ya que lo que buscábamos era tener tiempo para descansar, hacer largos paseos, disfrutar del sol y sobre todo de la tranquilidad. Hemos tenido oportunidad tambien de visitar Málaga centro y alrrededores. La casa está muy bien equipada, decorada con muy buen gusto, con piscina y es bastante cómoda como para alojar a una familia entera. La hospitalidad es excelente, y agradecemos mucho a Ian y Sally por toda la ayuda e información que nos han otorgado, nos han hecho sentir como en casa y no han dudado en ningun momento en preocuparse por nosotros y nuestra estancia allí. Los niños han disfrutado muchísimo de la naturaleza y de los animales, en definitiva todos hemos disfrutado y con seguridad volveremos a repetirlo! Se lo recomendamos a todas las familias que quieran pasar unas vacaciones diferentes.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Sabina R., Montreal, QC

Beautiful but not quite what we expected

We were 12 people (8 adults and 5 young kids) staying for a total of 3 weeks during the month of August 2013. The great points of this property: - fantastic views - well renovated and beautiful house - the terrasses are very nice and spacious - the owners are great and accomodating - it was nice to have a pool, a ping-pong table and a badminton court - the price was really great especially for the busy and touristic month of August in the region - and did we mention the amazing views! The cons for a long-term stay: - The house should be properly described as rural and rustic. - The road to get to the house was not as easy as described in the advertisement. The sinuous mountain road is long, and part of the drive is also unpaved. Once we got used to it, about half way into the vacation, it was less stressful to get there. - The water is not drinkable in the house, and it should have been mentioned in the advertisement. - There is no cleaning service every week as promised in the ad for longer stays. - There is no tennis court. It is a badminton space with a net. - We would have appreciated having nets on the windows. - The wi-fi connection is very bad. In conclusion, with a more accurate advertised description of the house, we would have been better informed about the property before getting there. The house itself is great, and the stay in the mountains was a welcome break from daily life. The hosts are great people.

About the host

Hosted by Joy van Swieten

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My name is Joy, I am an ambitious entrepreneur in my mid twenties with a goal to create a beautiful place for families and friends to come together. On the side I build custom made camper interiors to free my creativity and pay of my loan.
I’m just kidding, you’re actually paying of my loan. That’s why I will make sure I’ll be the best host I can be !

Come and enjoy our beautiful sunsets, we have a fire pit, swimming pool, ping pong table, bbq o yeah, did I mention the best views from montes de Malaga? ;)

Hope to see you soon!

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English, Spanish
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