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Luxury villa with heated pool
Porches, Faro

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9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews" "
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews" "
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Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house in the Algarve
The house, location and host were amazing. We completely recommend staying here to all our friends and family. Thank you for the memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun 2023
Thank you very much Kevin - thank you for your stay and hopefully see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious villa in perfect location
Perfect villa for our holiday. Plenty of space for the family to relax. Pool, terrace and gardens were lovely. The villa is a short drive to the beaches and the local supermarket is a few minutes by car. The only downside was lack of oven but even that had an upside as it meant my teenage son left his room and improved bbq skills. We were there when the temperature was in the late 30’s and the villa had a lovely breeze coming through it. Sonja was attentive before and throughout our holiday which is reassuring. All in all a fantastic holiday in a stunning villa. Thank you
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2022
Dear Amanda, thank you, that you and your family were there ! You were wonderful guests and I hope to welcome you again ! All the best for you and your family !

10/10 Excellent

Josie C., Nottingham

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely stunning villa in fab area!!
One word- wow!! The home is beautiful and clean. Stylishly decorated and has everything you could need. The pool is amazing; along with everything else. Fab area, lots of restaurants, supermarkets, shops… Sonja was absolutely lovely, being very helpful along the way and is great at keeping in touch and making sure everything is running smoothly. Would totally recommend this property and would love to come back!:)
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and beautiful location
The villa was a wonderful place to relax. We swam in the pool, and had lunches outside on the patio. Sonja quickly addressed some minor issues and we were set for the rest of our stay. The location is good if you want to explore the beautiful beaches in that area. We visited several and they are all a 15 to 20 minute drive away. It was very convenient as we had to go back to the house and out again frequently. There are nearby grocery stores if you want to cook and several coffee places and restaurants within 5 minutes. I wish we had more days to explore more! Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun 2022
Thank you so much Rachel! You were wonderful guests - hope you come back ! All the best for you and your family!

4/10 Poor

Pete H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home, but not as advertised
The photos of the house accurately reflect the property. Both the inside and outside are lovely. Unfortunately, the overall listing is significantly inaccurate which led to difficult discussions with the property owner. First and foremost, in conflict with the listing, the house *does not* have air conditioning of any kind - not central air, not window units, nothing. The owner tried to explain to me that the materials used to build the house act like a/c - that was not sufficient and we were uncomfortably hot most nights and did not sleep well. Second, the listing indicates internet access, which in this case was a cellular wireless access point that delivered less than 40 kbps (which is what you might have expected in 1999). The owner told me that we shouldn't expect good internet in Portugal. We went and bought sim cards for our phones and had 800 kbps connections. There is simply no need to provide such a poor connection. Third, the listing indicates the beach is 900m away. This is simply not true - per Google map, the property is 2.9km from the beach. It is misleading to suggest otherwise. I addressed my concerns with the owner via a call the first day and she indicated a willingness to "do whatever is necessary including giving us a credit" to make things right. The property manager did provide 2 fans and warm up the pool as requested - these small gestures were appreciated. Regrettably, now that our stay is concluded she is not offering anything and sent me a terse note instead. Based on the correspondence I've had with the property owner, I anticipate she'll see to discredit my comments. What I can say is I've rented more than 20 properties via VRBO and Homeaway over more than a decade and have never had such an experience and have never written a negative review. If the owner updates the listing to be factually correct - removing reference to a/c, the distance to the beach and finding a suitable internet service, future renters can have a positive experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
There are people, who from the very first moment only look for the hair in the soup and the goul is then to get a price reduction! Immediately after arriving the guest was already dissatisfied and I phoned him 10 minutes! He wanted, that the telephone company has to install a fast lane for him on the next day! I have internet and it works! He wanted fans and a cooler- big box! My manager bought two fans on the same evening and the box - the guests are king!! He ordered separate pool heating , which is not free ! Look at the terms and conditions. There are different beaches , so if you say 900m as the crow flies our 2,4 km with the car - I only can smile about this statement! At the end I can do without such guests!

10/10 Excellent

Daniele P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house in Algarve
We are a family of 5 and a senior. We rented the house and used it both as a relaxation “paradise” and the base for our discover of the Southern part of Portugal. The property is an oasis of peace and quietness but very close to beaches and downtown restaurants. The pool and the bbq area complete a top class property.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you , I am happy, that you liked and enjoyed your vacation in my house so much! Hope you come back!

10/10 Excellent

Christian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Trsè Belle Villa
La villa est conforme aux photos. Piscine très agréable comme l'eau de lamer est trop froide pour se baigner. A conseiller pour une ou 2 familles
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2023
Merci d'être mes invités! J'espère que tu reviendras!

10/10 Excellent

Luís R., Montijo

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
Very calmly and soft house. With
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun 2023
Thank you so much - was a pleasure, you where there and I hope, you will come back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Katharina H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tolles, großes Ferienhaus mit super Ausstattung
Es war alles wunderbar. Das Haus sieht in echt noch toller aus als auf den Bildern. Es ist alles sehr sauber, gut und hochwertig ausgestattet. Wir wurden sehr freundlich empfangen und die Kommunikation auch mit der Besitzerin war sehr gut. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2022
Liebe Frau Hack, vielen lieben Dank ! Bitte kommen Sie wieder - Sie sind immer herzlichst willkommen !

10/10 Excellent

Florian B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa spacieuse et entretenue
La villa est idéalement située à quelques minutes des plus gros points d’intérêt d’Algarve. La propriétaire est à l’écoute et très facilement joignable. Je recommande cette villa pour son rapport qualité/prix.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2022
Merci d'être mes invités! J'espère que vous reviendrez l'année prochaine - vous êtes les bienvenus!

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Traumhafte Villa
Wir würden immer wieder kommen. Sehr schöner Aufenthalt.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2022
Vielen lieben Dank! Ich hoffe, Sie bald wieder begrüßen zu dürfen ! Sie sind immer herzlichst Willkommen!!!

8/10 Good

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house in a great location
The house and garden is lovely, the heated pool and the BBQ is a plus! Communication with Sonja was perfect. What could be improved: explaining better how to get to the house as google maps get you lost in the area at the opposite of the house. Also, it would be nice to have soap available in the main areas and more bean bags/ washing tablets.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2022
Dear Laura, you booked a Villa and not a hotel! So it is unusual, that there are more soaps or more washing tablets available! So sorry, that you had problems to find the house, you was the first one! Anyway I thank you for booking my house! All the best !

10/10 Excellent

Aurelio F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house a short car ride away from everything
The house was great, and Sonja was very helpful at all times. Definitely would stay again if I travel back to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun 2022
Thank you so much! Was a great pleasure to have you as my guests! Please come back ! You are always very welcome!

10/10 Excellent

Corné V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mooie villa en top locatie
Erg mooi en verrassend grote villa. Alles was erg netjes en schoon. Het zwembad vonden de kinderen helemaal super. Ze doken smorgens meteen het zwembad in (we hadden het zwembad laten verwarmen tot 30 graden, erg lekker). Smiddags heerlijk bbqen aan het zwembad en de supermarkt is op paar minuten afstand dus alles is zo gehaald. De locatie is ook erg goed. Met 8min ben je bijvoorbeeld bij Marinha Beach, met 16min ben je in Carvoeira en met 25min ben je in Albufeira. Wij hebben genoten! Mooie villa, top locatie!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun 2022
Heel erg bedankt dat je mijn gasten bent. Ik hoop dat je nog een keer komt, ik zou heel blij zijn.

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A fantastic time
We were at Porches at the end of april and the beginning of may. We had a great time! The house is very nice and clean, with plenty space for everyone. We were with 4 adults and 2 kids. The swimming pool was used a lot, and was heated to a temperature of 28 degrees celsius, lovely! If you drive 5 to 10 minutes you are at the supermarket and the beach, so the location is fine. The owner is very kind and if we had a question about the house, she responded within a few minutes. We would go back here some day!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2022
Thank you so much, I am very proud that you stayed at my house. I hope you come back very soon - it was a pleasure that you were my guests !

10/10 Excellent

Bernd G., Aerzen

Liked: Cleanliness
Wir haben es genossen!
Die Villa hat alles, was man für einen perfekten Urlaub benötigt. Die Ausstattung ist sehr großzügig und auch architektonisch interessant. Da wir die ersten Gäste in diesem Jahr waren gab es verschiedene kleinere Probleme, welche aber alle schnell und unproblematisch behoben wurden. Der Kontakt zur Besitzerin und zu den Betreuern vor Ort war freundlich und unkompliziert. Ein Highlight war der beheizte Pool, den wir gründlich genossen haben. Wir können die Villa mit gutem Gewissen weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2022
Liebe Familie Gaulke, vielen Dank für Ihre Bewertung! Schön, dass Sie meine Gäste gewesen sind. Alles Liebe und Gute für Ihre Zukunft und ich hoffe, Sie wieder einmal begrüßen zu dürfen !

10/10 Excellent

Daniel F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superble séjour!
Très belle villa! Et une situation idéale, à 5min de la plage, 2min d’un supermarché… Une propriétaire a l’écoute et très réactive avant et pendant le séjour! Bref, je recommande vivement cette location!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2021
Merci beaucoup pour votre évaluation. C'était bien que vous soyez mes invités et j'espère vous revoir l'année prochaine !

8/10 Good

Sandrine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très bien
Parfaite communication avec la gérante , très agréable, la maison est conforme à l annonce, ultra propre , lieu calme à l abri des regards, chambre spacieuse, les douches immenses, petit bémol sur la cuisine et les équipements par exemple peu de couverts, certains en plastique , sinon excellent séjour nous reviendrons sans problème !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Súper Villa
Das Haus ist ein sehr schönes Haus wo man sich sehr wohl fühlt und zum Party machen ist es ideal da es leicht abgelegen ist und man keine Nachbarn stört und der Pool in der Nacht mega cool werde es nächstes Jahr wieder mieten
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov 2020
Das freut mich sehr! Herzlichen Dank!

10/10 Excellent

Silvia V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
The house is perfect for a big family with pets. Is large and everything was clean. We had a great vacancions.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Feb 2021
Thank you so much, hope you come back!

8/10 Good

jose p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Férias muito bem passadas
É uma vivenda com uma boa piscina, espaço ao redor da mesma muito bom, grelhador satisfatório com muita madeira para queimar , só um senão - à noite tem muita pouca iluminação para fazer grelhados. Interiormente muito grande , quartos espaçosos , todos com wc , sala enorme , cozinha mais pequena mas toda equipada. Foram umas férias muito bem passadas e pessoalmente recomendo.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2020
Muito obrigado, espero que você volte!

8/10 Good

Eduardo F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Boa memoria
Muito boa, deviam fazer um up grade nas novas tecnologias.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sérgio F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excelentes férias!
Casa numa zona bastante tranquila e com tudo o que é necessário para passar umas boas férias. Comunicação com o proprietário muito boa e processo de check-in e check out sem problemas. Piscina e espaço exterior muito bons.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jun 2020
Muito obrigado! Por favor volte !