You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
A Luxury 3 Bedroom Villa near to Comares, with wonderful views all around
This is a 3 Bedroom Luxury detached Villa, stylish and modern that is fully equipped with aircon and all facilities. Peña Blanca occupies a unique position atop a hill with distant sea views to the South. The Luxury Villa and Swimming Pool boast incredible views in every direction. Designed in style and constructed with comfort in mind, Peña Blanca is a home away from home where every detail has been incorporated to provide a perfect holiday location with modern conveniences included. It is set in a very private location and not overlooked by any other properties. The beautiful hilltop Village of Comares is a 5/10 minute walk away. This is another great property from Vine Ridge Retreats.
During your stay at this villa, you'll be close to Church of La Incarnation. You'll find features like an outdoor pool and laundry facilities. The villa includes amenities such as free WiFi and a private pool.
Air-conditioned villa with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
Free WiFi
Take a swim in the outdoor pool
Amenities include laundry facilities
5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Church of La Incarnation and 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Hermitage of Nuestra Senora de la Candelaria
This villa offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Comares villa.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Pool/Spa
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the villa: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
In the mountains
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Unit size: 1,937 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 23
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
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
No pets allowed
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 ESFCTU00002902500057312000000000000000000CR/MA/015511
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
Onsite cash transactions can't exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
A Luxury 3 Bedroom Villa near to Comares, with wonderful views all around Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 56 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Michael T.
26 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Hilltop village
Great villa in an amazing location. Comares is a small village with a few bars and a great restaurant. The drive up to Comares is challenging but enjoyable. There are plenty of places to visit within an easy drive. The views from the pool are amazing and we saw the Ibex up close several times . Make sure you've got a torch if you're going to walk up to the village at night .David was easy to contact if we needed him . Fully recommended villa and hopefully we'll be back one day with the whole family.
Michael T.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Karen H.
19 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning villa with amazing views
We returned today from two weeks at Peña Blanca and have had such a relaxing time (12 books read!!). The photos don’t do it justice at all- the rooms are clean, airy and there are balconies from every upstairs room giving you 360 degree views of the surrounding valleys.
We only braved the climb into the village once due to the intense heat but we ate at the ‘Camping’ Mirador three times due to the lovely food at great value for money.
If you want to stay away from the ‘tourist’ hotspots then visit Mijas Pueblo ( white hilltop village with lovely shops), Cuevas de Nerja (the VR experience included with the tickets was brilliant!) and if you don’t mind a 2 hour drive on windy mountain roads then Cordoba is beautiful.
We used the shop on the village a couple of times for essentials but tended to shop at Eroski in Vélez-Malaga on the way back from days out as it’s a larger supermarket inside a shopping centre (which the teen daughters loved- Zara, Bershka etc!)
Karen H.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ian E.
11 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding views
We had a lovely stay. Lovely area, amazing views and Carl was very helpful leaving us a lovely welcome back.
Ian E.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
13 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
A little piece of Heaven
4th time staying at Pena Blanca. Never experienced such a sense of space and quietness anywhere. Spanish Ibex popping by to drink from the pool!!! Magical. Such a beautiful Villa in a beautiful spot. Thank you Carl for help re Jose for our family and for just letting us have the privacy we wanted xx
Verified traveller
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Malcolm B.
27 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely amazing stay
The property was beautiful
The views amazing
The village perfect
Malcolm B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
Angela q.
21 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning views
First thing to say is that my family and I loved this villa, the location is stunning with views for miles - a real chance to unwind and spend time together. The villa itself is lovely, spacious and the pool is fab (very deep - can’t stand if less than 5’8”). The is a great bbq and pizza oven although we didn’t use the pizza oven. Inside the kitchen is fab and has everything you need. The walk to village is as said only around 10-15 minutes but if you have any mobility issues or breathing problems then I wouldn’t recommend it. A car is essential for the location for shopping etc. There is air con which in Aug is needed but is paid by meter. It is very reasonable (we spent less than €10 for a week) but we didn’t know this in advance which would have been more transparent - I do also understand the logic of the charge. The other thing we were not aware of was the need to dispose of our own rubbish - which was inconvenient but doable in the local village. Better information on recycling and where to do this would have been helpful. The town has a couple of nice eating places which are much alike. Would definitely recommend zip line in Comares and more if you are adventurous! All in all a wonderful holiday! And we saw the Ibex who visited the pool! Thanks to Ursula who met us and showed us to location and Carl who popped in with some things we needed.
Angela q.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sian C.
16 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Breathtaking location & beautiful villa
We had an amazing holiday in this absolutely wonderful villa in a stunningly beautiful location. Villa Pena Blanca exceeded our expectations and I would have to say this is by far the best villa that we have ever stayed in! The villa is spacious, tastefully decorated and perfect for large groups or families. The owner has thought of everything and this makes your stay a thousand times easier and more enjoyable. The outside space is equally as fantastic with a well maintained pool and terraces with views to die for. You are surrounded by panoramic views and the various balconies allow you to soak up this phenomenal location. Seeing the local herd of goats and the Ibex on a few nights just made this holiday even more special. I highly recommend a stay in Chris's beautiful villa. Last and not least we really appreciated the warm welcome from Ursula who is a fantastic and welcoming host and who explained everything we needed to know. Carl was also super helpful and responsive regarding our BBQ enquiry. We certainly felt extremely well looked after. I would love to visit again and May/June is certainly a great time to enjoy the amazing temperatures and this beautiful location.
Sian C.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Ian H.
29 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning views
Excellent villa with stunning views on both sides. It is in a completely quiet and private position, but only 10-15 walk up to the small town of Comares. Villa has everything, was really clean and could easily accommodate 6 adults. Highly recommend if you like it peaceful & quiet.
Ian H.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Janet B.
14 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Peña Blanca
Spent a week at this lovely peaceful property with stunning views. Enjoyed seeing the Ibex on the rocks next to the house. Lovely pool and house.
Janet B.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Andrew H.
15 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Superb Villa
We loved our stay in Comares. The villa was perfect- stunning views and lots of ibex sightings. A very relaxing week thank you.
Andrew H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Carl W.
6 Jul 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning house with breathtaking views
We’ve just had the most wonderfully relaxing fortnight at this stunning house with its 360* breathtaking views. The house itself is finished to a high standard equipped with everything you could possibly need and has a good sized pool (its quite deep) with plenty of loungers. The house was beautifully clean on arrival and a welcome pack with essentials had thoughtfully been provided. The views from the various furnished balconies and sundowner terrace are spectacular along with the incredible sunsets!
The beautiful Moorish village of Comares is only a ten minute uphill walk away with a small supermarket; cafe bar and restaurants.
Carl (the owners representative) gave us plenty of useful information about the house and pool etc and was very knowledgeable about the local area and places to visit / dine etc.
We’ve always made it a rule not to go to the same place twice but Pena Blanca may well be the exception to the rule!
Thank you, Lisa & Carl
Carl W.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Gary H.
30 May 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Cancelled
We have not yet been on the trip due to covid. The owner has agreed to defer the holiday let until next year at the same price. We are happy with the communication we have had and are looking forward to staring next year. The ratings we have given can be ignored as we have not yet stayed.
Gary H.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020
10/10 Excellent
Mr & Mrs C., Suffolk, England
2 Oct 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Very enjoyable stay
We have just spent a fabulous week in the peace and quiet of this lovely property. It is very well equipped and very comfortable. It has beautiful views all around and is very private. We made good use of the bbq and spent much of our time by the pool which gets the sun most of the day. There is a good selection of books and dvds if required. We saw the Ibex on several occasions which was really fascinating. The wonderful town of Comares is only a 10 minute walk away and the people are very friendly. It's a straight forward drive from Malaga airport and we stopped of at a supermarket in Velez - Malaga for our supplies. However, there was a good welcome pack on arrival at the villa if you want to head straight there. We would highly recommend this beautiful property. Thank you Carl and Maria.
Mr & Mrs C.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
Patricia J.
1 Sept 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic house in Comares
Everything was perfect from beginning to end. The house is very clean, large and comfortable. Very peaceful surroundings and spectacular mountains. Spent evenings sitting on the front balcony star gazing. Comares is a beautiful little village. Enjoyed every minute!
Patricia J.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Rachel M.
26 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing but fun holiday
My husband and I and our three children aged 9, 7 and 4 have just returned from our stay at Pena Blanca and had an amazing time. The house is ideal, with plenty of places to relax, good sized bedrooms plus modern and clean bathrooms and kitchen. The outside of the property was even more stunning with spectacular scenery in every direction. We spent the majority of our time enjoying the pool and made use of the many outdoor areas to eat meals, play games or to have a drink. The village of Comares is a fun walk up the ancient steps and it was good to explore the many small lanes and say hello to the locals who were very friendly.
We drove down to Velez-Malaga a couple of times to go to the larger shops and to spend a few hours at the coast, but each time we were glad to return to Pena Blanca. We also took a day trip to the Bioparc which was about 1 hour 20 minutes away and were considering a visit to some caves, but the children preferred to stay by the pool.
Thank you for a brilliant holiday, we definitely hope to come back sometime.
Rachel M.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Rob D.
30 Jul 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect in every way
Definitely the best villa we have stayed in. We have been booking villas for over 10 years and this one tops them all for position, views, layout, well in all departments.
The views from the terraces front and back are spectacular and only a short, if steep, walk to Comares for a cool beer and lovely meal.
A big thank you to Sarah and Nick for their assistance and also to Trevor for his prompt efforts.
Thanks again Carl and Maria for a perfect stay.
We will be back next year!
Kind regards from Rob, Deb, Charlotte, Chris and baby Charlie.
Rob D.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Sara F.
26 May 2019
Simply the best...
This is a really wonderful house, comfortably furnished and well-equipped with everything you might need - plus a pizza oven! The setting is breathtaking with stunning views in every direction and cleverly placed terraces for optimum sun-bathing at any time of day if you're not by the pool. The pool is a good size; when I arrived late April it was freezing cold, but it had warmed up enough for a bracing swim by the second week. The pool is pretty deep at both end so not suitable for small children or non-swimmers.
The drive up to the villa is a challenge the first time, but then becomes part of the fun. The village of Comares is delightful and there's a path from the villa up to the village, which is more rewarding than taking the car. I'd recommend this villa to anyone who wants a remote and very quiet holiday location, but I may well want to go again so please
don't book when I want it!
Sara F.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2019
10/10 Excellent
Maria B.
8 Oct 2018
Amazing villa with views
We were a bit sceptical when we had to meet at the local bar. But all ok we were met by Carl who showed us to the villa we would never have found the villa with out being guided.
Lovely villa with ample room for 6 even thought there was only the two of us on this visit .well stocked kitchen, washing machine dish washer .
This villa has amazing views to the sea , extremely quiet. We had a few visits from the ibis and wild cat (ginet) .
40 minute drive to sea and large shopping center.
We loved it two blissful weeks in September totally chilled and rejuvenated.
Maria B.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018
10/10 Excellent
Paul C.
23 Sept 2018
Superb Holiday
Absolutely loved the villa. The setting is absolutely stunning and the ideal place for a get away from it all holiday. The villa has everything you need, spotlessly clean and the views in all directions are amazing from the many terraces.
We would highly recommend this property to others.
Paul C.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
10/10 Excellent
Nikki F.
12 May 2018
Amazing space with spectacular views
This house is an amazing home from home. The kitchen is fully equipped and the outdoor kitchen is a bonus.
The interior of the house is spacious and well finished but the real draw of the property is the outside space. There are several seating ares outside so that you can enjoy the sun, or the shade, all day long. The views go on for miles and seem to change each day.
The property is so peaceful that the birdsong can appear loud sometimes. We were lucky to see several species of wildlife around the property including a small group of Rhonda Ibex.
The food welcome pack was much appreciated because we arrived on a Bank Holiday and the other extras, such as kitchen roll, dishwasher tablets and detergent etc were an added bonus.
Chris and Carl really know how to give you an excellent environment for a tranquil, relaxing break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
I would recommend this property to anyone and everyone.
Nikki F.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2018
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth T.
3 May 2018
A great villa in lovely countryside
Well equipped villa in peacefull location with stunning views. Plenty of places to sit outside.
Elizabeth T.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
10/10 Excellent
dave b.
23 Oct 2017
Stunning views and tranquility
The drive up through the hills to the villa is nothing short of stunning and as you leave the coast behind you can make out the whitewashed town of Comares up in the distance. Eventually the road gives way to track and finally you are there, looking up to the villa.
Pena Blanca is very well appointed with all you need for a comfortable stay. It was also spotless. Although we stayed in October we made it into the pool every day: easily one of the most amazing views ever seen whilst swimming!
As other reviews allude, the views are simply stunning, with the Med to the south and more mountainous region to the north.
Comares itself reminded us of a Greek village with whitewashed buildings and terracotta roofs. I am guessing that in the height of the summer season it can get very busy but in October it was nice and quiet. The walk to Comares takes 10 mins, down the drive and then up a stepped path. Tip: bring a torch if going out for dinner as the path is not lit!
Torres del Mar took us 40 mins to drive to and provided a nice contrast to the quietness of the hills.
Chris was great to deal with before we arrived and Carl / Maria were on hand during.
We would definitely recommend this accommodation and area.
dave b.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
10/10 Excellent
Meg N.
11 Sept 2017
Exceeded all expectations.
We have just spent a week at Peña Blanca. A gem. Thank you Chris.
Meg N.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
10/10 Excellent
Jacqueline W.
10 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Heerlijk vakantiehuis met fantastisch uitzicht
Als je van rust en ruimte houdt dan is dit de perfecte uitvalsbasis. Het huis ligt op een half uur rijden van de kust en een uur van Malaga. Het ligt hoog op de berg, net onder het dorp Comares. Via een steil voetpad ben je in 10 minuten in het dorp. Het huis is van alle gemakken voorzien en heeft meerdere terrassen waar je heerlijk kunt zitten. Uitrusting is echt super. Enige minpunt zijn misschien de bedden, deze vonden wij iets minder maar dat is natuurlijk persoonlijk. Begeleiding en communicatie met de beheerders is super, ze staan meteen voor je klaar en antwoorden snel.
Jacqueline W.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Philippe C.
19 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Puisqu’on me demande mon avis alors …
N’y aller pas …. Si vous n’aimez pas la nature , la montagne , les vues grandioses à 360 ° , dans une maison de rêve , gérer par un couple Carl et Maria d’une gentillesse et d’une redoutable efficacité. Je donne à regret un 20/20 car cet endroit est magnifique, j’aurais préféré en garder le secret et ne pas l’ébruiter , mais cela n’aurais pas été correct pour son propriétaire . Bref un lieu MAGIQUE … !!!