Hubert
France
Aug 1, 2019 - Aug 22, 2019
A 2/3 bedroom apt in Calahonda, Costa del Sol
Spain - Malaga - Calahonda, Mijas Costa
ID : ES00091492
Became a member in: 2015
Renewal Date: 16/Apr/2025
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Sonja is German and speaks English/German and Spanish, she studied for 5 yrs at the Munich Olympic Village. I was born in Wales in the forties. We are both sports lovers, non smokers and love to travel/socialise.
About us
Additional languages spoken
Spanish, German
Affinities
Golf,
Tennis,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Veterans & Military ,
Retirees,
Artists / Entertainment Industry
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Entrance to the pool
Your hosts..Stevie y Sonja..through a dirty window
Beautiful pool
Poolside with a view of the Med
Lounge looking to balcony
Lounge 2
Main bedroom 1, double windows to balcony
Main bedroom showing new en-suite
New walk in shower-main bedroom
Shower room 2, view over Med and pool
Second bedroom with views over Med and Pool
Bedroom 2
En-suite for bedroom 2
Brand new for 2018
Kitchen leading to lounge
One of many local chiringitos- Las Dunas
Sunset at Cabopino beach
Churros lakes...about 40 minutes away
Lovely city of Cordoba
Tarifa, Med on the left, Atlantic on the right!
Orange Square in Marbella
Ronda
Winter sunset at Max's beach...5 mins drive
Unesco heritage site of Ronda
- Sleeping capacity6
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Long-term Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
We are looking for a home exchange in ...
| Open to all dates | UK | Germany | France |
| Open to all dates | Wales, UK | UK | France |
| Open to all dates | Galicia, Spain | Asturias, Spain |
Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Beautiful, large apt (138sqm) in a secure gated community, ideal for a relaxing visit to a wonderful, sunny area. Brand new kitchen and 2 new en-suite walk-in bathrooms installed as of 2018. We have 3 bedrooms but use one as an office ( although there is a pull down sofa in the office which is also a double bed ). The other 2 double bedrooms are large and have king and queen size beds with all amenities, light and airy with lovely views.
There are mosquite screens on every window and door so it's a pleasure to leave the windows open all night and enjoy the cool breeze!
Our wonderful terrace with views of the Med has recently been retiled and painted and it's where we enjoy most of our meals and evening glass of wine..
Also installed this year ( 2019 ) was fibre optics...this gives you an amzing 600mbps on download AND upload speed, there is a new Smart 54" TV ( 2021 ).....and finally there is the pool! I will let the pictures do the talking. And finally....please take a tour of our apartment...all you have to do is copy and paste this link...it's very easy to use and very intuitive! https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=ydiU8g1CV7T
Type
Apartment/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony / Deck
- Cleaning service available
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Microwave Oven
- Security / Doorman
- Extensive Grounds
- Peaceful Surroundings
- View
- Fireplace
- Privacy / Seclusion
- Elevator Access
- Garden
- Heating
- Garage
- Private parking
- Terrace / Patio
Entertainment
- DVD
- Internet access
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
Extras
- None
Setting
- Suburban
- Rural
- Mountains
- Seaside
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
We are part of a small urbanisation at the top end of Calahonda..this particular area has hills behind and the sea in front, yet only a few minutes from restaurants and cafes. We have a 5/10 minute walk to our favourite tennis club, there are 2 restaurants/bars just across the road, Miel y Nata for the best value on the coast, but also La Family, run by our friends Ben and Irena, which is 20 steps away from our front gates.. There is an uninterrupted view of the Med from the balcony ( sometimes you can see the Riff mountains in Africa ).
I guess we have the best of all worlds in as much as we have access to so many sports/towns/drives/entertainment but still lovely and quiet.
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Outdoor Activities
- Beach
- Biking
- Cultural Events
- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Diving
- Fishing
- Golfing
- Gym / Health Club
- Tennis
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Lake
- Sailing
- Scuba Diving / Surfing
- Windsurfing
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Gym / Health Club
- Restaurants
- Shopping
- Park / Playground
Cultural Activities
- Concerts
- Galleries
- Museums
- Theatre
Transport Nearby
- Bus
- Car Necessary
Neighbourhood Services
- Corner Shop
- Pharmacy
- Supermarket
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
There are so many things to do here...superb golf courses abound, at least 4 tennis clubs close by..our fav is Club del Sol which has 13 courts, 4 squash courts, padel and table tennis..we walk to this one as it is only 5/10 mins away. Loads of beaches, each with it's own "Chiringito", that's a bar/café/restaurant right on the beach, so you can spend a day
sunbathing under the straw brollies on a hammock with food/drink close by. We now boast a wonderful "paseo" a raised walkway running alongside the beach which stretches from La Cala to Marbella..best way to blow away the cobwebs. There are loads of supermarkets and shopping precincts close by. The towns of Marbella and Fuengirola are just
10 mins away. Gibraltar is about 1 hr away, Tarifa ( where the Med meets the Atlantic ) a further 30 mins. The mountains/lakes and wildlife are stunning here, you can see wild vultures and sometimes eagles and hundreds of storks all within a short drive away. A "must" walk is the Camino del Rey, situated near to the Churros lakes...absolutely recommended, but book in plenty of time.
Our favourite restaurants
- Meson de Calahonda
- Miel y Nata
- la Family
Cafés & bars
- Juans at el Zoco
- 97 Bar
- The Farpost
Special places to shop
- La Canada
- Fuengirola Tuesday Market ( Fresh fruit especially )
- Puerto Banus Saturday Market
Leisure and cultural activities
- Calanova Golf - great course, great restaurant
- Many Golf Clubs
- Miraflores Tennis/Padel club
Walks or jogging paths
- Walking the Caminito del Rey (Fantastic!)
- Paseo..raised beach promenade
- So many mountain walks
Health or fitness clubs
- Club del Sol Tennis club and fitness
- Oxygen
Interesting day trips
- Gibraltar
- Tarifa - where the Med meets the Atlantic
- Morocco
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We would prefer NOT to have babies, but small children and teenagers are more than welcome..as part of a small residential community we also try to be considerate of our neighbours.
We would prefer to swap for 3/4 weeks at a time IF POSSIBLE.
PLEASE NOTE..if you have a cat, a swap will not be possible! Stevie is highly allergic.
Conditions
- Children Welcome
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Plant Care Not Needed
Use of Personal Car
- Use of Personal Car is possible
Home Exchange Type
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
- Long-term Home Exchange
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