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Spacious family villa, private pool with delightful panoramic views to the coast

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A modern house with a swimming pool, multiple outdoor seating areas, and a large garden.
A swimming pool with blue tiles, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.
A white building with blue trim and a tiled roof, surrounded by trees and a gravel path.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.
A modern kitchen with a large island, two windows, and a view of greenery outside.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Nestled in the village, this villa features 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, accommodating 8 guests. It includes 1 outdoor pool and 1 hot tub. Families can enjoy the porch, yard, and deck, along with access to golf and nearby hiking or biking trails. Visit attractions like Santa Barbara de Nexe Church and Algarve Stadium.

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Patio
  • Dryer
  • Onsite parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Spa pool on site

Explore the area

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SANTA BARBARA DE NEXE, FARO
  • Place, Santa Barbara de Nexe Church
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Faro Marina
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Faro Island Beach
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious family villa, private pool with delightful panoramic views to the coast

A spacious family villa surrounded by a lovely garden with a private salt water heated swimming pool (12 x 5.5 m) with roman steps looking onto an amazing view of the surrounding area only 15 minutes from Faro airport. The living room opens onto a south facing terrace, an outdoor dining area with a complete summer kitchen ,including a charcoal and gas bbq, ideal for relaxing and indulging in Al fresco meals. The villa is situated in a charming area with a simple country bar within a 3 minute walk or Santa Barbara is just a few kms away where you can find all the local amenities such as a chemist, supermarkets and several popular restaurants. The beautiful town of Loulé is just a 5 minute drive which hosts a farmers and fish market every Saturday. Vale do Lobo, Quinta Golf courses and beaches are all within a 15 minute drive.This is an ideal villa for families with young children.

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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 is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 152/AL
Property # 8156754
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 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

Faro

Charneca, a neighbourhood in Faro, is home to this villa. Faro Marina and Olhao Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Faro Island Beach and Falesia Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Centro de Artes e Ofícios, or check out an event or a game at Algarve Stadium. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails in the area.
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SANTA BARBARA DE NEXE, FARO

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara de Nexe Church - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Faro Marina - 22 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Faro Island Beach - 22 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Old Town Square - 23 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Falesia Beach - 27 min drive - 23.7 km

Getting around

  • Loule Station - 19 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Churrasqueira Leonel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪O Cilindro - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Natsu - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bafo de Baco - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Spacious family villa, private pool with delightful panoramic views to the coast have a pool?

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

Is Spacious family villa, private pool with delightful panoramic views to the coast pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Spacious family villa, private pool with delightful panoramic views to the coast?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious family villa, private pool with delightful panoramic views to the coast?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious family villa, private pool with delightful panoramic views to the coast?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious family villa, private pool with delightful panoramic views to the coast located?

Located in Faro, this family-friendly villa is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Santa Barbara de Nexe Church, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Centro de Artes e Ofícios and Loulé Municipal Market. Loule Town Market and Loule Gypsy Market are also within 6 miles (10 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. 35 out of 43 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Lovely
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent! We loved, loved, loved our stay at Casa Lucia. 10/10!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a really stunning, extremely well equipped house in a beautiful location. Everything about it is extremely comfortable, tasteful, stylish and incredibly spacious. Even though we had a couple of cloudy, showery days we spent all the time on the amazing pool terrace and our grandchildren spent most of their holiday in the very large pool and playing table tennis.The huge outdoor sofa and dining table are superb not to mention the views from the roof terrace down to the coast. There are also games, toys and weights if you fancy a workout! The quality of everything in the house is just what you expect from the photos and above anything we’ve experienced in many years of renting villas on the Algarve.Although there were a few issues with lights during our stay they were sorted very quickly and both the owner and property manager kept in contact extremely quickly. It was very reassuring to know that there is very effective backup if needed. We had an unfortunate issue when we accidentally broke a glass coffee table. When we contacted the owner and the property manager their first concern was that nobody wasn’t hurt! Cannot fault this property at all and would happily stay there again.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

wonderful stay in a wonderful house

we spent one week in this house near faro with our two families with 4 adults and our children. the house is well equipped, super clean. the pool and the garden are great. the location allows us to discover the algarve area in an easy way. I strongly recommend it
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Thank you so much Lucy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Algarve Family Trip 2025

The property is an excellent location to access the beautiful Algarve beaches and towns. The property is well equipped and we enjoyed the outside bbq and entertaining space very much. The pool is lovely and was a good size even for 8 guests. The bedrooms were spacious, clean and very comfortable. The kitchen is extremely well equipped and made food preparation for 8 very easy.The communication with the owner and agent was very good.We would not hesitate to book the villa again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Great Villa Perfectly Furnished and Well Maintained

What a lovely villa, it suited us completely. Quiet , well equipped and comfortable. Pool area was perfect for us and our friends and having good WIFI and TV as well as outside entertainment meant that no matter what we did we had appropriate resources. Had a small issue getting into the Villa, but all was good at the end. Will definitely be going back.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2024
Thank you Derek.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very well equipped

Lovely property very well equipped , air conditioning in one room wasnt working on arrival but was promptly fixed. Great to have english tv as it was Wimbledon week. Pool lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2023
Thank you so much for your lovely review. Kind regards Lucy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another fabulous stay

Second holiday staying at this excellent villa. Modern, well equipped with excellent facilities . Updated since last visit also - bedrooms are spacious with plenty of wardrobe space. Living space is well furnished and the outside area and pool are stunning. Another garden space has been added with Hoopoe’s on the lawn every day. Tucked away in the hills and not overlooked with everything you need close by. Excellent holiday for the family, we shall return again!
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

MrWilliams

As my taxi driver said, this is the proper Algarve and he wasn't wrong. Isolated but close enough for a 20 minute walk to the local town, we (5 adults 2 children) had a great stay. Everything that we needed was on site and we were only a short drive away from anything else we ran short of. Great that the taxi's recognise the villa, never short of transport. All in all a relaxing and enjoyable break
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2023
Thank you so much for your lovely review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

Wonderful home with a wonderful view. Large, private, villa just up the hill from charming Santa Barbara de Nexe. Only 20 minutes to the Faro area beeches. If you are a cyclist, the rolling hills of Algarve are right outside your door. BTW, a day in Seville is only 2 hours away. We had six adults and 1 teenager and it never felt crowded.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2023
Thank you so much for your review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Family Holiday Ever!

Wow! The photos do not do this villa justice, superb quality and outside space. From the moment we walked in we just stood for a few minutes to take in how beautiful it is. We wanted for nothing as the range of Living, Sleeping, Kitchenware, BBQ features etc. made staying and entertaining a breeze. When my mum (83) arrived for a few days she said this was indulgent and luxurious and did not want for anything. High praise indeed knowing my mum.Thank you so much and we will hopefully we will be back for my 60th birthday year in 2 years time.
Warm evening watching the planes arriving.
Fantastic views
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Holiday

The Villa is superb. The whole family loved the pool and the table tennis. The kitchen inside is very well equipped and it was great to have an outside kitchen. The bedrooms and bathrooms are spacious and there are more than adequate wardrobes , drawers etc., The grounds outside are well kept and there is a grass pitch for football. The roof area is stunning although we didn’t use it very much due to the very hot weather whilst we were there. The dining area outside was used all the time by us. The sitting room is very comfortable and there are various games and books. We all voted it to be one of the best villa we have stayed in. We would definitely love to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2023
Thank you so much for your amazing review. Of course, we would love you to come back. Kind regards Lucy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful layout and size, so well equipped and a real home-from-home.

We were a party of 9, 6 adults and 3 children with ages ranging from 2 to 8. We have had many villa stays across Europe and beyond and Casa Lucia was, without doubt, one of the best. The layout and size was perfect, meaning we could be together when we needed to be but separate as well. The level of equipment was outstanding from crockery and cutlery to the 3 fridges and 2 barbecues, one gas and one charcoal. The pool was wonderful, large and clean and didn't feel crowded even with all 9 of us in at once. Add to this the sports equipment (including a purpose made mini football pitch) with pool inflatables, balls and buoyancy aids and even buckets and spades to take on trips to the beach and it was more than the full package. Easy access to a couple of restaurants and a supermarket in Santa Barbera as well as larger shops and facilities in Loule meant the location was ideal too. I am only sad that we may not be able to go back as we will be a party of 10 next time and need another bedroom. A memorable week for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2023
We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic villa! Extremely clean, fully equipped, and features an incredible, huge pool. The host was wonderfully friendly and helpful from start to finish. Highly recommended!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb villa with amazing pool and gardens.10 mins drive to a big supermarket in loule. Had a few issues with a power cut but it was soon rectified. Kitchen was superbly equipped. Would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Expérience parfaite
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Wunderschön und Erholsam

Das Haus war sehr gut ausgestattet. Es lies keine Wünsche übrig. Wunderschöne Aussicht viel Platz perfekt ausgestattet. Schwimmbad hatte die perfekte Größe für acht Personen. Leider hatten wir eine schwierige Abstimmung mit der Facility Manager beim Ankunft und wir haben den ganzen Aufenthalt nicht rausfinden können, wie man die Lichter im Pool anmacht. War trotzdem einen perfekten Aufenthalt und würden mich jederzeit gerne wiederholen
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Large and well appointed villa with lovely pool

The kitchen is massive and so is the living room. Large BBQ area to the side is great for the man of the party. Swimming pool clean and well maintained. Large bathrooms and enough space for everybody. Large telly kept the kids happy too.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay

Good communications from the owners and their agents. Great to be welcomed on arrival by the property manager and brilliant welcome pack no matter what time of day you may arrive. We have stayed in Santa Barbara de Nexe many times so know it well and that Charneca would suite us. Casa Lucia actually outstripped our expectations. The perfect outside areas, great views, pool, shaded terraces, BBQ etc etc, inside the villa is extremely comfortable, spacious well equipped to a high standard and as sports fans we loved the access to Sky TV. Le Marquis restaurant worth a visit. Many thanks from all the family to Lucy and Julia you have a very beautiful villa.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful family time

We have just returned from an amazing family holiday in Casa Crow/Lucia. We spent 7 Days in this beautiful property. Our impression when we arrived was that pictures do not do justice of the real space and comfort offered by the house: It is huge!!!! We received a welcome pack which had all the essentials to get you started including excellent wine and local products. The house comes with EVERYTHING you will need. In special, the kitchen and BBQ. They are l fully and newly equipped. There is plenty of working surfaces, 2 ovens, 3 fridges and a great terrace to eat alfresco. As we traveled during the pandemic, the house provided some face masks, sanitizer and hand wash. The pool had a great size and the outdoor space provided ample opportunity for our party to enjoy different activities. Make sure you study the directions given by the property managers to arrive to the house as GPS systems can get a bit confused. We highly recommend this property ! Thank you Lucy and Richard!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent & well equipped villa

Stayed at this lovely villa for 2 weeks during August/Sept 2019. The villa is perfect for a family holiday and was well equipped with all modern ammenities. The bedrooms were well furnished, bright, clean and of a good size. The kitchen was smart and modern with all you could possibly need and the bathrooms likewise. A similar story outside with a large pool (maintained regularly) and patio area with ample sunbeds (of good quality) and seating areas. There was also an upstairs area perfect for sundowners or a space to get away from kids and family! Any assistance required was smartly addressed by Richard the villa manager. A great stay in a great villa, we will be back!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous villa!

We had a fantastic time at this villa which was exactly as advertised and exactly what we needed for 3 generations aged 6 to 81. The place was absolutely spotless which was a huge relief after a previous holiday rental where cleanliness was not a priority! Many happy hours were spent by the pool and the two terraces - upstairs for sundown in particular! We know the area well and will definitely be back as could not find a single thing that was not perfect ! Thank you Lucy and Julia - see you again !
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Casa Crow: Beautiful place for a holiday

Nice spacy bathrooms and bed rooms. Fantastic kitchen and living room. Large swimming pool and a spacyous covered terrace. We spent all evenings at the roof terrace, with its nice view. We had a great time.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Thank you, Olav.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

EVERY THING YOU COULD EVER WANT FOR A RELAXING HOLIDAY!!!!

This is the second stay at Casa Lucia, the villa is so well equipped for the perfect villa holiday. The villa is very spacious and exceptionally clean. Bright new kitchen and also a new, very comfortable terrace for perfect evening entertaining to watch the sunset with a cool glass of wine. We have stayed in many villas but this one is by far the best we have stayed in. Thank you .
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderfull villa, perfect equipped! Here you can enjoy the Algarve.

We spend one week in this beautiful villa. We were 2 families, 8 persons and everyone, kids and adults, enjoyed the stay very much. The villa has everything you need, big pool, wonderful 2 terrasses, perfect equipped new kitchen. Really enough space and a perfect view into the landscape.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

About the host

Hosted by Julia PYE

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Why they chose this property

We bought the villa as a family home with the view of settling down here during the quieter winter months.The quiet hilly surroundings offer cooling summer breezes wth g glorious views of the coast and surrounding countryside.

What makes this property unique

Having Faro airport within 15 minutes drive is a huge advantage when we have family visiting.
We are enchanted with Loulé and its open market.
We love the local restaurants in Santa Barbara de Nexe. So much to do and explore for all the family.

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