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Beautiful 3 bedrooom Villa with Private pool, unspoiled views, close to Competa

Villa in Canillas de Albaida with private pool and kitchen

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedroomsSleeps 6969 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Canillas de Albaida, Malaga
  • Place, The Sierras of Tejeda, Almijara & Alhama
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza Almijara
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Paseo de las Tradiciones
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Málaga (AGP)
    ‪66 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Canillas de Albaida

This villa places you within a short walk of The Sierras of Tejeda, Almijara & Alhama and within a mile (2 km) of Bodegas Almijara. The villa includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a fireplace.
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What's nearby

  • The Sierras of Tejeda, Almijara & Alhama - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bodegas Almijara - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Plaza Almijara - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Paseo de las Tradiciones - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Museum of Arts and Customs - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪El Curro - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Bar Avenida - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Bistro Restaurante Óscar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪bar Juanete - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Bodegas Bentomiz - ‬11 min drive

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 bedrooom Villa with Private pool, unspoiled 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. It's a 5 minute drive (20 min walk) to Competa and 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 double bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and a 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
The villa is heated and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a fireplace.

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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

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please clean BBQ before you leave and take away any garbage.
Check-in is not permitted after 20:00. Check-out before 10:00.
Children must be supervised at all times, especially in pool area. Please only use plastic cups around and in the pool

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: High chair and cot available on request

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 28
Property Registration Number VTAR/MA/01291

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed GBP 1000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do around this villa?

This villa is located in Canillas de Albaida, a short 13-minute walk from The Sierras of Tejeda, Almijara & Alhama and also 20 minutes on foot from Bodegas Almijara. You'll also find Plaza Almijara and Paseo de las Tradiciones within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this villa?

No, there isn't parking available at the villa.

Is this villa adjacent to a casino?

No, this villa is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this villa?

No, this villa doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Beautiful 3 bedrooom Villa with Private pool, unspoiled views, close to Competa?

There are many amenities for couples at this villa, including a private pool and a fireplace as well as an outdoor pool.

Does Beautiful 3 bedrooom Villa with Private pool, unspoiled views, close to Competa have a hot tub?

No, this villa doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this villa include breakfast service?

No, this villa doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this villa allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this villa.

Does this villa have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this villa.

What is the closest airport to this villa?

The closest major airport to this villa is Granada (GRX-Federico Garcia Lorca), which is about 26.3 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Beautiful 3 bedrooom Villa with Private pool, unspoiled views, close to Competa?

Yes, every villa at Beautiful 3 bedrooom Villa with Private pool, unspoiled views, close to Competa comes with a deck with some featuring mountain views.

Beautiful 3 bedrooom Villa with Private pool, unspoiled views, close to Competa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pat J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely area

Lovely area, enjoyed exploring both Canillas and Competa villages, and relaxing by the pool
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris L., waltham abbey

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Leonard Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Paula P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

2/10 Terrible

Gilly M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Corinne M., Montreal, Quebec CAD

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Pete K., bedford, uk

Liked: Cleanliness

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

6/10 Okay

Yolande S., Melksham

Liked: Cleanliness

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

6/10 Okay

julie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Amazing villa !

A fantastic location far enough up in the mountains to enjoy incredible views but close enough to get to high quality beaches in Nerja. The villa itself has everything you need and is within easy reach of Competa to enjoy fantastic food and especially ice cream from the heladeria. We can't wait to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fenella R., LONDON

Lovely peaceful retreat

We thoroughly enjoyed our time here, house was beautifully clean and well kept. The terrasse has wonderful views and had everything we needed. Excellent communication and directions from hosts. Thanks for looking after us.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Judith M.

Excellent villa, superb views, peaceful but close to facilities

This villa has a great location on edge of village - which gives great views, but allows easy walk to village for shopping and restaurants. Sunny all day and lovely sunset. Pretty pool and well kept gardens. The villa is well kitted out too and is very comfortable. Owner very helpful and keen to ensure we were happy with property. Great for a relaxing holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

George E.

Absolutely beautiful - perfect getaway location

Remote but stunning - lovely Spanish locals - everything to hand, even though you are up the mountain experiencing true Spanish life. We absolutely loved the villa - everything you could ask for - lovely refreshing pool - perfect annex for older kids - fantastic scenery - everyone would love it - but please don't all book as we want to go back - thank you Alison for sharing your villa with us.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2017

8/10 Good

julia f.

Peaceful and Relaxing

The villa is situated in a beautiful location, overlooking mountains to the sea, and within walking distance to Canillas de Albaida Arches and Competa. The hills are steep so you need to be fairly fit. We came without a car, so used the taxi services of Maria based at the local cafe Bar Cerazo excellent. The villa was very comfortable clean and fully stocked for our requirements. The outside facilities Terrace dinning, Pool, Garden and Wonderful views were perfect for a peaceful and relaxing holiday.

8/10 Good

Gaynor Nidd

Well equipped villa with panoramic views

This is a well equipped villa with a good pool and really lovely mountain views from the terrace. It's ideal for two couples travelling together as the twin room and shower in the separate casita give a little more privacy than all being in the main house. For a cold evening the wood burner is very efficient making the place cosy. Canillas is just a short walk away......we thought it was charming and local people were very friendly.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

The perfect getaway

We spent a lovely 5 nights in Casa La Higuera in April. It is a stunning, modern property with an unforgettable view. It is perfectly situated just outside the town of Canillas de Albaida. The excellent restaurants of Canillas and Competa are within walking distance but the villa is a peaceful oasis of calm. We loved sitting outside the villa, watching the sun set over the mountains with a refreshing G&T with lemons picked from the garden (recommended by Alison!). Once suitably relaxed, we ventured out on hikes in the mountains and also rented bikes from Competa to cycle to a "lost village". The local towns give you an authentic taste of Spain (not always the case down at the coast) but I still managed to find a sports bar with an English proprietor who very kindly put the rugby on for me! Alison was helpful and responsive, making the booking process very straightforward. We will be back soon to "borrow" more lemons! Many thanks Alison & Nick Jonny & Ellie, Belfast

8/10 Good

Flemming F.

Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Anette N.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Huset ligger super godt.Der er en lidt dårlig præsentation af huse og område desværre.Poolen er ikke super ren
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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