Luxury holiday villas in Mora d'Ebre

Typical villa with private pool in the center of Miami Platja!: Villa CHRISTEL is a beautiful villa with private pool located in the center of Miami Platja! Treat yourself to a relaxing day and enjoy a relaxing break with a private pool or sip a cocktail on the covered terrace! The single-storey house includes a closed equipped kitchen, a living room with TV and WIFI. You have a bedroom with two single beds and fitted wardrobes and a bedroom with two single beds and closet and 2 bathrooms. You will have at your disposal sun loungers to bask in the sun by the pool (6m x 3m)! Enjoy a barbecue area to prepare your meals in a friendly atmosphere outside! LOCATION: The villa is located about 1km from the coves and 2km from the supermarket!At 1 km you have the main avenue of Miami Platja arranged for cycling or walking, with many bars, restaurants and shops. VICINITY:About 1 hour from Barcelona airportAbout 30min from Reus airportAbout 20min from Port Aventura SERVICE NOT INCLUDED: SERVICE NOT INCLUDED TOWEL PACK RENTAL: 10 € per person for the duration of the stayTowels (one large and one small)Bath matsKitchen towel BED LINEN RENTAL: Sheet for one person 10 € / Sheet for 2 people 20 € BABY COT RENTAL: €20.00 BABY CHAIR RENTAL: €10.00CANCELLATION POLICY:For any cancellation, regardless of the date on which it is communicated to the agency, an administration fee of €70 will be retain...

A short distance from horse riding, theme parks, and more, this welcoming villa lets you experience it all. With the property's convenient onsite parking, you'll be ready to make the quick 5-minute drive to Bonmont Golf Club or the 12-minute drive to Cala Misteri. After you return, you can unwind by the private pool or sip a drink in the garden; you may also like the deck or patio and outdoor furniture. As for the great indoors, you can come inside and enjoy the free WiFi and TV. As you settle into this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom rental, you'll find a dining area, a BBQ grill, and a fireplace. The kitchen is equipped with an oven, a stovetop, and a refrigerator, as well as a coffee maker, an electric kettle, and a microwave. And you can even travel light because you'll have access to laundry facilities....

Villa Isabella is a stunning architect designed contemporary 5 bedroom villa, with a private Spa style swimming pool. The villa boasts beautiful panoramic views of the sea and mountains from the 1st floor balconies and verandas which run the entire length of this glass-fronted property. The villa has been decorated and furnished with care to provide a modern, and comfortable holiday location. The large open plan kitchen, dining and lounge areas all offer direct access via patio doors out to the shaded dining veranda, stunning feature swimming pool, and garden. The first floor bedrooms all offer fabulous mountain or sea views, the first floor balconies offer additional relaxation space where you can take in the beautiful views. This region of the Costa Dorada is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and unspoilt regions of the Mediterranean coast. For beach lovers the coastline offers an abundance of stunning blue flag golden sandy beaches and quiet coves. PORTAVENTURA, the largest themepark in Europe, Ferrari land, and water parks are within 25minutes of the villa (by car or regular train service from L'Ametlla). The magnificent city of Barcelona is approx. 90mins away. The pretty fishing villages of L'Ametlla de Mar and L’Ampolla are a breath of fresh air, rare gems in the Mediterranean coastline. L’Ametlla de Mar is located within a 5-10minute drive of the villa, it is a popu...

Discover Villa Pomer! A gem located close to Playa Cristal on a quiet street, perfect for escaping the hustle and bustle and enjoying relaxing moments in an authentic residential area. And best of all, the vibrant centre of Miami Playa, with all the amenities you can imagine, is just a stone's throw away! This charming home was completely renovated in 2004 and upgraded for the 2024 season! Prepare to be impressed with its design and amenities. Ready to explore? Here is the layout On the basement floor, you will find a spacious living-dining room with a comfortable sofa bed, a cosy terrace with direct access to the private pool and a barbecue area perfect for those summer nights, a fully equipped kitchen where you can prepare your favourite dishes, a utility/laundry room, and a full bathroom with shower. On the ground floor, two cosy bedrooms, each with two single beds, a large terrace to enjoy the fresh air, and another bathroom with shower, await you. From this floor and down an external staircase you can also access the garden/pool without going inside the house. And on the first floor, discover a truly generous master bedroom, with two luxurious 160-size beds and a large terrace and a bathroom with bathtub. And let's not forget the jewel in the crown: the beautiful Playa Cristal, just a 3-minute walk away! Enjoy its crystal clear waters and golden sand without the crowds of ...

Villa Avondale is a beautifully presented spacious fully air-conditioned 3 bedroom villa, comfortably sleeping 6 (plus a baby in a cot). The villa has been finished to a high standard offering a comfortable holiday retreat and a fabulous location for the local Blue Flag Golden Sandy Beach less than a 10mins walk away. All bedrooms and the lounge/dining area have air-conditioning.Villa Avondale has a kidney shaped private swimming pool, sunbathing terrace and an extensive roof terrace offering stunning views across to the sea and over to the mountains. At the entrance to the estate you will find a supermarket, bakery, and a couple of Tapas Bars all within a 10minute walk of the villa, additionally within a 15minute walk you will find an excellent family friendly restaurant with children’s park and football pitch. The quaint fishing town of L'Ametlla de Mar offering a good selection of shops, bars and restaurants is a 5 minute drive away. All making Villa Avondale an ideal holiday setting for a relaxing family holiday or couples travelling together. FREE WIFI INTERNET in all areas.We provide an onsite office, 24 hour emergency contact, and all of our villas are registered and comply with the Tourist Law 159/2012. Villa Avondale's registration number is: HUTTE – 000816.This region of the Costa Dorada is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and unspoilt regions of the Mediterranea...

Located in Miami Platja, Villa Paradise offers everything you need for a comfortable holiday. The property consists of two separate houses. Each house features a fully equipped kitchen, a living room, two bedrooms, and two bathrooms. The larger house also has a spacious veranda with sliding doors. The accommodation can host up to 10 people. Amenities include Wi-Fi, two televisions, six air conditioning units, a washing machine, as well as children's books and toys. There is also a table tennis table on the property. A baby cot and a high chair are available as well. This holiday home has a private pool, a garden, and a balcony for your use. Parking is available on the property. A maximum of one pet is allowed. Pets are not permitted in the pool or on the beds. Smoking and parties are not allowed. The stay of persons not included in the reservation is not permitted. In case of high electricity consumption by the air conditioners (in winter or summer), additional costs may apply for you. The air conditioners are equipped with a meter. - Beach/pool towels Payment 7,00 € per person - Train station shuttle Payment 55,00 € per ride...

CHALET WITH GARDEN AND LARGE PRIVATE POOL WITH 3 LARGE ROOMS, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR DINING ROOM, AMERICAN KITCHEN AND 2 BATHROOMS, ONE IN SUITE. ON THE OUTSIDE THERE IS A BARBECUE AREA. IT HAS PRIVATE PARKING FOR 2 OR 3 CARS AND LARGE LAWN AREA, AS WELL AS A AREA TO PLAY THE BASQUET, EVERYTHING SURROUNDED BY PALMERAS. THE SWIMMING POOL IS BUILT AT 2 HEIGHTS, THOUGHT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY AND IN THEIR AREA IT HAS ZONES TO TAKE THE SUN....

Located in L'Ametlla de Mar, this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom villa lets you experience it all. Fans of nature and the outdoors will love being 5 minutes by foot from Sant Jordi Beach and 14 minutes from Platja de Cala Forn. Cala Vidre is an easy 8-minute walk away and Cala Ribellet is also a quick 14-minute walk away. While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including WiFi and a bidet, as well as air conditioning and an ironing board. Other amenities include laundry facilities, towels, and a hair dryer....

The villa Casa Argentera Full House is located in L'Argentera and impresses guests with its view of the mountain. The 3-storey property consists of a living room, a kitchen, 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms as well as an additional toilet and can therefore accommodate 15 people. Additional amenities include high-speed Wi-Fi (suitable for video calls) with a dedicated workspace for home office, a fan, a washing machine, a dryer as well as beach/pool towels. 3 baby cots and a high chair are also available. This accommodation does not offer: air conditioning. This property features a private outdoor area with a heated pool, garden, two open terraces, a balcony, barbecue, and a playground. Guests enjoy access to a heated pool, which is available during Easter and October. The villa is close to many hiking routes and offers great conditions for both mountain biking and road cycling. A parking space is available on the property, and free parking is available on the street. Families with children are welcome. 3 baby cots are available upon request. 1 pet is allowed but is not to be left alone on the property. Smoking is not permitted on this property. Only guests listed in the reservation are allowed. Please note that unauthorized visitors may lead to authorities being called. The top-floor apartment under the roof has air conditioning, while all other rooms in the house are equipped with v...

In the residential urbanization of Calafat, 150 meters on foot from a superb cove of sand classified blue flag, located in a quiet dead end and in the middle of a fenced and raised garden, the house is ideal for 8 to 10 people. Composed of three bedrooms, an equipped kitchen, a large living room with wood stove and dining area, and a bathroom. The villa has an outbuilding with independent entrance consisting of two bedrooms, and a bathroom (wc / shower). The house has a safe, air conditioning, heating, wifi internet connection, Tv with satellite French TNT channels, DVD player, alarm, digital code on the front door, a gate with videophone and badges available (4). On a plot of 700 m2, the garden is fenced, planted and maintained. It has a slide, two swings for children, and a ping pong table. It also has a terrace with garden furniture and charcoal barbecue, plancha, as well as an outdoor shower. The nearest shops are 300 m away (bar, restaurants, mini-market), as well as a basketball court, a soccer field, paddle courts and and a small kindergarten. Villa ideally located for who looking for calm, the nearby beach and nature....

A short distance from hiking trails, swimming, and more, this welcoming villa lets you experience it all. Cala Mosques is just steps away and Cala de les Ampolles is within an easy 12-minute walk, so leave your car at the property, which offers onsite parking. Spend a day at the nearby beach, relax by the outdoor pool, or sip a drink in the hot tub of this 1938-sq-ft villa, which also features a garden. For a change of scenery, come inside and enjoy the free WiFi and cable/satellite TV. A BBQ grill, a fireplace, and air conditioning are featured at this 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom rental. Bathroom amenities include a hair dryer and towels. Prepare a home-cooked meal in the kitchen, complete with an oven, a stovetop, and a refrigerator, as well as a coffee maker, an electric kettle, and a microwave. And there's access to laundry facilities, so you can even pack a bit lighter....

Villa "Naizan" is located in Ametlla de Mar and offers everything you need for a pleasant getaway. The property, spread over 2 floors, consists of a living room, a fully equipped kitchen, 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and an additional guest toilet, accommodating up to 12 people. Additional amenities include Wi-Fi suitable for video calls, television, fan, washing machine, dishwasher and coffee maker. A cot and a high chair are also available. The villa features a private outdoor area with a pool, garden, open terrace, 2 covered terraces, 2 balconies, barbecue, playground and outdoor shower. The outdoor area is fully equipped for dining, sunbathing by the pool and enjoying drinks in the shade. There are 3 parking spaces available on the property and free street parking. Families with children are welcome and 1 pet is allowed. Smoking inside the building and hosting events with non-registered guests are not permitted. Check-in is only available for guests over 25 years old. Events with up to 12 people are allowed. Please respect quiet hours during your stay (no noise after midnight). There is no air conditioning. Towels and bed linen can be provided (available for an extra fee). Please note that during your stay, there may be government regulations regarding water that could affect the use of the pool, garden irrigation or limit tap water usage....

Villa Mila is a 3 bedroom villa with a private swimming pool. There is a open plan lounge, kitchen and dining area which lead directly to a shaded dining terrace overlooking the private swimming pool and garden. The modern fully fitted kitchen is well equipped. The master bedroom is spacious and has air-conditioning. There is a 2nd double bedroom and twin bedroom, all are well furnished. There is a full bathroom with shower over the bath. There are 2 high quality air-conditioning units which with the internal doors left ajar keep the whole villa cool. Villa Mila offers an ideal location for a relaxing holiday and is within a 5-10minute walk of a lovely family Restaurant and Bar with childrens play area. In addition to the sun terrace around the private swimming pool, the villa also has a large roof terrace with views to the private swimming pool and garden *Free Wifi Internet access provided* This region of the Costa Dorada is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and unspoilt regions of the Mediterranean coast. For beach lovers the coastline offers an abundance of stunning blue flag golden sandy beaches and quiet coves. PORTAVENTURA, the largest themepark in Europe, Ferrari land, and water parks are within 25minutes of the villa (by car or regular train service from L'Ametlla). The magnificent city of Barcelona is approx. 90mins away. The villa is very easily accessible with R...

Located in Miami Playa, the villa "Laura piscina privada y aire" offers guests a fantastic view of the sea. This 160 m² property consists of a living room, a well-equipped kitchen with dishwasher, 4 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms and can therefore accommodate 8 people. Additional amenities include air conditioning, a washing machine as well as satellite TV. The highlight of this accommodation is its private outdoor area with a pool, a garden, 2 open terraces, a covered terrace, 2 balconies, and a barbecue. Enjoy relaxing sea views while preparing a healthy meal for your loved ones! The train station is located 3 km away. The "Hospitalet del Infant" is in the area. A Consum supermarket, a cafeteria, and a trattoria can all be found within 400 m of the property. A parking space is available on the property and 1 in a garage. Free parking is available on the street. Pets are allowed (max. 2 pets). Parties are not allowed. Towels and bed linen are not provided. Wi-Fi is available for a fee. null Please note that there may be governmental water regulations in place at the time of your visit, which may impact the use of the pool, garden watering or limit tap water usage....

Peaceful spacious villa with private pool, only 15 minutes walk from the beach,away from residential "all night parties area" and 5 minutes drive to the fishing village of Ametlla de Mar and all its shops, restaurants, bars and entertainment. The villa is very well equipped: perfect for family holiday fun. Mum can relax and sunbath around the pool or in one of the many shaded area, while dad is cooking on the new barbecue and the kids are busy on there tablets thanks to the free WiFi, or watching one of the many TV channels or large selection of DVD in one of the air-conditioned living room, or even play on the NintendoWii!...

Magnificent holiday villa on 2 floors, ideal for families. 1st floor : Bathroom with shower and wc, 3 large and bright bedrooms, terrace. Ground floor : Exterior Large garden with 8x4 swimming pool, outdoor shower, covered terrace for meals, summer kitchen. Large living room interior with open kitchen, 1 bedroom with 1 double bed, bathroom with wc. Parking in front of the house + closed parking....

Charming villa with private pool located in Miami Platja: Villa FORTUNY is a charming typical villa with a private pool, located in Miami Platja. On the ground floor you will find a fitted kitchenette, a living room, a dining room with fireplace, two bedrooms, one with two single beds and one with a double bed (150 cm) and two bathrooms.On the upper floor a master suite with a double bed (150cm) with access to a terrace and a bathroom.The villa has air conditioning in the living room, ceiling fan in two bedrooms, TV (FR, ES, DE), a terrace on the ground floor.For your meals, you will have at your disposal a charcoal barbecue and a griddle, ideal for cooking outdoors!Parking is available in front of the garage. SITUATION: The villa is located about 2 km from the beach and 1 km from the supermarket.Just 1 km away is the main avenue for cycling or walking, with many bars, restaurants and shops. VICINITY:Approximately 1 hour from Barcelona airportAbout 30 minutes from Reus airportAbout 20 minutes from Cambrils, Salou and Port AventuraAbout 30 minutes from Tarragona SERVICE NOT INCLUDED: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Pool dimensions: 8 x 4 x 1.5 approx.Type of coffee maker: FilterBarbecue: charcoalIron: GasAdditional fans available on site: 3 SERVICE NOT INCLUDED TOWEL PACK RENTAL: 10 € per person per stayTowels (one large and one small)Bath matsTea towel BED LINEN RENTAL: 10 € per person...

FAMILY HOUSE PRIVATE SWIMING-POOL, WIFI AND AIR CONDITIONING-NUMERO U: A 100m2 one floor family house, with a big garden, for 7-9 people, based in l'Ametlla de Mar, Costa Durada. The house has 4 bedrooms, two bedrooms with a double bed and one bedroom with a single bed, double sofa-bed in the dining-room, independent kitchen fully equiped and bathroom with shower. Air conditioning in all the bedrooms and dining-room. There is another bedroom outside completely independent from the house with a double bed, bathroom with shower and air conditioning too. Free WIFI. Outside there is a 400m2 garden with private swiming-pool with salt and an outdoor kitchen with fridge and BBQ. 1 km away there is a comercial area where you can find restaurants, supermarkets and pharmacy. L'Ametlla de Mar is a cosy fishermen village with plenty of people in summer, going to enjoy sunbathing. Also l'Ametlla de Mar is half an hour away by car to the north from the amusement park of Port Aventura, great for the whole family, and half an hour away by car to the south form the Delta del Ebro,a natural park well known all around Europe. Air conditioned is optional, price per week 100€ WE DON'T ACCEPT GROUPS OF YOUNG PEOPLE UNDER 26 YEARS OLD A 100m2 one floor family house, with a big garden, for 7-9 people, based in l'Ametlla de Mar, Costa Durada. The house has 4 bedrooms, two bedrooms with a double bed and...

The villa in Ametlla de Mar has 5 bedrooms and capacity for 10 people. Accommodation of 220 m² tastefully-furnished and is a new build, It has views of waterfront and the swimming pool. The property is located 300 m sand beach "Port Calafat", 1 km supermarket "Supermercado Calafat", 5 km city "Ametlla de Mar", 14 km supermarket "Caprabo Miami", 14 km golf course "Bonmont Miami", 35 km airport "REUS" and it is located in a a residential zone and next to the sea. The accommodation is equipped with the following items: garden, garden furniture, fenced garden, 30 m² terrace, washing machine, dryer, barbecue, fireplace, iron, internet (Wi-Fi), balcony, childrens area, air conditioning in some bedrooms, swimming pool private, covered parking in the same building, 3 fans, mosquito net/nets in the bedroom, 1 TV. The independent kitchen, of hotplate of glass ceramics, is equipped with refrigerator, microwave, oven, freezer, dishwasher, dishes/cutlery, kitchen utensils, coffee machine and toaster. Additional information : Private pool - Opening period: from 1 January to 31 December. - Dimensions: 4.00X9.00 meters. - Depth: from 1.1 m to 2.3 m. Mandatory services to be paid on-site: . Security Deposit (refundable) : 400 € per booking Optional services to be paid on site and to be booked before your arrival: . Cot/Crib : 1.2 € per day . Arrival out of schedule : 20 € per booking . Bed line...

BEAUTIFUL FAMILY HOUSE WITH PRIVATE SWIMING-POOL, BBQ, WIFI, AIR CONDITIONING-11 SETEMBRE 9: A 140 2m house for 9 people based in l'Ametlla de Mar, Costa Daurda. The house is having 4 double bedrooms and one single bedroom, 2 bathrooms, dining-room, satelite TV, FREE WIFI, garden and PRIVATE salt swimming pool. One double bedroom and one bathroom downstairs. Super cosy, with air conditioning in the dining-room, kitchen and in 2 bedrooms. In the rest of the bedrooms you have fans. Fence for children in the swiming pool. The house it's 300m away form the beach and from the village as well, but in a very quiet area. The swiming-pool it's closed with a fence for the kids' security. L’Ametlla de Mar it’s a very cosy fishermen village where the promenades by the harbour and the sea should be compulsory to be done. There’s a railway train station in l’Ametlla de Mar itself but having a car is recommended, as you can park in front of the house (you are also having a garage) and using the car to go to the different creeks. L'Ametlla de Mar is half an hour away from Port Aventura, amusement park for the whole family, and also half an hour away from the Delta del Ebro,natural park well known all around Europe. WE DON'T ACCEPT GROUPS OF YOUNG PEOPLE UNDER 26 YEARS OLD...

Welcome to Villa Pino Alto! Discover this spectacular 5-bedroom villa located in the heart of the exclusive area of Pino Alto in Miami Playa. With a manicured garden, porch and barbecue, this villa offers the perfect environment to relax and enjoy the outdoors. There is also a gated parking area for your convenience. Additional improvements are being made for the 2024 season. With capacity for up to 10 people, Villa Pino Alto is ideal for a large family or several families wishing to share exclusive accommodation. Tastefully decorated and fully equipped, this villa features a fully equipped kitchen, wifi included and air-conditioning for a comfortable and convenient stay. - Please note that due to ongoing improvements elements such as decoration or furnishings may differ or not be present in the actual photos. UHC will not be responsible for the difference or lack of such elements and no claims will be accepted. The photos will be updated as soon as possible (current text 12/02/2024). - This villa is only rented to families. Groups are not accepted. - Weekly change of sheets and towels for bookings of 2 weeks or more. - Free beach / pool towels. - WIFI during your stay. - Tourist tax not included in the accommodation price. - Key collection is at the Universal Holiday Centre offices located at Avenida del Batlle Pere Molas 3, Salou - Online registration is required at least 24 ...

Villa with private pool in Miami Platja: Villa CANARIAS is a beautiful Villa with private pool located in the center of Miami Platja. The house is on one floor comprising, a kitchenette, a living room with TV (French and Spanish channels), 1 double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, 1 bedroom 2 single beds with fitted wardrobes, 1 bedroom 2 single beds with fitted wardrobes, 2 bathrooms (shower and toilet) FEEDBACK:- Covered terrace- Pool size (6m X 3m)- Air conditioning in the living room and all bedrooms- Possibility to park the car in front of the garage- Electric griddle- Cozy area with charcoal barbecue- WIFI LOCATION: The villa is located 1km from the beach and 350m from the supermarketJust 1 km away you have the main strip arranged for cycling or walking, with many bars, restaurants and shops. VICINITY:Approximately 1 hour from Barcelona airportAbout 30 minutes from Reus airportAbout 20 minutes from Port Aventura SERVICE NOT INCLUDED: SERVICE NOT INCLUDED TOWEL PACK RENTAL: 10 € per person for the duration of the stayTowels (one large and one small)Bath matsKitchen towel BED LINEN RENTAL: Sheet for one person 10 € / Sheet for 2 people 20 € BABY COT RENTAL: €20.00 BABY CHAIR RENTAL: €10.00CANCELLATION POLICY:For any cancellation, regardless of the date on which it is communicated to the agency, an administration fee of €70 will be retained. Depending on the date of cancellati...

FAMILY HOUSE WITH GARDEN AND PRIVATE SWIMING-POOL, BBQ, WIFI_JUAN DE ALMENARA: JULY AND AUGUST BOOKINGS ARE FROM SATURDAY TO SATURDAY A 120m2 family housefor 8 people, based in l'Ametlla de Mar, Costa Durada. The house has 2 bedrooms with 2 double beds each, one bedroom with a double bed, sofa-bed for 2 people in the living-room, kitchen, bathroom with bath and shower, toilet with shower, 3 balconies. FREE WIFI Downstairs there is the dining-room, kitchen, bedroom with a double bed and the bathroom with bath and toilet. Upstairs there are the other bedrooms and the toilet with shower. There's a silent programmable ceiling fan in the dining-room and also in the bedrooms. Outside there is a garden with PRIVATE swiming-pool with a security door for kids. It's a 120m2 house, with a 200m2 gardenin the area of las 3 Calas. 500m away there is a comercial area where you can find restaurants, supermarkets and shops. 2km away you have the beaches and 3km away the village of l'Ametlla de Mar. 30km away to the norh there is Port Aventura, amusement park and 50km away Tarragona. Also 30km to the souht is the Delta del Ebro, natural park. WE DON'T ACCEPT GROUPS OF YOUNG PEOPLE UNDER 26 YEARS OLD A 120m2 family housefor 8 people, based in l'Ametlla de Mar, Costa Durada. The house has 2 bedrooms with 2 double beds each, one bedroom with a double bed, sofa-bed for 2 people in the living-room, k...

The villa "Manuela" in Miami Playa is the perfect accommodation for a stress-free holiday with your loved ones. This 160 m² property consists of a living room, a kitchen with dishwasher, 5 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms and can accommodate 12 people. Additional amenities include air conditioning, a washing machine as well as a TV. A baby cot is also available. The villa boasts a private outdoor area with a pool, an open terrace and a covered terrace. 3 parking spaces are available on the property. Free parking is available on the street. Pets are allowed. Wi-Fi is not available. Towels and bed linen are not provided. null Please note that there may be governmental water regulations in place at the time of your visit, which may impact the use of the pool, garden watering or limit tap water usage....