We, a family of 4 from the UK, had a fantastic time in Stephen’s Villa Pilar.
The initial communication and booking process was really easy with the villa offering great value for money and easy access to the villa through a key box.
The villa is located in the low hills just outside Fuengirola, with great views over a substantial rural grassy area, then Fuengirola itself and then the sea! Fuengirola is only about 2 miles and 5 minutes away from the villa.
The villa itself is set in a substantial plot in a quiet cul de sac, with parking out the front and a large, south-east facing, grassed rear area, with a decent sized pool, terrace, eating area, and a climbing frame/swings for younger kids.
Set on three levels, entrance to the villa from the street comes into the middle floor, comprising an entrance hall, good, functional kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. On the top floor are two other bedrooms, with the master suite having a lovely, substantial patio balcony – perfect for morning teas in the sun!
The bottom floor is pretty open plan, with a second kitchen, laundry room, lounge area and fourth bedroom. We just used this area to do the washing and as access to the rear garden, which has a large outdoor eating area with table and chairs.
The villa was clean, tidy and well equipped.
The location for us was just perfect. Far enough off the beaten track to be rural but only minutes from Fuengirola (5), Marbella (25), and Malaga (30).
There are numerous good restaurants within a 10 to 12 minute drive – we liked Casa Juan Y Mari and La Gamba Torrenueva (both in Las Lagunas de Mijas) and Bad Ass Bistro in Fuengirola.
Additionally, there are so many beaches to choose from, plus the Castillo Sohail (castle) to explore as well as the lovely, historic centres of Fuengirola and Marbella. And shopping-wise, there is a huge shopping mall with all of the major brands and a large Carrefour on the way into Fuengirola.
So, all in all, Villa Pilar was awesome – we will return to it, and we’d highly recommend it to anyone else.