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A heated pool
TV, fireplace, books, stereo
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8250 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Luxury villa with heated pool

The south-facing, lovingly built and furnished villa is located near Porches in a very popular urbanização, quietly at the end of a cul-de-sac. Shops, restaurants, cafes, bars, and all other facilities for daily needs are only a few minutes away and sometimes within walking distance.

This villa is very special. The property was heaped up before construction, so that it has an elevated position and offers a beautiful view of the other, well-kept villas and the surrounding area. In addition, the villa was built from Ytong stones, which guarantee a pleasant, naturally cool temperature in summer and do not let the house cool down in the winter months.

On the ground floor there is the very large living and dining room with a separate kitchen, 2 bedrooms, a guest toilet and a utility room, as well as an equipment and tool room with access from the garden. The kitchen directly adjacent to the dining area was specially made by the carpenter and is equipped with high-quality appliances and has a separate storage room. The two bedrooms are spacious, have large fitted wardrobes and each has its own bathroom with underfloor heating.
Large glass doors lead from the living room to the partially covered terrace, the heated pool and the very well-kept garden with exotic trees, many shrubs and palm trees. A tall hedge surrounds the fully fenced property and offers complete privacy. The large BBQ area, with a brick table with marble top and benches, can accommodate up to 10 people.

The upper floor can be used as an independent apartment. It has access from the entrance area on the ground floor, as well as via the fairytale "Cinderella stairs" on the right of the house. There are 2 bedrooms, a spacious bathroom with underfloor heating and another room that is currently the 3rd Bedroom is used. However, it is an open bedroom as it also serves as a passage for the other two bedrooms on this floor. Since it has a fireplace, this room can also be used as a living room. The large, sheltered terrace offers a wonderful view.


Property manager

Sonja Wimmer

Languages

English, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Golf privileges
  • Boat on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2691 sq ft (250 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Luxury Villa Families or Groups 8 People House Porches
Luxury Villa Families or Groups 8 People House
Luxury Villa Families or Groups 8 People Porches
Luxury Villa Families or Groups 8 People
Luxury Villa Families or Groups 8 People House Porches
Luxury Villa Families or Groups 8 People House
Luxury Villa Families or Groups 8 People Porches
Families Or Groups 8 People

About the neighborhood

Map
Porches, Faro

What's nearby

  • Senhora da Rocha Beach - 5 min drive
  • Benagil Beach - 10 min drive
  • Marinha Beach - 10 min drive
  • Salgados Beach - 14 min drive
  • Carvoeiro Beach - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Silves Station - 19 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Palmeiras Grill Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Leão de Porches - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blues Bar - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Vila de Italia - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Aquaresto By Vilas Marrocha - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury villa with heated pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Luxury villa with heated pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury villa with heated pool ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury villa with heated pool ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury villa with heated pool located?

This family-friendly Lagoa vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Praia Nova, Trilhos do Algarve, and Senhora da Rocha Beach. Vale do Olival Beach and Nossa Senhora da Rocha Chapel are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Luxury villa with heated pool Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Maria G.

Place is nice but needs some work
We had some issues with the property upon our arrival. We had no running hot water for 24 hours. That was an issue for us as we had to take cold showers. The property needs a little bit of work. A bees nest outside one of the rooms. The place wasn't clean dead bugs on beds. Ants in the washroom where i had my toothbrush and toothpaste.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home in Porches
Sonja and Estrela were terrific hosts. The home is large and immaculate and the pool was AMAZING. It worked very well for our family, and we had a great time there. We felt safe, secure, and well cared for. We would certainly recommend it to others. A few minor items to note for those who may not be familiar with the area: 1. Like most homes in the Algarve, it does not have air conditioning. It often cools down at night, but even with a fan (which the home provides), it can be warm on hot days. 2. There is no indoor oven. We did not cook in the house, but that may be a surprise for some visitors. 3. The washing machine and bathrooms all worked absolutely perfectly, but we used our own soap in both. If laundry or hand soaps were available, we didn't find them. 4. Porches has some beautiful vineyards nearby, and the nearest beach is only 10 minutes by car, but the more extravagant beaches are 20 minutes (or more) away. Its location also contributes to the temperature, as it is not beach front. However, Sonja's pool front is gorgeous, and we were very pleased to spend time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lucy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderfully relaxing holiday
The house was spacious, clean and ideal for a quiet, relaxing family holiday. The location is in a quiet neighborhood but with good access from the main road, which was on occasion audible. The area is quieter than the other touristy areas but with lots of places to eat within driving distance. I would recommend a having a car to get around if staying in this property.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house in the Algarve
The house, location and host were amazing. We completely recommend staying here to all our friends and family. Thank you for the memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious villa in perfect location
Perfect villa for our holiday. Plenty of space for the family to relax. Pool, terrace and gardens were lovely. The villa is a short drive to the beaches and the local supermarket is a few minutes by car. The only downside was lack of oven but even that had an upside as it meant my teenage son left his room and improved bbq skills. We were there when the temperature was in the late 30’s and the villa had a lovely breeze coming through it. Sonja was attentive before and throughout our holiday which is reassuring. All in all a fantastic holiday in a stunning villa. Thank you
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josie C., Nottingham

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely stunning villa in fab area!!
One word- wow!! The home is beautiful and clean. Stylishly decorated and has everything you could need. The pool is amazing; along with everything else. Fab area, lots of restaurants, supermarkets, shops… Sonja was absolutely lovely, being very helpful along the way and is great at keeping in touch and making sure everything is running smoothly. Would totally recommend this property and would love to come back!:)
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and beautiful location
The villa was a wonderful place to relax. We swam in the pool, and had lunches outside on the patio. Sonja quickly addressed some minor issues and we were set for the rest of our stay. The location is good if you want to explore the beautiful beaches in that area. We visited several and they are all a 15 to 20 minute drive away. It was very convenient as we had to go back to the house and out again frequently. There are nearby grocery stores if you want to cook and several coffee places and restaurants within 5 minutes. I wish we had more days to explore more! Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Pete H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home, but not as advertised
The photos of the house accurately reflect the property. Both the inside and outside are lovely. Unfortunately, the overall listing is significantly inaccurate which led to difficult discussions with the property owner. First and foremost, in conflict with the listing, the house *does not* have air conditioning of any kind - not central air, not window units, nothing. The owner tried to explain to me that the materials used to build the house act like a/c - that was not sufficient and we were uncomfortably hot most nights and did not sleep well. Second, the listing indicates internet access, which in this case was a cellular wireless access point that delivered less than 40 kbps (which is what you might have expected in 1999). The owner told me that we shouldn't expect good internet in Portugal. We went and bought sim cards for our phones and had 800 kbps connections. There is simply no need to provide such a poor connection. Third, the listing indicates the beach is 900m away. This is simply not true - per Google map, the property is 2.9km from the beach. It is misleading to suggest otherwise. I addressed my concerns with the owner via a call the first day and she indicated a willingness to "do whatever is necessary including giving us a credit" to make things right. The property manager did provide 2 fans and warm up the pool as requested - these small gestures were appreciated. Regrettably, now that our stay is concluded she is not offering anything and sent me a terse note instead. Based on the correspondence I've had with the property owner, I anticipate she'll see to discredit my comments. What I can say is I've rented more than 20 properties via VRBO and Homeaway over more than a decade and have never had such an experience and have never written a negative review. If the owner updates the listing to be factually correct - removing reference to a/c, the distance to the beach and finding a suitable internet service, future renters can have a positive experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniele P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house in Algarve
We are a family of 5 and a senior. We rented the house and used it both as a relaxation “paradise” and the base for our discover of the Southern part of Portugal. The property is an oasis of peace and quietness but very close to beaches and downtown restaurants. The pool and the bbq area complete a top class property.

8/10 Good

Armando C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Muito boa moradia, perfeita para aproveitar o verão em família
A casa tem uma área exterior fantástica para aproveitar a piscina e comer fora
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dag F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice house with a beautiful garden
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It's a beautiful and well-maintained house in a convenient location (bakery, supermarkets, and beautiful beaches are all reachable by car within a few minutes - walking to a nearby cove took us about 30 minutes). The pool is nice (with enough sunbeds) and, just like the house, well-maintained. We really enjoyed the garden with its beautiful and varied vegetation, including dozens of different flowers. Kids find plenty of space for playing, and the wonderful patios provided shade during the entire day. All the windows and patio doors had both shutters and insect screens. Overall, we found the description to be very accurate. The few things we would call out (and that are easily fixable) are the cleanliness and overall state/quality of the cutlery, and the lack of blankets for sitting outside on chilly evenings. We bought a chimney starter and left it at the house, so that should hopefully solve the problem of getting the grill started for future guests :).
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Trsè Belle Villa
La villa est conforme aux photos. Piscine très agréable comme l'eau de lamer est trop froide pour se baigner. A conseiller pour une ou 2 familles
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luís R., Montijo

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
Very calmly and soft house. With
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katharina H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tolles, großes Ferienhaus mit super Ausstattung
Es war alles wunderbar. Das Haus sieht in echt noch toller aus als auf den Bildern. Es ist alles sehr sauber, gut und hochwertig ausgestattet. Wir wurden sehr freundlich empfangen und die Kommunikation auch mit der Besitzerin war sehr gut. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Florian B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa spacieuse et entretenue
La villa est idéalement située à quelques minutes des plus gros points d’intérêt d’Algarve. La propriétaire est à l’écoute et très facilement joignable. Je recommande cette villa pour son rapport qualité/prix.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Traumhafte Villa
Wir würden immer wieder kommen. Sehr schöner Aufenthalt.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house in a great location
The house and garden is lovely, the heated pool and the BBQ is a plus! Communication with Sonja was perfect. What could be improved: explaining better how to get to the house as google maps get you lost in the area at the opposite of the house. Also, it would be nice to have soap available in the main areas and more bean bags/ washing tablets.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aurelio F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house a short car ride away from everything
The house was great, and Sonja was very helpful at all times. Definitely would stay again if I travel back to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Corné V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mooie villa en top locatie
Erg mooi en verrassend grote villa. Alles was erg netjes en schoon. Het zwembad vonden de kinderen helemaal super. Ze doken smorgens meteen het zwembad in (we hadden het zwembad laten verwarmen tot 30 graden, erg lekker). Smiddags heerlijk bbqen aan het zwembad en de supermarkt is op paar minuten afstand dus alles is zo gehaald. De locatie is ook erg goed. Met 8min ben je bijvoorbeeld bij Marinha Beach, met 16min ben je in Carvoeira en met 25min ben je in Albufeira. Wij hebben genoten! Mooie villa, top locatie!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A fantastic time
We were at Porches at the end of april and the beginning of may. We had a great time! The house is very nice and clean, with plenty space for everyone. We were with 4 adults and 2 kids. The swimming pool was used a lot, and was heated to a temperature of 28 degrees celsius, lovely! If you drive 5 to 10 minutes you are at the supermarket and the beach, so the location is fine. The owner is very kind and if we had a question about the house, she responded within a few minutes. We would go back here some day!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bernd G., Aerzen

Liked: Cleanliness
Wir haben es genossen!
Die Villa hat alles, was man für einen perfekten Urlaub benötigt. Die Ausstattung ist sehr großzügig und auch architektonisch interessant. Da wir die ersten Gäste in diesem Jahr waren gab es verschiedene kleinere Probleme, welche aber alle schnell und unproblematisch behoben wurden. Der Kontakt zur Besitzerin und zu den Betreuern vor Ort war freundlich und unkompliziert. Ein Highlight war der beheizte Pool, den wir gründlich genossen haben. Wir können die Villa mit gutem Gewissen weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superble séjour!
Très belle villa! Et une situation idéale, à 5min de la plage, 2min d’un supermarché… Une propriétaire a l’écoute et très réactive avant et pendant le séjour! Bref, je recommande vivement cette location!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Sandrine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très bien
Parfaite communication avec la gérante , très agréable, la maison est conforme à l annonce, ultra propre , lieu calme à l abri des regards, chambre spacieuse, les douches immenses, petit bémol sur la cuisine et les équipements par exemple peu de couverts, certains en plastique , sinon excellent séjour nous reviendrons sans problème !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Súper Villa
Das Haus ist ein sehr schönes Haus wo man sich sehr wohl fühlt und zum Party machen ist es ideal da es leicht abgelegen ist und man keine Nachbarn stört und der Pool in der Nacht mega cool werde es nächstes Jahr wieder mieten

10/10 Excellent

Silvia V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
The house is perfect for a big family with pets. Is large and everything was clean. We had a great vacancions.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2020