MELON HOUSE WITH SHARED POOL IN LA HERRADURA (Costa Tropical) FOR 6 PEOPLE In a quiet residential neighbourhood of villas, just 700 metres from the sea, you'll find this 135 m² house designed to give the whole group plenty of room to breathe. Three double bedrooms and four bathrooms mean everyone gets their own corner without feeling cramped. The south-facing orientation and two large terraces let the light pour in from every side, and from the house you can enjoy panoramic sea views. It's a comfortable choice for anyone who wants the beach close by without giving up the calm of a residential area. INSIDE THE HOUSE. The three double bedrooms are all on the ground floor, each with terrace access and air conditioning, so summer nights won't give you any trouble. The four bathrooms are split between one with a bathtub and three with showers, all fitted with a hairdryer, which makes life a lot easier when there are six of you under one roof. The custom-built kitchen comes equipped with an oven, microwave, dishwasher, ceramic hob and coffee machine — everything you need so you don't have to eat out every single day. The living room has a TV and free wifi, and there's a washing machine and iron for longer stays. There's no heating, so it's worth bearing that in mind if you're travelling in the colder months. OUTSIDE. The house has two large terraces with garden furniture, the perfect spot for breakfast with sea views or dinner as the sun goes down. Parking is covered, with a reserved space — a detail you'll appreciate on the Costa Tropical in summer. The pool is shared, angular in shape, measuring 16 x 7 metres with a depth of between 100 and 170 cm. It's open all year round from 10:00 to 21:00, and there's a shower and toilet in the pool area. WHERE YOU ARE. You're in La Herradura, in a residential neighbourhood of villas, 700 metres from the beach and the sea, with shops, a bakery and a pedestrian area at the same distance. The shopping centre is 25 km away and the bus stop 850 metres. If you enjoy diving, there's a diving centre 1 km away, and the marina and yacht harbour are each 2 km off. For golf, the 18-hole course is 10 km away, and if surfing is more your thing, the surf school is 700 metres from the house. From here you can head off to Almuñécar, Nerja, Frigiliana or Granada, and if you feel like a change of scenery, Sierra Nevada and its ski slopes are also within a reasonable drive, as are the hiking trails of Sierra Almijara and Sierra Tejeda. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW. Having a car is recommended for getting around comfortably, since although the beach and shops are close, the more interesting day trips mean travelling further. The house allows luggage to be loaded and unloaded right at the door. The owner does not accept groups of young people. The nearest train station, Málaga, is 72 km away, and the Motril ferry is another option for those arriving from outside the province.