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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 895 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Es Grau, Balearic Islands
  • Mahón Harbour
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Mao Town Hall
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Sa Mesquida Beach
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Mahon (MAH-Minorca)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Short Stay Accomodation

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Minutes walk from the beach, a modern family house with breathtaking sea views

Completely Renovated family house.
Great village position low down and very close to the waterfront.
2x double bedrooms.
3rd bedroom with pullout sofa bed.
4th Garage conversion Studio room with, sofa bed, separate small kitchen, WC and Shower, this is not included with the main house booking, this must be reserved separately if required
A full house clean is included in the rental cost.
All linen is included in the rental cost.
All rooms have fitted wardrobes
Parking included.
Main bedroom includes, ensuite bathroom with roof terrace & stunning breathtaking views of Es Grau bay from our top terrace.

Air conditioning and heating included if required.
Wifi included.
Smart TV.
Additional family bathroom.
Additional Ground floor terrace with sea views.
Modern kitchen with all appliances.
Additional beach shower in garage.
Includes a travel cot, child backpack, stair gate and high chair.
The perfect family house.

Due to the ever increasing cost of electricity we are now taking a small holding deposit for usage during your stay, all details listed on our rental agreement contract.

Short Stay Accomodation now available.
Cami De Cavill Walkers overnight welcome.
We have converted our garage for the purpose of short stays, please note this accommodation needs be reserved separately from the main booking page, this can not be booked online, please contact us direct for availability and prices.
Ideal for Cami de Cavill's walkers passing through the village.

Property manager

Darren & Aurelia Whitfield

Languages

English, Italian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number ET2507ME

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

About the area

Mahón

Located in Mahón, this holiday home is on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Son Bou Beach and Santo Tomas Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Mahón Harbour. Travelling with kids? Consider Centre Zoologic Lloc De Menorca and Splash Sur Menorca. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Es Grau, Balearic Islands

What's nearby

  • Mahón Harbour - 10 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Museum of Menorca - 11 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Mao Town Hall - 11 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Cala Sa Torreta - 29 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Sa Mesquida Beach - 35 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • Mahon (MAH-Minorca) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Es Claustre - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Can Vermut - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sa Falua - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cerveseria la Murada - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Rainbow Spice Indian Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Minutes walk from the beach, a modern family house with breathtaking sea views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Minutes walk from the beach, a modern family house with breathtaking sea views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Minutes walk from the beach, a modern family house with breathtaking sea views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Minutes walk from the beach, a modern family house with breathtaking sea views located?

This family-friendly Mahón holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of s'Illa den Colom and Platja del Grau. Cala en Vidrier and Cala Tamarells are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lesley E.

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

A very special place!

We had a lovely stay with the family and particularly enjoyed the beautiful views from the roof terrace. Darren, the owner, was readily contactable and responded quickly whenever we had any queries. Es Grau is the perfect place for a family holiday, especially with young children as the sandy beach is safe, clean and only minutes away from the house.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

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

Es Grau Holiday Home

A wonderful property ideal for a young family set in a stunning beachside location! We have had the most fantastic 10 days in the beautiful Es Grau- thank you to our hosts for their hospitality.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Katherine G.

Great location and stunning views

Well presented property with 2 terraces giving sun all day in quiet village setting.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Our Favourite part of Menorca

We Love Es Grau and love this house, we've already booked for our next holiday!!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Perfect Location and a great house

The house is very easy to get to from the airport only 12 minutes by car. The house location is perfect with only a few minutes walk from the beach and the supermarket even closer. Great views of the sea from both balconies, very child friendly and overall a very relaxing holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Debra R.

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Es Grau July 2023

Lovely location and property, right on the beach. Great opportunities to Kayak/SUP, walk/run some of the Cami de Cavalls. Easy, cheap fast bus to Mahon on onwards to explore the island
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paul X.

Magical views and terraces in an even more magical place

Boy were we lucky to find Es Grau and to find this lovely little vacation home. Darren and Aurelia, we can completely see why you love it here. The rooftop terrace is the best room in the house! :) Perfect to watch the sunset and relax with a bottle of wine and/or a snack. The front terrace is also quite nice and we used that for our breakfast in the morning. Steps from the kayak rental place and Es Grau's little supermarket where you can get the staples that you need (for bigger shopping, I would recommend going into Mahon). I liked that necessary things were labeled and/or noted (i.e. - light switches, caution about upper terrace, the shower in the garage, etc.). And thank you Darren and Aurelia for your responsiveness and clear communication when needed. We were only there for three days, but we would love to come back to your home when we visit Es Grau again, and definitely for longer. What a beautiful place to be. For dinner, I would suggest L, Avi Bernadet Fiol. Friendly service and good food. Before dinner, we had a bottle of wine and sat on the water's edge at Restaurant Tamarindos to watch the sunset one night.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Adele C.

Beach life in a stylish, cute village house!

We were 4 adults and two kids staying for 1 week in July. It would be hard to find a house that ticked more boxes for us! Super stylish but welcoming and comfortable. A proper village feel with a mix of locals and foreigners on holiday. You can walk out in your bare feet and jump into the sea from the little harbour. You can stroll out the door for coffee/food. You can walk to a sandy shallow beach (a bit seaweedy but you're in a protected area so it's natural!). You can go for a shady walk in the woods with jasmine growing around you and spot tortoises! The kids loved hunting for crabs around the harbour and rocky coves (we even saw an octopus!)... and swimming from the pedalos . And then it's short easy drive to Mao or other beaches or places to visit. The house was clean and cool. Maybe it was a little small for 6 people (kitchen is narrow and we fought over who gets the fabulous terrace bedroom!)... but with a choice of two terraces and most of the time spent outdoors it really wasn't a problem. Highly recommend and a fabulous introduction to our first time in Menorca. We've never been back to the same holiday place twice but this might just be it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Raymond T.

Driftwood

Es Grau is a lovely little village that has retained a village atmosphere and the house, Driftwood, is conveniently situated to be able access all the village has to offer. It is walking distance to the beach, the restaurants/cafes and supermarket. It is also walking distance to a section of The Cami de Cavalls where we enjoyed a walk each morning before relaxing in the shade with a morning coffee at the bar Es Grau. Driftwood is a semi detached, spacious, spotlessly clean house with all the amenities available as described and shown in the photographs on the website. When we discovered a broken parasol on the roof terrace which meant restricting our access to that area, a short text message to the owners had the issue resolved quickly and a new parasol arrived the following day. We were really appreciative of the quick response as the terrace offers wonderful views of the bay and our time there has created some lovely, lasting memories. One thing we would recommend is to look at Google maps if you are taking a car to the property. There are parking spaces near the property but not directly outside the house, front or back. We had no difficulty finding a space in the nearby car park during the week but it was busy on the Sunday when there were many more visitors at the beach. Also, the lovely master bedroom and en-suite with access to the roof terrace is up some steep, narrow stairs. Not a problem for us but it might be a consideration for others.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful unspoilt Spanish fishing Village

This is not our first time to the village, but our first time staying at this house, the house is only a 15 minute drive from the airport so our holiday started soon after the flight. The house is well equipped, modern, & has everything you need with plenty of space, the wifi even working on both terraces was very handy, the house is very homely and a lot of care and detail has gone into it from the owners Darren & Aurelia. We loved to be able to dine outside from either the bottom terrace or top terrace, both have sea views and the top terrace has 180 degree views of the entire bay of Es Grau. The village of Es Grau for us is perfect, the local shop is 2 minutes walk away, you are 2 mins walk from the sea and the small harbour of the village, the beach is less than 5 minutes walk away, the water is very shallow and clear perfect for children & very safe, if you don't want the hassle of sand and the beach we found a a great swimming area 2 minutes from the house with steps into the see making it easy access. The village has its own bar 'Bar Es Grau' this is on the beach and has wonderful views, its great for snacks & lunches, the perfect spot for a beer or glass of wine at sunset. Tamarindos is a Mediteranian Resturant with the sea lapping at your feet, it's right on the beech, the menu is mostly locally sourced food. Bar Es Mol is situated on the harbor in the village 2 minutes walk from the house, here you can watch the boats come in and all the daily going's on, whilst enjoying some fried sardines or other tapas, also a wonderful spot for coffee in the morning. The last eatery is Can Bernadet, this is the locals favorite, this bar/restaurant is less than 2 minutes walk from the house, Francisco serves tapas, Paella and locally caught fresh fish, this was our favorite for food in the village. We had some wonderful walks, behind the beech is The S'Albufera Natural Park, fabulous for the views of the lakes and wildlife, we even saw a tourtoise, other walks we did we're over the headlands with dramatic sea views. Mahon the capital is a 12 minute car ride, great shopping and restaurants, it has local markets including a fresh fish market. The Port of Mahon is where it all happens at night if you want some night live, it's only 12 minutes by car and has a huge choice of restaurants, bars and it's a lovely walk at night, we loved to walk along the Port spotting all the millionaire's yachts. We will definitely be back to Es Grau, for us it was perfec
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ursula N.

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Wunderbares Haus in ursprünglicher Umgebung

Wir hatten uns schon lange einen Aufenthalt in Es Grau gewünscht, für alle, die unter Einheimischen wohnen wollen, die beste Destination in Menorca. Waren schon 9 x in Menorca, aber nirgends ist es schöner als in Es Grau. Das Haus ist toll ausgestattet, alles da,
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stéphanie H.

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Belle découverte de Minorque

Nous avons apprécié le calme et l’authenticité d’Es Grau. On ne se lasse pas de la vue depuis le toit terrasse
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alonso O.

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Très bon séjour très bien situé Merci

Tout a été parfait
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

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Perfect stay , perfect accommodation

For us , the perfect holiday , wonderful peaceful fishing village. Perfect place to stay . Would go back again time and time again .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne D.

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

Parfait !

Une semaine fantastique dans une maison magnifique située dans un village authentique !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anita F.

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Absolutely amazing holiday

Wonderfull house
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bernhard E.

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Excellent Holidays

This was our third time in Es Grau, first time in this property - we found it very convenient and nice for the four of us. Friendly neighbourhood, nice restaurants and very calm. The house itself is fully equipped. Recommended throughout! Thanks a lot for the good times we had.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

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Loved it!

Darren and Aurelia’s house is in the very charming village of Es Grau, a short drive from Mahon and the airport, so very convenient. This little village has escaped tourism and is totally charming. The house was very tastefully decorated with a seaside theme which we loved. All rooms were a good size. There were only 2 of us but it had 3 good bedrooms and would be wonderful for a family with children. Kitchen, lounge, bathroom and 2 bedrooms on the ground floor, as well as a shady terrace with glimpses of the sea and a lovely double en suite bedroom upstairs, which led out to the huge roof terrace with sunbeds, chairs and tables and a bbq. It had lovely views of the sea and boats coming into the harbour from the front and also from the side you could see the beach. The house was very well equipped and it had everything there to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Definitely a home from home. The house was so convenient for everything with a small supermarket 1 minute away. The 4 eating establishments in the village were very nice and each only about 2/3 minutes walk away. We loved Bar Es Moll, 2 minutes walk and had many lunches and evening meals there. 4 minutes walk to the beach, so shallow and safe for children, with the nature reserve at the back where we walked many times to the lake. Beautiful. Saw lots of tortoises! You can walk right round the horseshoe shaped beach to another lovely beach or can take Juan’s water taxi to the island to other beaches. The locals were extremely friendly. Would we go back? Yes yes yes! Loved the house and loved Es Grau. We came back so relaxed. Wish we were still there!
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gill W.

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Fabulous!!

Second visit to this wonderful property and I already can’t wait to go back! Location is everything and this place hits the spot. Beautiful house in a gorgeous little village and a great base for exploring the rest of the island. Absolutely nothing to complain about!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

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Absolutely perfect, idyllic family holiday

What can I say, this holiday home is absolutely perfect for a family holiday. I say home as it feels just like your own home. We have already decided to stay again next year! It has everything you could possibly want or need in a holiday home. My daughter loved the kids bedroom with all the toys and books, and all the extras that the family leave for your use are excellent. We made good use of the child carrier on our family walks in the local national park and the beach toys at the beautiful nearby beach, only a few minutes walk away from the house. The location is perfect, small supermarket a couple of minutes walk away, close by restaurants and bars. Kids swing park and juice bar all very close. The roof terrace was idyllic for evening dinners, so peaceful and quiet. I cannot recommend this property or the village of es grau highly enough. We will definitely be back! And we have already recommended it to many friends and family. Can't wait to return!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rory A.

Menorca trip 2019

We arrived to a very welcoming home in Es Grau Darren and Aurelia have clearly put a lot of work into a lovely home. We loved waking up and looking over the top terrace which is straight off the master bedroom out to sea. There is deckchairs and a bbq up there next to a well painted blue wall and well built brick wall which wasn’t there on my previous trip. Down stairs is another 2 bedrooms a sitting room with English Channel TV with WiFi and a kitchen with plenty of pots, dishes and cutlery. Outside is a downstairs terrace with a table and chairs where we enjoyed eating lunch and dinner. We enjoyed the kayak shop in Es Grau and after hiring it for the week we could go and explore. Further more the house is a stones throw away from the port and the beach. There is a lovely little cafe which you can sit, drink and eat. I can’t wait to go back to the property. Massive thank you to Darren and Aurelia for presenting such a lovely home.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aurelia W.

Es Grau has a wow factor!

The village is perfect, very Spanish with a lovely charm. The house suited us just fine, it’s minutes form the beach, local small supermarket and village restaurant & bars. We had a car to go to Mahon the capital and Port for a wide choice of restaurants and bars. Lots of lovely nature walks around also. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gareth J.

Great accommodation, well equipped, superb location

Stayed second week in October so all the crowds have gone. 15 minute taxi ride from Mahon (about 20 Euros) One and a half hour's walk if you feel energetic. The apartment is well equipped - everything you need in the kitchen. Dish washer, good sized fridge freezer, oven and hob. TV has internet linked to UK channels, so if you want to you can keep up with your TV viewing. The living area has a table and chairs, and comfortable seating as well as air con.The bedrooms are well equipped with fitted wardrobes, the double has aircon. Downstairs shower and toilet with bidet. Towels are provided. A large garage area has a washing machine and there is loads of space for storing suitcases etc, loads of "Beach gear" that the owners allow you to use. Upstairs is another double room with en suite and again, tons of fitted wardrobe space. The real gem is the roof top space HUGE!!!!! loads of furniture, sun loungers and really, a great place to spend the day, it gets the sun and has amazing views to the very close bay, and the island. There is a brick built permanent BBQ here too. If it gets too hot, the front door patio is above the street on the north side and will always be cooler, it is fully roofed and has a table and chairs. Notes of caution are posted, warning about leaving kids on the roof unsupervised.Es grau is small, and empties in the autumn, The bars and supermarket close down. In the height of summer I imagine it is VERY busy, and the sandy beach will be very full, but rent a sit on top from Menorca en Kayak, and head out to the Island or one of many quieter bays and beaches reached only by sea or boat. The locals are friendly and most speak excellent english. Would I use this apartment again? A definite "Yes", it was clean and comfortable, and in a great location. Ideal for two couples or a family wanting loads of space. The owner was reliable and prompt whenever I had a pre Holiday enquiry. It was not a sterile place that is let out for tourists, but more the owners' Holiday’s home that they rent out, so there are lots of items there that belong to them, and they are prepared to share with you. Gareth Jones, there 7-14/10/2019
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Darren W.

The perfect holiday home

We all loved it and have booked to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Leila J.

Great house in lovely spot

We stayed at Driftwood for our first family holiday abroad with our toddler. Es Grau is beautiful and the house has everything you need for a good stay. The house was well equipped - we particularly appreciated the beach equipment, toys and children's books! We hired a car for the week and enjoyed using Es Grau as a base for exploring.

About the host

Hosted by Darren & Aurelia Whitfield

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My wife and I bought this property in 2016 we have 2 small children.
We both run businesses here in the UK.
I have been holidaying in Es Grau since I was very young.
We know the island very well and can give many recommendations if required.

Why they chose this property

We as a family find the Menorca/Es Grau holiday very easy and relaxing, the flight from the UK is short only 1 hr 50 minutes, you arrive then in Mahon airport which is only 15 minutes from Es grau so if you collect your hire car or grab a taxi you know very soon your holiday starts with no hassle.
Es grau is ideal for families, the bay is perfect for swimming and paddling with small children as the sea is shallow and warm for a long way out.
Es Grau is a small unspoilt fishing village, there are three restaurants and one bar.
The village has a very Spanish feel to it.
The village has a kayak and mountain bike hire shop which offer great tours.
There is a local shop for all your groceries.
There is an uninhabited Island 10 minutes away which can be reached by boat, the island has idilic beaches and is a must see. There is a local business who runs a boat taxi.
Es Grau is great for walking and hiking, there is a nature reserve that backs onto the beach, this is a popular walking spot.
There is a water sports hire place on Es Grau beach.
Mahon the capital is 15 minutes drive away which has an amazing port and super yahtcs, the port has an array of fantastic bars and restaurants and lovely for an evening stroll.
Mahon is also great for shopping with local markets also.
The house is spacious, modern and was fully renovated in 2013.
It has modern amenities with everything you need.
There is a garage.
Menorca is a one hour drive from one end to another, the island has amazing beaches and places to to visit. The old capital Ciutadella has lots of history and another port so well worth a visit.

What makes this property unique

You stay in Es Grau, thats the unique benefit, the village is very Spanish & unspoilt, most people who visit come back.

Languages:

English, Italian
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