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The Golden Valley: A rural paradise in the Sierra de Cádiz.

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A desert landscape with cacti, a tree, and a view of distant mountains under a cloudy sky.
A room with two beds, a wooden nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and two framed pictures.
A stone balcony with a view of a mountainous landscape.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a view of a valley.
A rustic interior with exposed brick walls, wooden beams, and tiled flooring.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61615 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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El Gastor, Andalucia
  • Place, Embalse de Zahara
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Dolmen El Charcón II
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, La Playita
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

El Gastor

Located in El Gastor, this cottage is in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Dolmen El Charcón II and Dolmen El Charcón I. .This cottage is 18.3 mi (29.4 km) from Puente Nuevo Bridge and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Embalse de Zahara.
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What's nearby

  • Embalse de Zahara - 7 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Dolmen El Charcón II - 13 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • La Playita - 24 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Área Recreativa Arroyomolinos "La Playita" - 24 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Puente Nuevo Bridge - 36 min drive - 22.1 miles

Getting around

  • Benaojan-Montejaque Station - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Al Lago - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Bar Mirador - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Bar Nuevo - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante El Casino - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante La Era - ‬23 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Golden Valley: A rural paradise in the Sierra de Cádiz.

El Valle Dorado is a beautiful rustic house with a stone facade located in a privileged area in the municipality of El Gastor, 30 minutes from Ronda and 35 from Grazalema. In El Valle Dorado you can enjoy beautiful views of the Zahara - El Gastor reservoir and watch the sunset watching the sun slowly set behind the mountains.

Distributed on two floors, it has on the ground floor a large living room with fireplace, a fully equipped American kitchen, a bathroom and a bedroom with double bed. Upstairs it has two bedrooms with two single beds each.

In the outdoor area has a private pool, barbecue, picnic area and fruit trees.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1"on-site accessible parking spaces 1", on-site accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,615 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Note from host: No se admiten mascotas en la propiedad.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: Tener precaución en la zona de la piscina.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 VTAR/CA/000411

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

The Golden Valley A Rural Paradise in the Sierra de Cádiz

The Golden Valley: A rural paradise in the Sierra de Cádiz. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful!

The view is spectacular and the area is very quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic traditional Spanish House with a pool in an incredible location

A great house in a fantastic location. We loved our stay. The host Luis and family could not have been more helpful.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

Stunning views and very comfortable home to tour the white villages.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leighayn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend to remember

Property surpassed our expectations. Luis and his family are excellent hosts. The property is truly special. We will return as soon as is possible!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views!

We enjoyed our stay! The house is cozy and the view is breathtaking. We had a little trouble at the beginning -- finding the meeting place and communicating with Luis but once it was sorted out, we were able to relax in the beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely house in a truly stunning location, the view is incredible.

Everything a visitor could need is in the house and along with the stunning view and lovely pool it is a wonderful base from which to see the beautiful local area. Highly recommended and I'm sure we will be back in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Christopher P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The golden valley

This property is really a dream, the owners are the most friendly people I have ever met during a holiday season, everything you need is available for self-catering.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabuloso

Stunning views. Good facilities. A great place to relax and unwind. Ronda and other villages close by for an easy day trip. Excellent hiking nearby too.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house with a view

Fantastic house with large garden & pool - in the middle of a breath-taking landscape!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely stunning...

The view from the house were breathtaking. Very beautiful house. Pool looked great, but a bit chilly to get in. Good location. Note that is it easier to plug in the name of the place as opposed to the address when using directions. Host was very helpful and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kerri P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Doesn’t get much better than this

Pure beauty. Will come again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Place and hosts - Just wish we could have stayed longer

Truly beautiful location and great layout in the mountains just outside a small mountain village. We used as a base camp to explore the area, with El Gastor just being a very cute village, surrounded by lots other towns within 30 to 45 minute drives. The actual house was lovely, clean, and so inviting with just a wonderful sunset view. Our only regret was that we couldn’t stay longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Les R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Property

The property is better than it looks in pictures. The view from the patio and pool areas are fantastic; surrealistic almost. We didn't want to leave to go out exploring! All amenities are provided and certainly appreciated; kitchen is well equipped and utensils are easily accessible. The hosts were great; and we could have not had a better stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alli W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous villa with gorgeous views

We loved this villa. It was well kitted out and the outside space was fabulous - particularly the pool. And the views were stupendous. The owners were very helpful, although the initial meet up at a local garage proved a bit tricky! The only things that would make the stay even more perfect would be a 1.80m bed and a better shower.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such a beautiful place, we want to live here!

This house is stunning. Incredible views, lovely relaxing outdoor living spaces. With a westerly aspect we saw some amazing sunsets every day, whilst having dinner on one of the 5 different seating areas! We really couldn't find anything to fault this place for and Luis Jr and luis Snr were lovely hosts. Believe the pictures, for once they don't lie, if anything they don't fully do it justice.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Splendid Spanish villa

This delightful house, with sweeping views across the valley, is within a short drive of many stunning Spanish villages. Very peaceful and non-touristy feel to the general area, but to El Gastor in particular. Property manager, Luis, and his parents (Luis Sr. and Mercedes), as well as brother Ruiz, were super nice and helpful. If you want to stay close to many of the postcard- beautiful places in Cádiz, Andalusia and Malaga, this villa comes highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful with fabulous views.

This property is amazing. Every day we discovered new and interesting things just strolling around the grounds. It was comfortable and quiet and felt perfectly safe and secure. Even the neighbor donkeys only said hello the first night. We did manage to lock ourselves out within the first hour we were on the property but the host was wonderful and came right back out to fix us. :) Would definitely stay here again and it made a great central location for us to explore the surrounding villages and countryside.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joe & Lynn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional in every way

We absolutely loved our stay and would highly recommend it. The house is spacious. It was clean, comfortable and offered us one of the most spectacular views we have experienced in our many VRBO stays over the years. Luis and his brother Raul were excellent communicators and wonderful to deal with. This is an excellent location to explore the Pueblo Blancas as well as Ronda and Cadiz. Thank you to the entire family for sharing your beautiful home with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect.

We had very high expectations having read previous reviews of this property. It is fair to say that these were exceeded. In particular the pool, large, very clean and the surrounding area offering both sun and shade with a fantastic view. If you are considering booking this property, do not hesitate. We enjoyed all aspects of our stay.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, charming Spanish home with a massive view

We absolutely loved our stay. It’s the perfect house for a couple or one with a small family. Nicely decorated, extremely well equipped, and beautiful maintained by Luis and his family. They live in the town and are immediately available for anything needed. If you want privacy, quiet, peaceful long views, great outdoor space and a really nice pool in the heart of the Spanish hill towns just a few miles away, then stop looking and just rent in. You won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazed in Andalusia

The best rental and our favourite spot throughout our trip around Spain. Luis' and his family are so kind, hospitable, easy to communicate with and host the most lovely property. Stunning views, poolside lounging and while we were there in January, the fireplace made for an extra cozy and relaxing evening. It is so well equipped you could host family dinner here and our only wish is that we stayed longer. Next time! Highly recommend as you explore El Gastor, the little white villages, the wine region, Ronda etc. Thank you Luis & Family
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely amazing stay!!

From the moment we met Luis father who brought us to the house, to the departure day, it was a brilliant stay! One of the best holidays we've ever had. The house is in a beautiful location with fantastic views over the surroundings mountains and El Gastor reservoir. We spent the majority of each day in the pool which is quite large and was very clean. The house is a traditional Spanish house, very comfortable with all the necessary amenities. There were many seating areas around the property and fruit trees all around. Any queries were answered very promptly. We would love to return here!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Niall R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely villa in a spectacular location

The most spectacular location for a villa with views over the valley and to the mountains at the other side. Beautiful sunsets over the lake and sunrise over the mountain top behind the villa. The villa was very well equipped, plenty of kitchen equipment and 2 BBQs (on which we did almost all our cooking). The white villages are beautiful and Ronda is definitely worth a visit, but the villa is so good we were happy most days to relax round the pool. There are plenty of places to sit or lie in the sun or shade at any time of day. Luis and family were very helpful and friendly. Overall a fantastic, relaxing holiday.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What an amazing place!

I've rented a few houses in Spain for a holiday but this is the first time I felt really valued as a customer. It was more like being welcomed by family! The house has everything you need. It was spotlessly clean. 30 mins to Ronda which is a must to visit. Many other Towns nearby, drive the mountain road back from Setenil if you go, it's well worth it and safe. The views are simply amazing from the house with sunsets so beautiful each evening. It's quiet, any dogs and chickens are far away and it's safe and secure. Very highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely week in a lovely area

We thoroughly enjoyed our week in El Gastor. The house was as pictured, though unfortunately it was unseasonably cold so we could not use the pool. Instead, we got to enjoy a fire most nights! The view across the valley is gorgeous, and the mountain peak just behind the house is also beautiful. We visited Olvera, Grazalema, Zahara, Setinil de las Bodegas, and Ronda; all nearby and easily accessible by car. We rented bikes in Olvera and cycled the Via Verde, and we hiked to the dolmen just up from the town. The Gastrobar in El Gastor has great food and views. Thank you Luis!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024