Mr & Mrs Smith

Can Ananja

Ibiza, Spain

This simple, stylish villa with a spectacular 22-metre saltwater pool is owned by a cool Danish couple. And it shows. Set in a woodland nature reserve in the mountains above Cala Jondal, this eco-conscious holiday house is only a 20-minute walk from the beach. But as alluring as that white sand is, you may find the privacy of all this low-key luxury keeps you anchored at Can Ananja. Especially with that dazzling pool which is as practical as it is pretty – floating steps separate the child-friendly shallow end from the deeper azure water. This chic but simple villa and lovely landscaped grounds feels utterly secluded even though it is only a short drive from the airport and within close reach of San José and Ibiza Town.

Need to know

• Rates information Varies depending on the season, but it is available from about €9,000 in winter to about €17,300 in the height of summer.
• Ideal for Groups of friends and families who are prepared to keep an eye on little ones.
• Sleeps 12
• Property style Homely minimalist villa with Danish interior design.
• Grounds These are dominated by the sea-view terrace area that looks down to Cala Jondal. There’s also an outside dining area and barbecue by the olive tree and a covered open-air lounge with outdoor soundsystem.
• Minimum hire One week.
• Children Can Ananja is suited to kids of all ages – Ibiza is a good place to be young and a great place to stay young. The most significant feature is that the shallow end of the pool is only 30–60cm deep and there is also a pool alarm, although small kids should always be supervised. Equipment provided/available for families: high chairs, cribs with high sides, gate on the staircase, Xbox. More...
• Booking process A 50 per cent deposit is required on booking, with full payment at least six weeks before arrival. A refundable security deposit is also required. Cancellation fees apply. Smith deposit taken when you book.
• Also No smoking in the bedrooms; no pets allowed.

Floor plan

• Bedrooms

  Two of the four bedrooms have their own private entrance, private terrace and a fridge for cool drinks.
  
  Bedroom 1: a double with ensuite shower on the top floor.
  Bedroom 2: a double with shared shower room.
  Bedroom 3: a double with shared shower room.
  Bedroom 4: a double with ensuite shower in an annex set apart from the main house.

• Kitchen

  It’s small but user-friendly with lovely wood cupboards and work surfaces. Three fridges, oven, gas hob with five rings and a dishwasher. There is a small pantry at the side of the kitchen that has two extra fridges and storage space.

• Living room

  The cushions scattered on the floor under a giant black-glass chandelier set the tone that this is a place for barefoot decadence. A large flatscreen TV with satellite and a working fireplace make this an excellent option even in colder months. There’s an alfresco lounge too as the glass doors open up onto a covered outdoor living area with more sofas.

• Dining room

  There’s a large table outside which seats 17 on the terrace, and also a table for 12 in the dining room, which has doors that open completely so that area even feels alfresco in mild weather.

• Poolside

  22mx4m solar-heated saltwater pool, with a shallow end separated by a bridge. It’s great for laps but also good for children. There’s an alarm system that detects if something falls in the pool.

• Gardens

  The grounds are dominated by the sea-view terrace area that looks down to Cala Jondal.

• Private parking

  There’s room for six cars inside the gates.

• Other

  There’s also an outside dining area and barbecue by the olive tree and a covered open-air lounge with outdoor soundsystem.