Private spot for relaxing holidays 5 mins walk away from pretty village

Jonas and Elizabeth were fantastic. The welcome we received was amazing, they went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed and were available to answer any questions. The property is in a fantastic location, with fantastic views but is also very private."

Views are amazing, better than photos as can’t do position and house justice. Owners very helpful. House beautiful - could benefit with air con upstairs when very hot but otherwise house and owners cater for everything you could possibly need. Village easy walk and lovely restaurants. Castle another great vantage point and beautiful. You will never stop being impressed by views right down to Gibraltar and Africa from all aspects of house. Great holiday."

We had a fantastic holiday at this wonderful villa. The villa is beautifully presented and positioned, with the most stunning views, and it was very clean, comfy and really well-equipped. Jonas was an excellent host, with a warm welcome and on-hand if we needed help. The pool and the villa were perfect for a really relaxing week, and the walk to lovely Gaucin was magical. A super holiday in a superb place!"

Great location super quiet, amazing open view to coast, completely private and un overlooked. Pool longer than expected. Kitchen well equipped and basics like paper towel and some herbs salt etc supplied. Sun available all day on two terraces. Great host who can provide help if needed. Good WiFi and full satellite TV available. Great village close by. Better than expected. Martin and Julie"

Idyllic location, comfortable and extremely well-equipped villa, and a short walk from a beautiful village. The perfect place to retreat and relax. Wish we could have stayed longer and we definitely will return. Our hosts, Jonas and Elizabeth, could not have been more welcoming and were the “icing on the cake” of our latest visit to Gaucín. Be warned, you will leave a little piece of your heart in this village and repeat visits are inevitable!"

Everything was fantastic from excellent hosts, beautiful property with a stunning view which you never get tired of looking at,to perfect weather. Jonas and Elizabeth were the perfect hosts,, with excellent support from arrival to departure, great local knowledge and showed us around Gaucin, thank you. The property was very thoughtfully laid out, with everything you needed-kitchen facilities top class,pool immaculate and a perfect place to cool and unwind. A perfect week, enjoy."

Lovely villa with a fantastic view over the hills towards the Med. It really is as nice as the photos suggest. The owners are friendly and helpful. The village is great for an evening stroll. Good restaurants."

The location is stunning. The views are amazing. You are never bored as the view is ever changing. The couple who own and manage the house are warm and welcoming. If you want a do nothing break this is the place. After a busy seven days touring the house and location hit the spot. Things to consider. The are flights of steps all over the house and grounds. There were no night lights so getting up in the night to visit the bathroom or kitchen was tricky. The lower bedroom bed has no headboard so sitting up in bed was not possible. Something we like to do. The pool is very deep so you cannot stand and take in the view. It is a five star location along with owners, being an older couple it fell short in a few areas."

We had a wonderful stay at El Refugio! The property was well equipped and the location was second to none. It was wonderful to be able to walk into the village to shop or eat, but to have the peaceful solitude overlooking the valley and the coast when we came back. Jonas and Elizabeth were very friendly and welcoming. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and would definitely recommend it!"

The booking arrangements with Rustical Travel were so straight forward without any hassle, thank you. The well equipped property in Gaucin was beautiful, and the views from the property were amazing. Being so close to the village of Gaucin with a variety of restaurants,Tapas Bars and local supermarkets made this location for a relaxing holiday absolutely perfect."

Absolutely amazing house, stunning views and everything you could ask for."

We were looking for somewhere rustic but not far from shops and restaurants - this was the perfect villa for our family of 4. We loved the tranquil setting especially the awesome views. Jonas suggested some great tapas bars and restaurants in Gaucín that are worth booking in advance. 100% recommended"

We found the property to be very comfortable, stylish, well-equipped and with views that were even better than expected - simply stunning! Jonas and Elizabeth were friendly and helpful - excellent hosts and owners. We hope to return and would recommend the property to others without hesitation. Rustical Travel's service was also excellent - efficient, friendly and informative, and with a great website."

El Refugio is the perfect Spanish retreat that offers peace, serenity and the most spectacular panoramic vista. It’s private setting on the edge of Gaucin makes it a truly special Villa that has to be stayed in to be fully appreciated. 10/10."

We loved this place. The quiet, the views, the house, the pool and watching the birds across the valley all allowed us to unwind and relax completely. Elizabeth and Jonas are the best hosts, ensuring we could get our bearings in beautiful Gaucin, and that we had everything we needed - even a cocktail shaker! We are sure to return and in the meantime, we will think of this magical place every time the reality of everyday life feels a little bit too much."

Everything was perfect, from the moment we were welcomed by Jonas to help us with our grocery shopping! The villa and view was beautiful, the villa equipped with everything you need. We certainly recommend it and hope to visit again."

The location was excellent. The whole process of finding the property and booking it was again excellent. And to top it all off the owner of the property couldn't have been more helpful and friendly. Over all a truly wonderful holiday."

The hosts were wonderful and added to our holiday experience. You can see they take great pride in their property and we felt privileged that we could be there. Views and areas to unwind were wonderful. It was very easy to book this and directions to drive were very easy to follow."

Excelente todo. Casa y lugar fabulosos, Jonas y Elizabeth excelentes anfitriones. Y Gaucín un pueblo precioso. Gran decisión la de haber elegido ese paraíso !!!"

We had such a wonderful week. The house is lovely and well equipped and the setting is absolutely breathtaking. Jonas and Elizabeth could not have been more welcoming or helpful. Gaucin is so pretty with a surprising number of good restaurants and an easy stroll from the property. We will definitely be back!"

Jonas and Elizabeth's villa in Gaucin is a little piece of heaven tucked away in beautiful Spainish hills. I'm almost tempted to keep quiet it was so good, to make sure that there will be availability when we return (which we will). The views are spectacular, the house incredibly well set up, comfortable with everything you could wish for. Jonas and Elizabeth were perfect hosts, accomodating, helpful and also gave us all the space we wanted. Gaucin is a lovely place with lots of good food, bars and restaurants. 10/10, we will be back."

This place was perfect. The view is sensational and you can watch it all day. Equally, inside has been done really nicely — so many lovely touches. Kitchen is well equipped, and it's a short walk, pleasant walk into the village for supplies. Would definitely book again."

We enjoyed the warm welcome and the guided tour through Gaucin, the helpfulness, the so lovingly furnished villa with its pretty garden, the overwhelming view, the unbelieavable silence, the landscape, the great andalusian cities, the nice village Gaucin with its nice inhabitants, the birdwatching in Gibraltar and from the terrace, the beautiful evening with Elizabeth as singer at La Fructuosa, the tasty food and the spanish wine, and of course also the visits of Deefer. We'll be happy to come back!"

What a wonderful time we've enjoyed at this property. Gorgeous views from every point of the villa, super pool, really comfy beds with super soft sheets! To feel as we're living in the country yet just a walk from Gaucin. Looking forward to returning."