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Beautiful, Private Family Villa with Great Pool and access to Beaches, Mountains

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Casa Lucile villa front view
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Villa within Monte Canelas
View from 'Love Island' corner
View over the garden

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8155.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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  • Algarve International Autodrome Raceway
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Rocha Beach
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Alvor Beach
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Portimao (PRM)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Outside shower

Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Beautiful, Private Family Villa with Great Pool and access to Beaches, Mountains

Video of Casa Lucile:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35nBVHG7rR4

This beautiful, spacious villa has hosted many happy holidays. It can comfortably sleep up to 8 & provides a great base for those who want to visit the beautiful Algarve beaches, golf courses, race and go kart tracks, mountains and historic sites.
The villa sits on a large private plot with extensive well developed gardens offering excellent privacy. With a great pool (10m x 4m) and many indoor / outdoor games, plus modern kitchen and BBQ it's a chance to entertain and play at home. Outstanding local restaurants and bars means you can choose when you want to visit the busier tourist hotspots.

Although in a secure, peaceful area within a community of individual, exceptional homes Casa Lucile provides a great central location for those who want to get out and about. This may include visiting the lovely Algarve beaches such as at Alvor (9 miles and a 14 minute drive), golf courses – Penina (5 miles), Autodromo racetrack (4 miles), Lagos (13 miles), mountains – Monchique (14 miles), and/or go shopping - Aqua Mall (10 miles).

For the young and within walking distance on Monte Canelas, we are delighted to now have an excellent new playground, with snacks and picnic tables and benches as well as a fountain (with pet water fountain) plus various fitness equipment. (See photos).

Excellent broadband / wifi makes this a great option for your virtual office. You may even choose to take a longer break, out of season.
The villa is professionally cleaned throughout before your visit and a commercial laundry is used to ensure all bedding and towels are 100% clean.

The entrance way leads into a spacious reception area with a luxurious new lounge (c30m2) on the left which has a large leather suite and smart TV plus a dining area with new table and 8 chairs for more formal dining.
On the right the hallway leads to the guest bathroom and the 1st bedroom, with views directly out to the pool. The kitchen and utility area is further down the hall with access to the back garden. The large games room area with Smart TV, has two patio doors which access the covered terrace with BBQ, that also leads straight out to the pool. The 2nd bedroom on the left also has patio doors which lead to another terrace at the rear.
Also from the reception area is a beautiful marble staircase with glass and steel rail leading to the 1st floor
On the upper floor the first, ensuite bedroom has patio doors leading to a narrow balcony with views overlooking the lush gardens, pool and countryside beyond. The larger master bedroom has a spacious terrace with sun loungers, perfect for taking in the southern aspect and day long Algarvian sunshine, as well as enjoying views to the Morgada Golf Course and to Monchique.

The villa has recently undergone a total renovation including a new lounge and games room, 3 new bathrooms and a new kitchen installed. There is also A/C throughout.
The large kitchen has excellent facilities, plus there is an integral BBQ; giving great flexibility for both indoor and covered outdoor dining, plus the option of informal eating around the pool. Also, with some of the best restaurants you will ever experience close by, meal times are always a special occasion.

Just a short drive away is Alvor, a local fishing village where you can buy supplies at the fish and meat market or experience the extensive range of cuisine offered by the many restaurants within the old town. There is always live evening entertainment, plus other night life.

In terms of activities, you are well placed to explore all the water sports (at the beach or at the water parks), and land based activities including golf, cycling, auto sports (F1, World Super bikes etc) plus go-karting and track days, and even sky diving. Alternatively, why not take a mountain walking or step back in time to visit local castle, ruins, churches etc. There is also a zoo close by.
There are indoor/outdoor games to be played at the villa. Or ... just lounge by the pool, read a books or view one of the DVDs provided. Great wifi means all internet services are readily available.

Video of Casa Lucile:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35nBVHG7rR4

One of our visitors took a video of the villa a few years ago and kindly sent it over:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=k-wl74J6fNY


Property manager

Simon Williams
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Masses for kids to do at the villa and outside
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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 indicated that 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 158435/AL

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Portimão

Located in Portimão, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. While the natural beauty of Alvor Beach and Rocha Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Marina de Lagos. Travelling with kids? Consider Mina Park and Slide and Splash Water Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • International Kart Circuit - 9 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Alvor Boardwalk - 16 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Algarve International Autodrome Raceway - 16 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Rocha Beach - 25 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Alvor Beach - 26 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

  • Portimao Station - 21 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Petisqueira A Oficina - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Solar do Farelo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Encontro de Amigos - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Le Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fonte de Pedra - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful, Private Family Villa with Great Pool and access to Beaches, Mountains have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Beautiful, Private Family Villa with Great Pool and access to Beaches, Mountains pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful, Private Family Villa with Great Pool and access to Beaches, Mountains?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful, Private Family Villa with Great Pool and access to Beaches, Mountains?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful, Private Family Villa with Great Pool and access to Beaches, Mountains located?

This family-friendly Portimão villa is located by the sea, 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Alcalar Megalithic Monuments, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Aqua Portimão Shopping Center and Le Meridien Penina Golf. Golf do Morgado and International Kart Circuit are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Frank E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jørgen Torpe K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything as promised
Super nice house. Clean, private and everything just as promised. Easy, quick and very friendly contact with owner. Can recommend 100%
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely villa
Had an amazing time
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isaac C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect pad
This house is glorious and has everything. Initially thought the level of amenities couldn't possibly be included in one home, but they can. A swimming pool, table football, pool table and table tennis. The TV room is comfy, there are two dining tables and the showers/bathrooms are clean and warm. You'll need a car for the location but equally you don't really need to leave if you don't want to. If you do leave, there are lots of great little day trips (and the local winery is very cute too). Would strongly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiago C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Impressive Villa
A really good and well-maintained villa. The check-in and communication with Simon went perfectly; he's super friendly. The villa is very well-equipped, and it was thoroughly cleaned and maintained. Everything is as presented in the photos. The location, 'Monte Canelas', is also super calm and quiet, yet close enough to Portimão.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely villa
Spacious for 4 adults. Pool was lovely, if a bit cold in October. You need a car but there are things to do fairly nearby and the larger supermarkets well stocked.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Szawlowski D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleasant stay
This property has everything to stay and enjoy your vacation. If you want to go visit other places it is best to have your own car though
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helena M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friends Holiday!
This villa was absolutely perfect for us and had everything we needed. Simon was very friendly and accommodating throughout the whole booking process and during our stay. Great peaceful location, not overlooked at all and only a 20-25 minute drive down to some really lovely beaches! Will absolutely be recommending this villa to friends and family!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Urs M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tolle Unterkunft
Alles perfekt
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julian M., Oakville, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing private villa with a great pool
We stayed at this villa for 5 nights in August 2023 and everyone had a great time. Our teenagers loved the pool table and wifi of course. The villa is very well maintained, modern, spacious, and has a great pool. We also appreciated the privacy during our stay. Thank you Simon.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo W., Sheffield , United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Villa
I have stayed in a fair few villas over the years and this is one of the best ones ! Set in a large plot, plenty of parking up the driveway. Gardens surrounding the villa are mature and offer privacy. I stayed here with my parents and my two grown up kids, so there was plenty of room with the four bedrooms for everyone to have their own space. Fully air conditioned which was needed in the 35 degree heat we had during our stay! Refurbished new Kitchen is well stocked with everything you need. Comfortable beds and sofas. I would second the previous reviewer that the front bedrooms do need some darker curtains or blinds to keep out the sun. About a 15 min drive to Alvor which was our favourite as much less rowdy than Portimao! Also sampled the great local restaurants. Simon the owner and Lena the property manager were brilliant to attend to the couple of issues that we had during our stay. We have already booked again for next year!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

SEBASTIEN B., LE PLESSIS GRAMMOIRE

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lieu parfait pour vacances entre amis et famille
Nous avons passé une superbe semaine à la Casa Lucile - située dans un lotissement, tout est à disposition dans la maison pour passer un bon moment. Merci à Lena qui a toujours répondu à nos messages très rapidement!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jr R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Fun
Our family of 2 adults and 3 teens enjoyed our stay at Casa Lucile. The kids loved the pool. There was enough room to spread out. Everything we needed was here. Easy to get to the beach towns. My only advice to the owners would be to invest in blinds or shades. The sun comes up early! Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Fabulous
The villa is absolutely gorgeous. It’s got everything you can need from games to kitchen equipment. Loads of space. The pool and outdoor area is fabulous for relaxing, chatting, eating lunch etc. the garden is beautiful and it’s so nice to be surrounded by lovely plants. Booking was smooth, the instructions are great and the place was spotlessly clean. There were several houses under construction around the area, a couple of which did create a lot of noise during the day. This was really unfortunate because we did book this place to relax by a pool, but it’s not something the owner can do anything about. We went out every afternoon but the mornings were somewhat disrupted! Once those closer houses are complete, it would be a tranquil haven, I’m sure.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mathias B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Männertraum
Billard, Kicker, Tischtennis und 10 Minuten zur Rennstrecke Portimao. Genialer Kurzurlaub mit den Jungs. 5 Sterne habe ich gerne gegeben.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Xavier A., canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful secluded house
Very private, great accomodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family wedding holiday
Fantastic stay in Lucille, great place and every thing you needed was there . Great owner Simon and prompt accurate replies which were most appreciated. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Benedetta B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
OTTIMO
Villa con giardino e piscina, molto comoda e spaziosa dove potersi rilassare ma anche dotata di intrattenimenti di ogni tipo e per ogni età. Posizione tranquilla lontano dalla confusione.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ilse S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing holiday July 2022
We were a group off 7 persons ( adults , teenagers and little one ). Very good location near to Alvor , but you need a car to visit the area . The house was spotless , stayed 2 weeks and after 1 week new sheets, cleaning off the house . Everything what you needed was available, the pool very clean and nice size . Would recommend to everyone and hope to come again one day
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun, clean, well maintained villa
Great villa, with lovely pool and lots of games and things to do for the whole family. Thank you for sharing it with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alberto T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un finde semana perfecto
Nos alojamos un fin de semana para ir a ver las motos al circuito, la casa edsta perfecta para poder pasarlo muy bien en ella y cerca del circuito. Muy bune servicio
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

EJ v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious villa with nice pool area.
Casa Lucile is very nice villa to relax and enjoy a good holiday with family and friends. The pool area is great and the games (table tennis, pool table, etc) are a great bonus for entertainment. The villa is well located to make trips to Lagos, Alvor, Silves and the famous Algarve beaches. The owner of the villa Simon is very helpful and responsive. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anja B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wohlfühloase
Wir waren schon oft in Portugal, allerdings hatten wir es selten, dass das Gesamtpaket so passt. Simon war jederzeit für mich erreichbar und hat alle meine Fragen sehr schnell beantwortet. Selbst als unser Flug wegen Corona annulliert wurde und wir umbuchen mussten, war er flexibel und half uns. Vielen Dank dafür!! Es war wieder ein traumhafter Urlaub an der wunderschönen Algarve in einer absoluten Wohlfühloase mit einem Riesenpool für die Kids und ausreichend Beschäftigungsmöglichkeiten.

10/10 Excellent

Ivane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
La maison idéale pour des vacances en Algarve
Nous étions 7 amis et avons passé une semaine en Algarve, à la Casa Lucile. La maison est spacieuse et tout confort (3 salles de bain, une grande cuisine...). En extérieur, la grande piscine et les différents espaces (de jeux, détente, salon de jardin...) permettent facilement de vivre dehors et profiter pleinement du grand soleil ! Le positionnement central de la maison permet de découvrir l’Algarve sans faire trop de voiture. En contact régulier avec Simon avant le séjour, tout s’est merveilleusement déroulé ! Je recommande les yeux fermés. Merci encore pour cette superbe semaine !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

James T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay June 2019
The Villa fully met the online specification. The location was good for visiting both the local facilities and the western Algarve region. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend.

About the host

Hosted by Simon Williams

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We are Vel and Simon Williams, from Wales, living in Worcestershire.

We own and run a business coaching company which keeps us busy too much of the time. We'd love to spend more time in the sun!

We are life long fans of the Algarve, and especially villa holidays. Although we have travelled much of the world, we always wanted to eventually settle on one place for regular holidays. We have been proud owners of Casa Lucile since 2012.

We'll be travelling over a few times ever year, but are keen to share this happy home with others of a like mind.

Any questions? We would love to hear from you.

Why they chose this property

We were looking for a villa that provided privacy and some peace and quiet, but was not isolated. Something with easy access to the beach and other areas of interest, but away from the crowds.

Lucile has most of the facilities of home, plus a great pool. You can dine like kings or just crack open a bottle of vino and enjoy all the local produce. Alvor indoor market (15mins) is a perfect place to shop - fish straight from the sea, wide variety of meats, cheeses, breads, fruits etc.

In contrast Alvor also has a great street leading to the harbour where there is a fantastic selection of bars and restaurants for when you'd like to 'pick the pace up a little'.

What makes this property unique

Lucile gives a great sense of freedom. Up for an early swim followed by breakfast sat out by the pool. Never move any further than this, or spend the day on the beach, up the mountains, or 'mall' shopping.

Near by is a vineyard where you can test the quality of the local grape. Also close to the villa is Penina for top class golf, Auto Dromo for World Super Bikes and go karting / track days, a Riding Centre and great road / mountain biking.

There are many books & games to keep you entertained.

Local TV is not great…. , so we have invested in wifi (very good here) and 2 new smart TVs for Amazon Prime, Netflix etc.

Languages:

English

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