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Family- and pet-friendly, privacy with large garden with pool and mountain views

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View of the pool from the living room
View of the pool from the garden
Property grounds
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Cortes de la Frontera, AL
  • Place, Pileta Caves
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Castillo del Aguila
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Puente Nuevo Bridge
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Living room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

About this property

Family- and pet-friendly, privacy with large garden with pool and mountain views

Escape to authentic Andalusia — perfect for both short-term holidays and long winter stays. Comfortable all year. Perfect for families (up to 3 kids + infant). Spacious cottage on a large finca with private pool, extensive Mediterranean garden, Smart TV, fast internet and stunning mountain views.

The house:
2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large open-plan kitchen/living area.

Upper floor: 1 bedroom with double bed, large open lounge/bedroom (bunk bed + single bed), terrace overlooking pool, garden, and mountains.

Ground floor: fully equipped large kitchen, dining area, sofa bed, and wraparound porch with BBQ.

Well insulated with double-glazed windows and doors, warm duvets, heating & A/C for year-round comfort.

Fast internet, Smart TV, and dedicated workspace — ideal for online workers and digital nomads.

Location & surroundings:
Situated between 2 Natural Parks (Grazalema & Los Alcornocales), with easy day trips to Ronda, Granada, Seville, Jerez, Marbella, Tarifa, Mediterranean & Atlantic beaches, lakes, caves, and white villages.
Village amenities — shops, fresh produce, local cheeses, fish, meat, saltwater municipal pool (summer), padel & tennis courts, playground — all within walking distance.

Rates & utilities:
Winter rates / long-term stays do not include electricity (there is a meter in the house). Gas is provided in bottles (approx. €15 each), usually enough for one month.

Additional info:
I live in another house on the property with my dog, Ella, and am on hand if needed.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Travel cot and car seat provided
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

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 and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Consultar por disponibilidad de la piscina (en alguna temporada podría no estar disponible por reparaciones)

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number VTAR/MA/02573
Property # 8104897
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 is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property

About the area

Cortes de la Frontera

Located in Cortes de la Frontera, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Estepona Beach and Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, while Leather Museum of Ubrique and Ronda Bullring Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Estepona Orchidarium and Selwo Adventure Park. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Cortes de la Frontera, AL

What's nearby

  • Pileta Caves - 23 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Castillo del Aguila - 28 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Leather Museum of Ubrique - 32 min drive - 32.1 km
  • Puente Nuevo Bridge - 48 min drive - 39.4 km
  • El Tajo Gorge - 48 min drive - 39.4 km

Getting around

  • Cortes de la Frontera Station - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Venta Solera - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Venta Valdivia - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Los Labraos - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Aloha Copas - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mesón "Los Monteros - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Family- and pet-friendly, privacy with large garden with pool and mountain views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Family- and pet-friendly, privacy with large garden with pool and mountain views pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Family- and pet-friendly, privacy with large garden with pool and mountain views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family- and pet-friendly, privacy with large garden with pool and mountain views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family- and pet-friendly, privacy with large garden with pool and mountain views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family- and pet-friendly, privacy with large garden with pool and mountain views located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly holiday home is within 20 mi (32 km) of Castillo del Aguila, Leather Museum of Ubrique and Puerta de Almocabar. Puente Nuevo Bridge and El Tajo Gorge are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jan v.

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

Nice house and beautiful garden

Great place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a really lovely property. We very much enjoyed our stay. The pool was great and the house well-equipped.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely week in Cortes de la Frontera. The Finca is outstanding with its spanish designed interior. The garden is lovely arranged and full of green and blooming plants. After long hot walks in the surrounding area we were always happy to return to the house and garden were we took some cooling swimms in the pool and relaxed on the surrounding terace. Very recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline H.

Peaceful Getaway

Our stay was just as we had hoped for and more - relaxed and quiet with beautiful surroundings. The beds were comfy, the kitchen facilities great, lovely gardens to lie and hammock to swing. Joanna and her dogs and cats added to the atmosphere. Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry H.

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

A lovely, peaceful and relaxing place

We totally enjoyed our stay at the property. It was exactly what we hoped for - rustic and a little bit quirky but also it had everything that we needed for a relaxing and totally enjoyable stay. Joanna is a lovely host and a very interesting person. Of course, Osso and Ella (here two dogs) are adorable and the two cats paid us regular visits too. The outside space is a joy, eating breakfast and dinner outside every day in such lovely surroundings. Location wise, being on the edge of the village was perfect. Quiet and relaxing but with the village amenities a few minutes walk away. We had a great stay.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Peter P.

Mountain idyll.

We have just arrived home from a wonderful 2 weeks in La Fontana. It is an idyllic property that lies just outside the lovely town of Cortes de la Frontera. The house's proximity to the town meant we were able to walk to 2 very good restaurants and roll back having eaten good tapas and drunk local wine. The house is well equipped and utterly charming. The views from the garden/pool are everything you could hope for in hiring a house in the mountains. A special mention must go to Oso, Joanna's wonderful dog, who made us feel completely at home. He is a gentle giant, and we already miss him.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bodo L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
sehr sehr schönes, individuelles Haus, das durch viele künstlerische Aspekte ein tolles Ambiente bietet. Schöne Alleinlage und toller Garten, in fußläufiger Lage zu dem sehr hübschen kleinen Ort.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pascal S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Es ist ein sehr schönes Haus! Der Pool hat uns in der Hitze gerettet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GAUDIN B.

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

Maison confortable, au calme, dans un jardin de rêve.

Nous avons passé 12 nuits en famille dans cette jolie maison spacieuse, confortable et bien équipée. Nous avons apprécié la situation de la maison et de son magnifique jardin. Au calme, face à la montagne, en bordure du village où on peut se rendre à pied et où il y a tous les commerces: supermarchés, poissonnerie, bars, restaurants, banques, station essence etc... Joanna est une personne très discrète mais soucieuse du bien-être des vacanciers. Disponible, elle répond tout de suite à nos demandes si besoin. Toute la famille a vraiment apprécié le séjour dans ce coin typique de l'Andalousie, au milieu de ses villages blancs et à seulement 35 minutes de la magnifique ville de RONDA.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mamen C.

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

Excelente

El sitio es precioso, hay muchas cosas que hacer por los alrededores, hay rutas de senderismo, de montaña, se pueden visitar muchos pueblos, nosotros hemos hecho de todo, íbamos 4 con dos niñas y no hemos parado. La casa está fenomenal, con chimenea y barbacoa, hemos estado como en casa! El entorno de la casa es precioso, con césped y piscina y el porche precioso. Joanna excelente anfitriona, recomiendo esta casa 100%. Queremos volver en verano 😉
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JAVIER Q.

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

Vacaciones relax

Muy bien, tranquilo para disfrutar del entorno y la familia
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david mickael p.

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

Super estancia

Casa preciosa con una bonita vista en las montañas. Hemos pasado 10 días génial en familia lo recomiendo la casa 100% Gracias a Joanna la dueña super simpática
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pablo V.

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

Muy bien

Estupenda estancia. Lugar maravilloso. Excelente comunicación con la dueña.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sergio u.

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

Fenomenal fin de semana

La fontana esta en un entorno fenomenal para disfrutar de unos días de relax en la sierra. Casa encantadora con piscina y barbacoa. No faltaba ningún detalle. Joanna estupenda!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophie D.

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

Un petit coin de paradis !

Jolie villa avec beaucoup de charme. Très beau jardin. Piscine au top. Les photos ne donnent qu'un petit aperçu de la beauté du lieu.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Soraya C.

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

Perfecto para desconectar

Es un lugar ideal para descansar y desconectar de la rutina. La casa está perfectamente equipada con todo lo necesario para pasar unos días de relax . No dispone de TV pero nos vino muy bien para hacer otro tipo de actividades y cómo dispone de Wifi, cualquier necesidas está cubierta con los móviles. Los niños no pararon de disfrutar de la piscina y los mayores no nos separamos de la barbacoa ;) En definitiva, nos ha encantado a todos y Joanna es una anfitriona maravillosa. Esperamos volver pronto !!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bodo V.

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

Ferienidylle

Am Ortsrand gelegen, mit dem Auto gut zu erreichen. Grosser Stellplatz, Anwesen auf sehr großem Gelände mit schön angelegten Garten und Blick auf die Berge. Swimmingpool wird täglich gepflegt. Das Haus ist (typisch spanisch)rustikal ausgestattet, alle wichtigen Dinge sind vorhanden (inkl. Grillplatz auf Terrasse).Vermieterin sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit, wohnt in der Nähe. Wir haben 3 Wochen in dieser Idylle sehr genossen.
Stayed 21 nights in May 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Ruth S.

En el medio de la naturaleza

La casa es bonita, el jardín precioso. Und chimenea grande, qué pena que no había leña para la primera noche... seria un detalle no tener que organizar y comprarla. Luego lo pasamos muy bien!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CARMEN C.

La casa de mis sueños

La casa es perfecta, confortable, limpia, cuidada y muy tranquila. Rodeada de un precioso jardín y con maravillosas vistas. Está en el campo y a tan solo un paseo del pueblo. Destacaría las terrazas, perfectas para descansar y disfrutar del entorno. Totalmente recomendable.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Me alegro que habeis disfrutado tanto la casa como los entornos. Las noches con el fuego de la chimenea y barbecoa con la tranquilidad de la naturaleza y cercania de los montes.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

steven r.

amazing property quiet, relaxing and would recommend

great week spent here in september. Good location close to village with plenty of shops bars and restaurants. Can do as much or as little as you like.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHE P.

PARFAIT

Nous avons passé 10 jours dans la maison de Joanna. La maison est conforme aux photos, et même encore plus belle en réalité. Très bien équipée, décorée avec goût avec de nombreuses toiles très intéressantes. La piscine est splendide, réellement privée, avec une vue à couper le souffle. Cortes de la Frontera est un village blanc très agréable, avec de multiples bars, restaurants à tapas, et commerces. Nous vous conseillons l'excellent la Puerte de Atras avec sa petite terrasse avec également une vue splendide. Prix dérisoires des tapas. Les chiens de Joanna sont un bonus, une compagnie très agréable même si nous avions notre propre animal. Joanna est très discrète et on sent qu'elle veille à ce que tout se passe bien. Parfait de bout en bout. Location de grande qualité.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Thank you so much for your review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mel J.

Peaceful, comfortable and fun house in a perfect location for exploring and close to a pretty town

The house and garden made for a perfect rural retreat for us! The house was spacious and pretty with comfortable beds and lovely hot showers and well equipped with everything you could need. The best part of the house is the garden and outdoor space - lots of areas to sit and relax in sun or shade, plenty of space for the kids to play and of course the pool which was great fun. We enjoyed having daily visits from Joanna's dogs which just added to the homely feel. The house is a few minutes walk into the village which was great to get provisions and has plenty of places to get a coffee, a meal or a lovely cake - we all enjoyed the bakery! Cortes de la frontera is a fabulous town, with an authentic feel. Great to be among the locals and to enjoy a real Spanish atmosphere. It's also brilliantly located, close to national parks (cork forest walks on the doorstep) and within easy striking distance of Ronda (a stunning mountain drive away) with all that has to offer and other white villages such as Gaucin, Cassares etc. Joanna was there to greet us and we appreciated the beautiful flowers she had placed around the house. It was good to know she was here if we needed any advice but we found our way around without a hitch and the Cortes TIC was helpful for walk suggestions. We all had a fantastic holiday and we're delighted with our choice of place to stay. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Thank You for your lovely review. I am glad that you you are happy with your staying. Regards.
Archival

8/10 Good

Jaine E.

Lovely property with good views

This is a lovely property with good views and the garden is pretty. Not suitable for two couples as hardly any wardrobe space or privacy upstairs but ideal for a young family with children although the interior stairs are pretty steep. The access road is extremely steep but it did get easier (!) to walk after a while. The dogs are very affectionate and loving, even if a bit noisy at night. Joanna is a very helpful host and is on hand if there are any problems. The town itself is really pretty with some interesting old buildings.
Archival

4/10 Poor

Alex M.

Property pretty basic no luxuries. Entrance difficult but setting nicely situated.

Was quite a shock when first arrived but gradually got used to it as did not want to spoil our holiday. Property rustic and basic but served its purpose. Did feel that a good spring clean could have been carried out. Plenty of hot water for baths and showers. Felt that the windows needed curtains for some privacy especially in the bathroom. The main bed was only a double so the spare bed was used. The sheets and bedding needed to be replaced with new.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Dear Alex with wife. None of my guests complained about the cleanliness of the house before, on the contrary, and I hope nobody will do it in the future. I will do my best to ensure that they do not have reason to do so. Regarding curtains: I did not care to hang them up because I partly am not a fan of curtains, partly because nobody has access to the garden except me (and I do not peep, I swear) and partly because I do not want to obscure the view of the garden. I will though considerate to hang them. and will be happy if people can take advantage and enjoy what I and this wonderful place I am managing can offer: genuine little white village with friendly people, nature, flowering garden, relaxation and art with, NOTE, steep 200m long axess.
Archival

8/10 Good

Nathalie R.

Très agréable

Cadre superbe. Maison très belle et aménagée avec goût.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017

About the host

Hosted by Joanna

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I am a visual artist, passionate amateur landscape gardener and the builder of what in the future could result in a realized dream of living in beautiful surroundings in harmony with nature. I came here in 2010 and started the project with the reconstruction of the house and construction of the garden. Then I started the renovation of dilapidated small houses on the estate. This resulted in a small house / studio I now live and work in when I'm not working with the garden and preparing the big house before guests' arrival. Welcome.

What makes this property unique

Direct proximity to urban amenities (healthcare, banks, shops, bars and cafes, tourist information etc.) in a beautiful white village yet in the middle of nature. The garden is full of flowers, herbs and birdsong. The soft hills around with olive groves echo with the sound of grazing sheep while swinging in the hammock in the shade or resting on a sun lounger on the porch or on the terrace with spectacular views where you can see eagles circling in the daytime and at night watch the moon sink behind the mountains.

Languages:

English, Spanish, Swedish, Polish

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