Detached Villa With Private Pool And Stunning Views 5 Minutes Walk From Village
4 weeks for the Price of 3 applies to longer bookings from October to End of March Guests can Self Check In at our property We can only accept children under the age of 3 and age 12 and over. Less than 5 mins walk, on proper pavements with streetlighting, to restaurants (including Moorish and Traditional Spanish), bars, supermarkets and pharmacy, but completely private sitting in 2000 square metres of land. Walking distance to 2 other villages with restaurants, shops, bars and banks. The beautiful beaches of Nerja, Torre del Mar and Algarrobo are within 20-25 mins drive. The house is accessed by tarmac road, so no need to rent a 4x4 vehicle. The house is well equipped and furnished and is maintained by a local British couple. The property is light and airy in the summer but cosy in the winter with a wood burning stove and warm aircon units. Archez is a 1 hour drive from Malaga airport and 1.5 hours to Granada and 2.5 hours to Seville. The villages of Canillas de Albaida and Corumbella are within walking distance. The resorts of Nerja and Torre del Mar are half an hour away. Skiing in the Sierra Nevada is 2 hours drive and there are two 18 hole golf courses within easy drive. Absolutely no animals are permitted in our home
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Clean, dry and store all used crockery, glassware, cutlery, pots, pans, baking trays and utensils
Strip beds and place used bed linen and towels on top of the sofa in the lounge
Switch off air conditioning and TV and place the remotes in their holders.
Leave the property no later than 10am
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Children from 3 to 12 years are not allowed to accommodate at the property. We provide the travel cot for babies from 0-2 years.
Bookings Cannot be Transferred To Third Party
Only the guests notified to the owners, at time of booking, may occupy the house, garden and pool area.
All visitors to our property must register online with the Guardia Civil to comply with Spanish legislation. Instructions to do this will be provided
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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
Note from host: A maximum of 4 people are allowed in our property
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
Property Registration Number VTAR/MA/02089, ESFCTU000029013000041220000000000000000VTAR/MA/020896
About the area
Archez
Located in Archez, this villa is in the mountains and on a river. Balcon de Europa is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Malaga Province Beaches and Burriana Beach. Capilla del Agua and Centro de Arte Contemporaneo de Velez Malaga are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling, mountain biking and hiking.
The Sierras of Tejeda, Almijara & Alhama - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Plaza Almijara - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Paseo de las Tradiciones - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Museum of Arts and Customs - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Granada (GRX-Federico Garcia Lorca) - 99 min drive
Restaurants
El Curro - 1 min walk
Bar Avenida - 2 min walk
Bar Cerezo - 17 min walk
Restaurante El Pilon - 5 min drive
Las Esperillas - 20 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Detached Villa With Private Pool And Stunning Views 5 Minutes Walk From Village have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Detached Villa With Private Pool And Stunning Views 5 Minutes Walk From Village?
As of 12 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Detached Villa With Private Pool And Stunning Views 5 Minutes Walk From Village on 9 May 2026 start from NZ$291, 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 Detached Villa With Private Pool And Stunning Views 5 Minutes Walk From Village pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Detached Villa With Private Pool And Stunning Views 5 Minutes Walk From Village?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Detached Villa With Private Pool And Stunning Views 5 Minutes Walk From Village?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Detached Villa With Private Pool And Stunning Views 5 Minutes Walk From Village?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Detached Villa With Private Pool And Stunning Views 5 Minutes Walk From Village located?
Situated on a river, this villa is within 2 miles (3 km) of Bodegas Almijara, Paseo de las Tradiciones and Plaza Almijara. Museum of Arts and Customs and The Sierras of Tejeda, Almijara & Alhama are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Beautiful Villa with a great private pool, stunning views.
JOHN H.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2025
Hi John, it was lovely to have both of you to stay in our house and you are more than welcome to return.
Thank you for your lovely comments about our house, I am hoping to enjoy the views myself next week and I will be sure to let Maria know that she is a superstar!
Best Regards
Margaret
We had a fantastic stay in this beautiful villa set in a stunning location. It was perfect for our family holiday, we would strongly recommend this property to others without hesitation. Many thanks.
Matthew H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2025
Thank you for your lovely review, it was a pleasure to have you and your family to stay at our house and you are more than welcome to return.
Best Regards
Margaret
We had a super week in this villa, just the perfect place to relax with local amenities no to far away.The first time driving to property could be abit nerve wracking if your not used to the spainish mountain roads ,but the road is well maintained. Many thanksJon and Ali.
Jonny H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2025
Thank you for your lovely review. It was a pleasure to have you to stay and you are more than welcome to return in the future.
I am glad that you had a great time and I saw that your weather was great too. It is good to have restaurants etc nearby, it was a priority for us when we were looking for somewhere to buy.
Malaga Central Government were just building the new road from the coast when we bought La Casa de Flores 19 years ago.
There used to be a lot of potholes etc. before then and they have maintained it well.
Best Regards
Margaret
Lovely villa with all that you need, even tv with UK terrestrial channels for those who cannot do without. Great views to enjoy looking at with a gin and tonic. Walk to Archez and back had two walks, one very steep but short and one longer but less strenuous. We mixed it up depending how we felt! Great places to visit nearby, within an hour, Competa, Sayalonga, Frigilana and Nerva.
Brian S.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2025
Hi Brian, thank you for your lovely review, it was a pleasure to have you to stay at our house and you are more than welcome to return.
There are many beautiful places to visit in the area, including the lovely beach at Torre del Mar.
Thank you for your lovely comments about our house, very much appreciated
Best Regards
Margaret
We enjoyed our stay in Casa de Flores very much! Nice House with a beatiful view, Perfect starting Point for hikes and Visits to Málaga, Nerja , Granada. Excellent Communication with the owner Margaret.
Markus G.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 April 2025
Dear Markus,
Thank you for your lovely review, it was a pleasure to have you and your family to stay and you are welcome to return in the future.
I am glad that our house worked well for you and for the activities and day trips that you had planned.
We have explored many of the Andalucían cities from our house in Árchez including Malaga, Sevilla, Córdoba, Cádiz, Jerez and Granada.
We look forward to seeing you again in the future 😎
Best Regards
Margaret
A very nice property in a quiet location. Owner was a pleasure to deal with and local contacts were on hand quickly if required.
Lee C.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2024
Hi Lee
Thank you for your lovely review. It was a pleasure to have you and your family staying in our house. You are welcome to return at anytime.
Best Regards
Margaret
We had the most chilled out stay in this lovely villa up on a hillside in Archez. The villa has everything you could need ( including English TV channels), it’s great for that get away from it all and just relax type of holiday.
Michael W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2022
Hi Michael, it was great to have both of you stay at our house, you are more than welcome to return at any time. We arrived in Árchez not long after you left and we are enjoying the peace, quiet and views after travelling here from Cadiz. The UK TV channels are popular with our guests and we are having a new SMART tv delivered tomorrow so that guests can keep up their netflix etc viewing whilst they are in Spain
It was great to finally have you both stay at our house. Despite a 2 year pandemic occurring between you making your original booking and 2 changes of date, we are glad that you found it to be worth the wait. You have been great guests and we would love to have you back in the future.
Best Regards
Margaret
Very private property in a lovely village. Good location to visit surrounding white villages and only half an hour from nearest beaches. Lovely walks in surrounding area and a good few restaurants to choose from in surrounding villages if you are there for a longer period of time. Would highly recommend staying here.
Mary P.
Stayed 29 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 January 2024
Thank you for your lovely review. It was a pleasure to have both of you to stay in our house for a month. You are more than welcome to return at any time.
We have had quite an increase in the number of autumn and winter guests staying for 4-8 weeks.
Particularly those who live in countries that are very cold in the winter.
It is the perfect weather for walking and there is a local walking group that visitors are welcome to join.
My favourite beach in the area is at Torre del Mar and they have a good weekly market there too
I am glad that you enjoyed the local restaurants, so much better value that higher priced restaurants on the coast
This is a gem of place - and the check in process and communication with the owners is just perfect. Please note that while it is just 5 mins from the village/restaurants, the 10 min walk up the hill back to the villa will burn more than 2000 calories. It is steep! In the evening this is ok but during the hot midday sun it is impossible. The villa has everything you need - pool towels, comfy beds and every condiment under the sun. The village restaurants are fantastic and the locals are super friendly. The only negative for us was the number of barking dogs in the village - this often took away from the peace and tranquility of the setting when they started talking to each other.
Emma T.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2025
Thank you for your lovely review. I am glad that you enjoyed your stay and were happy with our house.
I wish that the hill would burn off 2000 calories and I would at least have a chance of leaving Árchez the same weight as I was when I arrived 😂
There is a much gentler way to walk to our house from the village, but a few minutes longer. We have a short video of it on our Facebook page.
I usually walk up the steep way tbh as it keeps me fit, but a few of our guests prefer the longer way.
There are definitely dogs barking in the summer, because they are too hot or picking up the sound of fiestas that are too far away for us to hear but dogs can hear. Sadly, some of them have no owners and we have a collecting tin on our fireplace for a local animal rescue to collect small change for them.
I am glad that you enjoyed our local restaurants and our friendly neighbours.
Tourists are positively welcomed in Árchez
Most beautiful spot! Lovely house and view. Very good communikation with host. Highly recommendable.
Best place to explore Andalucia. Good communikation with owner. Very recommendable - would love to be back!
Mette M.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Dear Mette
Thank you for your review, it is very much appreciated! I am glad that you and your family had a great holiday at our house. It has been a pleasure to have you to stay and you are more than welcome to return at any time.
Best Regards
Margaret
Our third year here. Lovely property, lovely location, lovely hosts. It’s always kept up to date and really couldn’t be bettered easily. Perfect combination of price and facilities. Visit.
Roy H.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2024
Thank you for your lovely comments Roy, it was great to have you back for a 3rd visit and we hope to see you again in the future.
I like to change things in the house for our guests who visit us regularly, it is nice that people notice.
Best Regards
Margaret
We enjoyed our stay at Casa Flores and found everything satisfactory. The kitchen was well equipped and the bed was comfortable. The trip up and down the mountain was an adventure and the local restaurants and people were lovely and the prices were really reasonable though we found the generous portion sizes too much for us. The pool was divine and we spent so much time in it due to the weather being so hot. The sun beds were good quality and with very comfortable cushions as an addition. A parasol to shade under would be a welcome addition by the pool. It was a lovely way to spend our 40th wedding anniversary and the thoughtful touch of the card and sweets were well received. Thank you so much to our hosts.
Yasmin N.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2025
Hi Yasmin
Thank you for your lovely review. It was a pleasure to host you for your special occasion.
I am glad that you enjoyed your stay in Archez, people often comment on how friendly the local people are and how good the restaurants are.
Re parasols, we decided to used to fixed shade instead of parasols and we have created a shaded area at the end of the pool which is where I read my book, we have a large covered porch with furniture and a shaded dining area at the barbeque. we find it easier that moving heavy parasol bases across the terraced.
We would love to host you again in the future.
Best Regards
Margaret
Everything was great. The communications and the property and location. We had a great holiday. Thank you so much Margaret.
leanne C.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 November 2023
Hi Leanne
It was a pleasure to have both of you and your baby stay in our house. You are more than welcome to return in the future
Best Regards
margaret
We had a wonderful week at the house and (finally) achieved our personal holy grail - a small villa with a gorgeous view and walking distance of restaurants and bars
Deborah G.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2024
Hi Deborah
Thank you for your lovely review. It was lovely to have both of you stay in our house and you are more than welcome to return at any time.
We have had some lovely comments made about La Casa de Flores in the past but the holy grail is a definite first😊 It did feel like the holy grail to us when we were looking for a house to buy. After viewing 17 houses in 3 days with 4 different estate agents and none of the other 16 entirely meeting our wish list, La Casa de Flores was the last house that we viewed and ticked all of the boxes. Glad that you enjoyed it too.
Best regards
Margaret
My wife and I recently stayed at Casa De Flores and had a really enjoyable stay. The house is situated in a stunning location overlooking the village of Archez and the surrounding hills.
There is absolutely everything you require and more. Great communication from the owner. Would highly recommend staying here and we would love to go back in the future.
Mark B.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2024
Dear Mark
Thank you for your lovely review. It was a pleasure to have both of you to stay in our house. You are more than welcome to return at any time in the future. I am looking forward to travelling to Árchez next week to enjoy some autumn sunshine.
Best Regards
Margaret
When we arrived we found it as described and everything was prepared for us. The communication with the host worked out very well, she responded more less immediately. We would highly recommend this holiday home.
Markus G.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2022
Thank you for your lovely comments. It was a pleasure to host both of you for what was your first private holiday Villa rental and we would love to welcome you again in the future. I am glad that our house was well prepared for your arrival we are lucky to have a great team working with us.
Best Regards
Margaret
Communication beginning to end was so professional, timely and helpful. The villa is beautiful and the views wonderful. Absolutely everything you need for a stay is on tap at la casa de flores. 20/10 fantastic!
Eric A.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2024
Dear Eric
Thank you for your lovely comments about our house. It was a pleasure to have you to stay and you are more than welcome to return.
September is one of our favourite months to visit Árchez when it is definitely summer but the temperature is usually at least a little under 30 degree.
Best Regards
Margaret
Margaret owner of the La Casa de Flores was most helpful from making the initial booking of her villa, right through to pre arrival and the period of our holiday. Her communication was excellent. In short a beautiful villa in a peaceful relaxing location.
John S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2022
Thank you for reviewing our holiday home. I am glad that you both had a great time at our house and enjoyed some lovely weather.
Best Regards
Margaret
Excellent villa in a quite location overlooking Archez. The villa is well equipped and comfortable set in lush gardens. The pool is well maintained and ideal for splashing around in and having fun.
The road up to the villa is very steep and you need a car and be willing to drive on Spanish mountain roads.
This is perfect for a quite getaway and a relaxing holiday.
John T.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2023
Dear John
Thank you for your lovely review. It was a pleasure to have you both stay at our house and you are more than welcome to return.Thank you for your lovely comments about our house and garden, we have a great team who look after it for us.
I know that you were not intending to go out much in your car as, like me ,you were taking plenty of books to read in the sun.
Many of our guests come without a car and either have airport transfers from Maria or take the bus from Malaga Bus Station depending on their flight times.
I go to Árchez ,on my own , every winter and I never book a car. I use the local restaurants and local supermarkets and if I want to walk along the beautiful promenade at Torre del Mar, I walk up to Canillas de Albaida and take the bus.
We have driven a lot in the English Lake District, Guernsey and the Scottish Highlands and find the roads to be very similar to rural Spain.
Best Regards
Margaret
We will definitely come back. We loved it all, the house the friendly owner, the village and the lovely restaurants. The only reason why we are glad to be home is our own bed. It was a bit to small for us, although romantic 😉
Liselore H.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 April 2023
Dear Liselore
Thank you for your lovely review!
It was a pleasure to have you both stay at our house, you were the perfect guests and we look forward to having you to stay again. I am glad that you enjoyed some Spanish sunshine and also our local restaurants. We are all for encouraging romance 😊 several moonlit marriage proposals have been made and accepted on our terrace with 2 couples returning for their honeymoons 💕
Best Regards
Margaret
We had ten very relaxing days at La Casa de Flores which is a lovely very well kept property perched on the hillside overlooking Archez. Very easy to relax on the veranda with a glass of wine watching the birds, views (and chameleon). Lovely walks take you to the two neighbouring towns of Canillas de Albaida and Competa, both with plenty of bars and restaurants. Thank you Margaret for your help and great communication - we’re already looking forward to a return visit!
Patrick S.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 October 2022
Thank you for your lovely review. It was a pleasure to have you both stay at our house and you are welcome to return at any time. I am in Archez at the moment and got my first live view of the chameleon yesterday afternoon when it came out for a spot of sunbathing on the wall. Jenny has sent me photos of it but it was nice to see it live. We hope to see you again soon.
Best Regards
Margaret
Private, well-equipped, clean and modern villa with great views
Family of fours stayed for a week. Had a fab time. Pool was great - not massive but big/deep enough for four adults to have fun. Fantastic views over the nearby valley and villages. The villa is very private not overlooked by anyone. Árchez is a beautiful village with a few restaurants and bars. The owner (Margaret) is easy to communicate, very helpful with lots of great advice. All and all, we had a great family holiday in La Casa De Flores.
Sui-yee R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2023
Thank you for your lovely review. It was a pleasure to have you and your family stay at our house, you are welcome to return at any time. A pool is absolutely essential in the summer when the temperatures are high, I am glad that you enjoyed it. We are always happy to give advice or suggestions to guests as we know the local
area well and we have also travelled quite extensively across Spain. I hope that you enjoy the rest of the summer.
Best Regards
Margaret
We have just returned from our two week stay at this lovely holiday house.
We had a great time. The property has everything you could wish for. The new addition of air con was great, as we had very high temperatures.
The house is in a lovely location, with bars, restaurants and shops all nearby.
We hired a car and visited lots of the surrounding villages and towns.
Margaret was a brilliant host, with lots of helpful advice.
We would not hesitate to recommend this property to anyone,
Thanks
Kathy foster F.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2022
Dear Kathy, it has been absolute pleasure to have you both stay at our house and I am glad that you had a great time , particularly as your holiday was delayed twice due to the pandemic. I have enjoyed hearing about your sightseeing trips around the local area. The local restaurants and bars are great and such good value for money, I have given up on cooking whilst we are away. We would love to welcome you back in the future
Best Regards
Margaret
Communication with Margaret prior to going was great, lots of helpful information received. The villa and grounds are even more beautiful than the pictures show. The most perfect place to relax and escape from the hustle and bustle! Archez is very pretty and has a few bars and an amazing restaurant, Venta El Curro, which we were told is the best restaurant in the area. It was great as we were able to walk there, which only took five minutes. There is a stunning walk way just a few minutes from the villa to the next village, which was just breathtaking. My husband and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to our friends and family and will most definitely be returning!
Michelle B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2024
Hi Michelle, thank you for your lovely comments, it was a real pleasure to have you stay with and the lovely message that you sent me on your last night was very much appreciated.
I am glad that you mentioned the riverside walkway, it was closed in May when we were there, as part of the barrier had been damaged by a storm in April. Many of our visitors have told us how lovely it is and we are hoping to find out in a few weeks!
We love the restaurant Venta el Curro, and always have our first meal there when we arrive and our last before we leave again. You are more than welcome to return at any time in the future.
Best Regards
Margaret.
About the host
Hosted by Margaret and Brian McFadyen
Why they chose this property
After viewing 14 properties in 3 days, we fell in love with this one as soon as we came through the gates. The gardens and terraces are beautiful and the views are absolutely stunning. Because we are driving a lot at work we wanted to be within walking distance of at least 1 restaurant and 1 supermarket. We are lucky enough to be able to walk to 3 restaurants and 2 supermarkets in our own village and a similar number in the next village. I often travel to our villa alone and wanted to have somewhere that was private but not isolated. The real deciding factor though, was the warmth of the local people. Our village is a small Spanish community where the most valuable assets are family and friends.
What makes this property unique
The fact that the village is very self contained means that we don't always need to rent a car as we can buy everything that we need locally. If we want to take a trip to Granada, Seville etc we will rent a car, but if not, Maria, the local taxi driver, will collect us at the airport and take us back there at the end of our holiday. The majority of our returning guests do not rent a car now.
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