Finca La Octavia

It’s a peaceful spot away from the bustle, and the vegetation makes the beautiful grounds especially lovely. The service was very good, and I really enjoyed my stay.

I was supposed to stay here, but it was the owner's birthday and she asked me not to use the facilities. I found her manner completely lacking, and she refused to return my money. She was very rude and tried to call me persona non grata. She also never gave me a receipt.

Elena, the owner, was warm and attentive and made sure we had an excellent stay. We’ve visited twice and loved it both times. The pool is unique and, like the garden, very well maintained. Our room was spotless and comfortable, everything worked as it should, and the air conditioning was just right. There’s parking for your car. They don’t serve breakfast or other food, but there are plenty of nearby places to get what you need, plus designated spots where you can enjoy a quiet breakfast.

We rented the whole place for five days with friends to celebrate my birthday, expecting to have the property to ourselves since there was no breakfast or staff included. Instead, the manager kept turning up wherever we were without asking, which felt intrusive and wasn’t what we’d booked. She did have a few kind gestures, like warming milk for breakfast when we didn’t have kitchen access and selling us a jug of water. The pool and barbecue area were nice in a rustic way, but the rooms and other spaces felt old and neglected. The water pressure was so weak that showering was difficult. Guests weren’t allowed to have loud parties, yet the owner's son had one next door until 6 am, with blasting music and someone shouting into a microphone. It felt like we couldn’t have a party, but couldn’t sleep either. None of the 12 of us would come back. I’d suggest giving guests more privacy when the whole property is rented privately.