Villa by the sea with pool: charme and comfort

The accommodation

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! ! VILLA EL OLIVO MENORCA! completely renovated inside and out in 2022

Villa El Olivo in Menorca offers accommodation in an enchanting natural setting.

To inhabit it is an emotion we wish to share.

A charming detached villa, recently purchased by an Italian couple in love with the island: it is surrounded by a large garden and has a large porch at the front on which the kitchen and living room open out. Tastefully and flairfully furnished, it allows one to enjoy the sea view from the terrace of the master suite. It is located at the end of a well-maintained private road in a quiet and safe residential area; there is no passage of cars.

The detached villa has three rooms: a double suite with private bathroom and sea view balcony, two comfortable and bright double rooms with a further spacious bathroom. A total of six comfortable beds and two spacious bathrooms. Swimming pool, sun loungers and pool towels, kitchen, lounge and rooms with all equipment and comforts, Wi-Fi, air conditioning in the rooms included and mosquito nets on all windows.

On the south coast sheltered from the north wind, white beaches and cliffs frame a turquoise sea within a few minutes' walk.
We are waiting for you... Mi casa es tu casa!

OUTDOORS
Spacious porch furnished with teak table and chairs in front of the pool
4x8 m pool with gradual depth and convenient internal staircase; outdoor steel shower with hot and cold water mixer
6 sun loungers, pool safety equipment for both children and teenagers
Large garden of 1100 m2 with palm trees, lawns, and well-kept plants.
An old olive tree within a large 'ring' bush of rosemary gives the villa its name 'El Olivo'.
Parking spaces inside the property
Fully fenced villa with wooden gate, also suitable for families with children
under the porch
Teak table and chairs under the porch; teak outdoor lounge with awning
Barbecue complete with accessories
Garden shed at the back of the house
Large drying rack in the garden at the back of the house
Automatic night lighting

GROUND FLOOR
Fully equipped kitchen with stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, NESPRESSO coffee machine, toaster; the kitchen is open to the dining area and also has a breakfast bar. Table and chairs for 6 persons. The dining/kitchen area has a glass wall that opens onto the porch facing the pool
2 bedrooms each with 2 single beds (or each with 1 double bed), each with ample wardrobe space: they share a bathroom with spacious shower. Hairdryer in each bathroom
Large open lounge with mezzanine and relaxation area: two sofas, brand new SMART TV and free Wi-Fi available
New external speakers for Bluetooth music
The lounge has a glass wall that opens onto the porch facing the pool
The loft and stairs leading to the master suite open onto the living room

Large utility room, accessible from the kitchen and opening onto the back garden: includes new washing machine and dryer, large boiler for hot water, ironing board and iron, ceramic pilot

FIRST FLOOR SUITE
Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom equipped with bidet and large walk-in shower
The room opens through a large window onto a lovely private balcony with sea view equipped with 2 rocking chairs, a small table and awning
Dressing area with ample wardrobe space
Safe (for laptops up to 17")

All windows in the house have mosquito nets for the whole family's peace of mind at night!

SERVICES
We do everything we can to make you feel at home at Villa el Olivo ! !
In the bathrooms you will find excellent organic products for personal hygiene.
A cot/crib, high chair for babies, pool towels, a small beach umbrella and pool equipment are available. This will allow you to travel lighter if you arrive by plane.
Our Property Management Ms Imma Ribalaiga (speaks Italian, French, English and Spanish) is available for check-in/check-out, questions and/or technical assistance.
The owners speak Italian, English, French, German and a little Spanish (Anna & Stefano)

Rules for Cleaning and Changing Linen
Weekly cleaning in the case of multi-week stays
Clean sheets and towels are provided each week for the whole house: bed linen and towels are included (1 set/week per guest);
2 pool towels are also provided for each guest for the entire stay (washing machine and clothesline in the back garden available for alternating pool towels)
Kitchen linen; 1 blanket for each bed (max 6)

Pool cleaning 2 times per week

Air conditioning (Inverter technology: air conditioning/heating) in all rooms free of charge; air conditioning in the lounge and kitchen on request with a small charge.

All that remains is to plan your next holiday in our house, which will thus also be a little bit yours!
We are sure you will treat it with the same love with which we do.... see you soon!

- - - RESERVATION AND CANCELLATION POLICY - - - (see below)

Setting

The villa is located in the residential area of Binisafua, on the south/south west coast, close to several small beaches and fantastic coves with clear and turquoise waters. The charming bay of Calo Blanc and the sandy beach of Binisafuller are just around the corner, the Club Nautico (small restaurant by the sea) is within walking distance. Close-by is the beach of Binibeca, the charming fishing village of Binibeca Vell. The historic centre of Sant Lluis, equipped with all services, is just a few minutes’ drive away.

We bought our house because we love Binisafua (Binisafuller) and its surroundings. The area is very quiet and green, near two beaches that are highly popular amongst the Menorcans, and not so plenty of tourists as many others: the sandy beach of Binisafua being small and very picturesque with its old fishermen’s houses and marvellous cliffs around, and Calo Blanc, a little gem. Both are within walking distance from home. Numerous other cliffs are within walking distance. The Camin de Cavals has an entrance at the end of the road that leads to the villa; from there you can walk for hours in a protected area, and walk to the fjords of Blindali and Biniparratx, just for trying out other nearby beaches. The Camin de Cavals, a Heritage of the UNESCO goes around the entire island of Menorca, an island that offers tranquillity and family tourism, with special attention to the environmental protection (Menorca is a marine and terrestrial park).
In the many interesting archaeological sites of talaiotic civilization (similar to the nuragic civilization) it is possible to admire fascinating megaliths and large necropolis. The opportunities for excursions and sporting activities are definitely varied. For an extensive selection and an offer of great quality please contact: “Exclusive Excursions in Menorca” by Menorca Experience in Es Mercadal.
The picturesque village of Binibeca Vell can also be reached from Villa El Olivo with a fifteen minutes’ walk along the coast, or a short drive. In summer the village is plenty of local shops and restaurants, which provide for a good atmosphere to enjoy a pleasant evening.

We like very much downhills to the nautical Club of Binisafua, on the walk to Binibeca. It's a very charming location, kitted out with old remittances boats. Sitting at the tables of this Club, while eating tasty and simple fish dishes or traditional Menorcan dishes, it just seems to touch the sea. On Sundays in the summer, Dj set for happy hour
Another place with a nice atmosphere, though not overlooking the sea, is El Txoko, a short walk from home, where you can have dinner with simple tapas, grilled dishes, or grab a beer with friends.
By car you can reach many quality restaurants in the area of Sant Lluis (we like to cite Pan y Vino at Torret, a fascinating experience of taste) in Es Castell or in Mahòn/Maò, where along the Harbour there are excellent seafood restaurants, typical Menorcan cuisine’s restaurants, and tapas restaurants (a very fashionable tapas restaurant in Mahòn is Taps Can Avelino). The choice of places to eat is really great in the capital, which in the evening still offers a delightful atmosphere for walking, shopping and relaxation. Mahón can be reached in a quarter of an hour by car from Villa El Olivo. Do not miss the experience of lunch/dinner in the beautiful Mercat de Pescados (Plaza de Espana), where you can buy fish dishes or tapas, drinks etc to be consumed in the lively and shared space of the old market. The cellars of Bininfadet (Bodegas Bininfadet) between Sant Lluís and Es Castell offer a pleasant environment for local wine tastings and food. Booking absolutely requested. Ten-minute’s drive from El Olivo.

To cook at home at the barbecue and dine by the pool, we recommend shopping at the Sa Botiga De S'Uestra, on the road to Sant Lluis, a typical supermarket housed in old menorcans buildings, boasting a fantastic assortment of meats, cheeses and local vegetables.
If you want to have a special evening with exquisite seafood, plan a dinner at the restaurant Cafè Balear at the ancient port of Ciudadela; extraordinary and expensive. From home you need approx. one hour by car.
Another experience that we would like to recommend is to hear the guitar playing at the Es Cau tavern (in Es Castell, Cala Corb) where, by drinking a wine or a typical Minorcan Gin drink, the Pomada, menorcans love singing all together old songs of tradition, and even some Italian pieces. Priceless atmosphere.

Binisafua and Cap d'en Font are two of the most exclusive places in Menorca. Here there are only villas surrounded by greenery on a jagged coast among the most beautiful, with one of the most fascinating snorkeling spots and two small coves, Calo Blanc and Binisafua Playa which are two little gems. These two localities so popular even by the inhabitants of Menorca are very close to Mahon airport (about 4 km as the crow flies).

In short, it is useless to deny it, we are in love with our Villa El Olivo: it is beautiful to live the garden with its plants, get up in the morning and have a breakfast either on the romantic balcony with sea view or at the breakfast bar in the kitchen all together. It's amazing to see the palms swaying their "hands" in the evening, read and/or take an aperitif at the pool listening to good music

We believe we have told you all or almost all about what Villa El Olivo.

For us, it's wonderful, and hopefully you will feel the same!

Activities and attractions

- - - - BOOKING POLICY & CANCELLATION POLICY 2024 & 2025- - - -

>> DEPOSIT: In order to confirm the booking-request a 30% deposit of the total rental amount should be paid. The deposit is NOT refundable

>> BALANCE: The balance is due 60 days before the date of arrival. In the event of your dates of travel being less than the requested 60 days away at the time you book, the FULL amount should be paid at the time of booking.

>> ARRIVAL and DEPARTURE: The villa will be available from 3pm on the day of arrival to 10am on the day of departure. In some case the villa could be ready earlier than the stated time but it cannot be guarantees in advance. Late departure from property may incur a waiting charge for cleaning staff in attendance. If GUESTS have a late flight, the GUESTS should inform the HOST/Property Management in advance; the HOST/Property Management will always try to help by scheduling the servicing of the property as late as possible, but this can never be guaranteed in advance.

>> CLEANING: The villa will be cleaned and prepared on arrival. The Property Management will be available for any technical problems and is responsible for the cleaning of the villa as well for the laundry.

>> LIABILITY: The GUESTS are occupying a private villa. The GUESTS are responsible for their own safety in respect of any accidents or damages sustained by any GUESTS while at the property. It is GUESTS's responsibility to ensure having adequate holiday insurance to cover personal injury/accidents/damage. The HOST will accept NO claims for such matters.

>> SWIMMING POOL: Children must always be accompanied in the swimming pool. All bathing is under GUESTS's responsibility. “Pool Rules”, are clearly indicated on suitable signs by the pool.

>> OBLIGATIONS: The villa may only be occupied by a maximum of 6 guests. GUESTS with small kids are required to ask in advance for possible over occupation. GUESTS must take care of the provided Pool Towels in particular in case of their use outside of the villa. Pool Towels should be returned at Departure. Guests agree to take all necessary steps to safeguard his personal property while at the property. A safe is available in the villa (it should be left OPEN at departure). It is at the discretion of the guests to ensure that each member of his family/group is covered by comprehensive travel insurance (including cancellation, flight delays, loss and damage to baggage and other property) and health insurance (including evacuation and repatriation coverage). Any early departure or non-arrival will be considered as a cancellation of the Booking by guests and the HOST shall be under no obligation to refund the guests for any fees already paid in those circumstances.

>> DAMAGES: The GUESTS are kindly requested to leave the villa as it was at GUESTS's arrival. A security deposit of 300,00 EUR has to be paid together with the balance OR at check-in. The security deposit will be reimbursed, in case of no damages, at check-out.

>> CANCELLATION POLICY: a 60 days’ cancellation notice prior to the scheduled arrival is requested, otherwise a cancellation fee of 100% of total rental amount will be charged

The HOST will make every attempt to assist in altering dates to suit. The HOST would not expect to have to make any changes to GUESTS’s Booking once it is confirmed between GUESTS and HOST, but sometimes main problems can occur and the HOST does have to make alterations or, very occasionally cancel Bookings (it never happened). In this case, the HOST will contact the GUESTS as soon as is reasonably practical and inform the GUESTS of the cancellation or the change to GUESTS’s Booking. If the HOST cancel GUESTS’s Booking, any fees already paid to the HOST on GUESTS’s booking will be refunded to the GUESTS. Nothing else is due by the OWNER to the GUESTS. To cover the costs of any cancellation charges, the GUESTS are strongly advised to take out adequate and appropriate insurance at the time of booking.

>> PETS: animals are normally NOT admitted. The GUESTS could however ask for a special permission providing a photograph of the companion animal (only domestic animals) but it should be considered that an extra charge for the Final Cleaning of 100,00 EUR as well as an extra Security Deposit of 200,00 EUR are to be paid directly to the HOST. Attack dogs and Guard dogs are banned. In case that the animal will be admitted, the GUESTS will get additional “Rules for the Admission of an Animal to the Property” which the GUESTS has to accept in writing.

>> SMOKING: smoking is NOT allowed inside the villa; there are numerous outside spaces to smoke. However, the GUESTS are kindly requested to make sure smokers leaving the cigarette butts in the ashtrays.

>> FORCE MAJEUR: The HOST accepts no liability to pay compensation for any loss, damage or changes arising from unforeseeable circumstances beyond the HOST’s control such as (but not limited to) war, riot, civil strikes, floods, and closure of airports due to adverse weather conditions (including volcanic activity and ash related delays) or other events beyond the HOST’s control. It’s GUESTS’s responsibility to ensure GUESTS are adequately insured.

>> A "Short Term Rental Agreement" will be sent to the GUESTS after booking.