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Villa w/ heatable pool & games room, São Rafael

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
6 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 20289 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Albufeira, Algarve
  • Sao Rafael Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Albufeira Marina
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Albufeira Old Town Square
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Bunk Beds

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Toilet

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Villa w/ heatable pool & games room, São Rafael

Algarve Vacation is deeply committed to promoting sustainable accommodation options in close collaboration with our esteemed property owners. Our dedicated mission to environmental responsibility is a testament to this commitment.



Villa Manihi is a stunning 6-bedroom villa, located in the charming São Rafael area. With a privileged location, close to the most beautiful beaches and the most prestigious restaurants in the Algarve, this villa is ideal for unforgettable holidays.



Fully equipped, it offers free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and 6 bedrooms. In the attic, there is a suite with 2 single beds and a private bathroom. On the first floor, 2 rooms with double beds and a balcony with pool view. On the ground floor, a room with 2 beds (one drawer) and another with a double bed and balcony. On the lower floor, a room with 2 bunk beds and a private bathroom.



The kitchen is fully equipped with essential appliances and utensils. The living room, decorated with high comfort standards, is perfect for socialising and family meals.



Outside, a heatable pool (optional extra) is surrounded by beautiful gardens and sun loungers. The barbecue complements the space, ideal for outdoor meals.



For entertainment, there is a games room with pool table, ping pong, table football, and a game table, as well as a cinema room. Villa Manihi is the perfect choice for memorable holidays in the Algarve. Book now!



It is not necessary to rent a car, but if you prefer, we’re happy to assist with booking upon request. We can also help arrange transfers if needed.



If your flights are already booked or your dates are fixed and do not match the property's changeover day, please send us an inquiry before booking to confirm if your dates can be accommodated.



Pool heating is always an added value for your holiday, especially when traveling with children. When the pool heating is activated, the water temperature will always be 5ºC to 8ºC higher than it would be without heating.



The changeover day for this property is Thursday (however, there may be flexibility in low season). 



Group deposit: € 250 per guest (payment by credit/debit card).



Please note that the occupancy for this property is 14 guests.

From the 15th to the 20th guest, an additional fee will be charged, which includes additional beds.



In accordance with current legislation, tourist taxes may apply.

Property manager

Algarve Vacation
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Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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Amenities

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Washing machine
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 AM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 12:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
Dangerous animals not allowed.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Minimum/multiples 7 night stay & Changeover day is on Thursday, however this may be flexible in low season.
Standard Breakage Deposit: €450 / Groups: €250 per person (payable by credit card only, 2 weeks prior arrival).

Important information

Optional extras

  • Heated pool maintenance fee: EUR 35 per night
  • High chair fee: EUR 3 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 97094/AL

About the area

Albufeira

Albufeira is home to this villa. Albufeira Marina and Balaia Golf Village are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sao Rafael Beach and Praia dos Alemães. Aqualand Algarve and Krazy World Zoo are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as scuba diving.
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Albufeira, Algarve

What's nearby

  • Sao Rafael Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Albufeira Marina - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Peneco Beach - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • The Strip - 7 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 14 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Barrio - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Praia de São Rafael - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Gate 4 Café - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Castello di Norcia - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Clube Pesca e Náutica Desportiva de Albufeira - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa w/ heatable pool & games room, São Rafael have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Villa w/ heatable pool & games room, São Rafael?

As of 9 August 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa w/ heatable pool & games room, São Rafael on 14 August 2025 start from NZ$12,675.40, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Villa w/ heatable pool & games room, São Rafael pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Villa w/ heatable pool & games room, São Rafael?

Check-in begins at 12:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Villa w/ heatable pool & games room, São Rafael?

Checkout is at 12:00 AM.

Where is Villa w/ heatable pool & games room, São Rafael located?

Situated in Albufeira, this villa is within a 15-minute walk of Arrifes Beach and Sao Rafael Beach. Albufeira Old Town Square is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 35 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nathan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

unforgettable family memories

We loved our home base and its easy access to beaches and night life.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Evan

Absolutely lovely place

Everything Nothing place was immaculate

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Fun

Amazing large villa for all the family to enjoy.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Fantastic Villa!

The villa was amazing, so spacious! We couldn’t fault it at all

10/10 Excellent

João C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a great stay

Everything was super organised and cleaned and the host was in contact to make sure everything was going well - a great service. Definitely going back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful villa in the Algarve

The house was great! It was beautiful, spacious and had everything needed for a stay for multiple people. We paid to have the pool heated, which was definitely worth it. It was very well used by kids and adults alike. The rooms were very nice - all with ensuite bathrooms. The house is in a good location. About 15 minutes walk to the beautiful Sao Rafael beach. The quickest way into town is via Uber - taking 5-10 minutes. We would gladly recommend staying here.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Bahman A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice property

Great property in a good location, nice pool, clean and spacious. Some small issues such as not enough parasols, squeaking beds and other small faults. I think they should fix the small issues as the villa is very nice and these impact the rating.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing week

Thank you for an amazing week. Sandra was fantastic in booking transfers and day trips for all of us. Olivia answered any question I had straight away The villa is beautiful with amazing space inside with a great games room that was used every evening after we had got home. The pool was a great choice for the whole family who had lots of fun. Would definitely book again. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

I booked this villa for a week to spend with my family for my birthday. The Villa is situated in a beautiful area with enough amenities close by. The service we received was excellent and the agents were very helpful. They sorted out our transfers, answered all my questions very quick…. I would totally recommend this villa and would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

WE HAD A GREAT TIME

This is a large Villa and is in great condition. The kitchen is fully equipped and fitted with various appliances. We hired a car so we could do big shopping and explore the region easier, although there are a couple of local restaurants within a 10 min walk and a small supermarket called Tommy's. We had the opportunity to do the boat trip suggested by the local rep Carlos, we saw the famous caves of benagil & we got lucky saw dolphins. Boat driver was an excellent tour guide, very knowledgable. Highly recommend. The people at algarvevacation were very helpful and check in was very easy. One of the most amazing experience I have had in all the years I have visited the Algarve.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Lynne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

August 31st - 7th September

Lovely villa ideal for our group of 10:adults and a 4 year old. The pool and patio area and bbq and eating space outside were well used and were just like the photos as were the rest of the pictures and info. Spacious kitchen but we bbq’d or tended to eat out rather than cook. Plenty of fridge/freezer space though there was a leak on the one fridge which we reported. Games room was well used too. We walked to several local beaches and to the marina although others may prefer to use an Uber. The property suited us all very well. Thanks to Sandra who dealt promptly with our queries and sorted out our transfers home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Stevie - Jo B.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great stay for big families

The Vila its self is lovely. We came across a few issues but nothing major. The communication with agent was excellent prior to our arrival but once there is dipped in service. The Vila is a 6 bedroom Vila ( the 6th bedroom being the annex) on our arrival there was no key. We told the rep who responded with it's only made up when needed. We have a family of 13 (2 being babies) but we required 11 beds as we are all different ages and had a teenage lad who ended up sleeping on a pull out bed in the games room. It was obvious we needed the annex but I couldn't be bothered to argue. The annoying part of this is they ask for names and ages before arrival so you could clearly see. Apart from that everything else was pretty good with the rooms. All had Aircon and where spacious. Showers in some are a little tight but manageable. The rep visited us on our second day never to be seen again. I reported the dishwahse to her on Friday and Monday we still hadn't heard anything. I called the office and a lady called Kellie was there in 20 minutes so my advice is by pass the rep. The pool guy came about 4 times in our stay and was lovely. The information we got told at the welcoming me meeting regarding the cleaning didn't happen. Someone did come but only to change bedding and towels. The brush, mop and cleaning utensils in the Vila are poor and need being replaced with better. Overall we would stay here again I know I have mentioned a few things above which if rectified this Vila would be a gold mine. The beach is round the corner and the marina is a 15 minute walk (the walk back from there is a good workout).
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leena P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Erittäin onnistunut valinta ja hyvä palvelu paikanpäällä. Voin suositella!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New Year's in the Algarve

Very nice stay. House is walking distance to the beach. House also has a nice heated pool. The game room with pool table, fussbal etc is a good fun too. Just need to be aware that too many plugged appliances together with the oven may trip the fuse board (all houses in Portugal are like that, i.e. they do not get approval for high power fuse boards due to the Portuguese regulations). Apart from that all positive experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Helma V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lekker ruim

Heerlijk huis met zo’n en schaduw plekken. Jammer dat het koffiezetapparaat kapot was, ( zelf moeten maken) en ook erg klein voor 10 personen. Nu waren de kopjes ook klein. Dus dat scheelde. Strand op loopafstand en restaurant in dichtbij zijnde hotel is aan te bevelen. 6 cocktails als proeverij. Leuk concept.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Antonio M.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Deficiencias en la casa

Piscina piscina suelo peligroso No había las camas solicitadas Una cama somier roto. Tres días sin una nevera . Nos fuimos sin que la arreglaran aunque nos decían que la arreglarían rápidamente.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Denise M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Family Holiday

The villa suited all ages with lots of space. The pool was great as was the games room downstairs. Lovely views. Only problem was proximity to centre of Albufeira- 40 minute walk or taxi. Good nearby bar. Supermarkets only small and expensive. Overall, though everyone had a great holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Peter O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Super Ferien in der Algarve

Wetter Essen Umgebung alles hat gepasst
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Jérémy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superbe

Superbe villa
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Max C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun

Great villa, lots of space, lovely pool and close to sea. Would highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Floris N.

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Mooi huis mooier dan verwacht

Het was een goed groot huis groter dan verwa
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

alexandra c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Casa otima para um grupo de amigos

Gostámos bastante da casa. Tem umas áreas ótimas, uma cozinha espetacular com uma mesa enorme e ligação ao exterior onde havia outra mesa grande. Os quartos são todos em suite o que é fantástico e há uma grande sala de jogos/estar no piso inferior onde se pode jogar, ver tv e conviver. A única coisa menos boa é o jardim, porque para o tamanho da casa é bastante pequeno, sem zona de lazer de relva. Tem uma boa piscina com imensas camas para apanhar sol. Mas como a distância a pé da praia é curta, nada melhor que ir até à praia.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Malcolm S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Half term October 2021

We were a large family group of 8 adults and 5 children (7-12 years). The villa met almost all our needs and was as described. Good weather helped make the week and the pool was heavily used
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Villa manihi

We had a great time, very spacious accommodation with a lovely pool! All management staff were very helpful and welcoming! Thank you!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Magnifique villa située à quelques minutes à pieds de la plage.

Très bon séjour que je recommande. La maison est parfaite et très bien située. A quelques pas de la plage dos Arrifes et de Sao Rafael qui sont de magnifiques plages avec leurs belles roches.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

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