Valle Gran Rey Cottage: Perfect for 2, 1 BR/1 BA - Rustic House with Spectacular Terrace Views

1 bedroomSleeps 256 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Washer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Taguluche, CN

Charco del Conde85 min drive
Playa de La Puntilla86 min drive
English Beach87 min drive
La Gomera (GMZ)107 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

dormitorio 1

1 Queen Bed

baño 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

RURAL HOUSE , WITH SPECTACULAR VIEWS FROM LARGE TERRACE

Watch the dolphins on the ferry to La Gomera, then drive for 1 hr 10 mins through amazing woods and mountains, before arriving in Taguluche.
This picturesque village of 40 houses hidden away between the volcanic mountains, offers a quiet, beautiful escape for anyone wanting to relax.
At the end of the road, park the car and walk down a stone and grass footpath( uneven and not suitable for anyone who is not fit) that winds through the palm trees for 200 m before you reach SUNSET RETREAT. Our house is at 100 metres above sea level. Enjoy the completely private terrace, with sunbeds and outdoor shower, a lovely garden with mango trees and banana trees and rose bushes. The evening are long and the sunsets into the sea are amazing. The night sky offers stunning views (no light pollution here) and the Milky Way is easily spotted.
This old tomato packing house, completely renovated, offers a kitchen, large bathroom and a bright living room. From the footpath you continue down to the coast with a great headland with views along the entire coast. The village has a church, BBQ area, bar/restaurant, another rocky beach and many walks.
If you want to get away from it all, this is for you!!!!

Property manager

Barbara shelley

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Minimum age to rent: 18

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Valle Gran Rey

Located in Valle Gran Rey, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Garajonay National Park and Playa de Heredia reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include CSI Events Tenerife and Tropical Fruit Garden. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Taguluche, CN

What's nearby

Playa La Calera - 84 min drive
Valle Gran Rey Beach - 84 min drive
Charco del Conde - 85 min drive
Playa de La Puntilla - 86 min drive
English Beach - 87 min drive

Getting around

La Gomera (GMZ) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

Restaurante Charco del Conde - 46 min drive
Tasca Restaurante el Carraca - 32 min drive
Restaurante Paraiso - 33 min drive
La Crema - 46 min drive
Casa Conchita - 22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is RURAL HOUSE , WITH SPECTACULAR VIEWS FROM LARGE TERRACE pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is RURAL HOUSE , WITH SPECTACULAR VIEWS FROM LARGE TERRACE located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Playa de Heredia and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Playa de Guariñén. Garajonay National Park and Playa del Trigo are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Wendy H.

14 Feb 2019

A traditional house in a stunning setting

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Sunset Retreat. The house had everything we needed for our 13 night stay. It was just as described on the website. The house was clean and well looked after. A minor problem encountered on arrival was quickly resolved by Barbara. The sunsets from the deck were amazing. Taguluche is a pretty, quite remote palm filled village and the views on the drive to reach it are wonderful. There are walks within the valley and plenty more on all parts of the island. La Gomera is a gem, whether relaxing is your aim or whether more physical pursuits are your thing.

Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Steve M., Oxford, UK

23 Nov 2017

Nice open plan bungalow in a quiet remote location

The name Sunset retreat says it all really. The building was originally a tomato packing workshop located on the terraces leading down to the sea below the village. At that time it was owned by the current owner's (Jose) grandfather. Barbara and Jose have lovingly updated the building to modern standards whilst maintaining a degree of the original building's features in the sensitive way that a family heritage would. The sun terrace has a footprint as large as the house itself. 50% shaded and 50% open, it catches the sun from mid morning through to incredible sunsets out to sea. Barbara is an excellent host and communicator and our whole booking process was very smooth. Take note of her advice for a trouble free stay especially with regard to travelling logistics (cars, ferries etc.) and travelling light with backpacks rather than heavy cases. The footpath down to the house is 400m long and classically Gomeran in it's steep rocky nature. You won't be able to wheel anything down. The house has a good washing machine, freezer, microwave, gas hob and refrigerator so you are really self contained. It is very comfortably furnished with a large double bed and two roll away single bed/sofas in an open plan bedsit area. Jose is an artist and art tutor and his work adorns the walls and sun terrace. There is a restaurant in the village approximately 1km from the house. It carries very basic shop items as well. Jolimar is the lady in charge and is very helpful. I would highly recommend a hire car as a necessity as the village is very remote from the main larger villages which have supermarkets (45 minute drive). The roads are winding and narrow but are excellently maintained. Parking is very easy at the top of the footpath. You need to be organised with shopping - but that process adds to the quiet solitude environment. We had no phone signal nor phone internet connection until driving 10 km out of the village although the village restaurant does have WiFi if you need it. 10 days without proved how intrusive those modern items are if you are looking to really get away from it. In summary, the November weather was kind to us and we enjoyed our stay immensely. La Gomera is a beautiful island with wonderfully welcoming locals. Thoroughly recommended!

Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Arie V.

24 Jan 2015

Peaceful Christmas

A perfect stay at Sunset Retreat! The information about Sunset Retreat we received before we left, was complete. It's a very well equiped home: nothing has been missed. Every day breakfast at the terrace with a beautiful view at the ocean: every day another view. We loved the silence of the environment and did some lovely hikings in the Taguluche barranco. The walk to Valle Gran Rey via Arure is recommended (long but, beautiful). The lady of the bar/restaurant in the village Tagaluche is very nice and helpful. Normally we don't visit a holiday place twice, but this home could be an exeption, as we loved it toooooo much! :-)

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Arie V.

24 Jan 2015

Peaceful Christmas

A perfect stay at Sunset Retreat! The information about Sunset Retreat we received before we left, was complete. It's a very well equiped home: nothing has been missed. Every day breakfast at the terrace with a beautiful view at the ocean: every day another view. We loved the silence of the environment and did some lovely hikings in the Taguluche barranco. The walk to Valle Gran Rey via Arure is recommended (long but, beautiful). The lady of the bar/restaurant in the village Tagaluche is very nice and helpful. Normally we don't visit a holiday place twice, but this home could be an exeption, as we loved it toooooo much! :-)

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David R.

10 Sept 2014

Everything we were looking for

Sunset Retreat was perfect for what my wife and I wanted--a quiet place, relatively private (only 2-14 hikers going by a day), a complete kitchen and a view of the ocean. Sunset Retreat had all these--and more including beautiful art on the walls, very clean when we arrived, and well maintained. It also had replacement light bulbs, toilet tissue, etc. Barbara answered all our questions quickly and gave us recommendations for restaurants in the area. It turned out we didn't go out for meals much, preferring to stay home, cook for ourselves and watch the sunsets. Be aware it is a long drive from the harbor--1.5 hours minimum and an hour from Valle Gran Rey--a great place to shop, visit and eat. Because of the narrow roads we wanted to be back to the Retreat before sunset. It is also a bit of a hike from the parking place to the house--something the owners let us know--so you will get your exercise! If you want to get away from "it all"--including not having internet service--I fully recommend Sunset Retreat. We have already booked two weeks for next year! There is lots of hiking available all over the island. The area around Sunset Retreat is particularly rough, but not far away in the park there are much easier trails. By the way, we fully enjoyed the sunsets--each day was different. We even had the pleasure of the full moon. Weather was cool in the mornings and lovely in the afternoons--plan to dress in layers during the "winter". The view of the ocean at the end of the path was magnificent. On the last day we had the pleasure of a big storm--heavy winds and rain. The house stood solid and safe. We used the patio a lot. It had an open area for sunning ourselves and a covered area for reading and staying cool. (Sorry for the late review!)

About the host

Hosted by Barbara shelley

Both of Jose's parents are from La Gomera. The old tomato packing house belonged to Jose's Grandparents. and he dedicated many summers reforming the house . I am from England, and came to teach English in Tenerife about 20 years ago. The first time I visited Taguluche, I fell in love with the house and the village. The magic of Sunset Retreat has stayed with me ever since.

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