Monte Sancha · Málaga · Villa
Casa Encanto
Five-bedroom villa with a heated saltwater pool & Gibralfaro views
A sunny stone terrace and room for nine — built for families and several generations under one roof.
Beach
1,1 km
15 min down to La Malagueta
Málaga centre
2,3 km
9 min drive · 30 min walk
Restaurants
6 min
Tapas on Paseo de Sancha
Supermarket
700 m
Groceries down at Sancha
The house
Cared for personally by Christian
Located near Gibralfaro castle, this five-bedroom villa accommodates up to nine guests across bright, carefully furnished spaces. Days revolve around the private heated pool, with living areas made for families and larger groups.
The terrace in the morning, before the sun clears the wall.
Bright living room with fireplace and smart TV
The main living space has soft green corduroy seating gathered around the fireplace and a wall-mounted television. Light comes through the large windows all afternoon — a calm place to land when the terrace gets too warm.
A table long enough for everyone
The long wooden table stands set for group dinners and slow breakfasts. Woven pendants, simple ceramics — room for the whole party at once, with nobody seated off to the side.
Same party, two tables: one indoors for cool evenings, one outside for the rest.
Five bedrooms — and a corner to work in
Four double bedrooms with 160 cm beds, plus a children's room. Two rooms face the sea, two the mountains. Arched cane headboards and a heat pump in every room. Two rooms have their own bathroom, and one holds a desk and chair, for the morning when somebody has to work while the others are at the pool.
Set up for arriving with children
There is a children's room with a low wooden floor bed, a rainbow on the wall and books on the shelf. A travel cot is ready for the youngest, so you do not have to fly one down.
With children
The house was set up by a family that travels with small children. Most of what you would otherwise pack is already here.
Out by the pool
- Three wide steps and a shelf to sit on in the shallow end
- Saltwater pool, heated all year
- A roll cover over the pool — we ask you to close it overnight
- An outdoor shower for sand and chlorine
Inside
- A children's room with a low floor bed and no drop
- Children's books in Danish and English on the shelf
- Baskets of toys
- Stair gates for most of the stairs
- A foosball table under cover in the entrance loggia
Practical
- A high chair at the table
- A travel cot is ready — no need to fly one down
- A 120 cm bed can be set up in the children's room
- Washer, dryer and dishwasher
Private heated pool and stone terrace
Out the door lies the travertine terrace with the private saltwater pool — heated all year — and broad steps into the water. Sun loungers, a straw umbrella and a long table for eight: this is where the days actually get spent.
The facts
How nine guests sleep
The bed layout is what families ask about first. So it sits here, before anything else.
- Bedroom 1 · master
- 160 cm double · en suite · sea view
- Bedroom 2
- 160 cm double · sea view
- Bedroom 3
- 160 cm double · mountain view
- Bedroom 4
- 160 cm double · desk · en suite
- Bedroom 5 · children's room
- Child bed 90×180 + cot · sea view
- Extra bed
- 120 cm bed can be set up in the children's room
- Bathrooms
- 3 baths + guest toilet · two en suite
What the house has
Water and sun
- Private pool
- Saltwater pool, heated all year
- Terrace
- Sea view
- Beach nearby
Kitchen and practical
- Dishwasher
- Microwave and kettle
- Washer and dryer
- Gas BBQ
- Garage
Comfort
- Heat pumps throughout — cooling and heating
- Wi-Fi
- Workspace
- Smart TV with Netflix
- Iron
- Insect screens on windows
Book direct with us
Same house, no platform fee.
How it works
- 01You send a request with dates and who is coming
- 02We answer ourselves — usually within a few hours
- 03You get a payment link, valid for 24 hours
- 04The payment confirms the booking
Peace of mind
- Andalusian tourist licence: VUT/MA66215
- Payment only by secure link — never bank transfer
- We never share address or codes before booking
The area
Monte Sancha — between the castle and the sea
The house sits on Monte Sancha, the slope between Gibralfaro castle and the water. It is under twenty minutes down to La Malagueta, about the same along the coast to Baños del Carmen, and a good half hour into the old town — or eleven minutes by car, if somebody needs carrying.
Exact address and access codes are sent once your booking is confirmed.
From the door
Walking times include the hill up to Paseo de Sancha. Minutes, approximate.
- 1Playa de la Caleta700 m · Nearest beachWalk 9 · car 3
- 6Cathedral & old town2,1 km · Historic centreWalk 27
- 2Malagueta Beach1,2 km · City beach & promenadeWalk 15 · car 5
- 7Calle Larios2,4 km · Shopping streetWalk 30
- 3Shops & bakery400 m · Paseo de SanchaWalk 5 · car 2
- 8Muelle Uno2,0 km · Harbour & PompidouWalk 26
- 4Gibralfaro Castle1,1 km · Uphill pathWalk 20 · car 8
- 9Skatepark & playground800 m · El LimonarWalk 11
- 5Alcazaba1,8 km · Fortress & Roman theatreWalk 24 · car 7
- 10Málaga Airport (AGP)12 km · Outside the illustrated areaCar 20
No car needed, if you would rather not
The question we get most: can you manage without a hire car? Yes. Uber comes all the way up the hill, and both meals and groceries are delivered to the door.
Uber to and from town
Uber operates across Málaga and finds its way up to the house without trouble. Down to the centre or the seafront takes a few minutes, and getting home after dinner is just as easy. Taxis work the same way.
Typically 5-12 minutes down to the centre. Fares vary with time of day and demand.
Food delivered to the door
Uber Eats and Glovo both deliver to the house — from sushi and pizza to the local espeto places by the beach. Useful on the first evening, when nobody wants to go out again.
Both apps cover the address. Download them before you travel so they are ready.
Groceries without a car
Glovo will also pick up groceries from the supermarkets down the hill, so you can fill the fridge without carrying anything up. Otherwise the nearest supermarket is a ten-minute walk down the hill.
We leave coffee, oil, salt and a few basics ready for your arrival.
Arrival
Check-in after 16:00 · check-out before 11:00. We welcome you in person when we can.
Stays
Minimum stay 1 night. Final cleaning is included. Deposit terms are agreed once we have confirmed.
The house
No parties. Non-smoking indoors. Pets by arrangement — write to us first.
Guest rating
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Accuracy
4.9
Check-in
5.0
Communication
4.9
Location
4.9
Value
What guests mention most
- Hospitality · 25 reviews
- The pool · 18 reviews
- Location · 15 reviews
- Family · 14 reviews
- Cleanliness · 9 reviews
- Walking distance · 9 reviews
- Indoor spaces · 8 reviews
- The view · 6 reviews
- Amenities · 5 reviews
- The beach · 2 reviews
Good to know
Do we need a hire car?
No. Uber covers all of Málaga and finds its way up to the house, and the centre is a few minutes down the hill. Uber Eats and Glovo both deliver to the address, and Glovo will also fetch groceries from the supermarkets below.
Is the pool really heated in winter?
Yes. It is a heated saltwater pool, warm all year and open around the clock. A roll cover keeps the heat in; we ask you to close it overnight.
Is the house good for small children?
Yes. There is a high chair, a travel cot, a low floor bed with no drop, toys, children's books in Danish and English, and a foosball table under cover. The pool has three wide steps and a shelf to sit on in the shallow end.
Are there steps?
Yes. The house is built over several levels, and outdoor travertine steps connect the garden and terraces. There are stair gates for most of the stairs indoors.
How do we get in?
Keyless, with a door code. You can arrive on your own schedule.
Is anything shared?
No. The whole house, the pool courtyard, the garden and the entrance loggia are yours, and nobody else stays on site.
Location
The house sits on Monte Sancha, the slope between Gibralfaro castle and the water. It is under twenty minutes down to La Malagueta, about the same along the coast to Baños del Carmen, and a good half hour into the old town — or eleven minutes by car, if somebody needs carrying. For privacy and security we share the exact address once your booking is confirmed.
Choose your dates
No payment now. You get a payment link once we confirm.
Christian answers himselfUsually within a few hoursBook direct — no platform fee