Beautiful apartment
My partner and I stayed there for his birthday treat. I had been to Spain 3 weeks previous and stayed in a hotel , but I wanted to try a different experience. I came across this apartment on the home away website and loved it immediately! I communicated with the owner via telephone and email. Everything went to plan and the owner accommodated us as best they could regarding check ins and outs. We arrived to the stunning apartment and was greeted by Sally (the manager) with a bottle of wine and chocolates. Sally was so warm, friendly and welcoming. She explained all the things we needed to know and showed us where everything was and how to operate the sky and play station etc... Sally couldn't do enough for us. I felt reassured that we would have a wonderful experience. She introduced us to people who worked in the bars, stores and restaurants. And made sure we were treated like royalty. She really is a fantastic host. The apartment was modern, clean and decorated to a high standard. The jacuzzi was wonderful and easy to use. The bathrooms were my favourite place, so pretty and lovely tiles. The swimming pools were lovely and secluded which is exactly what I wanted. The grounds are very tidy and clean and the gardening is very well maintained. We were close to supermarkets, bars, restaurants, little mini stores and a great club called vibes where the bartenders are cool, friendly and the music is good. We will be returning in a month and hoping to book the same apartment. Great holiday!
Rommelli SimpsonVisited on "September - 2013
Great Holiday!!
My wife and I stayed at the Sandy Beach Apartment 18th-25th September 2013 after seeing the apartment in a Trip Adviser email for late deals. What can we say? This is the first time we have booked anything other than a package holiday for about 20years. We both realise now what we have been missing!! From start to finish everything went so smoothly, initial contact with Sophie was brilliant as she covered any questions we had and you could tell from her emails that she wanted you to have a great time. Sally met bus at the apartment with the keys and explained everything to us and gave us a full run down on La Calla de Mijas, she was great, nothing was too much trouble. Thank you Sally! The apartment is fantastic, the photo’s don’t do it justice! So much space and well laid out. All mod cons available and it is just like home from home you feel so comfortable and relaxed as soon as you arrive. Good security is evident with security guards and locked gates and entrances to the building. We used the pool just about every day and there were days when we were the only ones there and it felt like it was your own private pool!! Lots of shops and restaurants all within walking distance and the town still retains it’s typical “Spanish feeling” with friendly locals and you can understand why there are a high percentage of expats living in the area. My wife and I can honestly say that this is one of the most relaxing holidays we have had for a long time, we have stayed in some high standard 5* hotels and the apartment meets these standards, in fact how many hotels have you stayed in where you can lounge in the hot tub on the balcony with a glass of wine at the end of a glorious day!!! Many thanks Sophie, we will be back!!!! I Recommended for: Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
John MCumbria
Visited on "September - 2013
Absolutely Stunning Home from Home Apartment
Having previously booked the owner's other apartment the Coral Beach we knew we would be happy with the Sandy beach. We were met by the new manager Sally who was prompt at meeting us at the apartment when we phoned her from the airport. Although we had been before Sally let us know about all the facilities and was excellent at giving us ideas of where to go in the area. If your looking for local info Sally is your girl. The apartment was really nice, modern and most importantly clean and a complete home from home. The apartment is well lit and bright giving a sense of open space. The Dining room was beautifully furnished as was the living room with the corner sofa and 2 seater sofa,enough for a big family to enjoy. The bedrooms were tastefully designed with the most comfy beds I have ever encountered, even in some 5 star hotels. The apartment has all the mod cons and top of the range white goods including a huge fridge freezer to hold as much beer and wine or salad if that's your thing. The kitchen again has everything you could possibly need including a teabag sqeezer, now that's service for you. The sun room was excellent and our favorite area to hang out after a invigorating walk on the local beach just 10 minutes walk away. Sit, relax and take in the sun going down in the distance with your gin & Tonic or glass of the local wine. Better still enjoy the view from your own private hot tub. We didn't have a chance to check out the pool area on our last visit as it was hidden in the tropical gardens. We wandered up the spiral pathway and were met by a sparkling clean beautiful large pool with little shaded break out umbrella areas. There were also plenty of sunbeds for everyone to use. The area also has clean toilets in the grounds. The pool is ideal for families with children who perhaps do not want to walk to the local beach. There is an array of excellent shops and restaurants 10 minutes walk away. The Best apartment by far in La Cala de Mijas. Thanks John
John McLaughlinVisited on "March - 2013
A perfect place for a girls getaway
We just loved this place! We were three girls who spent one week here in the beginning of June, and we wish had booked one more week. We will definitely come back! The apartment has everything you could possibly wish for. A BBQ on the balcony, a blender for drinks and even make-up Mirrors in the bathroom (in addition to all regular kitchen-, living room- and bathroom stuff). Our favorite place to relax after a day at the beach was the balcony. It was so lovely, with a large dining table, Jacuzzi and a “sofa hang out”. We went to the beach every day, and it was perfect! We had nice weather, and there were really nice sunbeds with thick mattresses and umbrellas for rent. The beds in the apartment are also worth mentioning, they were just so comfortable we slept like babies. The town itself is really cozy, with restaurants and bars. We also took a taxi to Fuengirola and Malaga to explore the area a bit more. We will absolutely recommend this place to others. Everything was just so easy from booking, getting there, information folders and Sally who was very helpful throughout our stay. Thank you so, we will be back! Recommended for: Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, People with Disabilities, Romantic Getaway
Kris SvenVisited on "May - 2013
This apartment is located in a safe and secure gated community, surrounded by 28,000 square meters of subtropical gardens, with a choice of 2 swimming pool and plentiful relaxation areas and lighted walkways for your enchanting evening strolls. While the long sweeping beach, plentiful shops, restaurants and bars covering cuisine from all corners of the globe are just a short 5 to 10 minute walk away. After exploring the quaint and historic town of La Cala de Mijas you can unwind and enjoy your serene apartment, with absolutely no street noise.
General:
• 3 bedrooms (3rd bedroom is glass enclosed terrace)
• 2 Bathrooms
• Oversized terrace
• Private Jacuzzi
• Section of terrace is enclosed with fold away glass
• Designated, private parking spot
• Walking distance to golf courses, beaches, restaurants,
retail stores, grocery stores, and bars
Living Room:
• 42" LCD Flatscreen TV
• Sound System
• PlayStation 3 with games
• Satellite Receiver with British channels
• Movies
• Books
• Board games
• Wireless High Speed Internet (free Wifi
Kitchen:
• Fridge/Freezer
• Oven
• Hob
• Dishwasher
• Washer/Dryer Combination
• Toaster
• Coffee Machine
• Coffee grinder
• Tea kettle
• The majority of cooking utensils
Master Bedroom:
• Queen size bed
• En-suite bathroom
• Tub
• Double Marble Sink
• Hairdryer
• Towels
• Loads of closet space
• Robes
• Slippers
Terrace:
• Dining Table
• Jacuzzi for 3
• LCD TV
• Coffee Tables
• Fold-away Glass wall
• 3rd Bedroom with Blackout Curatins
• Daybed
• Coffee Table
• Dehumidefier, Fan & Heater
Toddler Friendly features:
• Extra bibs
• Sterilizers
• Cot
• Folding high chair
• Child-proof plugs
• Folding baby bath
• Baby monitors
• Push chair / stroller
• Universal insect net to protect your sensitive little ones.