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Welcome to our beautifully situated, first-line (the best location in the complex!), south-facing, extremely spacious (200sqm) and light corner-apartment, 'Madrono'. Should you prefer, we also have a beautiful ground floor two bedroom apartment in El Presidente with its own enclosed south-facing private garden that is next to a pool.
We are pleased to offer an unbeatable combination of:
• Luxurious accommodation with a wonderful recently refurbished kitchen, new and very comfortable beds and new bedroom suites!
* Recently refurbished bathrooms, one with a large walk-in shower and the other with a full size bath / shower
* 42' LCD satellite television in lounge, 32' LCD televisions in both bedrooms, many English language television channels, plus French, German, Russian, Scandinavian, Flemi...Welcome to our beautifully situated, first-line (the best location in the complex!), south-facing, extremely spacious (200sqm) and light corner-apartment, 'Madrono'. Should you prefer, we also have a beautiful ground floor two bedroom apartment in El Presidente with its own enclosed south-facing private garden that is next to a pool.
We are pleased to offer an unbeatable combination of:
• Luxurious accommodation with a wonderful recently refurbished kitchen, new and very comfortable beds and new bedroom suites!
* Recently refurbished bathrooms, one with a large walk-in shower and the other with a full size bath / shower
* 42' LCD satellite television in lounge, 32' LCD televisions in both bedrooms, many English language television channels, plus French, German, Russian, Scandinavian, Flemish and Spanish channels
* The entire apartment has recently been redecorated
* New sofas in the lounge
• Personal service throughout your stay
• FREE INTERNET ACCESS
• 2 terraces and a balcony: the main terrace has sunloungers and dining table, overlooking the extensive sub-tropical gardens and main pool (always check the actual view of any apartment here in El Presidente!);
• Close direct access to the beach, children's playground and beach bar/restaurants;
• Five swimming pools, including one of which is scheduled to be heated for all of the winter (although please note that we have no control over this) and the Main Pool in front of us that is huge and lagoon shaped, with a large adjacent Children's Pool (that have just been refurbished to comply with E.U. regulations);
• Free use of our tennis and padel courts
* Basketball court and football pitch
• Short walking distance to shops, including an ALDI supermarket, and numerous excellent restaurants and bars, as well as a local night club;
• Close to 10+ golf courses, many family activities and the Puerto Banus nightlife, for an ideal combination of peaceful relaxation and family leisure in one of the best and most prestigious complexes close to Puerto Banus, Marbella and Estepona.
It has been our second home and therefore benefits from immaculate decorations and furnishings, with all the comforts of 'home' available to our guests.
An added advantage of there being quite a few full-time residents like us who are so fortunate to be living here, including others with children, in El Presidente is that it never feels like a ghost town but is instead a warm and welcoming holiday destination!!
Tourist License / Licencia de turismo N °: VFT/MA/00129
House Rules
Pets not allowedKid friendlyNo smoking
Party groups are not permitted to stay as there are strict rules in our urbanisation regarding noise and disturbance.
Bedrooms
1 King3 Twins
Bathrooms
1 Full bath1 Attached (ensuite)
Meet the host
Sylvia C
Hosting since March 2007
Languages spoken: English, Spanish, Italian
Response Rate: 78%
Response Time: Within a day
Interaction with guests: As we live in El Presidente with our family, we will be here to meet you personally and to escort you to your apartment, explain about it, the community and surrounding area.
Whilst we try to ensure the accuracy of all this information, we cannot be held responsible for the unavailability of any service or facility, infestation, disturbance or loss especially when it is outside of our control although we will always do our best to assist and attempt to rectify issues as quickly as we can.
We also hope that all guests will treat the apartment and the neighbours with respect, abide by the rules of our community, inform us of any damage caused and on departure, to leave the apartment in a tidy state and with all rubbish removed please.
Great apartment in a quiet area close to the beach
We had a fantastic stay at El Presidente. The apartment was very spacious and in a great condition. We enjoyed both the heated and non-heated pools.
Great location with good restaurants nearby. We can especially recommend the 2 restaurants on the beach.
Peter and Sylvia were fantastic hosts and very helpful with everything.
Visited April 2015
Written April 29, 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
James M
6 contributions
Wonderful, wonderful time!
My wife, adult daughter and her 1.5 year old and I spent 11 nights in this wonderful location. Parking within a short walk of the condo. Just what we were hoping for, spacious, comfortable and old-style luxury. Three balconies, very comfortable beds and a pool in front and in the back. And a short walk to the beach. The bathrooms were great (would like to have that shower at my house).
We were also wonderfully located between many good markets and tourist sights. A trip up to Ronda was worth the time. And don't miss the restaurant just down by the beach.
Also, the little grocery store, near by, was very handy. And we went to the Robin Hood Pub twice and really enjoyed it.
Peter and Sylvia are great. And off season prices were very reasonable.
Visited March 2015 Traveled with family
Written March 28, 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Sjs72
5 contributions
Just what we needed
We stayed in Peter and Sylvia's apartment the last week of August and first week of September. The apt was incredibly well furnished and spacious and the kitchen has everything you could need. With a wide choice of pools we could choose either quiet and tranquil or more 'action', although non were over crowded.
Within walking distance are a choice of restaurants to suit every taste.
Nothing is too much trouble for Peter and Sylvia and having hosts who live nearby is invaluable.
Overall a very relaxing holiday which the whole family enjoyed and would highly recommend to anyone - you won't be disappointed.
Visited August 2012
Written December 5, 2012. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Kaie K
Tallinn, Estonia4 contributions
We were absolutely satisfied with the Madrono apartment during our stay in Spain
It had everything they promised on the El Presidente home page and even more... The complex is very good for the families with children (our youngest was 6 months)and for those who want to play tennis when tired of sunbathing. Thank you Peter & Sylvia, we will defintely recommend your apartments to our friends and we will come back one day for sure.
Visited October 2010 Traveled with family
Written January 31, 2012. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
David L
Washington, IL2 contributions
Fabulous! Beautiful place, wonderful hosts...what more could one ask for?
Our family met in Spain as we were coming from the U.S.A. and our daughter was coming from Central Asia. This was our family Christmas gift and we could not have been more delighted. The apartment we stayed in was way beyond our expectation with all the comforts of home. Our hosts, Peter & Sylvia were gracious and helpful in every way. Simply put the next time our travel plans include southern Spain, we will make every effort to book the same place.
Visited December 2010 Traveled with family
Written January 29, 2012. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
daveyq
9 contributions
Excellent stay, lovely apartment.
We stayed for 1 week in the 2 bedroomed Madrono apartment. Excellent location, very well laid out, extremely spacious, neat and very tidy apartment. The surrounding complex was perfectly suited to our 5 yr old and the well maintained grounds and attended pool were just perfect.
Overall it was without doubt one of the best holiday weeks we have had to date. We'd love to get back some time soon!
Visited September 2010 Traveled with family
Written January 29, 2012. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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What this rental offers
Property features
Staff on property
Indoor amenities
Air conditioning
Central heating
Internet access
Cable television
Things to do
Fishing spots available
Watersports
Scenic views
Waterfront views
Nearby
Golf course (within 30 mins drive)
Horse riding facilities
Tennis court
Entertainment
DVD player
Stereo system
Television
Location info
Beachfront/Lakeside
Living spaces
Highchair
Outdoor amenities
Balcony
Children's pool
Shared outdoor pool (heated)
Shared outdoor pool (unheated)
Shared tennis court
Terrace
Wi-fi and internet
Wi-fi
Parking
Parking available
Kitchen and dining
Dishwasher
Freezer
Refrigerator
Kettle
Microwave
Stove
Toaster
Bathroom and laundry
Iron
Linens provided
Towels provided
Washer
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Getting there
Malaga Airport
32.4 mi
North Front Airport
28.3 mi
Restaurants
Restaurante L'Attitude Banús
6 min
India House
11 min
Mini India Diana
7 min
Maurya Indian Restaurant
10 min
Attractions
The Victoria & Albert
9 min • Bars & Clubs
Torre del Velerin
4 min • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Footgolf Marbella
13 min • Game & Entertainment Centers
Rozarossa
12 min • Theater & Performances
About the neighborhood
A short drive away from El Presidente is Marbella and its lovely promenade and beach. Once it was just a fishing village but now it is known as “the pearl of the Costa del Sol” with its cosmopolitan population, international visitors and reputation for being one of the Coast´s most aristocratic resorts. Here you have the beautiful old town of Marbella with the Plaza de Naranjos (Orange Square) at its centre. Narrow white-washed pedestrianized streets feed off from it, bedecked with colourful and fragrant flowers, offering a wonderful chance to explore the hidden delights of Marbella as you come upon attractive courtyards, the walls of the old Moorish castle and beautiful churches set in picturesque squares. Also along these narrow lanes in Marbella´s “Casco Antiguo” are numerous shops offering artisan gifts, designer clothes and so much more for both tourists and the local people of Marbella. Then when you feel the need to relax you can choose from one of the old town´s many outdoor restaurants, shady cafes or tapas bars for a reviving drink, tasty snack or freshly prepared meal. Just remember that the spanish tend to eat later in the evening so if you want to enjoy the best atmosphere wait until about 9 pmAdjacent to Marbella´s old town is the newer commercial area with the main thoroughfare of the Avda. Ricardo Soriano containing many internationally known shops, as well as branches of all the major banks. Larger shopping centres, such as La Cañada, with even more retail shops, are to be found just outside of Marbella and in Puerto Banus.There are also a number of beautiful and tree lined parks, such as the Parque de Constitucion. Indeed because of the nearby mountains that protect Marbella from the cold winds of the north, we are able to benefit from a a very special micro-climate that gives us milder winters and slightly cooler summer nights than Malaga and the rest of the Costa del Sol receive. Consequently we are able to enjoy the out-door life of Marbella throughout the year without suffering from either the freezing cold or sweltering and unbearable heat experienced elsewhere in Europe! This is definitely a major advantage!!The beaches of Marbella are great places to relax and the sea is safe to swim in. There is also a palm fringed, marble promenade that stretches from Marbella to Puerto Banus and along which there are numerous restaurants, bars and pavement cafes, many which offer very good food at reasonable prices and from where you can soak up the local atmosphere of Marbella.Puerto Banus itself has enjoyed the reputation as the playground of the rich and there are certainly many sleek, beautiful and extremely expensive yachts moored along the quay side. There are also numerous restaurants and designer shops around the marina along with bars and night clubs, most of which that do not really get busy until the early hours of the morning continuing through to dawn, especially during the summer months. Two bars, Saldubas and Sinatras are particularly popular meeting points!For those who would like to have a more active holiday, there are numerous options, many of which are listed on our own website. There are of course also the large number of golf courses that offer a very high standard of greens for golfers.Close by there are also the lovely towns of San Pedro and Estepona which benefit from still maintaining their special spanish identity so that you can wander their lovely streets, many of which are pedestrianized and full of locals going about their normal lives and know that you really are experiencing the wonderful spanish culture.A reasonably short drive from El Presidente are the beautiful white-washed hillside villages of Benahavis and Casares with their narrow streets, bars, excellent restaurants and artisan shops. Five minutes away is Puerto Banus, with its fantastic marina and yachts, designer shops, fun night life, the renowned department store El Corte Ingles and dozens of waterfront bars and restaurants.For children there is so much to do apart from the beaches and the swimming pools, including water parks, an aquarium, a wild animal safari park, a crocodile park and a zoo, boat trips to see the dolphins, water sports, go-karting and Tivoli World with its fun-fair and stage shows, plus so much more!Our own website contains a great deal more information and photographs.
Getting around
As well as a taxi rank at the entrance to El Presidente, there is also a local bus service connecting us with Estepona, San Pedro, Puerto Banus and Marbella. With the A-7/N-340 coastal road being so close to El Presidente, it is is very easy to travel to the nearby towns and even slightly further afield to the wonderful cities of Seville, Granada, Cordoba and Ronda.
Access
Car advised
How to get there
Fly to Malaga or Gibraltar - El Presidente is just 45 minutes away, an easy and direct drive along the coastal highway. We can arrange your transfer from and to Malaga airport.
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
50% refund* if you cancel at least 4 weeks before check-in
No refund available once booking is confirmed
Notes from owner
The final clean of the apartment and laundry are included in our rates if the apartment is left in a clean and tidy state and with all rubbish removed. Also included in the rate is the first 50 euros per week of electricity which for 99% of our guests is quite sufficient! However if this amount has been significantly exceeded (usually because insufficient care has been taken to switch off lights and a/c or heating when the apartment is empty or they have been left on continuously), the difference will be requested from the damage deposit.
For an extended stay outside of the high season we are able to offer a special discounted rate.
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