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Johan & Monique

About Johan & Monique

On average receives a 9.5
Verified host
Languages spoken
German, English, Spanish, Dutch
Nationality
Netherlands

We are Johan and Monique vd Coolwijk. Living at the moment in the Netherlands, but stay regularly at our house in Spain, which we bought in 2000 as ruin. On the way, we have transformed the house into our palace with the help of many friends and family. In 2015 we got the opportunity to buy the house of the '' neighbors '' (2km away). We took this opportunity with both hands. Due to the fact that we ever want to make the switch to Spain. And then we have A to do something and B a bit of income too. We strive to make it as green as possible by means of wind and solar energy. The solar energy that we store in batteries, only for cooking and hot water, we are still dependent on gas for the time being. We also supply the house with our own spring water. This is about us and what we have in mind. We hope to greet you at our house.

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Reviews of El Castillar

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Average rating

9.5 / 10

Based on 36 reviews

Average per component

General impression 9.4
Location 9.4
Facilities 8.9
Equipment and state holiday home 9.3
Hygiene 9.7
Friendliness and service host 9.9
Price/quality 9.6
Child friendliness 9.1

an average of 9.5
With the family |

Very welcoming house, away from civilization: change of scenery guaranteed !
The host (Monique) is very friendly and helpful, without being intrusive.
Two small points of imprvmt:
1. Access difficult by car from ...

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Landlord's response

Thank you!! The main road is maked!! For you a little bit to late .
Monique

July 2023

an average of 9.6
Couple |
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Great located house, you hear nothing but birds and crickets in the evening. Very friendly owners, had great contact. It was quite hot when we were there, but thanks to the thick walls it was doable. Pool also helped.

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Landlord's response

Glad you enjoyed it so much, then we enjoy it too!! Thank you for the nice words and nice to have had you as guests!

June 2023

an average of 9.6
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We were looking for a quiet place and we found it, what a nice place to stay! Wonderfully quiet, fantastic views whichever way you look. The house has all the amenities you need, the conservatory is definitely our favorite plac...

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Landlord's response

Thank you for the beautiful sweet words !! Thank you again for the beautiful drawings you made, what creativity!! Nice to have met you.
Greetings Monique and Johan

November 2022

an average of 8.6
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Super stay. A week away from it all. Total privacy. You only hear the wind.

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Landlord's response

You were nice and pleasant guests !! The satay was, once again, delicious!!

September 2022

an average of 9.0
With the family |
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Top holiday home with a beautiful view of the mountains, very clean and large pool. Nice and quiet area. And beautiful beaches in the area.

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Landlord's response

Thank you for the nice words, nice to have met you !! Greetings Monique and Johan

September 2022

an average of 10
With the family |
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Had a super nice holiday. Great weather with a pleasant breeze.
Pool was also lovely again!
Recommended!

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Landlord's response

It was nice that you were there !! And now I can also see the fireworks !! You are a beautiful family!!
Greetings Johan and Monique

August 2022

an average of 9.0
With the family |
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During our stay in this beautiful neat house, we really enjoyed the surroundings, the peace and privacy. With about a 20-minute drive, there are plenty of shops/restaurants/beaches to be found. The landlords are very friendly ...

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Landlord's response

Glad you enjoyed it so much with us on the mountain !! It was nice to get to know you as a beautiful family!!

August 2022

an average of 8.8
With the family |
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For those who love peace and quiet, this is the ideal cottage. The road to it is unpaved, but that's part of it if you want to have peace and quiet. You are not far from the coast and the shops. Monique and her husband are very...

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Landlord's response

Thanks for the nice words !! You are a beautiful family, nice to have met you.
Johan and Monique

July 2022

an average of 9.4
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A very nice, well-kept house with a unique location: complete privacy and you look out over the mountains for dozens of kilometers. Lovely swimming pool. Electricity on solar panels and batteries, more than enough for normal us...

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Landlord's response

It was nice to get to know you!! And the shelter is in the making!! Glad you enjoyed it so much, we enjoy that too !! Greetings Johan and Monique

July 2022

an average of 8.3
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We have been on holiday for 2 weeks in this lovely house. We enjoyed the view and the tranquility. We made a lot of use of the swimming pool as there also happened to be a heat wave and that in the month of May. We were also al...

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Landlord's response

It was certainly fun and Max also won!! Then for your nice words.
Monique and Johan

June 2022