Beautiful cliff-top villa with pool ,vineyard and breathtaking ocean views
This lovely villa is all on one level in a very quiet location on the cliff-tops between Praia da Luz and Burgau. It stands on extensive private grounds , walled and gated for privacy ,which include a vineyard stretching almost to the ocean front. The kidney shaped 10 x 5 pool is surrounded by terracing with plenty of garden furniture, with a lovely lawn area ,mature flowering shrubs and fruit trees. The entire villa has been refurbished and the accommodation offered is extremely comfortable and attractive. New modern kitchen with granite work surfaces and two new bathrooms each with travertine tiles , a shower, toilet , sinks and bath. All of the windows and patio doors have been replaced with thermal aluminium upgrades, substantially improving the insulation of the villa in both summer and winter . Very spacious dining/sitting room with sea views. Sliding doors lead to the large conservatory with stunning views over the vineyard to the ocean. Master bedroom with King size bed, wardrobe with mirror doors, patio doors to the terrace and outstanding sea views. En suite bathroom with bath ,separate shower and double vanity a.Second double bedroom with mirrored wardrobe, hand painted Alentejo furniture and doors to the terrace overlooking the ocean. Two further twin bedded rooms and family bathroom . Additional. roof terrace for sunbathing .
Property manager
Donald
Premier Host
Languages
English, French
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For bookings from Nov 1st-Mar 31st each year 105 euros / week is included for electricity in the base rate . If more , an excess charge will be made.
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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.
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Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 13984/AL
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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Lagos
Located in Lagos, this villa is on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Praia da Luz and Porto de Mos Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Marina de Lagos.
Discoveries Wax Museum and Lagos Living Science Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Does Beautiful cliff-top villa with pool ,vineyard and breathtaking ocean views have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Beautiful cliff-top villa with pool ,vineyard and breathtaking ocean views pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Beautiful cliff-top villa with pool ,vineyard and breathtaking ocean views?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beautiful cliff-top villa with pool ,vineyard and breathtaking ocean views?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beautiful cliff-top villa with pool ,vineyard and breathtaking ocean views located?
Situated on the waterfront, this villa is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Burgau Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Praia dos Rebolos and Luz Beach. Praia da Luz and Cabanas Velhas Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Chose this villa for a family get together with our adult children. Beautiful location, views and walks on coastal path. Lovely pool and garden made for a memorable stay.
Beautiful villa in a beautiful setting, we felt very spoilt. Great location, very private and near lovely areas/beaches. The pool is fabulous - we had it heated which was especially good for the first half of the week, as it was very windy. Whole experience and stay went above and beyond our expectations. A very special place.
A BEAUTIFUL, TRANQUIL LOCATION. ABSOLUTELY STUNNING
JANE P.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
6/10 Okay
Michelle S.
29 Sept 2019
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Nice location but very overpriced for what it is
Booked this late and can see why it was one of the few left! Very overpriced - there are better properties for less money and we have made sure we have booked one of these for next year! We are used to staying in 5 star properties but this is a 3 star place for a 5 star price! Pool was quite small and freezing cold, even though it was a hot August! Had to pay for heating of pool but then found pool heater didn’t work - was initially told it would take 2 weeks to fix, obviously we were not happy with this and complained, so owner eventually agreed to get it fixed quicker but still had to wait and they had to come back again as didn’t work properly once fixed! The sofas were old and very uncomfortable,- the beds were very hard and uncomfortable and there was a horrible smell in one of the wardrobes which meant we didn’t hang our clothes in there!!!! The air conditioning unit outside is rusty and we had a big ant problem - had to buy ant spray to use every day! Only one tv in villa and this didn’t work properly a lot of times especially if you were using the internet! Nice location but can’t reach beach from villa. Other reviews claimed lovely walks but this meant that we had people walking passed the villa a lot so not a lot of privacy! Kitchen and bathrooms quite new but due to being overpriced for what it is, small pool, very uncomfortable and owners false claims we would not recommend this property, as there are many others that are much nicer!!!
Michelle S.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Judith C.
6 Nov 2018
Another stay at beautiful Casa Kivi
We have just left Casa Kivi after a second enjoyable stay.The location is perfect,not overlooked and very peaceful.Nothing but a vineyard and the sea in front,with lovely walks in all directions.
A new kitchen has been recently installed.The villa and grounds are large,and conveniently built on one level.Everything is taken care of very well by the gardener,cleaners and villa management company.The owner Donald has been most helpful.
I would definitely recommend this villa.
Judith Champness.
We spent 2 very relaxing weeks at Casa Kivi in Aug 2018.
The house was wonderful, very well equipped with everything you could need, the gardens and view were just incredible. The house was secluded enough to be very quiet but still within easy reach of nearby towns, beaches and other facilities. We felt very comfortable and right at home from day one of our stay.
It was especially nice to have such fantastic access to the paths along the cliff edge.
We also really appreciated the comprehensive guide of what to do in the area / restaurant recommendations and general assistance provided by the owner.
Can’t recommend highly enough – thank you. We will be back!
Greg K.
10/10 Excellent
philippa d.
28 Aug 2018
stunning location so restful
This was our second visit and we plan to go again next year hopefully. We love the new kitchen: definitely an improvement. We have spent more time exploring the cliff walks this time and can't think of better location to do this from. Air conditioning is excellent and reliable. Figs are to die for!!
philippa d.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Judith C.
31 Oct 2017
Best villa ever!
Where to begin - the views are amazing,the location quiet and private, and the villa itself is very comfortable with the benefit of being all on one level.The property and grounds are well looked after by the gardener.The owner was especially helpful with any queries and requests.We stayed for the month of October 2017 and the weather was unusually warm.We will definitely return!
Judith & Dave
Judith C.
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Ashley M.
14 Aug 2017
Great location and lovely garden overlooking the sea. Villa very well equipped.
Excellent.
Ashley M.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Rachel K.
21 Aug 2016
Fabulous!
A well equipped welcoming home, the perfect spot for a relaxing family holiday. Spacious and clean the villa is very comfortable and large enough to give everyone plenty of space yet remain cosy. The pool and garden are delightful and looked after by Louis the garden who was adorable! The lemons on the tree in the garden were falling off the tree so we made lemonade! The view to the ocean is stunning . Plenty do to locally if you wanted to go out, recommend Paulos in Luz for great value food with good service.
Rachel K.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Lewis R.
26 Jul 2016
Excellent villa and location
We have stayed in a number of villas in the area of Praia da Luz and this was an excellent location allowing us to easily access Burgau, Praia and the west coast beaches. It was a real pleasure to be able to enjoy the villa. The alfresco dining set up overlooking the ocean was exactly what we were looking for. We enjoyed many family BBQs and relaxing in the pool of an evening. The gardener 'Lluis' was very diligent turning up every morning to ensure the pool and surrounding areas were clean and tidy. The villa was just what we needed to enjoy a relaxing 2 weeks summer vacation.
Lewis R.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Eric C.
23 May 2016
Relaxing
Hi
The villa is fabulous with everything you could possibly need.
Chill out with the spectacular views from the patio and pool. It’s a short walk along the beautiful cliffs into town of an evening for a cocktail or two in Pielas Bar before a delicious dinner in Ancora.
We had such a relaxing break. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending the villa or indeed Burgau itself as a destination.
First class and we look forward to returning
Cheers
Eric
Die Lage der Villa zwischen Burgau und Luz ist perfekt für naturnahen Urlaub.Wir konnten uns am Blick aus dem Wintergarten auf den wundervollen Garten und aufs Meer nicht satt sehen. Wir kommen definitiv wieder.Vielen Dank für den tollen Urlaub, Donald!
Our expectations of this accommodation were fully met, it was even more beautiful than described. The check-in information and directions were complete, and we also enjoyes the midweek cleaning service. It was wonderful to sit in the winter garden and look out over the well-kept garden and the vineyard to the sea. In a few minutes you reach the cliffs along which the fishing path runs. The house was clean and comfortable, we didnt miss anything. We would love to come back.
Wir waren das zweite mal hier mit der ganzen Familie und es war wieder ein unschlagbarer Urlaub. Die Villa ist in einem Top Zustand, man sieht, dass der Besitzer darauf achtet, den hohen Standard zu halten. Die perfekte Lage mit einem überwältigenden Ausblick inclusive des Pools lässt alle Herzen höher schlagen. Wir haben uns hier sehr wohl gefühlt und einen traumhaften Urlaub verbracht. Wir können die Villa nur wärmstens empfehlen.
Fantastic vacation at a location with a spectacular view of the sea.. the place is a bit warn but very cozy, so for 2 families with kids it was great..
Great Location 5 min to Luz. 15 to Lagos. You can walk to Luz or Burgau along the ocean front trail. Beautiful view and landscape with citrus, figs and an old vineyard.
Nous avons été ravis de notre séjour à la villa Kivi. La maison est très spacieuse, confortable et très bien équipée. Nous avons pu jouir de la vue splendide sur l'océan. La belle plage de Burgau est accessible à pied en environ 20 minutes. Nous recommandons de découvrir ce coin de l'Algarve assez préservé, où il est encore possible de voir des villages traditionnels dans l'arrière-pays et de rejoindre la côte ouest.
Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt.
Lage des Hauses und Ausstattung waren ganz einfach super. Sehr freundliche Kommunikation mit den Verantwortlichen.
Wir kommen sehr gerne wieder.
ALLES WAR PERFEKT
Eine zauberhafte Ferienimmobilie. Wir haben sie gleich noch einmal für nächstes Jahr gebucht. Waren auch schon das zweite Mal da. Ich weiß wirklich nicht, was noch besser sein könnte. Traumhafter Meerblick!!! Burgau und Luz in fussläufiger Entfernung. Liegt halt genau in der Mitte. Andere Ferienhäuser in dieser Lage kosten das doppelte!! Sind aber auch nur 3 - 4 Stück. Ist halt quasi eine Alleinlage, nicht so ein zugebautes Viertel wie meistens dort. Ach so: Die üblichen Kriterien, Einrichtung, Ausstattung und so weiter sowieso hier nicht erwähnenswert. Alles perfekt..
We once again very much enjoyed staying in this wonderful villa in Burgau. Thank you very much.
Alfons V.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
About the host
Hosted by Donald
Having grown up in Scotland and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1982, I subsequently worked in various locations around the world before settling in London in 1994. Currently based in Walton on Thames with my partner and our black labrador , we love to enjoy our villa several times per year , being very easy to escape from the fast paced London environment , and be in paradise after a short 2 1/2 hour flight from London. My four grown up children love to travel to the villa each year with their friends to enjoy the sunshine , beaches and local activities and nightlife. The villa location is truly stunning which you can only really appreciate when you are there with 300 metres of vineyard and villa grounds ,with the ocean coming up to the cliff edge at the end of the garden. We have enjoyed the villa very much over the last 18 years and my intention is to spend a substantial amount of time in the sunshine there in my retirement.
Why they chose this property
Having travelled the world extensively on business,I never ceased to marvel at an outstanding ocean view wherever I went. When we decided to buy a second home we looked at properties in several countries including Turkey , Croatia, Montenegro ,Italy ,Portugal ,France and USA and ultimately chose the Algarve and this property for its outstanding view and natural beauty, with the ocean view being absolutely stunning. With it's close proximity to Burgau and Praia da Luz (walking along the cliff top ocean path ) and the medieval town of Lagos (10 mins drive) together with the world class surfing beaches and golf courses nearby the villa was the ideal location for all of us. The villa has the perfect combination of as much peace and tranquillity that anyone would want to recharge their batteries from a tiring lifestyle at home ,bathed in sunshine. However with a large garden ,swimming pool and multiple beaches including surfing , golf courses and fantastic restaurants and bars nearby ,to enjoy your holiday at as fast a pace as you would like in the glorious sunshine. The summer temperature averages between 20 and 32 C , with the Algarve getting over 3000 hours of sunshine throughout the year. Many of the beaches are busy but there are also several remote ,less frequented beaches to be discovered . In addition there are local nature reserves where you can enjoy the local tranquillity together with the local wild life.
What makes this property unique
Stunning cliff top location with vineyard looked after by a private gardner and maid , with a large area of private grounds with private swimming pool overlooked by mature palm trees. If it's peace and tranquillity that you crave , and to escape from the 'rat race'the villa is ideal . If it's fun you are after ,it's a short walk to the coastal resorts of Burgau and Praia da Luz complete with beautiful beaches and multiple amenities, and a short drive to the world class surfing beaches and golf courses nearby . The medieval resort of Lagos is an easy 10 minute drive away with many historical points of interest ,marina and fantastic beaches complete with watersports, restaurants and other extensive local night life. All of these can easily be reached by local bus or taxi service.In addition any other part of the Algarve can be reached by car in 30 -60 minutes with Lisbon and Seville in Spain being approximately 2 and 1/2 hours away by car.
Languages:
English, French
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