10/10 Excellent
BEV P.
19 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quintessential modern Algarve villa
Spacious, modern, private, well designed with living/dining areas inside and out to suit either morning, afternoon or evening summer days relaxing. Always a nook to "hide away".
Ideal for our 3 generation family stay with "oldies" downstairs bedroom/ensuite and "parents and children" sleeping upstairs, both with ensuite or bathroom.
Pool and surrounds are lovely with range of comfortable seating. Complimented by stunning Bougainvillia, hibiscus etc. Pool is visible from indoor living area so ideal for younger children.
Location is very quiet, at end of gated street with aspect over pines. Balcony has the sea in the distance through the pines.
We hired a car as had young children, but I walked via the golf course (mindful of guests teeing off) to the beach and praca easily for a 66 y.o. not so fit person.
Furnishings, fittings and decor are quality. Decorated with a mix of interesting artwork, objects and family touches. Kitchen great and opened to outdoor dining area. Everything (including free wifi and air con throughout house) worked A1.
Favourite nooks 1. The pool (late afternoon shade on hot days!), curled up on very comfortable outdoor lounge step away from pool, admiring the garden foliage. -2. The dining area in garden patio off kitchen for family dinners at end of the day. 3. The balcony off master bed upstairs. Relax with a glass of whatever and enjoy aspect through pines to sea (not into a neighbour's villa!) 4. Living area - curl up with a book from the library and savour the light, sun and space for all to enjoy. 5. Roof terrace at sunset.
Photos do not do this villa justice. Host Betina has been excellent - genuinely warm, answered all my mundane questions, and prompt replies.
What more can I say. For our family (Australian/English) it was a "once in a lifetime holiday" at Vale de Lobo where the weather was sunny, very warm but not "too hot", beaches not overcrowded, and safe, scenic location.
The villa was all I hoped for and more. Thank you Betina for sharing it with us.
BEV P.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019