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Mountain-side Villa with view to the coast, ideal to relax, complete with Pool.

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Interior
Pool
Interior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Pet friendly

About this property

Entire place

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

Mountain-side Villa with view to the coast, ideal to relax, complete with Pool.

Villa Golfinhos sits almost completely alone in a valley on a wooded hillside. It really makes the most of the peace and quiet, not to mention the fantastic views over the valley and distant sea. This villa has been designed with the views in mind. Large windows adorn the rooms, the French doors open on to a raised terrace, and even the pool comes with an impressive vista.

The pool at Villa Golfinhos is small but sweet (8mx4m), with pretty mosaic banding and Roman steps. It comes complete with a suntrap of a terrace. Although there’s a sense of being away from it all, the sweeping Algarve beaches can be reached in about half an hour by car.

A barbecue sits on the pool terrace – perfect for not only the odd al fresco meal, but also enjoying the panoramic views. The roomy dining-living area is lovely – contemporary but with a distinct Portuguese flair. The kitchen, meanwhile, is well-equipped.

PETS ARE ALLOWED (ONLY ONE PER BOOKING)

Property manager

Maria Nascimento Zwiers

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking not allowed inside the house.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 REGISTRATION Nº 2891AL

Property is also known as

Mountain-side Villa View Coast Ideal Relax Complete House
Mountain-side Villa View Coast Ideal Relax Complete Monchique
Mountain-side Villa View Coast Ideal Relax Complete
Mountain-side Villa View Coast Ideal Relax Complete House
Mountain-side Villa View Coast Ideal Relax Complete Monchique
Mountain-side Villa View Coast Ideal Relax Complete House
Mountain-side Villa View Coast Ideal Relax Complete Monchique
Mountain-side Villa View Coast Ideal Relax Complete

About the neighborhood

Map
Monchique, Faro District

What's nearby

  • Monchique Biopark - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Monchique Thermal Springs - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Foia Mountain - 16 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Algarve International Autodrome Raceway - 24 min drive - 18.9 km
  • International Kart Circuit - 24 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

  • Portimao Station - 27 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante O Castelo - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Café da Vila - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Luar da Fóia - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Paraíso Montanha - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Snack-Bar O Recanto - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain-side Villa with view to the coast, ideal to relax, complete with Pool. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mountain-side Villa with view to the coast, ideal to relax, complete with Pool.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain-side Villa with view to the coast, ideal to relax, complete with Pool.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mountain-side Villa with view to the coast, ideal to relax, complete with Pool. located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is steps from Monchique Biopark, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Igreja Matriz and Loja do Mel e do Medronho. Monchique Thermal Springs and Alferce are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Mountain-side Villa with view to the coast, ideal to relax, complete with Pool. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 42 reviews" "
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9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heidi B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay highly recommended
We all enjoyed a wonderful week in the house. Very well equipped. pool and bbq fantastic. Close to small town with supermarket. 30 min drive to most costal towns. Beds and mattresses could do with an up grade but did not spoil our holiday. We will definitely recommend and certainly be back. Highly recommend this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Claudia V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation in Algarve
Great Villa with lovely pool,which we used daily. House had everything we needed. Close to town with a sensational view all the way down to the Atlantic. Very quiet area with no traffic. On the negative side, better mattresses would be a improvement.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful escape in the hills
Location was fabulous with beautiful views from the balcony and an excellent base for walks along easy tracks with stunning views. The villa was well appointed with everything needed in the kitchen and comfortable furniture. The pool was really cold, but that was reflective of the weather at the time. There were a few minor points - the shower was good but the cubicle needs a bit of attention, the cd player doesnt work, there was no facility for bluetooth, apparently Portugal does not permit streaming of IPlayer and there were no board games so evenings after dark were quiet (worth taking a speaker) We also found the double bed exceptionally hard (would have purchased a mattress improver if we were staying longer) However such things were insignificant compared to the beauty of the scenery and the peace and tranquility.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Gary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Location
Great location. Close to the beautiful town of Monchique. The villa had everything we required to have an enjoyable family holiday. The kids loved it and we're never out of the pool. Supermarket and restaurants were about 5min drive away in Monchique. Around a 30min drive to the coast and waterparks. It was very hot during our stay and air conditioning would have been a welcome addition as the fans provided did little to cool us down. We had an issue with ants in the kitchen, but managed to resolve this. The kitchen was dated but added to the feature of the home. The sun loungers need to be upgraded and some tiles came loose in the pool. Overall, a great stay. We would be happy to return.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joerg M.

Liked: Cleanliness
a little paradies in the Monchique mountains
The villa is in a very quite location. The perfect spot to calm down and enjoy the nature of the beautiful area. The house comes with nearly everything you need. In the kitchen you'll find a coffee maker, microwave, oven, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. The Dining and living room are spacious and you have the wonderful view overlooking the mountains. You can even see the ocean. On the terrace is a wonderful barbecue place just around the corner of the sitting area. So you won't get bothered by the smoke from the fire place. The pool is just awesome and there a enough sunbeds to work on your tan. Make sure you bring detergent for the washing machine.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon T.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a view!!
Fantastic location off of the beaten track with wonderful views to the coast.
Stayed 16 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leigh-Ann L., Montréal

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home with a view!
We really enjoyed our week at Casa Golfinhos. The property was as we expected ( clean, well-equipped kitchen, ..), fairly central for visiting the coastal towns, and the view, simply gorgeous! Thank you Maria :)
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

keith g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Golfinhos Villa in Monchique
We found this property much better than advertised, a really lovely quiet relaxing place and very private, It was very well equipped with everything we needed, Maria and Vrank were very helpful and friendly, We will definitely be coming back again . K&E Gordon
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sonia R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely villa with superb views
Lovely villa set in a peaceful hillside location. The views are really fantastic and even better than the pictures. The villa was well equipped, clean and had everything we needed. Very helpful owners. Pool was lovely if a little on the cold side. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Theresa Mitchel

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic holiday
Good and relaxing holidays, with everything neccessary, good food, good views etc.etc.

10/10 Excellent

Olivier

Liked: Cleanliness
Great holidays
A very good holiday, in a well equipped house, with everything needed. With a marvelous view.

10/10 Excellent

Julian David

Well located and comfortable villa with stunning views
Spacious villa, good furniture, reasonably equipped. Pool looked good but too cold to sample. Views stunning. Surroundings peaceful and recovering quickly from last years fires. Good communications with owner.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tania S.

Great view.
Very nice and clean house with everything needed for a relaxed holiday. With restaurants nearby (5km), we will come back for sure.
Stayed 46 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Theresa Mitchel

Delicious break
A very relaxing holiday, very comfortable villa, with everything needed for a good holiday, possible to make good walks, this summer as far as I can see, had problems with the fires, but now everything is green and the air very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Olivier

Delicious break
Delicious break, even with some rain, with a good fireplace, very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Olof W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Etwas in die Jahre gekommene, geräumige Villa mit toller Aussicht
Die Villa hat eine gute Aufteilung des Wohnbereiches, eine sehr großzügige Terrasse mit großartigem Blick bis an die Südküste, gutem Pool, guter Erreichbarkeit über eine gute Schotterstrasse und sehr ruhiger Lage. Die Küche könnte etwas mehr Beleuchtung vertragen, die Ausstattung derselben ebenfalls optimierbar, z.B. Handmixer und gute Pfannen. Die Innenausstattung ist geschmacksabhängig (älteres dunkles Mobiliar), m.E. für einen Urlaubsaufenthalt jedoch nicht weiter relevant. Die Terrasse und der Poolbereich sind mit adäquatem Mobiliar versehen. Der Kontakt mit den Besitzern über Fewo-App und Telefon ist sehr gut und zeitnah. Vielleicht wird ja demnächst der Kühlschrank, der sich durch permanentes, durch Austausches des Thermostates nicht behebbares Brummen auf sich aufmerksam machte, durch ein neues Gerät ersetzt? Zusammengefasst für Urlauber, die etwas abseits des Rummels wohnen wollen (Südküste in ca. 30 Min., Westküste in ca. 45 Min. und Monchique in ca. 7 Min. erreichbar), ein wunderbarer Ort zur Erholung!
Stayed 16 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laure S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magnifique
Maison fonctionnelle, bien placée, calme. Vue magnifique. Je recommande.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pure Nature
Pure Relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paulo S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Perfeito! Será o nosso local de eleição durante os próximos anos. Obrigado Sra. Maria Nascimento
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Salman A., Hemer

Disliked: Cleanliness
Die monumentale Aussicht
Was uns gut gefallen hat: Die Zimmeraufteilung, Ausstattung die monumentale Aussicht die Gegend, Ruhe und Stille die Lage der Villa gutes WLAN Was uns nicht gefallen hat: Bei Ankunft waren wir sehr enttäuscht, dass der Pool sehr schmutzig war und die Anlage von außen nicht so gepflegt wie erwartet war. Obwohl Sie sich Herr Zwiers sehr viele Mühe gegeben hatte, wurde das Wasser nicht gefiltert, anscheinend war die Umlaufwasserpumpe nicht in Ordnung oder defekt, das Poolwasser war schmutzig, und nicht klar, man konnte den Poolboden (an der 1m Stelle) nicht klar und deutlich sehen, teilweise kleine Moosansammlung am Pool. Die Duschbrause unten am Pool funktionierte nicht einwandfrei. Das Haus war schmutzig, es war besenrein aber nicht mit Wasser gewischt. Im Wohnzimmer und im großen Schlafzimmer waren Spinngewebe an der Decke und Wände am Tag der Ankunft, "Safe&Clean" ist anders. Wenig Pflege des Hauses, von Innen und Außen. Kein Willkommensgeschenk, Begrüßungsgeschenk Allein die Aussicht, Lage und die Gegend rechtfertigen nicht die Nachlässigkeit
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderschönes Häuschen mitten in der Natur
Wir durften im Casa Golfinhos sehr schöne und erholsame Ferien verbringen. Die umliegende Natur ist wunderschön für Spaziergänge geeignet. Das Ferienhaus war sehr gut gepflegt, und hat einen tollen Kamin. Dadurch war es auch bei kühlem und regnerischen Wetter sehr gemütlich und warm im Haus. In den Schlaf-Zimmern standen zusätzlich Heizkörper zur Verfügung. Die Vermieter waren sehr freundlich und unkompliziert.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sternenhimmel, Pool und Ruhe
Wir waren alles im allem sehr zufrieden mit unserem Urlaub. Alles War liebevoll vorbereitet und das Haus mit allem ausgestattet was man so benötigt. Das Haus liegt perfekt für alle die die Ruhe, so wie wir genießen und einen wundervollen Blick übers Land bis zum Meer. Nacht sieht man Geckos die sich auf Insektenjagt machen und die Milchstraße. Wir waren nicht das letzte Mal da!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy, gezellige Portugese villa
In een rustige omgeving genoten van het Portugese leven. Een mooi, propere villa met mooi zwembad!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

José p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa Golfinhos
Estadia acolhedora e ótima piscina
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandrine P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour fantastique dans l'Algarve loin du tumulte
La maison aux allures typiques portugaises offre une vue exceptionnelle depuis la terrasse, une piscine en mosaïque au top, un changement de draps et serviettes au bout d'une semaine, une cuisine bien équipée, un environnement au calme, à à peine 30 min de très belles plages. Maria et son mari sont très réactifs, nous avons eu un problème de piscine, réglé le lendemain. A recommander fortement.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023