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FAMILY!! Holiday Villa With Pool in Figueira, Salema

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Casa Monica
view from kitchen
Dining area
stairs from sun terrace to garden
sun terrace

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Figueira, Western Algarve
  • Place, Salema Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Praia da Luz
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Marina de Lagos
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portimao (PRM)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Crib

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

FAMILY!! Holiday Villa With Pool in Figueira, Salema

Close To Beaches, Watersports, Golf / Leisure Facilities, Shops And Restaurants
Lovely 3 bedroomed house set in landscaped gardens overlooks the two shared heated pools. It is close to beaches, shops and good restaurants. The bedrooms have french door access to the gardens and the spacious sitting/dining area upstairs has a sun terrace with table/chairs for outdoor eating and has a spectacular view south west. It overlooks the garden with sun loungers and BBQ area plus table. The day area has generous seating and dining space for 6 people and a wood burning stove for winter evenings. The well equipped kitchen overlooks the pool area and front garden. Within easy reach are local beaches, supermarkets, restaurants, golf, tennis, bowls, archery, water sports, surf schools, fishing, horse riding and the lovely unspoilt sandy west coast beaches. Cape St Vincent, the most westerly point of Europe is 15k to the west and Lagos with its marina, many shops, restaurants and bars is 15k to the east. Management help is available at all times and cot, high chair and babysitting is available on request. You'll find a book containing information on local activities/services/recommended restaurants

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

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Property Registration Number 2192/AL
Property # 8023125
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
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

Vila do Bispo

Located in Vila do Bispo, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. While the natural beauty of Praia da Luz and Dona Ana Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Marina de Lagos. Travelling with kids? Consider Lagos Zoo and Wavesensations - Sagres Surf School & Camp. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Figueira, Western Algarve

What's nearby

  • Salema Beach - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Figueira Beach - 10 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Praia da Luz - 18 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Marina de Lagos - 24 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Dona Ana Beach - 25 min drive - 21.9 km

Getting around

  • Lagos Station - 26 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beach Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪A Prateleira - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Casa Padaria - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Miam - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Nazari - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does FAMILY!! Holiday Villa With Pool in Figueira, Salema have a pool?

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

Is FAMILY!! Holiday Villa With Pool in Figueira, Salema pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at FAMILY!! Holiday Villa With Pool in Figueira, Salema?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at FAMILY!! Holiday Villa With Pool in Figueira, Salema?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at FAMILY!! Holiday Villa With Pool in Figueira, Salema?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is FAMILY!! Holiday Villa With Pool in Figueira, Salema located?

This family-friendly Vila do Bispo villa is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Parque da Floresta Golf, Salema Beach and Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe Chapel. Hermitage of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Boca do Rio Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Maggie s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location Villa had everything we needed and more and the pool was the icing on the cake ! We absolutely loved our stay here
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2026
Maggie - I am delighted to hear that you all enjoyed your stay. Please come back any time! Best wishes Rosemary
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Perrine H.

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

Super nice stay

We had a really nice stay. The house was exactly like the description. We had the pool most of the time for ourselves. Amazing région to discover.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2025
I am so pleased to hear it - please come back any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

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

Perfect stay

Villa Monica is lovely and well equipped , fantastic views and very comfortable. We had a fantastic holiday and communication and help from the property owner was invaluable . Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing place to stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marije W.

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

Fantastic place

We were with six (2 adults and 4 teens). Lovely pool, nice kitchen and cosy living room.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

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

Great holiday home

Beautiful pastoral, village setting with just a short walk to a quiet beach. The house itself is equipped with everything one needs. The shower is great and the beds and bedding are very comfortable. We loved staying at Casa Monica and hope to return one day
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2024
Hello Susan I’m so pleased you enjoyed yourselves… Please come back any time! Best wishes Rosemary
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely Accommmodations

Beautiful home with all of the amenities. Very responsive host and property manager. We would highly recommend two anyone visiting the Algarve region.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2024
Phil - I am delighted that you enjoyed your holiday so much! I had great feedback about you too from my neighbour saying you were very pleasant and friendly! Please come back any time - I would be very happy to host you both again … Enjoy the rest of your holiday! Best wishes Rosemary
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen Y.

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

Family holiday

The property offered the perfect base for our family holiday of 2 adults and 3 teens. The pool was great and always very quiet, the local beaches were gorgeous and the villa had everything we needed and plenty of space. Rosemary could not have been more helpful with information and advice on the local area. We had a lovely time, thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Xavier J.

Relaxing holidays

Spent a week in September with kids. It was perfect. Bright and nice house. The pool is lovely and the small pool is perfect for kids. Overall we had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2023
Xavier it was a pleasure to have you and your family stay in Casa Monica. All communication with you was very easy - and I’m happy to hear you enjoyed your holiday!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rowena B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very enjoyable holiday. The property very much felt like a home from home, with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The swimming pool was fab! We made use of it every day! Rosemary was a delight to communicate with. It felt more like communicating with a friend than a host. We really appreciated her advice re: car hire also. We would absolutely recommend Rosemary as a host and her beautiful home as a holiday destination. Thank you Rosemary
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2025
Rowena it’s so rewarding to read your feed back and it’s lovely to hear that you all enjoyed your holiday so much. It was a pleasure to communicate with you too - please come back any time! You are your family were the perfect guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

Just Perfect

One of our best holiday experiences. Rosemary was incredibly helpful. The property was excellent. The complex was so well cared for and clean. We couldn’t have asked for more. I am sure we will be back
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 October 2023
I am delighted to hear that you all enjoyed your stay John! It is so rewarding to read your comments… And please do come back any time! You were the ideal guests! Best wishes Rosemary
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ciara C.

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

For lovers of the quieter spots

Lovely place in a nest of properties I named Melrose Place. Quiet spot for those who prefer less touristy places, but there's plenty in Figueira village all the same - a few nice, simple eateries and for those willing to take the plunge, a spectacular and quiet beach 15 mins walk down a dust track, with cooler water than the nearby beaches. Highly recommended.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2023
Ciara - I’m so pleased you enjoyed your stay - please come back any time! I enjoyed our chats on WhatsApp!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stewart s.

Compact settlement around communal pool in the unspoiled Algarve.

The owners were very amenable and gave lots of advice and information, can't fault communication at all. The set up of the settlement around the pool area is ideal for people with young families or in our case not so young! Great the way the living accommodation is upstairs to make better use of the views and enable you to keep your eye on the pool from the kitchen. The kitchen is well equipped with plenty of equipment, crockery, pots, pans, tupperware coolboxes and so on. Located close enough to the lovely town of Lagos to visit as regularly as you would like, but in a quiet rural location, with easy access to lots of sandy beeches with or without restaurants and so on. With access to both the southern and western shores you can always find somewhere to surf snorkel or just relax. Plenty of games, books and DVD, TV WIFI and satellite no excuse to get bored.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Casa Monica ist ein gemütliches und vollständig eingerichtes Ferienhaus, wir haben nichts vermisst und unsere Kinder haben täglich gebrauch vom Pool gemacht.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Axel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr freundliche, hilfsbereite Vermieter
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

meinewhng a.

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

sehr angenehme Kommunikation, sehr entgegenkommend

Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Es hat uns nichts gefehlt. Danke Rosemary für deine Gastfreundschaft. Wir waren drei Erwachsenen und drei Teenies. Das einzige was uns genervt hat, war das Einkaufen ohne Auto, Das war aber auch kein Thema mit Uber für ca. fünf Euro ...
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vincent V.

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

Superbes vacances

Résidence très calme avec piscine très propre. Casa Monica est une belle maison sur un étage très bien située et à proximité de 2 plages magnifiques (une naturelle et une avec transats) Nous y avons passé d’excellentes vacances
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2023
Dear Vincent I hope you had an easy drive home… I am delighted you all had such a good holiday! Please come back any time! Best Rosemary
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natasja v.

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

Geweldig!

Casa Monica is een authentieke Portugese Villa met veel ruimte. Accommodatie was bij inchecken zeer schoon. Uitzicht is prachtig, restaurants zijn op loopafstand. Diverse stranden zijn dichtbij, goede mogelijkheden om te golfsurfen. Wij zijn 1,5 week gebleven met gezin met 3 kinderen (14-17 jaar) en hebben ons prima vermaakt. Ook het gedeelde zwembad is erg fijn. Als je op zoek bent naar een vakantie in een ongerept stuk Europa, dan is deze accommodatie een echte aanraders als goede uitvalsbasis.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

A spacious home in the sun.

Casa Monica is a spacious home on a small complex of similar properties in the Western Algarve. There are three generous sized bedrooms on the ground floor with two bathrooms. Upstairs the large open plan lounge/diner has views over the beautiful rolling hills of the national park, with stunning sunsets to complete this idyllic setting.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lavinia E.

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

Casa Monica

We really enjoyed our 10 day stay in Casa Monica. I really liked how the bedrooms were downstairs and the living area upstairs. Amazing view from the terrace upstairs ( especially the sun sets ). Everything was clean and satisfying. The owner was very helpful when we had any questions. We visited many different beaches, mainly on the west coast ( amazing by the way ) and form Casa Monica everything was very close. The pool area was also fun for the kids. All in all we had a very great holiday and will definitely be back.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vincent C.

Sejour très agréable, au calme

Nous avons apprécié le calme, la piscine, la résidence très bien entretenue ainsi que la propriétaire très sympathique.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2023
Hi Vincent- you and your family were the perfect guests - thank you for taking such care of my house. It was a pleasure communicating with you and having you to stay in Casa Monica. I hope you will come back some day! Best wishes Rosemary
Archival

8/10 Good

Cathy B.

Perfect location for exploring unspoilt beaches

We had a brilliant holiday staying at Casa Monica. Figueira is a lovely little village and we found it the perfect base for exploring all the gorgeous beaches of the western Algarve and up on the west coast. We found plenty of good places to eat and especially loved the seafood restaurants just down the road in Vila do Bispo. We felt that the rental was good value. The house was clean with plenty of space for our family of 5 and had everything we needed for our holiday. Rosemary, the owner was very helpful before our holiday providing tips and recommendations and was also extremely helpful in helping us to courier a bag back to the UK which we stupidly managed to leave behind! We definitely hope to come back and stay again in the future.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Hazel B.

Simply a wonderful villa set in a private complex

I would highly recommend this villa, beautifully kept yet had a homely feel. The complex gardens and pool were kept to a high standard and were very quiet. And if we didn't fancy sitting by the pool the villa had it's own patio areas. The location was perfect for exploring the area by car. Rosemary was attentive as a host, there at the end of an email if we needed anything.
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10/10 Excellent

Fiona M.

Perfect family holiday villa and location

We had a simply fabulous two weeks at Casa Monica, it was so relaxing and the villa had everything you needed, a real home from home. We really didn't want to leave ! It is a very spacious and airy house, with lots of outdoor space to relax in. The balcony from the lounge is the ideal place to have supper and watch the sun go down. The pool is safe and well maintained and a lovely place to meet other families on holiday. There is plenty of very useful information about beaches, restaurants and local shops provided in the villa and Rosemary was very helpful with any queries prior to the start of our holiday. The village of Figueria is small but there is everything you need, a shop, bar and couple of restaurants. The beaches are truly beautiful our favourite is Zavial a short drive away but you can walk to Figueria beach from the villa in about 20 mins. We would definitely recommend Casa Monica and hope to be back in the near future. The Mercer Family
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10/10 Excellent

Derek L.

Home from Home- An extremely relaxing break

I suppose the first thing to say about Casa Monica is that we have been there 4 times over the last 6 years and are extremely sad, that due to logistic reasons we will not be there in 2016. It has become like a 2nd home to the family and extremely relaxing. We immediately relax the moment we arrive. The house is well furnished and although it doesn't have air conditioning, the marble like floors give it a cool feel. The views to the rear from the dinning terrace area are across the town and to the hills of the countryside and are delightful to enjoy the sunset from. The owner takes pride in ensuring that the place is kept clean by the support staff. QDA itself is about the right size with a lovely central pool. It is quiet but not too quiet. The gardens are well maintained a the grounds are looked after (although I do remember being woken up early by the sound of a chainsaw!!! - the early start for the gardener). The design of the house is that the bedrooms are on the lower floor and the living room and kitchen are on the first floor. This is reassuring as some ways as a parent when the children are asleep, but you still need to be careful with the younger children if they play near the stairs. My wife and I have been visiting the area since 2003 and we cannot get enough of the lovely beaches and great restaurants. Zavial, Ingrina and Salema are particular favourite beaches. Salema has a lovely selection of restaurants with great fresh fish. There are still only a few so you avoid the touts trying to drag you in (that you get in Lagos) but it can be important to reserve a table. I have to say that the prices have increased substantially in the last 10 years. You can still get great food for reasonable prices by going in land. Figueira has a couple of good value and quaint restaurants. In addition the beach bars in Ingrina and Zavial provide generally good food. An essential part to fully enjoy the Western Algarve is to have a hire car to visit the many beaches. Without this I would say your enjoyment would be hindered, although there is a beach within walking distance. Wishing I was there now!
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10/10 Excellent

Vicky O.

Wonderful family holiday home from home!

Wonderful 2 weeks holiday with our young family over Easter in Casa Monica! Beautifully clean when we arrived. Had everything we needed and more. We loved the fabulous child friendly shared pool area with gate. Lovely quiet location on the edge of unspoilt Figuiera village. Georgous sunsets from terrace and views over Figuiera rooftops. Lovely rural walks surrounded by almond blossom, fig trees, oranges..lemons...olives...vines... Lots of beautiful unspoilt beaches and plenty of yummy places to eat too all within short drive. National park so beautifully green and full of Spring flowers in April. We didn't want to leave! Thank you Rosemary for all your help and useful info.

About the host

Hosted by Rosemary Triptree

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We fell in love with the Western Algarve on our first visit and bought the house soon afterwards.
We live in the UK but with a Management Service for running the house close by with availability for help and advice at any time.
We treat it as a family home because we all love visiting when we can, and so you'll find all you'll need for easy living as the house is well equipped.

Why they chose this property

We found that the area has everything you could want for a great holiday having easy access to all the facilities of The Algarve and yet within a 15 minute drive we have access to the beautiful and unspoilt beaches of the West Coast ( Atlantic Ocean)
It is one hour by car from Faro, the airport, thus leaving the built up section of the Algarve behind.
Despite this food shopping is easy with a supermarket a couple of minutes by car and many local restaurants that offer excellent cuisine.

What makes this property unique

As well as access to beaches, fishing villages, golf, tennis and fishing trips the house is part of a small development of 27 houses surrounding two heated pools and landscaped gardens.
Our house faces south west and has sun all day especially fine in the evening, having a drink on the sun terrace, looking out across the countryside towards the setting sun at Cape St Vincent the most westerly point of Europe.
We overlook the cobbled village of Figueira (at the top of the hill from Salema) where fresh bread & local produce is within a three minute walk.

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