What Is Bencomo Coliving?

There is a certain category of place that word of mouth finds but algorithms overlook. Bencomo Coliving — run by two Tenerife-born siblings with Irish roots out of a house on Taoro Street in Santa Úrsula — belongs firmly in that category. It is not the biggest coliving in Tenerife. It is not the loudest on social media. And yet, among the digital nomads and remote workers who have actually stayed there, it consistently earns the kind of praise reserved for places that genuinely overdeliver: best coliving experience ever, I extended my stay twice, I've decided to always stay in coliving because of this experience.

Located in the authentic north of the island — 10 minutes from Puerto de la Cruz, 10 minutes from La Orotava, with direct views of El Teide and the Atlantic — this is a boutique 5-room coliving designed for the kind of remote worker who understands that where you live shapes the quality of everything else you build.

It is, without question, one of Tenerife's most underrated coliving experiences. This review explains why that underrating is unjust — and why the right person should stop overlooking it.

Bencomo Coliving is best for:

✓ Digital nomads who want boutique intimacy over building-scale anonymity ✓ Remote workers seeking authentic Canarian life away from mass tourism ✓ Long-stay residents who want meaningful discounts on a premium nature-connected experience ✓ People who value genuine community — five rooms means everyone knows everyone ✓ Anyone who wants Teide views, an infinity pool, a sauna, and a piano in the living room

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Why Bencomo Coliving Is Different

Most Tenerife colivings compete on location — proximity to the beach, the city, the nightlife strip. Bencomo competes on something harder to manufacture: the quality of daily life, and the authenticity of the people running it.

Five rooms. In a traditional Canarian house in Santa Úrsula, north Tenerife. Set above the La Orotava Valley, with views that span from the Atlantic coastline to the summit of El Teide. The building is not a coliving complex engineered for maximum occupancy. It is a home — thought through, maintained with care, and animated by a programme of shared experiences that creates the kind of connection most large colivings spend enormous budgets trying to replicate and never quite achieve.

Adrián and Ana's philosophy is simple and consistent: community, nature, and authentic local life. Every choice at Bencomo flows from those three ideas. The coworking setup with external monitors signals that someone thought about your workday. The weekly yoga session, Sunday brunch, and communal dinners signal that someone understands community doesn't happen by accident — it requires structure and intention. The fruit trees and herb garden outside — oregano, basil, celery — signal that someone cares about the texture of daily life in a way that goes beyond amenity checklists.

When you strip away the noise of the broader Tenerife accommodation market, Bencomo does the foundational thing better than almost anyone else: it makes you feel at home.

The Location: Why Santa Úrsula and the North Win

If you have spent time researching where to base yourself in Tenerife, you will have encountered the debate: north or south? The south is sunnier, more tourist-facing, more resort-driven. The north is greener, more authentic, more local — and for anyone staying longer than a week, almost always the right choice.

Santa Úrsula sits in the heart of the north: a traditional Canarian municipality perched above the coast, surrounded by agricultural terraces, laurisilva forest, and ravines that descend to the Atlantic. It is 10 minutes by car from Puerto de la Cruz — Tenerife's most characterful city and a genuine hub for long-term travellers — and 10 minutes from La Orotava, one of the most architecturally beautiful towns in the Canary Islands.

The surrounding area offers everything that makes the north compelling:

This is not proximity in the loose, optimistic sense that accommodation listings use. Santa Úrsula is genuinely well-connected to the island's best assets — beaches, trails, towns, surf schools, local markets — while remaining calm enough that the house itself functions as a sanctuary rather than a transit point.

Understanding the North: Authenticity Over Resort

The north of Tenerife is where Canarians actually live. La Orotava preserves its colonial architecture. Puerto de la Cruz has a real town centre, real cafés, real community. Santa Úrsula sits above it all, offering something the south's resort strips cannot: the quiet of a volcanic hillside, views across the La Orotava Valley to the sea, and the kind of local life that makes a month feel like something you actually lived rather than something you passed through.

For a digital nomad, this matters enormously. Your daily life happens in a radius. When that radius includes Teide on the horizon every morning, fresh Atlantic air, accessible surf, hiking trails into laurel forest, and a house that produces this level of community — everything works better: the focus blocks, the lunch breaks that become walks, the evenings that turn into something worth remembering.

The neighbourhood is not the backdrop to your stay at Bencomo. It is part of the product.

The Space: Five Rooms, One Exceptional Home

Bencomo Coliving occupies a traditional Canarian house in Santa Úrsula, and the architecture of the space tells you immediately what Adrián and Ana are trying to do.

The communal areas are where the community happens: a large, well-equipped kitchen designed for shared cooking and communal dinners; a living and dining room with a TV and long table for group meals and evening wind-downs; a piano in the corner — the kind of detail that speaks to a house that values more than function. The coworking zone is equipped with three external monitors, keyboards, and mice, set up for actual productive work rather than the aesthetic impression of it.

Outside, the property extends into a garden with fruit trees and fresh herbs, outdoor seating with views across the valley and coastline, and — the standout amenity — an infinity pool positioned to frame both the Atlantic and El Teide simultaneously. There is also a sauna: intimate, well-maintained, and exactly the right size for a house of this scale.

Room Types

Rooms at Bencomo are named after places and species from the Canarian landscape — a small detail that signals exactly who runs this place.

Benijo — The premium room. Spacious and bright, with a king-size bed, private en-suite bathroom with jacuzzi, individual desk, and generous storage. The most comfortable long-stay option in the house. €69/night (1 person) | €91/night (2 people)

Bollullo — Double bed, shared bathroom, and direct access to the terrace. A balanced room for residents who value natural light and outdoor access alongside community life. €53/night (1 person) | €69/night (2 people)

Tajinaste — Standard double (135 cm), private bathroom, located close to both the coworking area and the garden. Practical and well-positioned within the house's flow. €48/night (1 person)

Lagarto Tizón — Double bed with a spacious private en-suite bathroom. Designed for residents who want full personal privacy while remaining connected to community spaces. €69/night (1 person) | €91/night (2 people)

Canarios — A shared room with two single beds and access to a common bathroom. The most accessible price point in the house, designed for social openness and budget-conscious stays. €37/night (1 person)

Communal Amenities Included

• Fully equipped shared kitchen with all cooking utensils

• Coworking area with 3 external monitors, keyboards, and mice

• Living and dining room with TV and large shared table

• Piano in the common area

• Infinity pool with Atlantic and Teide views

• Sauna

• Garden with fruit trees and fresh herbs (oregano, basil, celery)

• Outdoor covered seating with valley and sea views

• Free high-speed WiFi throughout

• Laundry facilities

Pricing: Long Stays Rewarded, Short Stays Considered

Bencomo operates on a minimum stay of 14 nights — a deliberate policy that reflects the founders' belief that community depth requires time. They have found that most guests enjoy staying longer, and the minimum exists to protect the quality of connection that makes the space worth coming to in the first place.

The pricing structure rewards commitment:

• 10% discount

  for stays of 28 nights (one month)

• 20% discount

  for stays of two months or more

Stays of less than one month require a valid work contract or proof of professional activity — a detail that underlines Bencomo's identity as a working coliving rather than a lifestyle guesthouse.

Partners or friends can join residents in double rooms for €25 per night for short stays, or at the standard two-person double room rate for stays exceeding one week.

What the pricing context suggests, based on comparable Tenerife boutique colivings of this quality and location, is that Bencomo represents exceptional value at the long-stay rate — particularly when you factor in what is included: one yoga session per week, weekly cleaning, a weekly Sunday brunch, and a programme of activities. Getting an infinity pool, sauna, external monitor coworking setup, Teide and ocean views, and a community curated to this standard at a monthly rate that scales with length of stay is a genuinely compelling proposition.

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Community: Intimacy at Its Most Effective

Five rooms is not a limitation. It is a design philosophy.

At five residents maximum, Bencomo cannot produce the anonymous energy of a 40-person coliving complex. What it can produce — and consistently does, according to everyone who has stayed there — is something far more valuable: the kind of community where people genuinely know each other, where dinner is dinner and not a networking event, where the person you meet by the infinity pool becomes a friend rather than a contact.

Adrián and Ana's guiding idea is that coliving is more than accommodation — it is a lifestyle. Every guest contributes something new to the community and takes a piece of Tenerife with them. That language might read as copy until you read the reviews, where guests use phrases like best experience ever and I'm already looking forward to coming back to describe what happens when that philosophy is executed at the right scale.

Weekly Activities Programme

Bencomo's activities are the weekly anchor of community life — recurring occasions that give new arrivals an immediate entry point and long-term residents a reliable rhythm.

• Sunday brunch

  — the social centrepiece of the week; communal cooking, shared table, the kind of conversations that only happen over a long, unhurried meal

• Weekly yoga session

  — included in all stays; a structured moment of collective stillness in a house that also prizes productivity

• Communal dinners and kitchen nights

  — cooking together, sharing meals, the slow accumulation of connection that distinguishes a real community

• Stargazing

  — taking advantage of Tenerife's extraordinary clear skies and low light pollution in the north

• Local market visits

  — shopping together at traditional Canarian markets, connecting with local producers

• Games evenings

  — the kind of low-stakes social glue that keeps a small community genuinely warm

• Hiking and island exploration

  — Ana's specialty; hidden corners of the island, coastal paths, forest trails

• Cultural events

  — orientation for new residents, collaborative workshops, skill-sharing that emerges naturally when a small group of remote workers share a home

The activity structure exists to make connection easy, not to manufacture it. At five people, it rarely needs to work hard. The intimacy of the space does most of the work on its own.

Who You'll Live With

Bencomo attracts a specific profile: international digital nomads and remote workers who have done enough research to find it; entrepreneurs building or growing projects; first-time Tenerife visitors who want a genuine local introduction to the island rather than a resort experience; and travellers whose definition of a good stay involves people they will actually remember.

The community skews international — guests from Germany, China, Argentina, and across Europe make up the regular resident mix. English is comfortably spoken throughout. And because the space is small enough that everyone encounters everyone, the mixing happens naturally rather than requiring programming.

As one guest put it: becoming part of something special is the defining characteristic of a stay at Bencomo.

Real Guest Reviews

The review record for Bencomo Coliving is consistently exceptional. Here is what verified guests say:

On the overall experience: "This was by far my best co-living experience ever! From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. Ana and Adrián were incredibly attentive and they truly went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and comfortable."★★★★★ — Rebekka, Germany

On extending the stay: "I initially planned a 2 week stay here but decided on the first day to extend it into a whole month because the place is absolutely amazing! Ana and Adrian have made the place feel like home. Met amazing people as well. I've decided to always stay in co-living for future travels because of this experience." ★★★★★ — Wanying Z., China

On the work environment: "I had a dreamy view while working, and the work atmosphere was consistently pleasant, calm, and inspiring. The facilities were excellent — with a monitor, mouse, keyboard, and comfortable chairs, I lacked nothing." ★★★★★ — Melanie M., Germany

On the activities: "Beyond work, there were many lovingly organized activities that made the stay unforgettable. We cooked together, played games, went stargazing, visited local markets... All of these experiences brought the group together and gave the feeling of truly being part of something special." ★★★★★ — Melanie M., Germany

On the space: "The house is pure beauty — spacious, with breathtaking views that inspire every day, and equipped with everything you need to live comfortably and enjoy your stay." ★★★★★ — Mili S., Argentina

On the value: "The value for money is more than excellent — you truly get so much more than you pay for." ★★★★★ — Rebekka, Germany

On the hosts: "Adrián and Ana put so much love into organizing activities, creating shared moments, and being attentive and approachable so that the experience is truly unique. Those are the experiences that really leave a mark." ★★★★★ — Mili S., Argentina

Consistent themes across all reviews: the hosts' genuine care and personal attention; the quality of the space and views; the depth of community formed in a short time; the activities as the catalyst for connection; and the value relative to what is on offer.

Pros & Cons

Pros

The views are simply unmatched among Tenerife colivings. Ocean, La Orotava Valley, and El Teide simultaneously — from the coworking area, from the infinity pool, from the outdoor terrace. For a digital nomad staying for a month or more, the quality of your daily visual environment compounds. Starting every workday with this panorama makes everything else work better.

Boutique intimacy that larger colivings cannot replicate. Five rooms is not a compromise — it is the entire point. At this scale, you know everyone within days. The community forms naturally. Dinners are dinner. The pool in the evenings becomes genuinely communal. This is what the most thoughtful coliving advocates have always argued: the best communities are small enough to be real.

Amenities that punch well above the scale. An infinity pool with Atlantic and Teide views, a sauna, a full coworking setup with external monitors, a piano in the living room, a herb garden and fruit trees — this is not a checklist assembled for marketing purposes. It is the accumulated result of two people who genuinely thought about what makes a place worth living in.

Included activities that remove the friction from community. Weekly yoga, Sunday brunch, communal cooking, stargazing, market visits — these are not optional extras. They are the architecture of the community. And because they happen every week, new arrivals immediately have something to join.

Long-stay discounts make it financially compelling. A 10% discount at one month, 20% at two — the sliding-scale model means choosing to stay longer is both a better community decision and a better financial one. For digital nomads who know they want a Tenerife base for multiple months, Bencomo's rates make the premium experience more accessible than the nightly prices would suggest.

Adrián and Ana are the product. The hosts are not absentee managers. They live this with their guests, organise the activities, tend the garden, and care about whether each person feels at home. This is extraordinarily rare at any price point in the coliving market.

Cons

Five rooms means availability is tight. The intimacy that makes Bencomo exceptional also means it fills quickly. Planning ahead — particularly for extended stays during popular travel periods — is essential. If you want this space, reach out early.

A car is strongly recommended. The house is on a hilly volcanic island. The bus stop is a 15-minute walk, and while buses connect Santa Úrsula to the wider north, having a car opens up beaches, trails, surf schools, and the full range of what Tenerife's north offers. This is not unique to Bencomo — it is true of most inland north Tenerife stays — but it is worth factoring into your planning.

Minimum stay is 14 nights, with a work requirement for shorter stays. This is a deliberate policy, not an oversight. If you need maximum booking flexibility or a few nights' stopover, Bencomo is probably not the right fit. For those who can commit, it is the right call.

Scale means community chemistry matters. At five people, the quality of your experience is more sensitive to the mix of residents than it would be in a larger space. Adrián and Ana curate well — the consistent quality of reviews speaks to that — but the intimate format rewards residents who are genuinely open to connection. If you plan to stay entirely to yourself, a larger and more anonymous coliving may serve you better.

Who Is Bencomo Coliving For — and Who Should Look Elsewhere

Bencomo Coliving is an excellent fit if you:

• Are staying at least two weeks and ideally a month or more

• Value the north of Tenerife: nature, authenticity, local life, mild climate

• Want a boutique, intimate community rather than a large, high-energy building

• Are drawn to a space run by people who genuinely care about your experience

• Want an infinity pool, sauna, Teide views, and a productive coworking setup in the same house

• Are open to genuine community — shared meals, weekly yoga, Sunday brunches, stargazing

• Are a first-time Tenerife visitor who wants a warm, local introduction to the island

Bencomo Coliving is probably not the right fit if you:

• Need maximum flexibility — very short stays, no-notice bookings, no proof of work required

• Prefer total anonymity and a transactional accommodation experience

• Need to be in the south of Tenerife (sun, resort infrastructure, large digital nomad hubs)

• Want a large community of 50+ people for networking at scale

• Cannot or prefer not to have a car on the island

The clearest test: if the image of waking up, making coffee in a well-equipped communal kitchen, working through the morning at a monitor with El Teide filling the horizon, breaking at midday for a swim in an infinity pool overlooking the Atlantic, and ending the day around a dinner table with people who have genuinely become friends — if that sounds like exactly the version of remote work you have been trying to build — Bencomo Coliving was designed for you.

How Bencomo Coliving Compares in the Tenerife Market

Bencomo does not try to compete on headcount or resort amenities. It competes on something different — and for a specific kind of resident, arguably more important: the quality of the daily environment, the intimacy of the community, and the accumulated value of being in Tenerife's most authentic corner, looked after by people who built this because they love the island and love sharing it.

Adrián and Ana: A Coliving Built From Roots

Bencomo Coliving was born from a clear idea: to create a space where digital nomads, remote workers, and long-term travellers can feel at home while experiencing community, nature, and authentic local life. The name itself — Bencomo — is a reference to the Guanche king who led resistance against the Spanish conquest of Tenerife in the 15th century. It is a name that signals exactly where this project comes from: deep in the island's identity.

Adrián and Ana are siblings, born and raised in the north of Tenerife, with Irish roots on one side of the family. They built Bencomo together: Adrián as the structural mind — reservations, finances, the garden; Ana as the creative force — photography, website, social media, and the hiking routes she has spent years discovering.

Together, they built a coliving that combines Adrián's logic and stability with Ana's creativity and spontaneity. Their mission goes beyond providing a space to live and work: they want every person to feel part of a real community, to discover Tenerife from a more local and authentic perspective, and to take a piece of the island's essence with them.

They collaborate with small local businesses across the north — artisan bakeries, organic cafés, surf schools, creative workshops — and share traditional Canarian recipes with guests as a matter of course. This is not a brand gesture. It is how they actually live.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bencomo Coliving? Bencomo Coliving is a boutique 5-room coliving in Santa Úrsula, north Tenerife, run by siblings Adrián and Ana. It is designed for digital nomads, remote workers, and long-term travellers who want a genuine community experience, exceptional views, and authentic Canarian island life.

Where exactly is Bencomo Coliving located? Taoro Street 48, Santa Úrsula, Tenerife. 10 minutes by car from Puerto de la Cruz, 10 minutes from La Orotava, 20 minutes from Tenerife North Airport (TFN), and approximately 1h 15 min from Tenerife South Airport (TFS).

How much does Bencomo Coliving cost? Rooms range from €37/night (Canarios shared room) to €91/night (Benijo or Lagarto Tizón double occupancy). A 10% discount applies for one-month stays; 20% for two months or more. Contact directly for current availability: bencomocoliving@gmail.com or +34 672 76 93 97.

What is the minimum stay? 14 nights minimum. Stays of less than one month require proof of professional activity or a valid work contract.

Is Bencomo Coliving good for digital nomads? Yes — it is one of the most well-reviewed boutique coliving options in Tenerife for digital nomads who want both a productive workspace and a genuine community in an authentic, nature-connected environment. Reviews consistently praise the coworking setup, the host care, and the depth of community formed.

What is included in the price? One yoga session per week, weekly room cleaning, a weekly Sunday brunch, and a programme of community activities. High-speed WiFi and access to all communal spaces (kitchen, coworking, living areas, infinity pool, sauna, garden) are also included.

Does Bencomo Coliving have a pool? Yes — an infinity pool with direct views of the La Orotava Valley, the Atlantic Ocean, and El Teide. It is one of the standout features of the property.

Do I need a car? A car is strongly recommended. The house is in a hilly area of Santa Úrsula and the bus stop is a 15-minute walk. Having a car gives you easy access to beaches (5–10 min), Puerto de la Cruz (10 min), La Orotava (10 min), and the broader island.

How do I book Bencomo Coliving? Book directly via the booking form, email bencomocoliving@gmail.com, or WhatsApp/call +34 672 76 93 97.

Final Verdict: Is Bencomo Coliving Worth It?

Yes — and the case for it is cleaner than it looks.

Bencomo Coliving is the kind of place that the right person will talk about for years. Not because it has the most rooms or the biggest social scene, but because it does the essential things at an exceptional level: a thoughtfully run space in Tenerife's most authentic corner, an intimate community small enough to be real, a weekly programme that makes connection easy, and two hosts who genuinely care whether you feel at home.

The long-stay model is the heart of the value proposition. Tenerife's north rewards commitment — the island reveals itself slowly, its communities form over weeks not days, and its rhythms (the morning market, the Sunday brunch, the evening swim as the sun drops behind the Atlantic) compound into something that begins to feel like a life rather than a trip. Bencomo Coliving is designed for exactly that resident: someone who has decided that Tenerife is worth knowing properly, and wants to do it from an extraordinary vantage point, in the best possible company.

It is, as we said at the start, one of the north's best-kept secrets. That will not remain true forever.

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Last updated: 2026 | Based on firsthand research, verified guest reviews, and public listing data from bencomocoliving.com, Google Reviews, and independent Tenerife travel guides.