Nestled in the hills overlooking Vilamoura, Casa dos Sonhos offers a serene retreat within walking distance of historic Boliqueime village and four lovely restaurants. With orchards on both sides, grazing land nearby, and sounds of owls at night and songbirds in the morning, unwind by the wood burning fire or enjoy alfresco dining with a BBQ.
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Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
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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.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach loungers
Pool/Spa
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the villa: 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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Pets not 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
Property Registration Number 106597/AL
About the area
Located in Loulé, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. Balaia Golf Village and Vilamoura Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Falesia Beach and Vilamoura Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Vilamouratenis Center or Vilamoura Tennis Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking. Visit our Loulé travel guide
Does Private Villa, Hillside, Sea View in Quiet Area, Own Pool, 20 min to the Beach have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Private Villa, Hillside, Sea View in Quiet Area, Own Pool, 20 min to the Beach pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Private Villa, Hillside, Sea View in Quiet Area, Own Pool, 20 min to the Beach?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Private Villa, Hillside, Sea View in Quiet Area, Own Pool, 20 min to the Beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Private Villa, Hillside, Sea View in Quiet Area, Own Pool, 20 min to the Beach?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Private Villa, Hillside, Sea View in Quiet Area, Own Pool, 20 min to the Beach located?
Situated in the mountains, this villa is within 6 miles (10 km) of Dom Pedro Golf: Millennium Golf Course, Dom Pedro Golf: Laguna Golf Course and Dom Pedro Golf: Victoria Golf Course. Dom Pedro Golf: Old Golf Course and Pine Cliffs Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Private Villa, Hillside, Sea View in Quiet Area, Own Pool, 20 min to the Beach Reviews
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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.
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.
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!!
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.