Altea · Costa Blanca · España

Who looks after your home
while you are away?

One point of contact for property, pool and cleaning.

We believe in transparency and quick action. The prices shown for our services include IVA (VAT). For bespoke work we are happy to provide a quote.

Enjoy your property in Altea worry-free

We are Emke and Patrick Giesen — a Dutch family living in Altea, Costa Blanca. From our own experience we know what it means to manage a property from a distance, and that is exactly what we put to work for our clients. With local knowledge, short lines of communication and genuine involvement, you can entrust your property to us with complete confidence.

Costakey-Holding — Your Spanish property in good hands. Property management, keyholding, cleaning, pool maintenance, small repairs and tailored inspections.

Patrick and Emke Giesen of Costakey-Holding in Altea

Key & property management

Costakey-Holding keeps an eye on your property while you are away. We inspect your property from front to back, carry out the agreed tasks and report everything back to you. Your property, always in good hands.

Keyholding: a bunch of keys for a client property
Our 15 check points per visit
1

Keyholding

Keys and alarm code stored securely, without address or name

2

Terrace & outdoor area

Check for overturned furniture, debris or damage outside

3

Lock & alarm check

Inspection for break-in damage and alarm test

4

Shutters & blinds

Functionality test of shutters and blinds

5

Water & electricity check

Checking for leaks and lighting

6

Flushing the water system

Taps, washbasins and toilets are flushed through. Standing water is a known risk during long periods of vacancy.

7

Property ventilation

Healthy air circulation via windows & doors

8

Photo report

Detailed report with photos via email or WhatsApp

9

Post service

Collect and store mail (optional forwarding)

10

Plant care

Watering indoor plants during visits

11

Pest control

Detecting and coordinating professional pest control

12

Car service

Starting car or connecting to trickle charger

13

Pool check

Visual inspection of your pool

14

Smoke and CO alarms

Function and batteries tested

15

Boiler switched on

Hot water ready on your arrival

Basic

€ 45,-per month
  • 1 inspection round per month
  • 15 check points per visit
  • Keys and alarm code held securely
  • A message after every visit
Most chosen

Complete

€ 69,-per month
  • Everything in Basic, plus:
  • Alarm response: after an alarm we come to check as soon as possible, at the latest the next day
  • First call-out each year included

Carefree

€ 125,-per 2 rounds
  • Everything in Complete, plus:
  • An inspection round every 2 weeks
  • A check the day before you arrive
  • Missed rounds are made up
  • Priority in urgent cases

House Cleaning

We clean your property thoroughly, whether you are arriving yourself or expecting guests. You walk into a home that is fresh and ready.

See everything we clean
  • Sweeping, vacuuming and mopping floors — including under beds, sofas and cupboards
  • Vacuuming sofas and chairs, plumping and straightening the cushions
  • Cleaning doors, frames, light switches and skirting boards
  • Dusting furniture, lamps, picture frames and window sills
  • Cleaning the bedrooms and making the beds with fresh linen
  • Full bathroom clean: sanitary ware, tiles, mirrors and taps descaled
  • Cleaning the kitchen: worktops, sink, the outside of appliances and the bin
  • Towels, tea towels and bed linen to the dry cleaners (dry cleaning charged afterwards at cost)
  • Sweeping the terrace and balcony
  • Checking that everything is present and in the right place
  • Reporting missing or broken items, with a photograph
  • All cleaning products and materials included

Cleaning prices

Apartment 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom€ 89,-
Apartment 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom€ 109,-
Apartment 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms€ 119,-
Apartment 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms€ 139,-
Apartment 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms€ 159,-
Villa, house or fincafrom € 175,-
Extra bathroom+ € 15,-
Pets surcharge+ € 15,-
Deep cleaningon request

⚠️ Prices are indicative

Our prices are a guideline. Every property is different — whether it is an apartment, a villa or a finca. That is why we always visit in person first, so we can give you a fair price that fits your situation. All rates include cleaning products and materials.

Practical tip on linen: For a smooth changeover we recommend having at least 3 sets of linen per person — one in use, one in the wash and one ready in the cupboard. That way a same-day turnaround always runs flawlessly.

Dry cleaning costs are charged afterwards, based on actual expenses.

Pet surcharge — € 15,-

We love animals — and so does a clean property. Pets simply leave a few more traces behind, so the cleaning takes a little extra care. That is why we charge a small surcharge of € 15,- for every stay with a pet, so we can leave the property spotless for the next guest.

Deep cleaning on request

Sometimes more is needed. A stubborn oven, a greasy extractor hood, a limescaled shower, windows that need doing properly, the barbecue or the dishwasher — we take care of it. After a personal inspection you receive a tailored quote from us, with no obligation.

Host Key Handover

Do you rent out your property? We welcome your guests and are their point of contact for as long as they stay — so you do not have to be.

Pool maintenance

Crystal clear water, every week. We take care of the complete maintenance of your pool — chemicals, cleaning and water control included.

Small poolfrom € 30,- per visit
Average poolfrom € 35,- per visit
Large poolfrom € 40,- per visit

We come by weekly as standard. A different frequency can be arranged: in the winter months once every two weeks is often enough, depending on your installation and the position of the pool. We will look at this with you during the viewing.

In Benissa, Moraira and the surrounding area we work on fixed days, so that we can take several pools in one round. Do ask us about the options for your property. If you only have pool maintenance in Benissa or Moraira, we charge a € 15,- call-out fee per visit (incl. IVA). If you combine the pool with another service, this fee is waived.

Combining the pool with property care or cleaning? Then we do it in one visit — and that brings the price down.

from € 30,-
Pool maintenance on the Costa Blanca: cleaning the basin and testing water values

Small maintenance

No need to worry while you are away. We are your extra pair of hands on the Costa Blanca — everything arranged, that is what we are good at. In short: your property stays well maintained. We charge a minimum of one hour, even if the job is done sooner. If you live a little further away we plan a minimum of two hours — which we like to fill with several jobs at once, so you get the most out of it.

See all the jobs we take on
  • Hanging flat screens, paintings, mirrors
  • Installing lamps and spotlights
  • Small repairs inside and outside
  • Coordination with tradespeople
  • Custom inspections and reports
  • Starlink installation
  • Assembling IKEA furniture
  • Bulky waste removal
  • Not on the list? Just ask — we usually find a way
from € 35,-

Extra services on request

Alarm response & storm check € 35,- p/month

When an alarm goes off, your security company responds straight away; we are their point of contact. After an alarm or a heavy storm, we come to check in person as soon as possible, at the latest the next day. We check the house and the outdoor space carefully for damage or break-in and let you know straight away what we find, with photographs. The first call-out each year is included; after that € 35,- per visit. We offer this service to regular clients only.

A property terrace being cleaned with a pressure washer

High-pressure cleaning on request

We professionally clean terraces, driveways, garden furniture and pool covers with a high-pressure cleaner. Your outdoor space will always look spotless — even when you're not there yourself.

After a calima

A southern wind brings Saharan dust with it. It leaves a dull film on your terrace, windows and pool edge. Add rain and it bonds to the surface, beyond what a cloth can shift. We wash it off as soon as the weather allows.

Combining several services

We like to combine. While we take care of the pool, we go through the property inside and out at the same time. One trip, everything sorted at once — and that brings the price down. Taking several services? Ask us for a tailored proposal.

Supervision of works on request · existing clients only

We open gates and doors for contractors and tradespeople, supervise major maintenance and keep track of progress. Afterwards we lock everything up again.

Airport service from € 85,- per trip

We take you comfortably to Alicante Airport — or pick you up on arrival. No stress, no parking, no surprises. We set off from Altea; if you live in Calpe, Albir or elsewhere in the region, the price is adjusted accordingly. Maximum 2 passengers with luggage. The price is per one-way trip, out or back. If you book both ways, that counts as two trips. Available day and night, subject to advance booking. We offer this service to regular clients only.

Active in the Altea region

Costa Blanca · Comunitat Valenciana

We serve the entire coastal region around Altea

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View our service area on the map

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📍 Altea Albir Calpe Benissa Moraira Benidorm La Nucia Alfaz del Pi Polop Finestrat Callosa d'En Sarrià

No call-out fee in the Altea area, from Benidorm up to and including Calpe. Benissa and Moraira: fixed route days, call-out fee only for pool maintenance on its own.

Do you own a property in Calpe, Albir or Benissa? Read more about keyholding and property care in Calpe, Albir or Benissa.

What our clients say

Experiences from satisfied property owners on the Costa Blanca

4,9
★★★★★
Average across 8 Google reviews
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★★★★★
"Sinds Emke en Patrick de verhuur van ons huis in Altea begeleiden hebben we veel minder zorgen. Ze ontvangen de gasten, tonen het huis, beantwoorden alle vragen over apparatuur en gebruik van de faciliteiten. Daarnaast zijn ze altijd bereikbaar en helpen onze gasten netjes en efficiënt. Wanneer deze weer vertrekken doen ze de inspectie samen en zorgen daarna dat alles weer is schoongemaakt en klaar voor de volgende gasten. Echt heel erg fijn, we kunnen ze van harte aanbevelen!!"
Corinne de Groot
🇳🇱 Nederland
★★★★★
"Topper!"
Daniel Rutten
🇳🇱 Nederland
★★★★★
"Patrick en Emke zorgen wekelijks voor het onderhoud van mijn zwembad. Ben ik niet thuis dan ontzorgen ze totaal. Ze controleren mijn huis, legen de brievenbus, luchten de woning en houden het terras bij. Mocht er alarm zijn dan krijgen ook zij een signaal en kunnen reageren. Heerlijk om het huis zo achter te laten als ik er niet ben. Ze zijn betrouwbaar en hebben verantwoordelijkheidsgevoel. En: het zijn ook nog eens heel lieve mensen! Ik ben er blij mee."
Franc Bongaerts
🇳🇱 Nederland
★★★★★
"We zijn zeer tevreden over Patrick en Emke; de diensten die ze voor ons leveren zijn goed en vakkundig. We hebben een vertrouwensband opgebouwd, wat erg prettig is. Ze reageren snel, de communicatie is uitstekend en ze komen hun afspraken na. Kortom, ze zijn top; ik zou ze zeker aanbevelen!"
Renate Reurings
🇳🇱 Nederland
★★★★★
"Sinds Patrick het beheer van ons zwembad en de sleutels op zich neemt, hoeven we ons nergens meer zorgen over te maken. Het water is altijd kristalhelder. Betrouwbaar en professioneel!"
Sam Brederveld
🇳🇱 Nederland
★★★★★
"Wij verhuren onze villa in Albir. Costa Key Holding verzorgt de sleuteloverdracht en is 24/7 bereikbaar."
Mia Van den Berg
🇳🇱 Nederland
★★★★★
"Patrick en Emke verzorgen de maandelijkse inspectieronde in onze villa in Calpe. En ze zorgen er ook voor dat alles soepel en netjes verloopt; super betrouwbaar. 👍 Een echte aanrader."
Lisa Marie Van Vliet
🇳🇱 Nederland
★★★★☆
"Patrick zorgt voor het onderhoud van ons zwembad. Het is fijn dat alles geregeld is, ook als we er niet zijn."
Hans de Otter
🇳🇱 Nederland

From first contact to everything arranged

Five steps, no surprises. You know exactly what to expect beforehand.

1
You get in touch

Call, message or email us. Tell us briefly where your property is and which services you are interested in. Call and we usually pick up straight away. Send a WhatsApp and we reply quickly. Email and you will have an answer within one working day — in your own language: Dutch, English or Spanish.

2
We visit in person

We take a look at the property and take our time to discuss which services make sense for you. That gives you a clear picture straight away of what we can do for you.

3
You receive a tailored proposal

We set out what we can do for you and what it costs. That may be keyholding with a monthly check alone, or the pool, the cleaning, small jobs or welcoming your tenants as well. You choose what suits you and decide in your own time, with no obligation.

4
We take your keys into safekeeping

Once you agree, we set out the arrangements in writing and take your keys into safekeeping. Your keys and alarm code are stored securely, with no address or name on the label.

5
We get to work

Once everything is agreed, we take over. We carry out the services you have chosen and keep you informed with a report and photographs by email or WhatsApp. From then on it is all taken off your plate — you no longer need to come over for it yourself.

A free, no-obligation first meeting

We visit your property free of charge and without obligation, discuss your wishes and then make a tailored proposal. Call, WhatsApp or email us. We usually pick up the phone straight away, reply quickly on WhatsApp and answer emails within one working day, in your own language. Available Mon–Sat 08:00–18:00 and Sun 09:00–15:00; regular clients can reach us outside these hours in an emergency.

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Altea, Costa BlancaComunitat Valenciana, España
Patrick and Emke Giesen — hasta luego

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Patrick and Emke Giesen — hasta luego
4,9★★★★★8 Google reviews
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