El Sitio vacation home: nature becomes art and art blends into nature
The El Sitio vacation home is a magical place in the middle of the old Canarian vineyard. Flowing transitions between indoor and outdoor areas create the feeling of being part of nature. Lovingly designed and built by the two artists Dietmar and Natan Teutsch, inspired by Cesar Manrique. El Sitio: Nature becomes art and art blends harmoniously with nature.
Rent a vacation home El Sitio privately - commission-free and direct
Rent the vacation home El Sitio privately and commission-free directly from the owner. Always have a contact person. From secure online booking and a personal reception on site to your return home. Our permanent team on site will provide you with direct and uncomplicated support if required.
In addition to direct bookings, you can also find us on international vacation home portals. Many guests discover us here and book their first accommodation before becoming regular guests. Discover verified reviews from our guests on AirBnb, Booking and Fewo Direct. Find out what they have to say about their stay at Holiday home El Sitio on La Palma.
Master bedroom, living and relaxation areas, fireplace, WLAN
El Sitio offers a feeling of security, similar to that of a cave. Large round windows and the special location provide a breathtaking panoramic view of the vineyard and the fragrant pine forests.
El Sitio has a master bedroom with a double bed (1.60m x 2.00m). An exit leads directly onto the garden terrace. The double glass door integrates a mosquito protection system so that you can sleep completely open in the summer months.
In the living area there is a cozy lawn for relaxing. All furniture handmade from Morera wood. Look through the panoramic windows at the surrounding pine forests and the southern sky for stargazing. An eat-in kitchen with wood-burning stove with visible flame behind glass.
Fast Internet via radio relay with WLAN and German SAT TV. The unagitated furnishings of the accommodation create space to relax and unwind.
Experience the interplay of nature, landscape and architecture.
Book your stay at the El Sitio vacation home on Isla Bonitahere.
By the pool above the clouds - sea view and security in the rocks
A pool area with panoramic sea views extends over several terraces and with a spectacular view over the clouds.
Our guests share the solar-heated pool and use the island’s water resources responsibly.
The area around the pool offers a high degree of privacy. Rock gardens with succulents and subtropical plants as well as the different heights and orientations of the terraces create areas protected from view. This makes the difference to other vacation rentals with shared facilities.
Access to the pool area via the vertical rock gardens with fragrant herbs and endemic plants is another highlight.
Natural outdoor shower, Finnish sauna in the stone house and terraces
El Sitio has terraces and facilities that invite you to linger, depending on the time of day. Connect with nature and enjoy the outdoor shower made of basalt stones, beach stone mosaics and the round-cut riverbed gravel.
Morning sun and panoramic views of the mountains from the south-east-facing relaxation terrace with two wooden garden loungers. A south-facing terrace directly in front of the house with a stone table and seating for 4. A stone lounger equipped with a specially made seat cushion. Here you can experience the sunset over the clouds. Try a glass of our own red wine and olives from the finca.
Enjoy your time out at El Sitio: the private sauna for up to six people is located in an old Canarian stone house. Built from hand-cut basalt stone in the traditional style. You have the choice: Finnish sauna with up to 90° or bio steam sauna with 60°. Pure relaxation on the island of La Palma!
Privacy: peace and seclusion in a vineyard above the clouds
Enjoy the secluded location and privacy above Puntagorda on Isla Bonita. There are six detached fincas and vacation homes on the 70,000 square meter hacienda. Private access as well as distance and height difference to the nearest vacation home guarantee peace and privacy. All vacation accommodations have their own plot and private parking space.
Densely planted outdoor terraces with endemic plants of the Canary Islands. They emphasize the untouched and pristine nature. Discover the immediate surroundings and fall asleep happily under the most beautiful starry sky in Europe.
Local contacts who are knowledgeable and committed
We know how good it is to have contacts who are directly on site and know their way around. We live near the hacienda. If you need us, we will be happy to help and advise you. Can solve your questions directly and easily on site. We also protect your privacy. Make sure that everything runs smoothly in the background.
We provide many services independently and rely on competent partners for other areas.
Can I feed Don Pedro the cat and let him into the house?
Don Pedro, the good spirit of the finca, naturally always arouses our guests’ desires and, as a charmer himself, he knows how to use his popularity to the full. Nevertheless, we must point out that our furry nose is also on the hunt for mice in the service of the finca and receives his food from the team 😉
He is also not allowed in the vacation homes, as we always have allergy sufferers visiting who want to spend their well-deserved vacation with us without red eyes.
Do you also offer sufficient bandwidth for working from home?
We have WIFI in all our vacation homes, the internet connection is very stable and is provided by radio relay. The speed of over 20Mbps download and 5Mbps upload is sufficient for video conferencing and office use.
Is El Sitio the right choice for your vacation?
Your satisfaction is important to us. You should consider the following points before booking:
Old villas and stately buildings on the Canary Islands need a lot of care and resources. Large new buildings interfere with nature and are difficult to integrate into the landscape. With El Sitio, we are taking a different approach: the landscape shows us how much space we are using for the building. For this reason, the interior living space of El Sitio is 65m². Please check whether this size meets your requirements before booking.
The journey from Santa Cruz airport to Hacienda La Palma takes around 1.5 – 2 hours. There are shopping opportunities along the way, for example in El Paso, Los Llanos or Puntagorda. We will be happy to provide you with further recommendations before your arrival.
After leaving the well-maintained LP 111 road, access to the hacienda is via a steep concrete track for about 500 meters. The last 100 meters lead along a forest path. The navigation systems do not work properly in this region. Please use our directions and the video link that we will provide you with after booking.
We will be happy to help you book a suitable rental car. Regardless of where you book your vehicle: Please note that La Palma is a steep island. With sufficient horsepower and ground clearance, it is much more pleasant to drive. We recommend vehicles from 75-80 hp such as the Citroen Berlingo or FIAT Panda 4×4 from Monta Cars.
The Hacienda is only suitable for younger children to a limited extent. There are steps and slopes due to the hillside location. We will be happy to advise you in advance so that you can decide whether it suits you.
Please note that our vacation homes have a secluded location in the middle of the vineyard. Reachable from the parking lot via longer footpaths. We will be happy to help you with your luggage.
Although our photos may give you a different impression: We are not a vacation resort with ‘luxury villas’ but an organically run winery. For our vacation guests we offer well-equipped vacation homes, fincas, vacation apartments and our Tiny House Bird’s Nest.
As we are in the middle of nature, we have beneficial insects. For example bees, birds, ichneumon wasps or ground beetles and others. We make sure that these do not get into the houses. If you have special allergies or similar, we ask you to check whether a vacation with us makes sense.
Our team consists of permanent employees. We are happy to provide you with flexible advice and assistance. Support you for a relaxing vacation on the island of La Palma.
Vacation home El Sitio- Equipment and room plan
Outdoor area
Terrace/patio with outdoor shower and garden
Living space
65 m² for up to 2 people
Room with terrace access
Master bedroom with king-size double bed – bathroom Kitchen-living room with relaxation area
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El Sitio features at a glance
- Pool
- Hot Tub
- Internet
- Air conditioning
- Fireplace
- TV
- Washing machine & dryer
Enjoy private wellness and outdoor facilities
- Terrace/patio with dining area
- Grill
- Awning
- Private sauna house
- Outdoor shower with splash bucket and footbath
- Further outdoor terrace with loungers
- Garden
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Vacation home El Sitio with pool- View photos gallery
Discover the picture gallery of the pool landscape at Hacienda La Palma: solar-heated communal pool, poolside kitchen and sheltered sunbathing areas in the rock gardens. Sun terraces at different levels with sea views and our outdoor shower made of basalt stones.
Privacy and pool area at the hacienda
What about the location, privacy, other guests and the team at the hacienda?
The hacienda is located in the middle of nature in a protected landscape area and is surrounded by pine forests, so there are no direct neighbors from here. The surrounding vineyards below are cultivated by local winegrowers and are not permanently inhabited.
Our fincas are spread out over the 70,000 m² hacienda. There are a total of six different vacation homes, each with its own character and allotted plot shares according to their size.
The entire area is divided into actively cultivated wine terraces, almond and olive groves, citrus plantations, fruit trees, pine forests and natural zones to discover and relax. Not only the extensive distribution of the vacation homes on the entire property, but also the different levels in the terraced area and the different orientations of the fincas offer maximum privacy.
All houses have a private parking space, their own separate entrances and various private gardens and terraces directly adjacent to the house. Here you can make yourself comfortable with a glass of wine or a book and enjoy the sound of nature.
If you don’t want to see other guests, you can set yourself up here so that this is not necessary. Many of our regular guests appreciate this special privacy but also feel safer in the knowledge that there are other guests “within reach” in this special secluded location in the middle of nature.
Our team usually works in the vineyard during the day and is available for our guests on request. However, just like the owner, he does not live on the hacienda himself.
Is the pool area for communal use?
The pool area is shared. Here you can meet other guests. However, the division of the complex into vertical rock gardens and separate sunbathing areas at different heights ensures a comparable level of privacy.
Most of our guests come to hike and watch the stars. So during the day we often have the situation that the pool is not very busy. If several guests use the pool area at the same time, the separate sunbathing areas in the vertical rock gardens offer plenty of space to retreat and relax.
The frequency at the pool is somewhat higher, e.g. during the summer vacations.
Are the pool and hot tub heated?
The pool has solar heating, which helps to heat the pool in winter when the sun is shining. From November to April, the pool reaches temperatures of around 20 degrees. So definitely more of a refreshment and not a bathtub temperature! In the period from May to October, the water temperature is around 24 degrees.
If you prefer it hot and cozy all year round, you can enjoy a hot bath under La Palma’s starry sky in our hot tub. In our wooden barrel you can experience the soothing and relaxing effect of 1500 liters of fresh mountain water, heated with wood up to 38 degrees and flavored with fresh herbs growing in the rock garden. Using the hot tub requires some preparation and use of materials. A hot tub evening must therefore be booked separately and is not included in the vacation home rental. Please send us a short request if you are interested.
Is the pool for all houses and are there specific times?
The pool can be used by all our guests all year round and is included in our vacation homes. As we attach great importance to the privacy of our guests, we have a public area here where you can meet and exchange experiences. One or two friendships have even developed here.
Relax in the hot tub above the clouds of La Palma
Additional hot tub for a fee: Enjoy a hot bath under La Palma’s starry sky. In our wooden barrel you can enjoy the soothing and relaxing effect of 1500 liters of fresh mountain water. Heated with wood and flavored with fresh herbs from our rock garden. Accompanied by a delicious culinary surprise.
We will be happy to inform you on site about current availability and appointment bookings.
View cancellation conditions - cancel without complications
60/30-day rule
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service charge) if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 30 days before check-in.
View check-in, check-out times and vacation home conditions
- Check-in from: 15:00
- Check-out until: 10:00 am
- Children welcome (caution toddlers! Slope with many steps.)
- No pets
- No events
Non-smoking domicile
Max. Number of guests: 2
Minimum age of main tenant: 21
Overview of cleaning procedures and health guidelines
All towels and bed linen washed with at least 60ºC hot water
Cleaning with disinfectant
High-touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant (e.g. worktops, light switches, handles and taps)
Industry-specific health guidelines are followed: European Holiday Home Association (EHHA – Europe)
Regional health guidelines are followed: Safe Tourism Certified (Spain)

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