6 lovely rural houses with a pool in Gran Canaria

Let me introduce 6 lovely rural houses with a pool in Gran Canaria. More and more we look for places to stay surrounded by nature, that let us enjoy the simple things in life. So I’ve put together these 6 lovely rural houses with a pool in different parts of Gran Canaria, ideal for a few days of relaxation and switching off.

The 6 rural houses at a glance

• How many: 6 rural houses with a pool spread across the island.
• Areas: Mogán (south), Agaete (north-west), Santa Lucía (south-east), Moya (north) and Vega de San Mateo (centre).
• Capacity: from couples to groups of 10.
• Pool: private at most; some shared or heated.
• Best time: all year (mild climate; some heated pools).
• Great for: families and groups after nature and quiet.

Casa Rural Los Pinos

Casa Rural Los Pinos is in Mogán, one of the municipalities with the most hours of sun a year. The house has 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchen with microwave and fridge, a washing machine and a bathroom with bidet. Note that the property charges a supplement for towels and bed linen. The stay includes free bikes, an outdoor pool, a garden, free WiFi and mountain views. The area around Casa Rural Los Pinos is ideal for hiking and cycling.

Area: Mogán (south)

Capacity: ~4 (2 bedrooms)

Pool: outdoor, heating optional

Great for: hiking and cycling.

👉 See availability and prices at Casa Los Pinos

Casa Rural La Asomadita in Agaete

Casa Rural La Asomadita is a 10-minute drive from Puerto de las Nieves in Agaete and has magnificent views over the Agaete valley. It has a cosy patio with a private pool. The house is spacious, with 2 double bedrooms, 2 bedrooms with twin beds and a kitchen with oven, microwave, coffee maker, dishwasher and washing machine. Casa Rural La Asomadita has a games room with a pool table, a bright dining room and a living room with sofas, a TV and a fireplace. It also includes 3 free bikes. At Puerto de las Nieves there’s a beach and a ferry connection to the island of Tenerife. Gran Canaria airport is a 50-minute drive away.

Area: Agaete (north-west)

Capacity: up to 10

Pool: private, heated

Great for: groups and large families.

👉 See availability and prices at La Asomadita

La Casita de La Rueda in Santa Lucía

La Rueda is in Santa Lucía, 32 km from Playa del Inglés. It offers free WiFi and a shared outdoor pool. The accommodation has a private bathroom, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a kitchen with microwave and toaster, and a fabulous solarium. Towels and bed linen are provided. La Rueda is 18 km from Maspalomas and 50 km from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. It has private parking.

Area: Santa Lucía (south-east)

Capacity: ~4 (2 bedrooms)

Pool: shared, on a 4,000 m² estate

Great for: couples and small families.

👉 See availability and prices at La Casita de la Rueda

Villa Mica in La Vega de San Mateo

Villa Mica is a rural house in Vega de San Mateo with a private pool and views of the town and mountains. It has 3 separate bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a living room, a well-equipped kitchen, free WiFi and private parking. Villa Mica also has a solarium and the area is perfect for hiking. Playa del Inglés and Maspalomas are 70 km from Villa Mica. Gran Canaria airport is 39 km away.

Area: Vega de San Mateo (centre)

Capacity: up to 8 (3 bedrooms)

Pool: private, heated

Great for: large families and groups.

👉 See availability and prices at Villa Mica

Casa El Roble

Casa El Roble is in Barranco del Pinar, Fontanales, in Moya. The house is rented as a whole, with two bedrooms, a satellite flat-screen TV, a kitchen with microwave and fridge, a washing machine and a bathroom with shower. You can switch off and enjoy the outdoors, as it has a lovely garden with an outdoor pool, a barbecue and a terrace.

Area: Fontanales, Moya (north)

Capacity: ~4 (2 bedrooms)

Pool: private

Great for: nature and hiking in the green north.

👉 See availability and prices at Casa El Roble

Casa La Perlita

Casa Rural Mi Perlita is in Vega de San Mateo and has 2 bedrooms, a TV with satellite channels, a kitchen with microwave and fridge, a washing machine and 1 bathroom with shower. It also has a lovely garden and outdoor pool. It also has parking, a barbecue, a terrace and WiFi.

Area: Vega de San Mateo (centre)

Capacity: ~4 (2 bedrooms)

Pool: private

Great for: couples and small families.

👉 See availability and prices at Casa Rural Mi Perlita

Which to choose for your trip?

• Groups or large families: La Asomadita (Agaete, up to 10) or Villa Mica (San Mateo, up to 8).
• Couples or small families: Casa Los Pinos, Casa El Roble, Mi Perlita or La Casita de la Rueda.
• Southern sun: Casa Los Pinos, in Mogán.
• Green north and nature: Casa El Roble, in Fontanales (Moya).
• Near the airport and Las Palmas: Villa Mica and Mi Perlita, in Vega de San Mateo.

Is it worth staying in a rural house in Gran Canaria?

If you like waking up surrounded by nature, with your own pool and without the rush of a big hotel, absolutely. Gran Canaria has very different microclimates, so you can choose between the sun of the south, the valleys of the north-west or the green of the north without changing island. Our tip: think first about how many of you there are and which area you want to base yourselves in, and choose the house from there.

I hope you’ve enjoyed this post and that soon you’ll be able to switch off in Gran Canaria at one of these rural houses with a pool.