10/10 Excellent
Mandy S.
16 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bocanejro, Tenerife
This is a compact but wonderful property that is ideal for a couple looking for a tranquil break away from it all. We arrived after 11pm due to flight times and Alex, the owner, was fine with that and very friendly as he guided us down the steep steps. The property is well equipped and furnished with a good kitchen so you can cook or enjoy a barbecue out on the verandah/covered balcony that looks out onto a rocky alcove. The bedroom and bathroom are both compact but good for a couple. The wi-fi is excellant.
In addition to the covered balcony, there are a couple of sunloungers nearer the alcove for those who want to sunbathe with an outdoor shower close at hand.
The unique feature of this property is a rock pool to the right of the alcove that serves as an ocean jacuzzi. We would recommend wet shoes to climb down the improvised concrete steps and over the rocks. It can only be used at low tide but it is simply fantastic to cool off in with the waves flowing from two directions. If it is very windy then the waves can be strong so be cautious but the rocks in the pool afford surprisingly comfortable places to sit and enjoy the water.
The wildlife in the alcove is fascinating with red and black crabs, a few small lizards on the sunlounger terrace and if you are lucky then you may see dolphins passing by, an amazing sight.
Bocanejro is very peaceful with a community association bar that sells a few food basics along with cold beers and soft drinks. It is a 10 minute walk to the nearest beach that has a nice beach bar and a further 5 minute walk to the marina at Radazul that offers four or five restaurants, cafes and bars. It is a peaceful rather than lively place with friendly people.
Hiring a car enables visits round the island - Santa Cruz is about 20 minutes away - but the bus service is fine and quite exhilirating on steep hair-pinned roads. The nearest supermarket - Super Dino - is higher up in Radazul but will deliver orders if more than €60 so not a problem. Annabelle, Alex's mother, lives on the top floors and was friendly and helpful when they delivered our groceries for the week.
This is an idyllic get away from it all place. We shall miss the sound of waves on the rocks, the moonlight on the ocean and tranquil peace of the place.
