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Vila Margarida. Luxury 5 bedroom villa own pool and tennis

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Pool at Vila Margarida
View from the first floor terrace
Shade or sun by the pool-you decide!
Huge pool terrace
Beautiful Praia da Luz

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10300 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Praia da Luz, Algarve
  • Luz Beach
    9 min walk
  • Mirage.Luz
    3 min walk
  • Lagos Station
    10 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM)
    21 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Poolside shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Vila Margarida. Luxury 5 bedroom villa own pool and tennis

Vila Margarida is a luxury private villa rental in Praia da Luz on the lovely Algarve coast of Portugal. It is one of the best villas in the lovely small town resort, boasting great views, lovely private heated swimming pool and its own private hard surface tennis court set in a beautiful established garden of an acre which gives a high degree of privacy. Add all this to the fact that Vila Margarida is very centrally located and only 8 minutes walk to the beach and less to many bars, restaurants and shops and you will see that this villa offers the best of both worlds, a central location and amazing privacy and facilities.

The villa has 5 bedrooms, 2 double and 3 twin. 4 bedrooms are on the ground floor, 3 of these open onto the pool terrace. There are 4 bath/shower rooms. The lounge, dining room,1 twin bedroom and kitchen are on the first floor and the large first floor terrace has wonderful views to the sea and cliffs overlooking Luz Bay.
Wifi and internet TV
Beside the pool is a cabana area with bar, BBQ, outdoor kitchen and dining area. Real poolside luxury.
Also poolside is the new hot and cold shower enclosed on 3 sides.

The tennis court is a real bonus and a great place for burning off any excess energy or indeed calories!!
The tennis court is a hard surface court, fully fenced and faces North South to avoid the glare of the early morning or evening sun.It is in reasonable condition for fun or recreational play but is not at a club or competitive standard.

Pool heating is available at additional charge . This rate varies depending on the time of year so please ask for a quote

All bookings except in lowest season (November-February inclusive) are Saturday-Saturday and for full weeks only so we can do 1, 2 or more weeks with Saturday start and end dates. In the winter period we can be more flexible about change over days and duration of stay although we do not accept bookings for less than 7 nights at any time of year.

Your booking is from 15.00 on your arrival day until 09.00 on departure day.
Vila Margarida is extremely popular and we usually have bookings running back to back with Saturday change-over throughout the season (March-November)
On the vast majority of occasions we will need your whole party to leave Vila Margarida by 09.00 on the last day so that the maids have time to clean the villa ready for the next guests. Likewise on arrival day the maids will normally need until 15.00 to have Vila Margarida prepared for your arrival
Please bear this in mind when booking flights, transfers etc.

Winter rates are variable depending on occupancy and duration of stay. The basic price is based on 2 people staying at Vila Margarida. Each additional person will be charged at an additional fee


Alojamento Local registered:
4724/AL


Golf: The Algarve is well known as a golfers paradise and Vila Margarida makes a great base for a golfing holiday, whether all members of the group are playing or some go off to play whilst the others relax by the pool or play tennis.
There are many excellent courses within a 25 minute drive including Palmares, Penina, Parque da Floresta and the closest , Boavista is only 5 minutes drive from the villa.

Lagos: The beautiful town of Lagos, described by many as the loveliest town on the Algarve with its old Roman walls and narrow windy streets, is a short 10 minute drive away. It has many excellent beaches, a lovely marina and fishing port and great shopping and bars, restaurants and nightclubs. Many boat trips run from here including dolphin watching and grotto visits. There are also deep sea fishing excursions available. There are lots of lovely pavement cafes and also entertainers and craftsmen selling their wares. At night it has a wonderful atmosphere and the streets are packed with locals and tourists out for a stroll and watching the entertainers.


Other Nearby Attractions: As well as all that Praia da Luz has to offer there are many other nearby activities for those who hire a car or who travel around by taxi or public transport.
There are 2 water slide parks within a 25 minute drive, a marine wildlife park, a large modern shopping centre and a small zoo.
The West coast beaches are huge and really beautiful, with large breakers in most weathers. They are ideal for surfing and several have surf schools and board hire. The closest are about 20 minutes drive. Also to the West is the nautical town of Sagres with some lovely sea-food restaurants and the most South-Westerly point in Europe, Cape St Vincent with its high cliffs, fort and lighthouse..
The ancient Algarve capital of Silves is a 30 minute drive to the East and has a lovely old castle.

Property manager

Fiona Harris
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Property Registration Number 4724/AL

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lagos

Located in Lagos, this villa is near the beach. Lagos Marina and Boavista Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Luz Beach and Burgau Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Algarve International Autodrome Raceway or International Kart Circuit. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Praia da Luz, Algarve

What's nearby

  • Luz Beach - 9 min walk
  • Lagos Marina - 9 min drive
  • Ponta da Piedade Lagos Lighthouse - 11 min drive
  • Dona Ana Beach - 19 min drive
  • Camilo Beach - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Lagos Station - 10 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ZaZu Beach Club - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Endless Summer - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lazuli - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Latitude Wine & Tapas - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Studio - Coffee Roaster and Café - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Vila Margarida. Luxury 5 bedroom villa own pool and tennis have a pool?

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

Is Vila Margarida. Luxury 5 bedroom villa own pool and tennis pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Vila Margarida. Luxury 5 bedroom villa own pool and tennis?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vila Margarida. Luxury 5 bedroom villa own pool and tennis?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Vila Margarida. Luxury 5 bedroom villa own pool and tennis located?

Situated near the beach, this villa is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Luz Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Boavista Golf and Porto de Mos Beach. Burgau Beach and Espiche Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family villa
A spacious, private villa with all the amenities you could ask for. Well located for the beach and lovely restaurants. Perfect for a large family holidat.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

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Amazing :))
Absolutely 5 star's all round. Everything was perfect. Villa was pure luxury with everything you could possibly need. Pool and tennis on tap!! Could not have wished for anything more! Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place
Weve just returned from a wonderful week at Vila Margarida. It qas more than we xould uave hoped. Fiona was so accomodating and helpful before the trip and gave us great details to help us with our stay. The place is the best and absolutely perfect for our family holiday for all ages!!! Thank you so much - we loved it Nicola
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Family Holiday Villa
We all had an amazing holiday staying at Villa Margarida. The proximity to the two supermarkets was incredibly handy and a very pleasant 10/15 minute walk down to the beach and bars was perfect. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Villa - Great Location
We had a most enjoyable stay at Villa Margarida. Perfect communication before our visit and a local property manager on hand throughout our stay, if required. The Villa is really spacious both inside and out and is just a short walk from the beach and resort centre. We would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mike N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great week with friends
We were a group of over 60’s the property was ideal and within walking distance of beach,supermarkets bars and restaurants. The pool area and outside dining is ideal for the days relaxing plenty of beds for all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trish M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Portuguese get away
Fabulous house and pool. Very clean and everything you need. It is a climb from the village but only takes 10 minutes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hanna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Lovely place and stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan G.

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Birthday celebration for 3 generations
We did really enjoy a week's holiday in Vila Margarida. We were 3 generations, and the place met our expectations and needs. We enjoyed the terrace very much, outdoor kitchen, pool, garden, the tennis court, eating on the balcony and that the house had a secluded and quiet location. Lovely with large bedrooms for everyone and plenty of space both inside and outside. It was nice and clean. The only complaint is that the kitchen was not that well equipped in terms of glasses, bowls, thermos etc. Praia da Luz is a nice and cozy town with so many beautiful flowers here in the month of May, a beautiful beach with rock formations, good opportunities to walk along the beautiful coast or take on a bike ride. The city covered our immediate needs in terms of shopping, buying ice cream, the children could shop a bit and there were different restaurants, bars and take away. The location of Vila Margarida is also good for driving to Lagos, going on cruises to Benagil Cave, sightseeing at Ponde Piedade and Praia Donna Anna. The nearby city Burgau with surfing opportunities is also nice. We have had good communication with landlord Fiona Harris and have received good advice and guidance. We can definitely recommend Vila Margarida to others, and we would like to come back
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
April 2024
Very nice property set in lovely surroundings. Easy access to bars, restaurants and the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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Great Villa
Very good size and very clean, great location 10 min walk to beach would go back for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gerne wieder
Es war eine schöne Woche. Super Kommunikation vorab und auch während des Aufenthaltes. Viel Platz für eine große Familie. Tennisplatz direkt am Haus. Wir kommen gerne wieder
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nov stay
It was exactly what we had hoped for and expected. The pool was cold (heating broken) but everything else was excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eamonn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An enjoyable half-term holiday.
The property was ideal for three generations of a family. It was exactly as described on the internet. All instructions were clear and accurate. That said, we still managed to lock ourselves out of the property! The pool was of a good size and was well used. We worked on the basis that we were wet in the pool so it didn't matter if it was raining when we got out. There were undercover areas to dry in. To be fair most of the rain that we experienced was at night or in the early morning. The accommodation was such that we could be part of the main group or disappear elsewhere for a bit of peace.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

C. v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gezinsvakantie met kinderen
Prachtige villa, "mooier dan in de advertentie", heel veel benutbare ruimte, buitenkeuken met barbeque, riant zwembad en tennisbaan. Ideaal voor volwassenen en kinderen (3, 8 en 12). En kleine mankementen werden na een telefoontje snel en adequaat opgelost. Zeer aan te bevelen, echt waar!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip D.

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Great house for a week with friends
Vila Margarida provided our group of seven with a fantastic location for a week of relaxation and exploration of the Luz area. The house had ample room for everyone to have some privacy at the same time as we were able to share some wonderful times around the pool and on the shaded balcony areas. It is a short (but vigorous) walk to Praia da Luz which is a superb beach for swimming and lounging. The kitchen was reasonably well equipped and we were able to prepare our own meals on days when we just wanted to hang out at the house. All in all we were quite happy with our stay at Vila Margarida.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian G.

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Special birthday week
The beautiful Vila Margarida is perfectly located in Praia da Luz. It's facilities are wonderful with lots of space for a group of ten to spread out and have quiet time. The outdoor facilities for cooking are excellent and we used them frequently. We also used the pool and tennis court on a daily basis. The location provides easy access to the town centre and its restaurants/bars as well as the beach. We would definitely consider returning as we had the perfect week. Thank you so much.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jenny C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious villa with huge pool
We had a great family holiday at Vila Margarida as a party of 10. Prior to arrival any communication from the owner was always quick. The villa is private, spacious with plenty of communal areas and a huge pool (we paid for heating which was worth it) but also we we were impressed with the size of the surrounding pool area and large outdoor shower. The balcony was plenty big enough to all eat an evening meal outside together and had lovely views. The location is within walking distance of the beach and supermarkets and with a little encouragement the kids (5-7) managed the walk uphill back from the beach with ice lolly distractions. While we were there we experienced temperatures of 30 degrees and without air con it was uncomfortably hot. Upon booking we did not notice this. It hit 38 degrees in the bedrooms at night and there was no breeze. I contacted the management company who arranged for 3 fans which were delivered on the same afternoon. Some other suggestions which would improve the experience include replacing some of the worn/ripped sun loungers and the cushion covers on the outdoor furniture, ensuring the shutters are secure enough top and bottom rather than just top and updating the kitchen. Praia da Luz is a beautiful place to visit and we had a wonderful holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

russell S.

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family holiday
Villa superb, online description does not really do it justice very comfortable well enough room for all 11 of us very mixed ages, only little tiny grump was situation was a bit hilly for my wife of 70 but thank goodness for Uber so cheap and prompt. However did not really need to leave the villa as very comfortable lovely garden fantastic pool area with inside and outside dining and lounging areas we were spoilt for choice. Thanks vrbo and Fiona
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Villa in great location
Well presented villa in an excellent location of walking distance to the beach, shops and restaurants, but in a nice quiet area. Great BBQ area with seating, good sized pool, lovely balcony seating on 1st floor. Great family villa. The owner Fiona, could not have been more helpful with the booking of the villa, assistance regarding taxi’s to & from the airport, car hire recommendations and requirements of things in the villa. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

tony w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing family villa
Fantastic location, lovely villa with huge pool, close to shops etc, family loved it would definitely come back. Tony
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hilary J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious Villa
We had a fabulous stay, the villa has all you need for a family/group break away. The outside kitchen is perfect given that the house is upside down and would mean you walking through the house in wet clothes from the pool to the main kitchen. We paid for the pool heating which was well worth it. The only thing that would enhance this villa would be air conditioning but we managed given that there are secure shutters which we closed and left the doors/windows open. The villa is well located, we walked to the beach, restaurants and bars twice a day and didn’t find the incline back to the villa an issue. We would stay again which is always a great sign from 7 fussy travellers.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

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Family time
I had a fabulous week here with my 85 year old mother, my two teenagers and my siblings. Everyone enjoyed this beautiful, spacious and well equipped house. Walking to and from the village was fine for us but not my elderly mum, but catching a taxi was easy using Uber. We ate out a few times and used the restaurants recommended by the villa owner, which were great. Would love to come back here again soon
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay at VILLA MARGARIDA
The Villa was fantastic clean spacious views from balcony was amazing outside space was ideal especially for doing the BBQ pool was great the only thing I was a bit upset about was the walk from the villa to the shops and restaurants I had my wife who has fibromyalgia and my son has a problem with his feet so they have difficulty in walking to and from the villa because it was uphill all the way from the beach and the restaurants so we had to get uber every night to bring us back to the villa so I would say if anyone is disabled or in a wheelchair this is not the place for you the streets are cobbled so it would be a problem pushing a wheelchair especially uphill from the beach or shops
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Celebration
5 mature ladies, celebrating 3 60th birthdays. Villa was exceptionally positioned for walking into Luz, supermarkets, restaurants and coastal walks. Already planning next year!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Fiona Harris

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I love renting Vila Margarida to holdaymakers-nothing is nicer than hearing people's stories of happy holidays on their return home!

Why they chose this property

We had holidayed in Praia da Luz since we were teenagers and when we were lucky enough to be able to buy a holiday home it was the only place we wanted to buy! Vila Margarida was the ideal villa in the ideal location!

What makes this property unique

Vila Margarida is ideal because it is so private and yet to close to the beach and all the bars, show and restaurants-the ideal combination.

Languages:

English, French

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