Villa With a Private Pool Within Walking Distance of Carvoeiro Town Centre
Villa Papoilas is a spacious 4-bedroomed villa with a private swimming pool, which can be heated for an extra cost, within 10min walk to Carvoeiro town centre and its beach. The villa is well equipped and fully air-conditioned and has fibre optic internet.
All accommodation is on the main ground floor: two double bedrooms and two twin rooms, en-suite bathroom to the master bedroom, a second full bathroom with double sinks and a large walk-in shower, further separate toilet, lounge and the dining area and a fully equipped kitchen. The lounge and the dining area open to the terrace which leads to the swimming pool. There are steps from the terrace down but with a child gate on top of the stairs. The private pool is about 5x9m and has a shallow end with Roman steps for easy access. Built-in BBQ and an outdoor sink, seating areas and sun beds (8). Optional pool heating is charged at 200€/week.The villa is located in the end of a small cul-de-sac road with secure parking (lockable gates to the road). Some sea views from the garden but especially from the roof terrace.
Property manager
Ms S. Carr
Languages
English, Finnish, Portuguese
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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The property is destined for family holidays and couples sharing. We do not accept (young) single groups, or hen and stag parties.
A refundable breakage deposit is collected on arrival.
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 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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 21072
About the area
Lagoa
Located in Lagoa, this villa is near the beach. Albufeira Marina and Marina de Lagos are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Carvoeiro Beach and Benagil Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Slide and Splash Water Park, or check out an event or a game at Algarve Racing. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
Carvoeiro, Faro District
What's nearby
Carvoeiro Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Carvoeiro Boardwalk - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Vale Centeanes Beach - 9 min drive - 2.7 km
Benagil Beach - 13 min drive - 6.9 km
Marinha Beach - 15 min drive - 8.6 km
Getting around
Lagoa Ferragudo Station - 15 min drive
Portimao (PRM) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
Smilers Bar - 10 min walk
Restaurante Oasis - 9 min walk
Jomar - 9 min walk
Organic - 8 min walk
A Vela - 9 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Villa With a Private Pool Within Walking Distance of Carvoeiro Town Centre have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Villa With a Private Pool Within Walking Distance of Carvoeiro Town Centre pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Villa With a Private Pool Within Walking Distance of Carvoeiro Town Centre?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Villa With a Private Pool Within Walking Distance of Carvoeiro Town Centre?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is Villa With a Private Pool Within Walking Distance of Carvoeiro Town Centre located?
This family-friendly Lagoa villa is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Carvoeiro Beach, Paraiso Beach and Algar Seco Rocks. Vale Centeanes Beach and Carvoeiro Boardwalk are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Stayed as a group of 8 adults
Great villa within easy reach of centre. Quite a steep hill but taxis very cheap if you don't fancy the walk back.
Well presented and very clean.
Would stay there again.
Really lovely villa up the top of the hill. Lovely pool area and great to relax and sunbath. Great space and large rooms and kiving room area.
Great location and we even enjoyed walking up the hill. Recommended!
Perfect!
Great communication with host.
Transfers organised for us.
Villa spacious and clean.
Perfect for our family group of 7 adults ranging from aged 21 to 75
Great villa that met all our family holiday requirements
A very spacious villa, in a quiet area, with all required facilities, including a pool that was the perfect size and temperature for a family. Great location with just a short walk into Carvoeiro. Sam, the property manager, dealt with any questions very quickly. Overall we had a great trip and would highly recommend this villa
Very clean property - nice little welcome pack. All bedrooms with aircon . A really lovely pool and pleasant gardens. We didn’t hire a car as the town was only a 10 minute walk but the hill down ( and up!) is really steep so a car would be recommended.
Overall it ticked all the boxes for us and would recommend
to to others.
Amanda R.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jörgen F.
27 July 2018
Beautiful villa with everthing you need
We spent a week in villa Papoilas in July 2018. We were eight people from 3 to 79 years of age. We enjoyed it very much, the villa had everything we needed, spacious, well-equiped kitchen, perfect pool. And location was fine, 10 minutes walk to the village/beach (which is 15 min to come back up the hill). We had a rental car which we mainly used for going to the large supermarket (10 min).
Beautiful villa in great location close to the centre of Carvoeiro which was only ten minute walk down the hill. Longer coming back, especially pushing a buggy up the steep hill, but taxis very cheap.
Villa was very well equipped and pool was perfect for relaxing. A number of steps down to the pool area from the verandah but safety gates fitted for young chindren. Beautiful sea views from the roof.
WILLIAM M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bill B., Lisbon Portugal
26 Sept 2018
Perfectly located villa
Along with 2 other couples my wife and I spent a wonderful 9 days in the villa. It's charm is augmented by the professional set up from Sam who manages it to Celia who comes in and tidies up and cleans. Extremely well equipped , comfortable , airy and spacious it's perfect for couples or families. Our holiday was made even better by us being allowed to take our dog who loved roaming the lovely gardens.
The villa is a 10 minute walk to the centre of Carvoeiro ...15 minutes return due to the hill!
I highly recommend the villa.
The property was well equipped and no shortage of kitchen utensils/crockery. The pool was large and Sam was brilliant at arranging the heating of it for our 13 month old so she didn’t get to cold in the water. Bedrooms were a really good size, plus bathrooms. Built in BBQ was used twice in our week’s stay. The only thing we struggled with was the walk to and from the town centre as there was a steep road to contend with. Having a 75 year old and also a pushchair was a little daunting, but made the most of taxis which was not to expensive between 5 of us. Overall a lovely holiday had!
Needs more maintenance. Some footpaths had bricks missing, some locks on doors did not operate as they should and an awful permanent smell of drains from the cloakroom WC such that the window had to be kept open.
This is a wonderful villa for a family holiday and we really enjoyed our stay there. There are four good sized bedrooms, including the master bedroom with an en-suite, and they all have air conditioning. The pool area works really well, with a decent sized swimming pool and plenty of space around it for sun loungers, as well as a built in family sized barbecue and seating area which we used several times. And we found that the flow from the living room onto the balcony and then down to the pool worked really well. There were six of us and we could all do what we wanted in comfort but still feel in contact with everyone else. The villa is quiet but only a short walk from the lively town of Carvoeiro where there are plenty of shops and restaurants - the walk back is up a steep hill as others have noted but you can get a taxi instead for under €5.
The villa was as described. Sam was fast in communicating and definitely facilitated both our entry and exit from the villa.The children enjoyed the pool immensely though the weather was a bit chilly. We either walked into town and took an Uber back or drove down and back. The kitchen was well equipped and the house was comfortable even though a bit outdated and with an unrepaired broken water line in the master bedroom.. Our main issue was the laundry. With two children and light packing, we needed to wash clothes. The washer was perfect, but the drying racks kept blowing over. A line for hanging clothes would really help. Despite the described downsides, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay there and would recommend it, especially for families with children who enjoy pools.
We had a great holiday, the villa is very welcoming and homely. There is everything you need - wonderful pool, well equipped kitchen and comfy beds. Lots of space for families. Sam was very helpful. Couldn't recommend it highly enough.
Rien à dire tout était parfait pour passer des vacances en famille. Maison et piscine très propre .
Proximité de la page malgré une colline à remonter pour rentrer.
Très bon accueil, Sam est très agréable. Nous reviendrons.
Idalina T.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Bridget N.
14 July 2018
Fantastic
We had a brilliant holiday with our family. The villa had every home comfort and was great for the children who loved the swimming pool and the garden. Everything was spotless and well kept and actually looks better than the photos show. I would definitely recommend this villa as it’s in a excellent location just a short walk into carvoeiro and it’s lovely sheltered beach and has lots of restaurants and bars although it’s a steep hill walking back you can get a taxi which costs about 4-5 euros.
Bridget N.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Liz H., UK
27 Sept 2017
Great property. Spacious. Well equipped. Clean.
Every need catered for. Location great -apart from huge hill on way home - but do-able! Pool area wonderful. Only criticism is outside tables not big enough for more than 4 people each - ok can put together but not same height. Also would benefit from pull out shade over verandah whilst eating/reading. Otherwise super. Loads of equipment in kitchen. Other furnishings comfortable. We had a great holiday. Manager very helpful and on call when needed.
Liz H.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Clare M.
16 Sept 2017
Excellent spacious villa perfect for families
We stayed at Villa Popoilas for a week in June. There were 4 adults and 4 children and the villa was spacious enough for us all to be there without being on top of each other. It was very well equipped with everything we needed and very clean. The maid came in a couple of times and changed towels etc. The outside space was really lovely and beautifully kept. Loads of places to sit and enjoy the sun etc. The pool was a real highlight! Excellent size and loads of space around it and again kept really clean. The walk into town is about 10 mins but it's a steep hill so you need to be fairly fit but wasn't a problem for us. Sam Carr is the lady we dealt with when booking and she is very friendly and easy to deal with. This was our first time in a villa and we were not disappointed. In fact we were spoilt! Definitely recommend this villa.
Clare M.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Gary L.
22 June 2017
brilliant villa
seven of us stayed at this villa, lots of room, pool was great as was the Barbeque area, lovely to sit out by the pool at night with all the pool lights on. wi-fi was ok if you were in the main room, The walk down into town is less than 10 minutes, but coming back it is up a big hill , still if your reasonably fit its ok. A taxi back is about 5 euros. I think its best to have a car as there are many brilliant beaches around the area, and the big supermarkets are to far away to walk too and carry shopping back, but you could get away without having one as the town is close. Sam is easy to deal with, everything was done right. If you are coming by car do yourselves a favour and when you get the instructions to get there by Sam, look it all up on goggle maps as the villa is tucked away in a cul de sac,
All in all i would recommend staying here.
Gary L.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Chris R.
21 May 2015
Wonderful holiday villa
We have just returned from a week at Villa Papoilas. This was or family's first visit to Portgual and we could not have chosen a better location. The six adults in our group had a brilliant time, helped by wall to wall sunshine for the entire week.
The villa is stunning. Spacious, immaculately clean and equipped with everything you could possibly need, it is set in large well maintained grounds. It is in a quiet location with a lovely sea view.
We walked into town every night to eat at a different restaurant and walked our meal off by dealing with the hill on the way back! We particularly enjoyed our meal at l'Orange which is a short walk away.
Carvoeiro itself is very clean with a compact town centre and small town beach which manages to has an unspoilt feel to it. There are loads of restaurants within easy walking distance. Other activities include a road train ride and boat rides from the seafront area.
We hired two cars at Faro but in the end only used them to get to and from the airport, and for a short ride to the Splash and Slide waterpark so I think you could easily manage without one.
I would thoroughly recommend this area for a family holiday in the sun, and Villa Papoilas in particular. It is a credit to its owners, and to Sam and her team who work hard to present it at its best. We will definitely plan to return in the near future.
Thank you.
Chris R.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Alan K.
28 May 2014
Excellent holiday property
My family and I have just returned from a week in this villa. It lived up to and beyond our expectations. The villa is in a quiet road which is a five or 10 minute walk (downhill) into the centre of Carvoeiro where there are plenty of restaurants and bars, the sea and the beach.
Sam Carr provided very clear instructions as to how to get to the property from the airport and on how to access the house, it was all very straightforward. We were delighted to find the villa very clean, with large comfortable rooms. As we had a baby and a toddler with us Sam had provided a cot and a high chair which made life easier for us. The kitchen had a dishwasher, oven and microwave with plenty of cutlery, plates, cups. glasses and utensils. The washing machine was in a cupboard in a little courtyard next to the kitchen. The swimming pool was large and there were plenty of sunbeds and swim towels were thoughtfully provided.
I always try to be objective in my reviews and I can say hand on heart that I cannot find one thing to fault in this villa. I've already started a savings plan so that we can come back again. Thanks to Sam and your team for a wonderful holiday.