Romantic, Private, Peaceful Villa in Gaucin With Breathtaking Views To Morocco

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The pool, Genal valley, Rock of Gibraltar, Djebel Musa in Morocco

Still, summer day in the pool, Gibraltar and Djebel Musa (Morocco) beyond

Shade in the afternoon for sunbeds, table and chairs

From the terrace at sunset, shady in the summer and cosy in the winter

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10200 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Fireplace

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Gaucín, AL

Castillo del Aguila6 min walk
Finca Cortesin Golf Club42 min drive
Estepona Beach54 min drive
Málaga (AGP)111 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Villa Djebel Musa is a romantic, beautifully maintained, architect-designed villa with an infinity pool. The garden is a mixture of mature exotic palms amongst the rocks as well as wild olives and carobs filled with many songbirds on a hillside at the southern edge of the pretty 'white village' of Gaucin.

"The best view we have seen in Spain" said one travel company. "A truly stunning property with 'wow factor'!" (If your preferred dates are already booked, we have a new property next door with the same views and an infinity pool - "Villa Estrella Gaucin").

Gaucin is 600 metres (2000 ft) above sea level and the secluded villa and pool afford spectacular open views down the Genal River valley to the Mediterranean and North Africa beyond. The altitude moderates temperatures in the summer compared to the coast or inland Spain. It is maintained and equipped to a high standard.

Double-height open-plan living room with minstrels' gallery leads to a large covered veranda. Archway to the large dining room which leads to its own covered dining terrace.

4 of the 5 bedrooms and the main living rooms have French windows onto their own terrace or balcony and there are other terraces around the garden.

Terracotta floors, bright rugs, Moroccan pots, comfortable seating inside and out, Satellite TV, WiFi, flowers, views, birds, sunshine!

If your dates are not available, we also manage the neighbouring villa which is new this year and has the same views and an infinity pool. On the VRBO website it is titled "Luxurious, Private, Villa in Gaucin".

A few extra notes:
- We have a gardener who visits very early morning in hot weather to water pots, a daily pool-cleaner, a multilingual House Manager and two lovely cleaners.
- The villa has secure off-street parking for 2 cars. Further cars can be easily parked nearby.
- The base price indicated per night or week is based on 6 people staying. For each additional person up to a max of 10 there is an extra charge to cover laundry and cleaning. The "Host Fee" in your quote is the final cleaning charge.
- Flat screen TV with Internet television & collection of Blu Ray films.
- The village centre is only a few minutes walk for tapas, restaurants, shops.
- Children are welcome but parents must consider that there are stairs down to the swimming pool and steep drops below the pool so young children will need constant supervision.

Property manager

Mark & Star Bennett

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Parents must ensure children's safety at all times

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Please contact us

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smoking is only allowed outside, not in the house

No bathroom towels by the pool please, only colored pool towels

To avoid wind damage, please close pool umbrellas when leaving the pool area.

Do not sit on sofas in the house with wet swimsuits as this stains the covers.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

This property uses solar energy

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number VTAR/MA/00607

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 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

Gaucin

Located in Gaucin, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Finca Cortesin Golf Club and Estepona Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pileta Caves and Estepona Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Estepona Orchidarium, or check out an event or a game at Riding Fun In The Sun. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding, hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing.

Gaucín, AL

What's nearby

Castillo del Aguila - 6 min walk
Finca Cortesin Golf Club - 42 min drive
Estepona Golf - 50 min drive
Estepona Port and Marina - 52 min drive
Estepona Beach - 54 min drive

Getting around

Cortes de la Frontera Station - 32 min drive
Gibraltar (GIB) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

‪Bodeguita Chaparro - ‬13 min walk
‪Los Amigos - ‬30 min drive
‪Venta la Laguna - ‬25 min drive
‪La Taberna del Zorro - ‬4 min walk
‪Bar Paco Pepe - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Romantic, Private, Peaceful Villa in Gaucin With Breathtaking Views To Morocco have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Romantic, Private, Peaceful Villa in Gaucin With Breathtaking Views To Morocco pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Romantic, Private, Peaceful Villa in Gaucin With Breathtaking Views To Morocco?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Romantic, Private, Peaceful Villa in Gaucin With Breathtaking Views To Morocco?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Romantic, Private, Peaceful Villa in Gaucin With Breathtaking Views To Morocco located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly villa is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Castillo del Aguila and 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Riding Fun In The Sun. Carlos III Fountain and Ermita de la Vera Cruz are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Derrick L.

15 June 2024

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

Great Short Stay In Gaucin

Amazing property in a beautiful spanish mountain village. Both the owners and the property manager were extrmemly reliable. Our messages were answered promptly and any concerns were addressed. The pool and the gardens are stunning! The amount of effort that goes into the upkeep of this property is incredible. The only downside of the property really is the wifi. The wifi was really only available in the living room, kitchen and balcony adjacent to the dining area. Both bedrooms in the main house were dead zones and the Master bedroom was only a faint signal that kept cutting out. I realize there was a booster but I would highly recommend adding another or reconfiguring the wifi to expand the coverage. If you want to take your property experience next level I would explore options that allow lodgers to access it poolside. I had work emails to respond to and it would ha e been amazing if wifi available by the pool. The only other suggestion would be more lighting by the pool for ambiance. (Consider maybe investing in some solar lights) We added some to my folks backyard and it made all the difference. With all that said I would still rate the whole experience 4.75 / 5 ! If you want a relaxing experience with an amazing view this property does not disappoint!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juliet D.

3 June 2024

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

Ruby Anniversary Family Holiday

Beautiful spanish property stylishly perched on the side of the hill to make the most of the stunning views down to the coast with Morocco beyond. Plenty of space for a group of family and or friends. Wonderful pool also taking advantage of the amazing views. Loved the village and local walks. Thanks Mark & Star

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

12 May 2024

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

Beautiful villa in wonderful mountain village location with stunning views.

We were not disappointed when arriving at the villa. The property is amazing - spacious and beautifully decorated. As a multi-generational family of 9, we had all we could possibly need. Space, great weather - the grandchildren fully enjoyed the pool, wonderful walks and the most breathtaking and stunning views. When not in the water, the children spent their time vulture spotting. Mark is a superb host and helped us source medical care for a family emergency. He responded quickly to emails and was only a phone call away if needed. We certainly all fell in love with the village and I would highly recommend a stay there.

Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Severine k.

1 May 2024

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

Maison sublime avec vue jusqu a Gibraltar

Une magnifique maison offrant de belles prestations, décorée avec gout et de magnifiques photos. Une vue imprenable depuis les terrasses ou le bord de la piscine. Un peu frais en avril. Emplacement ideal au sein de gaucin, agreable village, sejour tres paisible et relaxant. Contact tres efficace et rapide avec l hote.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gesine T.

7 Nov 2023

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

beautiful house, beautiful view

We spent two weeks in October/November 23 in this very beautiful house with view to the coast and on clear days till Marocco and enjoyed our time there very much!! we were a bit unlucky with the wheather (deperately needed rain) but enjoyed the open fire place and the well equipped kitchen; the terrace, the view and the pool on sunny days are just breathtaking. The area is beautiful. If you are up for driving, you can go on stunning excursions - to Grazalema, Zahara, Sétenil, Ronda, the Caminito del Rey and take great walks in the Sierra de Grazalema. Because we liked this mountain area very much, we didn't much go to the coast (just once in two weeks) but rather enjoyed the sunny days by the house. Both Mark and Esther (the house manager) were very helpful whenever we had questions or needed help with some house management. Thanks for offering this villa maravilloso up for rent, our group of eight (between 13 and 82) spent happy times here (and there is enough space and privacy for everyone)!!! Gaucín is also a lot of fun to explore, there are many restaurants and tapas bar, even livelier in summer but also in October there were enough opportunities do dine out.

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tapani R.

24 Oct 2023

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

Amazing place

Its impossible to find any negative things about this property or about the owners. Only negative thing is, that five stars is not enough to tell how amazing place this is.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaxson K.

12 Oct 2023

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

Fantastic.

A perfect gem, beautiful view, great rooms, lovely little town in the mountains.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna G.

28 Sept 2023

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

Stay at Gaucin

We had a magical stay at Mark and Star’s Villa in Gaucin. The pictures do not do the location and views justice, a truly stunning place. There was ample room for the 8 guests with various spaces to relax, eat and sunbathe, and we particularly enjoyed eating as the sun set on the terrace. Gaucin is a great place with lots of restaurants and groceries available and we were lucky enough to be at the first food festival held over the weekend. As with other reviews the are a few things in the villa that could be updated, but this did not deter from the stay. I really didn’t want leave and to me that says everything about the villa and hosts

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

28 Aug 2023

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

Amazing Villa in the white villages of Andalucia

What a lovely villa and surrounding area! Gaucin was the perfect village for our group - within walking distant and a number of fabulous restaurants to choose from with breathtaking views. But I also would have been content to never leave the grounds. Views are stunning and the pool provided a deep, refreshing respite from the summer heat. Mark was a fantastic host and met our every need. I would go back in a heartbeat!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John I.

27 July 2023

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

Beautiful villa and village

A1 location, incredibly relaxed and great hosts, Mark & Star, who happened to be around and asked us for lovely drinks at their other property. So relaxed in fact, that I read 3+ books in a week. Plenty of great eateries, although we did BBQ twice too.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

anne m.

15 July 2023

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

Stunning views

So beautiful

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Robert H.

22 June 2023

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

Amazing location and super house.

Wonderful location, great property, super pool and extremely helpful host. Whilst perfectly serviceable, a couple of the bedrooms and the kitchen would benefit from a refresh.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

21 June 2023

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

Incredible views and beautiful villa

The property is very well kept. The views are simply stunning. And is well located on the edge of the village within easy walking distance of amenities, and enough parking space, which isn’t often the case in Gaucin

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole N.

14 Apr 2023

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

Heaven on Earth

There are no words to describe the beauty of this villa. The views are something most see once in a lifetime. Everything is well organized and excellent recommendations are in a large binder. A+++++++

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pascale L., Québec

12 Apr 2023

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

Le regard par-dessus les montagnes

Cette propriété vous donne l’impression de rêver les yeux ouverts! Nichée dans un petit village dans les montagnes, la localisation de la maison permet de se balader à pied pour visiter tout prêt et aussi de sortir un peu plus loin en voiture pour explorer les alentours. La vue est incroyable et difficile à décrire tellement c’est beau et apaisant. Le jardin est superbe et même si nous étions trop tôt en saison pour profiter de la piscine, nous avons quand même eu l’occasion de nous prélasser sur les patios autour. Nous recommandons sans hésiter!! Excellente communication avec le propriétaire.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine T.

12 Apr 2023

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

A perfect week with astonishing views

The villa and surrounding area is dreamy. We were two families with 5 children between us and our stay was perfect Mark and Esther were on hand to answer any questions and help with anything that we needed. We cannot wait to spend a week in the mountains again.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron M.

12 Feb 2023

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

Amazing house with outstanding views!

Fantastic house with amazing views of mountain valley, Gibraltar, Mediterranean, all the way to Morocco! Gaucin in a wonderful village with several bars and restaurants within its narrow winding roads (get a small car) Host was a great communicator and did everything possible to make sure we were happy and comfortable.

Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian W.

12 Dec 2022

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

Awesome home and location

We spent almost a week with our adult children at this lovely property. The house fit our needs completely. The living and outside areas were particularly nice, and the weather was ideal to enjoy the great outdoors. Additionally, its central location enabled us to take wonderful day trips to such places as Ronda, Marbella, Gibraltar and Tangier. The property owners were incredibly helpful and gave us suggestions as to what to do, where to go, and even the hiring of an outstanding local chef. Highly recommend!

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie R., Overland Park Kansas

27 Nov 2022

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

This home was so beautiful and the views were spectacular! Perfect place to gather with friends !

The property was perfect ! Thank you for such a wonderful setting and stunning views !

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim P.

29 Oct 2022

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

Fantastic Villa, Wonderful Location and Views

We visited end of October for a week, with 3 generations of family. The villa is fantastic, views were amazing and just a short stroll to lovely tapas bars. We visited Ronda, Estepona and met up with other local family, as well as spending a few days just chilling out at the Villa enjoying the peace, pool and views. The Gaucin roads are a little daunting, but we had a 9 seater mini-van and after a couple of days quickly got used to the tight spots! Mark was fantastic in his communication, never took longer than 30 mins to get back to me, even when on a trip to Costa Rica. Would not hesitate to recommend or return.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

15 Oct 2022

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

Cycling Holiday

Beautiful house in a nice village with many top notch restaurants. Areas to the north offered excellent and varied road cycling. Cycleronda in Ronda offered great suppprt for our cycling holiday.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui B., High Wycombe

4 Oct 2022

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

Fabulous!

A wonderful property but could do with a little updating in one of the bathrooms and the kitchen. But overall it is a great property with nice bedrooms and living spaces and with glorious views towards Gibraltar and Morocco. The pool area is really magnificent as are the outdoor dining areas. It would be difficult to find better elsewhere!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane Chatham

21 Sept 2022

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

Lovely villa with amazing views

Had a lovely stay here. Well equipped and comfortable

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon T., United Kingdom

10 Aug 2022

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

Great Villa, stunning location, brilliant owners = memorable holiday

I booked the villa months in advance. It was late into the evening of my own birthday party, and based on the amazing pictures and great reviews (and a bit of wine) we couldn't believe the villa was available on the dates we wanted to book..: so we booked it. As we got closer to the booking I did start to wonder if it would really be as good as we'd hoped or the reviews stated. All I can say is it easily met our hopes and expectations, and the proactive, genuinely helpful and considerate owners were the icing on the cake. The villa itself is well laid out, with excellent communal spaces, each making the most of the amazing location and views, this makes eating and socialising in a large group easy (8 in our party), and enjoyable. The gas barbecue was a real bonus, for those evenings when we chose to cook rather than eat locally. Gaucin itself has a lot of great options for eating and drinking, and the small local shop is incredibly well stocked. In summary, I couldn't recommend the villa enough. The only thing that would make me hesitate is that someone else might book it on the basis of this review and we'd miss out, next time we choose to visit. That said, the owners deserve a full diary of bookings, they were great.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

19 July 2022

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

Wonderful week in Gaucin

Had a truly lovely week in this fabulous villa. From the moment we booked contact with the hosts was efficient with lots of useful information, a map to get to the villa (much needed initially) and recommendations and tips about the restaurants and bars. The villa itself is wonderful and comfortable with everything you need and only a short stroll into beautiful Gaucin. However the crowning glory is the outside space, the pool and in particular the views which are quite special. Would happily recommend a stay to anyone and hope one day to return.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mark & Star Bennett

Living in London, we live busy urban lives with our 3 children. One of our aims is to get away more often to the stunning countryside, climate, wildlife and food of the mountains around Gaucin in Southern Spain.

Arriving at the villa in Gaucin lifts our hearts and fills us with energy. Opening the balcony doors in the morning is a special moment every day... or lighting a log fire on a cool winter evening with a book or a film after a home cooked dinner...

We like to cook, eat good food - in or out, walk in the countryside, watch the amazing bird life in this part of Spain and enjoy the friendliness of everyone in this pleasant village. And if we really want the bustle of the beach, its only 40 minutes away.

Why they chose this property

We first came to Gaucin in 1997 and fell in love with the village and the area and rented a villa here the following year too. 17 years on we finally decided to find a villa that combined all the beauty and peace of the countryside yet with the convenience of being in the village with its character and amenities a short walk from the front door.

We are very lucky to have found this wonderful villa which combines our need for open air, countryside and wide vistas with village life. The architect designed the villa to maximise the extraordinary views and ts location.

What makes this property unique

We love being in the countryside (that's all we can see from the house) and can walk into it on "GR" paths 1 minute from the front door - and there is the lush and private garden too. But if we need a fresh loaf of bread, seafood from the village market or a tapas lunch its just a 5 minute walk away... The peace and privacy of this villa match any that we have been to before - but here, we don't have to drive anywhere once we have arrived.