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Stunning 5 bed 4 bath house with large pool within walking distance of beach.

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Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12290 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

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monte gordo, Faro District
  • Popular LocationVerde Beach7 min drive
  • Popular LocationAltura Beach8 min drive
  • Popular LocationMonte Gordo Beach9 min drive
  • AirportFaro (FAO-Faro Intl.)45 min drive

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Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 2 Double Futons

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Stunning 5 bed 4 bath house with large pool within walking distance of beach.

Registo nº 44659/AL Stunning 5 bedroom ( 2 ensuite) 4 bathroom house with large outdoor pool, situated within the urbanization of Audiencia, next to Praia Verde, in the unspoilt East Algarve, 15km from Tavira and 8km from Vila Real de Santo Antonio. Set among pine trees and close to all amenities the house is five minutes walk (400 metres) from the superb sandy beach and two restaurants and a cafe/bar. Casa Brian 1 is within a few minutes drive of five superb golf courses, including the new Jack Nicklaus, Monte Rei course, and backs onto a national reserve of pine trees. Casa Brian 1, laid out over three floors with large terraces overlooking the large swimming pool. In addition it boasts a roof terrace with views over the national park and the sea, and is luxuriously furnished throughout its five bedrooms, large living room, conservatory dining room together with a large luxuriously appointed, open plan kitchen. The linked house is air conditioned and is luxuriously furnished to a very high standard


The beautiful Ria Formosa!: The Ria Formosa in the Algarve is a beautiful labyrinth of lagoons separated from the sea by a coastal dune system which is broken up by various natural inlets. It is one of the most important nature reserves in the network of wetlands that links Europe and sub-Saharan Africa. The Ria has an enormous variety of natural habitats that provide refuge, feeding and breeding areas for an infinite number of flora and fauna and is a haven for birds.

The beaches of the isles of Faro, Barreta, Culatra, Armona and Tavira form a natural barrier to the Ocean. Behind are the dunes, sometimes just a narrow strip and sometimes wider and then come the labyrinth of lagoons and small sand islands and channels. At low tide other salty habitats are uncovered forming marches and salt marshes.

A wintering ground for many migratory birds. The Estuary has an enormous variety of natural habitats and biotopes that provide refuge, feeding or breeding areas for an infinite number of organisms.

Golfers to the East Algarve!: If you're looking for a golfer's paradise, then look no further than the Algarve for your ultimate golfing experience.
With it's brilliant, sunny climate and dramatic courses throughout the region, it's easy to see why the Algarve is the most popular golfing destination in Europe.
There are over 30 golf courses in the Algarve, ranging from 9-hole courses stretched over the Algarve grassland, to dramatic coastal 18-hole courses set amongst the picturesque cliffs.
This makes golf here enjoyable for everyone, regardless of ability, and guarantees that you will find the perfect course for you.
The East Algarve boasts the wonderful Monte Rei course, designed by Nicklaus, Quinta do Vale course designed by Ballesteros,by the river Guardiana, as well as Quinta da Cima, Ria, Benamor and Castro Marim.

Athletes and sportsmen note!: Near Casa Brian 1 is the renowned Vila Real de Santo Antonio Sports Complex,one of the most highly regarded centres in Europe. The complex is a high performance training centre accredited by the IAAF and is recognised by the Portuguese Olympic Committee as an Official Training Centre.The mild climate of the Algarve, combined with the natural surroundings of pine forest and beach, is conducive to improved performance by athletes. The complex at VRSA and the golden sands of Monte Gordo attract a number of professional teams and national squads to the region for warm weather training. A huge number of sports are catered for. Whether you are preparing for an important event or simply looking to have a well deserved relaxing warm weather training break with friends, VRSA is the ideal location to prepare for competition or to simply wind down.

Property manager

Andrew Derrick
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Languages

English, Portuguese

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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
This property accepts cash
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 44659/AL

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Monte Gordo

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Retur, a neighbourhood in Vila Real Santo Antonio. Centro Comercial La Plaza and Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Castro Marim and Vila Real de Santo Antonio Marsh Natural Reserve and Ria Formosa Natural Park. Parque Zoo Municipal Prudencio Navarro and Tavira Living Science Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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monte gordo, Faro District

What's nearby

  • Cabeco Beach - 10 min walk
  • Verde Beach - 7 min drive
  • Altura Beach - 8 min drive
  • Monte Gordo Beach - 9 min drive
  • Manta Rota Beach - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Vila Real Santo Antonio Monte Gordo Station - 3 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪O Infante - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Migalhas II - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Pézinhos na Areia - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sombra e Agua Fresca Beach Club - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bodegga Food & Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Stunning 5 bed 4 bath house with large pool within walking distance of beach. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Stunning 5 bed 4 bath house with large pool within walking distance of beach. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning 5 bed 4 bath house with large pool within walking distance of beach.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning 5 bed 4 bath house with large pool within walking distance of beach.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning 5 bed 4 bath house with large pool within walking distance of beach. located?

Located in Retur, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Pinhal do Gancho, Castro Marim and Vila Real de Santo Antonio Marsh Natural Reserve and Cabeco Beach. Verde Beach and Monte Gordo Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Villa
Eleven of us stayed in this lovely villa for a week, including five grandchildren aged two to thirteen. Excellent facilities and only a ten minute walk to a lovely beach. The pool was well used and communication was easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un logement parfait pour un groupe d'amis
Lieu parfait pour un stage d'athlétisme entre amis, la maison est bien équipée pour un gros groupe, la piscine est un plus!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

carlos r., Faro

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Casa Retur
Obrigado pela atenção dispensada a casa é muito grande e a localização é excelente
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Alexandre D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très agréable
Emplacement idéal pour être au calme mais pas de commerces de proximité Plage, à pied
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Marta Sousa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Big house near to the beach. The neighbor was a litle inflexible with the noise
Although we understand that at night we should respect and be aware with music and noise during the day ( kids playing on the pool) is normal and the neighbor was complaining. The house of is great and perfect for us but this aspect was disturbing

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and great beaches
Initially a few minor complaints which were sorted out promptly and efficiently, Close to the beaches and a bakery /shop/bar 5 minutes walk. Lovely walk along the beach to Monte Gordo takes about 15 minutes. Edite Felix of Green Rounds was always available for longer trips. Great place and the Portuguese were very friendly.

10/10 Excellent

David G., Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable beach area rental for family vacation in eastern Algarve
The booking process, communications with owner/manager (including perfect instructions for getting to the property and into the property), well-equiped kitchen, family area, very clean pool and pool area for informal extended family visiting/eating, bedrooms, and bathrooms all worked very well for us. The house (with its appliances, kitchen set-up, and bathrooms) and neighborhood are quite new and provide easy access to the beach, to grocery shopping, to the wonderful little town of Tavira, and to all of the other treasures of the Algarve including the must-see Cabo Sao Vicente. All in all, we (our adult children and all of our grandchildren) were able to comfortably celebrate our 50th anniversary in one of our favorite parts of the world.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra R.

Excelente localização em zona sossegada
Estivemos 1 semana na casa e gostámos muito. Excelente localização, iamos a pé para a praia e há um mini mercado perto. A casa tinha tudo o que precisávamos, a cozinha está muito bem equipada, a sala e a cozinha são muito funcionais com um balcão a separar as 2 áreas. Os quartos têm muita arrumação, e há 2 quartos com casa de banho privativa. A área exterior também é excelente, com zona para churrascos e uma boa piscina. A Else foi sempre muito prestável e gostariamos de repetir a experiência para o ano.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nuno V.

Retur house
We liked a lot our vacations at Retur. Nice house with all facilities. Very good location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Pedro L.

Casa grande, bem equipada e boa localizaçao
A estadia nesta casa foi mto agradável. Tem bons espaços, bem equipada, uma boa piscina. A praia é perto e mto boa. Pode se ir a pé com crianças. Em termos de limpeza ocorreram alguns contratempos iniciais que nos desagradaram mas voltaram a fazer as limpezas e colocaram novas colchas e tapetes. A casa está a precisar de alguma manutençao.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jacob N.

Nice house, pool and location
We had a great stay. We travelled as an extended family of 11 with children from 8-17 and everyone enjoyed it. The house was clean and spacious. Large and clean pool. Interaction with hosts was perfect with fast response to questions/requests. The area is relatively newly developed, but not overdeveloped - villas, not high-rise. There is a really nice bar with coffee, beer and snacks about 200 meters from the house. The bar also has a small shop that sell basic things including bread. The beach is also within walking distance and is beautiful. There is a nice seafood restaurant there. Recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jane B.

excellent
Thoroughly enjoyed our week at casa Brian, excellent villa for our extended family. Only four stars as the surrounding area was unfinished, a real shame.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jorge Miguel L.

5 estrelas
É a segunda vez que estamos nesta casa, e saimos com vontade de repetir. É verdadeiramente espectacular. Muito obrigado
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

susan w.

FABULOUS
We were most impressed with the cleanliness of the villa. We had everything we could possibly need to enjoy a totally relaxing time in wonderful surroundings. Could not have wished for a better home from home. Thoroughly recommend this villa for 2 to 10 people, space for everyone. Roll on 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Roberto G.

Casa muy bien equipada. Tendría 5 estrellas si tuviera baño en todas las habitaciones.
A pesar del mal tiempo que hemos tenido, lo hemos pasado muy bien. Andrew y Elsie muy atentos y pendientes de lo que haga falta. Volveríamos a repetir. Roberto.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susy T.

Amazing property
12 of us stayed at this home in July for a week. I call it home because it had all the comfort and luxury of home. It was Beautiful, very spacious and well maintained and equipped with everything you can imagine and then some to make it so comfortable. The pool was awesome and the short walk to one of the most beautiful beaches was amazing. Andrew and Elsie were so nice, easy to deal with and very professional. We will defiantly deal with them again. Thank you for making our stay and holiday one we will always remember. Susy T.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

angie p.

Had a wonderful holiday here! Perfect
This house is spacious, modern, luxurious and perfect for holidays in the sun. Amazing pool with table and seating in it! Walking distance to the white sandy beach which has two lovely restaurants. You can also walk to the local café and mini market which are always open, very reasonable and friendly. Easy drive from Faro airport and Spain. Monte Gordon and Altura are very close too. Will absolutely be going back here again. Plenty of room for 12 people. The down stairs bathroom and bedroom (sleeping four) was perfect for my disabled mother in law. Lots of fantastic golf couses near by . If you want a proper Portuguese location then this is it. If you want Southend on sea with sun then go to Albufera! All in all I say 10 out of 10.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David E.

Nice house, great location, friendly service
We had a wonderful stay in this house. We had three families with small children, and the place was perfect. The bedrooms were comfortable, the kitchen was well equipped, the pool was great, and the beach was fantastic. Highly recommend the place!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jorge Miguel L.

MUITO BOM
Uma casa espectacular, tal qual o que mostra no anuncio. Queria deixar um agradecimento a Sra. Else e ao Sr. Andrew a amabilidade e a disponibilidade que demonstraram. Uma casa magnifica com uma piscina grande e óptima para 12 pessoas. Foi uma estadia perfeita com vontade de repetir. Muito obrigado Jorge Mendes
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

marcin u.

Fabulous holiday at Casa Brian
We have just returned from a magical stay at Casa Brian. The villa is spacious and have everything you need for a comfortable stay. The pool is immaculate and big enough for our group of 11. Kitchen is well equipped. Bedrooms and bathrooms are clean and modern. However it was the friendliness and hospitality of Andrew and Else which really made for a wonderful holiday. Nothing was too much trouble from taking our little girl to the doctor to let us stay longer on our return day ( due to late flight). We will definitely recommend Casa Brian to our friends and everybody.

About the host

Hosted by Andrew Derrick

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Both Else and I worked in London for many years before deciding to seek warmer climes! We have two grown up children, now working in London and have been managing properties ( including two of our own) in the East Algarve for over nine years. We live nearby and are available for help or advice during you stay here.

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English, Portuguese

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