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Romantic, Private, Peaceful Villa in Gaucin With Breathtaking Views To Morocco

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Outdoor pool
Outdoor dining
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

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5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Romantic, Private, Peaceful Villa in Gaucin With Breathtaking Views To Morocco

Villa Djebel Musa is a romantic, well maintained, architect-designed villa with an infinity pool. The garden is a mixture of mature exotic palms amongst the rocks as well as wild olives and carobs filled with songbirds on top of a hillside at the southern edge of the pretty 'white village' of Gaucin.

"The best view we have seen in Spain" said one travel company. "A truly stunning property with 'wow factor'!"

Gaucin is 600 metres (2000 ft) above sea level and the secluded villa and pool afford spectacular open views down the Genal River valley to the Mediterranean and North Africa beyond. The altitude moderates temperatures in the summer compared to the coast or inland Spain. There are 3 'fine-dining' restaurants with a walk of less than 10 minutes and several good tapas bars and other restaurants.

The villa has a double-height open-plan living room with a minstrels' gallery leading to a large covered veranda. Through an archway there is dining room which leads to its own covered, outdoor dining terrace.

4 of the 5 bedrooms and the main living rooms have French windows onto their own terrace or balcony and there are other terraces around the garden.

Terracotta floors, bright rugs, Moroccan pots, comfortable seating inside and out, Satellite TV, WiFi, flowers, views, birds, sunshine!

If your dates are not available, we also manage the neighbouring villa which has the same views and an infinity pool. On the VRBO website it is titled "Luxurious, Private, Villa in Gaucin".

A few extra notes:
- A gardener visits very early morning in hot weather to water pots, a daily pool-cleaner, a multilingual House Manager and two lovely cleaners.
- It has secure off-street parking for 2 cars. Further cars can be easily parked nearby.
- The base price indicated per night or week is based on 6 people staying. For each additional person up to a max of 10 there is an extra charge to cover laundry and cleaning. The "Host Fee" in your quote is the final cleaning charge.
- Flat screen TV with Internet television & collection of Blu Ray films.
- The village centre is only a few minutes walk for tapas, restaurants, shops.
- Children are welcome but parents must consider that there are stairs down to the swimming pool and steep drops below the pool so young children will need constant supervision.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 6 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rug in room
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking is only allowed outside, not in the house

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 2,153 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

No bathroom towels by the pool please, only colored pool towels
To avoid wind damage, please close pool umbrellas when leaving the pool area.
Do not sit on sofas in the house with wet swimsuits as this stains the covers.

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Please contact us

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Parents must ensure children's safety at all times

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking is only allowed outside, not in the house

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number VTAR/MA/00607, ESFCTU000029012000064239000000000000000VTAR/MA/006078
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Beautiful Romantic Private Peaceful Breathtaking Views Morocco

About the area

Located in Gaucin, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Finca Cortesin Golf Club and Estepona Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pileta Caves and Estepona Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Estepona Orchidarium, or check out an event or a game at Riding Fun In The Sun. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing, hiking/biking trails and rock climbing.
Map
Gaucín, AL

What's nearby

  • Castillo del Aguila - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Finca Cortesin Golf Club - 43 min drive - 30.9 km
  • Estepona Golf - 48 min drive - 34.5 km
  • Estepona Port and Marina - 49 min drive - 40.2 km
  • Estepona Beach - 50 min drive - 41.3 km

Getting around

  • Cortes de la Frontera Station - 32 min drive
  • Gibraltar (GIB) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bodeguita Chaparro - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Antiguo Bar Nuevo - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Casa Antonia - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Venta Las Acacias - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante la Raiz - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Romantic, Private, Peaceful Villa in Gaucin With Breathtaking Views To Morocco have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Romantic, Private, Peaceful Villa in Gaucin With Breathtaking Views To Morocco pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Romantic, Private, Peaceful Villa in Gaucin With Breathtaking Views To Morocco?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Romantic, Private, Peaceful Villa in Gaucin With Breathtaking Views To Morocco?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Romantic, Private, Peaceful Villa in Gaucin With Breathtaking Views To Morocco located?

This family-friendly Gaucin villa is located in the mountains, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Castillo del Aguila, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Blas Infante Birthplace Museum and Riding Fun In The Sun. Carlos III Fountain and Ermita de la Vera Cruz are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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Romantic, Private, Peaceful Villa in Gaucin With Breathtaking Views To Morocco Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 95 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Polly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Breathtaking views and pure escapism at Villa Djebel Musa

Villa Djebel Musa is a wonderful property and Mark could not have been more helpful with information about the property and Gaucin, prior to and during our stay. We would highly recommend this wonderful villa which offers total escapism and breathtaking views! A wonderful 5* stay.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely villa in beautiful area

We had a great week staying at the villa. The views are amazing and we had everything we needed for our holiday. I'd advise any guests with a large car to avoid driving through the village - you can park near the bus stop on the main road and it's less than a 10 min walk.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faye B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Getaway

We had a wonderful time at the house. It is a beautiful location and property. Really stunning and full of personality. Be aware, there are a lot of stairs in the property but we have that at our own home so our young girls weren’t phased and Mark had warned us when booking. Mark was a brilliant host and full of knowledge of the local birds. We have planned a return visit next year!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaxson K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic.

A perfect gem, beautiful view, great rooms, lovely little town in the mountains.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Breathtaking Great Owners

We loved Christmas 2024 in Gaucin at this lovely home. The property is just sublime, with views that take your breath away.Mark and Star, the owners, were incredibly helpful and thoughtful with their communication - which made our trip to Spain unforgettable. We highly recommend Maria, a personal chef, who is able to prepare special meals at this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie R., Overland Park Kansas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This home was so beautiful and the views were spectacular! Perfect place to gather with friends !

The property was perfect ! Thank you for such a wonderful setting and stunning views !
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

anne m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning views

So beautiful
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location and super house.

Wonderful location, great property, super pool and extremely helpful host. Whilst perfectly serviceable, a couple of the bedrooms and the kitchen would benefit from a refresh.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cycling Holiday

Beautiful house in a nice village with many top notch restaurants. Areas to the north offered excellent and varied road cycling. Cycleronda in Ronda offered great suppprt for our cycling holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible views and beautiful villa

The property is very well kept. The views are simply stunning. And is well located on the edge of the village within easy walking distance of amenities, and enough parking space, which isn’t often the case in Gaucin
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful villa and village

A1 location, incredibly relaxed and great hosts, Mark & Star, who happened to be around and asked us for lovely drinks at their other property. So relaxed in fact, that I read 3+ books in a week. Plenty of great eateries, although we did BBQ twice too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect week with astonishing views

The villa and surrounding area is dreamy. We were two families with 5 children between us and our stay was perfect Mark and Esther were on hand to answer any questions and help with anything that we needed. We cannot wait to spend a week in the mountains again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juliet D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ruby Anniversary Family Holiday

Beautiful spanish property stylishly perched on the side of the hill to make the most of the stunning views down to the coast with Morocco beyond. Plenty of space for a group of family and or friends. Wonderful pool also taking advantage of the amazing views. Loved the village and local walks. Thanks Mark & Star
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Location, Views & Property

Gorgeous Spanish style villa, beautifully decorated, very spacious, with a fabulous outdoor dining area and a terrace where you can enjoy the most breath-taking views of the countryside, Gibraltar and Morocco - they are truly stunning. Super pool area and well established gardens ensure you can find sun or shade. The kitchen is to benefit from a refresh this coming Oct/Nov. Helpful and perfect hosts and housekeeper, thank you Mark, Star and Esther for a wonderful, memorable stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Petra Jill A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An 80th Birthday Celebration

We were very happy to be staying in such a lovely location We all loved the village of Gauchin and the small supermarkets met all our requirements. We drove down to the coast twice to swim in the sea and enjoy the beaches and even got up early to catch a ferry to spend the day in Tangier. As for the house it lived up to all our expectations and the infinity pool was just lovely with lots of shade/sunny spots around the pool. The well stocked garden was a joy to walk around and was tended by a gardener.We would love to come back one day. Thank you Mark for being the perfect host.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing house with outstanding views!

Fantastic house with amazing views of mountain valley, Gibraltar, Mediterranean, all the way to Morocco! Gaucin in a wonderful village with several bars and restaurants within its narrow winding roads (get a small car) Host was a great communicator and did everything possible to make sure we were happy and comfortable.
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui B., High Wycombe

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous!

A wonderful property but could do with a little updating in one of the bathrooms and the kitchen. But overall it is a great property with nice bedrooms and living spaces and with glorious views towards Gibraltar and Morocco. The pool area is really magnificent as are the outdoor dining areas. It would be difficult to find better elsewhere!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Villa in the white villages of Andalucia

What a lovely villa and surrounding area! Gaucin was the perfect village for our group - within walking distant and a number of fabulous restaurants to choose from with breathtaking views. But I also would have been content to never leave the grounds. Views are stunning and the pool provided a deep, refreshing respite from the summer heat. Mark was a fantastic host and met our every need. I would go back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome home and location

We spent almost a week with our adult children at this lovely property. The house fit our needs completely. The living and outside areas were particularly nice, and the weather was ideal to enjoy the great outdoors. Additionally, its central location enabled us to take wonderful day trips to such places as Ronda, Marbella, Gibraltar and Tangier. The property owners were incredibly helpful and gave us suggestions as to what to do, where to go, and even the hiring of an outstanding local chef. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heaven on Earth

There are no words to describe the beauty of this villa. The views are something most see once in a lifetime. Everything is well organized and excellent recommendations are in a large binder. A+++++++
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay at Gaucin

We had a magical stay at Mark and Star’s Villa in Gaucin. The pictures do not do the location and views justice, a truly stunning place. There was ample room for the 8 guests with various spaces to relax, eat and sunbathe, and we particularly enjoyed eating as the sun set on the terrace. Gaucin is a great place with lots of restaurants and groceries available and we were lucky enough to be at the first food festival held over the weekend. As with other reviews the are a few things in the villa that could be updated, but this did not deter from the stay. I really didn’t want leave and to me that says everything about the villa and hosts
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful villa in wonderful mountain village location with stunning views.

We were not disappointed when arriving at the villa. The property is amazing - spacious and beautifully decorated. As a multi-generational family of 9, we had all we could possibly need. Space, great weather - the grandchildren fully enjoyed the pool, wonderful walks and the most breathtaking and stunning views. When not in the water, the children spent their time vulture spotting. Mark is a superb host and helped us source medical care for a family emergency. He responded quickly to emails and was only a phone call away if needed. We certainly all fell in love with the village and I would highly recommend a stay there.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pascale L., Québec

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Le regard par-dessus les montagnes

Cette propriété vous donne l’impression de rêver les yeux ouverts! Nichée dans un petit village dans les montagnes, la localisation de la maison permet de se balader à pied pour visiter tout prêt et aussi de sortir un peu plus loin en voiture pour explorer les alentours. La vue est incroyable et difficile à décrire tellement c’est beau et apaisant. Le jardin est superbe et même si nous étions trop tôt en saison pour profiter de la piscine, nous avons quand même eu l’occasion de nous prélasser sur les patios autour. Nous recommandons sans hésiter!! Excellente communication avec le propriétaire.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Villa, Wonderful Location and Views

We visited end of October for a week, with 3 generations of family. The villa is fantastic, views were amazing and just a short stroll to lovely tapas bars. We visited Ronda, Estepona and met up with other local family, as well as spending a few days just chilling out at the Villa enjoying the peace, pool and views. The Gaucin roads are a little daunting, but we had a 9 seater mini-van and after a couple of days quickly got used to the tight spots! Mark was fantastic in his communication, never took longer than 30 mins to get back to me, even when on a trip to Costa Rica. Would not hesitate to recommend or return.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Diana M.

Attractively furnished villa which felt like a home. Truly stunning views in good location.

Positives first. Very attractive property with truly stunning views. Beautiful pool area and the garden was a highlight with a variety of mature trees and shrubs and lots of colour. Really pretty. Lovely outside sitting areas. House well located on edge of town but within easy walking distance of all facilities. Gaucín is a very pretty village with nice restaurants and bars. Negatives - kitchen was rather dated and indoor dining area was dark with bars on windows. Couldn’t open dining room door to terrace. Sky TV didn’t work. Studio room felt damp. Pool unheated so unusable in April. However overall impression was very good and would definitely recommend to friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019