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Private Villa, Hillside, Sea View in Quiet Area, Own Pool, 20 min to the Beach

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, stereo
Outdoor pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Private Villa, Hillside, Sea View in Quiet Area, Own Pool, 20 min to the Beach

Our villa is located in the hills overlooking Vilamoura within walking distance of the historic traditional Algarve village of Boliqueime and 4 lovely restaurants. We have orchards on both sides of the property and grazing land in the fore ground where you will often find a herd of goats and sheep with bells.

The name 'Casa dos Sonhos' means 'House of Dreams' and we really hope you will find it is your dream holiday home.

To reach our villa you will pass along small drystone wall lined single tract roads overhung with olive and carob trees. At night we can hear owls and at first light song birds fill the air with their calls. If you are looking for peace and quiet this is the spot, but if you want to have a day at the beach or a night on the town were close enough for an Uber or self drive.

The property has both a wood burning fire for the winter and a wood burning BBQ for alfresco eating, wood is provided in with the fee. The pool is attended to twice a week and the garden once a week. The garden and house is fed from our own bore hole and the drinking water is filtered by a reverse osmosis water purification system, which means you do not need to buy bottled water.

All our bedrooms have AC and if you're staying in winter the largest en-suite has full under floor heating. The villa is home for 10 months a year and is only let in the peak summer period and Christmas and New Year when we will go back to the UK to see our family. As a result you will be renting our beautiful home and not just a property only available to let.

Property manager

Sarah Chivers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Marina nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Sailing 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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
Note from host: Outdoor pool

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
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
Property Registration Number 106597/AL

About the neighborhood

Map
Malhadais, Boliqueime, Faro

What's nearby

  • Pine Cliffs Golf Course - 11 min drive
  • Balaia Golf Village - 13 min drive
  • The Strip - 14 min drive
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 16 min drive
  • Falesia Beach - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 14 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante O Retiro - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Palacio do Piri Piri - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Antiquários dos Leitões - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Snack Bar Adiafa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rustico - Snack Bar restaurante - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private Villa, Hillside, Sea View in Quiet Area, Own Pool, 20 min to the Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Private Villa, Hillside, Sea View in Quiet Area, Own Pool, 20 min to the Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Villa, Hillside, Sea View in Quiet Area, Own Pool, 20 min to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Villa, Hillside, Sea View in Quiet Area, Own Pool, 20 min to the Beach?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Villa, Hillside, Sea View in Quiet Area, Own Pool, 20 min to the Beach located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Dom Pedro Golf: Millennium Golf Course, Praia da Falésia Açoteias, and Belharucas Beach. Praia dos Olhos de Água and Agua Doce Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Private Villa, Hillside, Sea View in Quiet Area, Own Pool, 20 min to the Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gaynor

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful villa in a quiet area.
The villa was immaculate and furnished to a high standard and had everything you would need and more. It was very spacious and the pool area was lovely with plenty of outdoor seating and umbrellas and also had areas to eat on the balcony (under the shade) or just chill with a nice glass of wine ! It was pure bliss and relaxing in a very quiet area, just perfect. We hired a car and visited lots of the beautiful places in Portugal. Lidl & Aldi are a short drive away and enjoyed eating out at Vilamoura marina and the beach was lovely too. We recommend hiring a car which was very easy, picked up at the airport. Would definitely return. Gaynor P
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful!
We had a lovely stay at this villa. For us, it was a perfect location - just outside the village in a quiet and private spot but with easy access to the village, beaches and towns in the Algarve by car. The villa is exceptionally well equipped and very very comfortable both inside and out. The little orchard gave us fresh figs, lemons and limes! The pool is a great size for swimming, play and relaxing. Sarah - our host was very helpful and always prompt in replying to any questions. Thoroughly recommend!!
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely holiday
We had an amazing holiday. The villa was just as described. Weather was perfect. Beds were very comfy, shutters kept the light out so we had a great nights sleep. The pool was nice and it helped having plenty of parasols. We enjoyed eating out at the local town, villamoura and vale de lobo. Overall villa was great quality with everything we needed.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicky M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful villa
Villa and owners were/are fantastic. The villa is a quiet road off of any main roads, walking distance to a small little town. The villa has everything you need and has a lovely view over Boliqueime with the sea as a background. Rooms are great sizes, bathrooms and kitchen are excellent for us as a family of 4. We had a lovely stay and cannot fault anything.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
A fantastic property. Quiet, clean, beautiful pool & gardens, comfortable beds, spacious rooms. Car definitely needed & driving (through the village & steep driveway) takes some getting used to, but definitely worth it. Fabulous holiday.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!!!
Just fantastic!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

vanessa v., Ittre

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We had a great stay at Sarah's house. The house and its 3 bedrooms were perfect for our family, the pool where we could spend many of our mornings was clearly a plus. Communication with Sarah was very easy, information about the house and the various people who look after the garden, pool and house was clear. You should know that the gardener comes several times a week to empty the bins and look after the garden. We didn't mind, but he does come several times a week, sometimes unannounced, so if you like your privacy, that's good to know. The jacuzzi shown in the photos is no longer there either, but at 40 degrees we didn't miss it ;) Finally, we really liked the peaceful setting of Boliqueime. A car is clearly necessary, as the centre of Albufeira is a 15-minute drive away.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023