We loved our experience at this property. It's extremely private and quiet (maybe not the best for small kids). The pool and garden are worth the whole experience - flowers, nature and an ocean view in the distance. But if you prefer a classic swimming pool, probably this is not for you. The house is very comfortable and clean. It's a bit farther out, but the privacy is worth any drive you need to make to the city or beach. It also doesn't have a classic air conditioning system, but water cooled floors. So, it's a bit misleading. But we didn't need cooling in the first week of September. The nearby beaches around Faro are flat, sandy and beautiful. But the beaches with cliffs and caves which start around Albufeira and Westward were, for us, spectacular! And don't forget the locally grown oysters. They are fantastic!