Houses and Chozas

Chozas are among Andalucia’s oldest traditional dwellings. Local wood provides the basic framework of the house, then cane branches are tied on to provide a lattice-work for the straw thatch, which provides sturdy, water-tight walls. The entire structure is held together with flexible wooden straps that are tied around the entire house to keep it in place. A big part of our philosophy in creating Casas Karen, was to preserve this ancient art of house-building.

Inside things have moved on a bit from the eighteenth century. Each of our houses and chozas are individually designed and decorated with comfortable living areas, well-equipped kitchens and independent terraces with dining and barbecue areas. All of the houses, except for the chozas and seafront apartment, have either wood burning stoves or open fireplaces making them ideal for cosying up after long walks on the beach in the winter.

We try to do everything as environmentally consciously as possible, including all the cleaning products we use, and encourage our guests to do the same. You can buy organic produce locally and we ask that you put organic waste in the composter during your stay to help keep our gardens happy and healthy.

What people say about us

  • Casas Karen is the perfect establishment for this town – two traditional white stone houses, two traditional straw-and-bamboo chozas, five minutes back from the beach under a hill forested by the curious umbrella pines.
    Angela Moore - Travel Intelligence Full Article Here
  • Desde la ventana de mi habitación podia ver el cielo lleno de estrellas, la luz de el faro que cuida de nuestros marineros, la luna y el chisporroteo de las llamas de la chimenea. Idilico no?
    Beatriz
  • A rare piece of Eden if your idea of a proper holiday is to read, relax and take long walks on the beach. It’s a unique campo of straw houses (chozas) Andalucían cottages and a restored farmhouse, all surrounded by unruly gardens
    Timeout Guide
  • True fans of peace and quiet will also be interested in the "alternative " accommodation at Casas Karen in Andalucia, which includes a choza, a traditional house made of string and straw, but with all mod cons
    Katy Holland - The Independent Full Article Here
  • 20 best seaside villas in Europe. It’s rustic but cosy, with a seating and dining area downstairs and a bed on a wooden platform.
    The Sunday Times Full Article Here