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Front of Villa via private drive through automatic gate to 1.5 acre private plot
Infinity Pool & Games lawn
Sunbeds & Shaded Lounge seating
Rear Pool Terrace
Pool Terrace overview

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10250 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Moncarapacho
  • Parque Natural da Ria Formosa
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Olhao Municipal Market
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Olhao Harbour
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

4 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2 ensuite

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Communal Toilet

Toilet

Master En Suite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Immaculate & luxurious modern Villa, Infinity Pool & Spa (sleeps 10) free Wi-fi

Our Villa is located on the fringes of Cerro Azul Resort, Nr. Olhão and Moncarapacho in the sunny Eastern Algarve region of Portugal.

Located in a beautiful and traditional unspoilt countryside location within 10-15 mins drive to some of the best Golf courses, white sandy Beaches and stunning Restaurants serving some of the best local and international cuisine.

"Monte Vista" is a beautiful spacious luxury family villa, with 4 large bedrooms and 3 luxury bathrooms (2 en-suite), which comfortably sleeps up to 10 people.

Purpose designed & built to perfection for two families with 4 kids!

There is air conditioning in all of the rooms to allow a good nights sleep and free Wi-Fi for those who must post their epic dive on Instagram or show off their tan on Facebook.

It has a private and luxurious 10m x 5m South facing Infinity pool with a constant depth of 1.2m overall, giving maximum sun exposure from sunrise to sunset.

Encompassed within 1.5 acres of private natural gardens with 1.8m high hand-built traditional stone walls to keep you secluded and the paparazzi at bay.

The pool terrace is fully furnished and expansive with purpose built BBQ area and external dining area, and is fully equipped with sun-beds and separate relaxation sofas for the cheeky Bombay and tonic or three with a slice of lemon hand picked from your very own trees within the grounds

There is plenty of things to keep you and the kids entertained with the infinity pool and 12 person spa for the closest of friends, pool table, dart board and artificial games lawn for the energetic amongst you for ball sports such as volleyball, tennis, football and bowls.

Enough fun for everyone of all ages, whether your their to relax with a book in the shade under the canopy of the ancient trees or to enjoy the remoteness and make as much noise as you like.

This is due to the secluded location with no neighbours overlooking you as there are only five properties in the surrounding vicinity.

The villa is gated with lots of off road parking for up to eight vehicles and boats.

Locate just on the outskirts of the beautiful village of Moncarapacho for steak cooked over volcanic stone at Colibris or the best chicken Peri Peri in Olhao.

The villa is centrally located between both towns and within a short five minute drive and is host to numerous other wonderful restaurants and bars.

Olhao is famous as the main fishing marina for the Algarve and the fish market supplies fish to the whole of the Algarves restaurants so you cant get fresher as its travelled all of forty feet from the shore to your plate!

Many unspoilt white sandy beaches stretch for miles in the protected Ria Formosa and the Local beach at Fuseta is reported to be the best beach in the whole of the Algarve and the Telegraph reports Tavira beach as the fourth best in the whole of Europe!

For the golfers amongst you, you are centrally located between 42 of the Algarves best golf courses and all are within a thirty minute drive, including Monte Rei, San Lorenzo, Oceanico and Quinta do Lago, the algarves top five golf course which are rated as some of the best in Europe are all on your doorstep.

Why not come and enjoy all the unspoilt Eastern Algarve has to offer with lovely countryside, empty white sand beaches, low prices with no looky-looky men allowing you de-stress in seconds upon arrival !!!!

Activity and Interests

Coast/Beach:

Fuseta with its wonderful lagoon beach is only 5 miles away with ferry boats to wonderful unspoilt beaches & islands. There are boats from Olhao, Cabanas and Tavira which take you to wonderful deserted island beaches. Tavira beach island has been voted 4th best beach in Europe! (Telegraph June 2005).

The bigger, noisier Central Algarve beaches, water parks & go karting, etc, attractions are only 30 mins drive away, if that is your wish. Then you can return to the peace and tranquillity of the villa!

Travel:

Car hire essential to enjoy the villa and allow you to explore the area to its fullest.

Faro airport is approximately 20 - 25 mins drive away via the N125 coast road or the newly built A22 Motorway. We are located at the foot of San Miguel mountain which is easily recognised from the tall antenna masts and is noted as the highest mountain in the Algarve region.

Distances:

Within easy distance are Tavira (regarded as the loveliest town in the Algarve), Estoi (with its Rococo palace and Roman ruins), Olhao (fishing port), Fresh fruit, veg and fish markets, wonderful restaurants and of course Faro with its fine shopping malls and walled city.

The nearby Ria Formosa National Park offers excellent walks, extensive beaches and birdwatching.

Further Details:

The small town of Moncarapacho is approximately 2-3 miles away with supermarkets, bars, restaurants, petrol station, internet cafe, cash machines, pharmacy, dentist, bank, post office, etc. There are numerous bar/bistro restaurants there which are all within 5 minute drive for wonderful lazy lunches at 9 Euros a head & you will find it difficult to spend 15 euros per person per night including your drinks, try doing that In Vilamoura or Vale do Lobo!

Come and enjoy many aspects of the unspoilt Eastern Algarve. Fish, meat, beers and wine are plentiful and all low cost............why you would want to go any where else?

Property manager

Vicki Ferrari
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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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

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Olhao

Located in Olhao, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Olhao Harbour 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 Faro Island Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Algarve Living Science Center and Tavira Living Science Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking.
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Moncarapacho

What's nearby

  • Parque Natural da Ria Formosa - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Olhao Municipal Market - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Olhao Harbour - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Estoi Palace - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Faro Marina - 17 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

  • Tavira Station - 20 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kubo Caffe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante do Carmo - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Urbanz Caffe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bolinhas do Carlos - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Novo Oceano - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Immaculate & luxurious modern Villa, Infinity Pool & Spa (sleeps 10) free Wi-fi have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Immaculate & luxurious modern Villa, Infinity Pool & Spa (sleeps 10) free Wi-fi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Immaculate & luxurious modern Villa, Infinity Pool & Spa (sleeps 10) free Wi-fi ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Immaculate & luxurious modern Villa, Infinity Pool & Spa (sleeps 10) free Wi-fi ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Immaculate & luxurious modern Villa, Infinity Pool & Spa (sleeps 10) free Wi-fi located?

This family-friendly Olhao villa is located by the sea, 3 mi (4.8 km) from Sao Miguel Peak, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Praia do Farol and Ilha da Armona Beach. Olhao Municipal Market and Parque Natural da Ria Formosa are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great villa and fantastic pool area.
The villa is a good size, comfortable and clean. Communication with the owner and agent was very good. On arrival we were disappointed with the condition of the sun loungers but these were replaced with new ones part way through our stay. The pool table and dart board are in poor condition and unusable. However, the pool and the various sitting areas are fantastic. The pool water was warm as it is in sun all day and is not too deep (about 1.5metres). The hot tub and bubble pool added to the enjoyment of the pool area. The house is in a large plot of land and is very private. We liked the location (we have stayed in this area before) but it might not be to everyone’s taste as getting to the beaches is not straight forward. The are some good places to eat within a short drive especially Maria’s (Casa De Pasto Do Carmo) and the doughnut shop (Bolinhas do Carlos).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan P.

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Our stay
We had a great time. The villa was in a lovely quiet place. In the middle of nowhere. The pool and gardens were lovely. The villa was spacious and had everything you needed. We did have a few little issues , one of the ovens was not working, the dishwasher didn’t work properly. The sun beds were in poor condition and the pool table was in a awful condition, but this did not ruin our holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Stine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic house with great pool
The house was really great and spacious. Easy to find. Had all we needed including master bedroom with walk-in closet and bathroom, three other bedrooms and two more bathrooms and a toilet. The garden was lovely with a great pool and hot tub.We didn’t use the nearby town so much as we usually went to Tavira for restaurants and beach, but close to large super. Would really recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Villa had everything required
Outside furniture needs replacing all sun loungers ripped and very uncomfortable advised new ones would be with us in a couple of days but did not arrive towels were left for us to use on them Villa inside very clean and everything there you would require excellent for young children. Contact very easy if required
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfecte vakantie met kleine kinderen!
Geweldig verblijf in een prachtig en zeer compleet huis. Van alle gemakken voorzien. Een enorme tuin rondom het huis met groot zwembad, kinderbad en spa en apart nog een jacuzzi. Verder een speelhuisje met schommel en glijbaan en een groot grasveld waar de kinderen zich iedere dag enorm vermaakt hebben. Prachtige en vrij liggende locatie met leuke plaatsjes in de omgeving. Enige jammere was dat het zwembad niet verwarmd was en dat het water in mei nog vrij koud is…. Verder een fantastische week!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROSE STEWART

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
999 CREW
We stayed for 2 weeks in July 2022 and had a fantastic time. Air conditioning wasn't working in one room on our arrival but was sorted after reporting it to the manager although it took a few days as the guys were so busy. A couple of other issues were sorted quickly. The villa is beautiful, spacious and of great quality with lots of extras such as toys for children, books etc. The bedrooms were good sizes, the kitchen very well equipped. Everything we needed was there. Location was beautiful and very easy access to main towns and tourist attractions of The Algarve but you do need a car. Overall I would highly recommend this villa.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nigel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Monte Vista
We had an amazing holiday at the Villa. Inside was lovely but the outside area was simply stunning, a beautiful pool, hot tub & wonderful seating areas. A big thank to the owner Vicki who was so helpful. This Villa made for the perfect family holiday for our family
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Andy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The property is very good.
The property is very good, but it's on an unnamed road to getting taxis or anything like that is very very difficult. We had to walk round the corner to another address to get picked up and then drive to the property to collect the rest of the family. Everything else was really good
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catarina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Férias em família
Resumindo,a casa é maravilhosa, a piscina, o jacuzzi,o parque infantil...foi tudo perfeito. A casa está totalmente equipada,só foi pena a televisão nao ter canais portugueses,mas de férias isso nao é importante. Lugar calmo,a 20 mintos de carro das praias. Voltaremos com toda a certeza.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Carlos M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellente
Casa muito bem situada ao calmo. Comércios a 5-10 minutos.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

vera t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
een aanrader !
prachtige comfortabele woning super zwembad en luxe jacuzzi komt overeen met de beschrijving op de site we hebben genoten van de vakantie !
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Melvin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Villa for Families
Very well equipped villa with much thought given to the comfort and entertainment of it guests. Highly Reccomended.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ed P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Geweldig verblijf in villa met alles er in en er bij.
Met name de voorzieningen in de tuin zijn geweldig. Daar hadden we de villa op geselecteerd en onze verwachtingen zijn meer dan uitgekomen. Een aanrader met plek voor 10 personen. DOEN...
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Robert L., Milton Keynes

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
TLC
Home needs some TLC since new, nothing a good handyman could not put right.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Charles Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Holiday
The property was as described and we had a fantastic holiday

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Family Villa with great amenities
Lovely villa with fantastic pool. We were two families with four children ranging in ages from 7 to 22, and all had a brilliant time. Great to laze at the villa all day, swimming, playing pool, and reading in the sunshine, or head out for the day into the local area. Great restaurants nearby with fabulous food for low cost. Easy check in, and well looked after by Vicki and Tetyiana. Would highly recommend
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really lovely Villa thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Great service excellent facilities

10/10 Excellent

Kevin Y., Gosport, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Villa
We came for a week where the children could enjoy themselves in the pool and we weren’t disappointed! The pool is lovely and they spent most of their time entertaining themselves. We ate as a family with a choice of 2 outdoor and one indoor location. The villa is set in a very peaceful location with a friendly (distant) neighbour who kindly helped to return an umbrella that blew over and put up with yelling kids and loud music, even though he is some distance away. Overall? We kept saying how lucky we were to find this hideaway.

10/10 Excellent

Christian W.

Magnifique villa au calme dans une région riche en découvertes !
Nous avons passé deux merveilleuses semaines cet été dans cette villa tout confort. Très spacieuse pour 8 personnes (2 couples et leurs 4 adolescents), elle permet à chacun d'avoir un petit espace de liberté. Tout est climatisé. Le salon est confortable, la télévision par satellite ne permet malheureusement pas d'avoir une chaîne en français hormis TV5. La piscine est splendide, le petit jardin permet de jouer au football, le billard a été souvent utilisé et le petit salon extérieur est bien ombragé. Le jacuzzi a permis aux jeunes de refaire le monde chaque nuit sur la terrasse supérieure. Nous avons utilisé le barbecue au gaz mais il y a également un barbecue au bois. Deux petites choses à arranger toutefois : il manque de grandes casseroles et les lourds parasols doivent être souvent déplacés pour rester à l'ombre aux différents repas, peut-être qu'un auvent serait bienvenu. Par ailleurs, en cas de panne ou souci, quelqu'un sur place se déplace rapidement pour le régler. La villa est excentrée, au calme mais proche d'un tas de lieux magiques en voiture. Pour les amateurs d'étoiles, c'est un régal chaque nuit, un véritable planetarium ! Enfin, nous vous conseillons le restaurant "Casa de Pasto do Carmo" situé à 5 minutes, typique avec grillades et desserts faits maison à tomber par terre et un personnel adorable ! Bref de magnifiques vacances passées en famille et entre amis... Kind Regards from Brussels ! Thank you Vicki & Tetyana !
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne B., Brussels, Belgium

Amazing vacation retreat!
We had a wonderful vacation at this beautiful house. The house is well appointed with everything our family of 7 needed and served as a great base for us to explore the Algarve. The property is large and very private while also centrally located to many of the beautiful sights across the region we wanted to explore. We would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a family getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Zena H.

Good Location
We spent a week in September here and were two generations which included 2 children under the age of 3. It was our choice to use the main road and not the toll road, therefore the instructions to find the villa most probably would have been perfect but we did require help. Once found however the villa is well placed to visit all areas. The area is not new to us we can recommend the many lovely beaches. Our wish to come to the villa earlier than our allotted time was granted which helped us with 2 such small children. The villa cannot be faulted for its position, privacy and outside area. However in our opinion it is now in need of some remidial work. We are sure that with a continual flow of guests things are in need of some repair. Although the kitchen is large and does offer a certain amount of kitchen ware it is also lacking in things that a true self caterer like ourselves would need to be able to cook with. For a villa that also can cater for more guests than we were it is a shame that there are so many cups and glasses but not enough plates and bowls, therefore we needed to use the dish washer far more than we would have liked. Our last issue was two of the double beds were on hardboard and the mattresses were so uncomfortable. If these issues were rectified we would not hesitate but to return for another enjoyable holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Peter W., Macclesfield

An amazing villa for the family
The villa is incredible and very well decorated. The pool area is brilliant. Small pool for our toddler, although by the end of the week he was swimming in the big pool (with armbands) with his older brother. Kids play area is great, just watch out for the artificial grass as it can get hot in the sun. Just watch out for that bed in the master bedroom. Don’t walk in, in the dark. Took my shins a few times. Throughly enjoyable stay and I would highly recommend and would definitely go back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Vicki F., Hutton Essex

Stunning villa.
Villa was absolutely stunning. It had everything you could want for all ages. The pool is beautiful and the kids had a fantastic time playing constantly in it. Will recommend to anyone who wishes to holiday in the algarve. Thanks
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Paul R.

Terrific
Really great house and property. Generally well maintained. Loads of games, movies and books Kids loved running around the property, however there was leftover construction materials around, rusty bolts, wires, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

About the host

Hosted by Vicki Ferrari

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We were a regular visitor to the Algarve region before we had kids which made a nice escape from our busy lives in London & Essex.
With the addition of Keira & Ella we new it would be a good place to have a second residence for family holidays so we looked in 2008 to find a suitable plot to build our dream villa.
Sean's been in construction since school and now runs his own successful development company and designs & build luxury indoor swimming pools and basements for the rich and famous in town and I spent many years in the city before having the children and now work within the family business.

Why they chose this property

We found the plot and new we could deliver something special here.
Remote enough to be away from the hustle and bustle but close enough to be a short drive to anywhere.
The location is peaceful and private, but will allow you to be as noisy as you want which I can assure you our kids are experts at believe me!
We designed and built the villa in 2008 with the brief of allowing two families to co-habit with ease, which made perfect sense for us as we often holiday with friends or family.
The villa design is perfect in this scenario and allowed the reduced cost for future rental use to be met as the rental cost could be split between two families.

What makes this property unique

As we designed and built the villa it was purpose built to be traditional on the outside but with a modern and contemporary interior.
We knew the way we would want to use it so we included the large 10m Infinity pool with 12 person spa and kiddies pool which is very unique with cascades and jumping jets the kids simply love it.
This allows the whole family to use the pool which has a constant depth of 1.2m all over, relax in the spa or for those with small children we have built the separate kiddies pool which is like a bath in the wonderful Algarvian sun.

The villa sits in large expansive natural grounds within the unspoilt location and a 1.8m high hand-built traditional stone wall surrounds the property to keep the family villa and grounds completely secluded & private.

We have a large entertaining terrace and artificial grass lawn for activities & sports as well as areas of natural garden for relaxation as the site is so large.
This allows you to entertain very comfortably and the whole place was designed for family fun and entertaining.

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