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Villa Tropical; High Standard Space Calm, Eco-Property Saltwater-Pool Child-Safe

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A swimming pool with a view of mountains, surrounded by a wooden fence and a small building with an umbrella.
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An outdoor dining area with a table set for two, a bottle of red wine, and a plate of food.
A kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, white cabinets, a window with curtains, and a wooden ceiling.
A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, a fireplace, a bookshelf, and a dining area.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • 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.

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Cortijo el Potro, Andalusien,
  • Place, The Water Museum
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Alpujarras Gate
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Salobrena Beach
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Airport, Granada (GRX-Federico Garcia Lorca)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

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About the area

Orgiva

Located in Orgiva, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Castle Lanjaron and Alpujarras Gate are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Poqueira Gorge and Mulhacen. Travelling with kids? Consider Aqua Tropic Waterpark and Aquarium Almunecar. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Cortijo el Potro, Andalusien,

What's nearby

  • The Water Museum - 18 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Alpujarras Gate - 22 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Nazari Garden - 27 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Salobrena Beach - 37 min drive - 37.6 km
  • Almunecar Beach - 43 min drive - 48.9 km

Getting around

  • Granada (GRX-Federico Garcia Lorca) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪el Arca de Noé - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪La Cantina Del Dragón - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Taberna Romero - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Asador El Lagar - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Teide - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Tropical; High Standard Space Calm, Eco-Property Saltwater-Pool Child-Safe have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Villa Tropical; High Standard Space Calm, Eco-Property Saltwater-Pool Child-Safe pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Villa Tropical; High Standard Space Calm, Eco-Property Saltwater-Pool Child-Safe?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Villa Tropical; High Standard Space Calm, Eco-Property Saltwater-Pool Child-Safe?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Tropical; High Standard Space Calm, Eco-Property Saltwater-Pool Child-Safe?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa Tropical; High Standard Space Calm, Eco-Property Saltwater-Pool Child-Safe located?

Located by the ocean, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Castle Lanjaron, Alpujarras Gate and O Sel Ling. Salobrena Beach and Torrenueva Beach are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

Perfectly designed home in excellent location. Thanks Oliver!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tranquil stay in Orgiva

We had a lovely stay in Orgiva and found the house to be exactly as promised. A short walk from the village, it offers peaceful surroundings with all the amenities you need within reach. The stay was enhanced by the cats and dogs that usually decided to come by and say hi. Inside the house is a advertised, proper beds and a well equipped kitchen that covered all our needs.
Stayed 42 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heavenly

We had a beautiful stay at Oliver and Maria’s. Brilliant communication throughout. The house was so lovely and well kitted out. The views are spectacular, pool wonderful (even though we were there in April so a cooler time of year). The garden is lovely with orange and lemon and nut trees. We wish we could have stayed longer aa d would love to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great stay

The well appointed rustic dwelling was ideal and well equipped. The view was fantastic. The host was very friendly and helpful Our only problem was our failure to notice that the pool was shared with the host and his other small letting on the site. This turned out not to be a problem at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sublime house to unwind

We loved the house! Absolutely everything was supplied and Oliver and Maria where very helpfull too. The view was amazing and we made several walking tours in the neighbourhood, also perfect for trail running😃. The kids had much fun in the garden playing batminton and swimming and on the tire swing. They have cute dogs and cats too! Food at Baraka restaurant in the village was amazing😋. We will come back some day! thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Country House in Adalusia

This has to be one of if not the favourite property we have stayed in anywhere in the world! A combination of brilliant hosts, a lovely house and a stunning location are hard to beat. Oliver and Maria were attentive hosts with lots of communication before and during our trip and they were happy to assist with pretty much everything from arrival shopping, car hire and organising wonderful massages for all the family, we really couldn’t recommend them highly enough. The house is lovely, permeated with the incredible smell of orange blossoms (orange tress in the garden!) with lots of gardens and coffee on the balcony in the morning with that view of the mountains…There are lots of amazing mountain hikes, both on the doorstep and within 10km, we did some stunning routes taking in lovely villages like Pampaneiro, really not to be missed. This really is an awesome place to have a holiday, the house has everything you need, inside and out including aircon in all the rooms, a lovely pool, incredible mountain location a short walk from a lovely town with restaurants, shops, bars and lovely cafes.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect escape in central Alpujarras location

Everything was exactly as described in the listing. The cottage, the view and especially the pool were a perfect peaceful place for us to totally relax and spend quality time in between our adventures throughout the region. The cottage felt very private because it had enough property of its own surrounding it and it is separated from the other house where other guests stay. The pool was a highlight- it was large, well maintained and although technically shared with a couple of others who may be in the other guest house, it had a designated area for us with chairs and umbrella, so it felt very much our own. Oliver and Maria were amazing hosts, responsive and very knowledgeable - willing to help with all our questions about everything local. The details in decor and care of the property are evidence of how invested they are in what they are offering their guests. Their welcome book had great recommendations for activities, food and more. I highly recommend this property for a family or other small group who either wants to stay put and enjoy all the peace it has to offer or use it as a home base for exploring the area. Thank you, Oliver and Maria!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

8/10 Good

Great place to relax and explore the Alpujarra area!

We had a very good time there! The fireplace is a plus, especially in the cold days of December. The house is well equipped and warm. It is amazing to see the sunrise from the window and also to catch some oranges right from the tree! Oliver was a nice and friendly host. Although our experience was overall good there are two points that we want to share, as it "damaged" a bit our experience: - When you make the check in, make sure all is working properly, namely: Wi-Fi and the gas (for hot water, for example). We had problems with that in the first day. - The wine from the "Welcome package" is good and locally produced, however, the rest of the items don't worth the amount of money paid. It's true that the "welcome package" is optional and a kind help from the hosts, but on the way to Órgiva and to the Cortijo, there are many shops and supermarkets where you can buy all the items you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2023
Dear guests, Thank you for your review. We are very happy that you enjoyed the warm and cozy house, the sunrises and the garden and its oranges. Concerning the problems of hot water, we are sorry about the little slip-up. Anyway we think it was half so bad, as the only issue was that the valve of the gas bottle for the hot water boiler was closed and we resolved that in minutes when you make us aware of it. Also we are sure that our Wi-Fi works quite well compared to the most places in Europe. It is broadband and is powerful enough to use the internet TV "Imagenio" of the Movistar Company offering thousands of movies, series and many international TV channels. Concerning the welcome Food pack we would like to point out that it includes: Bread, butter, cheese, eggs, olives, yogurt, tomato, lettuce, cucumber, 1l milk, 1,5l water, 1l juice, 1l beer, our own organic olive oil, cafe and brown sugar, a fruit bowl with pineapple or sugar melon, bananas, apples, pears, plums, oranges, lemons, a packet of spaghetti, a can of tomatoes and a bottle of organic wine of "crianza" quality. Buying all this in a shop in town will have at least the same price what we are charging and the shopping service is on our obligingness. As mentioned, it is a kind help, it is optional and with this service we want to ensure that you will find the property in the best and coziest condition giving your holiday the perfect start right from the first minute on.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Das Haus ist ein idealer Startpunkt für Ausflüge und Wanderungen aber auch für einen entspannten Tag am Pool. Die Ausstattung war top.Die Kommunikation mit dem Vermieter war hervorragend. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt!
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Perfekter Urlaub!

Wir haben eine traumhafte Woche bei Oliver und Maria verbracht. Haus, Garten, Pool, Landschaft, Umgebung- wunderschoen und genau was wir uns erhofft hatten. Wir wuerden jederzeit wieder kommen!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Geweldig huis en prachtige omgeving

Het huis en de omgeving waren zoals op de foto's. Heeft onze verwachtingen zelfs overtroffen. Huis is van alle gemakken voorzien. Omgeven door sinaasappelbomen. Je komt er helemaal tot rust. Eigenaar en zijn vrouw erg vriendelijk. en behulpzaa en
Stayed 20 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Supers vacances

Nous avons passé trois semaines dans la maison de Maria et Oliver. Nous avons ADORÉ ! D’abord le cadre est fantastique, petite perle de verdure à la sortie du village, près des chemins de randonnée. Ensuite, la maison est très typique, agréable, propre et très bien équipée. Enfin, les hôtes qui sont très gentils, discrets, disponibles dont nous avons pu apprécier les petites attentions lors de notre arrivée (fruits frais, vin, lait…) Nous avons également profité des moments de bien-être prodigués par Maria et de l’excellente huile d’olive de la maison. En résumé … nous reviendrons avec grand plaisir ! Merci 🙏
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Toller Urlaub und super Erholung

Es war alles perfekt. Super Erholung. Wunderschöner Pool mit einem wunderschönen Ausblick in die Berge. Auch das Haus war toll. Liebevolle Gastgeber und überaus hilfsbereit in jeglicher Hinsicht. Vielen Dank für die schöne Zeit bei euch.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Better than the pictures!

Excellent hosts, fantastic communication throughout our stay and a very nice welcome and introduction to the house. There is a folder with all the information needed for the house and the surrounding area. We loved going into Orgiva for bread, veggies/fruit, wine, etc (the daily market is awesome!). The bed is super comfortable, kitchen is well equipped (we often cooked at "home"), views are peaceful, lovely and relaxing pool, and we had loads of privacy. Fantastic location for exploring the region, though, some days it was really hard to leave "home." We already miss Antonio and Peppa! (the host's 2 dogs) Hoping to come back for an even longer stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Séjour parfait!

Superbe semaine en famille dans la villa Cortijo El Potro. Spacieuce, confortable, au calme, très bien entretenue et cerise sur le gâteau une vue magnifique. Le jardin et la piscine d'eau salée viennent compléter cet espace idyllique. Maria et Oliver sont toujours de bons conseils, prévenants et très attentifs au bien-être de leurs hôtes. En résumé: un séjour merveilleux!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Top notch accommodation and wonderful views

This is our third visit to Oliver and Maries fabulous holiday let. We couldn’t recommend it more highly if you want to get away from everything but also be able to walk into Órgiva, easily visit the coast and mountains. Just perfect!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

fin de semana en orgiva

todo muy bien los pueblos de cercanos muy bonitos
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great base for exploring La Alpujarra

Cortijo El Potro is a nice, well appointed house with access to a lovely saltwater pool. Oliver and Maria are friendly, helpful, and gracious hosts. Orgiva is a great basecamp for cycling, hiking and exploring La Alpujarra. Orgiva is a diverse town with Spanish locals, expats, and a noticeable number of counterculturists. Dining options are a bit limited for long stays, but the kitchen works well for making meals and there are plenty of options for buying groceries. The area has its share of barking dogs, and during our visit, a relatively loud four-day festival; though…that’s Spain. The walk to town is short, but fairly step, especially with an armful of groceries. There are two friendly dogs and cats on the property, which for most people is a plus; however, if one has a cat allergy, this may be an issue as some guests may let the cats come inside.
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Merveilleux sejour !

Nous avons passé une excellente semaine, au calme dans ce lieu qui est un havre de paix et de sérénité. La maison est très agréable à vivre, bien équipée (la climatisation est la bienvenue!). La piscine est extraordinaire de par sa vue exceptionnelle sur les montagnes. Les hôtes sont très gentils, accueillants et veulent tout faire pour qu'on se sentent bien ! La propriété est très belle et présente de nombreux arbres fruitiers (amandiers, vignes, orangers, bananiers, oliviers, avocatiers...)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Cortijo with an amazing view

We have thoroughly enjoyed our winter holidays at the lovely Cortijo el Potro. It is a shame that coronavirus had such an impact this year but we will be back again in 2022 for more winter sunshine.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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A special place

We had a really enjoyable winter month in Orgiva (mid-Jan - mid-Feb). It is a good time of year for almond blossom. This was our second winter visit and it didn't disappoint. The views from the Cortijo are amazing - such a pleasure to sit out in the sunshine with a freshly-picked and squeezed orange juice listening to the birds and looking out on the mountains. Most days we were even able to have breakfast outside - a stark contrast to English winter weather. We only had rain on 5 of the 29 days (last visit we had no rain!). The Cortijo was comfortable and, with the aircon heater, log burner or a portable heater available, warm enough in the evenings. The Cortijo is quiet at night and we always slept well. There was plenty of hot water and we had no problems cooking or doing washing. What a luxury to hang washing out on the line late afternoon to dry! It was good to have Oliver and Maria around for advice or any help. Last visit we went to Granada - a doable day trip - except that we pre-booked the Alhambra and stayed two nights. This time, at Oliver's recommendation, we went to Cordoba. It would be a good place to visit at any time of year but there was plenty to see and not too busy in winter. We love walking and did some great walks , including one with Fritz (Oliver's father) above the clouds (!) above Capiliera. There is plenty of walking available and it is easy to download and follow routes. We ate well, with restaurants offering menu del dias for 10-15€ for 3 courses including drink. The highlight, though, has to be just being there - with the sunshine, orange trees, and yellow oxalis flowers set against the green grass and the mountains beyond.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Navidades en Órgiva

La verdad es que han sido 9 días fabulosos, la casa es mejor de lo aparenta en el anuncio, Martin ha estado muy pendiente de nosotros para que la estancia fuera perfecta. Nuestra perrita ha estado encantada con sus amiguitos George, Pepa y Antonio. El entorno, el pueblo y la gente ideales para desconectar de la ciudad. Esperaremos repetir y conocer a Oliver y María.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Eine kleines Paradies

Die Unterkunft war sehr sauber, wir hatten den Pool für uns alleine. Eine traumhafte Aussicht in die Berge, ruhig, eine tolle Oase für 4 Personen. Jederzeit gerne wieder
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Wunderschönes Cortijo in herrlicher Umgebung

Wir haben die 12 Tage im Cortijo El Potro sehr genossen. Alles entsprach der Beschreibung, sehr sauber und mit viel Liebe zum Detail eingerichtet. Es ist sehr ruhig gelegen, man kann gut zu Fuß in den Ort Orgiva gehen( ca. 15 Minuten ) . Dort gibt es viele nette Restaurants, oder man kocht in der wirklich gut ausgestatteten Küche selbst. Die Einkaufsmöglichkeiten im Ort sind gut, es gibt Supermärkte, Bioladen, Metzger , Bäcker..... Orgiva ist kein hübscher Ort, aber man ist weit weg vom Touristenrummel und man erlebt das authentische Andalusien. Uns hat es sehr gut gefallen. Sehr guter Ausgangspunkt für Wanderungen in der Sierra Nevada, Ausflüge nach Granada oder ans Mittelmeer. Alles ist schnell erreichbar. Unser Vermieter war sehr umsichtig, immer für uns erreichbar, wenn wir Fragen hatten. Er hat uns gute Tipps für Ausflüge in die nähere Umgebung gegeben. Unser Fazit: wer keinen Wert auf Massentourismus legt und gerne Land und Leute kennenlernen möchte, der ist hier bestens ausgehoben. Wenn man auf der Terrasse des Cortijos sitzt fühlt man sich ein kleines bisschen wie im Paradies.... Danke Oliver, wir können das El Potro nur weiterempfehlen.....
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Lovely, peaceful location

Lovely cottage with everything you need for your stay. So peaceful and just a 15 minute walk into the town. Beds were comfortable and everything was clean and tidy. Quite difficult to find so we ended up calling Oliver who drove into town and we then followed him. The town has various one way systems so easy to get lost! We would recommend eating at Limonera by the BP garage in town. Best meal we had!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
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