MAISON SUR LA MER (touchant l'eau) TRES CENTRAL EL MEDANO, terrasse BBQ,

The house is situated right on the beach with great views and is very central to everything like resturants, shops, beach and taxis and is only about 20 minutes from the airport. The house itself is fine but does need a bit of updating in the bathrooms, and would benifit from having air conditioning put in as we found it very hot at night even with the window open. It was very noisy at night due to there being a bar opposite the house open until early hours of the morning. So maybe if you have young children this is not the house for you. Apart from that we enjoyed our holiday.

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Very pleasantly surprised by the size, amenities and location of the house, which although on the main pedestrian way, was quiet and separated from the world outside once the door was closed. You can view and appreciate the surroundings in privacy from the roof, the balcony and windows without being "amongst it". If you do get the desire to get "amongst it," you can be there via walk in less than 1 minute. The local beach and square does not have the fly sellers as experienced in the larger towns and cities which was a blessing. Trips out were easily accessible via a minutes walk to local buses / stops that run every hour to Los Cristianos, Santa Cruz and cost less than a pint of beer!

The house is surrounded by wonderful restaurants (and stores) all with their own character and style, and all equally delicious cuisine, all walkable and reasonably priced. Paradise from home locations such as El Medano normally come with mosquitoes and non potable water... but not here - no bites and the water is good from the tap. Shower relies upon solar water heater, so definitely take them later in the day, or use the "Sea Shower" on the deck with a kettle or two... prefect and secluded.

A new(ish) 125cc scooter was available for rent 30e / day and was enough for two of us to explore the island up to Santa Cruz (the Barcelona of the island complete with "Las Ramblas"!) , taking in the beautiful Candelaria and it's Basilica.

We also went up to Los Gigantes and then onwards and upwards to the Mount Teide. Definitely take a "layer or two" as ground level is 23degC and above the clouds is ~ 5-7degC

And for the "lazy days" there is a great walk and exercise equipment on the boardwalk to get your heart racing before spreading out in the sun.

We always say "what would we do differently?" Well probably not a lot.... next time (and there will be a next time) i shall bring some long casting rods, bubble floats and fluoro line, small hooks to get after the mullet about 15-20 mtrs off the beaches and balcony "al a locales". And a drop net as there is no direct access to the water from the balcony, which is safely barriered off and ladder removed to avoid the ealry morning low tide beachcombing intruders, climbing up to get a view ;-).

All in all a perfect relaxing break, location, food and never bored once in two weeks. Highly Highly recommended especially for those looking for something quieter and cultural.T hank you Cesar & Juan Jose for a wonderful vacation.

Fabulous holiday. Just 2 of us in a large 4 bedroom house. So close to the sea, at high tide the waves crash against the house, often creating a mist of seaspray over the lower terrace. Lovely to eat breakfast and lunch on the lower terrace in full sun and sparkling sea. View from both terraces sublime. The beds are new and wonderfully comfortable with good quality bedlinen. The house was purchased in recent months by current owners who have just completed a renovation project on it.The owners are very caring of the needs of the guests wanting to ensure that guests have a good holiday. The owners met us at the property on arrival and provided a welcome pack including wine and chocolates. Note there is an Nespresso coffee machine there, it is difficult to get the capsules in El Medano so take some with you if you like this coffee. A dishwasher is to be installed in the next couple of weeks. The roof terrace has a lovely kitchen with fridge and freezer making it a lovely place to spend the day sunbathing and admiring the view and kite surfers. There are a large selection of very good restaurants within a few metres. We love it and have booked to return in January. Thank you so much Cesar and Juan.