It would be hard to imagine a more pleasant experience than our stay at Kayenne in Fuente del Conde in April 2016. Hosts Kath and Kevin made us feel at home immediately. Our two-person unit consisted of a combination living room/dining room/kitchenette, bedroom (two twin beds), and bathroom. Everything was in perfect condition. The shutters blacked out the light, silenced any noise, and kept the rooms cool, but, when opened, allowed light to fill the rooms most agreeably. I say "any noise," but the surroundings generated very little noise, and the clucking chickens and sporadic barking of dogs that we did hear only added to the charm of the village. We spent most of our time on the roof deck above the unit taking in the sweeping picture postcard view: dramatic rock mountains in the distance, the castle town of Iznajar to the left, and rolling hills and valleys covered with olive groves all around. Our stay began with one whole day and night of rain--totally fine with us since Spain can always use rain--but being from a similar climate in California we knew that when the sun came out it was going to be great, and it was: deep blue sky, bright sun, and visibility forever, with gorgeous sunsets the next few days. We enjoyed the roof dec so much we spent very little time in the lower grounds, perfectly tended, with an inviting swimming pool and more patio decorations all around in the Andalucian style, plus more pleasing views of the rolling hills. The village has a small supermercado that was sufficient to our needs; up the road the restaurant bar/local hangout is literally more than anyone could ask for so far removed from anywhere else. We took our morning coffee there on one of the open terraces, and dined there twice in the enclosed terrace on food much of which I have to think came from the local environs, if not right next door to the restaurant. Who would ever expect such a fine vacation rental snuggled so deep in the southern Spanish countryside? In this day and age of tourist overkill, it was literally a dream come true. Even our Madrileño Spanish friends had never heard of Iznajar, as much a worthy tourist destination, in my estimation, as any other in Spain, especially if you like places where the people seem to have figured everything out and are happy to share with you their satisfaction. Kath and Kevin, may the force be with you for picking such a pleasant spot in the world to share your hospitality.
