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Wonderful House, private swimming pool and 10 minutes walk to the beach

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Pool
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Dining
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedroomsSleeps 81076.4 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Alvor, Algarve
  • Alvor Boardwalk
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Alvor Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Tres Irmaos Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Portimao (PRM)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Wonderful House, private swimming pool and 10 minutes walk to the beach

In order to provide a safe stay for you and your family, we make sure our cleaning standards meet the current needs of travelers. For this reasons we are taking the following actions:
Hand sanitizer and protection mask available in the property upon arrival
Clean all our towels and linen with high temperatures and products that will kill 100% of germs.
Change all our linen and towels after every stay.
Use one good product to disinfect surfaces all around the property.

This is an annexe that was converted in a 4 bedroom house with a private pool and furnished patio for al fresco eating meals cooked in the built in BBQ. It is placed in a quiet location, just 3 minutes walk to the centre of Alvôr with supermarkets and amenities. Tastefully decorated, all bedrooms are modern and 3 of them are on suite shower and have AC, with direct access to the pool terrace (2 twin bedrooms and a double bedroom- one twin bedroom has a direct independent access from the pool terrace).The extra twin bedroom with AC as well.
Alvor has a number of good restaurants with acceptable prices. It is a lovely old fishing village that has lately become a popular place for holidays. It offers great food, happy people and great beaches. The beaches are fantastic with rocks, lovely sand and unique waves. It is half an hour’s walk to the nearest golf courses.


The Village: itself is a maze of cobbled streets and shady little squares with lots of lovely bars and cafe's. The originally 16th Century Parish Church was rebuilt after the earthquake of 1755 and still has a good example in its main doorway of the craftsmanship of the Manueline era of architecture. The small village of Abidaca, situated on a slope to the east of Alvor, has traces of a Roman settlement. There are quite a few British ex-pats here but that does not seem to have an affect on the village.
The Food
The restaurants here are excellent; the quality of the food is way above anywhere else in The Algarve. Make sure you sample the fresh fish, especially the sardines. We ate in a different restaurant every night and were not disappointed once, weather it's the food, the impeccable service or just the décor and restaurant itself, I cannot a think of a single thing to grumble about. Unfortunately our visit here was back in the days before I started to take notice

The fishing village of Alvor is situated on the estuary of the river, Rio Alvor. It is well known in Algarve history because King João II died in there in 1495.
Although the earthquake wiped out most of the traditional Moorish village in 1755, you can still see remains of Alvor’s history in places such as the 16th century Igreja Matriz with its beautiful Manueline arches and pillars.
Despite steady developments since the dawn of tourism in the 1960s (especially on the eastern side) the buildings are mainly low-rise and the charm of the old town with the narrow cobbled streets leading down to the harbour on the lagoon of the river estuary still remains.

SPECIAL OFFER IF YOU STAY FOR 1 MONTH OR MORE FROM NOVEMBER UNTIL END OF MARCH. FROM 850€/MONTH!

Please Have a look in all the properties we rent in Alvôr :

1-Cantinho dos Avós ( 4 bed villa with private pool) - http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p404499
2-Casa São Pedro ( villa divided into 2 indepent 3 bed apartments) - http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p822647
3-Casa Joana ( 4 bed villa with private pool)- http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p822268
4-Apt Sofia ( 2 bed apartment in a private complex) - http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/Portugal/Algarve/holiday-apartment-Alvor/p74417.htm
5-Maria Teresa e Zé ( 1 bed apartment in a private complex)- http://www.homelidays.com/alvor/appartement218153fr1.htm
6-Rui ( 1 bed apartment in a private complex)- http://www.homelidays.pt/alvor/apartamento-657120pt1.htm

Property manager

Maria Helena

Languages

English, French, Portuguese
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Amenities

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Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Portimão

Located in Portimão, this holiday home is near the beach. While the natural beauty of Alvor Beach and Rocha Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Marina de Lagos. Travelling with kids? Consider Slide and Splash Water Park and Discoveries Wax Museum. Scuba diving, waterskiing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Map
Alvor, Algarve

What's nearby

  • Alvor Boardwalk - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Alvor Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Tres Irmaos Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Vau Beach - 9 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Rocha Beach - 12 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Portimao Station - 14 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Black Stove - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Central Café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Grande Muralha - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Piazza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Capacho - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Wonderful House, private swimming pool and 10 minutes walk to the beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Wonderful House, private swimming pool and 10 minutes walk to the beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wonderful House, private swimming pool and 10 minutes walk to the beach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wonderful House, private swimming pool and 10 minutes walk to the beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wonderful House, private swimming pool and 10 minutes walk to the beach located?

This family-friendly Portimão holiday home is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Alvor Boardwalk and Alvor Beach. Tres Irmaos Beach and Hospital Alvor are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 62 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 62 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christine d.

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

Family joliday

Great stay , just a bit dated to the pictures but on the.side we stayed for 11nights the bathrooms & the bedrooms all ad a fullclean & bedding change half way threw stay wich we wasnt expecting , kids had great time the pool was amazing &ever thing in walking distance , , would fully reccomend this property , thanks maria
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James R.

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

Villa review

Great location 5 minutes stroll to alvor town Friendly host .Nice villa and pool area
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

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

Adult family holiday

Just returned from a great holiday with our grown up children Had a great time , villa as described , plenty of room Really enjoyed the outside patio for breakfast and relax time Excellent location , lots of bars and restaurants nearby . An easy walk to choice of 2 supermarkets so no need for a car Superb beach within waking distance Enjoyed the pool , which is larger than most villas we have previously stayed at All in all a really enjoyable holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Charlotte Fisher F.

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

Very misleading property which needs a lot of updating

The property is very tired with most items needing replacement. Sun-beds were broken, the kitchen with very few items to cook for a large group, uncomfortable beds and most importantly it was not clean at all. In a positive the pool is fab (although misssing tiles) and the location of the villa is fab. The owner also feels they can walk into the property anytime without knocking as well as all of the staff, which is far from ideal. As a final point the WiFi is next to useless!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry H.

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

Amazing!!

Fabulous stay at Casa Joana. Location perfect, supermarket only a few minutes walk, restaurants and shops all within 10 minute walk. Villa was absolutely perfect, very clean and had everything we needed Children had an absolute ball in the pool. Lena was always available of you needed anything. We will definitely be back!! So sad to be home!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

andrew r.

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

Magnificent rental property

We stayed in June ‘24 for 11 nights - we are a family of 8 with ages ranging from 3 to 79. This is a wonderful property to stay at for a family or friends group. All on 1 level with 3 decent sized bedrooms and a 4th (twin) which is small. The outside dining / relaxation area by the pool is superb and the pool itself is great - very private and great for adults and kids alike (albeit it’s deep so regular safety precautions must be made with children and any non-swimmers). The owners live nearby and are very attentive to your needs and deal with any emerging issues promptly and efficiently. Overall highly recommended. Alvor generally is a superb holiday venue. Superb restaurants and bars and very chilled out … we will be returning (again and again) ! Thank you.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Moira G.

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

Lady Golfers Break

The property was as advertised. We had a couple of issues but when communicated to the owner were resolved immediately, which we appreciated. The accommodation was a bit too tight for 8 ladies.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

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

Amazing property with lovely host

Communication before we stayed was great. The villa was spotless when we arrived and all ready to go. It's in a great location, we walked 95% of the time to all the different places we wanted to see. Pool was lovely to have as the weather was unusually warm, and although cold (it was April) the kids loved it. Host was discreet but attentive to anything we needed during our stay. All bedrooms were a good size and the outside eating area was dry even when we had a few rain storms. The supermarket was within walking distance, as was the beach, childrens play ground, all the main strip of restaurants, thenature board walk, the crazy golf places etc. Couldn't have wished for a better place. One of the 4 bedrooms is only accessible via the pool area, which was fine for us, but something to be aware of as it did mean we had to remember to bring the front door key to use the kitchen in the night. It had it's own ensuite bathroom so no real need to go back to the main house once you've turned in for the night. One of the twin rooms also had no direct access to the outside/ pool area which was great for the kids room as we knew they wouldn't be able to stray outdoors and bear the pool during the night. The washing machine and dish washer added to the easyness of the holiday and we're used well! Definitely would recommend to everyone
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve charlick

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

Steve and Family

This property is located in a quiet residential street 5 mins from central Alvor. Maria Helena is a fantastic host, friendly and quick to respond. A lovely person to deal with. Property is clean and well appointed. Great outdoor area (pool / loungers and shaded patio / table for family to sit around).
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dominic M.

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

Great location!

This a good sized 4 bed villa in a great location - short walk to the centre of the Town and supermarket nearby too.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elspeth D.

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

Casa Joana

Great location. Ideal house and very helpful iwner
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jim M., Hook, England. UK

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

Location Location

Ideal property with a private pool so close to all the amenities, great for all the family. Great welcome from our host and good communication up to the holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

yvonne s.

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

Family holiday

Lovely villa minites away from all local restaurants bars shops villa manager lena was lovely and very friendly and helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane P.

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

Such a wonderful villa!

This is just a wonderful villa in the perfect location! Lovely large pool and great outdoor and indoor space. We absolutely had the best time (6 adults) Lena our host was so Accommodating and extremely helpful. We have booked for next year already!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

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

Sister's gathering

This property had all we needed and expected. Lena, the owner, was helpful, attentive and friendly. We ate out on the patio everyday, and only moved indoors at bedtime. A delightful holiday. Thank you Lena
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne K.

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

Suntrap

Lovely quiet location, very central and short walk to harbour front and beach. Excellent outside space and pool. Lovely welcome from the owner.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne N.

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

Great house in a perfect location

Casa Joana has everything you need. Lovely pool and outside space, three bathrooms and a well stocked kitchen area. The location is very residential and quiet, 5 mins walk to town, 15 mins to the beach. Excellent value for money. Our host Lena was so lovely, all the way through from the booking process to the end of our stay. Thank you for a lovely winter sun holiday in Alvor!
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

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

Easy property in a great location

Run by a lovely owner all very easy
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neal F.

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

Family Holiday

Great Property in a very good Location.Everything went according to plan and property is fantastic for a family trip.Would highly recomend.Big thank you to the Owners..
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P.

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

Casa Joana

Great relaxing stay in lovely accommodation
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny E.

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

Family Villa

Lovely villa, good sized pool and really good location - less than 10 minutes walk into the centre of town and to the beach! We had a lovely week 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Emma K.

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

Great Stay

Property was clean and great location
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

michelle k.

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

Family holiday

Lovely property, very close to bars and restaurants. Great pool for family activities, perfect for a large group or family. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

wayne s.

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

Great location

Really enjoyed our stay here. The property was nice and clean, good sized bedrooms and a good size pool, Great location in a quiet area. Maria the owner was very welcoming and helpful and the sweet rice that we received when we arrived was lovely Definitely would recommend

10/10 Excellent

Roslyn M.

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

Family holiday

Lovely villa and pool, outdoor space is fabulous. We had a fantastic time and would definitely book again. Location is perfect for the town and lovely and quiet. Bonus for the husband was the gym classes he could attend across the road.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2019

About the host

Hosted by Maria Helena

Host profile image
Hello. My name is Maria Helena. I am a bank retired woman 70 Years old, married with a bank retired man too. We worked in Lisbon all the time. Had our children there. They have grown up and both are married now. We have 4 grandchildren. We like Lisbon but now we prefer the Algarve to live. No stress of the cities. Good sea to visit and to dive. People that think about holidays not about work. So we live now in Alvor – Algarve – Portugal. In the meanwhile we rent our properties. We are very careful with its quality and we love to hear that our clients, had a great holiday. In our accommodation. We are waiting for you too. Lena and Gil

Why they chose this property

Please Have a look in all the properties we rent in Alvôr :

1-Cantinho dos Avós ( 4 bed villa with private pool) - http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p404499
2-Casa São Pedro ( villa divided into 2 indepent 3 bed apartments) - http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p822647
3-Casa Joana ( 4 bed villa with private pool)- http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p822268
4-Apt Sofia ( 2 bed apartment in a private complex) - http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/Portugal/Algarve/holiday-apartment-Alvor/p74417.htm
5-Maria Teresa e Zé ( 1 bed apartment in a private complex)- http://www.homelidays.com/alvor/appartement218153fr1.htm
6-Rui ( 1 bed apartment in a private complex)- http://www.homelidays.pt/alvor/apartamento-657120pt1.htm

Languages:

English, French, Portuguese