Lovely, Privacy, Relaxing, Overlooking Natural Protected Area, Close to Beaches

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4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10250 sq m

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Parking available
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Fireplace
Kitchen

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Porches, Faro

Senhora da Rocha Beach
‪6 min drive‬
Marinha Beach
‪11 min drive‬
Benagil Beach
‪14 min drive‬
Portimao (PRM)
‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

The property is located in Central Algarve between Porches and Armação de Pera in a relaxing location overlooking an unspoiled 60 acres valley.
The villa is 3 min by car to the village of Armação de Pêra and its white sand crystal waters beach (6 km long) and 10-15 min to other 13 beautiful beaches). It is a unique 2 acres property fully fenced , Surrounded by 60 acres of unspoiled green valley(National Protected Area). The place is very calm with total privacy and surrounded by similar properties. There is a large infinity swimming pool (17ftx33ft), barbecue, 15 000 sq.ft of grass and gardens. Restaurants, supermarkets, coffee shops, bank, post office at a distance of 1,5 Km. Important note: The Villa is officially authorized for renting by the Town Hall and Ministry of Tourism of area of Algarve.

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Baltazar D.

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Languages

English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

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Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number 2674/AL

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lagoa

Located in Lagoa, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Albufeira Marina and Balaia Golf Village are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Senhora da Rocha Beach and Marinha Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Aqualand Algarve and Slide and Splash Water Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Porches, Faro

What's nearby

Senhora da Rocha Beach - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
Marinha Beach - 11 min drive - 6.4 km
Benagil Beach - 14 min drive - 8.4 km
Salgados Beach - 16 min drive - 11.4 km
Carvoeiro Beach - 18 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

Silves Station - 17 min drive
Portimao (PRM) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

‪Natalia Maria Domingas Bentes - ‬18 min walk
‪Vila Vita Biergarten - ‬19 min walk
‪Restaurante Leão de Porches - ‬14 min walk
‪Blues Bar - ‬3 min drive
‪Tasca 26 - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Lovely, Privacy, Relaxing, Overlooking Natural Protected Area, Close to Beaches have a pool?

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

Is Lovely, Privacy, Relaxing, Overlooking Natural Protected Area, Close to Beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lovely, Privacy, Relaxing, Overlooking Natural Protected Area, Close to Beaches?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely, Privacy, Relaxing, Overlooking Natural Protected Area, Close to Beaches?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Lovely, Privacy, Relaxing, Overlooking Natural Protected Area, Close to Beaches located?

This family-friendly Lagoa villa is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Praia Nova, Senhora da Rocha Beach and Trilhos do Algarve. Aqualand Algarve and Nossa Senhora da Rocha Chapel are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

5 September 2024

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

Fantastic villa!

The villa was perfect in every way. Its in a beautiful setting with gorgeous views and feels really private and secluded even though you're only a few minutes drive away from amenities. There's loads of outdoor space and a huge infinity pool which was a big hit with the kids. Inside the villa is really spacious, spotlessly clean and well equipped. The location of the villa is fantastic - Armacao de Pera and the beautiful beaches of Praia Grande are within easy access but its also a great base for exploring the rest of the Algarve. We had a wonderful stay and would highly recommend.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

13 August 2024

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

Superb!

This villa gave us everything we needed for our holiday. It is absolutely lovely, especially the gorgeous infinity pool, which was plenty big enough for our family of 9. The bedrooms were great with really comfortable beds. The living area was spacious and the gardens are beautiful. The location is great, down a quiet street which means it isnt overlooked at all - it looks over a quiet valley. The villa was really clean and everything was dealt with smoothly - Baltazar is easily contactible and communicated everything we needed to know before we arrived. The village of Porches nearby is truly a hidden gem, away from the tourist crowds but with some wonderful restaurants. It is possible to walk to Porches from the villa and there are plenty of other towns within driving distance. The only thing to say about the villa is the kitchen is quite small so be aware if you are planning to cook. Overall, we absolutely loved our stay and would return in a heartbeat difficultnearstreetsarfantadtic.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nir D.

4 July 2024

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Amazing villa in a perfect location

What a gem! The house is way better in reality than in photos. Amazing pool, tons of space and privacy, and the view.... close to a chick vineyard, old town center and a quick drive to all beaches and attractions Baltazar was gracious and professional, the house is clean and loaded with everything one might need A++

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate F., Liverpool

16 September 2023

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

Couldn’t fault a single thing, the perfect holiday!

We’ve been travelling to the Algarve for nearly 10 years and have stayed at a lot of different properties. We booked Villa Garbe last minute after another villa owner let us down with just one weeks notice and despite the panic, it turned out to be the best thing that could have happened. The villa is stunning! It’s in the most fantastic location, and in our opinion close to the best beaches in Portugal around the Lagoa district. It’s so peaceful, no noisy dogs, music and on a quiet resendential street away from the main road. If you’re looking for peace and quiet this is for you. The grounds are very big and picturesque with a large, deep infinity pool that was very clean. Every window looks out over the hills and out to sea in the distance. The whole place is spotlessly clean, very well equipped and had a great living area and comfy bedrooms. We were welcomed with a lovely welcome basket from Baltazar and when we had a small issue he kindly arranged for it to be fixed straight away. Thank you. Overall, an amazing holiday in an amazing villa. We will be saving up to come again!

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan W.

4 September 2023

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Perfect holidays

Everything is perfect, the house, the pool, the view, the silence with no neighbour, the communication with Baltazar. All the shops and beach are at 5 min by car Thank you very much

Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julian R., Oxford

8 August 2023

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Beyond exceptional- just exquisite!!

So - this was a pretty late booking and we were getting a bit panicky!! We being 2 grandparents in our 70's, son and daughter in law (late 30's) and children aged just 3 and 6. We had holidayed in Portuguese villas together several times previously and wanted something comfortable , spacious and tranquil - we were not disappointed. The villa is lovely and I need to say the photos do not convey how stunning is the location - it is exceptionally peaceful and for the entire holiday we were on our own and totally undisturbed with views of the countryside across the huge pool (what a bonus). We decided to "risk" not hiring a car as we would have needed an estate or similar so we used Uber exclusively - trips to the supermarket were 5 Euros return and only slightly more to reach golf courses (Dad and Grandad) and beaches/water parks (the whole family). The gamble was a huge success saving us literally hundreds of Euros over the 2 weeks. As everyone on the reviews has already said the area lacks for nothing in shops, beaches, entertainment and restaurants at significantly lower prices than more vaunted areas in this brilliant part of Portugal. We really had a fabulous 2 weeks and then there is Balthazar who looked after us royally . If you don't believe he can be as amazingly efficient as everyone else has said then think again. We were only sorry we never got to meet him in person - a top guy. We are still buzzing - if you get the chance book it. You will love it. We did.

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison F.

12 September 2022

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

Fantastic Villa, great location

We have been renting villas all over the Algarve for 20 years and this is the best one. We wanted a private, quiet location within a short drive from shops, restaurants and bars. We wanted a good sized swimming pool, a comfortable bed and decent air conditioning. We got all of that at Villa Garbe. The kitchen was very well equipped. It is a great base from which to explore the surrouding area by car, and an Uber into Armacao de Pera was just 5 euro. Finally I would like to thank our host Baltazar. He responded to our small queries quickly and positively. We will definitely return here in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sophie S., Luxembourg

10 September 2022

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Très belle villa calme et reposante en pleine nature

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour dans cette très belle villa. La terrasse et la piscine à l’arrière donnent sur une magnifique réserve naturelle. La villa est située dans un endroit calme mais proche des plages et commerces.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pedro J.

23 August 2022

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Amazing

Amazing house, amazing facilities. Amazing host.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

14 August 2022

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A wonderful stay in a beautiful villa with lots of nearby attractions, beaches, water parks

We had a wonderful three weeks in Villa Garbe. The villa had everything we needed including poolside lounges and comfort bean bags. The pool was great for the children. The large outdoor table and substantial BBQ meant we could enjoy alfresco dining or do a short walk to porches for an evening meal. Baltazar, our host, was really helpful and responded quickly to queries. A fabulous holiday for friends and family.

Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate W.

13 August 2022

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Villa in great location with beautiful pool

We are 2 families who holiday together every year. Villa Garbe was perfect for the age range of kids/young adults from 11-18 as well as us adults. The pool was the highlight, just beautiful and kept the kids and adults alike amused for hours. The villa was clean and functional and it was lovely that everyone’s bedroom had its own patio doors onto the garden. Close enough to walk to Porches, the nearest town and a short cab ride to the beach so great location. Can’t recommend it highly enough. Thank you to the owner for his prompt communication too with any queries.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

13 July 2022

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Happy Days!

Spacious villa.lovely surroundings. It was just the kitchen that was a little small. Thankyou Balthazar for a happy week,making memories.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

21 June 2022

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Villa Garbe

Great stay. Host was very attentive and the Villa provided a great holiday destination with everything you need for relaxed stay.

Stayed 21 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

26 August 2021

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100% recomendable!!!

Hemos pasado unos días geniales en la casa! Es Preciosa! Amplia, muy cómoda, cuidada hasta el más mínimo detalle!!!. Baltazar estuvo en todo momento pendiente por si necesitábamos algo. Como digo en el título totalmente recomendable!!! :) Muchas gracias!!!

Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo Luis G., Tavernerio

13 August 2021

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Probably my best Holidays Ever...

Probably my best Holidays ever. The place has a mystic atmoshere. The pool- The House. The Architectire and simplicity of shapes anda garden. The Landscape, The wheather. The sorroundings. Its not in words that should be described but in sentiments. Do you know what? Must Live Such an Experience in this Villa. Thanks Baltazar. Thanks to your family too for sharing with me and my family such a special place in the world!! See U Soon! Guillermo

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro B.

7 August 2021

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Great house for a family holiday

We had a fantastic holiday here and would recommend 100%! It was honestly all perfect. The house is super clean and even nicer than the pictures. It has everything you could need for a perfect stay! The pool is beautiful and very well maintained, while we were there Mr Eduardo came twice to make sure everything was clean and ok. We stayed there 2 weeks with our parents and our 2 children (2year old and 3 month old) and Baltazar the owner even got a new cot for our baby which was perfect. Baltazar is super attentive and nice! We look forward to coming back!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

carla c.

24 August 2020

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Casa muito bem adaptada a familuas

Foram 8 dias de férias muito bem passados casa muito bem equipada, bem estruturada sobretudo para famílias grandes, tranquilidade e paisagem fantástica. Deixava a sugestão de colocarem 1 snooker... Adoramos

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

17 August 2019

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Cracking villa in a great location

Our family of six (two adults and four children) thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The location of the villa was a short drive away from all of the amenities which is what we were looking for. The villa was lovely and we were very pleased with it, and it was exactly as advertised. Two builds; The sofas in the lounge weren’t very comfortable for an evening of relaxing, they really could do with replacing for something more substantial. The other build would be to have a visitors book, we find local recommendations second to none. The owners had kindly provided many great books on the locations and best beaches etc, but there is nothing like recommendations from people who’ve stayed. All in all a fantastic holiday!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Valerie R.

12 August 2019

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Un séjour parfait

Nous avons séjourné deux semaines dans cette superbe villa en Juillet 2019. Tout est parfaitement conforme aux descriptions et aux photos jointes. La villa est idéalement placée à proximité des plages et des magnifiques criques de l'Algarve. Cette villa dispose de tous les éléments de confort nécessaires à un séjour parfait. Elle est située dans un havre de paix. La piscine est parfaitement entretenue. Un grand merci également à Baltazar pour sa disponibilité et sa gentillesse. Nous recommandons cette magique villa pour des vacances très réussies

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter A.

10 July 2019

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Such A Relaxing Place To Stay

We had a very enjoyable and relaxing 2 weeks at Villa Garbe. The house is very well designed for either a couple like us or for larger groups. The living and sleeping accommodation are in separate wings and everything is well maintained with everything one would need. Garbe is in a very peaceful location overlooking Vale do Olival, a protected natural area, and yet is only a 10 minute walk into Porches or a 5 minute drive to the coast. The grounds are beautiful with a lovely pool and are not overlooked, all of which adds to the feeling of privacy. Balthazar, the owner, was most genial and answered our questions promptly and in a friendly way. We would highly recommend this villa, the area around Porches and the service from Balthazar.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ursula V., Brussels, Belgium

2 September 2018

Mooi smaakvol ingericht vakantiehuis met een schitterend zicht

Het huis is comfortabel en erg mooi ingericht. Voldoende ruimte voor 2 gezinnen met kinderen. Zowel de woning, de tuin als het zwembad zijn erg netjes en goed onderhouden. De eigenaar evenals de verantwoordelijke dame ter plekke zijn attent en makkelijk bereikbaar voor vragen of kleine probleempjes. Het zicht vanop het terras en vanuit het zwembad is spectaculair. De woning is makkelijk bereikbaar en goed gesitueerd voor diverse uitstappen of strandbezoek. Deze woning is zeker een aanrader!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

7 August 2018

Lovely villa, great pool. Very relaxing.

Villa was great for two families sharing. Spent lots of time in the pool which was a good size for 8 people. Owner was very helpful. Would highly recommend.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Owen L.

23 July 2018

Absolutely brilliant!

The Villa massively exceeded our expectations. There were 6 adults, 2 children and an infant in our group and all of us thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We have all discussed returning to same villa next year as we loved it so much. The Villa itself is well kitted out. A cot and high chair were provided at no extra cost upon request and communications with the owner were seamless. The whole place was immaculate and the views from the infinity swimming pool are sublime and you can even see the sea! Porches is a hidden gem in the Algarve and there could be nowhere better to stay to experience this than at this villa. OL

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Keith R.

31 May 2018

Amazing Villa, Amazing Owner, Amazing Location

As soon as we got to our villa, we were met by a local lady who gave us the keys and a quick tour, even though we didn't arrive until 11pm. This was really appreciated. As soon as she let us through the front door, we knew we were in for an amazing week ahead. The villa was bigger than we expected. It had everything we needed to enjoy our stay and the location was amazing, really quiet with some lovely views. The owner himself was always reachable, before and during our holiday, and always responded quickly to questions or queries. When something was accidentally broken (nothing urgent), a replacement arrived the next day. He was such a lovely man and did everything he could to make sure we had a lovely holiday. This is the first time I have used a service like HomeAway to book a villa (previously booked directly through someone we knew), and this man has given me the confidence to book again. He was so nice. Portugal itself is a gorgeous country and the locals were very welcoming. There are so many beaches within a 20min drive, probably something like 20, some as close as 5mins away. Highly recommend doing the cave tour by boat down at Benagil Beach, was a highlight for us. I cannot recommend this villa highly enough. Everything about it was amazing. The bedrooms were all a great size, plenty of bathrooms etc, the front room was large with double sliding doors opening out on to the patio and down to the pool which was excellent and the kids spent hours in. The owner was excellent and couldn't have been more helpful. The location was quiet but only 5mins drive to Armacao de Pera and about 20mins to Albufeira. A handful of supermarkets are within 5-10mins drive or so and a couple of waterparks also only 10mins drive away. We will have to visit Portugal again one day due to the country having so much to offer and a week just wasn't enough. And if we do, we would not hesitate in staying in this villa again. Just amazing....

Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Valerie C.

23 August 2017

Superb Villa in amazing location, peaceful and immaculately clean thoughout

On arriving at the villa we were blown away with the position and views. The layout of the house was brilliant. We stayed as a group of nine - parents, kids, sister, brother in law and grandparents and everyone said what an amazing holiday villa it was. We ate at the villa most days and had some wonderful meals together. The supermarkets are very close by but a hire car is a must to explore further a field. The villa is located in an ideal central position between two water parks, ideal for the children. A great holiday in an amazing villa and one I will struggle to beat. Whilst I don't usually return to the same holiday location, I think I will be, as this area of Portugal and the Villa is just AWESOME😀

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017

About the host

Hosted by Baltazar D.

This property is managed by the owners. Please feel free to contact us for any further information towards a safe journey and unforgettable stay at our place.

Why they chose this property

Excellent weather and location. Incredible relaxing place with great privacy with gardens and a private infinity swimming pool. The nearby beaches are white sands and crystal waters. Excellent place to relax after playing golf at nearby courses. Also, there are lots of great activities in the surroundings: boat trips to caves, scuba diving, fishing and many other water sports.
Nearest restaurants and cafés at 800 yards(Porches).
At Armação (1500 yards) many restaurants with excelent fish.
it is 4 min by car to Aqualand Alcantarilha,6 min to Slide& Splash at Estombar,15 min to ZooMarine at Guia all of them excelent for children.
The Sand City is 3 min away.
A large shopping Center is located at Guia 15 min by car.
We have at the villa several books with detailed descriptions of either walking trails and bike trails.

What makes this property unique

Privacy; Safety; Relax; Large windows overlooking a large garden, pool and natural protected valley

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English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

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