Live-in housekeepers experienced in Costa del Sol villas, with verified references: first profiles in under 3 hours and a 6-month guarantee.
Placement agency no. 1300000318
4.8 · 93 Google reviews
One-off fee · 6-month guarantee
Living at the villa
The villa looked after before, during and after the season
It goes well beyond cleaning: it is running the day-to-day of a villa.
01Her own roomIn suitable condition, usually part of the staff quarters.
02Salary in kindAccommodation and board, up to 30% of her pay and set out in the contract.
03The villa teamShe coordinates with gardeners, maintenance or security.
04Before you arriveWe organise the selection in advance.
05Languages and discretionEnglish is essential in many households.
Prices in Marbella
What it costs
In Marbella, given the calibre of the homes and how demanding the role is, live-in housekeepers tend to sit at the upper end of the market; these are the guideline figures:
In Marbella, a live-in housekeeper is the arrangement that best suits large villas and international families who split the year between the Costa del Sol and other homes.Having a professional living on site means the property is always looked after — before, during and after the season — and that the service flexes around demanding schedules, frequent travel and a busy social calendar.
Most of our Marbella clients want a live-in with experience in high-end homes, languages (English is essential in many households) and complete discretion. It goes well beyond cleaning: it is running the day-to-day of a villa, coordinating with gardeners, maintenance or security, cooking for the family and being on hand when an hourly arrangement simply falls short.
At Maids & Co we select live-in housekeepers for Marbella through a bespoke process: an in-depth interview, references checked directly with previous employers and full document verification. We present the first profiles in under 3 hours, the service includes 2 trial days with the candidate before you confirm the hire, you only pay if you hire, and every placement is backed by a 6-month guarantee.
Coverage in Marbella
Areas we cover
Demand for live-in housekeepers in Marbella concentrates in a handful of areas: family villas in Sierra Blanca and Nagüeles, staffed properties in La Zagaleta and Guadalmina, homes near Puerto Banús and Nueva Andalucía, and seafront residences in Los Monteros and along the Golden Mile. These are large households where someone living in covers what no hourly service can.
We also work with families in Benahavís and Sotogrande who spend part of the year here and need the villa kept ready all year round. For all of them, a live-in brings continuity, trust and genuine availability in a market where good staff are scarce and snapped up quickly.
How much does a live-in housekeeper cost in Marbella?
Between €1,800 and €3,000/mo in salary for most Marbella villas — above the legal minimum (the SMI of €1,221/mo over 14 payments, or €9.55/h). The figure rises with experience in high-end homes, languages and the size of the property. On top of the salary, Social Security registration applies from the first hour and is a separate cost borne by the employer. Our fee is one month's salary plus VAT, payable only if you hire. The service includes 2 trial days with the candidate before you confirm the hire.
Which areas of Marbella do you cover for live-ins?
All of Marbella and its surroundings: Puerto Banús, Sierra Blanca, Nueva Andalucía, La Zagaleta, the Golden Mile, Guadalmina, Los Monteros and Nagüeles, as well as Benahavís and Sotogrande. If your villa is in another Costa del Sol development, just tell us and we will arrange it.
Does the live-in need her own room in the villa?
Yes. The family must provide a private room in suitable condition; in Marbella villas this is usually part of the staff quarters. Accommodation and board may count as salary in kind up to 30% of her pay, with at least the SMI always paid in cash, and are set out in the contract.
How quickly can you present live-in candidates in Marbella?
The first verified profiles in under 3 hours, already shortlisted by language, experience in large homes and the duties of your villa; very specific profiles can take up to 48 hours. Many seasonal families ask us to have the selection ready before they arrive in Marbella, and we are glad to organise that in advance.
“We are very happy with our experience with Maids & Co. We had quite a demanding search, as we have three children under five and were preparing for a big international move from New York to Spain. Although we were unlucky with a few candidates who changed…”
Tatiana2 months ago · Google review
★★★★★
“Isabella and her team were fantastic in helping us find a nanny. From an initial call to align on profiles to the process and platform they use, together with the candidates presented, it was a smooth an easy process. They were very communicative and helped…”
David5 months ago · Google review
★★★★★
“Great and easy experience hiring our new house keeper with Maids & Co. They are very helpful and were continuously searching for the perfect candidate. We are very happy and will keep working with them in the future.”
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