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Rural house with spacious exterior and views of the mountains of Malaga. full rent

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Outdoor pool
Property grounds
TV, fireplace
Interior
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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La Joya, Andalusia

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rural house with spacious exterior and views of the mountains of Malaga. full rent

Along with an outdoor pool, this cottage has laundry facilities and a garden. Other amenities include barbecue grills. The cottage has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a patio. A kitchen comes with a refrigerator and an oven, and guests will also find upscale touches like a private pool and a fireplace.
Air-conditioned accommodations at this cottage offer private pools and fireplaces. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens or kitchenettes offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bidets, and hair dryers. This Antequera cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.

Recreational amenities at the cottage include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Sierra de Chimenea. An outdoor pool and laundry facilities are available. The cottage offers free WiFi and a private pool.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Free WiFi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Sierra de Chimenea and 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from El Torcal National Park
This cottage offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Antequera cottage.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Para más de 2 mascotas debe de consultarse primero

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number CR/MA/002341

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Cottage Antequera
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Rural house with spacious exterior and views of the mountains of Malaga. full rent Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Essex S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house with the most stunning views. Felt very homely. Host was attentive and on hand when needed. Hope to go back one day. Thanks Jose and Puri.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia B.

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

Lovely house with amazing view

We had a lovely stay. The kids enjoyed it and my husband and I loved the view. Also a great and helpfull home owner.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Agnieszka P.

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

Amazing!

This property is gorgeous! The space, the views, the lovely owners who responded immediately to any questions. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen perfectly equipped. The pool was a welcome respite from the hot weather. And as a bonus - Missy the lovely cat who came to keep us company
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justina S.

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

Tranquility

Such a beautiful area, peaceful & surrounded by nature.Clean house, easy to get to ( you need a car), good communication with Jose, 15-19 mins to Antequera. The pool is perfect for summer time. Just book it, you will enjoy it.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really lovely house and grounds in a beautiful location. Excellent views over the valley and to the mountains beyond. Sitting outside at sunset is worth the booking alone. House had everything we needed. Pool perfectly useable in October if you bring a wetsuit! Loved the wandering goats. Good grocery store in Villanueva. Good food at Hotel Fuente del Sol. El Torcal well worth a visit. Many thanks to the host. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bekim B.

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

the juwel of andaluisi

If you're looking for relaxed peaceful acomodation look no further, this is the best you can ask for. The house has everything you need for peaceful holiday. View from the property grounds are just magnificient. We stayed there for a week in Feb, and will return soon again. Thank you very much to Jose Antonio and his parents for allowing us to stay in this beautifull villa.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Adrian D.

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

Lovely villa with fantastic location and views

We had a very enjoyable stay at La Joya. Despite the flooding of only a few days before, the property was in an excellent condition and the access roads were fine. Jose and his family were very helpful with the few minor problems that we had and they sorted them immediately. We would definitely look to stay there again if we are coming to the area. Excellent value for money
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Andres K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house with much space around. Very quite, no direkt neighbours. Jose is very helpful and caring even when it comes to topics not directly dealing with the house.The only minor thing is that in case someone is moving in the upper rooms, this can be heared in the rooms below. This should be considered especially, when traveling with kids.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven W.

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

Idyllic *****

We loved the villa, the pool, the area and the hosts. The villa is full of character and very well furnished, not the usual ‘cast-offs’ we usually get in properties in this area and price range. The pool was a great size and depth and bug free thanks to the ever active pool bot. Great seating areas inside and outside of the sun and air conditioning in the main lounge area too. Kitchen was well equipped and our hosts said we could help ourselves to the vegetables in the garden. Jose and his family were very kind, helpful and yet discrete. We will be back - if only to idle away another week relaxing in the hammock, watching the eagles fly above our heads and the sun set over the mountains. And one last note - very few wasps!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wesley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful house! I would recommend anyone who loves Mountain Views and calm and peaceful area’s to book this house. The owners are really kind and they work really hard to make you have an excellent holiday. Laying in the hammock watching over the mountains is something you will not experience many times in your life. The pool was a bit cold during our stay (first two weeks of September) but also a welcoming cooling dive during hot weather.The house is well equipped and has comfortable sofa’s. We slept well in the king size bed in the main bedroom, where they also had a baby bed ready for our 6 months old baby with a very comfortable mattress. Attached to the main bedroom you also have a nice bathroom and a walk-in closet! The photo’s you see on VRBO are exactly as the house is in reality.There are some small shops for your daily needs nearby (within 15 minutes drive) for bigger needs you will have to go to Antequera (which is 30 minutes away from the house). And make sure you have a (rental) car that can handle the steep roads in the area. Thank you José and family for all your efforts to make our holiday very comfortable.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wunderschön und gemütlich!! Mit Kamin kann man das Haus gut beheizen (wir waren Ende Dezember dort). Man kann früh morgens auf den Berg hinten Haus wandern und Sonnenaufgang beobachten. Mittags zieht ein freundlicher Hirte mit Ziegen vorbei. Abends Sonnenuntergang direkt vom Pool. Und extra Bonus ist die Hauskatze, die gerne kuschelt.
Sonnenaufgang
Sonnenuntergang
Abendstimmung
Aussicht vom Berg
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elias K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderschönes charmantes Haus, abseits gelegen, Ruhe pur, der Garten ist unglaublich. Und der Blick von der Terrasse ist atemberaubend. Selbst nach einem ganzen Monat dort mit meiner Familie war jeder Tag in diesem Haus eine Freude.
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Alles hat super gut geklappt, die Vermieter sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Wir können das Haus zu 100 Prozent weiter empfehlen. Es war ein traumhafter Urlaub.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sabrina D.

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

Séjour en Andalousie en famille

Agréable séjour en Andalousie avec notre famille. Le logement était conforme à la description de l'annonce. Nous n'avons pas pu profiter de la piscine compte tenu de la météo et des températures fraîches. Un conseil pour les futurs voyageurs : évitez de venir en Andalousie durant la semaine sainte si vous n'êtes pas fan du monde et des processions
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten L.

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

Absolut erholsam

Das Haus war penibel sauber. Es liegt sehr ruhig, am Ende eines Privatweg, direkt am Hang. Den Wocheneinkauf sollte man großzügig planen, für Kleinigkeiten gibt es in La Joya einen MiniMarket. Für Teenager: 1a wlan Der Umgang mit dem Vermieter ist sehr angenehm. Und der Pool ist wirklich so groß wie auf dem Bild.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sylvain B.

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

Vue imprenable

Nous avons passé de très agréables moments dans cette maison. Les équipements sont suffisants et la salle de vie est spacieuse. Suite à la tempête, des coulées de boue ont envahie les terrasses. Des personnes très aimables sont intervenues rapidement pour remettre en ordre la propriété. Si cela se présentait, nous serions heureux de revenir dans cette maison.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

astrid k.

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

Gezellig, verzorgd huis met prachtige vergezichten

We hebben een heerlijke week in de herfstvakantie gehad met ons gezin met oudere pubers. Het huis is goed onderhouden, schoon met 3 slaapkamers met fijne bedden en boven een kleine, 2e badkamer. Ook de tuin en zwembad keurig onderhouden, het water voor nu helaas te koud. Fijne buitenruimte onder afdak met bbq en binnen open haard en grote smart-tv voor de filmliefhebber. In de buurt genoeg te doen. Fijn centraal gelegen
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Interieur Branding B.

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

Wirklich perfekt

Es ist wirklich alles traumhaft und perfekt. Geschockt bin ich allerdings davon, dass man das Objekt auf einem vergleichbaren spanischen Portal 1/3 günstiger buchen kann, aber das scheint ja mittlerweile System zu haben. Fühlt sich halt am Ende einfach nicht gut an.
Stayed 20 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy H.

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

Schönes Ferienhaus mit privatem Pool

Wir waren 10 Tage(ende Juni) in dem Haus von jose. Wer Ruhe und Privatsphäre mag wird hier 100% nicht enttäuscht! Der Pool und der garten sind ein Traum! Das einzige Problem war unser Mietwagen (Fiat 500) der kam den Berg kaum hoch….
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrin E.

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

Idylle pur!

Wir haben das Haus geliebt. Das Haus ist mit allem ausgestattet, die Aussicht ist ein Traum und die Gastgeber super freundlich und immer zur Stelle! Absolute Empfehlung!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malhaize J.

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

Vacances de rêve

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Stayed 30 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Carlos E.

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

La joya, es una joya

Muy tranquilo, y acogedor para pasar unos días de vacaciones.la casa tiene de todo y muy buena limpieza. Los propietarios encantadores
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martine V.

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

Een droomverblijf

Cottage La Joya is een absolute droom, prachtig privé gelegen, met een tuin om u tegen te zeggen en een groot zwembad. Het huis zelf heeft iets van een Zwitserse chalet en alles wat nodig is om een super vakantie te hebben is aanwezig. In de omgeving kan je mooie wandelingen doen. Bezoek zeker El Torcal, Antequera en de dolmen!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

moira l.

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Une maison pleine de charme au milieu de nulle part ! On adore !

Tout était réellement parfait ! Tout petit bémol : un salon d’extérieur et des transats plus confortables seraient vivement appréciés. Nous en avons parlé au propriétaire, il s’en occupe 👍
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tarina H.

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Beautiful quirky house in the peaceful mountains

Firstly we will be back. Lovely peaceful location in the mountains (the local lambs are herded around the property each evening - their bells and the bird song is the loadest thing to hear) The house has a quirky layout, spacious inside and outside. Our only difficulty was we can only speak English and a little Spanish would have helped but with a WhatsApp translator, and friendly locals we got by. A sign to the house from the road would be useful - for future renters look for a narrow concrete track off the road (there is a signpost for a restaurant further up the main road at the turning) and drive a Km up the mountain road. Overall a real treat to stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022