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Algarve, Almancil: Fully secluded villa with private pool, urb Varandas do Lago.

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8614 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Almancil, Faro
  • Garrao Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Quinta do Lago Golf
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Vale do Lobo Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom downstairs with shared bathroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

Bedrooms downstairs with shared bathroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

Bedroom upstairs

2 Single Beds

Masterbedroom upstairs

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 4; guestroom downstairs

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Ensuite bathroom masterbedroom upstairs

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Ensuited bathroom bedroom upstairs

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Shared bathroom downstairs

Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Algarve, Almancil: Fully secluded villa with private pool, urb Varandas do Lago.

The villa is located in a dead-end street of urbanisation of Varandas do Lago, so it has the facilities of a development but all the benefits of an independent villa. It is just a stroll to restaurants on Julias- and Ancão beach and the restaurants on Vale do Garrão and Dunas Douradas urbanisations, tennis courts (on Vale do Garrão, 400 meters) and extra communal swimming pools (on Vale do Garrão).

Upper floor.
Large master bedroom and an en-suite bathroom with bath and shower and a balcony facing the swimming pool area. Further secluded terrace accessed from the landing.
Second bedroom with 2 beds and an en-suite bathroom.

Ground floor
Third bedroom with two beds and doors leading to the terrace overlooking the pool area and a fourth bedroom with 2 beds. In between these two bedrooms there is bathroom with a shower, toilet, bidet.
Kitchen with a door leading to an outdoor terrace and the barbecue area. Spacious living with fireplace and dining room with French windows to a covered raised terrace with access to the swimming pool which has steps and a floodlit surrounding terrace. Partially secluded gardens with shrubs and trees and a small lawn.

Area description : Villa Vivenda is situated in the heart of the so called Golden Triangle of the Algarve.
We advice you to check its location on Google Earth: click on the coordinates 37 ° 02'53 .01 'N, 08 ° 02'21 .53' west longitude.
Sightseeing around Almancil: The church of Sao Lourenço de Matos is situated on a hill. It owes its name to Laurentius (3rd century), who's life was ended on a funeral pile because he gave the money meant for the construction of the church to the poor. In the 17th century the chapel was covered with tiles (azulejos). Together with the Marbel alter and the wood carving you should visit this church.

On 18 km. from the urbanisations you will find the centre of the capital city of the Algarve: Faro, with its beautiful historical centre next to the small vessel harbour, has several shopping centres. There are lots of cafes and restaurants as well.

The shops are modern and they can be compared with the shops you are used to in UK and Ireland. Most of them are opened between 09.00 and 23.00 hour. Between the city centre and Faro airport Forum Algarve mall is opened between 09.00 and 23.00. Since 2018 there is a new mall (Mar Shopping Centre) just in between Loulé and Faro (next to the IKEA shop).

Fun for Kids: In a country where the weather most of the year is warm and sunny, your children can play with water. Fortunately all the villas have a private swimming pool!
Older children can go to the communal pool of Riapark Garden hotel and the pool next to the tennis court on urbanization Vale do Garrão. Just a stroll of 200 meters!

Zoo marine
A water park with several dolphin, seal and sea-lion shows. One can also watch turtles, sharks, crocodiles, tropical fish and exotic and aquatic birds in the Oceans area that presents the life cycle of water and fauna from river source to ocean depth.

In the Algarve there are three water parks:
The Big One, on the N125 at SILVES
Slide & Splash, on the N125 at LAGOA
Aqua show, on N396 between LOULÉ and QUARTEIRA.

Property manager

Oebele Veenstra
Premier Host

Languages

Dutch, English, German

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pool 4,50 to 9 mtrs. Depth 2,25 max
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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
Between the last Sat of October/3rd Sat of April € 75 per week per person will apply for bookings with more than 2 guest
Between the last Sat of October/3rd Sat of April: Electricity costs will be charged. Costs are € 0,19 per KWh & € 7,50 firm costs p/w , ex VAT.
Final cleaning will be charged € 100 per stay.

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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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 32627/AL

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Almancil

Located in Vale do Garrão, 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 Falesia Beach and Vilamoura Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Karting Almancil and Aqua Show Park. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
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Almancil, Faro

What's nearby

  • Garrao Beach - 8 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Quinta do Lago Golf - 9 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Vale do Lobo Beach - 13 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Falesia Beach - 26 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Quinta do Lago Beach - 33 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Loule Station - 18 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cheeky Pup - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Maria's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Encosta do Lago - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Vila Sol Beach Club - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Júlias - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Algarve, Almancil: Fully secluded villa with private pool, urb Varandas do Lago. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Algarve, Almancil: Fully secluded villa with private pool, urb Varandas do Lago. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Algarve, Almancil: Fully secluded villa with private pool, urb Varandas do Lago.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Algarve, Almancil: Fully secluded villa with private pool, urb Varandas do Lago.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Algarve, Almancil: Fully secluded villa with private pool, urb Varandas do Lago. located?

This family-friendly Loulé villa is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Praia do Ancão, Quinta do Lago South and Quinta do Lago North. Garrao Beach and Quinta Shopping Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 36 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful villa and location
Perfect property and location - would definitely return. Not too much more to say - the villa was well furnished, clean, well positioned for either sitting by the pool or wandering down to the beautiful beach. Also well within reach of the excellent restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Had such a lovely holiday here! Great location, clean and tidy, would highly recommend! Will be booking it again for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Villa
A great stay in a great villa. The house is really well equipped, outside area/pool very spacious and well maintained. Its a lovely neighbourhood, great location and perfect for families.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

alex c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Perfect location and property - villa was immaculate and had everything you could possibly want - the owner was very helpful as well - would recommend to anyone
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
The villa was wonderful, we enjoyed the large pool and the proximity to the beach. Thank you to the owner of the property for maintaining it impeccably. We will definitely return and let all our friends know about how great the whole experience was.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

Great week
Villa Vivenda is exactly as described and more. A lovely spacious villa with everything you could need for a very enjoyable holiday. We will certainly be looking to book again next year if available.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Frost F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Villa Vivenda
Large, comfortable property in a very quiet, upmarket residential location. A bit remote so a car is essential but overall a very well equipped and comfortable Villa
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect House, Perfect Location
We stayed at this lovely house for only one week but wish we could have stayed for much longer. The house is perfect and so too the location. There was everything we could have needed at the house and we had a lovely holiday here. The home was very clean and tidy - couldn’t fault anything! The owner is lovely to deal with and very responsive. I would definitely recommend this lovely home to anyone looking for a lovely, peaceful holiday. We hope to return when we can.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Villa
Enjoyed two great weeks in this spacious villa with great outside area including a large deep pool. If UK TV is your thing then not a lot to choose from and possibly the main bedroom air con unit needs serviced as it struggled in the heat. But overall minor grumbles on a well maintained very clean house that I would return to without hesitation and strongly recommend
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luisa R.

Perfect!
We have spent an incredible vacation, the house is wonderful, fully equipped, very quiet and comfortable, absolutely recommended. The communication with the owners has been very good, and they are very nice. Looking forward to returning very soon. Pity that they do not admit animals, we would like very much to be able to go with our little dog. Very grateful, thank you very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

MAJELLA Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
June 2022
The villa is wonderful and the owner very responsive to queries. Very clean and the pool is quite large. We bbq one evening which was lovely. I would bring additional washing machine tabs for regular washing clothes. The location is urbanised with no shops or restaurants within walking distance. Uber is very quick and shops a few mins drive away. Prices vary depending on am/pm weekday/end. I would recommend Butchers Amancil and Tony's Pizzera for eating out both amazing and Cheeky Pup great pub for night out.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keri H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Einfach Perfekt
Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen, alles war perfekt
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Oliver M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Große Villa in guter Lage!
Wir haben hier Weihnachten 2022 und den Jahreswechsel verbracht. Gefallen hat uns die ruhige Lage. Es war in den benachbarten Villen nichts los. Das sollte man ggf. in der Hauptreisezeit beachten. Es war von hier aus alles gut und schnell zu erreichen. Bis Faro und Albufeira sind es ca. 30 Minuten und bis Quarteira 20 Minuten. Ein Auto oder Fahrrad ist empfohlen, da von hier aus wenig zu Fuß zu erreichen ist. Der Strand ist schön und auch zu Fuß (ca. 20 Minuten) zu erreichen. Auch kann man mit dem Rad super nach Quarteira oder nach Faro über die Stege am Strand fahren. Das ist schön angelegt und sehr weitläufig. Die Kommunikation mit dem Vermieter ist sehr schnell und komfortabel. Leider trübt jetzt im Nachhinein die komplizierte und nicht richtige Abrechnung des Stroms das Rund-um positive Bild: Es werden wegen einer viel zu späten Ablesung durch das Personal noch kWh in Rechnung gestellt, die nicht unser Verbrauch sind. Es geht nicht um viel Geld. Ich hoffe, das klärt sich noch.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Márcia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excelente
Tudo excelente!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Arne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house - great host
We enjoyed 1 week vacation in July 2022. Great house and swimming pool. Super clean and everything working perfect in the house
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Impressed
Great Villa in a fantastic location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pedro R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Localização e comodidade para descanso
gostamos muito
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hervorragende Villa
Die Unterkunft und Kommunikation mit den Besitzern, sowie der Agentur waren super. Die Villa ist geräumig und sehr gut ausgestattet. Die Lage ist schön und sehr gut erreichbar aus Faro. Wir waren reiten, Tennis spielen, schwimmen, Möglichkeiten gibt es viele. Ein sehr gelungener und erholsamer Familienurlaub!
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Villa
To be honest the description does not do it justice. The Villa is large, well looked after and comes with everything needed for an holiday in the Algarve. There are numerous sunbathing areas from the roof to the pool and with it being south facing and sheltered from the strongest winds the area is famous for even I was able to still sunbathe even in December. A car is definitely required but if you are into golf you are less than 10 minutes drive from the courses in the Quinta, Vale do Lobo areas and about 15 minutes from those in Villamoura. If golf is not your thing then the beach is 5 minutes drive away with what looks like two beach restaurants and miles of boardwalks and horse riding less than 5 minutes in the other direction.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Fernando G., ATALAIA MTJ - PORTUGAL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excelente Estadia
Ficamos muito agradávelmente surpreendidos, pois excedeu as expectativas em todos os sentidos. Se possível, tornaremos a utilizar no próximo ano.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Bernardo F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excelente estadia
Óptima casa, muito confortável, bem equipada e numa boa localização. A única crítica é o custo extra para utilização do AC e da Internet que não está indicado no anúncio.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Raimo G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just fantastic!
We had a really nice stay in the villa and the communication with the owners and staff was superb. The description of the villa really matched the reality and our expectations. We can strongly recommend this place.
Stayed 49 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Villa tout confort et agréable
Nous avons passé un très bon séjour dans cette villa. La piscine est super, fraîche à cette époque de l'année mais les enfants ont apprécié et la terrasse est très sympa. La mer se trouve à 1.8km et on peut s'y rendre à pied facilement je pense en 20 minutes. La villa se situe dans un quartier résidentiel où il y a beaucoup de villas.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

About the host

Hosted by Oebele Veenstra

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We are Sietske Abma & Oebele Veenstra from the Netherlands and since February 2012 moved from Heemskerk (near Amsterdam) to the province of Friesland in the village of De Wilgen. Back to the roots.

Many years ago we made a 3-weeks-Portugal-tour with a closing 'week of sun in the Algarve'. The environment of the village of Almancil are very pleased! Two years later went back and decided to buy a house to get yourself to stay and to rent.

At least twice in every year we go to our villa with pleasure. We are delighted with the (year-round) mild climate, friendly atmosphere, delicious food and luxurious surroundings.

Why they chose this property

As the urbanisation was set up in a luxury atmosphere, we thought we would make a good decision to buy a plot not far from the beach. With a constructor we trusted very much (by then we knew him for 8 years as has done jobs for our second villa in the Algarve) and an architect we were able to built a first class villa with private pool.

What makes this property unique

The guests visited our villa Vivenda in the past informed us that they were very pleased about the quality, the facilities of the villa. What more can we say?

Languages:

English, German, Dutch

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