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Masia Santa Monica was the perfect venue for our recent family reunion. We had all the seclusion being set on a hillside and surrounded by mature forest (I came across two deer one morning) gives you, yet were only a 10min drive down to the beach at Platja de les Barques. The house, with its sweeping views out to sea, was comfortable and had all the amenities needed for kids and grownups alike to enjoy a week reconnecting with each other.
The kids were most often found in the swimming pool or around the pool table. The kitchen was a pleasure to work in, and with the bbq area outside more than met our cooking needs. The extra freezer was especially welcome during the heat wave. The breakfast nook, endlessly-long dining table and the fairy-light lit outdoor dining table gave us great options for sharing our meals.
The only downside was the lack of air conditioning in the bedrooms, which made the sweltering nights challenging. Lots of fans were available to us though, which was great help.
Ana was a fantastic host, not just for the lovely flowers she welcomed us with! Our visit was delayed for 2 yrs by covid, and she was as responsive and accommodating through it as she was during our stay. She provided lots of helpful information to help us make the most of this lovely haven in Catalunya, including connecting us with a photographer, taxis, chef, and even booking us a slot at the local tennis club. Particularly helpful was her info on local shops, including their location on google maps.
It was a delight to stay in this centuries-old house, so full of character, and to add our own story to its history. We’d gladly stay there again.