We really enjoy La Mairena area. This is the second time Marbella. The apartment was great, and Rosa Maria was very friendly and checked on us to make sure everything was going OK. Check in and checkout was very convenient. We highly recommend this property to tell anyone that wants to visit the area.
We had an amazing five-week stay at Paulâs apartment while my daughter attended summer camp down the hill. It truly became a home away from home, and we canât wait to return.The location is perfect for exploring. We took day trips to Gibraltar, Mijas, Setenil, and Ronda, and even managed a weekend in Morocco. After each adventure, it was wonderful to come back to the peace of the mountains, where the nights were quiet, we slept beautifully, and always felt safe. At the same time, Elviria at the bottom of the hill offered lively beaches, great restaurants, and some of the best ice cream weâve ever had at Kaltâworth the trip down the mountain on its own!The apartment itself is lovely and spotless, with a patio boasting beautiful views and access to a great pool in the complex. But what made the experience outstanding was the care we received from Paul and the property manager, Rosa Maria. They were both incredibly responsive to every question and need. When we accidentally jammed the eurolock by leaving keys in the door, they had a locksmith at the apartment immediatelyâon a Saturday! That kind of support made our stay stress-free and so enjoyable.If youâre looking for the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation in southern Spain, this is it. Between the incredible location, the comfort of the apartment, and the kindness of Paul and Rosa Maria, our family couldnât have asked for a better experience.
The owners and property manager were very responsive and the apartment delivered as offered. Itâs a beautiful location in Spain if you are looking for fun and relaxation near the coast. Also not far from historical places, natural wonders and beautiful Malaga and Marbella. The unit is well equipped and was nicely cleaned -to perfection.
My daughter and I had a great stay at this apartment. Itâs spacious, fully equipped and all of the communication and administration was very friendly and efficient. The complex is really pretty, quiet and well kept. A car and stamina for stairs and hills are a must for all potential guests. We would stay here again.
Aardig, maar wat sleets appartement in mooie, maar afgelegen wijk in de heuvels van Marbella
Het appartement heeft een werkelijk prachtig uitzicht over Marbella en de omliggende heuvels. Je kunt er prima wandelen. De indeling van het appartement is heel handig en het is in principe van alle gemakken voorzien. Wel is het appartement behoorlijk sleets en stoffig (muffige handdoeken, gordijnen, banken en lakens, veel oude etenswaren) een extra keer schoonmaken kon daar niet tegenop. Misschien een goed idee om het een keer goed onderhanden te nemen en wat oude spullen te vervangen? Het gedeelde zwembad wad heerlijk en de zorg van de tussenpersoon was prima. Wel was het voor ons toch wat te ver afgelegen van de winkels, stad en strand. Prijs/kwaliteit verhouding voor ons helaas dus niet helemaal in balans helaas, maar met een goede opfrisbeurt en wat nieuwere spullen is het vast weer prachtig.
The property was lovely & exactly as described. The stunning views from the patio were amazing and we spent as much time out there as possible. It is the perfect place if youâre looking to relax, a peaceful, quiet location but within easy distance of the town & sea.
Die Wohnung liegt in einer sehr schönen Ferienanlage in der NÀhe von Elviria.
Besonders der riesige Pool, der zur Anlage gehört, hat uns sehr beeindruckt.
Die Betreuung durch Rosamaria wÀhrend unseres Aufenthalts war hervorragend.
Die Wohnung selbst hat keine WĂŒnsche offen gelassen. Sie ist sehr gerĂ€umig und funktional eingerichtet. Es ist alles vorhanden, was einen Aufenthalt angenehm macht.
Die Aussicht von der riesigen Terrasse ist ein Traum. Durch die Lage in den Bergen etwas auĂerhalb von Elviria ist die Temperatur in der Anlage um einige Grad angenehmer, wenn es unten am Meer sehr heiss ist. Wir haben das als Vorteil angesehen.
Alles in allem haben wir uns in der Wohnung sehr wohl gefĂŒhlt und wĂŒrden sie jederzeit wieder buchen.
The place was precisely as advertised and very nice. No trick photos to make rooms look bigger or missing amenities - it is as beautiful as the pictures show. Paul and his local property manager were friendly, kind and remained very focused on making it a great stay - they remained in contact and involved the entire trip. Our boys were at summer camp at the German school which is a 3 minute walk from the apartment. All-in-all, a great place and the landlord a class act.
Spotless, really well equipped with excellent outdoor balcony areas that have great aspect towards the sea and all day sun. Private with large and well maintained pool. Perfect place to get away from it all. Would definitely return!
we had a fantastic holiday in Elviria / La Mairena
The apartment was very beautiful and had a very good condition / standard. The local contact (Rosa) is very nice and she was always available. The communication with the local contact Rosa or Paul was perfect. Also big thanks for the information and hints about the region. The check-in and check-out was also very easy and quickly. From the apartment you have a beautiful view of the valley and the sea. Thanks a lot for a fantastic holiday! Axel
This apartment is absolutely lovely - possibly the nicest we have ever stayed in and we have used HomeAway many times . It is sparkling clean, beautifully decorated and the terrace is very spacious and well equipped. The surrounding area is a safe feeling neighbourhood with glorious sea views. The pool is also very nice. Highly recommended - we would love to return one day. Dealings with owner was very efficient and Rosa Maria was very friendly and helpful. Brilliant!
This property is 3 miles up the hill from Elviria. That gives you several advantages, it's a little cooler than the coastal strip, there are a lot less people and no crowding round the pool and it only takes 10 minutes to reach the Costa madness when you feel like joining in.
The area is great- not as stupidly expensive as Puerto Banus but not as naff as Torremolinos. It's centrally placed for the whole Costa del Sol.
The main bedroom is wonderful and spacious with a very large bathroom. The communal pool is superb (our 2nd time here) and the gated entrance provides excellent security.
We loved it!!!
Just returned from a week here . A beautiful spot above Elveria with fabulous views of the coast . Very well presented apartment and great communication with the owner and their local agent .Car is essential but only short drive to Elveria with its many restaurants and shopping . Well recommended. A really enjoyable family holiday here
Meget stor og rummelig lejlighed med to store sovevÊrelser og to store badevÊrelser. SkÞn opholdstue og fuld udstyret kÞkken. Vi opholdte os mest pÄ terassen, som var helt fantastisk - bÄde med og uden overdÊkning. PoolomrÄdet ligger lige neden for vejen og billederne lever fuldt ud op til realiteten. Flot, rent og fantastisk udsigt herfra. I byen Elviria neden for bjerget er der rig mulighed for at gÞre de daglige indkÞb og der er masser af gode restauranter.
Alt i alt en fantastisk ferie og vi kommer MEGET gerne igen.
Med venlig hilsen
Bo og Heidi Maimburg, Danmark
Very well presented, equipped and positioned hoilday property in an ideal if location
From start to finish, the communication and booking process was open, informative and very easy to do; the owners were very accommodating and welcoming from the off, a real pleasure to deal with.
The villa is very well equipped, clean and presented making your arrival and stay exactly what you want, a home from home. The location of the villa is very well kept, secure and extremely welcoming for either families with children, or a couple seeking a get away, with views over the Elviria hills and to the sea beyond.
A car is a must, but well worth it to get further into the local hills and towns where there's plenty to eat drink and do.
We will have no hesitation in booking again!!
Fantastic apartment in a beautiful location with stunning views
We stayed in La Mairena for a few weeks in July and it was great. The apartment is smart, very spacious, well equipped and very clean. The views from the terrace are unbeatable. A stunning location yet only minutes from the beach and local shops. Paul and Rosa could not have done more to make us feel welcome. They were quick to answer any questions and were always on call if we needed anything. I would highly recommend a visit to this beautiful spot. There is a great bar/bistro called Kudu just a few minutes away by foot with good food and again great views. Go check it out!
It was a pleasure to return to this beautiful apartment. I had missed the superb location and stunning views. Thanks again to Rosa, the apartment was immaculate and welcoming and I immediately felt at home and able to enjoy a wonderful two weeks in the sun.
Spacious holiday flat with covered an uncovered terrace (sun and shadow as desired) located in a very nice andalusian style apartment complex with phantastic views ( sea and mountains). Nothing was missed besides a good orange press. Very comfortable beds and bedding.
Friendly and helpfull owner and property managerin.
Thank you Paul and Fiona for a relaxing week in peaceful surroundings!
Erika
Our visit to La Mairena was our first experience of a self-catering holiday for 15 years. We were joined (at various times during our stay) by our boys with their girlfriends.
It couldnât have been better and we will not have our holidays in a hotel again.
The listing description cannot be faulted as to location, layout, facilities etc. The flat was, put simply, âhome from homeâ. The 2 bedrooms are a good size, the bathrooms are well appointed, the living/dining room is spacious and there is plenty of room on the terrace for everyone to eat and sunbathe.
Everything was spotlessly clean and well maintained.
Both the owner and the on-site rep provided excellent customer service. We were provided with instructions as to how everything in the flat âworkedâ and where we might like to sample the local restaurants, sights and attractions.
Although the pool is a communal one, when we were there, it was not crowded.
The other residents could not be regarded as âClub 18-30 party goersâ so it was all very civilised.
You do need a car to get the best out of La Mairena. Although there are nice bars and restaurants within walking distance, when you need to buy food you have a 7km trip to the excellent supermarket at the bottom of the hill. The flat is a short car journey from Marbella and Puerto Banus where you can party, drink and eat.
We suggest you hire a car from a company who will meet you at the airport with your car on your arrival. We used Yellow Car Hire.
We would recommend La Mairena to anybody who wants some peace and quiet and who might also wish to sample some superb cafes and restaurants in a long-established and civilised part of Spain.
Paul & Karine M.
Qui vous reçoit ?
Vous ĂȘtes reçu par Paul Abadjian
We have two apartments in Marbella. at La Mairena (8124909 or S24133) and at Torre Real (8129804 or S24782). They are both owned by Paul and Jane Abadjian, who are brother and sister. Both have been furnished and specified as homes, not merely as places to rent out, so the fixtures and fittings tend to be quite stylish and luxurious.
Paul lives in west Dorset with wife Fiona, two dogs and a small herd of Alpacas! They also offer a part of this property for holiday lets (Alpaca Cottage E 15146) Paul has enjoyed collecting classic Jaguars for more years than he cares to remember, and he and Fiona have enjoyed driving them in Russia, Argentina, Australia and Tasmania.
The location of this apartment is the best! It is in the hills above Elviria-only 7 -8 minutes drive to the coast road, but a world away in terms of quiet tranquillity. It has spectacular views down to the sea, and you can also walk in the mountains from there without driving. The pool is gorgeous, and you will often have it to yourself, and the beach is just 10 minutes away. It is a larger apartment than the majority of two bedroom apartments in the vicinity, and after viewing numerous other places first, we agreed to buy it within an hour of first seeing it! That says it all.
A place which is both stylish and restful, with large terraces, and a gorgeous pool. Nearby tennis and golf, and seaside. Marbella is only 20 minutes away, and that has everything you could possibly want, both summer and winter. The views from here will stay with you forever. The apartment has its own front door directly from the wonderful tropical gardens, so it has more of a feel of a villa rather than a typical apartment. A perfect holiday choice for a family of 4, or two couples.