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Los Calamares, central Playa Blanca. Luxury Villa; Private Pool, Air-Con; Wifi

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Playa Blanca, CN
  • Playa Blanca
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Playa Flamingo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Marina Rubicon
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Arrecife (ACE-Lanzarote)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 - Four poster suite

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 - Garden Suite

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - Twin room

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4 - Twin room

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - Four Poster en-suite shower room

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2 - Garden Suite en-suite shower room

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Family Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Los Calamares, central Playa Blanca. Luxury Villa; Private Pool, Air-Con; Wifi

Casa Abuelo is located in the much sought after private road of Los Calamares in the heart of Playa Blanca village (5 minute walk to shops, restaurants, bars and beach).

We purchased the property as a holiday home for our young family in 2012 and it has undergone a sensitive extension and modernisation programme since then. The villa is finished to a high standard, with stone tiles, mosaics, beautiful kitchen, good quality appliances, powerful showers and handcrafted wooden doors and pergola made for us by a local craftsman.

The villa offers a spacious and luxurious self catering property just a few minutes walk from the main beaches and restaurants of Playa Blanca village; yet with all the benefits of being set in a peaceful, mature, residential development. The property offers four bedrooms (two en-suite), open-plan living/dining room and large modern kitchen with bi-fold doors to the garden.

The living area offers large flat-screen Samsung TV with internet TV system offering all British TV channels along with Sky channels (movies, sport, Atlantic etc), hundreds of Freeview channels and a large selection of box sets and movies on demand. There is free high-speed wifi available to guests throughout the villa (upgraded summer 2018).

All four bedrooms are air-conditioned (new system installed summer 2017) and have sliding doors opening out onto the surrounding garden and patio areas. Both the king and super-king mattresses in the main suites have been imported from the UK to ensure you sleep in the utmost comfort during your stay. The linen is all 100% cotton, as are the towels (pool towels also provided). Cots and highchairs can also be provided if required and there is a selection of children books and toys.

Externally, the property offers a beautiful and spacious pool complex comprising a free-form pool (depth range 1m-1.8m), jacuzzi spa and children's paddling pool (depth approx. 40-60cm). All three pools are linked by marble waterfalls and are solar heater with electrical backup heating (jacuzzi sometimes left unheated during colder winter months to keep main pool temperature as high as possible). A secure gate and low wall prevent young children from easily accessing the pool area and the garden's side gate can be bolted to ensure that children are free to play in the rear garden without any risk of being able to access the pools. There is also access to a large shared pool (unheated) a few minute's walk away as well as the communal tennis courts.

Property manager

Alexis Marsh

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

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

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property

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Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Yaiza

Located in Yaiza, this villa is by the sea. Marina Rubicon and Lanzarote Golf Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Playa Blanca and Lanzarote Beaches. Travelling with kids? Consider Aqualava Water Park, or check out an event or a game at Papagayo Fitness Center. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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Playa Blanca, CN

What's nearby

  • Playa Blanca - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Dorada Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Aqualava Water Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Playa Flamingo - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Marina Rubicon - 6 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Arrecife (ACE-Lanzarote) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Terraza Restaurante Brisa Marina - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Old Mill Irish Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante la Bahía - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Gondola - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Curry House - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Los Calamares, central Playa Blanca. Luxury Villa; Private Pool, Air-Con; Wifi have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Los Calamares, central Playa Blanca. Luxury Villa; Private Pool, Air-Con; Wifi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Los Calamares, central Playa Blanca. Luxury Villa; Private Pool, Air-Con; Wifi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Los Calamares, central Playa Blanca. Luxury Villa; Private Pool, Air-Con; Wifi?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Los Calamares, central Playa Blanca. Luxury Villa; Private Pool, Air-Con; Wifi located?

This family-friendly Yaiza villa is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Nuestra Senora del Carmen Square and Playa Blanca. Aqualava Water Park and Dorada Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Neil K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic villa
The listing and images don't do this villa justice, everything about it was fantastic.The villa is really big, there were 6 of us and more than enough space inside and out. The bedrooms were really big, with comfortable beds. Huge kitchen with everything you could possibly need. So many outside spaces to enjoy. The pool was a little chilly but we were staying in February so expected. But when the sun was hot the pool was lovely. Location is also fantastic - short 5 min walk to a great supermarket with everything you need including fresh deli, butcher and fish counter. And you can walk into Playa Blanca with plenty of shops and restaurants and the beach in less than 10 mins. We also visited the waterpark one day and that was only 15 min walk. Icing on the cake was the very generous and kind welcome package, which was a joy to find on arrival.Really was one of the best stays we've had and we'd love to go back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely Villa
Property is in excellent condition and feels very much like a family home. Welcome pack was thoughtful and generous.
Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Villa in a great location
Lovely villa so much so we keep coming back, a small walk to the town and ideally located. Great comms from Alexis the owner and a nice food and drink arrival pack for you when you arrive, great personal touches!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bijal P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantasic villa, fantastic location
The villa is fantastic! Great location; quiet, but close to the promenade within walking distance. The villa itself was very well equipped and the welcome pack was extensive and the directions to the villa are clear. We also had a few essentials left for us, such as milk, water, bread, beer, wine, to welcome us, which was a nice touch. Pool area is great, even though in the front of the villa, it's still private. The kitchen is large and has everything you would need. Some of the twin beds weren't that comfortable, but that's more to do with the mattresses possibly being a little old. Think the bedrooms are designed in the Spanish style, so not much hooks there, or in the bathrooms, but we made it work and it wasn't anything that caused issues. Overall, a great villa, great location and a great holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

valerie t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Une maison proche de tout
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour dans cette maison tres accessible pour des personnes âgées, proche des commerces et de la mer. Une belle piscine sécurisée pour les tous petits. Nous avons juste été un peu déçus d'attendre mercredi pour le nettoyage complet de la piscine et aurions aimé le changement des serviettes en milieu de semaine, mais à par cela, tout était parfait !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic family villa
This villa is a fantastic find. Great location - short walk to the shops, the beaches, the playground, and the restaurants and bars along the seafront. My family stayed for a week and the villa was well-equipped for our party of 4 adults and a 2 year old. It's nicely decorated and has all you need for a family holiday. The pool was lovely and the addition of a toddler splash pool was excellent. The neighbours attached were noisy for 3 nights (banging and music) while we were there, but it was only audible in the master bedroom and stopped around 1am. Given this is out of anyone's control, I'm not noting it to complain, more to signal that if neighbours are there when you stay, earplugs would be handy. Alexis was easily contactable throughout our stay if we had any queries. Staying at this villa made our holiday so enjoyable. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Villa
Myself and 5 fiends stayed for a long weekend at this lovely villa. Communications with the owner were great. Villa lovely and clean. Fully stocked. Great location. I think the only thing that would have made it prefect would have been 2 more sunbeds. But overall really great.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Martyn J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
a little disappointing
A pleasant villa. However the pool is in the front of the property facing North. Because of this you have to chase the sunny spots around the villa. Also it is semi-detached and during our stay the neighbours were very noisy throughout the night in the main bedroom with the 4 poster. Also the pool area and the paved areas were all very dirty.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Villa and location
We've been coming to Lanzarote for the past 15+ years and I have to say this is one of the nicest Villa's we've stayed in during our stays. Comms with Alexis has been good and she always comes straight back to you. We will definitely be coming back to this villa.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

marie b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Villa Abuelo
Overall very good stay, villa a little tired, found many missing light bulbs making villa very dark. Had small issue with sink and also tissues coming through small pool filter. Sink dealt with promptly by maintenance guy who was excellent. Did feel other guy was slightly rude and stated nothing could be done about small pool, not a big issue. Despite a few niggles I would recommend the villa and the area
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kieran L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mr Lomas
Very nice property. great pool for the family, very quiet location. We would definitely recommend
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Villa
Property was exactly as described and very comfortable - excellent kitchen and kids loved the pool. Location is excellent close to everything including a great supermarket.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Susan S., Warwickshire, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Enjoyed our stay. Found the villa Location very good for walking into central Playa Blanca. Villa reasonably well equipped. Pool a little chilly, but good for a swim once in.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Deborah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely large villa in a very central location with easy access to promenade , sea, restaurants etc
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay . Couple of issues dealt with by management service promptly . Nice large and well equipped kitchen and lovely pool and pool area . Great barbecue too
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Villa
The Villa was really well located in our preferred area so no car was necessary. The villa is really nice with fantastic outdoor and indoor space the pool was great and the space served both sun lovers and those preferring the shade. We will be back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Sue W., Poulton le Fylde

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location
My mistake
Not what I expected. I was attracted by the website’s photos and the words luxury & luxurious. Yes it exactly as shown on the photos but once you get past the WOW factor of walking into the villa the situation deteriorates. None of the bathrooms are fitted with toilet roll holders, towel rails, clothes hooks or shelves for toiletries. None of the bedrooms have drawer storage or shelf space other than student style hanging canvas things although there is a lot of hanging space. The showers were awful with little water pressure which surged, gurgled and fluctuated in temperature. there must be an issue to be rectified here as we initially had no hot water for the first three days. Later, during our stay there was water pouring out of the swimming pool & none in the house. This was quickly rectified but I think temporarily as the pool pump was screaming away as we left the villa. The broadband strength was insufficient to operate the Tv on any channel throughout our stay. The owner was made aware of the issues but did not accept any responsibility or offer any recompense nor release us from our third weeks stay when requested.
Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Chris T., Herefordshire

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Good & not so good
Good; Location amazing for beaches, bars, restaurants and shops: Beds - Wow - amazing, top quality and so comfortable Fridge freezer & kitchen. Well stocked appliances and easy to live with. TV - excellent selection (but WiFi struggled at times with Netflix). Karen - manager in lanzarote - great with communication Not so good; The owner is difficult to get hold of and doesn’t reply to emails etc? Hot water (showers, sinks) absolutely freezing cold until the solar panels get hot (around lunchtime) and also no pressure ever? Pool - Beautiful to look at but absolutely freezing all of the time we were staying? House appears to be all ran by solar energy and during the summer months this must be satisfactory? But now at the end of October it isn’t sufficient? Karen did send an engineer out twice but he could not sort things? Such a shame as we love a pool and it was the main reason we booked the villa. Only stayed for 5 days otherwise we would have checked out and found something else, which is Such a shame as we were so looking forward to the villa Have used VRBO / Home & away many times and this is the 1st time we have ever left negative feedback.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alberto L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Buen alojamiento
Limpio, amplio y bien situado
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darren L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Lovely villa, had everything you needed. Great central location, a short car journey to Rubicon Marina, taxi about €5 and only 5 minutes walk to bars and restaurants. Would recommend.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Esther H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Casi como en casa
El alojamiento es bastante cómodo, en una zona tranquila pero cercana al centro de Playa Blanca, con la playa bastante cerca (a 10 minutos caminando la más próxima) y un supermercado a 600 m. Se nota que es una casa que se hizo con la intención de disfrutar con la familia. La piscina estaba bastante bien, en perfectas condiciones.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S., Eye Suffolk

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect villa and location
A wonderful holiday in a superb villa.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous villa!
We had a wonderful family stay at this gorgeous villa. The location was perfect - just five minutes to the supermarket and a couple more to the seafront of Playa Blanca. The kitchen of the villa was wonderful - not only did it look lovely, it was so well organised. Bifold doors opened on to an outdoor dining area, the pool jacuzzi etc. Each bedroom also had french doors leading to a lovely shaded area . There were three lovely bathrooms, so no queueing for showers! The pool and pool area were brilliant, as was the jacuzzi. We didn't use the children's pool. We also appreciated that were some toys and pool toys for our two year old to enjoy. As we arrived very late in the evening, the welcome pack of food and drinks in the generous American style fridge was very welcome indeed. We had little contact with the property manager (since we didn't really encounter any problems) , but found that Alexis (the owner) was very responsive and helpful when we were planning our holiday. Our stay was far too short and we look forward to returning soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ian L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Property
We’ve stayed in various locations around Playa Blanca and this is by far one of the best locations for the main town. A really lovely property with excellent facilities. Alexis made it very easy to alter our dates as well and nothing seemed a problem. My grandchildren had a great time as we all did. I just wish we could have stayed for two weeks....or maybe forever!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

keeley w.

Totally exceeded expectations!
The villa looked fantastic from the pictures but we were absolutely amazed when we arrived! What a fantastic holiday home we travelled as 4 adults with a young child all the facilities suited us well and the outside areas were very child friendly. The whole design and layout of the villa is great really modern & clean, plenty of outside seating areas to follow the sun! The pool was a hit with our 7 year old and we were all massively impressed with the villa! I would like to thank Alexis and her family for allowing us to stay we would love to return in the future!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Corinthe N.

Fantastic villa
We have just spent 2 weeks at this amazing villa, one week with our family and one week on our own. What a fantastic place to holiday from the day we arrived with the welcome pack to the day we left I cannot recommend it enough. There was plenty of space for 3 couples, the outside space was amazing and the pool and jacuzzi were well used. It's close proximity to the shops, bars etc was great and the taxis were very reasonable. I would recommend this villa to anyone wanting a luxury villa with superb facilities.

About the host

Hosted by Alexis Marsh

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Having travelled to Lanzarote with our young family countless times over the past 8 years we took the plunge and bought "Casa Abuelo" (named for my late Grandfather) in the summer of 2012.

With two daughters who love to swim the villa's pool complex was built with them in mind. We often holiday with friends and family and having two very separate suites at the villa is perfect for us when travelling to allow independence and privacy when desired.

Why they chose this property

Having travelled to Lanzarote with our young family numerous times over the past 8 years we purchased our own villa, Casa Abuelo, in 2012.

We have modernised and fully renovated the villa to offer everything that we looked for ourselves in a family holiday - comfortable mattresses, air-conditioning, a fabulous gated pool with separate children's pool, jacuzzi, secluded gardens, highspeed broadband and all just a few minutes walk from the centre of Playa Blanca village.

Playa Blanca itself is host to a large number of shops and restaurants and, with the village centre, beach and bus station just a few minutes walk car hire is not a necessity.

For more info please visit www.casa-abuelo.com

What makes this property unique

- two beautiful master bedrooms with en-suite shower rooms
- large comfortable mattresses imported from the UK
- two additional twin rooms
- glass patio doors to all four bedrooms
- black-out lined curtains to all bedrooms
- air conditioning in all bedrooms
- open plan kitchen with beautiful bi-fold glass doors
- television with UK channels and Sky
- DVD player
- CD player
- highspeed broadband
- private garden with high surrounding walls
- large free-form gated private pool
- separate jacuzzi and toddler pool.
- south-facing private garden to rear of the property
- hand carved wooden pergoda to front and rear of property
- off-road parking
- use of communal tennis courts
- just a few minutes walk to Playa Blanca centre

Languages:

English