DON JOAQUIN - Spacious Ground Floor Poolside Apartment – Home 281486 Apartment
- 2 bedrooms
- 5 sleeps
- 7 nights min stay
DON JOAQUIN - Spacious Ground Floor Poolside Apartment – Home 281486
- Apartment
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 5
- 7 nights min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 0.5 mi
- Swimming pool
- Child Friendly
- Car not necessary
- Air conditioning
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
An extremely spacious ground floor, poolside apartment in the beautiful Don Joaquin complex, featuring 2 large bedrooms and 2 large full size bathrooms in a private complex in the heart of Benalmadena. It boasts a large sunny furnished terrace with a private wall and gate giving direct access to swimming pool and pretty gardens, no climbing stairs or long walks to the pool - it's right there! The apartment has everything you need for a truly relaxing break. Fully fitted kitchen, spacious lounge/diner, 2 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (en-suite to master), fully air con. Full English TV with latest films and all sports channels plus Wi-Fi throughout. Your own sun loungers are provided. Mothercare Travel Cot, high chair and changing mat provided. All this in a peaceful, private and secure residential complex, not your typical holiday complex packed with people. Security gates operate at entrance and apartment has an intercom system. 2 beaches and Marina are only 5 mins walk and all amenities are 2 mins walk. Fabulous for golfers too, with many wonderful courses along the Golden Mile to choose from. Like us you will love every bit of it! (Pool is opened from 15 April - 30 October each year).
Further details
Further details : It truly is a wonderful place to go to and we have done everything to ensure the apartment allows you to have a fabulous holiday. Previous visitors have described it as truly relaxing with everything at your fingertips. We have lots of guides/maps available to you in the apartment which you are most welcome to use and I have produced a Useful Information sheet giving you lots more information on the local area as well as the best bars and restaurants we have found. Guest comments "the apartment was super, we couldn't have wanted more", "the most comfortable beds ever!" "Everything we wanted was there - so comfortable we didn't want to come home". "Kids had their best holiday ever in this safe complex", "We had a brilliant holiday - you have a lovely apartment in a nice quiet location but just a stones throw from everything". "I would definitely recommend it to anyone. We had a great holiday and will be recommending the apt to friends and family - it's a real home away from home especially when you have children".
Further details indoors
The apartment is extremely spacious and many guests love the 'home from home' feel. Its location can't be beaten as everything you could want is within walking distance. The complex is called Don Joaquin and is a private development. The apartment is ideal for summer or winter stays as the heating unit has a heating or air conditioning setting. Long rentals over the winter are available with special discounts for senior citizens. It comfortable sleeps 5 (with the very comfy double sofabed in the lounge which is idea for 1). Our children love to play or relax in our private terrace when they have had enough swimming, it's also great for sun worshippers for catching the last remaining rays of the day. A Mothercare travel cot, high chair and changing mat are provided. No smoking or no pets please. 2 Bedrooms: Bedroom 1 - Comfortable King Size bed, fitted wardrobes with lots of hangers, bedside tables & lamps. A very large bedroom with 2 patio doors and black out shutters. Bedroom 2 - 2 single beds, fitted wardrobes with lots of hangers, bedside table & lamp, travel cot available. Window, black out shutters. Bathrooms: En-suite bathroom to Master bedroom with bath & powerful shower over, double basin unit set in marble, large mirror, wc. Bathroom 2 with bath & powerful shower over, two basins, mirrored cabinets, wc. Both bathrooms are tiled floor to ceiling with marble floors. Kitchen: Fully fitted kitchen including electric cooker, hob, extractor fan, microwave, large fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, toaster, kettle, lots of cutlery/crockery. Baby highchair, iron and ironing board. Clothes dryer, shopping trolley. Living Rooms: Open plan lounge/dining room furnished to a very high standard, with l-shaped sofa (which converts into a comfy small double bed), dining table and 4 chairs. The TV offers a deluxe TV package which includes BBC, ITV, SKY Channels, Latest Movies, & Sports Channels. We also provide a DVD player. Patio door leads to private furnished terrace area. Air conditioning throughout. All towels and bed linen provided (not beach towels). Additional cleaning or linen change can be arranged during your stay at an additional cost.
Further details outdoors
Accessibility:No steps to climb to access the apartment, making it ideal for wheelchairs or buggy's. You are walking down hill to the beach, amenities and marina and therefore walking up hill on your way back - but it is a 'gentle' hill. Outside the private terrace area, accessed directly through the patio doors from the lounge or the Master bedroom has its own ceramic table and four chairs. 4 sun loungers are also provided. So safe for children with a lockable gate. The communal pool, for use by complex residents only, is on your doorstep (open 15 April - 30 October 10am - 8pm) and accessed through your own lockable terrace gate. There are some safety rules around the pool area to ensure all guests have a safe and enjoyable stay. No ball games or lilos are allowed in or around the pool. Please observe the rules around the pool and complex. The well maintained gardens are lawned, with an array of lovely plants and flowers. A great space for the children to have a bit more freedom to play or for you to chill out with a beer in the late afternoon sun (please refrain from bringing any glass in the gardens or pool area for safety reasons). Fabulous views to the hills, where a cable car runs right to the top. Security gates operate at the top of the drive, where there is ample private parking. Coast/Beach - There are two fabulous beaches a mere 5-10 mins walk from the apartment, and a promenade that stretches for miles with plenty of shops are restaurants. Benalmadena Marina, voted "The Prettiest in Europe" is also 5-10 mins walk where there are loads of attractions (including SeaLife), as well as much nightlife. Tivoli World, a large theme park, is 10 mins drive, Benalmadena Park is 15 mins walk with wildlife strolling around and Selwo Park, with sealion and dolphin shows is 20 mins walk. Golf - Between 15 - 20 excellent courses are within 30 minutes drive. The nearest course is Torrequbrada which is only 5-10 mins drive. My husband will be able to recommend other fabulous courses and give you information on the best prices.Skiing - We have driven to Sierra Nevada from our apartment in 2 hours - where you will find wonderful skiing. You can ski from December to end of April, so why not combine a ski and sun holiday? Special interest holidays - A fabulous promenade runs for miles along the beach which is great for walkers and joggers. Many watersports take place on the beach. Travel - Malaga airport is 10 mins drive away with taxi's available outside the airport. There are numerous bus stops a few minutes walk from the apartment where buses run to close by resorts including Malaga. The train station is 10-15 mins walk away. Catch the bus or train to Fuengirola Zoo which is in the next resort, 15-20 mins away. Distances - Many shops, bars, restaurants, banks are only minutes from the apartment with 'Benalmar Complex / 24 hr Square' at the bottom of the road. A popular market on Fridays in Arroya de la Miel is 15-20 mins walk. This lively town has a great range of shops, restaurants and bars, from typical Spanish tapas bars to great English cafes. A fab kid play area is also there. Aquapark is a 5 minute drive away as is the Crocodile Park. Puerto Banus 35 mins drive.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
Beds in other rooms: Twin bed - 1 Full bath, 1 Attached (ensuite)
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Air conditioning
- Shared outdoor pool (unheated)
- Mountain Views
- Private garden
- Patio
- Balcony or terrace
- Internet access
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Elevator access
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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No refund If you cancel, any money you have paid cannot be refunded.
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About the owner
Finola And Simon W.
Tourist License
VFT/MA38009
- Response rate:
- 95%
- Calendar last updated:
- 26 Feb 2024
- Years listed:
- 11
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 18 reviews
Excellent
18 reviews
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- 15
- Very Good
- 3
- Average
- 0
- Poor
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- Terrible
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“Excellent apartment/holiday”
Excellent location, really nice apartment, close to all amenities, swimming pool right outside the balcony with your own sunbeds and sun all day long. Hosts were very helpful and easy to deal with W… More
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“Highly Recommend”
Wow this is a great apartment, ground floor with it’s own terrace leading to a gorgeous swimming pool and beautiful lawned area with gorgeous trees and flowers. The apartment is very spacious and beds extremely comfortable. 2 bathrooms is a bonus. Took about 7 mins to walk to beach and marina. Booking was so easy with Finola, she dealt with everything even airport transfers. Thank you, we would love to return in the future.
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Response from the owner I am always so thrilled to receive such a lovely review - thank you for your kind words, and I'm so pleased you had a wonderful holiday and found the apartment was everything you needed. You will always be welcomed back. Keep in touch. Regards, FinolaWoodhouse@live.co.uk
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“Quiet and well located”
We (family of 4 with two children) spent two weeks at this apartment. It is well appointed and has everything you would need for a comfortable stay. It is clean and well appointed. Air conditioning is… More
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Response from the owner I am always so thrilled to receive such a lovely review - thank you for your kind words, and I'm so pleased you had a wonderful holiday and found the apartment was everything you needed. You will always be welcomed back. Keep in touch. Regards, FinolaWoodhouse@live.co.uk
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“Fabulous family holiday”
Just back home and seriously missing the beautiful pool already! The apartment has everything we needed for a very relaxing and happy family holiday. The pool is literally steps away from the back doo… More
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Response from the owner I am always so thrilled to receive such a lovely review - thank you for your kind words, and I'm so pleased you had a wonderful holiday and found the apartment was everything you needed. You will always be welcomed back. Keep in touch. Regards, FinolaWoodhouse@live.co.uk
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“Great stay in a perfect apartment”
We made a last min booking and nothing was too much for finola she went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed and she kept in contact all through the holiday. There was a point I needed some help with finding an open pharmacy she was brilliant. The apartment is one of the best of the block it’s right outside the pool which was great, it meant we didn’t have to bring stuff to the pool each time. If you have kids that love the pool and are in and out this is definitely for you. The apartment itself was lovely really spacious has everything you need for a lovely holiday. There is actually nothing negative I can say about the place. It’s close to the marina which is lovely some really nice restaurants on there. The beach is lovely too. All In all a great holiday and we would definitely return to this apartment. Thanks Finola for wonderful communication and a wonderful holiday.
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Response from the owner Hi Linda, thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you and your family back soon.
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“Great apartment.”
My wife, daughter an myself stayed in Finola’s apartment this July for ten days and really enjoyed our stay. The apartment is of a good size and is right beside the pool which was perfect for us… More
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Response from the owner Thank you so much for your great review and I'm delighted that you had a great holiday and enjoyed the apartment. Being located right by the poolside is a real bonus - and the swimming pool is always so inviting, especially in the hot summer months. We look forward to welcoming you back next year. Best wishes Finola (finolawoodhouse@live.co.uk)
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“Lovely apartment great location”
This really is a lovely apartment , really spacious and everything you need for a relaxing stay. We stayed for 5 days 2 adults and our teenage daughters. The 2 bathrooms are ideal with teenage girls… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for your great review! I'm so pleased you enjoyed our apartment - as you say it is very spacious with plenty of room for everyone. We are extremely fortunate with the location - it is so nice to be able to walk to the marina and beaches. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next trip and please keep a note of my email address for any future visits - finolawoodhouse@live.co.uk Regards, Finola.
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“Great apartment”
Photos don’t do this apartment justice. Terrace leading right to pool, perfect sized living area and two good sized bedrooms, the master en suite and patio doors out to terrace. Useful informati… More
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Response from the owner I am so pleased you enjoyed our apartment and had a wonderful holiday. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Please make a note of my email address is finolawoodhouse@live.co.uk. Best Wishes Finola Woodhouse
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“Great position”
We stayed in finola and simon's lovely flat last week of June.Great flat with fabulous direct access to the pool.Ideal having the 2 bathrooms. Flat well placed to access buses and trains. Only improvement would be to install a working TV with all relevant channels, and WiFi would be a bonus. None of us were able to connect to the neighbour's code provided.Overall great holiday.
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Response from the owner It was a pleasure having you stay at our apartment, and we are pleased you enjoyed the direct access to the pool. As you say, the apartment is located in a fantastic spot, which many guests comment on. We will be improving our TV for next year and WiFi and English Channels can now be arranged for each guest, if they so wish. I again apologise that you were unable to connect to the adjoining WiFi - unfortunately our neighbour decided against the sharing at the last minute, but we have now resolved this problem and WiFi and English TV can be arranged. We look forward to welcoming you back, if you decide to visit Benalmadena again.
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“Ideal Holiday Apartment”
Arranged through the owner Finola to be picked up at Airport and from there on the whole fortnight went without a hitch. Plenty of contact and advice , comprehensive instructions about everything in a… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for your lovely review, and we are so pleased you enjoyed your holiday and were pleased with all at the apartment. We have now resolved the English TV Channels and Wi-Fi and a whole TV package can now be arranged for guests, if they so wish. We look forward to welcoming you back, should you visit Benalmadena again.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
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