What an astonishing village!...It had everything!...I don't even know what to begin with...perfect for families, for couples, for friends, it's perfect in any way and what made it all even better was how attentive Alexander was. He met every need we had, he was nice and courteous even when we made it a bit difficult (we traveled with 6 kids and they caused a bit of havoc).The house was very nice but the view was absolutely incredible,...right out of a post card or a movie. Waking up and having breakfast looking at the sea from a dead center position in the valley was an experience out of this world.We want to thank Alexander for making this vacation one to remember forever.

A large, usable terrace with a wonderful sea view is the highlight of the house. The beach(s) within walking distance are beautiful, consist of coarse beach and partly stones, well visited, but not too crowded, unfortunately the sea is sometimes dirty. For more sensitive natures, we recommend bathing shoes for the sea as well as mosquito repellent for staying outdoors. The pool is a salt water pool. The property as a whole could do with some modernization. The style and furnishings are old school. The dishwasher is small (approx. 50% volume compared to standard), the oven is a standalone mini oven. The barbecue on the terrace was usable, although the coal holder was already damaged. Unfortunately, some of the outdoor units of the air conditioners (single units only in bedrooms) are mounted directly next to bedrooms, so these rooms are not so usable for noise-sensitive people. Alex was a friendly and helpful host. We (2 families with a total of 4 children between 7 and 18) had a great vacation overall.

Lovely location. Excellent sea view from villa. Alexander looked after us very well.

I would recommend this location to anyone, truly exceptional! My husband and x2 children (ages 1 and 3) stayed at the Villa D'Arte for 3 weeks with various family members joining for shorter spurts. This location is incredible and great for kids of any age! PROS: Near perfect Every amenity needed (linens, beach towels, detergent, kitchenware); Alex is responsive but not intrusive; very secure (guard at entrance, beautiful iron on every door/window); private (not many neighbors/lines of sight); the grounds are immaculate; quiet beach with cafe within walking distance; the artwork is wonderful and commissioned for this location. CONS: Minimal :) No laundry basket; a few less-than-ideal access points for kids (we brought a portable mesh gate and tied to stairs, used the lawn chairs to create barrier to the pool); one issue with the AC that was addressed immediately; some of the fixtures are of lower quality. In summary, this is truly a wonderful place to spend a vacation in Costa Brava and we can only hope to return one day!