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spacious, close to beach, great seaview, garden, fireplace

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Casa Boa Vida living room
Interior
living room with view to dining area and kitchen
view from dining area to living room
dining area with partially glassed ceiling

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6188 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Salema, Algarve
  • Salema Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Burgau Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Praia da Luz
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Portimao (PRM)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Crib and 2 Child Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Schlafzimmer 1

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

spacious, close to beach, great seaview, garden, fireplace

Dear sun worshipers and adventures in need of a holiday!
'Casa Boa Vida' is situated at the edge of the charming fishermans village amidst Europes biggest natural reserve "Costa Vicentina". It is the perfect starting point for exiting trips. We always felt enchanted by Salema and its sourroundings. We will provide selfdrawn maps for you to get to know the insides and to help you fall in love, too.
„Casa Boa Vida“ is a quite, spacious, homely Atrium house very close to the beach, with fireplace and a little garden and has great see views. From here it is only about 300 meters to the centre of the village with restaurants, shops and the beach.
The house comprises of a living area of 188 m2 on 2 floors. The bottom floor consists of a spacious comfortable living room with fire place. The dining area is separated but open towards the living room and adjoins the well provided kitchen. The light streaming in from the Atrium through the partially glazed ceiling of the dining area creates a special atmosphere in the dining and living area. The living room with its big sliding glass doors is facing south with view into the little evergreen garden. There is also a guest bathroom on the bottom floor. On the upper floor there is the fully glass-roofed Atrium, 3 bedrooms of which 2 are equipped with balcony. There are 2 bathrooms with daylight. One of them is equipped with WC, shower and bath, the other one with WC and shower. From the upper floor you have an wonderful view on the near sea, the small village and into the green country. Apart from the building the property comprises of the little garden and a big yard with parking space for 3 cars. (Please open 'more details' for further description.
Amenities of the house:
living room: 2 three-seater sofas, 1 armchair, fire place,books,travel guides, restaurant guides
dining area: extendable table for 4 to 8 people, highchai
kitchen: table with 4 chairs, dish washer, gas cooker and
electric oven with grill, fridge with freezer, coffee machine, toaster, juicer, cook books, washing machine,
bedroom 1: en-suite, double bed (king size), spacious fitted cupboard, balcony
bedroom 2: double bed, spacious fitted cupboard, balcony bedroom 3: children’s room with bunk bed for 2 children, cot on
request, range of toys and books for children of different ages (2 tennis rugs, kite, sand toys, rhythm musical instruments, Playmobil, puzzles, board games, soft dough, paint box …)
garden: garden chairs and table
other: hair dryer, iron
final cleaning after departure: 40 Euro, prices for heating according to actual costs of usage
long-term rent: please ask for special offers
The house is equipped with electric heating. In the winter months it is usually sufficient to additionally heat the fire place in the evenings only.
Catering: self catering, bedding and towels inclusive, please bring beach towels.
Car is useful but not necessary, it is possible to rent a car or scooter in Salema, at the airport or in Lagos. We can help you renting a car. If you do not want to rent a car you can travel by train from Faro to Lagos and take a bus from Lagos to Salema. As well there is an airport shuttle from Faro to Salema.

Property manager

Angelika and Michal
Premier Host

Languages

English, German, Portuguese

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Reisebabybett (120cm x 60 cm) vorhanden
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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 39518/AL

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Vila do Bispo

Located in Vila do Bispo, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. While the natural beauty of Praia da Luz and Dona Ana Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Marina de Lagos. Travelling with kids? Consider Lagos Zoo and Wavesensations - Sagres Surf School & Camp. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Salema, Algarve

What's nearby

  • Salema Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Figueira Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Burgau Beach - 18 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Praia da Luz - 23 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Luz Beach - 26 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • Lagos Station - 29 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A Boia - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Miam - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Atlantico - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪O Lourenço - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Beach Bar Burgau - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is spacious, close to beach, great seaview, garden, fireplace pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at spacious, close to beach, great seaview, garden, fireplace?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at spacious, close to beach, great seaview, garden, fireplace?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is spacious, close to beach, great seaview, garden, fireplace located?

Nestled on the beach, this Vila do Bispo holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Salema Beach and Figueira Beach. Boca do Rio Beach and Furnas Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andreas G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great location for a paired down vacation

Great location. The hosts are very friendly and supportive. If you intend to use the internet beware that the signal is very weak and nonexistent much of the time
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seb C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect house and location

We absolutely love staying here. It was really well equipped and a great size. I can't recommend it enough.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marietta K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ein Ferienhaus zum Wohlfühlen

Wir haben uns in dem großräumigen Ferienhaus sehr wohl gefühlt. Gute Restaurants, Strand und (im November) ruhiger Fischerort sind in Laufnähe. Der kleine Garten ist sehr lauschig, und schön bewachsen, hätte aber aus unserer Sicht etwas mehr Pflege verdient. Das WLAN im Haus war leider etwas zu schwach. Hier haben die Vermieter aber Abhilfe angekündigt. Unser besondere Dank gilt den netten Ferienhausbesitzern, die mit ihren umfangreichen Ausflugs- und Restaurant-Tipps zu einem erlebnisreichen Urlaub beigetragen haben.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ferien in Salema

Die Unterkunft war Tip Top. Die Fragen die wir den Eigentümern gestellt haben waren immer prompt beantwortet worden. Wir Empfehlen die Unterkunft weiter!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anni S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Das Haus ist ein Traum

Wir drei Mädels haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Das Haus ist perfekt eingerichtet, die Küche hat alles was man sich wünscht
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Alles da, was man braucht und super entspannend

Wir verbrachten eine sehr entspannte Woche in dem Haus, dessen Ausstattung alles bietet was man in einem Ferienhaus so braucht. Schon der Checkin war entspannt und unkompliziert, ebenso wie der Checkout. Vom Balkon des großzügigen Master Bedrooms im OG sieht man das Meer, der kleine Garten bietet Platz für gemeinsame Essen in natürlichem Schatten. Überhaupt ist das Haus sehr geräumig und durchdacht geschnitten. Die Kleiderschränke sind groß und enthalten ausreichend Bügel, die Küche ist komplett und praktisch für Selbstversorger ausgestattet mit u.a. mehreren Kaffeemaschinen (Filter, French Press, Bialetti), große Wäscheständer sind vorhanden - es war einfach alles da was man braucht. Ein großer Intermarche ist mit dem Auto in 10 min leicht erreichbar. Mitte September war die Umgebung sehr ruhig. Eine steile Strasse führt zum nahen kinderfreundlichen Sandstrand und weiter zum Ortskern. Weitere sehr ruhige Strände können zu Fuß erreicht werden, festes Schuhwerk und sicheren Tritt vorausgesetzt. Die deutschen Vermieter stellten schon vor der Anreise umfangreiches und sehr hilfreiches Infomaterial inkl. Lageplänen der verschiedenen Strände zur Verfügung. Ordner u.a. mit diesen Plänen, einer Liste der verschiedenen Restaurants mit kurzer Beschreibung, sowie mit den Bedienungsanleitungen wichtiger Geräte lagen im Haus aus. Im Ortskern befinden sich mehrere Restaurants. Meeresfrüchte und frischen Fisch bieten mehrere Restaurants, man sollte jedoch reservien.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Großzügiges Haus für den Familienurlaub

Es war eine tolle Zeit und der Kontakt zu Angelika und Michal war sehr unkompliziert. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Ich kann es nur empfehlen. Die größte Herausforderung war die Einfahrt zum Grundstück 😉, aber machbar und sollte niemanden abhalten hier zu buchen. Es ist alles da was man braucht.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Carmen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ein tolles gemütliches Haus

Das Haus ist total liebevoll und gut eingerichtet. Wir haben uns vom ersten Moment an wohl gefühlt und hatten einen tollen Urlaub.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Silke O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Geräumige Wohnung in schöner Umgebung

Wir haben unsere Zeit sehr genossen. Wohnung ist empfehlenswert. Netter und direkter Kontakt mit den Vermietern.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Franziska J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tolle Unterkunft

Wir haben den Aufenthalt in dem Haus sehr genossen. Es ist sehr groß und bietet genügend Platz für Familien. Sogar Spielzeug und Bücher waren für die Kinder vorhanden. Die Gastgeber Angelika und Michal waren stets für uns erreichbar und antworteten schnell auf unsere Nachrichten. Die Nähe zum Strand ist super, auch wenn der Weg zum Haus sehr steil ist.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Geheimtipp an der Algarveküste

Uns hat es super gut in der Casa Boa Vida gefallen, zumal es für uns als Familie mit zwei Kindern und Großeltern super ausgestattet war. Alle waren rundum zufrieden, jeder konnte sich lassen in diesem Raumwunder an Haus. Selbst der kleine Garten/Terasse für die mittagliche Pause ein herrliches Plätzchen. Die Kinder haben jede Menge zu spielen gefunden, es gibt genügend Bücher in allen Altersklassen und Sprachen, Sandspielzeug und Surfbretter. In Salema herrscht eine familiäre Atmosphäre, wo jeder seine Ruhe findet um sich einen ausgiebigen Strandurlaub mit lecker Essen zu gönnen. Bei Problemen kann man sich jederzeit an Angelika und Michal wenden, die wirklich bemüht sind das alles rundum passt! Habt ganz herzlichen Dank. Wir kommen aufjedenfall wieder!
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home!

The property is as described and shown. We felt very comfortable here during our 1 month stay. Loved the interior and back garden area. Loads of space. Kitchen was well equipped and we appreciated all the other extras that were available, including the avacado tree that was providing fruit! Hiking and beach were great...the hand drawn maps were very useful for exploring. Hosts were helpful and very responsive. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful outdoor space

The highlight of this house is the backyard : trees and birds, plenty of space to sit and relax, with shade and sun. A short walk from one of many beaches. Very easy communication with Michal and Angelika.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceeded expectations

We loved Casa Boa Vida and Salema. Before we arrived Michal answered our questions about the house and the area thoroughly and right away. Directions to the house were easy to follow and we loved the detailed hand-drawn maps of the surrounding area. Restaurant recommendations were helpful and accurate. The house itself is spacious and airy. I especially loved the quiet I found sitting on the patio and balcony, as well as inside the house. House is spacious, well stocked and everything is labeled well so it’s easy to find what you need. We loved everything about our stay at casa boa vida! I really can’t believe my luck in finding Michal snd Angelika’s home for what felt like 5 days in paradise.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Uneingeschränkt zu empfehlen

Wir hatten zwei sehr schöne Urlaubswochen in dem Ferienhaus. Mit unseren drei Kindern haben wir vor allem den Platz und die Ausstattung genossen! Es ist wirklich alles da, von Grill bis zum Kinderpuzzle! Das Haus ist ruhig gelegen, sauber, sehr gemütlich eingerichtet und fußläufig zum Strand und Restaurants. Dankeschön für den schönen Aufenthalt!
Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jens B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gerne wieder

Ein sehr angenehmes Haus mit bester Ausstattung ganz nahe am wunderschönen Küstenwanderweg und nahe am Meer gelegen. Prima Kommunikation mit den Vermietern und der Ansprechpartnerin vor Ort. Im Garten wunderbare Gelegenheit zu ausgiebigen Mahlzeiten.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pedro R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peacefull

The property is very cosy, with plenty of space and equiped with everthing we need for a very good holidays.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

José B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

+ Location + Space - Water Pressure - Could be more clean It was a good stay and to have lunch in the outside was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria del Mar G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Muy buena experiencia

Una casa preciosa, espaciosa y comoda. El propietario ha estado en todo momento pendiente. El unico inconveniente es la
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Praia da Salema

A casa era maior do que parecia pelas fotografias. Elevado grau de higiene.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home in a small seaside village

Lovely home, immaculately kept with all the amenities you could require. Fatima was lovely to deal with and helpful with any questions we had. The front bedroom is quite loud, so if you are light sleepers you will need earplugs. You definitely need a car to get around, if you want to explore outside of Salema, but easy enough area to navigate. The driveway was nerve wracking to get into and out of (it’s a tight fit) but we managed to not scratch the rental! The brochure could be updated - some of the restaurants were no longer in business and when asked for assistance on renting a car, they couldn’t offer any (but it says they would in the brochure). Checking in was a bit tricky because we we’re told we had to call (not text) the housekeeper ahead of time to let us in, and have 100 euros for a deposit. Our euro SIM card wasn’t working well, but thankfully we could Skype her. We then had to set up a time the day we left to get back the deposit. Just found it a bit tedious. Aside from those minor details we highly recommend staying here! It’s very spacious relaxing spot with beautiful gardens and views!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ina E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Genau das, was wir gesucht haben

Wir bedanken uns für eine sehr erholsame Woche in einem wirklich tollen Objekt, das durchaus auch für größere Familien geeignet ist. Es war alles wie beschrieben und wir haben uns sofort zu Hause gefühlt! Für diejenigen, die mit Kindern reisen, ist im Objekt auch alles vorhanden, was bei nicht so tollem Wetter hilft - Bücher, Spiele, Beschäftigung - für größere Kids auch WLAN. Die Gegend ist, für alle, die aktiv sind, bestens geeignet. Die liebevoll zusammengestellten Hinweise und Tipps zum Erkunden der Gegend (kleine und größere Wanderungen) sowie zu Restaurants (man kann echt lecker essen) haben uns sehr geholfen. Vielen Dank dafür! Ein kleiner Hinweis vielleicht - der Weg zum Strand und einige der Wanderrouten sind recht steil, also weniger geeignet für Menschen mit eingeschränkter Mobilität oder mit Kinderwagen. Ein (Miet-)Auto ist hier dringend zu empfehlen. Für uns war das kein Problem und es ist auch überhaupt keine Kritik - mit Blick auf unsere Familie (Eltern, Kinder - die diesmal nicht dabei waren) ist uns dies nur als Einschätzung aufgefallen. An Angelika und Michal nochmals ganz herzlichen Dank für das Willkommen und für eine tolle Woche „Auszeit“.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang Max K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gepflegtes Haus in großartiger Umgebung

Das Reihenhaus in guter Lage zum Strand und den Restaurants im Ort, ließ keine Wünsche offen. Wir haben alles so vorgefunden, wie beschrieben und den Aufenthalt genossen,.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holger F., Erlensee

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ein toller Urlaub in Salema

Unterkunft wie beschrieben. Die Beschreibungen für Wanderungen, Tipps für Restaurants und Ausflugsmöglichkeiten waren 1 a und sehr hilfreich. Wir haben sehr gerne in dem liebevoll bepflanzten Garten bei herrlichem Wetter gefrühstückt oder Abend zusammen gesessen.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Angelika and Michal

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Dear guests
We are Michal and Angelika and are renting out our beautiful holiday home, amidst Europe’s biggest coastal natural reserve. There is so much to discover here and the sun is shining wastefully like nowhere else in Europe. We feel enchanted by this country and its people and may be it will be just the same for you.

(Since outumn 2017 booking procedure has changed with homeaway, if you have any questions you can call us)

Why they chose this property

With more than 3000 hours of sunshine per year the south-western Algarve is the sunniest area in Europe. At the World Travel Award 2012 the Algarve won 7 prizes among others the Award 'Europe's Leading Beach destination' for it's more than hundred unusually beautiful beaches. On top of it 70 of the beaches were awarded with the Blue Flag for their exceptionally clean water, among them Salema beach.

What makes this property unique

Because we’ve been living in the Algarve for a long time we know the place and have quite a few insider trips, that we happily pass on to you. We can help you book a car, hire a baby-sitter, book surfing lessons, a climbing or mountain bike tour, horse riding lessons ... In the house you’ll find descriptions of possible walks, excursions, day-trips and other useful information. We would be glad to have you as our guests.

Languages:

English, German, Portuguese

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