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Smart TV, fireplace, stereo
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pool
  • Kitchen

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Malhadais, Boliqueime, Faro
  • Balaia Golf Village
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • The Strip
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Falesia Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private Villa, Hillside, Sea View in Quiet Area, Own Pool, 20 min to the Beach

Our villa is located in the hills overlooking Vilamoura within walking distance of the historic traditional Algarve village of Boliqueime and 4 lovely restaurants. We have orchards on both sides of the property and grazing land in the fore ground where you will often find a herd of goats and sheep with bells.

The name 'Casa dos Sonhos' means 'House of Dreams' and we really hope you will find it is your dream holiday home.

To reach our villa you will pass along small drystone wall lined single tract roads overhung with olive and carob trees. At night we can hear owls and at first light song birds fill the air with their calls. If you are looking for peace and quiet this is the spot, but if you want to have a day at the beach or a night on the town were close enough for an Uber or self drive.

The property has both a wood burning fire for the winter and a wood burning BBQ for alfresco eating, wood is provided in with the fee. The pool is attended to twice a week and the garden once a week. The garden and house is fed from our own bore hole and the drinking water is filtered by a reverse osmosis water purification system, which means you do not need to buy bottled water.

All our bedrooms have AC and if you're staying in winter the largest en-suite has full under floor heating. The villa is home for 10 months a year and is only let in the peak summer period and Christmas and New Year when we will go back to the UK to see our family. As a result you will be renting our beautiful home and not just a property only available to let.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Falesia Beach. Enjoy features like an outdoor pool and laundry facilities. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a private pool.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 13 minutes by car from Balaia Golf Village and 14 minutes from The Strip
Private Villa, Hillside, Sea View in Quiet Area, Own Pool, 20 min to the Beach offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

We prefer to not accept single sex groups and reserve the right to cancel bookings if, after discussion, we feel that our villa is not suitable.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Outdoor pool

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 106597/AL

Private Villa, Hillside, Sea View in Quiet Area, Own Pool, 20 min to the Beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Villa, fantastic pool and well appointed throughout. First class communication with Sarah.Had a great stay would certainly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful holiday in this beautiful villa. The standard of accommodation is very high and very comfortable with air-con in the bedrooms. The pool was fantastic and the outside area is very nicely done with plenty of loungers, chairs and sunshades, and a lovely shaded eating area on the terrace. The villa is in a very peaceful spot but only a short drive to the coast. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert I.

Liked: Cleanliness

A relaxing stay

Comfortable villa in a quiet part of the Algarve.Uninterrupted views to the coast from the patio/pool area, and no neighbours in sight.Close to a small village, but with several bars/restaurants a short drive or walk away.Well situated for exploring, and several good beaches within 20 minutes drive if that is your thing.Had everything we needed. Would return.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

abbe p.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a lovely time at Sarah’s villa. The villa is clean and you can tell it’s someone’s house as it is really well cared for. The bedrooms are roomy and all have air con for when it gets hot. The pool and outside space is fab, we enjoyed the pool. There are plenty of sun loungers for those who need to stay out of the sun. We didn’t spend much time inside the villa in the lounge / dining room as the outside space was so good. 2 bbqs was a treat to be able to eat at the villa. We mostly ate out. Mondays is tricky in the local village - but we went to the local burger place it was great - one of our party is vegetarian and she said the vegi burger was really good. We went to many a supermarket on the last day found pingo near villamoura which seemed the best one.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gaynor

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful villa in a quiet area.

The villa was immaculate and furnished to a high standard and had everything you would need and more. It was very spacious and the pool area was lovely with plenty of outdoor seating and umbrellas and also had areas to eat on the balcony (under the shade) or just chill with a nice glass of wine ! It was pure bliss and relaxing in a very quiet area, just perfect. We hired a car and visited lots of the beautiful places in Portugal. Lidl & Aldi are a short drive away and enjoyed eating out at Vilamoura marina and the beach was lovely too. We recommend hiring a car which was very easy, picked up at the airport. Would definitely return. Gaynor P
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful!

We had a lovely stay at this villa. For us, it was a perfect location - just outside the village in a quiet and private spot but with easy access to the village, beaches and towns in the Algarve by car. The villa is exceptionally well equipped and very very comfortable both inside and out. The little orchard gave us fresh figs, lemons and limes! The pool is a great size for swimming, play and relaxing. Sarah - our host was very helpful and always prompt in replying to any questions. Thoroughly recommend!!
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely holiday

We had an amazing holiday. The villa was just as described. Weather was perfect. Beds were very comfy, shutters kept the light out so we had a great nights sleep. The pool was nice and it helped having plenty of parasols. We enjoyed eating out at the local town, villamoura and vale de lobo. Overall villa was great quality with everything we needed.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicky M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Delightful villa

Villa and owners were/are fantastic. The villa is a quiet road off of any main roads, walking distance to a small little town. The villa has everything you need and has a lovely view over Boliqueime with the sea as a background. Rooms are great sizes, bathrooms and kitchen are excellent for us as a family of 4. We had a lovely stay and cannot fault anything.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

A fantastic property. Quiet, clean, beautiful pool & gardens, comfortable beds, spacious rooms. Car definitely needed & driving (through the village & steep driveway) takes some getting used to, but definitely worth it. Fabulous holiday.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic!!!

Just fantastic!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

vanessa v., Ittre

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

We had a great stay at Sarah's house. The house and its 3 bedrooms were perfect for our family, the pool where we could spend many of our mornings was clearly a plus. Communication with Sarah was very easy, information about the house and the various people who look after the garden, pool and house was clear. You should know that the gardener comes several times a week to empty the bins and look after the garden. We didn't mind, but he does come several times a week, sometimes unannounced, so if you like your privacy, that's good to know. The jacuzzi shown in the photos is no longer there either, but at 40 degrees we didn't miss it ;) Finally, we really liked the peaceful setting of Boliqueime. A car is clearly necessary, as the centre of Albufeira is a 15-minute drive away.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023