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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8280 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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SANTA BARBARA DE NEXE, FARO
  • Estoi Palace
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Faro Marina
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Faro Cathedral
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Spacious family villa, private pool with delightful panoramic views to the coast

A spacious family villa surrounded by a lovely garden with a private salt water heated swimming pool (12 x 5.5 m) with roman steps looking onto an amazing view of the surrounding area only 15 minutes from Faro airport. The living room opens onto a south facing terrace, an outdoor dining area with a complete summer kitchen ,including a charcoal and gas bbq, ideal for relaxing and indulging in Al fresco meals. The villa is situated in a charming area with a simple country bar within a 3 minute walk or Santa Barbara is just a few kms away where you can find all the local amenities such as a chemist, supermarkets and several popular restaurants. The beautiful town of Loulé is just a 5 minute drive which hosts a farmers and fish market every Saturday. Vale do Lobo, Quinta Golf courses and beaches are all within a 15 minute drive.This is an ideal villa for families with young children.

Property manager

Julia PYE

Languages

English, French, Italian

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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 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 152/AL

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Faro

Charneca, a neighbourhood in Faro, is home to this villa. Faro Marina and Olhao Harbour 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 and Falesia Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Paintarena Portugal, or check out an event or a game at Algarve Stadium. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails in the area.
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SANTA BARBARA DE NEXE, FARO

What's nearby

  • Estoi Palace - 13 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Faro Marina - 17 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Faro Cathedral - 18 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Old Town Square - 18 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Faro Island Beach - 26 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

  • Loule Station - 20 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks Mar Shopping Algarve - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪O Cilindro - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pans & Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Pino Algarve - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Spacious family villa, private pool with delightful panoramic views to the coast have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Spacious family villa, private pool with delightful panoramic views to the coast pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious family villa, private pool with delightful panoramic views to the coast?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious family villa, private pool with delightful panoramic views to the coast?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious family villa, private pool with delightful panoramic views to the coast located?

Located in Faro, this family-friendly villa is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Santa Barbara de Nexe Church, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Loulé Municipal Market and Loule Town Market. Loule Gypsy Market and Estoi Palace are also within 6 miles (10 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 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ignacio M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Wunderschön und Erholsam
Das Haus war sehr gut ausgestattet. Es lies keine Wünsche übrig. Wunderschöne Aussicht viel Platz perfekt ausgestattet. Schwimmbad hatte die perfekte Größe für acht Personen. Leider hatten wir eine schwierige Abstimmung mit der Facility Manager beim Ankunft und wir haben den ganzen Aufenthalt nicht rausfinden können, wie man die Lichter im Pool anmacht. War trotzdem einen perfekten Aufenthalt und würden mich jederzeit gerne wiederholen
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bart H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Lovely
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Derek R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Great Villa Perfectly Furnished and Well Maintained
What a lovely villa, it suited us completely. Quiet , well equipped and comfortable. Pool area was perfect for us and our friends and having good WIFI and TV as well as outside entertainment meant that no matter what we did we had appropriate resources. Had a small issue getting into the Villa, but all was good at the end. Will definitely be going back.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stanislao G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise
Wonderful home with a wonderful view. Large, private, villa just up the hill from charming Santa Barbara de Nexe. Only 20 minutes to the Faro area beeches. If you are a cyclist, the rolling hills of Algarve are right outside your door. BTW, a day in Seville is only 2 hours away. We had six adults and 1 teenager and it never felt crowded.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
MrWilliams
As my taxi driver said, this is the proper Algarve and he wasn't wrong. Isolated but close enough for a 20 minute walk to the local town, we (5 adults 2 children) had a great stay. Everything that we needed was on site and we were only a short drive away from anything else we ran short of. Great that the taxi's recognise the villa, never short of transport. All in all a relaxing and enjoyable break
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful layout and size, so well equipped and a real home-from-home.
We were a party of 9, 6 adults and 3 children with ages ranging from 2 to 8. We have had many villa stays across Europe and beyond and Casa Lucia was, without doubt, one of the best. The layout and size was perfect, meaning we could be together when we needed to be but separate as well. The level of equipment was outstanding from crockery and cutlery to the 3 fridges and 2 barbecues, one gas and one charcoal. The pool was wonderful, large and clean and didn't feel crowded even with all 9 of us in at once. Add to this the sports equipment (including a purpose made mini football pitch) with pool inflatables, balls and buoyancy aids and even buckets and spades to take on trips to the beach and it was more than the full package. Easy access to a couple of restaurants and a supermarket in Santa Barbera as well as larger shops and facilities in Loule meant the location was ideal too. I am only sad that we may not be able to go back as we will be a party of 10 next time and need another bedroom. A memorable week for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Holiday
The Villa is superb. The whole family loved the pool and the table tennis. The kitchen inside is very well equipped and it was great to have an outside kitchen. The bedrooms and bathrooms are spacious and there are more than adequate wardrobes , drawers etc., The grounds outside are well kept and there is a grass pitch for football. The roof area is stunning although we didn’t use it very much due to the very hot weather whilst we were there. The dining area outside was used all the time by us. The sitting room is very comfortable and there are various games and books. We all voted it to be one of the best villa we have stayed in. We would definitely love to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well equipped
Lovely property very well equipped , air conditioning in one room wasnt working on arrival but was promptly fixed. Great to have english tv as it was Wimbledon week. Pool lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pete S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large and well appointed villa with lovely pool
The kitchen is massive and so is the living room. Large BBQ area to the side is great for the man of the party. Swimming pool clean and well maintained. Large bathrooms and enough space for everybody. Large telly kept the kids happy too.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay
Good communications from the owners and their agents. Great to be welcomed on arrival by the property manager and brilliant welcome pack no matter what time of day you may arrive. We have stayed in Santa Barbara de Nexe many times so know it well and that Charneca would suite us. Casa Lucia actually outstripped our expectations. The perfect outside areas, great views, pool, shaded terraces, BBQ etc etc, inside the villa is extremely comfortable, spacious well equipped to a high standard and as sports fans we loved the access to Sky TV. Le Marquis restaurant worth a visit. Many thanks from all the family to Lucy and Julia you have a very beautiful villa.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin T., Jersey, Channel Islands

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another fabulous stay
Second holiday staying at this excellent villa. Modern, well equipped with excellent facilities . Updated since last visit also - bedrooms are spacious with plenty of wardrobe space. Living space is well furnished and the outside area and pool are stunning. Another garden space has been added with Hoopoe’s on the lawn every day. Tucked away in the hills and not overlooked with everything you need close by. Excellent holiday for the family, we shall return again!
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Miguel B., Nottingham, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful family time
We have just returned from an amazing family holiday in Casa Crow/Lucia. We spent 7 Days in this beautiful property. Our impression when we arrived was that pictures do not do justice of the real space and comfort offered by the house: It is huge!!!! We received a welcome pack which had all the essentials to get you started including excellent wine and local products. The house comes with EVERYTHING you will need. In special, the kitchen and BBQ. They are l fully and newly equipped. There is plenty of working surfaces, 2 ovens, 3 fridges and a great terrace to eat alfresco. As we traveled during the pandemic, the house provided some face masks, sanitizer and hand wash. The pool had a great size and the outdoor space provided ample opportunity for our party to enjoy different activities. Make sure you study the directions given by the property managers to arrive to the house as GPS systems can get a bit confused. We highly recommend this property ! Thank you Lucy and Richard!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robin T., Jersey, Channel Islands

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent & well equipped villa
Stayed at this lovely villa for 2 weeks during August/Sept 2019. The villa is perfect for a family holiday and was well equipped with all modern ammenities. The bedrooms were well furnished, bright, clean and of a good size. The kitchen was smart and modern with all you could possibly need and the bathrooms likewise. A similar story outside with a large pool (maintained regularly) and patio area with ample sunbeds (of good quality) and seating areas. There was also an upstairs area perfect for sundowners or a space to get away from kids and family! Any assistance required was smartly addressed by Richard the villa manager. A great stay in a great villa, we will be back!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

isabelle g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wonderful stay in a wonderful house
we spent one week in this house near faro with our two families with 4 adults and our children. the house is well equipped, super clean. the pool and the garden are great. the location allows us to discover the algarve area in an easy way. I strongly recommend it
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous villa!
We had a fantastic time at this villa which was exactly as advertised and exactly what we needed for 3 generations aged 6 to 81. The place was absolutely spotless which was a huge relief after a previous holiday rental where cleanliness was not a priority! Many happy hours were spent by the pool and the two terraces - upstairs for sundown in particular! We know the area well and will definitely be back as could not find a single thing that was not perfect ! Thank you Lucy and Julia - see you again !
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Olav S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Casa Crow: Beautiful place for a holiday
Nice spacy bathrooms and bed rooms. Fantastic kitchen and living room. Large swimming pool and a spacyous covered terrace. We spent all evenings at the roof terrace, with its nice view. We had a great time.

10/10 Excellent

Anna e.

EVERY THING YOU COULD EVER WANT FOR A RELAXING HOLIDAY!!!!
This is the second stay at Casa Lucia, the villa is so well equipped for the perfect villa holiday. The villa is very spacious and exceptionally clean. Bright new kitchen and also a new, very comfortable terrace for perfect evening entertaining to watch the sunset with a cool glass of wine. We have stayed in many villas but this one is by far the best we have stayed in. Thank you .
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

yvonne k.

Wonderfull villa, perfect equipped! Here you can enjoy the Algarve.
We spend one week in this beautiful villa. We were 2 families, 8 persons and everyone, kids and adults, enjoyed the stay very much. The villa has everything you need, big pool, wonderful 2 terrasses, perfect equipped new kitchen. Really enough space and a perfect view into the landscape.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chet P.

Great spacious and well equipped villa
Casa Crow is a wonderfully equipped and tranquil villa. There is plenty of space for two families, there was 6 of us but 8 could quite easily have stayed. Lucy and her team were a delight to deal with and the welcome pack was a nice touch and well appreciated. I would suggest a car is essential, although Uber is available and they are able to find it using location rather than address (just make sure you have it saved for the return trip) Any (very few and small) problems were dealt with very quickly and efficiently. The new kitchen is fantastic, lots of space, storage and well stocked. There are two fridges which really help, and save trips to the supermarket. (Continetel ~10mins, Apolonia ~15mins) Apolonia is recommended. There is also an outside fridge by the BBQ. Around the outskirts of Almancil, you will also find some fabulous restaurants. For some reason there were a lot of wasps (not normally an issue). We found keeping the outdoor space clean and using Citronella candles (in buckets) very effective. The pool (heated) was used day and night, really big and deep too. There is a wonderful roof terrace which we made good use of, the BBQ (Gas and Charcoal) is a great size, with plenty of seating and beds around the pool. The Table Tennis Table also got good use (might be worth bringing your own bats and balls) WiFi was quick and plenty of coverage. Lots and lots of TV Channels although we rarely had it on. A really good villa, which more than helped make it a great holiday. I'm sure we will return soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Adrian R.

Well appointed villa
The villa is well appointed and comfortable. There is a large swimming pool and the poolside terrace has an abundance of seating. This, coupled with the outside barbecue area, makes the villa ideal for families. We found the rooftop terrace to be a delightful place to relax with a drink, to catch the last rays of sun each evening. The air conditioning was very much appreciated, particularly as the temperature around the pool reached 47 degrees during our stay!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lorna J.

Wonderful villa which we would recommend to anyone.
The villa is outstanding with amenities to suit our party of 6 adults and 2 children of 3 generations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

vibeke v.

passende ferievilla for flere familier
Stedet bærer noe preg av alder, men synes å være under oppgradering. Enkelte detaljer var mindre barnevennlige, f.eks. stikkontakter i gulvet i stuem, men alt i alt en hyggelig fereivilla, flott plassert i Faro-området. Meget hyggelig betjening som tok i mot oss da vi kom, under oppholdet med praktisk hjelp ved behov, samt ved renhold.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Really lovely Villa
We were looking for a villa that was inland, quiet, heated pool and lots of space for the kids. This villa didn't disappoint. The villa was huge, the pool/terrace area was lovely and we also enjoyed the roof terrace with the beautiful views. Villa had everything we required for our self catering holiday and was set up well for our baby. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

A perfect holiday
My wife and 2 children could not have had a better holiday. The villa is absolutely perfect both indoors and outdoors. It is only 20 minutes to Faro airport, 20 minutes to the beaches near Quinta Do Lago and Vale Do Lobo, and the local supermarket has everything you need. there are also some super restaurants very nearby, most notably Le Marquis (http://www.restaurant-le-marquis.com). The views are amazing, particularly from the incredible roof terrace (ideal for evening drinks), and the outdoor furniture is plentiful and luxurious. The owners also made sure that they were contactable if anything went wrong, not that anything did go wrong. All in all we couldn't have had a better two weeks and look forward to returning. Huge thanks to the owners for helping myself and my family have a wonderful holiday.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Georgina M.

Wonderful villa for our family holiday of 3 generations
We've just returned from a fabulous week's stay at Lucy and Julia's gorgeous villa - clean, spacious, comfortable and with every amenity supplied. We especially enjoyed the wonderful seating area outside, with comfy seats and couches in the shade, and study wooden sunbeds for those who love to brave the heat! The rooftop area was beautiful for evening drinks watching the sun go down, and the large pool was a hit with us all. Inside the villa, the sitting room and its 3 very comfy sofas were perfect for relaxing, and the TV and games system looked great, although we never really got around to using them much. Ceiling fans and air conditioning kept us cool. The kitchen was well equipped, and the second fridge freezer in the laundry room was perfect for storing drinks. Gina, our contact in Portugal, was very helpful, meeting us at the villa and showing us everything the villa had to offer, but also later in the week when we had some questions. We also had a worry about the pool around 9pm one night, and she organised the pool maintenance man to come round within about 10 minutes, despite the lateness of the hour. All in all a fabulous holiday; we were very sad to leave...
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

About the host

Hosted by Julia PYE

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Why they chose this property

We bought the villa as a family home with the view of settling down here during the quieter winter months.The quiet hilly surroundings offer cooling summer breezes wth g glorious views of the coast and surrounding countryside.

What makes this property unique

Having Faro airport within 15 minutes drive is a huge advantage when we have family visiting.
We are enchanted with Loulé and its open market.
We love the local restaurants in Santa Barbara de Nexe. So much to do and explore for all the family.

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English, French, Italian
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