Santa Barbara by Placida Mar

Absolutely! I would stay here again – and I hope I will – as the bungalow is a gem. The accommodation is well-sized, featuring an open-plan kitchen and living area with sliding doors and full-length shutters that open onto a spacious veranda, complete with a large glass table and comfortable chairs. There are potted plants to enjoy. There is a roll-out canopy, which was a blessing to my red Irish skin. There are two bedrooms, one with a single bed and the a double. The mattresses are very comfortable indeed – I am hyper-sensitive about an uncomfortable mattress, so for me not to complain is rare! The double room is spacious, with a window looking over the back garden. The garden is large for the size of the home, wrapping around the entire building. The sun moves around from the East in the earlyish morning and remains for the whole day. The side garden is West-facing. There is shade if needed. Santa Barbara is a gated community with three pools. The feel of the community is local; there are other holiday lets, but a significant Spanish influence is present, so it doesn't feel like a holiday resort. The outer gates are kept locked, which is very good for security (in other places, one can find people propping them open so anyone can just wander in, not here! I found the place to be secure, very quiet, and the neighbours unobtrusively friendly. The cleaner was adorable: personable, friendly, helpful and thorough (again, I am very fussy when it comes to cleanliness). She came to wave her magic wand on the Friday to ensure the place was lovely for the weekend. Simone, who organises everything, offers a private taxi service from the airport for a very competitive price. As my plane was due early in the evening, I decided to accept this offer. As it turned out, my flight was an hour late, but Simone was waiting at the airport. He is a delightful and charming young man, and my journey was thoroughly enjoyable as he offered valuable insights into the area.

The lady who met us was so friendly and welcoming. Explained everything to us on arrival, really nice lady. The bungalow is well equipped and the added extras around made it feel more homely than just a holiday let, you can see thought has gone into it. WiFi, cushions, sofa throw, padded topper for sunbed, Nespresso machine, air con, safe box, plants etc… it really is a little gem.

Very nice service and welcome. The apartment is in the center, but on a quiet street, where it is easy to park for free. You can walk to the beach, dunes and promenade as well as to the center of the town and many restaurants and shops. There is a nice terrace and garden by the apartment, where you can eat or relax. In the apartment we had everything we needed. Well-equipped kitchen, bathroom, living room and two bedrooms. The person taking care of the apartment was very nice and always willing to help.

Great communication from the host and met us upon arrival , the bungalow was clean comfortable had everything you need ,beds were very comfortable,great sun trap all day and had an awning if you wanted a bit of shade , good location 👍

Spacious and well laid out bungalow, plenty of storage spaces and very little clutter. Loads of outdoor space and sunbeds. The host was there to meet us when we arrived, gave us a quick tour, and handed over the keys. There was a small issue with the hot water boiler, but this was resolved within a few hours.