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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 9.6
Couple |
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El Castillar is a beautiful house, located in a very nice place and with a mega view! You have complete privacy here and it is very quiet.
Also a paradise for our dogs, you can walk straight into the mountains from the h...

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Landlord's response

Very nice to have met you!! Snow, wind, rain and luckily also sun!! Really experienced all weather types. Good luck with your challenge!!
See you guys this summer greetings Monique and Johan

May 2022

an average of 9.3
With the family |
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A beautiful and spotless house, from very nice owners, in the middle of the mountains. The path to it required a somewhat higher car, and quite exciting with oncoming traffic, but once you're there, you don't want to leave! So ...

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Landlord's response

Thank you for the nice words and for the delicious stroopwafels!! And what a beautiful picture!!
Greetings Johan and Monique

October 2021

an average of 9.6
Couple |
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Wonderful restful holiday! If we had known the condition of the unpaved access road, we would have rented an SUV or jeep. Then we might have made more trips. . But all in all it went well.

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Landlord's response

We enjoyed you and got a new lifeguard with an 8!!
The road will be made and filled this week, fortunately. Nice to have met you!!

September 2021

an average of 10
With the family |
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We had a wonderful holiday!

We were received super hospitably in a very nice and clean house, which is in a very nice place. (And the beds were lovely!)

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You hit exactly the heat wave, so unfortunately there were no turtles to be seen for the boys! Thank you also for the conviviality and the nice words!
Greetings Johan and Monique

August 2021

an average of 9.9
With the family |
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We enjoyed it. of the pool, the view, the tranquility. The kids loved it. A beautiful holiday home both inside and out. Definitely worth repeating.

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Landlord's response

Glad you enjoyed it so much, and we enjoy that!! Hope to see you soon.
Greetings Johan and Monique

August 2021

an average of 8.3
With the family |
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Had a fantastic time here! What a beautiful experience this was. The view is amazing and the freedom you feel here is indescribable. Far from everything and everyone, wonderful tranquility. By the way, you can also just look up...

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Landlord's response

Beautiful words from a beautiful family!! Glad to have had you as guests !!

Johan and Monique

August 2021

an average of 9.5
With the family |
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After a warm welcome from Monique and friends, our holiday here could finally begin. Here you can really relax, away from all the hustle and bustle of the city. Shops and restaurants are only a 20-30min far. Those who love priv...

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Landlord's response

Beautiful words from beautiful people !!
It was nice to have you as guests !!
Johan and Monique

July 2021

an average of 10
With the family |
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Had a wonderful holiday in your beautiful home. Children have enjoyed your pool and the surroundings.
You are at the top of our list if we are 👍🏼 in the area again. Monique what a power woman 😊 you are thank you for ev...

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Landlord's response

Glad you enjoyed it so much !! You were great guests !! Hope to welcome 😊🤗 you again

August 2020

an average of 10
With the family |
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We really enjoyed the house and its surroundings. Wonderful tranquility, and yet in no time you are in Lorca or Aguilas. Murcia is also doable.

The pool was really a godsend, what a relief that is. We have had very ...

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Landlord's response

Glad you enjoyed it so much, we enjoy that too. You hit it exactly with a heat wave, but luckily we had a lot of fun with the pool!! Thank you for your nice words and hope to see you soon!!

August 2020

an average of 10
With a group |
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GREAT HOUSE, WONDERFULLY QUIET, SUPER HOAST S MONIEK AND JOHAN
VERY CLEAN , FANTASTIC ENVIRONMENT !!
WE FELT RIGHT AT HOME
WE WERE THE FIRST TO BE THERE AFTER THE CORONA TIME
WE WERE 3 GENERATIONS AND FOR ...

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Landlord's response

Hello girls
It was exciting for you and for us at this time whether it would all go ahead! Thank you for the nice words and the fun!!
Johan and Monique

August 2020