Veredilla de San Agustin
www.vivegranada.com
Our two-story rental house in the Albaicin was my most satisfying Granada experience. My husband felt the house was a bit too rustic. Several floating tiles in need of repair were located in the hallway directly in front of the bathroom entrance; these tiles were hazardous, but since there was a hallway light we could avoid walking over them during any nocturnal "visits." The bath shower was quite small, with a small ledge on its wall side reminiscent of tubs advertised for the handicapped. I had to admit it was awkward. These were minuses, but the plusses outweighed these minuses. Two terraces and a large pool area were so spacious that these outdoor spaces were larger than the spaces inside the house that I estimate had about 1200 square feet.
When we arrived, the pool with pool sweep was a big surprise as it was not even mentioned on the web site; when we booked for $96 a night for three persons for three nights. Now the site features pictures of it. This pool area is perfect for summertime fun and there’s a walkway that connects the pool area to the upper terrace with table and chairs for eating. If one continues past this walkway one can enter a second story bedroom via a French door. This bedroom and the master bedroom share the bathroom with bath tube over tub that my husband disliked.
Off the downstairs kitchen is a grape arbor terrace with a pool bathroom-open shower, sink, and toilet. Adjacent to this terrace is an annex with twin beds in one room and living and dining furnishings in the other. This was open, but the agent said it was too cool to use during October (true).The kitchen had dishwasher, microwave, and all the cooking apparatus and serving utensils for at least five people.
In front of the kitchen and just to the right of the main entrance hallway was a small living room with color TV and dining set with chairs as well as a sofa and a couple of chairs. On the wall was a fascinating old framed map of the Alhambra and Albaicin. Under the TV was a collection of area maps, attraction brochures and the guest book full of former renters’ comments.
Did I mention the view? In the front at night a view up the hills of Sacromonte, full of gypsy caves, and a twinkle with lights demanded we take photos. Despite its blemishes, my son and I fell in love with this old dame of a casita; except for the first night, a Saturday which brought noise from two huge busloads of tourists up for a night walk of the Albaicin, I slept like a babe. Price varies according to number of people, but I consider this rental was a bargain compared to the rate at even budget hotels in the Plaza Nueva area.