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CAN CARANTA Catalina House - Splendid 18th Century House in Pals

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

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3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8211 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

CAN CARANTA Catalina House - Splendid 18th Century House in Pals

A splendid old town house with 225 square meters of built are and 100 square meters of fantastic garden with a private swimming pool and porch. Beautiful house 5 kms away from the beach.

The house has been completely refurbished mixing the XVIII century antique house with XXI century avant-garde architecture. Fantastic location in the centre of the medieval town of Pals (Girona).

The house has a very nice living room with a fire place. The place is decorated with a mixture of Antique and contemporary furnishings to offer all the commodities. The house is equipped with a WIFI connection.

Free parking on premises for 2 vehicles.


Register Number: HUTG001745 / HUTG001746


SURROUNDING AREA: 'Can Caranta' is situated on the Medieval town of Pals. All around the town centre you can see splendid Gothic buildings, like the present-day museum of submarine archaeology Ca La Pruna, a fortified mansion from the 15th-16th century. It also holds a permanent exhibition of wines and cavas of Catalonia, a room offering temporary exhibitions of painters and sculptors.


In the town of Figueres (at 40Km) you will find Salvador’s Dali Museum. At 10 Km is La Bisbal d'Empordà famous for its ceramics. Close by are the Roman ruins at Ullestret, and many other historic medieval villages. Girona - capital of the province, with its Roman and Arabic history which can be seen in the old part of the city, also has a modern side, with great shopping, restaurants and night clubs (a 35 minutes drive).


ACTIVITIES / LEISURE: One of the most characteristic pictures of the coastline is the wide-open 3.5 kilometre long Pals beach with the Medes Islands in the background. Its special topography makes it the ideal spot to practice all types of water sports like windsurfing. Or if you prefer enjoying the surrounding secluded beaches of: Sa Riera, Sa Tuna, Aiguablava, Calella de Palafrugell or Llafranc (10minutes by car). Small sandy bays with rocky headlands, pine trees and clean water.


Only a few kilometres from Pals, in the town of L’Estartit, is the Medes Islands Marine Reserve, an archipelago formed by seven small islands that are admired the world over by people who practise underwater sports. A perfect place to practise: scuba diving, sea watching, snorkelling... and you don’t need to be an expert, because you will find professionals who will guide you and show you the most marvellous places in this privileged sea bed.

Property manager

Enric & Gemma

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Golf privileges
  • Golf nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2271 sq ft (211 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 17
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number HUTG-001745

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

About the neighborhood

Map
Pals, Girona

What's nearby

  • Pals Beach - 8 min drive
  • Begur Castle - 11 min drive
  • Platja de Pals Golf Course - 11 min drive
  • Platja de Sa Riera - 12 min drive
  • Aiguablava Beach - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Flaça Station - 21 min drive
  • Gerona (GRO-Costa Brava) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Entrecamps - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Vila - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mar Blau - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tapizzati - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pou Dolç - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does CAN CARANTA Catalina House - Splendid 18th Century House in Pals have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is CAN CARANTA Catalina House - Splendid 18th Century House in Pals pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at CAN CARANTA Catalina House - Splendid 18th Century House in Pals?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at CAN CARANTA Catalina House - Splendid 18th Century House in Pals?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is CAN CARANTA Catalina House - Splendid 18th Century House in Pals located?

This family-friendly Pals vacation home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Torre de les Hores and Church of Saint Peter. Mas Oller is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

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CAN CARANTA Catalina House - Splendid 18th Century House in Pals Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful escape
After a month in big cities this place let us unwind in a beautiful quiet town with a great layout, all the amenities you could ever need and a great yard w/pool
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Julia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect holiday home for family
The house was clean, spacious and had lots of charm. Well appointed kitchen. A lovely garden area with good sized pool. Local shops with a bakers and butchers very close by. We had an excellent stay and were sad to leave! Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony R.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
M T & L half term hols
Property was as advertised. Due to flight times we arrived at 23:00 hrs, couldn’t access the property due to the PIN code for the gate being incorrect. Tried ringing the property contact number we had with no success. Contacted VRBO for help, sadly the only thing they could offer was to book us another appartment elsewhere ( this was at 1AM in the morning! Anyways after a bit of a palaver we managed to find an alternate way in ! Apart from this appartment was great, the medieval town was nice for wandering about in.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Petra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderschönes Schmuckstück am Rande der Altstadt
Wir haben unseren Urlaub sehr genossen. Das Haus lässt keine Wünsche offen und man erreicht in sehr kurzen Wegen Bäcker, Metzger, Obst-und Gemüsehändler sowie eine hervorragende Gastronomie.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

2 F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Location
BOF
Belle maison, bien rénovée. Piscine vide à notre arrivée, bien sur on ne nous a pas prévenu avant. Compensation financière out de même obtenue. Une semaine a supporté les désagréments quotidiens des travaux dans la maison jumelle appartenant au même propriétaire: bruit et poussière en permanence.... Rapport qualité prix faible. Je ne recommande pas.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Ian P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can Catalina stay October 2019
Had a fantastic stay in Pals for our first family holiday. Love the property and the pool was great for our 6 month old son to play in. Pals is a beautiful place and as we had a car there are lots of places to visit within a 30min to 1 hour drive. Had only one issue with our stay. We found that the beds creaked a lot when sleeping if we moved or rolled about, which only was an issue as our son was sleeping in the cot in the same room. Apart from this a fantastic stay and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dolores F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Casa genial
Bien,pero me gustaría un poco más barato
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Prachtig huis in goede locatie
Zeer mooi huis. Volledig ingericht. Goede locatie met parkeer plaats. Jammer van kleine details zoals te weinig handdoeken of geen basis kruiden. Maar ja als je het weet ben je voorbereid. Leuk om zo naar de winkels en restaurants te lopen. Koop bij de bakker tegen over de madeleines. Ze zijn heerlijk.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Excellent
A very easy and clean house to live in everything you need. Good location,lovely bakery opposite.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

Lovely home; perfect location!
We thoroughly enjoyed 5 nights in this exceptional property! Three couples each had their own large bedroom and bathroom with lots of community space. We loved cooking together in the kitchen and eating outdoors or in. Well maintained and convenient to all of the Costa Brava. Pals itself is a beautiful town with all conveniences nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kate L.

What a beautiful house! Spspacious, luxurious, exquisitely renovated.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was so spacious that even with six couples and a child there was no crowding! Beautiful pool, fine quality renovation. And Pals was delightful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sandra E.

Lovely house and ideal location
We had a lovely holiday in Pals, the house Can Caranta was super with everything we needed. The best thing though, was the location with local shops on the doorstep and great restaurants and cafes within walking distance. The old town is charming and there are many interesting places to visit within a short drive. Most enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rafael P.

Una estancia maravillosa en un emplazamiento fantástico!!!
Muy recomendable
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susana

Espectacular... volveremos!!
Hacía tiempo que no disfrutábamos de una casa como la de Can Caranta. Las habitaciones espaciosas, con su vestidor y su baño, la cocina impresionante, el salón super confortable que da al jardín, una maravilla. Es perfecto para disfrutar del pueblo de Pals, porque estás en pleno centro con todas las tiendas a mano, restaurantes... y al mismo tiempo llegas a la casa y respiras una paz... Tiene una piscina monísima! La verdad es que nos la encontramos muy limpla y la atención que tuvieron con nosotros tanto Enric como Rosa Mª en todo momento también es digno de mención. ¡No dudéis en visitarla!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Summer holidays with friends
Maison tres fonctionnelle, chaleureuse et agreable idealement située dans le ravissant village de Pals. 1h de Barcelone, 30 mn de Girone et 15 mn de la magnifique plage de Callela de Palafrugell. Nombreux golfs aux alentours. Nous recommandons vivement cette maison. Suggestions : un parasol pour la terrasse et la clim dans toute la maison (actuellement uniquement dans une chambre) Merci a Enric pour sa disponibilité et sa gentillesse et Maria pour ses conseils.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

ALEJANDRA G.

The perfect place
Can Caranta is a marvelous place to live, pretty comfortable, perfect decoration, very close from everywhere and so nice. The beaches around are very beautiful and if you go like us with our children, they will enjoy so much in the swimming pool and feel secure as if they where at home. We recommend it for sure!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel J., Barcelona

Fin de semana inolvidable!!!!
Alquilamos la casa para pasar el fin de semana. Tres parejas y un bebé. La casa es preciosa, está muy bien decorada. Es muy cómoda ya que tiene tres habitaciones dobles con baño en cada una de ellas. También nos proporcionaron una cuna que solicitamos en el momento de la reserva. La cocina y el comedor están muy bien equipados, no falta detalle. Estuvimos en enero y pudimos disfrutar de la chimenea. La casa además dispone de un sistema de calefacción de suelo radiante muy confortable. La casa se encuentra en una ubicación ideal, en un pueblo tranquilo como Pals, cerca de la playa (5km) y rodeada de preciosos parajes rurales para visitar. A 15 min se encuentra la ciudad de Palafrugell donde hay un fantástico mercado de pescado, carne y verdura. La propiedad Enric y María Rosa son muy amables y muy atentos. Volveremos en verano para poder disfrutar de la piscina ;)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

What a lovely place --- we had a wonderful time!
We were two families vacationing together (total: 5 adults, 3 kids under age 5). This location was perfect, for grownups and kids alike. Very nice house in the most beautiful region of the Costa Brava without mass tourism. Relaxingpool and garden Inside the house it is very spacey and there is everything you need.. Its location was perfect for exploring this beautiful area of Catalonia. We really enjoyed exploring the immediate countryside, there are several beautifully preserved medieval villages within easy cycling distance. The beds were comfy and the bed linen and towels of a good quality. The house was clean and well presented. The kitchen facilities are excellent and all 8 of us really could sit in comfort and enjoy our meals in the pleasant dining area. The glasses, crockery and cutlery were all more than adequate. (We didn't use the BBQ or eat in the garden so I can't comment on this experience.) The village is full of restaurants so there is no need to cook if you don't want to and no need to drive in the evenings. We tried 3 restaurants and they were all good. The last day we did part of the 'Cami de Ronda', an ancient smugglers path along the stunning coastal scenery of the Costa Brava. The section we did, between the beach at Pals and SaRiera is beautiful, with stunning virgin coves along the way. The Costa Brava region of Spain is a "must see" for anyone who loves travel. We are hoping to come back as we didn't have enough time to see it all!. Thank you for all your help in making it a magical week for us all, we enjoyed our stay immensely! Thanks again Enric, it was great!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

helen m.

not quite as described
We stayed at the properly for a week (joined other family members who had booked it for 2 weeks). A lovely house but several things were not quite as described....only 2 sun loungers so had to take turns between the 7 of us! Poor WIFi connection so spent several days unconnected. Only one room had a fan so we asked for another one which turned up 2 days later covered in dust. Bedside lamp broken/no bulb. We didn't meet owner but Rosa, who managed it, didn't speak any English so communication could be difficult for people who speak no Spanish. Last annoying thing was that the pillows are very mean and bed sheets could have done with an update. Sorry but this property does not quite match it's description.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susanne G.

Beautiful stay at Can Caranta, Pals!
We stayed at Can Caranta, Aurora's House, for two weeks in June 2013. My husband, myself and our little 11 week old daughter had the most amazing stay in a stunning villa in the middle of the beautiful medieval village of Pals. The villa is so nice that some days we decided not to go out and simply enjoyed the house, the lovely pool and terrace. The house is exactly as described on the images, very clean, has a well equipped kitchen and stunning bathrooms. The inside of the house (downstairs) stays cool even when it gets very warm outside which is nice and refreshing. The garden and pool are serviced regularly. The house is located in the old medieval village of Pals just outside the old town walls. The village has small fruit and vegetable shops, convenience stores, etc and (very important!) a little store that sells delicious homemade artisan ice-cream. Take a stroll through the old village, it's worth it, especially before the shops open early in the morning. Supermarkets can be found in villages / towns nearby. We discovered a few small beaches along the coast that were not too touristy and enjoyed spending hours by the beach. The coastal walks are gorgeous and there are plenty of them. It would be advisable to come by car / rent a car to be able to explore the lovely area. A parking space is available on the property. We will definitely come back!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

Dias de descanso en CAN CARANTA, PALS
Vi la casa y me quede prendada de ella.... No teníamos claro donde pasar las vacaciones pero no dude cuando entré en Homeaway y vi CAN CARANTA. Fue como estar en casa, muy acogedora, cálida y confortable. No le falta detalle para pasar unos días de descanso. La cocina es muy espaciosa y con toda clase de comodidades. Las habitaciones grandes y cómodas igual que el resto de la casa. Teniamos Wifi en toda la casa. Tenemos que agradecer a Enric y Rosa su amabilidad desde el momento en que nos pusimos en contacto con ellos. Todo y que han sido unos días muy fríos de febrero, en la casa no se notaba ya que tienen muy buena calefacción. La visión nocturna de la piscina, era muy relajante, con el cambio de colores. En verano debe ser fantástico poder bañarse en ella. La casa esta situada muy cerca de centro de Pals, (precioso pueblo medieval) pero lo suficientemente alejada para estar tranquilo, sin ruidos. También esta cerca de hermosas playas y lugares de interés. Muy cerca de la casa hay una carnicería/charcutería/quesería/ donde se puede encontrar casi de todo, panadería, farmacia, colmados pequeños y prensa y a unos dos kilómetros un súper grande, también restaurantes. La gente del pueblo emana amabilidad lo que sigue haciendo muy cómoda la estancia en Pals. Enric, muchas gracias por facilitarnos la paellera.... nos salió una paella de "categoría". Recomendamos sin ninguna duda la estancia en CAN CARANTA. Queriamos descansar y lo hemos conseguido. Muchas gracias por haberlo hecho posible.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

Dias de descanso en CAN CARANTA, PALS
Vi la casa y me quede prendada de ella.... No teníamos claro donde pasar las vacaciones pero no dude cuando entré en Homeaway y vi CAN CARANTA. Fue como estar en casa, muy acogedora, cálida y confortable. No le falta detalle para pasar unos días de descanso. La cocina es muy espaciosa y con toda clase de comodidades. Las habitaciones grandes y cómodas igual que el resto de la casa. Tenemos que agradecer a Enric y Rosa su amabilidad desde el momento en que nos pusimos en contacto con ellos. Todo y que han sido unos días muy fríos de febrero, en la casa no se notaba ya que tienen muy buena calefacción. La visión nocturna de la piscina, era muy relajante, con el cambio de colores. En verano debe ser fantástico poder bañarse en ella. La casa esta situada muy cerca de centro de Pals, pero lo suficientemente alejada para estar tranquilo, sin ruidos. También esta cerca de hermosas playas y lugares de interés. Muy cerca de la casa hay una carnicería/charcutería/quesería/ donde se puede encontrar casi de todo, panadería, farmacia, colmados pequeños y prensa y a unos dos kilómetros un súper grande, también restaurantes. La gente del pueblo emana amabilidad lo que sigue haciendo muy cómoda la estada en Pals. Enric, muchas gracias por facilitarnos la paellera.... nos salió una paella de "categoría". Recomendamos sin ninguna duda la estada en CAN CARANTA. Queriamos descansar y lo hemos conseguido. Muchas gracias por haberlo hecho posible.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ingeborg T.

Einfach wunderbar
Wir waren eine Woche in diesem wunderschönen Haus und haben es sehr genossen. Hochwertige Ausstattung. Es hat sich rundherum gelohnt. Vielen Dank an die nette Betreuung.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Puri C.

Perfect holidays!
It's like being at home! The house is quiet, spacious, very clean, comfortable, with free wi-fi and a lovely pool. The kitchen is huge and very well equipped. It is located near the center of Pals, with supermarkets, ATMs, restaurants, butchers, pharmacies, bakeries, and everything necessary for a good stay. It is a small town, but very welcoming. In this area you can visit enchanting towns and fantàstic beaches on the Costa Brava.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Manuel W.

Home away - the name is the game here!
We spent a couple weeks at the property in Summer 2011 and had the most comfortable stay. The house itself (both halves) has just been exquisitely remodeled with lots of attention to detail and a very tasteful ineterior. Kitchen and baths are superb (Rainforest Shower) and we really felt like in a private home, not a vacation house. This is what makes all the difference about this place. We have rented many houses before and none was as comfortably and really "homey" as this one. What also contributes is that you have a small garden but are still downtown Pals. You step out the back door and have the local bakery, a fine butchershop, Groceriy stores and everything you need for daily (urban) life within footsteps. If you want to mingle you can easily get to know the locals and really feel home. Since the house was brand new remodeled there is nothing I can think if that would be reason for critizism. Communication with the landlord is easy and all was handled correct and easy. The area of the lower Emporda is very nice for cycling, windsurfing, sailing and general beach vacation. Lots of small cove-style beaches to try out and a trip to Gerona (30 mins) or Barcelona (90 mins) can bring the City-Vibe if you miss it after too much sun and beach. Nice shopping to be found in Palamos And Platja d'Aro. One final tip if you rent the house: Make sure to pick up a roast chicken from "Can Padres" - just 5 mins walking distance and eat it in the evening by the colorful illuminated pool. Maybe add some music and there you have your unforgettable moment ;-)