Title: Country House with Pool - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Country House with Pool Villa in Benitachell with private pool and kitchen ## Photo gallery for Country House with Pool ![Beach nearby - Country House with Pool (Benitachell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90110000/90106300/90106290/4622f8bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Country House with Pool (Benitachell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90110000/90106300/90106290/c742a5e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool - Country House with Pool (Benitachell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90110000/90106300/90106290/91adcee1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina - Country House with Pool (Benitachell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90110000/90106300/90106290/3e3cf4f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Country House with Pool (Benitachell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90110000/90106300/90106290/656d6667.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched 200 meters above sea level, this beautiful villa on the Costa Blanca boasts a private swimming pool and panoramic views of the sea, mountains, and valley. Enjoy sun-kissed mornings to evenings on the terrace or retreat to a covered area for cooling off. With an outdoor kitchen with plancha and BBQ facilities, meals are made easy. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 61507 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Country House with Pool This stylish villa in Benitachell's Cumbre del Sol offers a peaceful retreat just 1 km from the Mediterranean Sea. Ideal for families or groups, it includes a separate guest house and is located near the scenic Cala del Moraig beach, perfect for snorkeling and sunbathing. Visitors can also explore the dramatic Ruta de los Acantilados cliff trail or enjoy kayaking and paddleboarding with La Terreta Esport i Aventura. The main house features a fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances, a cozy living/dining room with smart TV and wood stove, and two air-conditioned bedrooms with twin beds. Two bathrooms, one with a walk-in shower and another with a bathtub, add comfort. The guest house includes an additional bedroom with en-suite bath and private terrace. Outdoors, enjoy a fenced garden, sun loungers, barbecue, and a private 7x3 m pool, ideal for relaxing under the Costa Blanca sun. Benitachell offers a variety of dining options within 5 km. Savor Mediterranean cuisine at Restaurante La Cumbre, enjoy Asian flavors at Restaurante Asiático Sabores, or try the cozy atmosphere of Casa de Beniasia. Whether you're exploring sea caves, hiking coastal trails, or dining al fresco, this villa is a perfect base for your Costa Blanca adventure. Note: Babies not allowed/ No facility for babies. Bed linen change included 1 times per 7 nights included For reasons of tranquillity, this holiday home will not be rented to groups of youngsters It is strictly forbidden to organise any student party, bachelor party or drinking party in this house Layout: Ground floor: (hallway, Kitchen(toaster, cooker(3 ring stoves, ceramic), coffee machine(filter, pads), oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, Juicer, Hand blender), Living/diningroom(TV(smart TV), dining table, stove(wood), seating area, air conditioning), bedroom(2x single bed, air conditioning), bedroom(2x single bed, air conditioning), bathroom(shower, washbasin, toilet), bathroom(bathtub with shower, washbasin, toilet, hairdryer), storage(washing machine)) Guest house ground floor: (Bedroom with bathroom(reachable from the outside)(2x single bed, shower(walk-in shower), washbasin, toilet, air conditioning, hairdryer), terrace, garden furniture) carport, patio, heating(through air conditioning), terrace, garden(fenced), garden furniture, sun loungers, BBQ, parking, deckchairs, parasol, swimming pool(private, 7 x 3 m.), ironing board, iron, insect screens These costs are mandatory and charged on site. They are not included in the rental price. Bed linen: Present Electricity: € 0.30/kWh Optional services that you can arrange on site Wifi: Free Kitchen linen: Present Bath towels: Present ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Bicycles - Golf - Optional golf privileges - Cycling nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Unit size: 1,507 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21810000/21805300/21805275/7cb6bb10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### El Tesorito Javea - Javea, Costa Blanca Javea - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07&selected=21805275&PinnedHotelID=21805275&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21990000/21984600/21984555/53b33bcd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Anngo 4 pax - Javea, Costa Blanca Javea - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly 8.8 Excellent 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07&selected=21984555&PinnedHotelID=21984555&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21990000/21982100/21982026/598a33ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful and comfortable villa in Javea, Costa Blanca, Spain with private pool for 4 persons Javea - 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Fees may include applicable taxes: - Electricity fee: EUR 0.3 per kilowatt-hour We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### You need to know 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 This property accepts cash Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 VT-465996-A ### We should mention Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as ES-03726-03 ## About the area Located in Benitachell, this villa is near the beach. Ozone Bowling and Javea Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Natural Park of Penyal d'Ifac and Cala del Llebeig. Moraira Park and The Lavender Gardens are also worth visiting. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. [Visit our Benitachell travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Benitachell.dx6250063) [View more Villas in Benitachell](https://www.expedia.ca/Benitachell-Villas.d6250063-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C38.70192%2C0.15917&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=W578t4UPBPlhWmKvnpdPnYFdjD8=) Benitachell ### What's nearby - ![In this mediterranean town, know by the grape Moscatel that grows next to the sea, you will find caves, cliffs and calas. This is Moraig in the Poble Nou de Benitatxel. Great for scuba diving and fishing.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562488357/0be124d8-88c6-4122-84aa-6b15d4c11984.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cala del Moraig 14 min walk \- 1.2 km - ![Levante Beach featuring general coastal views and a coastal town as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6157905/bea75cb1-9cef-4dc5-8dd3-24b191881bbd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Llevant Beach 38 min drive \- 48.6 km - Cala del Llebeig 14 min walk \- 1.2 km - Cala dels Testos 6 min drive \- 3.5 km - Moraira Marina 10 min drive \- 6.7 km ### Getting around - Alicante Intl. Airport (ALC) 73 min drive ### Restaurants - Pan Pan & Jamon Jamon 7 min drive - Restaurante Kuko 20 min walk - Casa Lili 7 min drive - SEVEN 9 min drive - Club Náutico de Moraira 10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Country House with Pool have a pool? ### Is Country House with Pool pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Country House with Pool? ### What time is check-out at Country House with Pool? ### Where is Country House with Pool located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Country House with Pool Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roy k. Aug 25, 2025 #### Super aardige mensen Leuk huisje Echt Spaans ingericht Veel Bergen en mooie o ... Super aardige mensen Leuk huisje Echt Spaans ingericht Veel Bergen en mooie omgeving Was te kort voor t mooie Service was ook top! Dank jullie wel!! ##### Roy k. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrice G. Jun 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Villa très sympathique et très fonctionnelle Cette maison a répondu à toutes nos attentes : «mignonne, très facile et fonctionnelle, emplacement idéal au calme et à l abri des regards. Nous connaissons très bien la Cumbre et franchement on n est pas déçu !Nous reviendrons c est certain ! Nous recommandons vivement ce logement très propre et très bien aménagé, bénéficiant également d une exposition exceptionnelle avec vue montagne et mer !De belles vacances très réussies ! Merci. ##### Patrice G. Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter V. Oct 9, 2024 #### Fantastisches Haus mit ebenso schöner Aussicht. Der Empfang auf Niederländisch w ... Fantastisches Haus mit ebenso schöner Aussicht. Der Empfang auf Niederländisch war sehr freundlich. In diesem Haus war alles in einem Top-Zustand. Alle notwendigen Einrichtungen waren vorhanden. Der Pool wurde wöchentlich vom freundlichen niederländischen Poolmann gewartet. Es gab eine Klimaanlage und Moskitonetze, was wir sehr schätzten😍. Sehr zu empfehlen und wir werden auf jeden Fall wiederkommen! ##### Peter V. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Aug 2, 2024 #### No puedo decir lo suficiente sobre las impresionantes puestas de sol que disfrut ... No puedo decir lo suficiente sobre las impresionantes puestas de sol que disfrutamos desde la terraza, La villa se sentía aislada, pero estaba convenientemente ubicada cerca de varias playas maravillosas, También fue genial tener una opción de piscina comunitaria para un cambio de escenario This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Sep 27, 2023 #### Ein tolles Haus, sehr gemütlich, komfortabel und mit Geschmack eingerichtet. Die ... Ein tolles Haus, sehr gemütlich, komfortabel und mit Geschmack eingerichtet. Die Küche ist bestens ausgestattet, es hat auch genügend Geschirr, Gläser und Besteck. Wir haben alles sauber vorgefunden. Das W-Lan funktioniert einwandfrei. Besonders genossen haben wir die Terrasse mit dem Pool und der gedeckte Sitzplatz. Etwas überrascht wurden wir von der Lage. Die Anfahrt von Denia und auch Moreira ist doch sehr steil und wir hatten die Fahrräder für Touren dabei. Doch daran haben wir uns auch gewöhnt. Wir würden jederzeit widerkommen. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Sep 12, 2023 #### We hebben een fijn verblijf gehad! Uitzicht is super en ook het zwembad is erg f ... We hebben een fijn verblijf gehad! Uitzicht is super en ook het zwembad is erg fijn om in af te koelen op hete dagen. Je kunt leuk samen zitten aan de tafel buiten. Verder is de studio onderin ook een prettige ruimte met wat meer privacy. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Aug 13, 2023 #### Prachtig huisje van alle gemakken voorzien. Heerlijk zwembad, goede ligging en e ... Prachtig huisje van alle gemakken voorzien. 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