Villa for holiday rental in El Rosario, Marbella, Málaga

Located in the peaceful residential area of El Rosario, just east of Marbella, Villa del Gato is a spacious and private family home offering sweeping views across the sea, mountains, olive groves and golf fairways, generous outdoor spaces, and excellent proximity to Marbella's leading international schools and beaches.

With a large, beautifully landscaped garden, the villa offers 533 m² of built space across three levels, providing comfortable and versatile living for families or long-term residents seeking privacy, space and, if required, self-contained staff accommodation.

Villa layout
Ground floor
The entrance level is anchored by a bright and generous living room with fireplace and Bösendorfer grand piano, complemented by a large, fully equipped kitchen, an entrance hall, a home office and a guest WC. From the living room, wide doors open onto a large shaded terrace with BBQ area and table football, overlooking the private pool and garden—an ideal setting for outdoor dining, entertaining and family life.

The lower level offers two bedrooms and a family bathroom, well suited to guests or additional family members, along with extensive laundry facilities. If preferred, the larger bedroom lends itself equally well to use as a home cinema, fitness room or separate living area, and benefits from a pre-installed kitchen. With its own independent access via the garage, this level could function as a fully self-contained apartment—ideal as a granny flat or staff quarters.

Upper floor
Arranged off a spacious landing, the upper level offers four generous bedrooms, each enjoying open views towards the sea and surrounding mountains. The master bedroom suite includes a separate dressing room. Three rooms have balconies; one features a substantial shared, covered balcony that makes the most of the exceptional panorama.

Outdoor spaces
The landscaped garden has been thoughtfully designed with five distinct seating areas, each with its own sense of seclusion while sharing the villa's unobstructed views across the sea, mountains, olive groves and golf. Further outdoor features include:
- Private swimming pool
- Secluded jacuzzi (8-person) with exceptional views
- Multiple terraces and covered outdoor living areas
- BBQ and entertainment terrace off the main living room

Garage, parking & storage
The lower level includes a private double garage, additional storage rooms and an independent entrance. A third car can be accommodated within the plot, with ample further parking available on the quiet private street below.

Location
El Rosario is one of Marbella's most established and sought-after residential addresses, valued for its tranquillity, greenery and effortless access to the coast and town. The area's best beaches are five minutes by car; Marbella's old town and Golden Mile are within ten.

Nearby amenities
- El Rosario shops, pharmacy and restaurants—approx. 5 minutes
- Marbella Golf and Country Club—approx. 5 minutes
- Santa Clara Golf—approx. 5 minutes
- Marbella town centre—approx. 10 minutes
- Best local beaches—approx. 5 minutes
- Málaga International Airport—approx. 35 minutes

International schools
- Colegio Alborán—approx. 5 minutes
- English International College (EIC)—approx. 10 minutes
- Swans International School—approx. 12 minutes
- Aloha College Marbella—approx. 20 minutes
- Laude San Pedro International College—approx. 25 minutes

Key features
6 bedrooms · 5 bathrooms · 533 m² built area · large landscaped garden · private pool and jacuzzi · sea, mountain, olive-grove and golf views · multiple terraces and balconies · double garage and private parking · quiet, established residential setting