Villa with breathtaking views over the sea and Faro's valley

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The conservatory is definitely our favorite space.

A perspective of the views and the plot with the private cobblestone road.

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6220 sq m

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Parking available
Washer
Fireplace
Pool
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Bordeira

Old Town
‪7 min drive‬
Estoi Palace
‪10 min drive‬
Faro Marina
‪19 min drive‬
Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Villa located in the mountains north of Faro. 15 minutes driving from the airport. Close to local towns like Loule, S. Bras Alportel and Faro. 10x5 Swimming-pool. 2.800sq m plot, fully fenced; Satellite TV; Two water boilers; Kitchen fully equipped, including American Fridge with ice-maker; barbecue. Garage for 2 cars and automatic gate at property entrance. Quiet area. Wireless Internet connection available. Lovely Conservatory.

- Only the booking guests are allowed in the property.
- According to Portuguese law, passport or ID card needs to be shown at arrival time, as we need to send those details to the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service (SEF).
- Smoking is only allowed in the outdoor areas.
- Please be sure to switch OFF all appliances before leaving the house (specially the Air Conditioned), to be gentle with the environment and with us :-)
- Guests should leave the villa in the same condition as they received it (cleaned, tidy and undamaged).
- Air Conditioning (hot/cold) is OPTIONAL (22,50-Euros per week, for each of the 4 units required).
- There is a city touristic tax to be paid in cash upon arrival. From November to February it is 1 Eur per night per person. From March to October it's 2 Eur per night per person. In both cases it only applies for the first seven nights and to guests over 15 years old.
- Winter monthly stays (November-March) will have a cost of 1.950,00-Euros/month (+utilities).

Property manager

Laura

Languages

English, Portuguese

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Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 28

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

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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

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 and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number 8667/AL

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sao Bras de Alportel

Located in Sao Bras de Alportel, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Faro Marina and Olhao Harbour 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 and Vilamoura Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Paintarena Portugal, or check out an event or a game at Algarve Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.

Bordeira

What's nearby

Old Town - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
Municipal Swimming Pool - 8 min drive - 4.7 km
Estoi Palace - 10 min drive - 6.1 km
Faro Marina - 19 min drive - 15.3 km
Faro Cathedral - 20 min drive - 15.7 km

Getting around

Loule Station - 21 min drive
Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

‪Restaurante Raízes - ‬5 min drive
‪Restaurante Zé Dias - ‬6 min drive
‪Restaurante Ysconderijo - ‬7 min drive
‪Pizzarella - ‬7 min drive
‪Pastelaria Ervilha São Bras de Alportel - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa with breathtaking views over the sea and Faro's valley have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Villa with breathtaking views over the sea and Faro's valley pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa with breathtaking views over the sea and Faro's valley?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa with breathtaking views over the sea and Faro's valley?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa with breathtaking views over the sea and Faro's valley located?

This family-friendly Sao Bras de Alportel villa is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Old Town, Costume Museum and Municipal Swimming Pool. Ruins of Milreu and Estoi Palace are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Reino M.

1 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything was perfect

We spend a month in the house and everything was fine

Stayed 33 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

20 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing villa in an amazing location!

We have stayed in many villas in France, Portugal and Spain and Ricardo and Laura’s Villa might just top the lot. On a villa holiday you need a place of your own, with the main facilities all to a high standard - especially the kitchen, living areas and of course the pool. (A/C too if you need it). This villa has all those and then some - topped off with outstanding views from the very large and private pool deck. It is in a fantastic location for exploring the Algarve, and even south west Spain. Fully recommend. 5 Star. Guests will also benefit from the local knowledge and suggestions made by Ricardo of where to go and what to see. Bonus - the evening frog chorus from the pond in the garden and the brilliant stargazing from the hillside location after dark.

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie C.

22 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paisible et ensoleillé avec vue imprenable sur la région.

Maison de haute qualité avec localisation idéale par rapport à Faro et environs. La vue est exceptionnelle, la tranquillité aussi. La véranda fut pour nous un lieu de rencontres conviviales. Notre hôte nous a offert une multitude de propositions de visites de la région bien documentées. Nous y retournerions n’importe quand !

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

17 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family holiday

Very nice home, well equiped with everything you need for an enjoyable stay. Laura and Ricardo were available if needed and were accomodating. And what a beautiful view. I would recommend this home and will return again if we have the opportunity.

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin J.

14 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super relaxing stay with view to die for!

Enjoyed a wonderful 1-week stay in this quiet villa which really does have a view to die for ... all the way down to the sea and Faro! Great location to get away from it all but also easy to get to supermarket in Sao Bras and to the coast. Great size pool and very well equipped villa. Enjoyed many evenings in the conservatory watching the view to Faro change as night set in ... quite magical with all the lights after sundown. Would definitely return any time! Special thanks to the kind and helpful hosts!

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vincent G., France

15 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Parfait ! Belle villa confortable

Belle escapade en famille dans l’Algarve / la maison était parfaite avec belle piscine et tout le confort attendu / un bémol quand à l’emplacement car il faut la voiture pour n’importe quelle sortie voire pour les courses sinon vraiment tranquille .

Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Martin D.

8 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning, wonderful, spectacular

Such a delightful place. Up in the hills, away from it all. Amazing views. Quiet and relaxing. You certainly need a car - but it was fun and easy to get to discover the area. Problem is finding a reason to ever drag yourself away from the villa and the pool. We will be going back for more! Big thanks to Laura and Ricardo.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

aaron m.

19 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing villa with beautiful views.

Hi Laura, Ricardo Thank you for letting us stay in your amazing home. We had such a great time and hope to return one day. We found the area a perfect get away and could not have found a better location to stay. Your villa was tidy and very comfortable and was well equipt for a self catering vacation. The views from the pool and Sun room were just fantastic. Kind regards Aaron, Kate, Ila and Jabob

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Graeme W.

24 Sept 2017

Lovely villa in a beautiful location.

Can recommend to any one who plans to visit the Algarve but wants to avoid the over crowding of the coastal resorts. That said only 20 minutes from the airport, but it feels a lot further away. Laura was very helpful and efficient. We are already planning our return, which says it all...

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Barry P.

21 Sept 2017

Fantastic

We were met by Ricardo at the airport and escorted to the villa about 20 minutes from the airport. The Casa is situated in the countryside on a hillside with other villas in the proximity but not estate style, so the feeling is being private but not remote. The villa is spacious and very well furnished and has everything for a perfect holiday. The description is accurate. The pool area is spectacular and views wonderful. We stayed as a couple but it is equally suitable for families or groups of friends, but if you're looking for somewhere close to restaurants and bars maybe not so convenient. All in all a fabulous villa with exceptionally friendly and lovely hosts.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

audrey e.

19 Aug 2017

Pleasant and relaxing house

We had a lovely stay, We loved the house and especially the pool! Quiet house with magnificent views. The house is located 20 min from the towns. We recommend a small restaurant located in Bodeira near macjetes where we were able to taste the "Bacalhau" (Small map that you will find in the notebook;))

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christiane O.

11 Jan 2017

New Year Holidays

The description of the villa was accurate well done. The outlook from the terrace was amazing. The property was clean and the equipment was really well. There are different places, where you can relax and linger. The owners are very friendly and helpful. We would gladly come back and recommended the villa to our friends. The beach of Faro is very marvellous. New Year day to stay in this villa is very special and unforgettable.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

26 Dec 2016

Stunning Views

Casa do Sonho is a lovely, comfortable, well equipped villa situated in the hills. The views over Faro, Olhao and out to sea are stunning, by day and night. It's location is excellent and you can reach all parts of the Algarve with ease. Laura and Ricardo are a lovely, friendly couple. They suggested many places for us to visit which we appreciated. Would we recommend this villa? YES!!!!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

CLAUDETTE R.

20 Oct 2016

MARVELLOUS

Location in the hills with beautiful wiews on the coast Villa is confortable and very weel equiped Many thanks for Laura and Ricardo, we come back soon

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Fergus W.

4 Aug 2016

Great Villa and Pool

We stayed for 11 nights in this lovely villa and pool. A very peaceful and private location in the hills with a beautiful view down to the coast. Well equipped and comfortable. Definitely need a car but local towns closeby and nearest beach within 20 minutes or so. Laura and Ricardo helpful with recommendations etc. Will happily return in the future.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ruth W.

4 Aug 2016

Large, well appointed villa with excellent views

The villa was situated very conveniently for access to major roads and towns enabling easy exploring of the Algarve region. The contents of the villa were very extensive indeed. A number of supermarkets are within easy driving distance with comprehensive ranges for groceries and household goods. Ricardo and Laura were extremely friendly and very proactive with comprehensive advice before our arrival to ensure we found the villa and were able to start the holiday immediately. They were also available throughout the stay for adhoc questions. Our only comment on "extras" needed in the villa would be that it would be good to have pool/beach towels, as with limited luggage space carrying large items such as these around is probably not practical for many guests.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nejib t.

6 June 2016

Wonderful hollidays

We spent lovely days in this Villa which reflects Peace & Affection. We have been entirely satisfied by the Villa (equipments, beauty, private swimming pool, decoration) & also by the availability of the owners. Thank you Laura & Ricardo

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Martin H., Cardiff

5 Jan 2016

Quiet and comfortable stay

We stayed for 3 nights in December for a friends birthday, The villa is comfortable and very well equipped. It has three good sized bedrooms with en-suite and a separate shared bathroom. The property has an excellent kitchen and a lovely terrace which in summer I would imagine would be a great place to sit with a glass of something cold admiring the beautiful views. The owners will meet you from the airport and guide you straight to the villa, in our case we know the area well and we met Laura locally. Nothing was too much trouble and Laura was incredibly helpful, we will definitely consider the villa for an annual two week stay in the area.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Arthur S.

31 Oct 2015

Fantastic holiday for relaxing and swimming

If like us your looking for a quiet relaxing holiday and see the real Portugal, then this is the place,from the start it was great, greeted with a baskett of goodies, free use of sat nav as a car is essential, the pool was great and kept in good condition by Ricardo,all in all a very private villa where each day was an adventure, Arthur& Kim Gateshead England.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

GILLES N.

29 Sept 2015

great vacation feedback from Casa do Sonho !

We spent 2 very good weeks in this beautiful villa ! First thanks Laura and Ricardo for your availibility and reactivity for our mails exchanged before our arrival and yours answers to any question we could have ! We felt very well in your villa , spacious, quiet , great design with lovely veranda and pool , all comforts with appreciating this incredible view day and night ! Thanks also Laura and Ricardo for your welcome with whole range of different products at our arrival . This villa is very well located to discover and visit easily all Algarve areas and coasts from east to west , and also the hospitality and kindness of Portuguese ! With Laura and Ricardo , we tried a typical and excellent restaurant at Olhao , Cafe Estrela do Mar, to be tested if you like eating fresh sea food ! We also attended at a great evening Fado songs at restaurant Flor da Ameixa, just close to the villa ! So we are delighted of our stay , therefore we kindly recommend this adress ! and Laura and Ricardo , let keep in touch by mail to continue sharing our travels expériences ! Gilles and Michèle , Nicole and Michel and Lucette from Lyon and Nantes / France

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

kevin B.

8 Sept 2015

MAGNIFIQUE !!!

Pour commencer les propriétaires laura et ricardo sont vraiment vraiment des personnes sympa et cela fait très plaisir, en cas de problème, de question diverses, ou d'un besoin ils sont la! , Nous avons passer 2 magnifique semaines dans cette sublime villa, La villa es vraiment très très calme ,la vue est vraiment splendide de jour comme de nuit, (situé sur les hauteurs de BORDEIRA) La piscine est au top ( profondeur max 2.00-2.10M !) La maison est identique aux photos voir même bien mieux et est très agréable à vivre... Bref je recommande

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

gabriel d.

27 Aug 2015

Casa maravillosa

olá Laura y Ricardo, quedamos encantados con la casa y su maravillosa vista, pero más nos asombro la amabilidad y atención de ustedes con nosotros, nos sentimos muy a gusto por el trato como si nos conocieramos de toda la vida, esperamos volver pronto nos encariñamos con la casa y el lugar que fue la tierra de mis padres, gracias por todo y hasta pronto!!!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nicola H., East Coast of Scotland

18 July 2015

Peace Perfect Peace

We stayed here as a family of 6 and have just returned yesterday. The villa itself is spacious, immaculate and more like a home-from-home than holiday let, we were most comfortable at all times. The villa has everything that you need and an abundance of crockery and cookware in the kitchen which was fantastic as we ate outdoors most evenings, using the lovely large barbecue. We spent our days exploring the beautiful Algarve and it was bliss to return of an evening to the tranquility of the villa. One never tires of the beautiful views over to Faro and the sound of silence. The only noise was the laughter from our own fun in the well-sized swimming pool or music from the sound system. The pool itself was well-maintained and Ricardo came several times to clean it during our stay. Having two small children we found the small tv lounge was great for relaxing in at the end of an evening, large comfy sofas meant we could all cosy up and enjoy the end of another super day. I would not hesitate to recommend this villa for anyone wishing to get away from it, relax and enjoy a beautiful home and pool. Thank you Ricardo and Laura.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lora F., Geneva

27 June 2015

Wonderful home with a great pool and view

The house feels like a home. It is spacious, cosy, has everything. It was clean, pictures do it justice. The wifi is strong and we were many to connect. We stayed there for 1 week, Laura met us at the airport to get our rental car and we followed her 20 minutes to the house. The house is at the end of the road on a nice piece of land. there is a lovely garden with 2 ponds. There is a big pool and bbq. There is a nice sitting area outside the bedrooms looking at the pool which is nice at night if it is cool to sit outside, the view is wonderful from the house day and night. The bathrooms are nice with good showers. The bedrooms are spacious and have a lot of closet space to move in. There is a convenient washing machine and dishwasher, nice electric juice maker for fresh orange juice poolside each morning. The house is private and quiet, which is perfect for a couple to get away or a family. There are good restaurants not far and grocery stores too. Laura was so kind, when we got there, the house had some beers in the fridge, so basics too which was a nice touch. She also had a GPS for us to use. And she was reachable all the time for anything. I would stay there again as it was so easy to get to, the house was lovely. But also Laura was a great host.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Steven T.

6 Nov 2014

Beautiful, peaceful villa with amazing view

We really enjoyed our stay in this amazing villa. There is nothing you are lacking to have a percect holliday. Laura and Ricardo are perfect hosts and will help you with anaything. Only downside for me were the beds, they were a bit too small I am (1.83) and a bit too hard for my liking. But that is personal. All in all definately a place you will come back to.

About the host

Hosted by Laura

Ricardo is 50 something, and Laura is 40 something. Both Portuguese. He was born and grew up in Lisbon, but Laura is a true Algarvian. We love to host people. Show around, explain things, satisfy the healthy curiosity of our guests.

Why they chose this property

One day we woke up and decided too many people were building around us and the area was becoming too crowded. So we decided to sell our previous villa. It was official: we were looking for a new home. And when the phone rang and a real estate agent said she had exactly what we were looking for, we accepted to visit still another property. That was the day when we came to Casa do Sonho for the first time. Its location was a bit out of the way for us. But the views were so good... and the building quality... and the fine swimming-pool... we just couldn't resist. We bought the place. We had happy years there. The community is great, and especially during the Summer, when everybody comes to their villas, the atmosphere is unbelievable.

What makes this property unique

The project villa Casa do Sonho didn't start life as a commercial enterprise. We didn’t build this villa with the intention of renting it out. It was our home until we decided it was a little too far for our normal active working lives. We moved to Vilamoura and decided that we would rent out the Casa do Sonho villa to help us with our new property expenses. So, what does this mean to you? Simply put, it means that you will find a real home here, instead of a poorly furnished villa designed for maximum profit.. We look forward to welcoming you and enabling the Casa do Sonho to become your home for a well-deserved, comfortable and memorable vacation. But to be honest, I think our guests opinion must be taken. We kindly suggest you to read our testimonials in our own website.

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