Family-friendly vacation rentals in Zahara-El Gastor Reservoir

We stayed in the apartment for 5 weeks, the apartment was super clean on arrival and everything is present. Andrea was our point of contact. Super friendly always available. If you have any questions, it was handled and resolved right away. Thanks Andrea

lovely little house in the most beautiful little village the peace and tranquility is amazing.the house has spectacular views from the terrace. Good food at bar el Rifugio, although the young waitress Maria could use some lessons in manners.(don't let her put you off because the view from there is mind blowing) las cruzes restaurant does amazing chicken dinner on Thursdays and the upgrading of the village pool looks fantastic. we can't wait to return

Lola was an amazing host. The house was clean and they provided us with All the essentials and extra things that came in handy. Lola was amazing at communicating and provided me and my friends with all the local information. 🤍🤍

My friend and I stayed at this beautiful apartment in May for a long weekend to see a mutual friend who lives in Elveria, so as I go regularly it is nice to find a comfortable place to return to, and I will! Bright and cheerful and immaculately clean, exactly like the photos. Isabelle provided towels and beach towels so was easy to come for a few days with a carry on suitcase. It is 2 minutes to the beach and a welcoming new beach bar at the bottom of the road. Nikki beach is over the road but did not intrude in any way, we walked on the beach every morning to find beach bars for breakfast and coffee (plentiful). The pool area was lovely with well maintained gardens and a pool bar for snacks and drinks, again very tranquil. All in all I would definitely recommend and go back as I have stayed in lots of apartments in the area and this was the best by far. All in all the apartment is well equipped with everything you need and you’re sure to have a fabulous time!

The wonderful place to stay in Ronda! The view from the window is amazing, also very calm place and near the city center. Juan is very friendly and responds quickly! Recommend

A very nice stay. The garden with swimming pool (it is actually a kind of huge roof terrace) is very nice and private. Due to the beautiful view and the intimate location, it has a very nice and serene atmosphere. The house itself is okay and fine for half or all week.

We always like to give an honest review of the places we stay in as I would appreciate it from other travellers. First off Carols and his wife are great hosts. They are responsive and helpful. The location of this place is what sells it. It’s pretty much on the beach and boardwalk and very close to old town Marbella. Perfect location. Now a few things to be aware of. Not necessarily negative but I would have liked to have a heads up. First up parking. Yes there is free street parking but if you have any issues with parallel parking you will have to consider other options. The laneway is so freaking narrow with cars on both sides your collision sensors will be lighting up like a Christmas tree. Get the rental car insurance. Secondly since the place is on the main floor there is no outdoor seating so it can seemed closed in. Thirdly the bed is fairly hard and a double size so prepare for that if you have back issues. All in all very clean. Would recommend for a budget option.

Lovely flat with sea views. Well equipped and comfortable. Tania and team were also very helpful to resolve any queries. Only thing of caution are steep steps up to top floor. We really loved our stay and will be back next year. Many thanks

We enjoyed a fabulous stay at Céline &Frederic’s apartment. It was extremely well equipped and had every thing we needed. A beautiful comfortable terrace to enjoy the warm evenings. Everything was clean tidy and very homely. It was peaceful and quiet up in the mountains, you definitely need a car but suited us perfectly for travelling around for golf. Would highly recommend 😊

The place is in a great location and from the bedroom you have beautiful views of the mountains. The apartment is well equipped and it was nice to sit by the fire after a day in the countryside. A few meters from the apartment, a staircase leads directly to the town square, where there are also two bars and a small supermarket that also sells firewood. Check-in couldn't have been simpler. Thank you and we will definitely be back soon.

The apartment is very nice, large, clean (there are small ants in the kitchen), comfortable beds, lots of light and wonderful views (mountain and sea), the spectacular terrace (eye!! beware of the dogs, because we receive the visit of a black cat every afternoon), very quiet residential area, essential to have a car, being on the side of the mountain, they are all slopes, there are people living all year, so you can go at any time and do not feel you alone and isolated. I recommend anchoring the pots on the terrace, usually strong wind and the tombs on the ground, a little risky if you have children playing or dogs. I recommend it 100%.

We had a wonderful week at Andre and Andrew’s place. The location is beautiful, tranquil and relaxing, whilst being only a short drive from Casares and Estepona. The house has everything you need and more. Long days spent birdwatching, cooking and swimming in the refreshing pool. Highly recommended and we will definitely return! Thank you!

absolutely beautiful place! cross a small ford to get into the property, as soon as you enter you know it's going to be special! grape vines, roses and fruit trees the pool was much bigger than we expected and quite deep, perfect during warmer weather the garden is a paradise! indoors is functional and simple, shutters on all the windows, we didn't need the Aircon on but there is some there. note there is no WiFi and signal is patchy but that's was not an issue for us at all we visited Ronda (30min drive ) and Zahara (7min drive) some fantastic cycling opportunities and we did a short tour. there are a few walks out from the house to the nature reserve across the main road or up into the mountains Elbert responded so quickly to messages and let us know when the pool was going to be cleaned overall fantastic and would love to return

This villa is beautiful and the view is absolutely stunning! The view is so beautiful that it almost didn’t seem real, we kept joking that it looked AI generated, like it was a Microsoft desktop wallpaper! Being able to communicate directly with the house manager (Pepe) was great to answer any queries we had. Pepe did a great job showing us around when we arrived and was flexible with arrival considering we had a 2.5 year old with us. The villa is as described. We spent the majority of our time in the pool mesmerised by the view. Marbella and Puerto Banús is only a 20 minute uber away. Plus we managed to get some uber eats delivered to us one night. There’s a mini market a 10 minute walk away. Unfortunately it started heavily raining (unusual) while we were in the mini market and the owner was SO kind to offer us a car ride back to the villa! Thank you Hamza! Overall we had an amazing time & will be back again!

Zoe is very friendly and informative. Answers all questions quickly and very knowledgeable of the area!

Excellent, responsive and helpful host. Delightful house with large exquisite botanical garden. 15 minutes from local town with good restaurants and large supermarkets. Highly recommended.

The house was absolutely beautiful, a real haven situated among the beautiful Ronda countryside. There was so many amazing spots to sit and relax and enjoy the sounds of nature, the cats were a great cuddly bonus. A really special place to spend a holiday, can’t recommend it enough!

The view and pool were amazing🤩. For small problems, Juan responded very quickly and I was able to fix the problem with his help. The accommodation is more rustic than the pool and the large garden with its diverse plants would appreciate a gardener's visit. A place we'd love to come back to.😊

Lovely stay. Very nice welcoming bottle of wine, fruit, crackers, etc. Kudos to Lawrence and his wife for a nice welcome and lots of good recommendations. Beautiful surroundings and a good central point to visit white villages and other sites. Only suggestion is to remove that there is a dryer from the amenities list, only a drying rack. Not really helpful in cold, rainy weather. Overall, a great stay and would definitely return.

marvelous place, close to many restaurants and also close to the beach. Joaquin was great, always a quick reply, had lots of great recommendations for restaurants, which where great. spotless apartment.

We had a fantastic stay at this cosy and well-equipped cottage surrounded by beautiful Spanish nature. The atmosphere is incredibly peaceful and restorative. One of the highlights was the cute chickens on the property, who provided fresh eggs every morning and which the host kindly shared with us. The garden is lush and tranquil, great for reading or just enjoying the sounds of nature (like frogs, birds and v friendly dogs), or the fire place in the evenings. The swimming pool was well maintained, with plenty of loungers and seating for sunbathing throughout the day. The host was outstanding—genuinely warm, friendly, and always available with helpful recommendations. Susanna made us feel at home, and allowed us to stay longer on check-out day so that we could enjoy the sun. The location is ideal: just a 10-15 minute drive to a picturesque village with excellent restaurants, historic spots, and scenic views. We left feeling refreshed, and can’t wait to return soon!

The cottage is very cozy. It's really a little paradise. Nature is overwhelmingly beautiful. You really feel like you're living in nature. The cottage is also really private. You have the swimming pool and garden all to yourself. But what makes the stay absolutely great is the hostess. Helen is very sweet and makes you feel comfortable immediately. She is very available but never disturbs you. She makes sure you're completely relaxed. Great vacation.

Wow. Just wow. If you’re looking for an unforgettable experience - stay here. It is nothing short of magical. We did expect a beautiful house, but honestly - photos could never do it justice. It’s ten times better in person - serene, homey and stunningly gorgeous. Everywhere you look, there’s something lovely to take in. Wandering through the house admiring the interiors or sitting outside by wildflowers and butterflies while watching the sun melt into the hills, you’ll always be surrounded by peace and beauty. The house was spotless and so well presented. Every amenity you could need. Cooking in the kitchen was such a joy! Information was easily availiable. Rafael is incredibly responsive, kind and thorough. Again - It’s impossible to capture the magic of the house and land in photos - you simply have to experience it. It blew us away. Thank you, Rafael & Andrew for sharing your little corner of the world with us. What a wonderful retreat. We will be back! With love, Marte & Eivind

Casa Jasmina has everything needed for a stay in Gaucín. The view from the three patios down to the mediterranean, Gibraltar and the mountains of Morocco is stupendous. The location is great - just a short walk from shops and many restaurants. The house is on three levels - or four if you include the plunge pool - so not suitable for the less mobile. Kitchen is well equipped. Bedrooms are comfortable. Showers are good. The bottle of cava in the fridge was a great welcome. If you know Gaucin then you will already be prepared to park some distance away although you can drop off luggage right outside the door. We stayed 15 nights and can’t wait to come back next year.