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Santa Barbara de Nexe (Loule) Stunning Coastal Views, Heated Pool option.

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Lovely very private pool (not overlooked) with stunning panoramic coastal views.
View of the villa from the south end of the pool
View from drive way
Twin bedroom en-suite bathroom /shower
another outside dining area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Santa Barbara de Nexe (Loule) Stunning Coastal Views, Heated Pool option.

A beautiful villa in a superb secluded setting with spectacular panoramic views over the coastline. Situated in the hills, 10 minutes from Loule and 20 minutes from Faro, a perfect location for beaches and countryside alike. The villa is built to the highest standards and there is a beautiful large swimming pool (pool heating £200 per week) and a choice of terraces with barbecue for dining outside.Air conditioned bedrooms all en-suite with bath and shower.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 221561/AL
Property # 8000416
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Faro

Located in Faro, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Faro Marina 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 Falesia Beach and Faro Island Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Centro Cultural e de Inovação de Bordeira and Karting Almancil. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Sta Barbara de Nexe, Portugal

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara de Nexe Church - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Faro Marina - 16 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Faro Island Beach - 16 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Old Town Square - 17 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Falesia Beach - 23 min drive - 21.1 km

Getting around

  • Loule Station - 16 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barbacoa - Steak House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Piri Piri - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪O Cilindro - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Santa Barbara de Nexe (Loule) Stunning Coastal Views, Heated Pool option. have a pool?

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

Is Santa Barbara de Nexe (Loule) Stunning Coastal Views, Heated Pool option. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Santa Barbara de Nexe (Loule) Stunning Coastal Views, Heated Pool option.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Santa Barbara de Nexe (Loule) Stunning Coastal Views, Heated Pool option.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Santa Barbara de Nexe (Loule) Stunning Coastal Views, Heated Pool option.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Santa Barbara de Nexe (Loule) Stunning Coastal Views, Heated Pool option. located?

This family-friendly Faro villa is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Santa Barbara de Nexe Church and Algarve Stadium. Centro Cultural e de Inovação de Bordeira and Karting Almancil are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corina F.

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

Amazing House

Everything is dream there
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2023
Thankyou Corina , we are so pleased your enjoy the house. Best wishes David & Josephine
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10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

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

Santa Barbara

We had a fantastic time, I can't recommend this enough, had a little issue with the pool umbrellas which were sorted straight away, its a beautiful quiet location with a fantastic view, nice and cool at night with the air con. A car is essential due to its location.. Would be happy to rent again
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2023
Thanks Peter. We are very pleased you enoyed your stay. Kind regards David & Josephine
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views and extremely quiet location. There are no dog choruses which are often experienced in thh more remote locations in the hills.Swimming pool is particularly exceptional, very welcome on those hot days!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2025
Hello Andrew. Thankyou for your review. We are pleased you enjoyed our villa. Best regards David & Josephine
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10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

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

Lovely private and peaceful villa with great views

This villa is great if you want a peaceful haven away from it all with lovely views and a beautiful setting. The pool is fabulous, the interiors are spacious and the kitchen well equipped. Great bbq too! I would recommend hiring a car though to get around to all the towns and attractions near by, none of which are far but having a car makes it easier to get there. All in all a great choice for a family holiday!
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
We are very pleased you enjoyed our villa Kate and hope to welcome you back in the future. Thankyou David & Josephine
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

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

Just What We Needed

Beautiful fully equipped Villa in a peaceful setting with outstanding views. David the owner was quick to clarify any questions before the holiday and also some good tips for local restaurants which we made good use of. The service throughout our stay was excellent too. Thankyou for letting us stay in your wonderful Villa.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2023
Thankyou Kevin We are plesed you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure to have you stay Kind regards David & Josephine
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10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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

Wonderfully relaxing getaway

Amazing views, incredible sunsets, beautiful house & gardens with a great pool. David, the owner, was very helpful. We loved the location, being away from it all but within a mile or so of a lovely village with two supermarkets & a couple of good restaurants, & a short journey in the car to some fabulous beaches & the historic town of Loulé with its famous Saturday market. All in all we had a wonderful time & would love to return.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

Beautiful Hacienda with fabulous pool!

We had a fantastic stay in this lovely property, the kids were in the pool all day. It’s incredibly quiet and private yet within walking distance of Santa Barbara da Nexe and it’s great restaurants. The air conditioning in the bedrooms was greatly appreciated. The view out across Faro and the coast are breathtaking, equally at night when the distant towns are lit. Owners very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Thanks Daniel,we are very pleased you enjoyed your stay and we hope to welcome you back in the future.Best wishes David and Josephine
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10/10 Excellent

Frank C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couldn't place the property in a better place if you tried.The views are amazing, the layout of the Villa is great. It caters ever so well for a large family. WiFi great. Nice spacious kitchen, with plenty of storage and crockery ect.The pool is amazing and has plenty of space for fun.Would recommend.Car essential.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vibeke W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Det var en skøn ferie - lækkert hus og dejlig pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2025
Thankyou Vibeke. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope we can welcome you again. Kind regards David & Josephine
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10/10 Excellent

Michiel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Uitstekend. Rustig, mooi uitzicht. Fijn en ruim huis.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2025
We are pleased you enjoyed your stay in our villa Michiel Kind regards David & Josephine
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10/10 Excellent

Celia G.

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

Superbe sejour

Moi et les enfants on a adoré Très bonne communication
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2024
Hello Celia. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay. Best wishes David & Josephine
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabine E.

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

Schitterende vakantievilla

Wij hebben genoten van een heerlijke vakantie in deze schitterende villa! De villa is heel ruim, alles wat je nodig zou kunnen hebben is aanwezig, de airco’s op de slaapkamers zijn fluisterstil en het zwembad is werkelijk fantastisch! Vanaf het terras heb je een prachtig uitzicht en zie je een groot stuk van de Algarve-kust. Een echte aanrader!
Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Sarah R.

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

Beautiful views and pool

Overall a beautiful property and location. We had a fabulous time staying at this property. The views are spectacular, the house is very spacious and also within walking distance to the local town. I would note that the road to the house is a bit rough and we ended up blowing out a tire on it. Additionally the A/C in the bedrooms did not work for us during our stay which was disappointing given the heat wave. However David was a very responsive host and helped with any issues or questions we had and I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 20 nights in Aug 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Romain D.

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

Vacances gâchées à cause d’une maison pas entretenue

Publicité mensongère !!! Voici les soucis que nous avons rencontrés : * des ventilateurs défectueux à la place des climatisations * le frigo ne fermait pas car trop vieux et le congélateur était cassé * le compteur saute sans arrêt * panneaux solaires défectueux donc des douches gelées * des fourmis et des lézards dans la maison… * piscine froide et pas chauffée comme il est noté dans l’annonce * nous n’ avons pas pu manger dehors car les lumières étaient cassées * pas de machine à café * le comble, le tuyau de l’évier à percé car trop vieux et donc grosse inondation dans la maison. Je vous déconseille vraiment cette location !!! Nous sommes vraiment navrées
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 October 2022
Beware this guest!! They complained immediately they arrived and asked for a refund . #Threatened to move out and charge us for the extra cost of renting some where else unless we gave a refund.! Threatened to give us a terrible review unless we gave a refund! Finally asked for an extra week free of charge in compensation. The trivial items they complained about ,:- Light bulb needed replacing Parasol broken by previous guests. Ants in mid summer! Geckos from the surronding countryside in mid summer. Pool heating in August which they had not paid for. A different way of making coffee. The bulb and parasol were replaced immediately. The pool heating would be turned on if they cared to pay for it! They did not care to pay for it! Our service company could not understand why they were so aggressive ! They did not know all we heard from them as owners was a demand for compensation so there was no way the service company could satisfy them.. Beware ,Never experienced anything like!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles Christoph A.

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

Amazing place with caring host

We had a great time at the Villa of Mr. O’Brien! He was a very caring host and helped us with every problem we came across, even with our car-rental! The Villa was well equipped, although the interior was a little bit older but, that did not harm our experience in any way! It rather had a certain way of charme in the eyes of me and my friends! The view was ridiculously beautiful from the terrace watching sunsets or the pool watching down on the street of Faro! For coming visitors I advise to either have a rented car to reach the place and to find the villa on GoogleMaps! Taxi drivers had a little bit of a problem to find the place with no specific adress as the last 50 m of the road are a little bumpy. But except that in the name of my friends and me, I highly recommend the villa!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ghislain B.

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

Très belle prestation

Situation idéale loin du béton de Faro avec toutefois une vue sur la baie. Belle propriété facile à vivre. On regrettera juste la douche et le pool house à côté de la piscine et on aurait aimé une literie plus récente car celle-ci est clairement fatiguée. Pour le reste on y va les yeux fermés.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter E.

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

Great Villa and Location

The villa is in a beautiful, quiet, hillside location with fantastic views all around. At the same time Santa Barbara de Nexe is on the doorstep and the A22 motorway is within easy reach for access to the rest of the Algarve. The pool is excellent, with plenty of room to swim and has wide steps and generous shallow areas ideal for relaxing. We enjoyed BBQs and table tennis in evenings and took in the views over Faro to the sea and the sky full of stars. There's ample space for 6-8 people, both inside and out, but the house did not feel too large for the four of us because the living spaces are well proportioned and laid out. David was very helpful and accommodating throughout and we are all delighted that we stuck to our guns to visit Portugal again in spite of Covid-19 and the UK government's clumsy, flawed international travel policy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2020
Thank you very much Peter,we are really pleased you enjoyed our villa. Best regards David & Josephine.
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Superb villa in lovely quiet location.

Clean, well presented villa in a lovely quiet location with stunning views. Pool (heated) is superb and the gardens surrounding the property give complete privacy. Owner was very responsive to a small question at the start of the holiday. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Thankyou Lisa.We are very pleased you enjoyed your stay in our villa and look forward to welcoming you back.Best wishes David & Josephine
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William F.

Perfevt

Very well maintained property will return
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Thanks William,we are pleased you enjoyed our villa and look forward to welcoming you back.Best wishes David & Bernadette
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice D.

Splendide villa avec vues époustouflantes

Nous avons profité de cette splendide villa super équipée avec piscine. A recommander chaudement. Un seul petit bémol : pas de douche près de la piscine.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Thank you for your review Alice,we are pleased you enjoyed our villa and its location,Kind regards David & Josephine
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8/10 Good

Ivan E.

Beautiful villa

The villa is very well kept and beautifully furnished with the most amazing pool and lovely gardens. It is situated quite high up and the final approach road is quite narrow but the views over Faro and the coast are stunning. Parking is easy and it is all very quiet. We were there in February in the worst weather the Algarve has seen in years, so were very grateful for the lovely wood stoves and large supply of logs. In good weather it must be lovely. David was very helpful before we left and the management company soon sorted out a problem with the TV. The alarm system can be a bit tricky. We found that you needed to press the keys firmly.
Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Naomi N.

A wonderful villa for a relaxing holiday

Our family of 5 stayed in this wonderful villa for 10 days. The house is great and well maintained, the pool was heated and warm and overall it was a fantastic holiday. The villa is in an outstanding location - it feels very remote and private however it is just a short distance to the local village where you will find a couple of supermarkets, local bars and good restaurants. La Piazza is definitely worth a visit as is Restaurant A Canga and Alagaos. Julie's bar is a great spot for a G&T! We did have a couple of small issues and the maintenance team could not have been more responsive - even on a Sunday. If you are on the hunt for a thoroughly relaxing holiday in a traditional Portuguese village this villa should be on your short-list.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Thanks Naomi,We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you back one day.Kind regards David & Josephine
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8/10 Good

Jenny S.

Spacious family accommodation with lovely views

My family of 5 stayed over Christmas 2016. Our first surprise was the amount of space both inside and out. The bedroom upstairs was virtually a private suite with its own sundeck. Other highlights were the curved walls, wood burning stove, table tennis table and dish washer but the view was the best. The track up is a bit rough (mind your tyres) but we had pre-dawn walks in the lanes admiring the botany. Watch out for those striped pitcher plants flowering straight out of the ground.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
We are pleased Jenny and her family enjoyed our villa. We have had the roadway surface renewed so it is a pretty smooth now.(It has actually never been a problem for guests in the past) Best wishes David & Josephine
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10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

Superb summer holliday

We stayed here with our two boys (14 & 16) for, unfortunately, just one week in July 2016. The villa is spacious and equipped with everything you'll need. The pool is just fabulous. It was cleaned twice during our visit and the water was both sparkling and warm. After spending an 'exhausting' hour or so on one of the several sun terraces, drinking cold beer or good value Portugese wine, we really needed a dip in the pool to cool off! The access road is a somewhat 'unmade' but it didn't trouble our little hire car - just need to take it easy and avoid the big rocks & dips. We did walk into Santa Barbara de Nexe on one of the evenings. It's probably only about a mile or so but there aren't any pavements, Portugese drivers clearly don't form a big proportion of the Institute of Advanced Motorists (!) and although it's downhill most of the way, that does mean it's uphill most of the way back....and it was around 28 degrees....on a full stomach. We drove the next time :) David is probably the most helpful, reliable and communicative owner you could ever hope to deal with. He answered any queries promptly and reliably. The whole experience was thoroughly enjoyable and we have no hesitation in recommending this villa to anyone looking for a peaceful, relaxing break. If you want busy night-life, probably best look elsewhere! The photo's here really don't do it justice - they look good but in reality it is even better. Much better.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
We are pleased Alan and his family had a great time at our villa,we have had the roadway surface renewed since their stay so it is a smooth ride now. Best wishes David & Josephine
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10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Peace perfect peace!

An absolutely fantastic villa. Our third visit. Villa is outstanding and is positioned perfectly, not to far from Faro, with spectacular views. The private heated pool is outstanding with beautiful surroundings. We chose to do an extremely large shopping in Loule which is a 10-15 minute drive from the villa. We chose to remain at the villa for the entire week just chilling out, reading, swimming, eating and drinking in absolute luxury! Will definitely return next year. The villa is extremely spacious and designed to allow privacy to visitors, if required, with all ensuite bathrooms and separate sunbathing terraces. The owners are also extremely helpful and are quick to reply to any queries you may have.

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