Villa Rural EL Poleo D&R con Piscina Climatizada Privada y Solárium

AVOID THIS PROPERTY. We chose it solely for the heated pool (traveling with small children in March). The Pool Issue: On Mar 8, the host confirmed the pool was ready. On arrival (Monday - Mar 15), he messaged it was under renovation until Wed, then postponed to Fri. We understand that bad weather can delay renovations, but his overall attitude was completely wrong. After we contacted Booking, he retaliated, stopped all repairs, and claimed the pool was no longer included in our services. Power Outages: The house has insufficient electricity. Power failed twice. The host never warned us that closing the garage door would lock it. During the second outage at 10 PM (complete darkness, remote forest, with toddlers), the garage locked automatically. The host refused to help or provide a key. We had to use force to open the door to restore power (no damage was done). The host then told us to move out. Host's Behavior: Unprofessional and hostile, blaming guests for structural issues. A review from January 2026 confirms the exact same power failure during bad weather. We had to change accommodations last minute, causing us financial loss. 

Nos encantó la casa. Es muy amplia y cuenta con todo lo necesario para una estancia cómoda en familia con niños. La finca es preciosa, con gatos y gallinas que mis hijos disfrutaron muchísimo, y las vistas son simplemente inmejorables.

A wonderful place to get some peace and quiet, and get in touch with nature, this is more of a large finca than a villa, with many traditional features and decorations, and extremely well equipped. It's nestled in a pine forest quite high up in the hills, with stunning views down to the coast. Plenty of space inside and out, and a lovely pool area that is just about to be refurbished. The heated pool is large and at a nice temperature, and the gas bbq is a bonus. If you're looking for a clinical, featureless tourist villa then perhaps this isn't for you, but if you want a character filled villa in a beautiful and peaceful location then it's perfect. Oh and the cats and chickens also bring plenty of character to the outside spaces, if you chose to interact with them!

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We love the location, up in the mountains, amazing views, trees and nature.. and of course the cats and chickens (don't worry, if you're not a cat or chicken person, they don't pester you, we liked to feed them treats though). We visit in winter and really love the conservatory at the back when we're relaxing indoors. There's lots of walking routes near by, Artenara and Tejeda are definitely worth a visit for some fantastic circular walks and epic views, as are the natural sea pools in Agaeta. This was our second visit to this property and there's still more to explore in the area.

Die ruhige Lage, umgeben von Wald und viel Natur. Man muss aber beachten, dass die Villa recht hoch liegt und daher die Temperaturen dort auch immer einige Grad kühler sind als unten in Galdar z.B. Die Villa bietet viel Platz, hat gemütliche Ecken zum Sitzen, sowohl innen als auch außen und ist mit allem ausgestattet, was man braucht. Die Betten sind sehr bequem. Zum Pool können wir nichts sagen, da das Wetter zu schlecht war, um ihn zu nutzen.

Durch das ungewöhnlich schlechte Wetter Anfang Januar mit Sturm, viel Regen und kühlen Temperaturen kam es gleich anfangs zum Ausfall des Haus-Stromes und der Heizung, was unser Urlaubs-feeling kurzzeitig etwas beeinträchtigt hat. Aber der Eigentümer war immer erreichbar, hat uns sofort weitergeholfen und ist auch schnell gekommen, um die Heizung wieder in Gang zu setzen.

Las instalaciones estan genial y el sitio es maravilloso para perderte entre el bosque y el barranco.

El dia anterior el propietario nos escribió para que entraramos mas tarde al dia siguiente y nos comentó el mismo dia que no podiamos utilizar la piscina ya que tenía productos. Al ir con niños eso fue complicado, pero al dia siguiente tampoco la pudimos utilizar pues seguia turbia. Luego ya por la tarde noche ya empezó a ponerse clara pero ya hacia frio.

The house is truly beautiful, cozy, and decorated with great love and attention to detail. The mountain view is stunning, and the location is peaceful and secluded — perfect for those who want to relax in nature, away from the crowds. The host was very kind, attentive, and always quick to respond, which we really appreciated. However, there are some things future guests should be aware of. The house is quite old, and there is a noticeable musty, “old house” smell that slightly affects comfort. In early October, it was often cold and very windy on the mountain, so even though the pool is heated, we could only use it twice during our 16-day stay. The pool itself also seems to need some maintenance. The kitchen equipment is quite worn out — many utensils like spatulas and ladles are burnt, broken, or just very old. There were no basic modern items such as a vegetable peeler or even a single plastic container with a lid. The coffee machine is an old Tchibo model, not very clean and partly broken — you have to hold the button the entire time it brews. Also, Tchibo coffee capsules are rather expensive and offer a limited selection. The road to the house is quite steep and difficult, so a car is absolutely necessary. There are no shops or restaurants nearby, and the nearest beach, Sardina, wasn’t exactly what we expected — it’s a local, non-touristic spot with no toilets or facilities. The only unpleasant surprise was a small mouse that got into our food bag shortly after arrival, but the host reacted immediately, fixed the hole, and there were no further problems. Overall, the price-quality ratio is fair, and the host is excellent. It’s a beautiful place for those who appreciate peace, nature, and mountain views, but less suitable for guests who prefer modern comfort and easy access to beaches. For us, it was an interesting experience, but next time we’ll probably stay closer to the coast.

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Privacy and peaceful environment. Owner was quick to respond and addressed any questions. The house was well equipped and secure.

Unfortunately we came at a time where the shortest route was under construction which caused us to drive an additional 20 minutes per trip. This made everything feel far.

The location was excellent with fantastic scenery.

It was rather run down and shabby and needed a refurbishment especially in the kitchen area.