Casa Tiki is a detached villa located in the upmarket Calle Laguna of El Palmeral less than 600 metres from the beachfront.

This property is private and gardens are not overlooked with some unique bespoke features. Consisting of 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms inside a walled plot so it is ideal for pets.

Level access from the street via a gated and walled entrance way, is a driveway with a 35m2 semi basement garage / Gym / workshop.

The constructed built size is 139.85 m2 with the main living space being one floor above street level. A covered terrace entrance with seating area that is great to enjoy the established and sculptured Wisteria twining vine that seasonally produces large panicles of beautiful spring blooming flowers.

Entering a warm homely hallway with the open plan lounge and dining area on the right, this is 19.25m2 in size however in recent years had an extension of a reading room that is 10.34m2 providing 29.59m2 overlooking the terrace and gardens.

The wooden kitchen is fully equipped and designed in its 7.50m2 with gas hob, electric oven, extractor, fridge freezer, dishwasher with an American style breakfast bar constructed of 4mm national granite with inbuilt power bar and USBs. This room exits to the nursery and herb garden for those who enjoy to cook with fresh ingredients.

The front double bedroom 11.55m2 plus ensuite 5.74m2 = 17.29m2. The ensuite has a sunken jacuzzi bath, ideal for numerous health benefits, including easing muscle tension and improving blood circulation throughout the body. The bedroom has freestanding wardrobes, invertor A/C and ceiling fan with views to the pond area.
The family bathroom shared by the other two bedrooms has a large oversized shower and utility room with a stacked washer – dryer system.

The rear bedroom / office is 11.20m2 with fitted wardrobes and overhead storage has views to the natural stone terrace and rear garden.

The third bedroom is a twin room ideal for teenagers, it is 12.75m2 with plugs fitted to accommodate gaming consoles and USB devices with wall mounted screens. This room has invertor A/C and fitted wardrobe with overhead storage.

A floating wood decking area for entertaining or simply to chill consisting of a master crafted Tiki Bar, setting the resort style theme of the entrance. Using to its South - East orientation with mature trees, this is a fantastic area for entertaining and BBQ day for sunshine or at night soaking up the ambiance enhanced by solar lighting whilst listening to the waterfall at the one metre deep rockery pond. Listen to the nature and enjoy the serenity of this very private setting. Landscaped to have a lush tropical outlook has an added advantage by being up to 4 degrees cooler in the summer heat, which was planned whilst being low maintenance with an above and below irrigation system.

If a pool is required, this can easily be adapted to the pond area with a pump house already installed.

Fine established Bougainvillea trees create archways along side the property to the rear natural stone terraces and banked garden areas. For sun bathing, via the covered entry terrace is an external staircase to the 100m2 solarium with sea and mountain views. The property is on mains water, electric, sewage with fibre optic internet and solar panels for the water with an electric back up.

It is a 4 minute walk to the beach, bars and restaurants. As a lifestyle base, the villa offers fantastic private outdoor space with a combination of shaded terraces overlooking the plantation and garden, sun terrace front and rear, with an external staircase to the solarium providing nice coastal views.

This family home is a great option to acquire a Spanish villa with mod cons, landscaped gardens in a private setting whilst being so close to a blue flag beach.

It is possible subject to planning permission to add another floor to the house comparable to two of the neighbouring Villas that were exactly the same footprint.

This house is well-connected to services and amenities within walking distance, on the main bus stop route so a car is not required and only 29 metres above sea level so no steep hills!

This area is in majority deemed as Residential. We would describe this area as a focal point for full time living with a large percentage of working professionals owning property here and the connecting El Rumina.

As an area, this is zone for infrastructure is very strong with businesses such as Butcher's, Shops, Bars and Restaurants open all year with regular trade. This area is an example of non-touristic reliance however still popular for visitors due the blue flag beach, easy access to the commerial centre and close to the protected area known as the Rio Bajo. This is a lagoon that is a protected area with high ecological values, the habitat is a common residence for all kinds of birds. A great combination of hikes, nature walks, beach footage and close to the tourist attractions and golf. A great area to live full time or lock up and go holiday home.

Basic characteristics


Detached freehold house
1 level living space with 35m2 semi basement garage / Gym / workshop
139.85 m² built
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Terrace and 100m2 solarium
PVC double glazing that are dual colour windows – brown exterior and white interior. Integrated roller blind and bug screens.
Oil central Heating
Invertor A/C in all bedrooms and lounge
Parking Vado to guarantee driveway access
Solar water
South, east orientation
386.70m2 walled and landscaped garden with bespoke features

IBI is 451,15 Euros PER YEAR (council tax).

Who We Are
We are an Irish owned company and trading since 2005. We are CIF registered in Spain (Number B04833737) & inscribed in the "Registro Mercantile de Almeria", AIPP regulated and CIPS - Certified International Property Specialist, we are also a member of the National Association of REALTORS® with NRDS ID: 061237049.

We offer more than just selling property. The company was formed as a combined venture between Stephen Howlett and Victoria Venturini. We have three children together (Two born in Almeria). This has provided us with experiencing many different aspects from local integration to schooling since our permanent move from Dublin, Ireland to Mojacar, Costa Almeria, Spain in 2003.

We found that our life experience was just as important as our professional. Community and lifestyle are important, so as parents, we ensure to be involved in the events and sponsor / promote many sports and youth events encouraging personal development.

At the VIP Almeria office communication is easy for us. We work with major national and international platforms to ensure marketing reach for our clients. Getting here is easy and we keep our website up to date with advice on how to get here from various airports. We do enjoy promoting our activity on social media such as our VIP Almeria Facebook page.

Our Buyers and Sellers are informed clients. Choosing a legal is equally as important as choosing the right agent, therefore we ask that when researching property options that you apply the same attention to an independent legal abogado. The Spanish word for a Lawyer is 'Abogado' and is the equivalent to a Solicitor or a Barrister in the UK or Ireland or Attorney in the United States.

We are here to present sound, straight talking advice as we are aware how daunting when purchasing overseas property, We are known as a very pro-active and progressive agency who works for the client's benefit. International buyers make up 23.4% of the property market and the population of Mojácar as an example has grown by 2,000 (41%) since 2000.

V.I.P Almeria can offer you all types of properties ranging from new build to resale opportunities. We also hold collaborations with developers and banks to offer key ready products at vastly reduced prices.

We are a key company to this area for introduction due to our multiple property and area exhibitions throughout Europe. Our client portfolio varies between Northern European, International and Spanish. We want people to enjoy this fantastic unspoiled natural area and have assisted so many integrating to the region which has a strong cultural identity.

VIP Almeria have been awarded many titles such as 2018's ‘Leading Real Estate Adviser, Almeria, Spain', No matter how big, successful or renowned a business may be, it goes without saying that, away from its own pool of talent and expertise, there will always be a network of trusted advisers behind the scenes helping to inform, guide and shape the way in which it operates. This is in addition to the awards, 2017 and in 2016 when we were given the title, Real Estate Firm of the Year, this award was set up to recognise the firms which are among the best and brightest when it comes to real estate, able to flourish in this dynamic sector.

Nominated and Winner of Best Broker, Costa Almeria, Steven Howlett was named as the Almeria Area expert by A Place in the Sun. He has also been involved in over a dozen successful TV shows which continue to this day. VIP Almeria have our own profile Section on "A Place in The Sun" which showcases our property listings, adding this to all major property portals including Rightmove Overseas to name a few options on where to see our listings advertised.

Real estate can be very intimidating to people are not familiar with its complexities hence why as an agent, we have the tools and resources to shortlist options that match the criteria. We know this market and how to deliver the finished article. Buying new or older house – calculate the extra works!

Our mentality and philosophy for selling has always been the same: DO NOT PUSH. When we are with a buyer, we always let the buyer steer the ship and make the final decision. We just provide the path to get there. As an Area expert, we have the tools and resources with the life experience to assist most questions and queries during the appointment. We feel that minute you start pushing as an agent, the buyer's natural psychological defences will go up, and they start to think that you might just be trying to make a sale. So how can clients tell that they are working with an agent who has their best interest at heart?

Look at our testimonials, these are from real people and uploaded in their own words. You can see how area focused we are to help match the criteria requested, we present options however if it is not on our portfolio, we will point you in the right direction to make an informed decision.

This year we added so many new listings to our list of captivating locations. Creating unique memories all along the coastline from Mojacar to San Juan. We have created zonal area markers between Mojacar to San Juan with every beach having its own page highlighting recommendations and properties in that part of the beach.

We will continue to promote Costa Almeria and assist buyers with help to have their lifestyle and criteria matched. Buyers are treated to “Behind-the-Scenes” cover points of interest like local amenities, things to do that suit your lifestyle and area matching. Life is not just the Beach!!

Remember it is not just the house but the location. We are the only agent in this area that will protect your freehold purchase with a 20-year title deed insurance as a gift. We offer real support and aftercare for our valued clients.

Our Sellers receive a breakdown of visits, feedback and fees payable should they consider an offer to reserve so they understand the net amounts plus comparisons of sale agreed in their neighbourhood. We also aid with all certification to be degree218 compliant.

As everyone is different in their needs and criteria; If the property you want is not already on our books, VIP Almeria are specialists in sourcing property investments to suit every need via our excellent and diligent collaborators. We use only like-minded agents with the same work ethic and who are regulated. We offer you what you want, not just what we have. This service costs you nothing extra. If you wish to consider us as a lead agent (Buyer's agent) we will be delighted to present all the options the area has, including area tours as location is so important.

Of all the services, we provide to home-buyers, one of the most essential is helping them seek out the best options available to them. Many people feel comfortable knowing that we put ourselves in their shoes and will offer insight of advantages or disadvantages in a particular area. It is important to have an entry and exit plan unless it is your forever home. We have developed some solid contacts in this area over the years, so before you commit yourself, please feel free to contact us and experience it for yourselves.

When you decide it's the right time for you to make a move or step forward, we would love to hear from you. Thank you for taking the time to look up our details and considering VIP Almeria as your agent.