Finca Arcos

Rustic luxe in San Carlos. A renovated rental finca rooted in the island’s architectural heritage.

One for the traditionalists, Finca Arcos wears its history proudly. Step through the bougainvillea-covered stone archway and you’ll find relics from its past preserved throughout.

From textured tiled floors to knotted Sabina beams, the aesthetic favours the understated. Free from distractions, interconnected living spaces are arranged to prioritise effortless socialising and relaxation. Thick, whitewashed walls lend a private, cossetted feel, helping to keep the finca cosy in winter and cool the rest of the year.

Sensitively updated by its current owners, the kitchen has been given a contemporary edge with micro cement finishes and high-spec appliances, including a Smeg range cooker. Skylights cut into the original wooden ceilings allow light to flood into the muted space.

A separate dining room, featuring another wood burner, offers access to a covered outdoor terrace overlooking the scenic pool. Backdropped by fruit orchards and sweeping Morna Valley vistas, the scent of orange, lemon and apricot trees hangs in the air. Skirting the pool, there’s ample space for sun loungers and chill-out zones surrounded by greenery. For a far-reaching glimpse of the sea, head to the first-floor terrace.

Some of the best views can be enjoyed from the first-floor terrace, where you can catch a glimpse of the sea on the horizon, beyond wide-reaching, rolling hills.

Much like its easy-going location, nothing shouts here. The toned-down palette in all five bedrooms is soothing and airy, while bathrooms blend micro cement, brushed bronze, onyx, marble and stone to tactile yet subtle effect.