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Property grounds
Aerial view
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedroomsSleeps 690 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Beautiful 3 bedrooomed Villa with Private pool, stunning views, close to Competa

Casa La Higuera nestles on the hillside on the edge of the beautiful mountain village of Canillas de Albaida and the national park of Sierra de Almijara, less than an hour’s drive from Malaga airport. Only 20 minutes drive to the local beaches.

This attractive, well-equipped villa has unsurpassed views of the sea and surrounding hills yet is within easy walking distance of supermarkets and restaurants.

Casa La Higuera offers 3 good-sized bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and private swimming pool.

The main villa houses the master bedroom and a twin bedroom. Both with ceiling fans and fitted wardrobes with views over the countryside.

The family shower room has been recently refurbished with crisp white tiles and modern fittings.

The house then is open planned with the lounge, kitchen and dining area flowing in a light and airy room.

The main house has a newly fitted modern kitchen with fridge-freezer, microwave, oven, gas hob, dishwasher and wine cooler.

The lounge has a TV and free wi-fi. A log burning for the cooler months.

The double (twin) bedroom and en-suite is in a separate casita a few steps behind the main house, with its own small terrace, perfect for visitors seeking privacy or grandparents wishing to escape for some peace and quiet.

Outside, the property has its own private 8mx4m pool and plenty of shaded seating areas for relaxing and dining. The gardens are mature and private with gated access. The views from the villa are stunning.

There is parking for 2 vehicles.

The local village, Canillas de Albaida is just a few minutes walk from the villa, with access to several bars and restaurants and a few small local supermarkets for your essentials. The larger village of Competa is just five minutes drive or 20 minutes walk

Property manager

Nick Hurford

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 969 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 28

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: High chair and cot available on request

Important information

You need to know

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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Property Registration Number VTAR/MA/01291

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Canillas de Albaida, Malaga

What's nearby

  • Plaza Almijara - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Balcon de Europa - 31 min drive - 27.2 km
  • El Morche Beach - 45 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Playa en Torrox Costa - 49 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Burriana Beach - 50 min drive - 34.6 km

Getting around

  • Granada (GRX-Federico Garcia Lorca) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Cerezo - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bodegas Bentomiz - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Secret Garden - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Vinos el Lagar - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪bar Juanete - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful 3 bedrooomed Villa with Private pool, stunning views, close to Competa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Beautiful 3 bedrooomed Villa with Private pool, stunning views, close to Competa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful 3 bedrooomed Villa with Private pool, stunning views, close to Competa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful 3 bedrooomed Villa with Private pool, stunning views, close to Competa?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful 3 bedrooomed Villa with Private pool, stunning views, close to Competa located?

Situated in the mountains, this villa is within 1 mi (2 km) of The Sierras of Tejeda, Almijara & Alhama, Bodegas Almijara, and Plaza Almijara. Paseo de las Tradiciones and Museum of Arts and Customs are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Beautiful 3 bedrooomed Villa with Private pool, stunning views, close to Competa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice villa
Nice villa, a short but very steep walk to the village. Plenty outside space. Well equipped kitchen. Beds are comfortable and showers are good. Great views. Would recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Villa with stunning views
Villa is typically Spanish in decor, clean and spacious. Outside garden area and pool is very well kept. The annex worked well for our party size too. We were only there a few nights and visited the lovely local villages for a few hours. Other than that we just chilled around the pool and patio seating area watching the swallows nesting in the roof. Some constructive criticism would be for sun shades / parasols to be provided
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location in a beautiful area.
The house was very nice and well equipped and the outdoors area was great. The pool was lovely and the views/location were excellent. Watching the sun go down over the mountains was just glorious. We would hope to return one day and would be very interested in the property if it ever came up, it really was excellent. A couple of slight negatives: the nights proved to be very hot as the house has no air con, but we did go in 35+ daytime temperatures and the celing fans were otherwise very good. Also, whilst the wildlife was lovely; geckos, swallows, lovely butterflies, etc, the insect life was a bit bitey on a night whilst outside, so get some repellent on. There was no issue with biting insects inside though.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Gilly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We love this area of Canillas and the neighbouring village of Competa
We were very disappointed with the lack of communication before our visit. The details of locating the villa and the supposed meeting of the manager was three years old. The television only worked on the last two days of our ten day visit - during which time the Queen had died. We asked for the pool to be cleaned a couple of days before we left but we never heard from Simon again.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Yolande S., Melksham

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Villa with a stunning view
Booking straightforward. A long way up a windy mountain road which is laborious after a while. Villa down a very steep track which gets tretourous after heavy rain. Unable to use main gate and pathway to villa due to deep gullies which made it difficult lift and carrying 23kgs case up and down many steps to the villa. Pool lovely but needed a good clean to remove green film on upper tiles. It would be helpful to state the depth of pool for future visitors. Shower room lovely and modern. Annex was fine, but needed to keep windows open otherwise the room smelt damp after having showers. There is to be a new kitchen installed later this year which hopefully will improve the facility as there was no where to store food. It would be helpful to have a larger freezer. There are several dogs in the area which are noisy and bark throughout the night so windows cannot be left open. The area is stunningly beautiful and the villages of Cannillas and Competa are a delight. The beaches at Caletta de Velez are lovely as is the promenade. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 25 nights in Aug 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

john h., uk

Peace and quiet
My wife and I have just returned from an excellent holiday at Casa La Higuera On arrival we were met by a very friendly couple who showed us around the villa. The villa was well furnished inside and outside. There was good sized covered area for dining and sitting. Although we did not use the cooking facilities there appeared to be everything you would need. There was a good sized swimming pool with a cover to retain the heat. We were surprised to find that the pool was warm enough for us to swim every day. The villa is located in a wonderful position with views of the village and the mountains. A ten minute walk takes you to two of the restaurants and a supermarket in Canillas. We ate in both restaurants a number of times for lunch and dinner and had excellent food every time. We also had some excellent food in the bar at the top of the village. We were able to walk to Competa easily in 25 mins using either the foot path or the road. Archez took us 15 mins but, as it is down hill all the way, it took a bit longer getting back. We chose this villa for the peace and quiet we hoped it would offer and it's position near to a number of restaurants. The peace and quiet was wonderful and there were many restaurants to choose from in walking distance. It therefore provided us with a excellent relaxing holiday. We hope to return in the near future. .
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dee J.

Six stars next year??
From first to last our stay at La Higuera really was 5 star. The lucky owner, Alison, was very helpful and made the whole booking process pain free. The property managers in Spain met us at a charming local restaurant/bar, of which more later, and left us at the villa confident that they would respond quickly if we needed them (we didn't!). You will find the layout of the house and grounds flows nicely and because the garden does not need to be fenced for security the whole valley seems to be yours. We dare you to sit and with a glass of something facing the setting sun and not sigh one of those huge weight off your shoulders sighs. It really is possible to stroll to the two very adequate minimarkets in Canillas in less than 10 minutes. Perfect for fresh breakfast bread and cakes. Close by is a lovely bar/restaurant called Cerezo. A different walking route takes you to the original meeting place Las Esprillas. A good 3 course menu del dia including a bottle of wine and beer was outstanding value at 30 euros for two inclusive of tip. La Higuera is paradise if you need somewhere to chill and recharge and we left cursing ourselves for not booking a longer stay. The great service continued on landing back in the UK as our breakages deposit was refunded within days. Alison tells us that there are plans to improve the villa even more this winter so be prepared for the first 6 star review in 2017.

10/10 Excellent

Pat J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely area
Lovely area, enjoyed exploring both Canillas and Competa villages, and relaxing by the pool
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Leonard Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Twelve good days in spain
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Casa La Higuera, the house itself is excellent with everything we needed, the third member of our party ( a friend ) stayed in the Casita, her only complaint was that she thought that a small fridge in the Casita would have been useful as it would have allowed her to keep water for drinking cool over night. The outside space is good, we dine outside the whole of our stay, however the outside furniture is rather tired and could do with replacing, also we were unable to use the sun umbrellas as there are no bases. Lastly although only one of our party used the pool we did feel that a clean and some maintenance would have been beneficial. The road access to the house is a bit daunting first time but after two or three journeys was not a problem and to be able to walk to Canillas de Albaida via the shortcut is a big bonus as it meant we only needed to use the car for longer journeys. Taking everything into consideration I must reiterate that we all thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Casa La Higuera.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Holiday!
We have just come back from a lovely week. The villa is situated in a beautiful location overlooking the mountains. The road surfaces are in good condition, but I wasn't prepared for how twisty turny and at times, steep, the roads were. The villa had everything. Lots of outside seating and the kitchen was well stocked. The pool was a lovely way to cool down in the very hot sun we expereienced. We managed to keep the house cool but without Aircon, it was extreamly hot at night even with the celing fans, but we did go in mid August!!!! The local town of Canillas de Albaida was lovely. It was a 5min stroll (up the hill) where we had two fantastic meals. One in the restaurant at the top of hill (the first on you get to walking from the villa) and the second one was further down the hill. All the staff were so lovely and the food was amazing and great value. We vistied Competa a few times. This is around a 6min drive down the mountain. Easy to find parking. We had lunch in the main square and a couple of times for dinner, which again were amazing. El Pilon (which was my fav) and restaurante El pampano. Both with more stunning views. Vikki was really helpful and gave us great directions to the house. She was on hand if as and when we needed her. I had mentioned that the TV wasn't working, which on holiday isn't normally an issue, but my kids were keen to watch the olympics... other than that, it was a perfect place to relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing break
Beautiful property set in the most gorgeous location. The view of the mountains is stunning and we really enjoyed watching the sun setting each evening. The only thing we would add to the property would be air conditioning but we did visit at the end of July. I expect it would be fine during cooler times of the year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eine sensationelle Finka
Wir hatten einen traumhaften Urlaub in der Finka. Die Kommunikation mit der Agentur lief unproblematisch und zuverlässig. Umgeben von Feigen und Limettensträuchern befindet sich die Finka in bester Lage. Wir würden jederzeit wieder dort unseren Urlaub verbringen ****
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

sylvain l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
repos et calme
nous avons passé un très bon sejour calme et reposant. dans une maison cosy et bien equipée. à refaire.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aurelie V., Châtel guyon

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superbe
Une superbe villa, des vues magnifiques, très bien équipée et à quelques minutes des commodités et restaurants. Un inoubliable séjour au coeur des villages blancs d Andalousie. Le seul point négatif à noter est que, tout en connaissant la Tradition des fiestas en Espagne, la féria du village de Canillas a apporté énormément de bruit durant 3 nuits entières. La musique de manège faisant résonance dans la vallée. A part cela, tout est magique ! Merci 🤩
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Corinne M., Montreal, Quebec CAD

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing vacation
Charming, cozy and comfortable property - great for R&R! My husband and I were in dire need of a vacation and did not feel the need to leave the property all that much as we had everything that we needed and more. Recently renovated, super clean and well equipped. Even included kitchen essentials - coffee, oil, salt etc. which is not the case when renting in other European countries such as France and Italy. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Jose d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Casa muy bonita, buena piscina y buena ubicación.
Muy bien
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

ENRIQUE B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Casa la Higuera
Una casa muy bonita cerca de Canillas de Albaida. El paisaje maravilloso.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Monir H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Repos totale
Tres bon séjour tres reposant tout etait parfait comme dans la description de la villa. A recommander sans hésitation
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Casa le Higuera is a lovely villa; clean and tastefully decorated. The location is a short walk away from the village yet felt quite remote, and very private. Stunning views of the mountains. Would recommend car hire to explore the picturesque villages.

10/10 Excellent

JUAN JOSE G., Madrid

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Desconectado totalmente
Lugar de no fácil acceso desde la A7, 30 min de muchas curvas..., emplazamiento y vistas maravillosas, pueblos encantadores al igual que sus gentes, la casa impecable, la piscina muy honda 1,60 cm en toda la piscina..., buena limpieza con todo lo necesario para pasar unas fantásticas vacaciones, un pero y no es culpa de la propiedad...una noche intentarón entrar en la casa pero al tener rejas no pudieron y le auyentamos pero nos quedamos con un poco de miedo durante los dias que quedaban sobre todo nuestra hija, pero no hubo que lamentar nada más, la casa deberia estar bien vayada en su perímetro pero bueno, llamamos a la Guardia civil y no vibo nadie, se trata de un cocnocido del pueblo de Canillas que debe estar TRASTORNADO..., hablamos con Alison y nos calmo al igual que Vicky la persona encargada de las llaves que se preocupo mucho incluso nos ofreció otra casa..un 10 Viky y Ali una vecina que también se preocupó, han sido unas buenas vacaciones pero con un susto que no fue más allá.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Javier N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paraje idílico, tranquilo, ideal para hacer senderismo. Idyllic place, very quiet, ideal for hiking
La casa es estupenda y la ubicación fantástica. The house is great and the location is fantastic.

10/10 Excellent

Pete K., bedford, uk

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views and garden
A lovely villa, we have stayed in 4 properties in this area (near Competa). All have been pretty and this is no exception. We had a beautiful, quite time. The village is only 5 mins walk by the path amongst the Avacados. The bars and locals are very friendly. The villa has everything you need, including many places to sit outside. Pool was lovely. Alison’s communications always very polite, helpful and swift. Highly recommended
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mercedes U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maravilloso lugar
Estancia ideal para descansar y desconectar, y si quieres bajar a la costa está tan solo a media hora de coche. Bonita casa, con vistas increibles, y en un entorno rural con encanto.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

julie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Beautiful views
we stayed at this villa with our 4 children aged between 2 and 15 years of age. The villa is beautiful and has stunning views across the mountains and to the surrounding villages. The nearby villages of Canillas and Competa are beautiful with loads of winding streets to explore. Canillas is a short walk away although routes would be a challenge for very young children or those with mobility issues. Canillas has 2 lovely restaurants and a good stocked small shop. The villa was comfortable and had everything we needed with a lovely shaded terrace for those who don’t want to be in the sun all day. When we arrived there was a problem with the shower in the casita which Christine and Malcolm quickly resolved. Towards the end of our 2 week stay we did experience an issue with security in the grounds and one night had our swimwear from the sunloungers that we had left out overnight to dry and a subsequent night we woke to find someone in the grounds of the villa leaving our children very upset by the incident. I did let the villa owner Alison aware of the issues twice but she failed to respond leaving us very disappointed.

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal relaxing Holiday Villa
Excellent villa, lovely pool and able to relax in the sun from morning to sunset. As there were just the two of us, we did not have access to the annex so unable to comment on this. We did not have a hire car for our stay so it was a 10 minute walk to the nearest shop in Canillas or a 25 minute walk to Competa (with a taxi back courtesy of María the local taxi driver). The villa is well equipped with kitchen accessories and comfortable sofas. Great communication with Alison the owner at all times.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2019