Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
Beach equipment
A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
5 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 12
Popular amenities
Balcony or patio
Private pool
Toys
Barbecue
Air-conditioning
Pet-friendly
Explore the area
Tavira, Eastern Algarve
Tavira Castle
Place, Tavira Castle
12 min drive
Roman Bridge
Place, Roman Bridge
12 min drive
Praca da Republica
Place, Praca da Republica
12 min drive
Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
38 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds and 1 Crib
Bedroom 4
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 5
3 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Elegant Villa With Private Pool For 2-10 People Tavira
Casa Funda is a large, elegant villa 4 kms from the enchanting town of Tavira with private pool and terraces sitting on 6000sq metres (roughly 1.4 acres) of grounds with olive, carob, orange and lemon trees, bougainvillea, palms and yuccas. It is tailor-made for larger families: two or three families holidaying together, or one family including Granny, Grampy, aunts and uncles. The property has 5 bedrooms, ALL WITH AIR CONDITIONING, one of which is a very large studio flat complete with second kitchen and bathroom and three single beds, attached to the property but with separate entrance. The studio is never let separately. The main house and its 4 bedrooms all have mosquito screens. In the main house there is a large drawing room with flat screen TV and a brand new (as of June 2017) satellite box which gives you all the major UK channels as well as about 200 more! There are screened patio doors to terraces and pool, separate dining room for 12 also with screened patio doors, fully fitted kitchen, master bedroom w/ queen sized bed, screened patio doors + en suite bathroom , family bedroom with double and single bed and en suite bathroom and two twin bedded rooms. There is a third bathroom downstairs. The studio flat, with its own terrace and a very distant view to the sea, has a large bathroom and kitchen.
After buying the house we embarked on a huge landscaping programme and created a second, large, terraced dining area away from the pool and the noise for reading, siestas, etc. We have further landscaped the garden, adding a fountain/pond feature in local stone, with goldfish, and planting more fruit trees, bamboo, bougainvillea etc. There is a once-a-week gardening service and the pool is serviced twice a week in the high season.
We have upgraded the house by installing air conditioning, a huge flat screen television, internet access, new curtains etc. In 2015 I had screens put in for all the windows and doors downstairs. In 2016 the downstairs bathrooms were also screened. In November 2019 we installed a new, electric hot water boiler in the kitchen so no more risk of running out of bottled gas during your stay.
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Tavira
Located in Tavira, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Ria Formosa Natural Park and Parque Natural da Ria Formosa reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Tavira Living Science Center and Centro de Artes e Ofícios. Jet skiing and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping Mall - 13 min drive - 9.5 km
Old Town - 14 min drive - 8.0 km
Getting around
Tavira Station - 11 min drive
Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
Pastelaria Tavira Romana - 11 min drive
Vela 2 - 7 min drive
Mesa Farta - 11 min drive
Café Arcada - 11 min drive
Terraze - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Elegant Villa With Private Pool For 2-10 People Tavira have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Elegant Villa With Private Pool For 2-10 People Tavira?
As of 10 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elegant Villa With Private Pool For 2-10 People Tavira on 11 December 2026 start from NZ$3,565, 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 Elegant Villa With Private Pool For 2-10 People Tavira pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Elegant Villa With Private Pool For 2-10 People Tavira?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Elegant Villa With Private Pool For 2-10 People Tavira?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Elegant Villa With Private Pool For 2-10 People Tavira?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Elegant Villa With Private Pool For 2-10 People Tavira located?
This family-friendly Tavira villa is located by the sea, 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Hell's Pool, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Tavira Living Science Center and Terra Estreita Beach. Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping Mall and Ria Formosa Natural Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
About the host
Hosted by Ursula Higham
My husband, I and our teenage son rented this property in 2008, fell in love with it and bought it in 2009. We live near Chipping Norton in Oxfordshire. My husband, who died very unexpectedly in September 2012, was an English lawyer and I am half German, half Hungarian,, born in NY and fluent in German, English and French. My son Christopher finished Leeds University and is now working in London. and will get married this June (Covid permitting!). We have a much-loved English blue roan cocker spaniel named Tatiana. . I try and spend most of June and two weeks in September at Casa Funda, mostly taking friends down with me. However, 2020 has not permitted me to see our beloved house...Let's hope for a better 2021.
Why they chose this property
Having spent a week in this house on a 'last minute.com' type holiday, we so loved the house that we decided to buy it. It is generous, spacious and had, and hopefully has, a happy feel to it. It IS a family home. It is also ideally located for Tavira and the beach. The nearby A22 has advantages and disadvantages: Advantages are that you can get to Seville in an hour and 40 minutes, or Lisbon in just over two hours and the disadvantages are that when the wind blows the wrong way you can hear the motorway traffic.
What makes this property unique
Its greatest benefit, and why we fell in love with it, is its design: there is a very large, generous drawing room AND dining room, with the bedrooms off these rooms on either side. In addition there is the separate, but attached, studio flat. So three families can be there without falling on top of each other. The two huge terraces create a feeling of privacy and allow the non-pool addicts to escape from the noise!
We have always had a 5 star rating. One reviewer loved the house and gave it a 1, thinking that was the highest honour. Unfortunately she misunderstood the rating system, and her 1 instead of 5 reduced our average to 4.7 (if you read the reviews you will see!)