The Artist’s House with Private Pool

The Artist’s House with Private Pool Overview

First Impressions

You know what caught me off guard about The Artist’s House with Private Pool? It’s tucked away on this quiet residential street in Macarena, and honestly, you’d walk right past it if you weren’t looking. The building itself has that authentic Sevillian charm — none of the polished hotel facade you’d expect. When I first arrived, I actually wondered if I had the right address, but that’s part of what makes this place special. It feels like you’re staying at a friend’s beautifully renovated apartment rather than some generic accommodation.

The Space and That Pool

The apartment is thoughtfully designed with artistic touches throughout — hence the name, I suppose. What really sets this place apart is the private pool, which becomes your personal oasis during those scorching Seville afternoons. I mean, after spending hours wandering through the city’s sun-baked streets, there’s nothing quite like having your own little retreat to cool off. The pool area feels surprisingly private considering you’re in the middle of a residential neighborhood. The interior has this modern-meets-traditional vibe that works really well, with enough space to spread out and actually relax.

Location and Getting Around

Macarena isn’t the most touristy part of Seville, which is actually a good thing if you ask me. You’re about a 15-minute walk to the Cathedral and Alcázar, but the neighborhood itself has this authentic local feel that you miss when staying right in the historic center. There are some great tapas bars within walking distance — the kind where locals actually eat, not just tourists. Couples seem to really appreciate this area (they rate it 8.0 apparently), and I can see why. It’s romantic without being overly crowded, and you get a real sense of how Sevillians actually live.

Practical Considerations

The apartment comes with everything you’d need for a comfortable stay — well-equipped kitchen, reliable WiFi, air conditioning that actually works (crucial in Seville). Parking can be a bit tricky in this neighborhood, so if you’re driving, plan accordingly. The host is responsive and helpful with local recommendations, which makes a difference when you’re trying to navigate a new city. One thing to note — since it’s in a residential building, you’ll want to be mindful of noise levels, especially around the pool area in the evenings.

Why Guests Love It

Recent guests have been rating the location highly (8.4), and after staying here, I totally get it. It’s that sweet spot where you feel connected to real Seville life but aren’t sacrificing convenience to the main sights. The private pool is obviously a huge draw — especially during summer months when every other traveler is fighting for space at hotel pools or public areas. You’re getting the independence of an apartment rental with thoughtful touches that show someone actually cares about your experience. For couples looking for something a bit different from the standard hotel experience, this place delivers on both comfort and character.

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Reviews of The Artist’s House with Private Pool

• Clara from Spain – 26 April 2025 (7/10)

  La piscina en la azotea está muy bien para poder refrescarse ya que hacia mucho calor, la cama de la habitación de arriba cómoda, apartamento bastante amplio.
  
  What could be improved: Según llegamos la tele no funciona(nos la arreglaron al día siguiente), la manilla de la puerta de la terraza de arriba estaba rota, la cama de abajo incomoda, la mampara de la ducha de abajo oxidada y es imposible poder cerrarla para ducharse, la ducha de arriba los azulejos sucios de moho, el lavabo suelto parece que se va a caer, lamparas rotas,la piscina no tiene escaleras por lo que para salir de ella ahí que hacerlo a pulso, en general le falta mantenimiento a la casa y más limpieza.
  Por último y que no es culpa de la casa pero afecto a mi estancia es que por las noches ahí 3 personas durmiendo en la calle justo delante del portal por lo que acceder al portal de noche es bastante imponente y iba con miedo.

• Sarah from Ireland – 25 April 2025 (6/10)

  Nice size of place, rooftop pool was a nice feature!
  
  What could be improved: Attention to detail just wasn’t there. Old food in dishwasher from previous guests, leaking sink, dirt and stains on sofas and footrests, lounge cushions left out on the rooftop terrace in the rain, tv didn’t work, no cloths or tea towels in kitchen, coffee pot didn’t work. The staff were good and responsive and cleaned the dishwasher, gave a different coffee pot, attempted to fix the sink(still leaked). However, these are things that should be done ahead of check in and the guest shouldn’t have to take time out of a holiday to organise these issues with a host.
  
  There was also many homeless people at the entrance to the apartment throughout the stay.. it was a bit intimidating coming in and out.

• Piotr from Poland – 14 February 2025 (8/10)

  Great location and great host, terrace is awesome!
  
  What could be improved: Homeless people near the entry made me uncfomfortable and unsafe

• Gregory from France – 27 October 2024 (9/10)

  Établissement propre
  La literie est confortable
  Terrasse avec piscine indispensable après une journée de marche
  
  What could be improved: Absence de linge de cuisine et d’éponge

• Daniel from Spain – 17 October 2024 (9/10)

  La ubicación es muy buena, pero la piscina en el rooftop está genial para pasar esos días de calor en Sevilla.

• Karishma from Ireland – 14 September 2024 (9/10)

  The pool was fabulous and the place was very comfortable
  
  What could be improved: Nothing everything was great

• Helene from France – 6 August 2024 (7/10)

  La terrasse et la piscine sont un vrai plus ! Le personnel d’accueil est adorable et réactif. La literie est bonne. L’appartement est bien grand.
  
  What could be improved: Manque de couverts et d’ingrédients de secours comme le sucre, torchon, sac poubelle de rechange.

• Sven from Belgium – 5 July 2024 (8/10)

  Leuk appartement in mooie inkomhal.
  Inrichting degelijk met voldoende grote ruimtes. Rustige ligging.
  Snelle opvolging bij melding van problemen.
  Mooi dakterras en leuk privézwembad
  
  What could be improved: Badkamer boven beperkt (douche was kapot maar snel hersteld, ondermaatse lavabo en te weinig plaats voor badkamerspullen.
  Maar 2 ligstoelen aan zwembad maar snel een derde gebracht bij de vraag.
  Keuken beperkt ingericht, geen handdoeken voor aan het zwembad.
  Doeken op boventerras om schaduw te creëren ontbreken, enkel een parasol.

• Maribel from Spain – 24 June 2024 (8/10)

  Estaba todo limpio y era cómodo.
  
  What could be improved: No había estacionamiento en la zona

• Arturs from Latvia – 21 June 2024 (7/10)

  Quite spacious, nice small pool on the roof, very friendly staff
  
  What could be improved: Very dark due to being on a narrow street, a bit warn throughout, especially the bathroom fittings (the shower in one of the bathrooms didnt work)

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