Located in Charneca within 2 miles (3 km) of Santa Barbara de Nexe Church, this villa is within a few miles (5 km) of Centro Cultural e de Inovação de Bordeira. The villa includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a fireplace.
Santa Barbara de Nexe Church - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
Faro Marina - 22 min drive - 9.6 miles
Faro Island Beach - 22 min drive - 11.4 miles
Old Town Square - 23 min drive - 10.1 miles
Falesia Beach - 27 min drive - 14.7 miles
Getting around
Loule Station - 20 min drive
Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
Bafo de Baco - 10 min drive
Starbucks - 11 min drive
Churrasqueira Leonel - 9 min drive
Burger King - 10 min drive
Pans & Company - 11 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Spacious family villa, private pool with delightful panoramic views to the coast
A spacious family villa surrounded by a lovely garden with a private salt water heated swimming pool (12 x 5.5 m) with roman steps looking onto an amazing view of the surrounding area only 15 minutes from Faro airport. The living room opens onto a south facing terrace, an outdoor dining area with a complete summer kitchen ,including a charcoal and gas bbq, ideal for relaxing and indulging in Al fresco meals. The villa is situated in a charming area with a simple country bar within a 3 minute walk or Santa Barbara is just a few kms away where you can find all the local amenities such as a chemist, supermarkets and several popular restaurants. The beautiful town of Loulé is just a 5 minute drive which hosts a farmers and fish market every Saturday. Vale do Lobo, Quinta Golf courses and beaches are all within a 15 minute drive.This is an ideal villa for families with young children.
The villa is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3.5 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a fireplace.
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Safe
Location highlights
In a village
Near an outlet shopping mall
Things to do
Golf
Heated pool
Table tennis
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Unit size: 3,014 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Property Registration Number 152/AL
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do within easy reach of this villa?
This villa is situated in Charneca, close to Algarve Stadium, Loule Castle, and Quinta do Lago Golf. Centro Cultural e de Inovação de Bordeira is also within a driving distance of 3.1 mi.
Will I be able to park at Spacious family villa, private pool with delightful panoramic views to the coast?
No, there isn't parking available at the villa.
Is this villa adjacent to a casino?
No, this villa is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this villa?
No, this villa doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.
Is Spacious family villa, private pool with delightful panoramic views to the coast a good place to stay for couples?
There are many amenities for couples at this villa, including a private pool and a fireplace as well as an outdoor pool.
Does Spacious family villa, private pool with delightful panoramic views to the coast have a hot tub?
No, but this villa does have a heated pool.
Does this villa provide breakfast?
No, this villa doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this villa allow pets to stay for free?
No, pets aren't allowed at this villa.
Does Spacious family villa, private pool with delightful panoramic views to the coast have connecting rooms available?
No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this villa.
What is the closest airport to this villa?
The closest major airport to this villa is Faro Intl. Airport (FAO), which is 9.2 mi away (21 minutes by car).
Can I book a room with a balcony at Spacious family villa, private pool with delightful panoramic views to the coast?
Yes, every villa at Spacious family villa, private pool with delightful panoramic views to the coast comes with a patio.
Spacious family villa, private pool with delightful panoramic views to the coast Reviews
Reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Barbara Z.
Aug 31, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent! We loved, loved, loved our stay at Casa Lucia. 10/10!
Barbara Z.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kevin S.
Jul 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Best Family Holiday Ever!
Wow! The photos do not do this villa justice, superb quality and outside space. From the moment we walked in we just stood for a few minutes to take in how beautiful it is. We wanted for nothing as the range of Living, Sleeping, Kitchenware, BBQ features etc. made staying and entertaining a breeze. When my mum (83) arrived for a few days she said this was indulgent and luxurious and did not want for anything. High praise indeed knowing my mum.Thank you so much and we will hopefully we will be back for my 60th birthday year in 2 years time.
Kevin S.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Richard N.
Jul 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Algarve Family Trip 2025
The property is an excellent location to access the beautiful Algarve beaches and towns. The property is well equipped and we enjoyed the outside bbq and entertaining space very much. The pool is lovely and was a good size even for 8 guests. The bedrooms were spacious, clean and very comfortable. The kitchen is extremely well equipped and made food preparation for 8 very easy.The communication with the owner and agent was very good.We would not hesitate to book the villa again.
Richard N.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Derek R.
Jun 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Villa Perfectly Furnished and Well Maintained
What a lovely villa, it suited us completely. Quiet , well equipped and comfortable. Pool area was perfect for us and our friends and having good WIFI and TV as well as outside entertainment meant that no matter what we did we had appropriate resources. Had a small issue getting into the Villa, but all was good at the end. Will definitely be going back.
Derek R.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stanislao G.
Sep 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
Wonderful home with a wonderful view. Large, private, villa just up the hill from charming Santa Barbara de Nexe. Only 20 minutes to the Faro area beeches. If you are a cyclist, the rolling hills of Algarve are right outside your door. BTW, a day in Seville is only 2 hours away. We had six adults and 1 teenager and it never felt crowded.
Stanislao G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Martin W.
Aug 30, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
MrWilliams
As my taxi driver said, this is the proper Algarve and he wasn't wrong. Isolated but close enough for a 20 minute walk to the local town, we (5 adults 2 children) had a great stay. Everything that we needed was on site and we were only a short drive away from anything else we ran short of. Great that the taxi's recognise the villa, never short of transport. All in all a relaxing and enjoyable break
Martin W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Richard M.
Aug 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful layout and size, so well equipped and a real home-from-home.
We were a party of 9, 6 adults and 3 children with ages ranging from 2 to 8. We have had many villa stays across Europe and beyond and Casa Lucia was, without doubt, one of the best. The layout and size was perfect, meaning we could be together when we needed to be but separate as well. The level of equipment was outstanding from crockery and cutlery to the 3 fridges and 2 barbecues, one gas and one charcoal. The pool was wonderful, large and clean and didn't feel crowded even with all 9 of us in at once. Add to this the sports equipment (including a purpose made mini football pitch) with pool inflatables, balls and buoyancy aids and even buckets and spades to take on trips to the beach and it was more than the full package. Easy access to a couple of restaurants and a supermarket in Santa Barbera as well as larger shops and facilities in Loule meant the location was ideal too. I am only sad that we may not be able to go back as we will be a party of 10 next time and need another bedroom. A memorable week for sure.
Richard M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Susan P.
Aug 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Holiday
The Villa is superb. The whole family loved the pool and the table tennis. The kitchen inside is very well equipped and it was great to have an outside kitchen. The bedrooms and bathrooms are spacious and there are more than adequate wardrobes , drawers etc., The grounds outside are well kept and there is a grass pitch for football. The roof area is stunning although we didn’t use it very much due to the very hot weather whilst we were there. The dining area outside was used all the time by us. The sitting room is very comfortable and there are various games and books.
We all voted it to be one of the best villa we have stayed in. We would definitely love to come back.
Susan P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Vicki B.
Jul 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Very well equipped
Lovely property very well equipped , air conditioning in one room wasnt working on arrival but was promptly fixed. Great to have english tv as it was Wimbledon week. Pool lovely.
Vicki B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Pete S.
Aug 16, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Large and well appointed villa with lovely pool
The kitchen is massive and so is the living room. Large BBQ area to the side is great for the man of the party. Swimming pool clean and well maintained. Large bathrooms and enough space for everybody. Large telly kept the kids happy too.
Pete S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sandra S.
Jul 17, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay
Good communications from the owners and their agents.
Great to be welcomed on arrival by the property manager and brilliant welcome pack no matter what time of day you may arrive.
We have stayed in Santa Barbara de Nexe many times so know it well and that Charneca would suite us. Casa Lucia actually outstripped our expectations. The perfect outside areas, great views, pool, shaded terraces, BBQ etc etc, inside the villa is extremely comfortable, spacious well equipped to a high standard and as sports fans we loved the access to Sky TV.
Le Marquis restaurant worth a visit.
Many thanks from all the family to Lucy and Julia you have a very beautiful villa.
Sandra S.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Robin T., Jersey, Channel Islands
Sep 11, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Another fabulous stay
Second holiday staying at this excellent villa. Modern, well equipped with excellent facilities . Updated since last visit also - bedrooms are spacious with plenty of wardrobe space. Living space is well furnished and the outside area and pool are stunning. Another garden space has been added with Hoopoe’s on the lawn every day. Tucked away in the hills and not overlooked with everything you need close by. Excellent holiday for the family, we shall return again!
Robin T.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Miguel B., Nottingham, United Kingdom
Aug 3, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful family time
We have just returned from an amazing family holiday in Casa Crow/Lucia. We spent 7 Days in this beautiful property. Our impression when we arrived was that pictures do not do justice of the real space and comfort offered by the house: It is huge!!!!
We received a welcome pack which had all the essentials to get you started including excellent wine and local products.
The house comes with EVERYTHING you will need. In special, the kitchen and BBQ. They are l fully and newly equipped. There is plenty of working surfaces, 2 ovens, 3 fridges and a great terrace to eat alfresco.
As we traveled during the pandemic, the house provided some face masks, sanitizer and hand wash.
The pool had a great size and the outdoor space provided ample opportunity for our party to enjoy different activities.
Make sure you study the directions given by the property managers to arrive to the house as GPS systems can get a bit confused.
We highly recommend this property !
Thank you Lucy and Richard!
Miguel B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Robin T., Jersey, Channel Islands
Sep 16, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent & well equipped villa
Stayed at this lovely villa for 2 weeks during August/Sept 2019. The villa is perfect for a family holiday and was well equipped with all modern ammenities. The bedrooms were well furnished, bright, clean and of a good size. The kitchen was smart and modern with all you could possibly need and the bathrooms likewise.
A similar story outside with a large pool (maintained regularly) and patio area with ample sunbeds (of good quality) and seating areas. There was also an upstairs area perfect for sundowners or a space to get away from kids and family! Any assistance required was smartly addressed by Richard the villa manager. A great stay in a great villa, we will be back!
Robin T.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Deborah S.
Jul 29, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous villa!
We had a fantastic time at this villa which was exactly as advertised and exactly what we needed for 3 generations aged 6 to 81.
The place was absolutely spotless which was a huge relief after a previous holiday rental where cleanliness was not a priority!
Many happy hours were spent by the pool and the two terraces - upstairs for sundown in particular!
We know the area well and will definitely be back as could not find a single thing that was not perfect !
Thank you Lucy and Julia - see you again !
Deborah S.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Anna e.
Jun 4, 2019
EVERY THING YOU COULD EVER WANT FOR A RELAXING HOLIDAY!!!!
This is the second stay at Casa Lucia, the villa is so well equipped for the perfect villa holiday. The villa is very spacious and exceptionally clean. Bright new kitchen and also a new, very comfortable terrace for perfect evening entertaining to watch the sunset with a cool glass of wine. We have stayed in many villas but this one is by far the best we have stayed in. Thank you .
Anna e.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
10/10 Excellent
Chet P.
Sep 18, 2018
Great spacious and well equipped villa
Casa Crow is a wonderfully equipped and tranquil villa.
There is plenty of space for two families, there was 6 of us but 8 could quite easily have stayed.
Lucy and her team were a delight to deal with and the welcome pack was a nice touch and well appreciated.
I would suggest a car is essential, although Uber is available and they are able to find it using location rather than address (just make sure you have it saved for the return trip)
Any (very few and small) problems were dealt with very quickly and efficiently.
The new kitchen is fantastic, lots of space, storage and well stocked. There are two fridges which really help, and save trips to the supermarket. (Continetel ~10mins, Apolonia ~15mins) Apolonia is recommended. There is also an outside fridge by the BBQ.
Around the outskirts of Almancil, you will also find some fabulous restaurants.
For some reason there were a lot of wasps (not normally an issue). We found keeping the outdoor space clean and using Citronella candles (in buckets) very effective.
The pool (heated) was used day and night, really big and deep too.
There is a wonderful roof terrace which we made good use of, the BBQ (Gas and Charcoal) is a great size, with plenty of seating and beds around the pool.
The Table Tennis Table also got good use (might be worth bringing your own bats and balls)
WiFi was quick and plenty of coverage. Lots and lots of TV Channels although we rarely had it on.
A really good villa, which more than helped make it a great holiday. I'm sure we will return soon.
Chet P.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
8/10 Good
Adrian R.
Aug 28, 2018
Well appointed villa
The villa is well appointed and comfortable. There is a large swimming pool and the poolside terrace has an abundance of seating. This, coupled with the outside barbecue area, makes the villa ideal for families. We found the rooftop terrace to be a delightful place to relax with a drink, to catch the last rays of sun each evening. The air conditioning was very much appreciated, particularly as the temperature around the pool reached 47 degrees during our stay!
Adrian R.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
Lorna J.
Jul 22, 2018
Wonderful villa which we would recommend to anyone.
The villa is outstanding with amenities to suit our party of 6 adults and 2 children of 3 generations.
Lorna J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
James L.
Jun 12, 2018
Really lovely Villa
We were looking for a villa that was inland, quiet, heated pool and lots of space for the kids. This villa didn't disappoint. The villa was huge, the pool/terrace area was lovely and we also enjoyed the roof terrace with the beautiful views. Villa had everything we required for our self catering holiday and was set up well for our baby. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you
James L.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
10/10 Excellent
Mark H.
Aug 2, 2017
A perfect holiday
My wife and 2 children could not have had a better holiday. The villa is absolutely perfect both indoors and outdoors. It is only 20 minutes to Faro airport, 20 minutes to the beaches near Quinta Do Lago and Vale Do Lobo, and the local supermarket has everything you need. there are also some super restaurants very nearby, most notably Le Marquis (http://www.restaurant-le-marquis.com). The views are amazing, particularly from the incredible roof terrace (ideal for evening drinks), and the outdoor furniture is plentiful and luxurious. The owners also made sure that they were contactable if anything went wrong, not that anything did go wrong. All in all we couldn't have had a better two weeks and look forward to returning. Huge thanks to the owners for helping myself and my family have a wonderful holiday.
Mark H.
10/10 Excellent
Georgina M.
Jul 23, 2017
Wonderful villa for our family holiday of 3 generations
We've just returned from a fabulous week's stay at Lucy and Julia's gorgeous villa - clean, spacious, comfortable and with every amenity supplied. We especially enjoyed the wonderful seating area outside, with comfy seats and couches in the shade, and study wooden sunbeds for those who love to brave the heat! The rooftop area was beautiful for evening drinks watching the sun go down, and the large pool was a hit with us all.
Inside the villa, the sitting room and its 3 very comfy sofas were perfect for relaxing, and the TV and games system looked great, although we never really got around to using them much. Ceiling fans and air conditioning kept us cool. The kitchen was well equipped, and the second fridge freezer in the laundry room was perfect for storing drinks.
Gina, our contact in Portugal, was very helpful, meeting us at the villa and showing us everything the villa had to offer, but also later in the week when we had some questions. We also had a worry about the pool around 9pm one night, and she organised the pool maintenance man to come round within about 10 minutes, despite the lateness of the hour.
All in all a fabulous holiday; we were very sad to leave...
Georgina M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
8/10 Good
Stephen P.
Jul 18, 2017
Good
Good
Stephen P.
8/10 Good
Holger H.
Sep 6, 2025
Holger H.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Ignacio M.
Sep 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderschön und Erholsam
Das Haus war sehr gut ausgestattet. Es lies keine Wünsche übrig. Wunderschöne Aussicht viel Platz perfekt ausgestattet. Schwimmbad hatte die perfekte Größe für acht Personen.
Leider hatten wir eine schwierige Abstimmung mit der Facility Manager beim Ankunft und wir haben den ganzen Aufenthalt nicht rausfinden können, wie man die Lichter im Pool anmacht.
War trotzdem einen perfekten Aufenthalt und würden mich jederzeit gerne wiederholen