10/10 Excellent
Eli A.
24 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
A stunning hilltop hideaway
The Hacienda is a breathtaking property, tucked up in the Andalusian hills away from everything. Olive trees stretch out in every direction, and the peace and quiet is truly breathtaking. Our group of thirteen had use of the very handy kitchen outbuilding, and very quickly found ourselves in a homely rhythm here. We had the most relaxing time spent cooking, enjoying the gorgeous pool and sitting under the massive sky at night. Plentiful shooting stars: tick.
It's not too far a drive from Granada and some nearby towns, all of which have interesting things to offer, which our gracious hosts were very helpful in pointing out. Tracie and Jay are the loveliest pair, full of tips and always on hand to assist with any questions we had. Well beyond handing over the keys, they set us up with some massages (Toni is a dream!), pointed us toward an epic tasting menu at a true gem of a restaurant a couple towns over, and even hooked us up with some charcoal for BBQing on a Sunday when everywhere was closed.
Perfect for a large group wanting to role play a bit of idyllic commune life! In the best possible sense, you feel so unplugged from normal life up on this hill that to see the Hacienda in the rearview for the last time - even after just one week - feels like leaving home. It would be a real treat to return one day.
Eli A.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023