We loved our stay at this property. The house was situated in a great area- lots of places to visit and never far from a beautiful beach!
The pool was amazing - our children (and us!) loved swimming every day. We loved watching the sunset and enjoying the view every evening.
We would definitely recommend staying here. JoĂŁo was a great host and had plenty of recommendations- thank you!
A fantastic Villa in a quiet and beautiful rural location. Whilst set away from the busier parts of the Algarve, with the excellent road network itâs only a short drive to many of the iconic coastal towns and villages. Joao who manages the property was tremendously helpful.
We had a wonderful stay at this great villa which is only a short drive from the airport, but provides a quiet and beautiful location. For mid-to-late October, we were blessed with the weather, which only enhanced the beauty of the place and its surroundings. There are restaurants and amenities that are only a short drive away, so there's plenty still to see and do. Joao was an excellent host and communication with him was excellent. If I can guarantee the weather, I'll certainly be back!
We had a lovely family holiday in Casa Sofia, it was beautifully peaceful with lovely views - just what we wanted. The villa was very well equipped, the pool was just perfect and Joao the host was so helpful and very attentive.
The location was great too, with some great local restaurants and close enough to visit Faro and beaches.
It all made for a perfect holiday, and we would have no hesitation in returning.
It was everything and more we could have wished for. Not only was the villa just perfect but so was the local town. We ate out a fair amount, we BBQ loads. Hopefully we will retunr shortly.
We spent two weeks at the villa and it was exactly as described/as the photographs. Only a 20 minute drive from Faro Airport, but the villa is in a very quiet location. Joao, the owner gave us plenty of recommendations for shopping, beaches and restaurants which was so useful. Would definitely like to return.
- Perfect owner (Joao is super friendly and had great tips for us. The communication with him was always super easy)
- Perfect villa (big pool, nice veranda overlooking the pool & garden, a lot of space outside & inside, full equipment)
- Perfect location (Very quiet environment, within 20-30 some nice beaches and cities)
Overall a perfect holiday for our family and we enjoyed each minute.
Before we arrived Joao provided us with full details on directions to the villa, local attractions, restaurants, supermarkets, etc.
The villa is very nicely located for peace, privacy and tranquillity amongst the countryside. It is very well equipped with everything you would need for a holiday. The bedrooms are a good size with efficient A/C, the bathrooms are clean and functional and the kitchen is ideal.
The outside space is great with plenty of seating and loungers, shaded areas to enjoy a cold drink or full sun if you want the golden tan. The pool is a good size, clean and well maintained as is the garden. Regular visits from the garden/ pool team and cleaner without being intrusive.
In almost 20 years of villa holidays this was probably the cleanest, well maintained and comfortable villa. The pictures don't quite do it justice. We would happily return.
Thank you Joao
Wir waren eine Woche in diesem Ferienhaus zu Gast.Es hat uns gut gefallen, ruhige Lage und das Haus auf Grund der sehr dicken Mauern immer schön kĂŒhl. Kurze Entfernung zum Ort mit Einkaufsmöglichkeiten, Restaurants und Tankstelle. Wir wĂŒrden wiederkommen. Auch der Vermieter -Joao- sehr hilfsbereit.
Das Haus hat einen sehr gepflegten Garten und einen tollen, sehr sauberen Pool. Von der Terrasse hat man einen wunderschönen Blick in die umliegende HĂŒgellandschaft. Die Lage bietet viel Ruhe und PrivatsphĂ€re und trotzdem ist man schnell im nĂ€chsten Ort mit Supermarkt und Restaurants. Das Haus ist gepflegt und sehr gut ausgestattet, nur die Matratzen sollten vielleicht mal erneuert werden. Joao ist ein toller Gastgeber, der immer erreichbar ist und sich umgehend kĂŒmmert, wenn man ein Anliegen hat. Insgesamt haben wir uns sehr wohl gefĂŒhlt.
The property is so quiet and private, with beautiful views, the house designed to make the most of its situation. Shade during the day for the main room and seating area followed by the evening sun (and wonderful sunsets). A 20 minute walk takes you into Santa Barbara and the wonderful La Piazza for dinner - chicken that melts in the mouth and amazing Italian food - don't just take my word for it, check the reviews in Trip Adviser (song writer Ian Gillan's 'favourite restaurant in the world'!). Lovely walking home by the light of the moon and across the field with torches. Great places to visit all around - needed to stay for a month rather than a week! The owner, cleaner and gardeners make absolutely sure you don't have to lift a finger - house well stocked - all made for a beautifully relaxing holiday. Thank you, Joao, and we can't wait to be back!
We had a lovely week here. Pool & outdoor area was just ideal - plenty of sunny spots & shade too so great for us with the kids. Facilities within the villa were great too. Would definitely recommend.
As an architect I love to do this renovation works on the Algarve's countryside. This villa was renovated in 2005 and well maintained since then. It is on the rental market since 2007 (through a Tour Operator) but only directly with the owner on Homeaway website since 2017. The owner also owns Villa Marrakexe (https://www.homeaway.co.uk/p415863)