Sea front family owned villa, glorious views, 2 min walk to beautiful beach.
About the property
- House1399 sq. ft.
- Bedrooms3
- Sleeps6
- Bathrooms2
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay0 - 7 nights
Family sized villa - relax on the terraces with beautiful views of the sea
This villa has unique and stunning views out over the sea, and has the benefit of a great central location near all facilities , but is not overlooked and enjoys privacy in the gated gardens. Vale do Lobo is one of the most prestigious resorts in the Algarve, with the best in golf, tennis, beaches and restaurants. Perfect for any age, as there really is something for everyone. Accommodation: superkingsize bedroom, air conditioned, 2 twin bedrooms,, also air conditioned, (at extra charge), 2 bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, utility room, dining room and living room. French doors open onto the private rear garden, the front has a south facing sun terrace and beautiful flower beds, with fabulous views overlooking the sea. The beach is a two minute walk away. The location is ideal for kids of any age, as the proximity to the beach makes getting to and from it so simple, and the shops, restaurants and bars, are just an easy stroll for young and old. Enjoy breathtaking views overlooking the sea whilst having breakfast, lunch or dinner from the front terrace, and from the first floor balcony for cocktails and morning coffee. Free WIFI access is provided. Air conditioning (supplemental). Three hours of cleaning is included every week, and can be provided every day at a small additional cost. Babysitting is easily arranged through our English speaking managing agents, who are more than happy to help. Washing machine, dishwasher, traditional Portuguese outdoor BBQ, storage area, drying racks, sun loungers, satellite widescreen plasma TV/DVD. Beach towels can be provided upon request for nominal charge. There is a very good local supermarket at the entrance to Vale do Lobo ( a 2-3 minute drive or 20 minute walk) , which has a very good selection of groceries, and makes shopping very convenient. There are several others a short 10 minute drive away in Almancil. Faro airport is 20 minutes away. In high season the villa has one car parking permit issued by the resort, enabling guests to park in the nearby street. Out of season, parking is free in Vale do Lobo.
In the summer, there are many different concessions on the beaches, providing sunloungers and sunshades. These areas are life guarded . There is a wide range of seasonal watersports on the beach right in front of the villa. Or you can take boat tours for the day, or by the hour, from the nearby marina at Vilamoura, a vibrant area with many shops and restaurants, or the national park of the Ria Formosa.
Golf: Golf is a major attraction to this part of the Algarve - and there are three beautiful links courses available at Vale do Lobo. Quinta do Lago, which is 10 minutes drive away, also has several championship courses. Special rates can be obtained through our agents.
Tennis: The Vale do Lobo tennis centre offers several different surfaces to play on, together with use of their pool, gym and restaurant. The courts are booked on an hourly basis for a fee (upon application). There is also a tennis centre with multiple surfaces available in Quinta do Lago, where games can be arranged, and tournaments played. The Doña Filipa hotel has three courts which can be rented at very reasonable rates, and has the benefit of being right across the road.
Swimming Pool: The pool pictured in front of the villa is privately owned (Breeze), and use of it with sunlounger and towel is available for a small charge ( they offer a variety of new rates). Young children however are free of charge. There is also a kids' pool not shown in the photos, which is free for them.
Villa Rental requirement: There is a requirement that there must be at least one adult over the age of 25 present at all times during the rental period.
Barringtons Club: Has been closed now for some years.
SPA - The Vale do Lobo club is a 10 minute walk up the road, and has a luxurious spa with beauty treatments, hamman and an indoor pool.
Kangaroo Club: this kids' club really has wonderful facilities for young children, and offers hourly care for young babies and children up to around 8. There is a pool, bouncy castle, climbing frames, and indoor facilities also.
Restaurants.
We are very happy to give recommendations, there is a very wide variety of cafés, bars and restaurants, some of them right on the beach.
Owner
Chris Ehinger
- Response rate:
- 90%
- Response time:
- within a few hours
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- Apr 21, 2018
About Chris Ehinger
We are a family with two teenage children, and bought the villa from my parents, so this villa has been in the family for 30 years. We have updated it, and have enjoyed many holidays here over the years. Generations of kids have enjoyed holidays here, from babies through to teens and young adults, to families with grandparents. We love the peacefulness here, yet there is so much to do. We try to enjoy holidays here three or four times a year, sometimes with the kids, other times just with friends. We live in Berkshire, England, having moved from the States in 1996.
Chris Ehinger purchased this House in 2003
Why Chris Ehinger chose Parish of Almancil
We never get bored, there is always something to do. the restaurants are fabulous, and we think the beaches here are the best in the Algarve, if not the world.
What makes this House unique
The proximity to the beach and all the facilites of the Praca - indeed much of Vale do Lobo is walkable from this location. But the sweeping sea view we enjoy from our front terrace is the main attraction of the house.
Amenities
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Heater
- Fireplace
- Satellite or Cable
- Kids Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
- Bedroom 11 king
- Bedroom 22 twin/ single
- Bedroom 32 twin/ single
- The main bedroom is light and airy, and overlooks the rear gardens. It has a superking size bed (6') Second bedroom has two single beds (which may be pushed together). Third bedroom also has two single beds (which may be pushed together). All the bedrooms have airconditioning available for an extra charge.The rooms are furnished very comfortably with traditional Portuguese furniture. There is plenty of cupboard space in all the bedrooms.
Bathrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1toilet, combination tub/shower, bidet
- Bathroom 2toilet, combination tub/shower
- The first floor bathroom is tiled with the traditional Portuguese tiling and marble floors. The ground floor bathroom has marble tiled walls and floors, with walk in shower.
Location Type
- Beach
- Near The Ocean
- Ocean View
- Oceanfront
- Resort
- Waterfront
Theme
- Away From It All
- Family
- Holiday Resort
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Local Activities Guide
- Air ConditioningAvailable in all three bedrooms for extra charge in summer months,
- Fireplace
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- InternetWIFI free
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room1 sofa, 4 comfy armchairs, footstool, coffee table, fireplace with mantle. TV/DVD on stand, chest of drawers with games, lamps, book case
- Basic Soaps
- Local Maps
- ParkingFree parking nearby available year round. In high season the villa has one car parking pass for use in an allocated zone.
- Sunbed
- Toilet Paper
- Towels Provided
- Tumble Dryeravailable at additional cost
- Washing Machine
- Free Wifi
Kitchen
- KitchenThe kitchen has traditional Portuguese tiling, blue and white. Coffee maker, toaster, gas oven and four ring hob, kettle, fruit juicer, fridge/freezer, electric food whisk. Microwave, Dishwasher
- 4 Ring Stove
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishes & Utensils
- DishwasherBosch
- Freezer
- Grill
- Coffee Maker
- Microwave
- OvenElectric
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator
- Stove4 ring gas
- Stove
- Toaster
Dining
- DiningI wooden oval with extendable leaf, 6 matching chairs. Sideboard, drinks trolley with wine glasses.
- Dining Room
- comfy seating for 6 people
Entertainment
- Satellite / Cable
- Audio Tape Player
- Books for Adults
- DVD Player
- Games for Kids
- Radio
- Books
- Stereo
- Televisionflat screen with Uk and portuguese channels
- ToysBuckets, spades, beach ball, lilo
- VCR
- Video LibraryVarious grown up and children's videos.
Outside
- Patio
- Balconysea views
- Deck / Patiolarge with sea views.
- GolfLots of golf courses to choose from.
- Lawn / Gardenprivate, with hedging around it
- Outdoor Grill
- BicyclesFor rental from Vale do Lobo reception
- Porch / Veranda
- TennisLots of local tennis courts available, for rental at varying rates depending on where you go.
- Terrace
- Unscreened Porch / Veranda
- Walkway to Water
Suitability
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- suitable for elderly or infirm
- wheelchair inaccessible
Pool / Spa
- Communal PoolRates not confirmed for 2016, there is a variety of options available. Children under 9 free in kids pool.
Attractions
- caves
- churches
- cinemas
- marina
- playground
- restaurants
- theme parks
- water parks
Leisure Activities
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- gambling casinos
- horseback riding
- paddle boating
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- walking
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- Babysitter
- fitness center
- groceries
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- sailing
- cycling
- fishing
- golf
- golf privileges optional
- jet skiing
- paragliding
- equestrian events
- snorkeling
- sound/bay fishing
- surfing
- swimming
- tennis
- water skiing
- wind-surfing
Notes
- We are a registered and licensed rental property.
House Rules
Check-in: 3:30 PM
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
23 Reviews
Latest reviews
Can't wait to go back
Everything we could have wanted, lots of personal touches, great location. What's not to like?
2 minutes walk to the beach
Exactly as announced: 2 minutes walk to the beach, very quiet at night in spite of being so near to the center. Well equipped and with a very nice view from balcony. Just one suggestion: room furniture could be more "summer like".
Thank you Jose. Glad you enjoyed the villa, and yes, we are always updating and looking at new additions which you will see when you come back next year.
Fabulous villa and wonderful holiday.
This is a stunning villa in a perfect location next to the Praca. This was our first holiday in Vale de Lobo and we took our two daughters and their friends and had a wonderful holiday. The villa is perfect - close to the restaurants and centre and we went to the pool opposite every day. The mornings and evenings on the terrace were fabulous and the view will stay with me for a long time. I would thoroughly recommend this villa and would love to return one day as it was a beautiful family home that was so welcoming. I could not rate this highly enough due to the high quality of accomodation, cleanliness and the service from the owner is wonderful. We felt very welcome and would love to visit again.
Ah thanks so much Helen, you really made the most of the villa. We look forward to welcoming you back.
Third Time Here - Brilliant!
Once again had a fantastic week at this villa , this time we invited some friends who equally enjoyed the convenient location and well equipped villa , everything about this place is great , the villa now benefits from air-con and new sound proof windows in the bedrooms which eliminates any late night revelers returning home from the restaurants and bars nearby , although never worried us I can see the benefits to some holiday makers. Owners contactable if ever needed , although we had no problems for 'peace of mind' mini safes in bedrooms would be useful!
Lovely to have you guys back at Bella Vista, so glad you enjoyed your anniversary. We do have a safe actually, but will look at installing other options. Thanks so much and see you next yr.
A lovely home in a great spot
The villa has everything you could need for a short break. Beds are comfortable, kitchen well equipped and it is very well situated with glorious views of both sea and pool. We hired bikes and cycled along the Ria Formosa one day and then the opposite direction the other - both were fabulous. We really enjoyed our few days at this lovely villa.
Beautiful Seaside Villa
This is a lovely family villa with character by the sea. I have visited twice now. The villa has all the amenities and the bedrooms are well thought out. The best bit however is the location. You are minutes from the well kept clean beach and you can walk for a long way. We really enjoyed our morning and evening walks. Not having free access to the pool is not really a problem as its much nicer to sit on the beach and on your own terrace in front of the villa. It was great to just nip in and out of the shops which are also two minutes away. Great selection of leather shoes to be had from the local shop. Foodwise there is no shortage of places to go to and the standard is very good. My favourite was the grilled goats cheese salad on the beach which was the best I ever had. The other thing we enjoyed was the local club, went there a couple of times to chill out in their lovely spacious spa and browse around the well stocked shop. Last time we were there ,a prestigious car company was hosting a marketing drinks event on the lawn , we joined in and walked home the long way. So always plenty going on if you want to join in or just chill if thats what one fancies.
Location
Vale do Lobo is Portugal's best known and largest golf, tennis and beach resort. In an area of outstanding natural beauty with protected grassy reserves, the beaches are pristine, and stretch for mile upon mile of golden sand with dunes and golden cliffs. A truly year round destination, with three premier golf courses, the Tennis Centre with 14 multi surfaced courts, pool and gym, the Royal Spa and Fitness Centre with indoor pool and gym, Hamman and luxurious beauty treatments, Equestrian centre, biking, and go-karting to name but a few activities. In the summer enjoy waterskiing, windsurfing, parasailing and sailing. There are so many fabulous restaurants, of varying price ranges, that it is impossible to visit them all in one holiday. The villa is only 20 minutes from Faro airport, and within easy reach of several excellent shopping centres, cinemas and waterparks. The local shopping centre (8 minute drive) has everything from local pottery and handicrafts, to international designer name stores. The villa is located in a prime position , south facing with wonderful 180 degree sea views, and is perfect for all ages. A car is not necessary, but recommended as the supermarkets are a short drive away. We have local management agents, who are easily contactable if you have any questions about the villa, or the local area. They can also provide excellent babysitters if required. We will take bookings in £ stering or Euros. Golf: Vale do Lobo, San Lorenzo, Quinto do Lago, Vilamoura - to name but a few of the excellent and championship courses nearby. There is plenty to do for families with children of all ages, or groups of older singles. The nightlife in the Praca includes two nightclubs and there are several restaurants, newagents and shops. The Praca is easily walkable in a very safe area. The large pool in front of the house is open seasonally to all residents. Guests in the villa may purchase daily or weekly admission, children under 7 are free (there is also a kids' pool). Guests cards for the resort can be purchased at the Vale do Lobo reception, and used to obtain discounted entry to all the facilities.
Rates & Availability
Additional information about rental rates
We include 3 hours of maid service in our weekly rates, more are available. Anything that you might need, please ask and we will do our best to provide it. Air conditioning is an additional cost of £75 per week in High Season, out of season it is unlikely to be required. Heating during winter months is an additional charge of £60 per week.