5 minutes from beach - 10m from Mahon
- Villa100 m²
- Sleeps: 8
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Min Stay: 6–7 nights
Licensed property - large pool - max.privacy
Bedrooms
Owner
Jan
- Languages:
- english, french, german, spanish, italian
About Jan
The villa in Minorca was build in 1974 by our aunt and uncle in the context of the golf course development 'Shangri-La'. The golf course was banned by the environmentally focused minorcan island government shortly afterwards. In 1992 the 'Parc Natural S'Albufera des Grau' was declared a UNESCO world natural reserve. In 1993 our parents took over the property which was managed my us since 2003. We are a family from Düsseldorf: Jan, Nicole, Nick (6), Laura (4), and Charlotte (0). In 2013 we took over the property from the grandparents and spend 2-3x per year time in Menorca. We love the villa, the park and the island of Minorca.
Jan purchased this Villa in 1993
Why Jan chose Mahón
Es Grau in Minorca is an enclave in which time seems to stand still. A real fishing village where small fishing boats moor at the pier and where the the water is so crystal clear that we often swim there. Only a few yard away the 400m long sandy beach of the bay of Es Grau starts. Perfect with young children because of the shallow, calm waters. The UNESCO Biosphere Albufera borders the bay of Es Grau and offers beautiful trails to the freshwater lagoon or in the adjacent secluded coves.
What makes this Villa unique
100% privacy in a tasteful environment with high quality facilities representing a standard like at home. Hardly a house in Menorca will have brands like Miele and Liebherr in their kitchen. The style of the furnishing is sylish but authentic menorquin. You can tell that we set it up for us and not save on the facilities as most holiday homes do. We try to serve our guests perfectly with many tips for Minorca. The vacation villa is completely quiet in the nature reserve, yet just minutes from the authentic fishing village and beach of Es Grau. Also, Minorca's capital Mahon is less than 10 Minunten away. Thus, the location of the house is almost perfect, if you do not want to live right on the beach (which hardly exists in Menorca!)
Facilities
Featured
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- TV
- Heater
- Satellite or Cable
- Internet
- Fireplace
- Pets Welcome
- Swimming pool
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 3
Safety features
- First-aid kit
- Smoke detector
- Fire extinguisher
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- Near the ocean
- Rural
General
- HeatingIn the sleeping rooms we have installed a ROINTE heating system http://www.rointe.co.uk/index.php
- Linens provided
- Washing machine
- Fireplace
- Parking
- InternetWiFi is optional at €3,90 per day
- Towels provided
- Safe
- Wireless Internet
- Wood stove
- Iron & board
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Basic soaps
- Toilet paper
- Living Room
Kitchen
- DishwasherMiele
- FridgeLiebherr KBPes 3864 Premium BioFresh
- Hob
- OvenGas - 90 cm wide
- BBQ
- Coffee makerNesspresso. In the welcome package you'll find 10 capsules. Those can be purchased in supermarkets In Spain
- Toaster
- Dishes & utensilsWe have plates, cuttlery for at least 10 persons
- KitchenEspecially nice and well equiped kitchen - a treat for anyone who likes cooking
Dining
- Dining area
- Child's highchair
Entertainment
- Television
- Satellite / Cable
- StereoWith speakers in lounge, kitchen and both terraces. Additionally a SONOS Connect System for use with Music Streaming Services or Internet Radio
- DVD playerCollection of 20 good DVDs
- Video libraryNice collection of approx. 20 films http://on.fb.me/1qRBtr2
Outside
- Garden
- Bicycles
- BoatBoat charter is optional. For guests of Villa Saudade price discount of -15% on Nautal rates if booked directly. 5 Min. drive by car to the boat. http://bit.ly/1qrWKuj
- Veranda
- Deck / Patio
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
Pool / Spa
- Outdoor pool
- Heated pool
- Private poolPool is heated using a solar system installed in 2015. Twice per week the pool is being cleaned professionally
Onsite Services
- Car available
Notes
- There is a brick-barbeque on the lower terrace. Stereo system installed i 2012 with 4 speaker pairs inside and outside. The villa can be made toddler-safe with an additional plastic fence for the terrace (has to be fitted and taken off by guests). We also provide a www.poolguard.com/inground.asp at own risk. No central heating, but ROINTE heating system in sleeping rooms, wood oven in lounge/kitchenand electrical floor heating in the bathrooms at an extra charge (€85/week). Two dehumifier reduce potential humidity in off-season months. There is a Nesspresso machine with 10 complimentary capsules which can be bought in any supermarket in Spain. UMTS-based WLAN for internet surfing optional at €3,90 per day (250MB free/day).
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 60 days before check-in.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed - We have 3 small kids ourselfsWe have 3 small kids ourselfs
Pets allowed
No parties/events
Smoking allowed - Auf den überdachten TerrassenAuf den überdachten Terrassen
Max guests: 8 (sleeps up to 6 adults)
36 Reviews
Wonderful week in a lovely villa in beatiful area.
We have stayed in villas in S'Albufera Nature Reserve a few times and we love the area and the quiet beach and beautiful unspoilt village of Es Grau. The villa is excellently equiped and very comfortable with a lot of attention to detail, such as good quality towels, a lovely welcome food pack and basics which make you feel at home when you arrive. Also, a great large pool and very secluded and relaxing surroundings outside. The owner communicates well and is very reasonable and accomodating where possible. In all would highly recommend.
Thanks for your favorable review. We loved to have you as guests.
Perfect for a peaceful, restful holiday.
We've been holidaying in this villa each summer for the last 12 years, both with and, now, without our daughter (who is beyond the age of wanting to holiday with her parents!).
Saudade is a beautiful home-from-home tucked away in a stunning natural park. We love the privacy and peace - the villa is not overlooked and the only sound is the wind in the palm trees around the pool. It's a ten minute drive from the harbour in Mahon, and about the same from the nearest beach at Es Grau.
The villa has recently been upgraded with new bathrooms (one en suite for the main bedroom), a new kitchen and lots of other goodies, but it still retains its cosy charm. Absolutely my favourite holiday spot.
Lovely villa in peaceful location
We have just returned from a relaxing week at this lovely villa. We loved the seclusion and natural surroundings, and enjoyed the pool and terraces. We enjoyed exploring Mahon and also found quiet and unspoilt beaches nearby. The owner was very helpful and as this was our first visit to Menorca we were grateful for his hints and tips about where to shop and eat. There is so much to see but it was difficult to tear ourselves away from the pool - so we will definitely be back!
Azuurblauwe water en prachtige vogels
Helga en Philippe Malarme verblijf juni 2009 Brussel Belgium
Deze villa is gelegen in een prachtig natuurreservaat en is heel comfortabel om rustig na een uitstap een boekje te lezen. Het zwembad is groot en heel goed onderhouden.
Op enkele kilometers zeer mooie vismarkt en delicatesse
winkels met vele soorten ham.
Location
Villa Saudade lies in 'Parc Natural S'Albufera', a UNESCO nature reserve and a former golf course project in the 1970s. After approx. 400 houses were projected in the reserve the local government declared it as a protected area. Our house was one of approx. 35 houses build at the time and since then. The park is not even 10 minutes from pulsing Mahon and 10 min. from nice beaches. At 3 km you find Es Grau, an authentic fisher-village with basic shopping facilities including fresh fish from local fishermen.
Other Activities: Bird Watching
Golf: There is the Son Parc golf course in approx. 20 min. distance equally on the north coast of Menorca. http://www.golfsonparc.com/