Villa Erase una vez, private pool, 360° view in the heart of a protected nature reserve Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Does Villa Erase una vez, private pool, 360° view in the heart of a protected nature reserve have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Q: Is Villa Erase una vez, private pool, 360° view in the heart of a protected nature reserve pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Villa Erase una vez, private pool, 360° view in the heart of a protected nature reserve located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly villa is within 12 mi (20 km) of Route Picacho Trailhead, Calvary Chapel, and Church of Taberno. Capeas Bullring is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) away.

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

21 May 2023

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30th wedding anniversary

Fantastic villa with great hosts. Stunning scenery

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Garry S.

8 August 2020

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Wonderful

Check out day having spent 2 weeks here. Absolutely wonderful stay. Very relaxing. Great communication with the owner over a very challenging time of the global pandemic. The villa is fantasticly equipped and lots of small touches makes it a home from home. Highly recommended indeed. Thank you

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leigh A.

25 July 2022

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Lovely mountain retreat

Muriel & Laureano were extremely welcoming, communicative and generous hosts. They have thought of many things to make the stay more enjoyable and relaxing. They were extremely helpful before our arrival and gave excellent tips on the local area. The villa itself is in a remote location but you are rewarded with stunning panoramic views and zero light and noise pollution so it’s wonderful at night as well as in the day. The standard of the pool and pool area were exceptional and the plancha in the pool kitchen was a joy to cook on. We had two young children and both the villa and outside areas were great for adults and children. Highly recommend a stay here.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Gary M.

7 September 2015

Relaxing villa in the quiet countryside

Nicely equipped villa in a peaceful area. The local representatives (Dennis and Jackie) were very helpful as we had a problem with the water which was fixed the same day. We had an unlucky problem with WIFI signal for a few days which affected the TV as well. Apart from that we had a lovely stay, the pool and summer kitchen were great and the kids enjoyed the table tennis as well. The track up to the villa is a bit rocky at the entrance and could do with some improvement, as car hire firms are very particular. However the road to the villa is very good considering the rural location. The bedrooms were comfortable with fans in every room ,although they were not needed much as there is a breeze most nights. We tried the local restaurant (which is strangely located behind the closest petrol station) and the food was excellent. The supermarkets in Albox were well stocked (Mercadona was the best one) and the small English supermarket on the main road in Albox also sold a range of products if you needed something specific. The weekly market in Albox is definitely worth a visit - Dennis and Jackie were also useful as the information in the villa was not in English.

10/10 Excellent

Sheena M., Stockport, United Kingdom

21 August 2023

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A fabulous villa and pool!

The villa is everything that is advertised and we had a wonderful stay at Erase Una Vez. The villa has everything you could possibly want, including a welcome pack. There is a stock of herbs etc, as well as soaps, washing up liquids etc. The villa is off the beaten track, with some hairpin mountain roads, however the roads are fairly quiet. The pay-off is the privacy and the night sky is amazing - we could see the milky way, and had a fantastic show of a meteor shower over 4 nights during our stay. The pool is warm from 9 - 10 am, there is also an outdoor shower to wash the salt off. With there being 2 kitchens and 2 fridge-freezers, there was plenty of room for our food and drinks. We all enjoyed the ping-pong table outside. There is a pool table in the summer kitchen, but it probably doesn't have quite enough room around it, to play well. There is a Lidl in Albox, which is about a 40 minute drive. On the last few days of our stay, we went more inland and found a Mercadona in Puerto Lumbreras, which is easier to get to - the roads being so much better. Laureano was available if we had any problems, and helped make our stay very comfortable, a real pleasure to meet. A renovated monastery - Hospederia Santuario is a 10 minute drive, for a fabulous meal, call first though, to check when open. Bowleria in Albox for bowling and food was great too. Mojacar has beaches and is just over an hour away - the sea was fabulously warm.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Susan B.

28 October 2018

An extremely peaceful location for a get-away-from-everyone holiday

The major plus point for us was the extreme peace and quiet we enjoyed and the chance to wake up undisturbed by anyone or anything. Silence is so rare in our lives and the chance to experience it for two weeks was magical. All you can see are the mountains, sky and surrounding fields full of almond trees. All you can hear is birdsong and bees humming. The villa is well equipped and I felt comfortable doing more cooking there than I normally would on holiday. Small touches such as an international adaptor, hairdryers and shopping bags were very useful, as was lots of English DVDs and Xbox games. There was a lot of international television but sadly nothing in English, however Netflix came to the rescue and worked well considering the remote location. As we went in mid-October we didn't use the pool room facilities, the plancha or the pool. The pool was delightful to look at but far too cold in October - we're not that hardy! so we'll have to go back to try it out. Although there is sleeping space for 8, I would say there is only room for 4 adults comfortably in the villa, unless you spend all your time outdoors. Again, not a problem in summer. It is worth emphasising the remoteness of the villa because with the beauty of the peace and silence comes a 25 minute drive before you reach civilisation. We loved being remote, but the practicalities of being so far away from everyone meant that we spent a lot more time driving than we wanted to (and we love exploring by car so that is saying something). The twisty mountain roads were also the cause of several bouts of travel sickness amongst us adults, particularly in the dark, so consider if this would cause you a problem. Be prepared for the last 200m to the villa which is an extremely steep, uneven track of stones so when hiring a car, make it something a bit more robust. However this is a jewel of an area with plenty to do and places to explore, including Grenada and Murcia. We would definitely return. Thanks particularly to the owners for their prompt contact, extremely helpful and friendly approach and fast return of our deposit.

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

CHARLOTTE D.

17 August 2024

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Séjour reposant

Très bon accueil, maison magnifique, confortable, très bien équipée, piscine exceptionnelle, le silence est d'or, la vue sur la vallée exceptionnelle, la climatisation très appréciable.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gautier S.

4 August 2023

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Juillet août 2023

Vacances super reposantes. Le gîtes est parfait pour une famille de 6. La piscine est grande et agréable. Parfait si vous voulez de l'isolement au calme. Idéal aussi pour visiter une bonne partie de l'Andalousie. Bref nous on a été super ravi de ce gîte et de nos hôtes vraiment très sympathiques. À recommencer les yeux fermés !

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

19 February 2023

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MAGNIFIQUE !

Nous qui aimons la randonnée et la nature, nous avons été servis ! L'endroit est magnifique : les amandiers étaient en fleurs : un réel plaisir pour les yeux ! Cela a été une agréable surprise pour nous de découvrir l'espace de la véranda qui donnait directement sur la cuisine et le living et qui n'apparaissait pas encore en photo sur le site. Grâce à cela, nous avons pu profiter de la vue de jour comme de nuit. Le petit poêle à bois était aussi très sympa pour une petite flambée après nos ballades. La villa est vraiment bien équipée et est super confortable malgré le lieu reculé. Elle est aussi décorée avec beaucoup de gout. Nous avons très bien été accueillis par les propriétaires qui nous ont donné de très bonnes adresses, Merci à Laureano et Muriel pour leur disponibilité. Nous espérons revenir un jour prochain. Pour les amoureux de la nature et de belles balades, nous recommandons vivement !

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

mohamed a.

30 August 2022

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Séjour parfait

Tout était parfait : l'acceuil, la villa, la piscine, nos hôtes. Nous reviendrons. Merci pour tout.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

jean-christophe S.

6 August 2022

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Topissime

Un véritable coin de Paradis !!! Un accueil chaleureux, des conseils judicieux, une vraie disponibilité, des vacances de rêve…. Nous reviendrons !!!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

ERIKA L.

7 October 2021

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Vacances seul au monde, en famille

Nous avons trouvé ce que nous recherchions, du calme, de la tranquillité et du confort. Rien ne manque dans cette jolie maison. Cuisine parfaitement équipée, jeux variés pour tous les âges, une piscine immense et une vue idyllique à 360°. Les propriétaires sont disponibles et serviables, avec toujours de bons conseils sur ce qu'il y a faire autour de nous. Nous recommandons les yeux fermés.

Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

mehdi b.

31 August 2021

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top👍🏻👍🏻

repos, calme, nature et confort moderne top!!

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rajko E., near Hamburg, Germany

12 August 2021

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Fantastic property if you love tranquility - amazing hosts!!

This house in the almond tree covered hills of Andalusia is a fantastic choice for everyone who loves nature, starry nights, remoteness and quietness. The house is well equipped with everything you might need during your stay. A big, clean and deep (at one side) pool offers a refreshing break from the Southern sun. The almonds were ripe, so we ate fresh ones every day. Also the house is offering a herbs garden which was a welcomed add-on to our fresh salads. The house itself offers everything we needed, including two bathrooms and one additional bathroom down by the pool! Enough towels for the three of us were provided, although we brought our own. The washing machine works well. The best was the amazingly clear nights with unpolluted views of the MilkyWay and Andromeda galaxy (we stayed in August). For everyone who is passionate about dark skies - this house is fantastic. At ~3000ft/1000m above sea level, the valley dust was well below us offering pristine views. Great place for astro-photography. And the hosts are amazing, too - great communication, superior customer support coming over to fix a minor issue we had with no hesitation. Even a welcome package and some drinks to get started with the vacation waited for us on arrival. And for the departure, at 5a.m. the host came by personally to say good-by! Very kind and sooo much appreciated! Communication by whatsapp throughout the stay worked very well. The pool is serviced two times the week and was advised in advance again by Whatsapp. Some of the best hosts we've had so far (and we are experiences vacation home renters). Oh, by the way - the beds are comfy (even for tall people) - and the master bed room has a funky colored blinking light - which we found out by accident on the last day - just try it - it's funny! Overall, a very pleasant experience, and a big recommendation from us. Thanks so much for everything!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

15 August 2020

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SUPERBE !!

Tout était encore mieux que sur les photos. Endroit perdu dans la nature, le silence et le calme sont juste magnifique. Et la piscine très grande les enfants se sont éclaté.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laurent C.

18 October 2019

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Endroit incroyable au milieu des amandiers!

En pleine nature et au pied de la sierra la situation est exceptionnelle.Il y règne le calme absolu..La villa est très confortable et décorée avec goût.Nous avons profité de la piscine à 26 degrés malgré les nuits qui rafraichissent...Un système électrique nous permettait facilement de bâcher la piscine la nuit.On a adoré la plancha pour les grillades. On recommande et nous reviendrons sans doute pour un plus long séjour. Merci aux propriétaires pour ce beau panier d'acceuil.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sophie D.

25 September 2019

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Petit paradis ensoleillé, perdu dans les montagnes

Bien accueillis, nous avons été guidés vers la villa, très isolée. On se sent seul au monde au milieu des amandiers. Beaucoup de soleil. La villa est très bien équipée et spacieuse. La piscine est bien entretenue (visite du pisciniste durant notre séjour). À proximité, nous avons visité Vélez Rubio et Vélez Blanco et la réserve naturelle « Sierra María-Los Vélez », ou on peut faire de jolies balades. Pour une journée à la mer, nous avons choisi le village de Las Negras, au milieu du « Cabo de Gata ». Le paysage est magnifique avec des criques naturelles. Seul petit bémol du séjour : en montagne, beaucoup de vent qui peut être frais, surtout en soirée et la nuit (fin septembre). Superbes vacances :-)

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marielle F.

24 August 2019

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Merveilleux!!

Une semaine de pure détente dans un très bel endroit au milieu des amandiers et un accueil au top avec des propriétaires à la fois discret et convivial d'une grande gentillesse. On ne peut que recommander ! Région vraiment dépaysante ! A 2h de Grenade et de l'Alhambra à visiter absolument!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bernd E.

22 June 2019

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Villa near to Albox

We enjoyed our stay in the villa very much! The environment is really beautiful!

Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Kevin F.

12 September 2018

Very enjoyable - stunning area and villa - limited places to eat on an evening

Fantastic 'well stocked' (as in cutlery/crockery/vinegars/spices etc etc) family villa (although there was only two of us - we love space to ourselves) - great place for cooking and eating outdoors. Pool area is amazing - views are spectacular and because surrounding villas are unoccupied we found the privacy - just the way we like it. Only down side for us as a couple - we choose not to cook for ourselves on holiday - tend to have jaunt out somewhere for a coffee - then back for lunch and relax (again) so found choices of where to eat on an evening (locally) very limited - either restaurant at the garage where food was OK and people very friendly - and patient with our attempts at Spanish with 'Google' - only other place was the nearby monastery just up the hill from the Villa - again food was OK - didn't find it outstanding as others had seemed to but again very friendly (menu only in Spanish - translation thanks again to Google) - We enjoyed the villa, had a lovely welcome from Mary who we by chance met up with at the garage restaurant on the Friday (festival night) and had a wonderful night with her and Carl enjoying their translations of locals conversations. Would I go back - YES - one thing to watch out for if you arrive on a Sunday afternoon there are NO supermarkets open in Albox to do your shopping - so shop a bit nearer to Almeria where there are some open. Otherwise it means a trip out the next day - which we usually like to keep as a total chill day. Overall a lovely relaxing place, and thanks to the owners there is nothing you will be short of. They have made a lovely haven with their care and love.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Laurent P.

4 September 2018

Villa conforme à la description donnée sur le site

Muriel et Laureano ont toujours été à notre écoute, ont répondu à nos attentes et ont été de très bons conseils. On tient d'ailleurs à les remercier pour ce suivi, cette organisation et cet accueil . Nous étions 4 adultes et 4 enfants. La villa est très bien et on a bien profité de la piscine. Le côté cuisine d'été est vraiment super, on faisait la cuisine (plancha professionnelle) et on y mangeait midi et soir. Les enfants (ainsi que les adultes) ont pu profiter des jeux mis à leur disposition (console, yam's, ping-pong, billard.....etc) La villa se situe dans la montagne au milieu des amandiers, la vue est magnifique. Si vous recherchez de la tranquillité, je vous conseille vivement de louer cette maison.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

26 August 2018

Wonderful

Totally relaxing stay. The beautiful view of the hills dotted with almond trees combined with no traffic or crowds makes this villa location perfect for anyone looking to chill, At night, the view of the milky way and the orange mars is a wonder to see especially those that have too much light pollution at home. I even spotted Andromeda through my binoculars. The pool is large and cool perfect for a dip when the sun is too hot. The recent addition of the pergola with a screen was a great idea as this is a better shield from the sun than the parasols. There is no air conditioning in the house with fans to keep you cool. We found that even in mid August we didn't have the fans switched on all the time as the temperature inside the house was fine. So, if you're looking for a completely relaxing holiday and savour that feeling of nothing to do apart from chilling out - this one is for you.

6/10 Okay

Barry C.

16 August 2018

If your looking for that away from it all location....

If you are looking for isolation then this is the place for you. We loved the peace and beauty of the surrounding area, you can park the car, lock the gates and be at peace with the world. It is a long drive to the nearest large town of Albox, so it is essential that you do your shopping prior to arrival. We didn't drive around a lot, so we never found out if there was a local shop to go to. The house, it's name translates to Once upon a time, didn't really reach to fairytale heights for us. At night there are lights which come on which helps to promote the fairytale nature. The house is full of everything you need, you just need to hunt into the array of cupboards to find it. Yes, its a bit of an adventure!. There are three bedrooms in the main house and a double in an annex to the summer kitchen. The master bedroom, we felt was a bit of a disappointment, the bed had two single mattresses on top of what seemed to be a double. You feel very precarious pearched on it. The owners suggested we use the annex bedroom, but that didn't work for us. On the outside, the patio surrounds the house on three sides and there are different places to sit and eat. We loved the opportunity to eat outside. The steps lead down to to pool and summer kitchen, We used the pool at lot. It's a very good size and the water cooled us down when we felt too hot. We didn't take the opportunity to use the summer kitchen with it griddle for barbecues. Overall, the house is an interesting one, with plenty of character. If the owners are seeking a fairytale destination, then its a work in progress. It needs more to make it so. Would we go again, then yes we would. The location is fantastic for solitude and views over the surrounding countryside. The owners require paperwork to be signed and returned. It's a bit onerous compared to other villas that we have booked using this site. Overall we had a very good week's holiday.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Veronique G.

5 August 2018

Le luxe du silence !

La villa erase una vez est située au milieu des amandiers dans un lieu calme et reposant. Les paysages autour sont impressionnants à chaque moment de la Journée . Les petits villages de Vélez-Rubio et Vélez-Blanco sont accessibles par une jolie petite route à travers la montagne et agréable pour profiter des douces soirées d’été autour de quelques tapas et boissons fraîches. L’observation de la Voie lactée est magique, peu d’endroit offre ce spectacle étoilée, ici pas de pollution lumineuse ! Les nombreux équipements de la villa permettent de distraire toute la famille. L’immense piscine est un vrai bonheur le soir après une journée de visite, pour se relaxer et se rafraîchir. La mer est à 1h de route et nous avons trouvé des plages et des criques sympas où il y avait peu de monde. En bref, nous avons passés deux excellentes semaines avec un temps magnifique constant et nous recommandons cette villa sans hésitations à tous ceux qui aiment la nature, le calme et la beauté des paysages. Merci à Muriel et Laureano pour leur accueil et leur organisation. Véronique, Thierry, Armand et Charline

Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marie D.

22 July 2018

Waouw ! Fabuleux ! L'organisation, l'accueil, la villa, l’environnement : tout est parfait !

J'avoue que j'étais peu emballée au départ quand mon époux a proposé de louer cette villa sur le conseil d'un de ses collègues qui y avait passé ses vacances. Nous sommes parti avec mes 3 enfants (11, 14, 17 ans), ma soeur et ses 2 enfants (12-16 ans) . Mes appréhensions se sont envolées une fois arrivés à la villa. Nous avons été très agréablement accueilli par Muriel et Laureano, les propriétaires. La vue est époustouflante tout comme le calme qui y règne. La villa est très bien équipée, rien ne manque pour passer un agréable séjour. Il y a 4 véritables chambres (avec des vrais lits et pas de canapé-lit !) qui sont toutes bien décorées. Ma soeur est restée dans la villa avec les enfants, tandis que nous avons profité de la chambre près de la piscine pour un peu d'intimité et surtout une vue magnifique le matin. Les enfants n'ont pas eu le temps de s'ennuyer : piscine, discothèque improvisée, match de ping-pong et de pétanque, jeux de société et observation des oiseaux : hirondelles et guêpiers (nous a dit le voisin Miguel). La mer se situe à une heure de route de la villa. Revenir le soir après une journée au bord de l'eau nous faisait plaisir car après l'animation des plages, retrouver un peu de calme, cela faisait du bien ! Mon époux qui aime cuisiner s'est essayé à la plancha. Grâce aux plantes aromatiques du jardin, tout était un vrai délice. Les commerces ne sont pas tout proches mais les 2 frigos mis à disposition nous ont permis de ne pas faire des emplettes tous les jours. Nous avons profité de la tournée du boulanger local qui nous a livré du pain sur commande. Le soir, il était très plaisant de rester au dehors sur le lounge pour observer la myriade d'étoiles et surtout les étoiles filantes. Mary, qui est la personne de contact sur place en l'absence de Muriel et Laureano est aussi charmante. Nous avons eu un problème de clé qui a été résolu très rapidement par ses soins. En résumé, nous avons tous passé des super vacances dans cet endroit magnifique. Nous le recommandons vivement.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2018

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