Luna & Leaf Story Stays
Where Fiction Meets Reality on Spain's Magical Costa del Sol
You know the one where the lead character goes to Spain to work in a charming bookshop in a pedestrian, flower-filled, friendly seaside village filled with cafés?
Plot twist: What if that main character was you?
↓ Discover your story ↓
At Luna & Leaf Story Stays, that book/movie fantasy becomes your reality on Spain's sun-drenched coast. Choose your stay, work in our authentic bookshop, and create your own Spanish adventure while exploring our charming pedestrian village filled with local restaurants, cafes, and flower-lined streets.
Choose your story 📖
Casa Lilly
The Story Suite
“When five friends decided to live out their Hallmark movie dreams, they found Casa Lilly. Five bedrooms meant five different stories unfolding under one Spanish roof—the hopeless romantic, the career woman seeking balance, the dreamer, the skeptic who falls hardest, and the wise friend who knew this trip would change everything.”
Spacious 5 bedroom villa ideal for friend groups, book clubs, friend groups, literary retreats, romance writers' collectives, Instagram content creator squads
2 minutes from Luna & Leaf Bookshop
3 minutes from the Mediterranean Sea beachfront
Minimum 1 week stays - perfect for group bonding
5 bedrooms, each with its own character and charm, in Old Town Estepona
Courtyard for themed dinner parties, crafting, & book discussions
Multiple work spaces for writers
Perfect for "found family" and friendship storylines
2600 Euros/week total (5 rooms, accommodates up to 10 guests)
Villa Accommodation only (without the Story Stays experience) can be found here for 2100 Euros/week total
Booked through June 2026.
Now Reserving July 2026 and beyond!
Casa Santa Ana
The Story Haven
“She packed light but carried big dreams. A cozy one-bedroom apartment became her writer’s retreat, where morning coffee led to afternoon inspiration and evening walks through cobblestone streets. Here, she wasn’t just visiting Spain—she was becoming the protagonist of her own story.”
Cozy 1-bedroom retreat perfect for writers, couples, and anyone ready for their main character moment in Spain.
1 minute from the Plaza de las Flores
2 minutes from Luna & Leaf Bookshop
3 minutes from the Mediterranean Sea beachfront
Minimum 1 month stays - Main Character Experience
1 bedroom apartment with terrace in Old Town Estepona
Perfect for deep creative immersion
Dedicated writing desk overlooking village streets
Down the street from Luna & Leaf bookshop
Private space for evening literary contemplation
Ideal for "finding yourself" storylines
900 Euros/month for Story Stays Experience
Currently undergoing a charming touch-up.
Photos coming soon. Booking starts October 2025.
More info:
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Choose your perfect backdrop: Casa Santa Ana- The Story Haven or Casa Lilly- The Story Suite. Both accommodations feature work spaces, high-speed wifi, and the comforts you need, while giving you the independence to explore our flower-filled pedestrian village and dine at local restaurants.
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Live your best bookish life working alongside Leanna in Luna & Leaf bookshop two mornings per week during your stay. Experience the daily magic that happens when literature comes alive in a real community setting - help customers discover books, write book review cards, choose and wrap blind dates with a book, assist with daily operations, and live that lead character dream you've always imagined.
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Host your book club discussions in our atmospheric bookshop after hours. Lead literary conversations, organize themed reading nights, or simply enjoy intimate book talks under Spanish stars and next to a Roman wall.
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Each guest receives a complimentary "blind date with a book" package - carefully selected titles that match your reading preferences, wrapped in beautiful packaging for delightful discoveries.
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Leave with an official certificate commemorating your Luna & Leaf Story Stays experience - proof that you stepped out of the audience and into your own lead character adventure.
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Catered meals
Spanish cooking class
Art classes
Pottery class
Yoga on the beach/in studio
Soma Breathwork
Flamenco classes
Regional excursions and more!
Setting: Estepona, Spain
A charming, flower-lined Spanish village on the Mediterranean Sea
Perfect for:
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Author Book Signings/Launch Parties
📚 Create stunning content while living your bookish dreams in our pedestrian village setting. Personalization and add-ons available!
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Romantasy Book Retreats
🌶️ Host magical book club discussions under Spanish stars in our atmospheric bookshop
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Cozy Romance Book Retreats
💕 Does it get more Hallmark than falling in love with literature in the most romantic setting on the Costa del Sol?
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Hallmark/Holiday Movie Fans/Writers
✍️ Find inspiration in our flower-filled streets and charming bookshop atmosphere. Just wait for the Holiday decór! 🍁🎄
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Main Character Moments
🎬 Live that leading character dream in a real Spanish village straight from your favorite rom-com
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Friends' Literary Getaways
👭 Share the magic with your book-loving friends in our 5-bedroom villa or cozy apartment
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Writing Retreats
📖 Craft your stories while working in a real bookshop and soaking up Spanish inspiration, with others or with concentrated time to yourself in our 1 bedroom apartment
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Faculty Literary Escapes
🎓 Academic groups seeking inspiration in an authentic literary environment
