"Home away from Home", to relax and enjoy family and friends, close to the Beach

Can't wait to enjoy a hot cup of coffee on the terrace, or enjoy that glass of Spanish wine as the sun sets. Our space is intended for comfort, and enjoying your much needed vacation to relax.
This is a great rental location and offers amazing space for a family or couples traveling together, which is hard to come by in Spain for vacation rentals! This is one of the larger properties, offering 3 full bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the first floor, sleeps up to 6.
When you book, you will receive a welcome document within 7 days of check in, that details all the information you will need to know while staying with us at our home away from home in Beautiful Spain. Contact numbers also provided. Now let me tell you about my cozy rental in the BEST location!
We have couples stay with us, families stay with us, or friends traveling together. We have had it all. Our property has an amazing location surrounded by things to do, places to eat, and wonderful attractions to visit.
New upgrades completed in November of 2023, it is even more ready to welcome you to visit. We value our guests, and want them to feel prioritized and welcomed!
We understand how important it is to have a place to stay where you feel comfortable & safe, but also close to many things to do!

Our penthouse apartment features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 3 terraces!!
The main terrace directly overlooks the pool and gardens and has many options for seating and enjoying a glass of coffee or wine in the Spanish sun! The view from the main terrace overlooks the summer pool, and the winter pool is to the left. The pool has newer renovations just a year or two old, and has a zero entry area.
The pool is equipped with loungers and shade if desired, so no need to carry sun-chairs up and down the elevator. The pool entrance is within the safety of the community, and just steps away from the apartment. The terrace overlooking the pool allows for a close and careful watch of your swimmers.
You can enjoy sun all day long with terraces on both sides of this penthouse, in addition to the main terrace, there is a terrace off the middle bedroom as well as a large terrace upstairs with seating area, dining area, and sun loungers. Apartment is equipped with an electric BBQ for enjoying the delights of local cuisine at home.
As stated above, the apartment boasts 3 bedrooms to fit the whole family. The master bedroom is equipped with a king size bed with foam mattress topper, dresser, tv, and master bathroom en suite. Large closets accommodate suitcases and other traveling necessities. The master bathroom is equipped with a toilet, bidet, shower/tub, and blue tooth mirror for listening to music while getting ready.
Bedroom 2 is located just outside the master bedroom door in the hallway. This room boasts a king sized bed also equipped with a foam mattress topper, small bedside dressers, tv, large closets, as well as one of the terraces. The terrace has seating and a small table to enjoy coffee or wine in the morning or the evening as the sun sets.
The last bedroom (bedroom 3) is a twin sized bed on an expandable bed frame. The other mattress is in the closets in this room. It can be used as a single bed or expanded, or used as two singles (frame is also in the closet). This single bed also has a foam mattress topper for added comfort. This bedroom also has a tv with streaming Chanels.
All bedrooms are equipped with music clocks/alarms, that allow for iPhone charging. The second bathroom is located next to bedroom 3 in the hallway. It has a standing shower, sink, and toilet. The apartment is equipped with a hair dryer and styling irons that fit Spanish plugs, so no need to travel and carry your own. We have a supply of power adapters in the tv cabinet in the living room.
The tv's are all smart Tv's and have Netflix, Showtime, and Hulu. You are welcome to log into any additional streaming services you have at your home, just remember to log out upon departure!
The wonderful thing about our apartment, is the proximity to so many things to do. We are surrounded by golf courses (one just in the backyard, Duquesa Fairways Golf), and a small 3/4 mile or 1.21 km to reach the port. There are closer dining options than the port, with Kelly's Bar & Wine shops just a few turns down the road.
The port is an endless wonder, with more places to eat then you will have time for during your stay. The port is also a wonderful place to sit and enjoy a cup of coffee while watching the marina. There are grocery stores, shopping stores, public laundry, and ample places to eat and have a drink all within the short distance to the Duquesa port and surrounding areas. You can rent boats, or just enjoy the marina for the beauty it boasts. The public beach is also located within the port.
The welcome documents detail places to shop, eat, and get what you may need.
Although the kitchen is fully stocked, we hope you will enjoy the delights of the food surrounding the apartment. Fully stocked with pots, pans, serving dishes (8-10 settings), variety of wine glasses, cooking and serving utensils, and serving trays. There is a water filtration device in the apartment, coffee maker, toaster, and microwave. Dishwasher, oven, stove, and washing machine are all housed in the kitchen area. There is a folding clothes dryer in the closet for use when laundering.
Spanish wine is wonderful and well known, you will receive a bottle upon your arrival, and I hope you will enjoy the wines of the countryside during your stay. There is nothing more beautiful and satisfying than drinking a glass of wine on the terrace watching the sun go down. There is wine museum in Rhonda, a stunning city you must plan on visiting while here.

Additional amenities to make your stay more comfortable:
Smart TV's in all bedrooms and Living room
DVD Player in Living Room
BBQ - electric and grilling tools
Baby gate - upon request
Small Crib - upon request
Beach chairs (Tommy Bahama x 2)
Rolling cooler bag for beach days
Beach towels
Pool floating noodles
Sand toys are also provided in the apartment for guests to take to local beaches (Duquesa Beach 3/4 mile, Sotogrande Beach 10 min drive, Estepona Beach 5 minute drive).

We love spain, and particularly this area, it is an absolutely fantastic location to travel to many of Spain’s most beautiful cities. We hope you will enjoy our home away from home as much as we do!

For those driving (highly recommended to see the wonderful sights of Spain), Gated and secured parking is located under the building, accessed with a gate opener given with apartment keys at check in. Street parking in front of building J can be uses as well, and often is a much easier way to access the apartment.
This is a very secure location, and access to the building is by key only to enter the lobby/elevator area. Stairs and elevator access take you to the penthouse level. This area is private, secure, and very peaceful.
Pool access to the private community pool area is within the building, through an opposite entrance. Also very secure and safe, to ensure community members use only.
The garden area is immaculately kept, and there is a children’s play area just steps away.

The property hosts multiple pools, lush gardens, and walking paths inside the community around the pool area. Pool hours are posted.

We cannot wait to host you, please reach out with ANY additional questions you may have to make your stay fit your needs.

Additional Tourist Information
Close to numerous amazing sites within Spain and the Costa del Sol. Under 2 hours to some of Spain's most traveled cities:
Sevilla - under 2 hours
Grenada - under 2 hours
Malaga - 45 minutes drive
Estepona - >10 minutes away
Gibraltar - 35 minutes away
Marbella - 20 minutes away
Mijas - olive oil museum
Cadiz - a lovely day trip to visit the castles and enjoy a glass of wine in the square.
Rhonda (just over an hour away, home to the famous El Tajo Gorge and Rhonda Bridge. The Hotel and overlook must be seen as well as the oldest bull fighting area in Spain)
Nerja (famous for caves, concerts in the caves in the summer months)
Morocco - a short 1 hour boat ride away - tickets sold at gas stations all along A-7

More information about these locations in the welcome guide

Airport Information:
Malaga is the largest airport close to the apartment
Gibraltar has a smaller airport
Sevilla airport
Madrid (but requires a bullet train ride, or car rental)
Airlines to affordable travel around Spain, and into other European cities: Ryan air, easy jet.

**In person greeting, orientation to the apartment, and welcome available for additional cost (upon request).

This condo offers its guests an outdoor pool and a spa tub. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at this condo.

This Manilva condo is smoke free.