Villa Hickory

9.8/10

On arrival we were greeted very warmly by the owner. Even the fridge was stocked with bread, sausage, jam, fruit drinks, etc. After a few days, the owner brought us a huge, large watermelon, which was very welcome in the temperatures. We were delighted with the spaciousness of the house on arrival. There was something different to discover in every room. The large shower is also worth mentioning. Most of the bedrooms are equipped with fans, so you get some cooling at night. The equipment leaves nothing to be desired, there is everything you need. We were particularly taken with the enchanting garden with its fountain, the pool and the garden kitchen. There are many places to sit, so that you can always find a shady spot in the heat. In the evening, everything is beautifully illuminated. From the garden you have a fantastic view of the mountains and the sea. In the immediate vicinity of the house there is a restaurant run by the owners. It is worth a visit.

9.8/10

Can Bisbe Muro Casa 187 is an absolutely stunning gem located in the small town of Muro, some 10 kilometers airline (16,5 kilometers driving distance) away from the Platja de Muro with its beautiful sand shore and turquoise-coloured salty water. The predominantly Majorcan-furnished house endows you with a real holiday feeling and comfortably accommodates eight persons. It is equipped with everything one needs for a group holiday and it offers various amenities, of which the pool (4x8 metres) and the adjacent winter garden are the most special ones to mention. From here, you can enjoy the vast view of the mountains, the landscape and even the sea - as there are no neighbouring buildings houses. The communication was very good, the house and the bathrooms were all very clean. Highly recommendable for a group vacation. We would always come back here.

9.6/10

We would rent the finca again and again. Due to the peripheral location in Muro, on the one hand you have an undisturbed holiday, on the other hand you have quick access to the centre of the town. The supermarket, with everything you need (except fresh fish), is 5 minutes away by car. Fresh fish is available in Ca'n Picafort at Mercadona. The outdoor area with pool, outdoor kitchen, covered seating, garden and views is exceptionally beautiful. The interior exudes the charm of a beautiful older mansion with loving furnishings. One feels transported back decades. If you prefer modern sobriety, however, this finca is not recommended. To the sea, with the Playa de Muro or Bay of Alcudia, it is about 15-20 minutes by car. We spent a wonderful week in this finca and are already looking forward to our next stay.

10/10

The highlight and real gem to this rental is the gorgeous garden. The grounds are simply stunning, a lovely large pool area which offers beautiful unobscured views over the countryside, plenty of space to laze around in the sun with lots of seating options for outdoor dining. Also located within the garden next to the pool is a separate self contained kitchen space, it's equipped with all the cooking facilities you would need and a perfect addition as the pool is a little walk away from the main house. There’s also an additional outdoor BBQ / hotplate area with large table for social gatherings. We solely used this kitchen space during our stay it was so convenient. You'll also find a resident cockerel and some pigeons in the garden also, note that these are fenced off and not wandering freely! As for the house it's a very traditional Mallorcan town house set within a quiet village about 10 - 15 mins drive from the nearest beach. The interior is jam packed full of character and quirky objects, lots of dark wood, antique furniture and several ecclesiastical ornaments .......which might not be to everyone’s taste, however its very clean and felt secure. The bedrooms are split with one on the ground floor next to a small car park, the remaining three upstairs. The master bedroom with en-suite is delightful, the other two rooms a double and a twin are a little sombre but comfortable. Only the master suite has a rather spectacular walk in shower, all other bedrooms have bath tubs. None of the house is air conditioned, however each bedroom did have an electric fan and for us in September this was adequate. The owners of the house live locally so any concerns,emergencies we had they were easy to reach, spoke very good English and were extremely hospitable. They even left us a lovely offering of fresh food, bread and wine on our arrival, very attentive and responsive. Muro as a location in September is very quiet, there are a smattering of local places to eat in the village but we struggled to find anything open so ended up driving each time we wanted to eat out which as a group of 4 woman wasn’t ideal. The supermarkets are about a 10-15 min drive away and the beaches set within the S'Albufera Natural Park are about the same amount of driving time also. If you're looking for a quiet retreat, away from the crowds spending the majority of your time around the pool, sitting in beautiful gardens and doing your own cooking then this has to be the perfect spot!!