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Garden Cottage of a Country Villa with Pool, Mountain and stunning Seaviews

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Pool deck and panoramic sea views of coastline and offshore islands
Cottage front elevation on approach
Cottage Front entrance in all around mature gardens
Cottage backdoor leading to pool which is NOT shared as owners had a lifetime of sun in S. Africa
The Love Nest "Ninho do Amor"

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Alcaria Cova, Caixa Postal 201-652 ESTOI
  • Estoi Palace
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Olhao Harbour
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Faro Marina
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Shower room 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Garden Cottage of a Country Villa with Pool, Mountain and stunning Seaviews

The Love Nest is located on foothill of the Monte Sao Miguel range, an elevated setting with lovely mountain and stunning coastal sea views overlooking the distant offshore islands and towns from Fuseta to Olhao and Faro.

A rural country area in natural wild shrubland setting, very safe ideal for rambling country walks along the many lanes or mountain tracks to suit all levels of fitness or just unwind and take in the peace and quiet.

Shopping and village markets, festivals, and affordable restaurants from 1.5 Km away.
The offshore islands beckon with endless, uncrowded, and sun-drenched beaches, easily accessed by either water taxis or small ferries docking below in Olhao or Fuseta, under 10-minute drive away.
Access to the A22 motorway allows all Algarve’s appealing entertainments, sport activities and even Spain to be very accessible, all within a 30minute drive.

PROPERTY LAYOUT
The cottage is detached back to back across a shared rear courtyard from our main home Casa Lami.
The cottage has a separate garden, own BOULE COURT and GAZEBO for alfresco dining, plus another very PRIVATE elevated garden terrace with SECLUDED SUNDECK, plus a JACUZZI hot tub for 2 and more panoramic views.

The home pool has no overlooking villas and is located at the front of our main bungalow house, and guests have own separate easy access.

PLEASE NOTE that although the pool is located in front of the main house it is NOT A SHARED POOL AT ALL, the owners are a long retired couple with a lifetime under an African sun and NEVER USE THE POOL.

INSIDE
The LOVE NEST was converted from our detached large double garage into a cosy comfortable open plan studio cottage for two.
An ample lounge area with comfortable IKEA seating, an open plan archway links the bedroom’s Emperor size double bed with memory foam topper over Posturepedic mattresses, ironed all cotton bedlinen with seasonal duvets. An ample dressing area leads to an ensuite bathroom with shower, basin, toilet, and crisp sundried cotton towels.
Another archway links the lounge to a breakfast bar and a self-catering on granite tops kitchenette with fridge freezer, microwave, toaster, washing sink, kettle, juicer, coffee machines, induction hob with extractor fan. All fully equipped for self-catering with usual household expendables all-inclusive at no extra cost.
The cottage is on ceramic floor tiles with scatter rugs, air conditioning, extra cooling fans and electric heaters.

Free unlimited internet / Smart TV / Netflix / Satellite Astra with multi language channels plus a Bluetooth JBL music speaker.
A free local calls Mobile phone to remain in contact with management, also handy take along phone for standby advice to make sure our guests have a carefree holiday.

OUTSIDE
The property is on 3800sq meters of elevated private rural land overlooking some scattered villas below, is securely fenced in with an automated entrance gate, driveway with very safe undercover shared carport, mature gardens, grass lawns and tall palm trees.
The property being on gentle sloping land care has been taken to avoid riser steps making it ideal for elderly or infirm to negotiate the cottage, parking, garden, main house pool and upper sundeck, all accessible by easy ramps.

The Cottage has own separate front and rear entrance plus an outdoor gazebo for alfresco dining.
An additional elevated terrace sundeck for very private suntanning, plus Jacuzzi Hot Tub for 2, hammocks, barbeque, and more stunning coastal views

The main home pool is 'L' shaped 24mts square area, ranges from 1.2 to 1.9m deep and has deep "champagne" seating steps, with sun loungers plus umbrellas, no overlooking houses.
An own floodlit court awaits you for evening games of boule.

CLEANING
A weekly combined cottage and pool cleaning service, a full change of linen, fresh cotton bath towels, plus pool/beach towels are provided.
CHANGE OVER DAY
We are flexible whenever dates fit in reasonably with other bookings.
And following latest anti-virus sanitizing protocol, we welcome a vacant 24 hour day between changeovers.
Normal check-out is 10am on the day of departure and check-in on arrival is 2pm, however whenever possible we gladly adjust for earlier or later flights times.

MANAGEMENT
The cottage is owner managed, they have over 20 years’ experience in renting out their holiday properties. Their guest´s PRIVACY, SAFETY, SECURITY, and wellbeing is most important to ensure a carefree holiday.

SAFETY
As approved and licensed holiday property the cottage conforms to the comfort and safety standards such as: Gas and Smoke detector alarms / Strategically placed 2 category Fire Extinguishers plus Fire blanket and luminous Exit signs / Power failure emergency lighting / a visible First Aid Kit cupboard with added extra anti-histamine tablets and creams to instantly reduce discomfort from stings and bites.

SECURITY
During economic austerity times some 14 years ago, we installed into all 4 our properties top of the range yet easy to use Security Direct Alarms Systems to prevent unpleasant break-in intrusions spoiling our guest’s holidays whilst out and away. Nowadays this system remains a handy direct link calling for instant emergency services

PRIVACY
Although the Love Nest cottage is detached but situated in proximity with the owners’ main house, our guest’s privacy remains paramount.

MORE TO SAY
The LOVE NEST is managed as a holiday cottage by the owners, a retired couple from South Africa and having lived in the Algarve for many years.
The owners love the Algarve and, knowing holidays are precious to us all, they are keen to furnish more information so that you may make a happy choice and maybe return year after year.

The owners speak English, German and Zulu, some Portuguese and follow Flemish/Dutch.

Property manager

Karl and Daphne

Languages

English, German, Zulu

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
A lap dog on leash is considered.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outdoor ashtrays are available
Use of TINTED suntan lotions is subject to 200 Euro penalty for scrubbing off pool yellow scum line and replacing badly stained towels and bedlinen

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
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
Property Registration Number 1612/AL

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Faro

Located in Alcaria Cova, a neighbourhood in Faro, this cottage 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Algarve Stadium or THE CAMPUS. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding.
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Alcaria Cova, Caixa Postal 201-652 ESTOI

What's nearby

  • Estoi Palace - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Olhao Municipal Market - 13 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Olhao Harbour - 15 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Faro Marina - 19 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Faro Cathedral - 20 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

  • Tavira Station - 25 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante do Carmo - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Flor da Ameixa - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Laranjal - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪A Terra - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Café Ponte Romana - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Garden Cottage of a Country Villa with Pool, Mountain and stunning Seaviews have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Garden Cottage of a Country Villa with Pool, Mountain and stunning Seaviews pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Garden Cottage of a Country Villa with Pool, Mountain and stunning Seaviews?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Garden Cottage of a Country Villa with Pool, Mountain and stunning Seaviews?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Garden Cottage of a Country Villa with Pool, Mountain and stunning Seaviews located?

Located in Alcaria Cova, this cottage is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Sao Miguel Peak and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Estoi Palace. Ruins of Milreu and Novacortica Cork Factory are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lee H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing week
The Love nest is a very nice place to stay, with everything you need in the self contained accommodation Karl met us and gave us the guided tour and told us everything we needed to know. The the hot tub is a must with shower next to it, plenty of space to get a good tan with private garden. With good views towards the coast. There was some bread and milk ham an cheese in the fridge which was a lovely touch, all in all a very pleasant week.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay! Everything was so comfortable.
Karl is so warm and welcoming! We loved the peacefulness! We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Britta N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr schöner Urlaub
Vielen Dank für für die Gastfreundschaft, wir fühlten uns sehr willkommen (auch von der Katze:))
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

PHILIPPE P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent séjour.
Des propriétaires très accueillants, discret et toujours disponibles. Dans la location il ne manque rien. Même à votre arrivée vous disposez d un premier repas, charcuterie, fromage, légumes, fruits, de l eau et du vin au frais. Tout pour passer un sejour agréable. Près d un village et des plages. PARFAIT pour des vacances. Nous reviendrons sans hésiter.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

LAURENT G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très bon sejour
Tout était bien étudié pour notre séjour
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot and great little apartment
We had a lovely stay with Karl and Daphne. It’s a great apartment with everything you could need. A really quiet spot, was very clean and comfortable. The pool is small but lovely and the private sun deck really made our stay. You do need a car and can only easily get Ubers to Faro from the accommodation for an evening out. There are quite a few nice places to eat within a ten mile drive. You have privacy and also great communication from the hosts who were incredibly amenable. For a relaxing stay, this place is tremendous. Thanks so much for a fabulous holiday
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

emmanuel d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un séjour parfait
Tout est conforme à l annoncé et aux photos. Un joli petit nid avec tout le confort et en prime un jacuzzi privé et une belle piscine Karl est charmant et très prévenant ! Merci
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elisa N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Top verblijf
Het verblijf was meer dan goed. Al onze verwachtingen waren ingelost. Het is een prachtige locatie en geweldige hosts! Een aanrader
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carola K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wundervoll
Absolut empfehlenswert, wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt, sind super nett empfangen worden, tolle, sehr ruhige Umgebung, Wir kommen ganz bestimmt wieder….
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

lionel a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très très bon séjour
Accueil parfait de Karl, toujours présent pendant le séjour mais discret Logement conforme à la description, tout était très propre, plein de choses à notre arrivée dans le frigidaire Nous avons profités de la piscine du spa et du jeu de boules à notre disposition
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthias G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Matthias G.
Wir verbrachten einen wundervollen Urlaub an der Algarve. Für uns hat alles gestimmt und wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt. Ein tolles Willkommenspaket mit Lebensmitteln und Getränken, eine hübsche Willkommenskarte mit persönlicher Ansprache haben uns gleich positiv überrascht. Der persönliche Empfang war liebevoll und herzlich. Alles war absolut sauber und die Ausstattung war sehr gut. Hier kann man von der ersten Minute an den Urlaub genießen. Wir werden auch im nächsten Jahr wieder kommen. Vielen Dank an Daphne und Karl.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keith P., Wiltshire. United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property & host
The Love Nest cottage and its various outdoor areas were excellent and just as described which made for a great outdoorsy holiday. The cottage is clean & well furnished, including the large comfortable bed & quiet aircon system, so we slept well. All your required accessories and more are included, such as the portable Bluetooth speaker which was great. Karl is on hand next door to assist if anything goes wrong.... unfortunately for us, the hob packed up soon after arriving, but Karl replaced it within 24 hours and in addition provided a new oven as we do lots of our own cooking. Overall an excellent holiday property that I would wholeheartedly recommend, with the perfect host!
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alain H., SAINT-BENOIT

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
merveilleux séjour!
Séjour trés agréable dans une environnement fabuleux . Cottage trés confortable avec prestations haut de gamme (piscine, jaccuzzi...) . Vue magnifique sur l'océan pour des vacances au calme proche des plus belles plages de l'Algarve et des activités touristiques. Des hôtes très disponibles, accueillants. Des vacances formidables au soleil! Alain et Sylvain.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alessandro C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely Place
We came back from Portugal this week and Daphne, Carl and this place are just amazing. The House was very clean and had everything you could ask for. There are several lovely places at the Love nest like the pool with a beautiful view to Olhao and the Ocean, the area with a barbecue and a whirlpool or the boule place. There are some days you just dont want to leave the House:) The location of the house was perfect for us: Fuseta, Olhao, Sao Bras and Loule are near by. Daphne and Carl are the most lovely people we meet in our years in Portugal. Always helpful, always good recommendations. They both make you feel home the minute you arrive. Its the perfect place to have relaxed holidays. Not 1 single thing was negative... We will be back. Thanks and all the best from Germany. Your friends Bianca and Sandro
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect place to recharge your batteries!
Thank you for the most amazing break in your serene little haven. We can not fault the clean and comfortable accommodation and the pool was a godsend in the 30 degree heat. Karl and Daphne were the perfect hosts, they were on hand whenever we needed them but we also felt that we had privacy, even around the pool which is near to the main house. We thoroughly enjoyed lunch at 'Chicken Louis' on our first day with Karl and Daphne and they kindly drove us to the local supermarket for supplies because we didn't hire a car. The private sundeck was blissful and we enjoyed many BBQs while the sun was setting, relaxing in the hammocks and enjoying ice cold beers from the outdoor fridge while sitting in the hot tub looking at the stars. We even saw some shooting stars! We visited nearby Faro and Sao Bras and were impressed that we could use Uber taxis. We would recommend future visitors hiring a car as it would have allowed us to explore even further afield. Overall, we had a wonderful stay. A perfect place to switch off, relax and recharge your batteries. We would recommend without reservation. Thank you again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Christophe P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Séjour agréable
Lieu splendide très reposant

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Fabulous little find
Had a lovely relaxing time here. The villa is so cute and homely. Really well equipped and the hosts are super friendly and helpful. Will be recommending this place to friends and will be coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jean K.

Superb Stay
We have stayed at the Nest 13 times! Its a delight to return to this villa for some R&R, Karl & Daph are great hosts and now our good friends. There are lots of lovely places to explore, a car is a must. Beaches, villages and mountains to soak up the Eastern Algarve atmosphere. Can't beat it,

10/10 Excellent

Manfred G.

Große Klasse
Wie im letzten Jahr haben wir den Urlaub in euren Ferienhaus genossen.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Russell P.

Relaxing comfortable holiday
Our third visit to the Love Nest and it gets better every year! Our hosts Karl and Daph have managed to improve on perfection from the last time we visited, the Nest is very very clean , well kitted out with all the essentials and the best welcome pack I have ever experienced including ice cold beers! If you are looking for a peaceful relaxing holiday in very clean accommodation then this is the place. The best holiday accommodation I have ever visited, great location, well kitted out with many extras and a world class couple who are always on hand if needed to make sure you have the greatest holiday experience. I would not hesitate in recommending this property in fact I have already booked for next year!!!

10/10 Excellent

Nigel R.

Superb property
The Villa is very well appointed inside with a high standard to all furnishings etc. Externally we can’t believe that there is another holiday villa with so much going for it. Swimming pool, hot tub, bbq area, floodlit boules court, ‘African den’, lots of sunbathing areas. Then the friendliness, helpfulness and charm of the owners Karl and Daphne who live next door and are a lovely couple. Location is great in the hills about 10 miles from the coast. It’s very quiet but the Villa is only 15/20 minutes away from very nice towns and facilities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lorna J.

First class plus.could not have been better .
The property was spotless we were treated as members of the family.The service was first class.We would recommend this property to every one without hesitation.The villa. is. Close to so many small towns with good access to some wonderful restaurants.

10/10 Excellent

Martin W.

This property is first class
The location and amenities are perfect and the charming hosts have thought of everything to ensure a relaxing and enjoyable holiday. There is nothing to fault and I would recommend it without hesitation.

10/10 Excellent

Markus R.

Top Unterkunft!
Sehr schöne Unterkunft! Ausgestattet mit allem was man braucht um einen schönen und erholsamen Urlaub zu verbringen! Sehr nette und hilfsbereite Vermieter, die mit vielen Guten Tips zur Seite standen, aber immer im Hintergrund! Sehr zu empfehlen wenn man einen wirklich erholsamen Urlaub an der Algarve verbringen will! Wir können Karl & Daphne und ihr „Liebesnest“ nur empfehlen! Wir kommen sicherlich wieder!

10/10 Excellent

Burghard R.

Herzliche Betreuung durch Vermieterehepaar, sehr freundlich immer mit guten Tipps für den Urlaub
Das kleine Ferienhaus bietet alles für einen perfekten Urlaub. Von hier aus lassen sich die wichtigsten Orte der Ostalgarve wie Faro, Tavira, Loule...in unter 30 min mit dem Leihwagen bequem erreichen. Die Ostalgarve ist touristisch nicht so überlaufen wie die Westalgarve. Hier spürt man noch positiv, dass man in Portugal ist. Wenn man keine Lust auf Unternehmungen hat, bietet die Unterkunft viele Möglichkeiten zum relaxen, aber auch für Aktivität.Wir haben es sehr genossen.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2018

About the host

Hosted by Karl and Daphne

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As a young family we had a very successful happy 20-year trading business in the remote Zulu Kingdom of South Africa.
Being ousred by apartheid politics in 1980 we left to semi-retire on the North Coast near Durban whilst more 15 years “part-time-farming” our extensive Beef Ranch in remote northern Natal
Having more leisure time, we toured extensively and whilst in Europe we fell in love with the Algarve, and promptly acquired a holiday villa, which inevitably in 1995 became our permanent home.
Having acquired more holiday properties to rent out we now enjoy meeting guests from around the world, many of whom are now our dearest friends.
Annually we visit our families in the southern summers of South Africa and Australia and returning home to enjoy and love the Algarve even more.


Why they chose this property

The Ria Formosa wetlands and offshore Islands being a protected world heritage, our part of the Eastern Algarve is fortunately spared from mega tourist developments and consequently remains more traditionally Portuguese; the most friendly and polite people you could ever wish to meet.
An idyllic easy-going lifestyle, festivals, village markets, offshore islands with endless golden beaches, crystal waters and all year sunny blue skies

What makes this property unique

A very peaceful country locality, elevated location set in natural shrub land all around, for unwinding in ultimate relaxation.
With stunning coastline sea views and the offshore islands beckon with uncrowded sun-drenched beaches
Easy access to village shops and affordable restaurants, also several beaches, sport activities and entertainments just a short drive away.



Languages:

English, German, Zulu