“After our initially disapointed in being told that the pool in the Garden was not going to be working !, We had a wonderful time at Blanca's holiday home, the location was minutes away from a beautiful beach, and the area was quiet and tranquil, very relaxing. Our daughters, who are 21 and 19, had a great time, they were able to come and go to the beach and town safely on their own. The town is in a great location for visiting the whole area, we explored all the small coves and towns nearby, and went up to Figueres and Cadaques to visit the Dali museums, both worth a visit. The house is also only 1.15 mins from Barcelona. This is a lovely place and Blanca is supper friendly and extremely communicative, and answered questions very quickly. we loved our stay here and are missing the beach already!.”
Design Home , steps from beach, 1h from Barcelona.
Design Home , steps from beach, 1h from Barcelona.

Blanca
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- 3 Bedrooms
- Sleeps 5
- 3 Bathrooms
About our home
Why We Love Our Home
It is, literally, steps away from the beach.
Centrally located, yet quiet and secluded, Siesta in a hammock in the shade of pine trees.
2 double bedrooms and one single; 2 and a half bathrooms. There is a master with a queen bed and ensuite. One bedroom with two twins and one third bedroom with a twin bed. Newly remodelled with the latest design materials and a luxurious flair.
Description
Our beloved beach house has been completely remodelled in 2018. Lluís is an architect and the renovation has been planned and executed with utmost care and attention to detail to maximize the space and to make it as functional and comfortable as possible. Only the highest standard materials have been used throughout and we are very happy with the outcome! We hope you will like it too ;-)
We have a new (small) pool (July and August) outdoor shower, bbq, sitting area, hammock... a cosy haven in the shade of the pine trees.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This beach house has been thought and designed for us to enjoy as a family. It isn't a rental home or an Airbnb. We prefer to exchange with families of 4, max 5, or couples. Because of its characteristics, we cannot accept groups of friends. We also reserve the right to cancel the exchange if the number of people staying increases after agreeing the swap.
Location, location, location!
We are located one block from the beach, in a quiet residential area a stone’s throw to the bustly town center. The sea promenade runs parallel to our home, so we are very central but also in a very relaxing little corner of the town. You won’t need to see anyone unless you want to.
“Costa Brava” means daring coast and this is exactly what it looks like. White stretches of beaches interrupted by rugged cliffs and tiny coves, all within walking distance from our place.
There is underfloor heating for comfort in the cooler months but we are lucky because the sun shines here 320 days a year and there is plenty to see in the area all year round.
The bus station is at the end of our street so within less than 80 minutes you can be in the center of Barcelona, 30 minutes and you are in Girona. There are also direct connections to the two main airports in our area (Girona and Bcn-El Prat). From Girona the high-speed train takes you to Madrid in less than 4 hours and to the heart of Paris in 6. We are so well located you can do a lot of sightseeing without even hiring a car.
We have completed 13 successful exchanges, are respectful of other people's homes and expect ours to be treated with the same care and respect. We will be happy to hear from you!
POINT SWAPS REQUESTS: minimum 10 night stay and 35€ per stay per person. This is our second residence, which means that we either need to drive there or hire someone who can prep the house. Thanks for your understanding.
Features
- Vacation Home
- Garden
- Balcony
- Pool
- Cleaner
- Wifi
- Cable TV
- Equipped for kids
- Car optional
- No smoking
- Central heating
- Dish washer
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Parking
- No pets
“We passed an excellent week at Blanca and Lluis’ vacation home on the Costa Brava. The house is modern and comfortable and is situated on a very quiet street just 2 minutes walk to the beach. The small town has many restaurants, bars and shops. Blanca provided us with an information pack on things to do in the area, and we took full advantage of this saving us a lot of time. There are beautiful walks in both directions from the main beach leading to smaller and more secluded coves. In mid May these were quiet. The weather was also a very comfortably in the high 20’s / early 30’s Celsius. Barcelona is an hour away and Girona only 45 minutes on the bus. A regular bus service direct from Barcelona airport to Platja d’Aro takes around 2 hours; all detailed on the Rome2rio App. Thanks Blanca and Lluis. ”
“We had a really fantastic time over the New Year in Blanca's holiday home. Fantastic location just a stones throw away from the beach. Such a pleasure to be outside in the winter sun and in the sea every day. There is so much to do around the Costa Brava; lots of wonderful coastal walks, delicious fresh seafood, beautiful Catalonian villages, Dali's birthplace and the cities of Girona and Barcelona. Blanca was a really great host with excellent communication and local tips. Thank you so much for looking after us!”
“It was a pleasure to stay in Blancas lovely beach home. Located in quite possibly the best part of Platja d’aro just one block from the beach. The amenities nearby were absolutely fantastic and we enjoyed great food and did some great shopping. We weren’t prepared for such a buzzy place, it was a great surprise. We easily took a bus from the nearby bus station into Barcelona one day also. Highly recommend Blancas house, we have already arranged with her to return. Thank you Blanca for a great few days ! ”
“This was a great swap. We needed an end of summer break/swap and arrived in Platja d'Aro where the weather was superb for October. As described, the house is but a 100m from the magnificent beach and promenade which was practically empty. A further 100m inland was the main street full of restaurants and beyond that so many shops. A wonderful location and although familiar with the area we found many new places to visit alternating with days doing nothing. Lots of good restaurants, two special days at Empuries and the coast road to Tossa del Mar. Well worth another visit, thanks Blanca for your hospitality. ”
“Blanca and her family were a pleasure to deal with. Our time in the Costa Brava was great and the house, though small, was very well appointed and had an unbeatable location steps from the beach. ”
“Blanca and her family spent a week at our place this December and they took such good care of our vacation home. Great guests that you can welcome to your home anytime.”
More about us
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Outgoing family of four: teacher+architect= cheerful twins
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Our beach house was recently featured in Spain’s leading interior design magazine El Mueble. You can see and read all about it here: https://www.elmueble.com/decoracion/casas-lectoras-casita-vacaciones-decorada-zara-home-y-calma-house-blanca-costa-brava_47282
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We are happy to exchange our cosy, newly designed seaside home with you!
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