Superb Private Villa - Vale Do Lobo, 4 Mins Beach, Sea Views, WIFI, BBQ, A/C
Located a short walk from the golden sandy beach and Praca area, with its variety of restaurants and bars, this recently refurbished large 2-bedroom semi-detached villa provides luxury accommodation, which is also close to Vale do Lobo's many top facilities.
A fantastic place to stay, one of the best locations in the resort, close to the central Praca and its nightlife but just far enough away if you prefer peace and tranquillity. The villa is luxurious & spacious with large split-level dining and living rooms, well equipped throughout and with polished solid marble floors and stylish decor. It is a 4 minutes walk from the beach, sleeps 4 adults (2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms) plus two camp beds for kids, with top quality Italian kitchen, deluxe bathrooms, 'Jacuzzi' bath, large rear patio with sunbeds, table and chairs, umbrella and BBQ, roof terrace with sea views, air conditioning throughout, alarm, electric shutters, good security, private driveway & garden, superbly located for beach, Praca, golf, tennis academy, fitness centre and all amenities.
Upon arrival at the villa you will be met by my friendly colleague who will go through check-in (3pm)and the facilities with you. They will also arrange check-out (10am) for you.
A maid service is provided: For stays over 7 nights, maid service and change of towels/linen are included once per week. Additional maid services are available on request (in advance) for an additional cost. Beach towels are not provide, please bring your own. Guests are expected to keep the villa reasonably clean during their stay.
Property registration details: Casa Katriona, Alojamento Local, 63184/AL.
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Electricity usage greater than an av of 22 units/day during your stay will incur an additional charge of £10 per week, deductible from damage deposit
Additional maid service available on request, bookable in advance, for an additional cost
Early check-in or late check-out may be possible on request (in advance), and subject to an additional charge.
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Property Registration Number 63184/AL
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
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
Almancil
Located in Vale do Lobo, a neighbourhood in Loulé, this villa is near theme parks and near the beach. Vilamoura Marina and Faro Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Quarteira Beach and Falesia Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Karting Almancil and Aqua Show Park. Jet skiing and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
Royal Golf Course Vale do Lobo - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Ocean Golf Course Vale do Lobo - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Ria Formosa Natural Park - 6 min drive - 1.5 km
Getting around
Loule Station - 19 min drive
Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
Parrilla Natural - 6 min drive
Tucano's - 11 min drive
Maria's - 5 min drive
Bamboo Restaurant & Bar - 5 min drive
The Bold Octopus - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Superb Private Villa - Vale Do Lobo, 4 Mins Beach, Sea Views, WIFI, BBQ, A/C pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Superb Private Villa - Vale Do Lobo, 4 Mins Beach, Sea Views, WIFI, BBQ, A/C?
As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Superb Private Villa - Vale Do Lobo, 4 Mins Beach, Sea Views, WIFI, BBQ, A/C on 13 June 2026 start from NZ$381, 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.
How much is parking at Superb Private Villa - Vale Do Lobo, 4 Mins Beach, Sea Views, WIFI, BBQ, A/C?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Superb Private Villa - Vale Do Lobo, 4 Mins Beach, Sea Views, WIFI, BBQ, A/C?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Superb Private Villa - Vale Do Lobo, 4 Mins Beach, Sea Views, WIFI, BBQ, A/C?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Superb Private Villa - Vale Do Lobo, 4 Mins Beach, Sea Views, WIFI, BBQ, A/C located?
This family-friendly Loulé villa is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Vale do Lobo Beach, Royal Golf Course Vale do Lobo and Ocean Golf Course Vale do Lobo. Garrao Beach and Ria Formosa Natural Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The property is located very close to the Praca and the beach, and with great views from the roof terrace and plenty of outdoor space, its a great property in this price range.
The house, location and everything about our stay was perfect. Lovely home and just a short stroll to the Praca. Enjoyed the lovely restaurants there too!
Francine G.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2022
Thank you so much.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Richard C.
11 July 2016
We had the most wonderful time in your beauti
We had the most wonderful holiday in your beautiful Villa - My wife & daughters loved it & the location was excellent
Regards
Richatd
Richard C.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2022
Thank you so much.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Adina K.
11 September 2017
Lovely villa
We had a lovely stay, the villa is beautiful and had everything we needed. It is only 5 -10 min walk from the beach which we managed just fine with 2 kids. We would definitely stay there again if we were to return to Algarve.
Great apartment WiFi basically non existent, but we would still return.
sian m.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2025
Thank you for your booking, We noticed the WIFI router stopped working during your stay and have now replaced it with a new unit. Thank you
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Katriona T.
17 September 2015
Excellent holiday
Fantastic Villa, perfectly located. My family had a great time, and the facilities were simply 5 star. Highly recommended.
Gabriel
Katriona T.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Really glad you enjoyed your time there - it's a great family place to stay. We put a lot of thought and design into the facilities and comfort of the villa. K
We have stayed at this villa a few times before and it lived up to expectations once again. Fantastic villa really well located and the help from Kat and Ricardo to provide a great experience for Ali’s 60th birthday were very much appreciated! We will be back.
Peter K.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 September 2023
Thank you so much, I am so glad you enjoyed your stay again. You are all welcome back anytime.
Archival
8/10 Good
Jill E.
18 September 2015
Very good
This villa is very spacious and in an excellent location for the beach and restaurants. The bathrooms and kitchen/living area are beautiful and very modern. There is a huge patio outside and a roof terrace. It was very well maintained and the booking process was excellent.
Lovely villa for my husband and I
Patio sliding doors with fly screens enable breeze throughout. Spacious and comfortable main bedroom with well appointed bathroom.
South facing sunny patio, no pool but only a short walk to the beautiful beach
Sunbeds are expensive though..€40 per day
Very peaceful
Car needed for shops and golf club although it is walkable.
Jayne P.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 September 2024
Thank you
Archival
10/10 Excellent
paul m.
15 August 2016
Another great week
Another fantastic week at this villa. Myself and my two children (13 & 10) came for the first time last year and between lake activities at Quinta and the beach at VDL we were not short of things to do.
The villa once again was perfect - clean, spacious and very well equipped. It's 5 minutes from the beach and the Praca so its location is excellent too. I've no hesitation in recommending it and its owner who is responsive and very pleasant to deal with.
View from the top patio was stunning, but needs a rail on the spiral staircase. Inside the villa was a bit tired, but very clean and comfortable. Outside however was very disappointing. Front and rear very overgrown. Agent promised gardeners at the weekend, which was 5 days after we arrived. We were unable to use the barbecue as it hadn’t been cleaned after last client and the loungers were filthy and greasy. My husband ended up scrubbing them with the brush and hot soapy water. Now we know why the outside of the property isn’t shown. Also the Wi-Fi wasn’t on for 24hrs. When on, T.V. kept breaking up, and we couldn’t get any music as ‘Alexa’ ? wouldn’t work. We’ve been staying at Vale do Lobo for over 20 years so we made the best of what we had and thoroughly enjoyed it as usual. Val Burgess
Valerie B.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 October 2025
Hi Val
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I appreciate it.
Unfortunately, the scheduled gardening prior to your arrival had to be delayed as my gardener was unwell. The gardening and BBQ were then resolved during your stay.
The previous guests may have used suncream without towels on the loungers, which has caused discolouration, the cleaner did clean them properly, but the discolouration was indelible.
I apologise about the Wi-Fi we had recently switched over to a new supplier and it took time to activate.
Thank you again for booking my villa. It is a home from home for my family and we are glad you enjoyed your stay and you are welcome to comeback anytime.
Warmest wishes Kat
Kat’s house was just perfect for our family. The location is great (very close to the beach and to the main square of Vale do Lobo). Kat’s communication was quick and friendly. The house was perfectly cleaned.
catarina b.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2021
Thank you so much Catarina, your lovely family is welcome back any time. Best Kat
Passámos uns dias maravilhosos em família! A casa é bonita, luminosa e funcional. O acesso à praia é fácil e a envolvência é lindíssima com uma paisagem fantástica do terraço. A comunicação com a proprietária foi fantástica e o Ricardo recebeu-nos da melhor forma. A repetir! Obrigada. Patrícia Quinta
Lovely villa in great location. Easy walk to Praca, beach and tennis centre. Kat and Ricardo responsive and helpful making booking and handover all straightforward. Thank you.
Heather N.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thank you so much. You are welcome back any time.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Marie R.
2 October 2018
September Holidays
Really nice villa in a good location, which offers plenty of space and light, with ample space to park. Would recommend it to both friends and families. Hope to return soon.
Marie R.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Hi Marie,
Thank you so much, you are welcome back any time.
Kat
Archival
8/10 Good
Amandine C.
11 October 2017
Great location, lovely villa
We had a wonderful family holiday in Vale do Lobo, the villa is in a great location just a 10min walk from the Praca & the beach.
We would definitely recommend the villa. Both Kat & Ricardo were extremely helpful and accommodating.
Amandine C.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thank you. Would be lovely to see you again. I do hope you found the pedestrian cut through - 5 min to the beach.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Andrew G.
3 July 2017
Great villa in a fantastic location
We have just come back from a great 10 days in the villa. The villa is modern, clean and spacious, a real home from home. And the roof terrace is great for a pre-dinner drink in the sun.
The location is fantastic, less than 10 mins walk from the Praca and under 15 minutes from the golf club, while the famous 16th hole of the Royal Course is just around the corner if you fancy watching some golfers try to take it on.
Kat the owner was very easy to deal with, as was Ricardo the agent.
The only slight issue was getting the wifi to work, but that's a very minor quibble given that you can now use your UK data allowance in Portugal.
Overall we would not hesitate to recommend the villa and hopefully we will rent it again soon.
Andrew G.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thank you so much for the lovely review. You are welcome back anytime. Best wishes
Archival
8/10 Good
Peter K.
17 September 2015
Fantastic villa in a great location
My wife, son and I stayed here for a week and thoroughly enjoyed the villa. There was a nice welcoming gift on arrival and the systems in the villa were all explained to us by Ricardo. The interior of the villa is superb and the rear courtyard is a great sun trap all day. There are also fantastic views of the 15th hole and beyond from the roof terrace. The only improvement would be to add a pool! Thoroughly recommended.
Peter K.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Delighted you enjoyed the villa - I too love the sunny rear patio, as well as the short stroll to the beach. I look forward to welcoming you on your return. K
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jose Luis A.
26 August 2015
Very good
Well equipped and convenient Villa. Close to the heart of Vale do Lobo. Very Good for beach and golf holidays. Enjoyed the stay very much.
Jose Luis A.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thank you for looking after the Villa, it was a pleasure to have you stay. Of course you are welcome back anytime.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
paul m.
21 August 2015
Fantastic Five days with Kids
In a nutshell - the description is 100% accurate. Clean, modern, very well equipped, well located and a really excellent standard throughout. I'm a bit of a fussy traveler and do plenty of research in advance - this Villa fulfilled all of our expectations. We had our days planned and we surfed with the Quinta surf school, did the Segue tour, used the pool at the Praca in VDL, went to Aqua Show land water park, went to the beach at VDL etc. My kids are 12 and 9 and were never bored and when we needed a little downtime away from the heat, we watched a movie on the DVD - good selection of books and DVDs in the villa. The owner was excellent to deal with - the handover on site went like clockwork - it was as stress-free as I could have hoped and given I was travelling alone with my children, that means a lot. Many thanks
paul m.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thank you so much for your very positive review and I'm so glad you had a great time. I always try my best for every visitor and I'm delighted you enjoyed my villa. K
About the host
Hosted by Kat Hammond
I am a former professional lawyer with a family.
Why they chose this property
I have been coming to Vale do Lobo since my childhood and love the area, especially the beach, the tranquillity and endless sunny days.
What makes this property unique
A great place for individuals or families to recharge, reconnect with nature, swim in the sea, enjoy the sunshine, play golf & tennis and socialise with friends in the great selection of nearby bars and restaurants.