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A little house by the sea at Vale de Lobo - Algarve

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Vale do Lobo, Faro District
  • Vale do Lobo Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Quarteira Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Falesia Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

A little house by the sea at Vale de Lobo - Algarve

A little house by the sea with a beautiful Ocean view!

Property manager

Ema Walter
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Portuguese

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 38214/AL

About the area

Almancil

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Vale do Lobo, a neighbourhood in Loulé. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at THE CAMPUS or Vilamouratenis Center. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.
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Vale do Lobo, Faro District

What's nearby

  • Vale do Lobo Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Garrao Beach - 7 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Quarteira Beach - 11 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Vilamoura Marina - 16 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Falesia Beach - 24 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Loule Station - 15 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paixa - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Spikes - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Maria's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Júlias - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Well - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does A little house by the sea at Vale de Lobo - Algarve have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is A little house by the sea at Vale de Lobo - Algarve pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A little house by the sea at Vale de Lobo - Algarve?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A little house by the sea at Vale de Lobo - Algarve?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A little house by the sea at Vale de Lobo - Algarve located?

Located in Vale do Lobo, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Vale do Lobo Beach, Royal Golf Course Vale do Lobo and Ocean Golf Course Vale do Lobo. Garrao Beach and Praia do Ancão are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 78 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 78 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wallace H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Portugal!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Val do Lobo. The accommodations are exactly as described and have beautiful view of the ocean which is only a few minutes walk from the villa. Emma our host looked after the details and made sure regularly the everything was good! The location has everything and we can’t wait to return!
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host and location
Super location near the beach. Property was as expected, no frills but everything you would need. Host was very nice and excellent to communicate with
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Melodie Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay by the beach
Lovely little villa within close proximity to restaurants and short walk to the beach. Perfect quiet location overlooking gardens with a lovely terrace! We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at the little house by the sea
We had a really great stay … the house is a real gem, well configured, beautiful terrace, great location ( 5 min walk to beach), down the street from two great golf courses, fantastic property manager and housekeeping staff. We also appreciate Ema giving a lot good information to check in and enjoy the area. We intend on returning to continue enjoying the Algarve area, its people and food.
Stayed 18 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

jackie m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice visit in November
Enjoyable
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

fiona c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely villa
This little villa was well equipped but still charmingly rustic, Vale de Lobos is an exceptional community. We were there in the off season so we could not take advantage of all of the amenities but we thoroughly enjoyed the restaurants and bars. Ema was quick To answer any of our queries, we would stay again and we would recommend it to anyone looking for a lovely retreat.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Lovely quaint little house in a perfect location 2 mins to the beach Nice restaurants nearby but also a good supermarket a short drive away so we ate on the terrace a few nights with the sound of the waves in the distance looking out over mature gardens. Ema was a great host who kept in touch throughout the stay. Would definitely recommend this property
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderfully idyllic!
What a beautiful little townhouse with views overlooking the sea! Such paradise, so tranquil and yet just around the corner from the Praça and beach. Perfectly located. Ema has been a wonderful host, very efficient and communicative in terms of organisation. No problems at all through the entire stay. The townhouse itself is spacious, well equipped and really clean. The decor is really lovely with a beach themed chic, and there is a rooftop with stunning views. All in all I cannot fault it and I would love to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal stay for two. Lovely position, good view and quiet, very well equipped.
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Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Filipe R.

The best Holidays in Algarve
A piece of Heaven with a Portuguese Soul

8/10 Good

Scott L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding Location, Property & Host!!
Our first stay in Vale Do Lobo was incredible, and it was made a lot better with Ema’s beautiful property located in the heart of Vale Do Lobo and so close to the beach. Amazing place with all the amenities you could want for a week away. 10/10 would recommend to a friend and return!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Helena F., Lisboa, Portugal

Marvelous place for Holidays
We couldn't found a better place to spend our last Christmas holidays... This is a very cosy apartment right next to the beach, ideal for a couple that wants tranquillity with a perfect sightseeing. We truly recommend it.

10/10 Excellent

Philippa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this villa!
This is such a great little villa, the perfect size for 2 of us but you could easily stay here with kids too. The location is amazing, you’re a few minutes walk from the Praca and have a great sea view. The terrace at the front and on the roof are great for sunbathing and relaxing, you’ve got everything here you could possibly need, we can highly recommend a stay here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marta P.

Lovely Stay
We had a lovely stay and Ema made us feel at home. The house is 3min walking to the beach and the house is very cozy, nice and was very clean. I definitively recommend and hope to come back soon. Congratulations Ema and many thanks

10/10 Excellent

Neville R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Week at half term
Excellent stay in a wonderful villa in Vale do Lobo. Perfect for 2 of us with everything we wanted. Lovely terrace overlooking the sea … Communication with the property manager was exceptional throughout.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Stay!
Dealing with Ema the property manager was exceptional! Polite, helpful,personable and efficient!!. Ema Followed up promptly to any questions or concerns we had prior to and during our stay!. We would highly recommend staying in this villa, close to a variety of dinning, outstanding beach, classy resort like setting!. We found Ema to be extremely polite and full of integrity, thank you Ema!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Honor M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint little house with everything you could possibly need
My partner and I loved our stay at Ema’s VDL house. The house is perfectly located off a quiet road, only a few minutes from the beach front. The interior and amenities are simple but everything you would need, and the terrace was a great size, allowing us to spend most of our time out there. Ema was very communicative and helpful, with the check-in and check-out process being really easy. There is a parking card available meaning you can keep your car nearby the property. The bathroom is a little dated but we had expected that. Overall, we thought it was an amazing experience and would highly recommend for a couple!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R.

Wonderfull appartment
We stayed in the appartment for one week with two persons . It was perfect and we had a great holiday! The best was the terrace with view on the ocean! Everything was clean and decorated lovely! Thank you very much for the great time!

10/10 Excellent

Gillian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
September break
This is a charming rental with everything you need for a relaxing holiday. It was quiet and peaceful and within easy reach of the beach. The terraces were lovely for meals and relaxing. It is possible to take a very pleasant walk to Vilmoura along the coast. Just a note that the swimming pool advertised/pictured is only available by paying a, rather expensive, daily rate.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shirley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Little House that has Grown on Us
This compact, traditional house has a lovely seaside feel and all the essential amenities. The terrace was a delight, overlooking the neighbouring gardens and the sea. Paths through the complex, down to the beach or plaza provided interesting walks. We enjoyed a few golf games on the beautiful courses, and took advantage of the easy travel between many of the communities along the Algarve coast.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location location location
My husband and I absolutely loved the Little house. Plenty of room for us and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The location is wonderful, 2 minutes walk to restaurants, bars and beach. 5 minutes walk to golf courses and club house. Supermarket 15 minute walk. Easy drive to Quinto do Lago and other towns. Uber was easy to get if you wanted to go to restaurants at night and not bother with parking. Ema the host was wonderful.
Stayed 23 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Derroll F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Spot!
My wife & I enjoy a lovely week in this perfectly located little home on the Val do Lobo resort. The check in information and help offered by Ema was fantastic. She even sent us a little video showing exactly the entrance to the home which made things very easy for us! Location is brilliant for the beach and restaurants etc all within a few minutes walk. The closeness does mean you can hear the entertainment in the evening but certainly nothing to disturb you at bedtime! Whilst a little older than I imagined from the photos, the house is well equipped and comfortable and as I say, Ema could not have been more accommodating without being intrusive in anyway at all. We had a hire care which made trips to the local supermarket easy, it’s quite a walk otherwise! And Ema arranged for a free parking permit with easy parking at the rear of the house. So many places to eat wonderful food, nice villages to explore and the rest of the time sitting staring at the sea and the beautiful blue skies…perfect! Obrigardo Ema!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb little house by the sea
What a fantastic little place this was to stay in for our week in Vale do Lobo! Ema was so communicative and helpful from the start and the house itself was perfectly situated with a beautiful view, close to the resort amenities and was very well appointed. It was absolutely ideal for 2 adults looking to relax in our own space in comfort with the ability to cook for ourselves or go out for meals. The property was charming with everything from AirCon to BBQ to dishwasher and washing machine to beach chairs and umbrella. There’s a large electric awning on the terrace to stop you overheating and plenty of basic supplies like washing up liquid, hand soap, toilet roll and coffee and tea to get you started before you stock up at the excellent supermarket at the entrance to the resort or at Lidl a couple of miles away. For us this place felt homely and welcoming from the start and Ema could not have been more helpful and kind. We were only there for a week and left this morning full of regret that we had not booked for longer. We would love to return and spend more time getting to know this lovely part of the Algarve. This property and Ema are thoroughly recommend to anyone reading this. We will certainly be back in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Evamaria G.

Wonderful
We had a perfect time in this charming house. Ema was great in communication and took very good care of all our questions. There were some food/snacks preparred for us as we arrived quite late on our first day which was great. In general, the apartment has a lot of charme with its unique decoration, the great south-faced terrace and its perfect location within vale do lobo, just a stone’s throw from the beautiful beach. Being there was with our little son was great. He loved this opend designed grounds of the resort and no streets to pass until the beach. So he could stroll safely around the house. The apartment is very well equipped, which is outstanding. We would have a preferred a kingsize double bed instead of two separat beds but ok, that is a minor detail. Many thanks again to Ema for everything.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just perfect!
After spending the last 20 years coming to The VDL with my husband, this was my first solo trip since losing him, so a big step! But, I feel SO very lucky to have stumbled across this little villa whilst I was searching. Its exactly in the location I wanted - a 5 minute walk to the beach and restaurants and is the perfect size for a solo visit or couple. The accommodation has everything you need for a comfortable stay with beautiful views. The only downside for me, was I couldn't get any UK channels on the TV - apart from the news . I know you don't go away to watch the TV, but being alone it would have made a big difference, as I wasn't out for long during the evenings. But saying that - perhaps I doing something wrong - but if not, maybe this is something worth looking into. I didn't hire a car, as not too confident driving on the other side, so the taxi driver, on collecting me from Faro, kindly stopped at a Supermarket so I could nip in and get the essentials (wine!!) and other bits I needed. There is a brilliant supermarket at the entrance though which would probably have been about a 30 to 40 min walk which would have been too far with heavy bags though if you did, its really pleasant and you can look at all the beautiful villas on the way. So to finish up - I'd definitely recommend and have already booked for next year. Ema is SO helpful, and will check to make sure everything is OK with your stay. It was perfect for me and my first solo trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

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