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

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Terrace with glass balustrade, BBQ and pool, with awning shading terrace

View over pool showing steps to dining terrace

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Dryer

Washer

Fireplace

Pool

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Explore the area

Malhadais, Boliqueime, Faro

Pine Cliffs Golf Course11 min drive
Balaia Golf Village13 min drive
Praia dos Olhos de Água17 min drive
Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)30 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

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

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Outdoor pool

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We prefer to not accept single sex groups and reserve the right to cancel bookings if, after discussion, we feel that our villa is not suitable.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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

Property Registration Number 106597/AL

About the area

Loulé

Located in Loulé, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Balaia Golf Village and Vilamoura Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Praia dos Olhos de Água and Falesia Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Aqua Show Park, or check out an event or a game at Vilamouratenis Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Malhadais, Boliqueime, Faro

What's nearby

Pine Cliffs Golf Course - 11 min drive
Balaia Golf Village - 13 min drive
Albufeira Old Town Square - 16 min drive
Praia dos Olhos de Água - 17 min drive
Falesia Beach - 25 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Restaurante O Retiro - 4 min drive
Rustico - Snack Bar restaurante - 4 min drive
Panorama Café - 15 min walk
Restaurante Antiquários dos Leitões - 6 min drive
real indian magic, Boliqueime - 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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

This family-friendly Loulé holiday home is located in the mountains, 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Paderne Castle Ruins, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Praia dos Olhos de Água and Praia da Falésia Alfamar. Praia da Falésia Açoteias and Belharucas Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Gillian S.

24 August 2023

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

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

8/10 Good

vanessa v., Ittre

8 August 2023

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

28 July 2023

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

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.

17 August 2022

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

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.

10 August 2022

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Sarah Chivers

We are an English family who fell in love with Portugal many years ago, we have recently retired and spend 10 months a year at Casa dos Sonhos travelling back to the UK for the peak season of July and August and over Christmas to visit our family. Our adult daughter lives in the UK and we stay with her when we go back. We love the peace and tranquillity of the villa with it's easy access to all amenities and one of our favourite things to do is open a chilled bottle of Portuguese rose and look out to sea over the hills as the sun goes down.

Why they chose this property

Previously to owning this villa we had an apartment in Albufeira, we have been visiting the Algarve for many years. We love the people, the climate and the food.

Casa dos Sonhos is comfortable and we love the peace and local wildlife and the wonderful views. Nothing better to start the day than a cup of tea sitting in bed looking at the sea view