Location, location, location
Review Submitted: August 27, 2008
Date of Stay: July 2008
This place is ideal for either a break from the rat race or a holiday with friends to sample the night lift of Puerto Banus.
I did not notice any traffic noise despite being just off a busy road (don't worry, its not a motorway or major trunk road, but there is traffic). A supermarket lies just up the hill, maybe 5-10 mins walk, with a Chinese and Indian restaurant for the lazy days en route. Head 5-10 mins the other way and your in the thick of it: yachts, Ferraris and beautiful people!
The apartment is well fitted out: fans in each room, decent sized fridge/freezer, sky TV and DVD, small radio and definitely enough room for 7. Then there is the garden area - perfect! The pool always seems warm enough (we did go in July though), and there is a little tucked away set of table and chairs if you need more room (which you won't!). If you do go night swimming, the pool has lights! Looks awesome and to add to that holiday feeling, whilst sipping on a cold cruz campo (available at the supermarket!)
We never really figured out the taxis. Some say they don't pick up from the roundabout, others do. We simply took a walk toward Puerto Banus and caught one there, there seems to be a bit of a queue at around 5-6pm so be warned. Check out the folder in the apartment for ideas of activities. This year we went bowling - about 11 euros in the taxi - head to Centro Comercial La Cañada. This will take you to a shopping centre with a host of clothes shops, restaurants the lot.
If it is shopping you're after, on your way into Puerto Banus, take a left at the first major crossing and you will come across Marina Banus.
I was there with a group of guys and we all loved the place. There are no end of bars that could be frequented, but somehow, we would always show up in the 70's bar - maybe that is just the age showing.
The guys who run this place are helpful and friendly, so any questions, I'm sure they'd be willing to help. We booked an early check in and a late check out. The guys will also arrange your transportation (for an extra cost obviously) and again, this was ultimately worth it.
If you get there early, why not stop off for a bite to eat and the first cold cerveza at the cafe on the opposite side, just to the left of the random bits of furniture! Lovely place and the guys in there looked after us with our pale faces the next day.
There is also a street market on Saturday nearby.
In one word, this place is "perfect".
Recommended for:
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Families with Teenagers,
Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: We are always so happy to hear people have enjoyed this lovely private villa.
We do hope to welcome you to Puerto Banus too.
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