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

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A swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by a blue fence and lounge chairs.
A large, single-story house with a tiled roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and various trees.
An outdoor patio with a covered dining area, a pool, and a view of a building in the background.
A garden with a view of the ocean, a stone wall, and a gazebo.
A dining area with a large table and chairs, a patterned rug, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Set against ocean views, this villa offers ample space for 14 guests across 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. It features 1 outdoor pool and a patio for relaxation. Families can enjoy activities like snorkeling and sailing, while nearby attractions include Plaza de Espana and Museo de Arte Precolumbino.

Highlights

  • Room to spread out

    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment

    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Close to Plaza de Espana
7 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Air-conditioning
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Toys

Explore the area

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Benalmádena, Andalucia
  • Place, Plaza de Espana
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Colomares Castle
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Benalmadena Golf
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Málaga (AGP)
    ‪11 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.

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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

Property Registration Number VFT/MA/21076
Property # 1348852vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Benalmádena

Located in Rancho Domingo, a neighbourhood in Benalmádena, this villa is near theme parks and by the sea. Benalmadena Marina and Port of Malaga are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Carihuela Beach and Carvajal Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Sea Life Benalmádena, or check out an event or a game at Jose Maria Martin Carpena Arena. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Benalmádena, Andalucia

What's nearby

  • Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Plaza de Espana - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Buddhist Temple - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Colomares Castle - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Benalmadena Golf - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • El Pinillo Station - 9 min drive
  • Málaga (AGP) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante El Parador - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Querida Nieta - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Escorpio restaurante - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Liceo - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria Vistamare - ‬11 min walk

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Villa and guest house with outstanding sea views extensive gardens and huge pool?

As of 18 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa and guest house with outstanding sea views extensive gardens and huge pool on 2 November 2026 start from NZ$26,012, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Villa and guest house with outstanding sea views extensive gardens and huge pool?

On-site parking is available at the 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 Benalmadena Golf, Butterfly Park of Benalmadena and Torrequebrada Golf Club. Colomares Castle and Benalmadena Cable Car are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were a family of 12 and a mix of ages. We all loved our 2 week stay. The villa is set in a lovely peaceful area but with easy access to all the amenities.It was very hot when we were there and the pool was fantastic for keeping out of the heat and aircon in all rooms was a relief, especially at night. The villa is set in a lovely peaceful area but with easy access to all the amenities. The property has everything you need and more and it feels like home rather than just a holiday rental. We didn't hire a car which was do-able. It is a steep walk up to the town but we managed and used the local taxi's and buses a lot, which we worked out was cheaper than hiring cars as we would have needed 3 vehicles for us all for days trips etc. The local town Benalmadena Pueblo is lovely, we found a great bakery, butchers, supermarket and there are some great restaurants and bars. The coast is so close too, you are spoilt for choice for things to do. We went to Malaga, the Zoo, the beach but I think lazy days by the (very clean) pool were probably our favourite. Jenny is a lovely friendly host and she answered any queries we had straight away. Thank you Jenny for sharing your lovely villa. We hope to return one day!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2026
Dear Sally, thank you so much and nothing makes me happier than to know you and your family have had a lovely time. It´s been a total pleasure and I hope to be able to welcome you back!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and Lovely

This is a beautiful home with large gracious rooms. Plenty of room for all ages. Great kitchen with all the gadgets and mod-cons. The pool is full sized and very secure with the iron fencing.It is much easier to use a taxi, Uber or the train to visit the surrounding areas as parking in the smaller towns and Malaga is impossible.My one negative comment is that the lock on the outside gate is old and the tumblers are worn thus it is very finicky and we were never sure that it was going to open.
Stayed 15 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2025
Thank you for your kind words and I am sorry you had trouble with the key and the gate- it has now been fixed and the keys changed. I look forward to having you stay in the future and hope you have had an easy trip back home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an absolutely fantastic stay at Jenny’s beautiful house in Benalmádena. From the very first contact months before our arrival, communication was warm, personal and incredibly helpful. Jenny even offered a video call beforehand so we could already get a feeling for the property.When we arrived, we immediately felt welcome. Jenny had thoughtfully done some shopping for us, which was such a lovely surprise after travelling. Throughout the entire stay she was always available, responsive and genuinely caring without ever being intrusive.The house itself was wonderful — spacious, comfortable, clean and perfectly equipped for a family stay. We especially loved spending evenings outside with drinks in the pagoda area. It truly felt like a home rather than a rental property.Jenny also shared local tips for beaches and restaurants, brought extra towels immediately when needed, and even invited us to enjoy fruit and herbs from the garden. Those small personal touches made the experience extra special.Another thing we really appreciated was her flexibility on departure day. Since our flight was later in the evening, she kindly allowed us to stay longer so our granddaughter could still have her afternoon nap. That level of thoughtfulness is rare.We have stayed in many holiday homes over the years, but this was one of the few places where we genuinely felt at home. Thank you Jenny for your warmth, hospitality and kindness. We would love to come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2026
Thank you so much for this kind review! I so loved meeting you all and it has been a total pleasure having you stay. I really hope you come back and make this your holiday spot for years to come!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Drömhus för många

Jag har länge planerat att ta mina fyra barn och alla barnbarn på en lång semester under samma tak och i ett varmt land. Vi hittade paradiset och har här firat min 60-årsdag. Perfekt för en stor familj som ändå vill ha möjlighet till avskildhet om man så önskar. Den inhägnade poolen är fantastisk, simmade 1000 m om dagen. Värdinnan är underbar och mycket hjälpsam om det skulle behövas. Rekommenderar starkast detta ställe för större sällskap.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastisch!

Een heerlijke vakantie gehad in een fantastisch huis. Alles was aanwezig voor ons gezin van 13 personen. Eigenaar is heel behulpzaam en hartelijk. Foto's van de website komen overeen met de werkelijkheid. Uitzicht is werkelijk fantastisch. Heerlijke tuin! We hebben genoten en zullen zeker nog eens terug gaan.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 April 2025
I really hope you come back, it has been a pleasure!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in a great villa

Great large villa.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Lovely guests in every way. Nice communication from start to finish- would love to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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