Wow, no words to describe what an incredible place this is! The best view and breakfast you will have in your life, in a truly one-of-a-kind location full of sweet details like beautiful flowers and other treats in the house to make the trip extra special. Johsi is the sweetest host and an incredible woman - she speaks great Spanish and English, and helped us park our manual car when we were struggling to get up the help. We felt right at home with her kindness and all of the cozy details. Regret not staying longer, but for sure will be planning a trip just to come back to such a wonderful, relaxing, heart-warming place!

Stayed in May 2024

Our stay at Casa Maru was magical and one we’ll never forget. The beautifully designed home, remote location (but with mobile and wifi!), breathtaking views of the Picos de Europa, and close proximity to the legendary Cares Trailhead were perfect for a couple like us who love hiking, but seek luxury when off the trail. In addition to the stellar location, the host’s warmth, hospitality, and culinary expertise were above and beyond our expectations. She greeted us like old friends, made us feel right at home, and also gave us privacy to enjoy our solitude. When we get the opportunity to visit Casa Maru again, we will undoubtedly book a longer stay. It truly is a hidden gem.

Stayed in May 2024

I do think the listing is misleading. A hot tub is listed but there is no hot tub. A spa bath & also a bath are listed. There is simply 1 spa bath. It could be a translation issue where hot tub is being used to mean bath, but spa bath & bath are also listed. Certainly in English a hot tub is a specific outdoor tub. This was disappointing. Also where the fixtures & fittings are to a high standard I was disappointed that the lights hanging in the kitchen are false/for decoration only.

The location & views were spectacular. The peace & quiet. Accessible parking. Near attractions & small town

Stayed in August 2023

The location is wonderful and the views breath-taking. The final part of the drive up a series of hair-pin bends is not for the faint of heart but is memorable. Carmen keeps the place in order and is very helpful. The house is perfect for trekking - high up to El Cuetòn (very tough but well worth it for the spectacular 360 degree view) or across the valley to Bulnes.

Stayed in August 2023

We spent three nights at Casa Maru and had a wonderful time! The house is lovely and the views are unbeatable. It’s a great spot for relaxing and accessing the many trails in the area. We really enjoyed chatting with Jhousy and the other guests who were staying there. We had dinner at Casa Maru one night which was a bit pricey but delicious. Jhousy is a great cook. The breakfasts were all top notch. One tip would be to bring some extra snacks with you just in case. The one restaurant near Casa Maru was closed the night we arrived and we were too tired from driving and hiking all day to venture out again (Jhousy offered to drive us into town to get some food which was extremely thoughtful of her—thanks Jhousy!). I cannot recommend Casa Maru highly enough!

Stayed in September 2022

We spent two nights and had a great time. It is a beautifull house in an amazing environment. We did several different (very nice) hikes during daytime which can be easily done from home. The breakfast served was just perfect. Thanks for the good care!

Stayed in September 2022

While a bit of a challenge to get to, Casa Mura is more than worth the effort. A picture perfect setting with stunning views and a beautiful facility. Jhosie is the ultimate hostess. Our breakfast was a perfect way to start each day.

Stayed in September 2022

beautiful location and fantastic property and hosts

Stayed in September 2022

Casa Maru is perfect in every way, from the setting in spectacular Picos de Europa to the handcrafted decor to Jhousy, the delightful host/owner.

Stayed in August 2022

Nothing, but worth noting the roads are tight to get up to the hotel

Amazing. The host is fantastic. Breakfast is perfect with a view to match. Rooms are clean, modern and comfy.

Stayed in September 2022

Casa Maru is one of the best places I’ve stayed in my life. The rooms are immaculate, the food is fantastic and the views are breathtaking. The views are the best on the region to see Naranjo de Bulnes. They give great advice, recommendations and are just easy to talk to. Thanks for a wonderful stay.

Stayed in July 2022

This is an incredible place. We had such a warm welcome and the view is jaw-droppingly beautiful in any weather. We did some amazing hikes in the area and loved having Jhousy’s place as our home base. The breakfasts were amazing (and different each day), and we even had a lovely dinner there one night. The road up was tricky the first time, but Jhousy helped us out! It’s well worth it for the view. Jhousy gave us great recommendations as well to make our stay really special. I highly, highly recommend this place — it is truly exceptional.

Stayed in July 2022

nothing!

this rural house is just amazing. words cannot describe how beautiful it is and what an amazing location it’s on. Josie the owner is amazing! the breakfast was amazing ! highly highly recommend.

Stayed in July 2022

There's a few switch back on the roads to get to the accommodation but you expect that to get up high for the amazing view. The only problem being I could not get my limo up there so I had to walk..😊

The room was really well decorated with beautiful views. The host has put a lot of love her home. The breakfast was excellent cooked by the host using lots of local ingredients. The host was very welcoming with lots of local knowledge and contacts. It a perfect place to base yourself to walk the trail. She organised transport for us to start the valley trail at of the other end so we could walk back to the accommodation. Prefixed place to stay if you enjoy hiking are a writer, artist or trying to hide from the world.

Stayed in June 2022

The drive up to Casa Maru is tough...but it's so, so worth it.

I absolutely adored the host's warm hospitality; the little touches like handmade jams & bathroom products, the local knowledge & suggestions of where to go & who to say hello to, all made our experience feel so unique & special. I was blown away by the incredible views. Pictures can't prepare you for the astounding beauty that surrounds you as you enjoy your home-made breakfast watching the mist pass over the mountains. I'd highly recommend this location as the perfect place to stay if you're planning to do the Cares Gorge hike, as it's incredibly close to the starting location.

Stayed in June 2022

Everything was perfect :-)

What an incredible place! Casa Maru is located in a spectacular location, with stunning views all around. It's the kind of place where you could just sit and stare at the mountains all day long and not get bored. Cares Gorge and Bulnes hikes are close by. Jhousy was very kind to pick us up from Poncebos after we returned from the Cares Gorge hike. Thank goodness for that! Those last 1.5km up the hill would have been sooooo tough!!! Jhousy is a wonderful host. She knows the area well and can recommend places to see and eat. That was very helpful. The house and bedroom were beautiful and comfortable. Breakfast was excellent! The last bit of the road and parking at Casa Maru was a bit scary but totally worth it. I really wish we could have stayed there longer! Definitely hope to return one day.

Stayed in July 2021

Best ever!!! Location in the middle off Picos de Europa. Room and home made food (breakfast and dinner) are outstanding. Would rate 11 if possible.

Stayed in July 2021

A very personal and nice pension. Probably one of the nicest places I’ve stayed in. The owner was extremely friendly and helpful with both local recommendations and tips for the rest of our trip in Asturia. The house itself is beautiful and has a remarkable position in the mountains. The view for breakfast and dinner is unbeatable. The food was superb (probably best breakfast ever). Don’t miss it if you go here.

Stayed in July 2021

While there were only 2 rooms, if someone is in the other room (which was the case our first night), you can hear a lot of what's going on in there (even just talking). The tv in the room is quite small and with bad speakers. There is a big tv downstairs, but there was no way for us to plug in our hdmi cable to watch netflix from our laptop. There was a dvd player, but only a couple of Spanish nat geo dvds. There's nothing to do here at night, so having games and a smart tv would be excellent! I had messaged the owner 2 days prior about dinner options and parking, but didn't hear back. Apparently she didn't see it until the first night we stayed. That night we saw a dinner menu that she could cook, and we never knew that was an option (other than that, there's just a bar nearby for dinner). I asked the next morning and she said she needed 24 hours notice for this. Understandable, but I had asked 2 days prior and she hadn't answered. When she did see the messages the previous night, she again didn't mention the dinner option. I guess maybe she just didn't want to cook dinner, which is fine, but disappointing because it looked good and the bar nearby doesn't have the greatest food! I suggest putting this dinner info in the confirmation message and on booking.com and the website to make it more accessible for guests. The only other gripe was that the bathroom had no door, it was just completely open to the room. This is great for the bath, even the shower and sink, but I'd really rather the toilet was in it's own room! Not so romantic haha :|

Wow - the location of this place is truly incredible! You just cannot get enough of looking at those mountains. Eating (the delicious) breakfast from the terrace with that view is the perfect start to the day. Given the location, this place is incredibly private and quiet - I think there are only 2 rooms in the building. We had the nicer room with the spa bath, which was great after a long day of hiking. The beds were very comfortable. The owner is so warm and welcoming, a great cook, and so knowledgeable about the area. The drive up is a bit harrowing if you're not experienced, but luckily we were and it really wasn't bad at all. The only part I found scary was the parking, but really it's not too bad.

Stayed in June 2022

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Stayed in August 2022