We have spent in this apartment last two weeks of the August. Family of 5 person we like enjoy our vacation half day on the beach, half day visiting places. Location of this apartment is excellent for both! The best beaches for us were Calpe (Penon de Ifach â 15 minutes of driving) and Altea main beach (walking distance). The Benidorm beaches are very good too! but we found them very crowded in the August. Calpe with its crystal water is great for the snorkeling. The Altea is beautiful, especially at the evening, the apartment is very close to the old city and same time it is located on quite street. We visited Benidorm (Calle Santo Domingo street is excellent place for tapas), Alicante and Elche on south up to Salinas de Toreveja and Dunes of Guardamar, on north of course Valancia and Guadalest inside the country. We haven't regret any of these trips and highly recommend the place and this apartment, just be careful with underground parking, especially if you have a big car, the parking entrance is narrow. Good lack on Costa Blanca!
Vincent and Sonia were fantastic hosts and the flat in Altea was a wonderful location. Overall we had an amazing stay and great experience with the hosts. Based on our stay we would note a few pros and cons as detailed below.
CONS:
1. Although the apartment description says the accommodation has been renovated, the actual apartment does not appear so. We had anticipated a newer flat (pictures 14-18 is what we expected). But in reality the flat was the pictures that were dated 2014.
2. The flat says there is a parking spot, however, the hosts ask that you do not use it as it will block the neighborsâ car. This was not an issue if you only rent a scooter. In addition, street parking is limited around the direct vicinity of the property.
3. We requested internet (at an additional expense), however, the internet throughout our 4 week stay was not stable and kept cutting in and out. It was not sufficient for 2 people to work abroad. The host contacted the WiFi company immediately but unfortunately, this did not really help the situation. Iâm not sure thereâs much more the hosts can do regarding this issue.
4. The kitchen appliances could use an update as the microwave is quite old and when we tried to make popcorn, the microwave started smoking, which if we were not paying attention couldâve been a fire hazard. Also I would note the kettle does not automatically click off when finish, so you must pay attention to manually turn it off. (A blender would be a great addition to the flat)
PROS:
1. Hosts are fantastic and respond almost immediately to any queries.
2. Location was ideal and just as advertised. Old town is right at your door step with many amazing food options and the beach is within 10 minute walk (steep incline/decline).
3. Flat is spacious with fantastic views and air con throughout except there is no air con in the second bedroom (only a plug in fan).
4. Bed is very comfortable, plenty of towels provided, and walk in rain shower was a nice treat after a hot day on the beach.
Overall we had a great stay and would recommend Vincent and Sonia as hosts again! Many thanks for your hospitality.
Meerblick, Boutiquen Kunst, Kultur, Restaurants in Altea-Altstadt
Mit dem postalisch zugesandten EingangsschlĂŒssel fanden wir am spĂ€ten Abend anhand der perfekten graphischen Anfahrtsskizze in der Wohnanlage im 1. OG die GaragenschlĂŒssel. Nach Abstellen der Koffer parkten wir um die Ecke der Anlage mit steiler Abfahrt den Mietwagen. Durstig sind wir gleich weiter zu FuĂ in die Altstadt um Tapas bei dem umfangreichen Restaurantangebot und Eiskaffees vorbei an Boutiquen Artisienne zu genieĂen.
Der klimatisierte steingekachelte WohnkĂŒchenraum und das obere Schlafzimmer mit neuen Matratzen in europĂ€ischer LĂ€nge und Breite boten morgens einen herrlichen Sonnenaufgang mit Blick ĂŒbers Meer.
Beim benannten Minisupermarkt um die Ecke in der Oberaltstadt haben wir beide nach einer erholsamen Nacht trotz Feierlichkeiten/Fiesta den leeren groĂen KĂŒhlgefrierschrank mit Trinkwasser bestĂŒckt und das FrĂŒhstĂŒck mit unseren vorsorglich mitgebrachten Kaffee-Instant-TĂŒtchen auf der ĂŒberdachten Terrasse genossen.
Die sehr gut ausgestatte KĂŒchenzeile mit Zanussi-Herd und IKEA Geschirrschrank, viel Sitzgelegenheiten an groĂen Tischen und Satellitenfernsehen auch mit deutschen Fernsehprogrammen (WiFi bestellbar), EinbauschrĂ€nke im unteren Schlafzimmer auf gleicher Ebene boten viel Komfort und perfekte Sauberkeit nebst GĂ€stetoilette. Die Steintreppe fĂŒhrt hoch zum langgeschnittenen Duschbad mit ausreichend bestellten und mitbezahlten DuschtĂŒchern die auf der Solarium Terrasse aufgehĂ€ngt werden konnten. Hier oben sowie in allen RĂ€umen sind funktionierende Rolladen zum verdunkeln und Hitzeschutz bei Temperaturen von 26 bis 30 Grad Celsius Ende September/Anfang Oktober. Diese Reisezeit ist wieder einmal wunderbar um an den KieselsteinstrĂ€nden vor Altea oder Albir Sandstrandecke Liegen zu Mieten um das salzige warme Meer zu genieĂen!
FĂŒr die laufende umgehende vorbildliche Kommunikation bedanken wir uns bei diesen professionellen Gastgebern. Wir wĂ€ren sehr gerne lĂ€nger geblieben als wir pĂŒnktlich um 9:50 Uhr die âVilla Burauxâ mit der ausgefĂŒllten Inventarliste verlieĂen. Die hinterlegte Kaution wurde am Abreisetag gutgeschrieben nach unserer pfleglicher Behandlung, leergerĂ€umten KĂŒhlgefrierschrank, handgespĂŒltes zurĂŒckgerĂ€umtes Geschirr und Entsorgung aller VorrĂ€te und Abfall.
Die Wohnung entsprach den Fotos und war sehr sauber, die Lage zentral, trotzdem sehr ruhig. Der Blick vom FrĂŒhstĂŒckstisch, bzw. den beiden Terassen ist toll. Altea ist eine wundervolle Stadt.
We had a lovely holiday in this apartment even although the weather was unusually hot (35c). The location was perfect for the old town and dinner but Altea is a town of 2 halves, the beach is downhill but walk via the road (left from the apartment) and its only 10mins downhill, but if no car you will need a taxi back (E6).
Amazing views from both terraces but its a shame there is only enough spacde for one sun-lounger, hence we ventured to the beach most days.
Altea is not for the aged as its set in the steep hillside and has hundreds of cobbled steps and its really not for young children as the sea has quite a strong current but Altea is such a wonderful little "spanish" oasis.
I think it would be good for Sonia and partner to invest in some blackout curtains the the lounge (east facing) and two effective air-con units for the 2 bedrooms - just a thought.
On the whole though, a lovely apartment.
Die Wohnung war wie beschrieben sehr schön und gerÀumig. Die Lage ist sehr zentral und man kann alles zu Fuss erreichen. Die Wohnung befindet sich mitten in der wunderschönen Altstadt.
Die Vermieter sind einfach klasse. Die Abwicklung verlief reibungslos und unkompliziert.
Nochmals vielen lieben Dank an die Vermieter und wir werden auf jeden Fall wiederkommen!