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Casa Mandovi, a luxury sanctuary sitting above Vale do Lobo and Dunas Douradas

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Living area
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Loule, Portugal, Faro District
  • Loule Castle
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Aqua Show Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Vilamoura Marina
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

2nd master bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Casa Mandovi, a luxury sanctuary sitting above Vale do Lobo and Dunas Douradas

This superb 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom boutique Villa, has wifi though out the villa and garden. Solar heated pool, games/cinema room, two sitting rooms, five bedrooms all with ensuite's featuring walk in showers. It has amazing views over the country side down to the coast, and is just fifteen minutes from the glamour of the beaches of Quinta do Lago, Dounas Douradas and Vale do Lobo.
There is a small,very friendly, riding school next door, which welcomes children of all ages, to ride, or groom the horses.
A heavenly setting from which to enjoy the nearby beaches, restaurants, nature reserve, golf, villages and fabulous shopping of the central Algarve.

This stunning house has the most wonderful outside space with large areas of lawn with lots of shady enclaves, from which you can gaze out at the sea and country views. There is a large pillared shaded terrace, which is perfect for al fresco dining, as well as a shaded outdoor lounge area, which enjoys views of the garden, pool and sea.

The large modern kitchen has sea views and leads out to the garden and pool. It is equipped with everything you could need, including a Nespresso coffee machine, an American fridge freezer with drinks and ice dispenser and large television and a second lounge area. The kitchen flows into the separate dining room, seating 10, also with sea views and French doors to the garden. It is a beautiful place from which to enjoy an evening meal with friends.

The main sitting room is a large Portuguese colonial style room, with French doors leading onto the covered patio and outside dining area. From here a staircase leads down to a cinema room.
The Master bedroom enjoys sweeping views down to the sea, as does the en-suite, which has a bath with a view, in addition to a large walk-in shower and its own terrace area. There is a second Master bedroom and ensuite. The remaining three comfortable bedrooms all have large walk in showers and king size beds, two of which convert into singles, if necessary, with French doors leading to the garden.

Casa Mandovi is just a 20 minutes drive from Faro Airport and just 15 minutes from the beautiful sandy beaches- perfect for families with shaded sun loungers for hire, water sports and beach bars.
Nearby the historic town of Loule with its colourful market is a wonderful place to buy gourmet delicacies, such as Algarve honey, piri piri spices, fresh fish and local produce. A perfect place to sit in one of its charming cafes and watch the world go by.
Mar Shopping Centre is a 5 minute drive away and has a Zara, Mango etc. There is also a designer outlet, cinema complex, Ikea and numerous restaurants.

The pool is heated with a solar energy cover and additional pool heating pump on request.
Rates for pool heating pump on request are: 500 € per week, Complimentary pool heating cover for the summer..

Property manager

Madeleine
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Languages

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Needs to have an agreement with the owner
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Changeover day is on Saturday, however this may be flexible in low season.

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 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 54197/AL

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Loulé

Located in Loulé, this villa is near theme parks and near the beach. Vilamoura Marina and Faro 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 Faro Island Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Karting Almancil, or check out an event or a game at Algarve Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Loule, Portugal, Faro District

What's nearby

  • Loulé Municipal Market - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Loule Town Market - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Loule Castle - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Aqua Show Park - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Vilamoura Marina - 15 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

  • Loule Station - 7 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzeria Casavostra - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Malveiro - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pastelaria Venepao Almancil - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Barbacoa Steak House Português - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Piri Piri D'Almancil - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa Mandovi, a luxury sanctuary sitting above Vale do Lobo and Dunas Douradas have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Casa Mandovi, a luxury sanctuary sitting above Vale do Lobo and Dunas Douradas pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Casa Mandovi, a luxury sanctuary sitting above Vale do Lobo and Dunas Douradas?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Mandovi, a luxury sanctuary sitting above Vale do Lobo and Dunas Douradas?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Casa Mandovi, a luxury sanctuary sitting above Vale do Lobo and Dunas Douradas located?

This family-friendly Loulé villa is located near the beach, within 3 mi (5 km) of Karting Almancil, Paintarena Portugal and Loulé Municipal Market. Loule Town Market and Loule Gypsy Market are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

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

Beautiful home away from home

This was our second visit back to Casa Mandovi with three generations of our family and after three years since our last visit, it certainly did not disappoint. Our two weeks here were spent enjoying the pool, relaxing on the terrace, enjoying family meals and exploring the many sights of the Algarve. The villa is the perfect home away from home for a large group. The outside space is excellent for spending time together and also offers ample space to spread out and catch a quiet corner on the terrace. Casa Mandovi is well appointed with everything you could need. Maddy and Richard were helpful hosts and were on hand if we needed anything. The location is perfect for the whole family, close enough to the local towns, beaches and water parks with ample choice of excellent restaurants. The views down the valley are breathtaking and were hard to leave behind when our stay came to an end.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nandini S.

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

Beautiful Casa Mandovi

We stayed at Casa Mandovi from 25th May 2024 – 1st June 2024. We were 5 adults and 4 children ages between 2 and 11 years old. Casa Mandovi is a stunningly beautiful property with a large garden and a warm, inviting swimming pool. The property has an outside terrace and a patio furnished comfortably and perfect for cool evening dining and after-dinner conversations. The bedrooms and bathrooms and large clean and comfortable. Most importantly Richard and Madeline are superlative hosts. Madeline was very understanding and accommodating considering we had 4 young children. She did not have to, but she did her very best to give us early check-in, heat the pool and keep it heated for when we came and she gave us a host of information on the best local supermarkets, eateries and beaches. She even offered to go to the supermarket for us and stock the refrigerator with essentials if we needed it. Richard responded to all of our requests promptly and came out to the property in the middle of our stay when we expressed a need. They were easy to contact, prompt and responsive to our myriad questions and requests. The children particularly found it very difficult to readjust to real life in the UK after having the most wonderful time at Casa Mandovi. We would love to go back and explore the area while staying at beautiful Casa Mandovi.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra N.

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

Great for a family holiday

We were a family of 10 including 4 children under 6 years old. The house met our needs perfectly, all being on one level with lots of space for everyone. The house was spotless when we arrived and had a very relaxed laid back atmosphere. Maddy and Richard were perfect hosts and made us feel very comfortable. Our memories will be of a relaxed holiday lots of sunshine and lots of fun with our family. Thanks Mandy and Richard
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

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

Stunning!

Luxurious villa set in lovely location. We had the most peaceful and relaxing stay at Case Mandovi. Maddy and Richard are wonderful hosts. Thanks so much for letting us stay..
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek B.

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Superb villa with amazing outdoor space

Casa Mondovi is a lovely villa in a good central area nice and quiet and private lovely pool superb hosts would love to return for another holiday at Cash Mondovi
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

H Z.

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

Perfect - again

We’ve stayed before, and probably will do so again. What a lovely property, and owners. We are happy that it’s a bit out of town (short drive), which adds to the feeling of tranquility.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Martin M., Bury St. Edmunds

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

A comfortable well eqipped property

A beautiful house with just about everthing needed for our family holiday. Well eqipped and stylisly furnished; 20 minutes drive to the beaches and with amenities close by. Car essential.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

Family Getaway.

Excellent venue for family holiday. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gill M.

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

Beautiful villa

My family and I had a wonderful week at this beautiful property. The outdoors and the view exceeded all expectations but the whole villa is tasteful, stylish and well equipped. It is only a short distance by car to excellent beaches and good restaurants. Fabulous.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Celia P.

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

Excellent

Beautiful villa, lovely layout and furniture, a very homely feel. Would highly recommend and would definitely go back again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Dave E.

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

A wonderful house with lots of character

This house was very special - it was beautifully furnished with superb gardens. Anna greeted us and showed us around on arrival and was helpful throughout our stay. There was a problem with the pool heating but, thankfully, the pool was still warm enough for our 4 young children. A few minor negatives were : - some photos on VRBO need to be updated as certain aspects have changed (e.g. there was no table tennis table and the shaded area in the garden had lost its roof). - the guest book needs updating - it referred to the house by a former name and had out of date WIFI details. - a pre-stay request to have 'black-out' curtains fitted in the children's bedrooms had not been passed on to Anna. Notwithstanding these issues, we all loved the place and had a wonderful time. We would very much like to return.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Harlan Z., London, UK

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Second great stay

This was our second stay, having first visited in summer 2021. Everything was again lovely and we found the owners very good to deal with. We hope to return.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Harlan Z., London, UK

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Perfect and luxurious stay

We had a wonderful stay at this lovely and spacious property. The hosts were wonderfully communicative and helpful, the pool and setting were glorious, and there really was everything one could need for a great stay in the lovely house. In fact we went back in October! Thank you to the hosts for such a good visit.
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

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

A Stunning Holiday Setting

We spent two weeks at this stunning villa. It really is spectacular and exceeded all our expectations. The setting is wonderful, breathtaking views down the valley to the sea. The villa is a perfect combination of luxury and comfort with a stylish yet homely feel. It’s very well appointed with everything you could need. We particularly enjoyed the pool, hours of fun for the whole family! To our delight we discovered the small roof terrace where we enjoyed several evenings watching a magical sunset. The villa is well located to explore all that the Algarve has to offer. During our stay we went to Louie, Vilamoura, Tavira, Vale de Lobo and Faro to name but a few. The beautiful beaches are within easy reach. The nearby town of Almancil has all you need for day to day living, supermarket, shooed, cafe, pharmacy. Lots of wonderful restaurants nearby also. Without a doubt the best family holiday we have ever had! We would go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H.

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

Christmas in Portugal

A fabulous family Christmas spent at this amazing villa. The property is well appointed and beautifully furnished with obvious care & love by the owners. Indoor space is ideal for family living and we particularly enjoyed watching a movie in the cinema room after a poolside barbecue on Christmas Day. Lovely pool, beautiful gardens and loads of outdoor space to relax in the shade or soak up the sun. Would highly recommend - it’s stunning!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andi K., UK

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A little bit of luxury and lots of sunshine!

A beautiful, spacious, elegant and relaxing environment for a wonderful week away with fabulous friends. There was plenty of space, touches of home and everything you could wish for.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

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

Beautiful villa for all the family

We was lucky enough to spend a week at this beautiful villa. Everything about the villa was fantastic, cleanliness, facilities, size, location. We very rarely left the villa as we enjoyed it so much. We will definitely be booking again in the future :-)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nina F.

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

Fabulous Holiday

We have just returned after a fabulous weeks stay at this villa. The villa and grounds are really lovely and we felt very much at home. The pool was also really warm so perfect for the children, we've been caught out with unheated pools in the past. Lots of nice restaurants and supermarkets very close by. Dano's sports bar and Aquarelle in particular we visited a few times. Heidi, was so amazing throughout, always in contact and at hand should we need her. Would highly recommend the villa. Thank you so much.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

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Fantastic villa set in an idyllic location with stunning views

This villa deserves its five star rating and exceeded all our expectations. The party of 7 adults & 2 children fully enjoyed the week and did not venture away from the villa as it had everything you could possibly need in an idyllic location. All the rooms are large with super-king beds and their own en-suites and were beautifully decorated. The pool is an ideal size and was heated and all members of the party used it everyday for several hours in the beautiful sunshine. The villa is surrounded by beautiful gardens which are maintained weekly as was the pool. The views from the villa are stunning and the tranquil atmosphere just add to the beauty. All of this is further enhanced by Heidi the perfect villa manager who makes sure that your stay will be go without any problems. She arranged taxi transfers to & from the villa and the airport. Her excellent manual covers everything you could possibly want to know about the villa and also things to do and where to shop etc. We would highly recommend this villa to anyone wanting to stay in a relaxing environment with everything you could possibly want without leaving the villa.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy O.

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

Exceptional Villa

Over the years we have stayed in quite a few villas in various countries, ranging from basic to luxurious, But this villa is definitely one of the most beautiful we have stayed in, the whole house, outstanding outside area and surrounding area are a dream. Heidi the manager was exceptional and nothing to much trouble, she was easy to contact and prompt resolving any issues [taxi's, places to eat etc]. The information book is one of the best and most relevant and informative I have ever seen . It was booked for a 60th birthday and age of party was 25yrs to 64Yrs, the location is close enough to Villamorra to satisfy the younger members of the family, that said the villa is that special there is really no need to leave. I would recommend this villa to anyone wanting a small taste of luxury and beautiful surrounds.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maggie S.

Family holiday in this beautiful villa

This villa has a fantastic position in the hills with views across the valley to the sea. It is extremely well equipped with five ensuite bedrooms, the master bedroom is huge. The living rooms are beautiful and very spacious but we hardly spent any time indoors except when appreciating the range of tv channels for watching live sport. The garden is lovely, beautifully landscaped with flowering shrubs everywhere and lots of shady places to relax and the pool has plenty of loungers. Indoors and outside are well maintained with mid week maid service, pool cleaner and gardener. Our three generations all voted it one of the best villas we have stayed in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lesley P.

One word - fantastic

The villa is stunning - everything you could possibly need to make for a wonderful holiday and a real home from home. The views, extensive outside space and the gardens are fabulous. It is a very peaceful location but only about a five minute drive to Almancil town centre. Heidi, the host, was brilliant throughout our stay and nothing was too much trouble.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nigel M., Chipstead, Surrey, UK

A beautiful villa with many personal features.by the owners. The agent is extraordinarily helpful

We have been staying in the Algarve every summer for many years and this is the best villa that we have rented. The house is beautifully decorated with many personal features. There are so many extras that you don't normally get. The bedrooms are well proportioned and the beds are again more comfortable than we have found in the past. The pool is heated which although perhaps not really necessary is a pleasure. Overall a superb villa to stay at. The only negative is that the BBQ is perhaps a little small. The agent, Heidi Madler s very helpful and made sure that everything was as we wanted. Nothing was too much trouble for her.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Lovely house with great views in agreat location

We had a great holiday in this light filled and spacious house. Looking through the glass fronted living room down the valley to the sea whilst having breakfast, then walking out onto the verandah and down to the pool, which was even heated, was a pretty good start to the day Great beaches within a few minutes drive, secluded or with good restaurants for when we wanted to stay out There were lots of great places to eat all around Clean and well maintained and a friendly welcome Perfect, will certainly recommend it and be back ourselves
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

A little piece of heaven!

We stayed towards the end of September and the weather was just perfect for us, wall to wall blue skies and sunshine and not too hot. The house and gardens are in a great spot far enough away from the crowds but close enough for easy access to fabulous beaches, walks beside the lagoon and a good selection of bars and restaurants. You do really need a car, but taxis are reasonable if necessary. There is a brilliant supermarket within a ten minute drive with a fantastic choice of everything, plus numerous more very closeby. Charming Loule is authentically Portuguese and has a good selection of shops and definitely worth a visit too. If we couldn't bear to leave the very comfortable and well equipped house we could easily spread ourselves around the house, by the pool or relax in the spacious beautiful gardens. We could definitely recommend this and have told all our friends, this lovely home from home offers so much for a perfect break.

About the host

Hosted by Madeleine

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My name is Madeleine as the owner of this property i'm lucky to have spent many years in this beautiful part of the world. My husband and I have also lived in and renovated five villa's in Provence.

Why they chose this property

Because it's both stunning and spacious with a gorgeous garden, heated pool and perfect location.

What makes this property unique

Location and the beautiful sea views.

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