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Luxurious villa with private pool, in the hills, Algarve, Sao Bras de Alportel.

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Outdoor pool
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Dining
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7250 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Luxurious villa with private pool, in the hills, Algarve, Sao Bras de Alportel.

Our Mediterranean, detached, architect-designed holiday home (250 m2) is located just 20 minutes from Faro airport and 3 km from the village of São Bras de Alportel, in a wonderfully quiet valley that is part of a protected natural area. The very private villa is situated on a southern slope in the middle of cork oaks, oleanders, fig and olive trees with a great view over the surrounding hills. From the shady terraces around the house you can look at the very large, privately situated swimming pool (12x4m) with sun terrace. In the Mediterranean garden you can freely use the herbs present (rosemary, thyme, mint, marjoram, oregano). The entire garden has been laid out according to the principle of dry gardening, which means that we irrigate as little as possible, in order to prevent water wastage, and furnish the garden as much as possible with native plants and trees that feel at home in the Algarvian climate.
The entire site covers 6,000 m2.

The interior of the villa is minimalist and modern, but fully equipped. It is a split level villa with a spacious hall and large open kitchen on the middle floor, which is connected via a staircase to the lower living room with fireplace. There is a separate utility room with a large fridge / freezer.

On the ground floor there is a bedroom with a terrace, from where you can walk outside to take a dip in the swimming pool. Those who want to relax for a while can go to the lounge room, which also has a single bed for a seventh guest.

The master bedroom and the third bedroom are located on the top floor. All bedrooms (3 in total) have their own bathroom with shower and toilet. There is a fourth toilet for general use.

In addition to the spacious and well-equipped, modern kitchen with a 5-burner gas stove and oven, there is a covered terrace with a large table where you can eat in the shade. Five meters away is the outdoor kitchen with a large barbecue.

The site has enough space for various cars. House and garden are fenced with a lockable gate. Wifi and internet are free. There is satellite TV with Portuguese and a large number of international channels.

In the house you will find a large offer with tourist information about the Algarve in general and São Bras de Alportel and the surrounding area in particular. There are booklets with walking routes, information about golf courses, mountain bike routes, cultural trips and so on.

Vila Lua is the ideal starting point for hikers, golfers and nature lovers.
From the house lies along one of the many hiking trails that the Algarve has to offer.

Golf courses, sea and beach are approximately a 20-minute drive away, as is the Ria Formosa nature reserve. But the fishing towns of Tavira, Olhão, Cabanas and the city of Loulé are all nearby.
São Bras has numerous restaurants, terraces, a few good supermarkets, a weekly market, banks, in short everything you need.

Alojamento Local, numéro de registo: 20710 / AL

Property manager

Angela Houdijk

Languages

Dutch, English, French, Portuguese

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed on terraces near house.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 2,691 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: only with previous permission of the owner

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: 2 babycamping beds and babychairs

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 020710/AL

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Luxurious Villa Hills Algarve Sao Bras Alportel
Luxurious Hills Algarve Sao Bras Alportel São Bras de Alportel
Luxurious Villa Hills Algarve Sao Bras Alportel
Luxurious Hills Algarve Sao Bras Alportel São Bras de Alportel

About the area

Map
São Bras de Alportel

What's nearby

  • Novacortica Cork Factory - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Costume Museum - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Old Town - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Estoi Palace - 14 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Olhao Harbour - 22 min drive - 19.3 km

Getting around

  • Tavira Station - 21 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Avenida - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mercado de São Brás de Alportel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Luis dos Frangos - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Beira Serra - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Ysconderijo - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxurious villa with private pool, in the hills, Algarve, Sao Bras de Alportel. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Luxurious villa with private pool, in the hills, Algarve, Sao Bras de Alportel. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Luxurious villa with private pool, in the hills, Algarve, Sao Bras de Alportel.?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxurious villa with private pool, in the hills, Algarve, Sao Bras de Alportel.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxurious villa with private pool, in the hills, Algarve, Sao Bras de Alportel. located?

This family-friendly Sao Bras de Alportel villa is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Novacortica Cork Factory, Costume Museum and Municipal Swimming Pool. Old Town is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

Luxurious villa with private pool, in the hills, Algarve, Sao Bras de Alportel. Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marie Carole N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacances en famille
Perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Spencer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great villa, very private location
Fantastic well equiped villa, located in the hills in a very private location. Teresa was extremely welcoming and waited for us following a flight delay. Fully recommend this villa if you want a relaxed and peaceful holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lise G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Great location, great house and garden, great pool, lovely host, we recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Villa
Perfectly matched the description. Very well equipped. Couldn't have asked for better communication or support from the owner or Teresa. Nothing was too much trouble. Pool was terrific to have in the hot weather. We agree with others that you really need a car which we did anyway.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning villa
This is an absolutely beautiful villa. We were a family of 7 adults and 2 young children. Not ideal access to pool for young children and area around is rough but it was beautiful pool and we had lots of fun. It is manageable but something to be aware of which we were it is clear in villa description. Fab accommodation for 6 with kids. They provided the cot and z bed needed. Plenty of space for everyone. Teresa couldn’t be more helpful. Fully air conditioned. Sao Bras only 6 mins away for food etc. 30 mins from airport. I would stay again, it is very rural which is beautiful but if you have a a problem with insects not the place for you. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Breda McIver M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing villa
Lovely accommodation in a quiet scenic location. Nearest town sao Bra de Aportel has nice restaurants. Pool excellent too
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

antony g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Villa
Had a nice relaxing 1 weeks break at Villa Lua the Villa is very spacious and clean the Garden is beautiful with lovely views of the countryside. Enjoyed swimming in the pool which was much larger than most pools. Thersa the housekeeper is a lovely lady and Angela the Villa owner promptly repsponed to emails etc. Thank you Angela Kind Regards Suzanne&Tony
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay
Villa Lua offers great value for money. The villa is very spacious, extremely clean and well provisioned. The pool is large and well situated. The only areas of improvement would be slightly better lighting outside & the paving by the pool to be redone. Otherwise, we had an extremely enjoyable stay. Teresa was a wonderful host and made us feel very welcome & was always available for any questions we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
As advertised
Excellent from start to finish. Teresa (the housekeeper) was fantastic making sure our stay was great without being obtrusive. The accommodation was as advertised with a fantastic pool which easily accommodated family of 6. Would not hesitate to recommend and genuinely hope to return.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family holiday with teenagers
We spent a week at Angela’s villa and had a fabulous time. Everything was perfect from the early booking process, to arrivals and then the stay. Angela made everything very straightforward and was a great host throughout. When we arrived Teresa and Ze kindly met us and made sure everything was in order for our holiday. We wanted a quiet break away from the busy coastline. That is exactly what we got and the villa has plenty of space, was clean with all the facilities you need. There was a large pool to relax at which was ideal for teenage children (16-19). We spent most days and evenings at the villa and took some trips to Tavira (15 mins) and Villamoura (30 mins). This villa is perfect for large groups of friends or a family. There are steps down to the pool which may not be ideal for very young children. The location is in the hills about 30 mins from Faro airport and you will definitely need a car. However the nearest large supermarket is less than 10 minutes drive away. We would highly recommend this Villa for a holiday.

8/10 Good

esther v.

Love the villa and surrounding area
Perfect hideaway for our winter break. Beautiful Vila minimalist design but Homely decorated. Lost's of seating areas outside and inside. Rural Location but only 5/10 min from Sao Bras, which has everything you need. Manager Teresa is very helpful and speaks English very well.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ian C., United Kingdom

A great holiday!!!!!
We have just enjoyed a fantastic two weeks at Vila Lua. Angela was helpful and very responsive to questions asked before booking, making the whole process much easier than it could be. Angela's local agent Teresa was great and very helpful, her suggestion of eating at Ysconderijo, a restaurant in Sao Bras, was ideal for a birthday meal! We found the air conditioned house just right for us with large rooms and plenty of features and of course the pool is absolutely lovely. The area around the pool is a bit uneven but you get used to it. The pool area is very secluded and cars on the roads next to the house are a rarity. We enjoyed visits out to Sao Bras, Tavira, Loule, Faro, Olhao, Castle Marim, Cape St Vincent and even ventured to the Spanish city of Seville. Drives into the hills north of Sao Bras show a more rural part of Portugal. All in all a great holiday in a lovely home. Thankyou for letting us stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Fernando C., Differdange G.D.Lux

Liked: Cleanliness
Belle vacances dans une belle villa
Nous avons passé quatre semaines dans une belle villa tout été bien nous avons bien dormi bien reposé dans la nature sans bruit une très belle piscine même mon paddy éte content
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thom V., Berkel en Rodenrijs, Nederland

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastische vakantie met super weer!
In één woord: Fantastisch. Het huis heeft een mooie ligging tegen een berg met heel veel privacy. Het huis en de tuin is schoon en zeer verzorgd. De ontvangst door Teresa was zeer hartelijk. Zij is zeer attent en behulpzaam: Toen we bijvoorbeeld om strandlakens vroegen om het strand te bezoeken, kwam Teresa ze een dag later brengen. We gaan hier zeker terug komen! Wij gaan hier zeker terugkomen en zijn
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saskia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation July 2024
It was an amazing stay at lovely Vila Lua. We had a great time an are looking forward to come back next year.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Klare Empfehlung!
Ein tolles Haus mit noch tollerem Pool und wunderschönen Terrassen. Wir haben uns hier sehr wohl gefühlt und möchten uns noch mal ausdrücklich bei Teresa für ihre freundliche Fürsorge bedanken. In der Gegend gibt es sehr viel zu sehen und zu erkunden, zB Loule oder Estoi und auch zu den schönen und nicht überfüllten Stränden ist es nicht weit.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tolle Auszeit an der Algarve
Wir hatten eine wundervolle Woche in der Villa Lua. Großartiges Haus mit einer tollen Ausstattung und super Service durch Vermieterin und ihre fantastische Verwalterin. Der Pool ist spitze!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Maik R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Toller Urlaub mit kleinen Einschränkungen
Das Haus ist wirklich toll, der Garten und der Pool sind sehr schön. Es gibt im Außenbereich viele unterschiedliche und sehr gemütlich angelegte Sitzgelegenheiten. Die Wegbeschreibung war sehr gut und wir haben das Haus sofort gefunden. Die Begrüßung und die Betreuung durch Teresa waren klasse, sie ist extrem nett und hilfsbereit, auch ein Begrüßungspaket mit Wasser, Brot und Wurst hat auf uns gewartet. Leider muss man aber auch erwähnen, dass in der Nachbarschaft ca. 7-8 Hunde, z.T. in Zwingern auf ungewohnten Grundstücken, jede Nacht über mehrere Stunden laut gebellt haben, man solle einen guten Schlaf haben.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
We had an amazing week in Portugal in thanks to the wonderful place we've stayed. It was very spacious, clean, had great amenities - we really recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxed place to stay when visiting. 10/10!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonie V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Genieten met de vriendinnen!
Het was een zalig verblijf, super host, groot zwembad en ruime kamers en badkamers. Een aanrader dit huisje en die streek!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Silke H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Toller Pool
Alles wunderbar, vor allem der große Pool, in dem man hervorragend schwimmen kann.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour d’exception
Nous avons séjourné 2 semaines dans cette magnifique villa Les photos de l’annonce reflètent parfaitement la réalité. Nous avons découvert la villa en premier et nos enfants le lendemain et tout le monde a eu la même réaction en mode « wouahhh » L’accueil par Teresa a rajouté à l’impression d’exceptionnel tant elle a été bienveillante avec nous et notre chien. Toujours disponible au moindre souci. La maison est entièrement équipée et il ne manque rien même au niveau vaisselle. L’accès à la maison est facile, ce qui n’est pas courant en Algarve. La maison est isolée au calme tout étant proche des commerces et a égale distance des différents lieux touristiques du coin. Nous recommandons à 100 %
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tolles Haus und ganz viel Ruhe!
Wir können das Haus uneingeschränkt weiterempfehlen. Teresa kümmert sich vor Ort zuverlässig um die Gäste. Das Haus ist gut ausgestattet und man kann dort herrlich entspannen. Es ist sehr abgelegen. Einen Mietwagen benötigt man in jedem Fall. Wir werden sehr gerne wiederkommen.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malte P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A really nice place to unwind
The property is very nice and well-situated if you are looking at a countryside retreat but want to have good access to other places in the Algarve via a rental car. All facilities in the house are well maintained and the kitchen is quite well equipped to feed a larger family. There is some wear and tear here and there throughout the house, but nothing unexpected of a shared rental house, and the local support by Theresa takes very good care of things if something needs fixing. The air-conditioning and the large pool were a blessing considering the recent heat. As it is in the countryside, you need to expect some noises from dogs in the surrounding community. Can be little at times and more sometimes, depending on the heat. I can highly recommend the house for families traveling together.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ida G.

Liked: Cleanliness
More than beautiful
It was an all-round successful holiday. The house is really beautiful, super clean and very modern. We already saw from the pictures that the pool is very large, but the reality exceeded all our expectations. Since we didn't have a rental car, we took the Uber or Bolt all the way. At first we were concerned that it would be super expensive or that it would take a long time for them to find our house. But it was the best decision, it was easy, super cheap and we never have to wait more than 10 minutes. Dear Angela, thank you for giving us this experience and dear Teresa I have never met such a likeable person as you.Thank you for your effort! We will definitely come back again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023