If you are going to rent a whole holiday home for a group, these 8 tips will save you surprises. We have learned them over more than 26 years hosting groups of 16 to 25 at Can Micos.
We are Carmen and Dani. Here is the advice we would give a friend, and how we handle each point ourselves.
Got dates?
Tell us how many you are and when you want to come and we will send the exact price in about 30 minutes.
Whole house or individual rooms
| Whole house | Individual rooms | |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy | The whole house for your group | Shared with other guests |
| Shared areas | Living room, garden, pool and barbecue just for you | Shared |
| Times and rules | Set by the group, within house rules | Fixed for everyone |
| Celebrations | Yes | Usually not |
The 8 tips
Talk directly to the owners
- Before booking
They will answer your questions straight away and, without platform fees, the price is usually better. We reply on WhatsApp and, if the house is free, you can come and see it.
Check how bedrooms and bathrooms are split
- Layout
Nine rooms with bathrooms is not the same as five big rooms with shared ones. Can Micos has 9 bedrooms: 8 with private bathroom and 1 with a bathroom in the corridor.
Make sure the house is licensed
- Registration
Every rural holiday home in Catalonia needs a tourism registration number. Ours is PG-00273-ARI and we have been licensed since 2001.
Ask about check-in and check-out times
- Times
At weekends, check-in is Friday at 4 pm. If you want to have lunch at the house, you can arrive at 12 pm for €50 extra. On Sunday we are flexible if no other group is arriving.
Be honest about numbers
- Group and guests
Owners must register every guest. If someone is only coming for lunch, tell us first: at Can Micos day guests are welcome for a small supplement.
Look closely at the location
- Location
A village with church bells, 10 km of dirt track or a house five minutes from the motorway make a big difference. Can Micos is in Riudarenes, minutes from the AP-7.
Ask about pets
- Dogs
Some houses do not accept them. At Can Micos dogs are welcome: €5 per dog per night, up to 7 dogs.
Know the noise and party rules
- House rules
During the day music can be loud; from 10 pm, outdoors at conversation level and indoors, with everything closed, loud. For daytime events, up to 60 people in total.
What the price should include
- Cleaning and bed linen: included at Can Micos.
- Deposit: left on a card and not charged if all is well.
- A clear quote: we send it in about 30 minutes, all included. From €32 per person per night in low season.
Planning the trip
- Choose one person to deal with the house and keep the accounts.
- Do a big shop before you arrive or order catering for the main meal.
- Plan something for each day: games at the house or outdoor activities.
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Can Micos: a whole holiday home for groups
Can Micos is an 18th-century Catalan farmhouse in Riudarenes (Girona) rented in full to groups of 16 to 25 people, between the Montseny and the Costa Brava.
4.8 out of 5 on Google, with more than 220 reviews from groups who have stayed.
Frequently asked questions
What should we check before renting a whole holiday home?
How you deal with the owner, how many bathrooms there are, the registration number, check-in times, whether guests and dogs are allowed, the location and the noise rules.
What time is check-in at Can Micos?
At weekends, Friday at 4 pm. For €50 extra you can arrive at 12 pm and have lunch at the house.
Can we bring day guests?
Yes, if you tell us in advance, for a small supplement. Daytime events can have up to 60 people in total.
Do you accept dogs?
Yes: €5 per dog per night, up to 7 dogs.
What does the price include?
The whole house for your group, cleaning and bed linen. The deposit is left on a card and not charged.
Shall we send you a quote?
Tell us your dates and how many you are and we will reply in about 30 minutes with the exact price.
Ask for a quote Message us on WhatsApp