Located in Retur, this villa is within a 10-minute stroll of sights such as Pinhal do Gancho and Cabeco Beach. The villa includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a fireplace.
Vila Real Santo Antonio Harbour - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles
Altura Beach - 8 min drive - 2.7 miles
Monte Gordo Beach - 9 min drive - 2.4 miles
Getting around
Vila Real Santo Antonio Monte Gordo Station - 3 min drive
Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 43 min drive
Restaurants
Sem Espinhas Natura Beach - 12 min walk
Restaurante Pescadores Monte Gordo - 5 min drive
Restaurante Panoramico O Infante - 3 min drive
Bodegga Food & Bar - 4 min drive
Restaurante Pézinhos na Areia - 19 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Lic 11363/AL Wonderful 6 bed 5 bath house with heatable pool close to beach
Lic No. 11363/AL Stunning 6 bedroom ( four ensuite) house with large outdoor pool, and Games room, situated within the urbanization of Audiencia, next to Praia Verde, in the unspoilt East Algarve, 15km from Tavira and 8km from Vila Real de Santo Antonio. Set among pine trees and close to all amenities the house is five minutes walk (300 metres)from the superb sandy beach and two restaurants and a cafe/bar. Casa Elouise is within a few minutes drive of five superb golf courses, including the new Jack Nicklaus, Monte Rei course, and backs onto a national reserve of pine trees. Casa Elouise, laid out over three floors with large terraces overlooking the large swimming pool. The swimming pool can be heated at a cost of £100. In addition it boasts a roof terrace with views over the national park and towards the sea, and is luxuriously furnished throughout its six bedrooms, large living room and dining area, together with a large luxuriously appointed AEG, open plan kitchen. Casa Elouise also has a games room with air hockey, bar football and darts.The linked house is air conditioned and is luxuriously furnished to a very high standard
The beautiful Ria Formosa!: The Ria Formosa in the Algarve is a beautiful labyrinth of lagoons separated from the sea by a coastal dune system which is broken up by various natural inlets. It is one of the most important nature reserves in the network of wetlands that links Europe and sub-Saharan Africa. The Ria has an enormous variety of natural habitats that provide refuge, feeding and breeding areas for an infinite number of flora and fauna and is a haven for birds.
The beaches of the isles of Faro, Barreta, Culatra, Armona and Tavira form a natural barrier to the Ocean. Behind are the dunes, sometimes just a narrow strip and sometimes wider and then come the labyrinth of lagoons and small sand islands and channels. At low tide other salty habitats are uncovered forming marches and salt marshes.
A wintering ground for many migratory birds. The Estuary has an enormous variety of natural habitats and biotopes that provide refuge, feeding or breeding areas for an infinite number of organisms.
Golfers to the East Algarve!: If you're looking for a golfer's paradise, then look no further than the Algarve for your ultimate golfing experience. With it's brilliant, sunny climate and dramatic courses throughout the region, it's easy to see why the Algarve is the most popular golfing destination in Europe. There are over 30 golf courses in the Algarve, ranging from 9-hole courses stretched over the Algarve grassland, to dramatic coastal 18-hole courses set amongst the picturesque cliffs. This makes golf here enjoyable for everyone, regardless of ability, and guarantees that you will find the perfect course for you. The East Algarve boasts the wonderful Monte Rei course, designed by Nicklaus, Quinta do Vale course designed by Ballesteros,by the river Guardiana, as well as Quinta da Cima, Ria, Benamor and Castro Marim.
Athletes and sportsmen note!: Near Casa Elouise is the renowned Vila Real de Santo Antonio Sports Complex,one of the most highly regarded centres in Europe. The complex is a high performance training centre accredited by the IAAF and is recognised by the Portuguese Olympic Committee as an Official Training Centre.The mild climate of the Algarve, combined with the natural surroundings of pine forest and beach, is conducive to improved performance by athletes. The complex at VRSA and the golden sands of Monte Gordo attract a number of professional teams and national squads to the region for warm weather training. A huge number of sports are catered for. Whether you are preparing for an important event or simply looking to have a well deserved relaxing warm weather training break with friends, VRSA is the ideal location to prepare for competition or to simply wind down.
The villa is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2.5 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 6 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. The bathroom offers hair dryers and bidets. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a fireplace.
Property manager
Andrew Derrick
Languages
English, Portuguese
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Stunning 6 bed villa with heatable pool, 650m to beach. licence no. 11362/AL
Stunning 6 bed villa with heatable pool, 650m to beach. licence no. 11362/AL
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Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Unit size: 3,122 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
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: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Property Registration Number 11363/AL
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 Retur within a 10-minute walk of Cabeco Beach and Pinhal do Gancho. You'll also find Verde Beach and Monte Gordo Beach within a short drive.
Is there parking available at this villa?
No, this villa doesn't offer parking.
Is this villa next to a casino?
No, this villa is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this villa?
No, there is no indoor pool at this villa; however, the accommodation features a private pool.
What amenities will couples enjoy at Lic 11363/AL Wonderful 6 bed 5 bath house with heatable pool close to beach?
There are many amenities for couples at this villa, including a private pool and a fireplace in each villa with some featuring private pools.
Does Lic 11363/AL Wonderful 6 bed 5 bath house with heatable pool close to beach have a hot tub?
No, this villa doesn't have a spa tub.
Does this villa provide breakfast?
No, this villa doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this villa allow pets to stay free of charge?
No, pets aren't allowed at this villa.
Does this villa have connecting rooms?
No, this villa doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
What is the closest airport to this villa?
The closest major airport to this villa is Faro Intl. Airport (FAO), which is about 29.5 mi away.
Can I book a room with a balcony at Lic 11363/AL Wonderful 6 bed 5 bath house with heatable pool close to beach?
Yes, every villa at Lic 11363/AL Wonderful 6 bed 5 bath house with heatable pool close to beach comes with a balcony.
Lic 11363/AL Wonderful 6 bed 5 bath house with heatable pool close to beach Reviews
Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 101 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
John D.
May 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
We enjoyed our time at Villa Eloise very much and a villa lift up to all our expectations. Lots of space for 12 adults and around the swimming pool and we made use of all the dining areas throughout the week. The villa is a five minute walk to a lovely beach and lots of restaurants locally and we were there to play paddle and that is readily available in Vila Real at the sports club
John D.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Stephen H.
May 5, 2025
Overall enjoyed
This property is a very good size and big enough for our party of 12. The kitchen is well equipped with plenty of crockery, cutlery and glasses. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and tables. As per the description the beautiful beach is less than a 10 minute walk. Nice beach bar and a great fish restaurant on the beach. There is also a lovely woodland walk running parallel with the beach that takes you to Monte Gordo in approximately 30 minutes. We walked easily with a pram.There is an Aldi nearby by taxi which cost less than 4 each way.There is a great outside BBQ area however the property next door is derelict and windows boarded up. The pool next door is full of stagnant green water that caused us problems with insects.One of the bathrooms had black mould on the ceiling. Also 2 of the bedrooms had quilts with no covers that were badly stained. This was quickly rectified after we reported it.The equipment in the games room has seen better days.Communication was quick with the property reps.
Stephen H.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Hannah D.
Nov 16, 2024
Hannah D.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Laura S.
Aug 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
August 24
We had a lovely stay for 2 weeks in August 2024. The villa was perfect for 2 families, plenty of space for everyone individually but also to all be together.
The pool was a good size for the group (5 adults and 5 kids) and all the things we needed, plus extras, were there for us to use.
Location was great, 5 mins to lovely beach and a few beach bars, 5 mins the other way a shop and cafe with all essentials but also lovely food and fresh pastries at a great price!
Men enjoyed local golf and we visited Monte Gordo frequently in evenings, Ubers are easy and cheap. We also visited Tavira a couple of times which was a bit further but a beautiful town.
All comms with Andrew were quick and efficient and we used his recommendation of Edite for airport and golf transfers who was also lovely and very helpful!
All in all we had a fantastic holiday!
Laura S.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Roger F.
Mar 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay in the Algarve and at the Casa Eloise
We had a very wonderful holiday in the Algarve region and our stay at the Casa Eloise was excellent. The property has everything we were looking for. Lots of room, indoor and outdoor entertaining and dining. A great pool and patio. Great location located near beaches, restaurants and beach villages and towns such as Monte Gordo. Andrew and Else were great hosts and Gardenia took care of our needs at the Casa. We also contracted Edite to provide tours and transportation and she was wonderful in our several adventures.
Roger, Susie and friends.
Roger F.
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Phoebe Clare Arkwright J.
Oct 24, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great villa!
The house is lovely, the listing is spot on and the pool just gorgeous. The house was brilliant value for money in my opinion, the kitchen was very well equipped with everything we could need etc. The living room area had space for our whole group to socialise together which was awesome. The host communicated quickly and clearly any time we had questions (both during and before the visit) and was generally very helpful and accomodating. The only criticisms my group had was that there were no soaps in the bathroom on arrival, no bin bags and only one toilet roll per bathroom; there were a few creepy crawly friends around inside inc cockroaches in the downstairs bathroom; and a few things were showing wear and tear a little e.g. a slightly rattly air conditioning unit and the air hockey table didn't really have air. The area the house was in was perfect for our group, we could walk to the beach in ~10 minutes, we could walk to the closest town in ~30 and then hired bikes which then took us further when wanted. Overall one of the best holidays I've been on and absolutely a villa I would go back to if the opportunity arises!
Phoebe Clare Arkwright J.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Claire R.
Sep 3, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic week at Casa Elouise
We have just returned from our holiday at Casa Elouise and it was pretty much perfect. Our family of 8 adults and 4 children found the property had everything we needed and particulary enjoyed the pool. We had it heated which meant the children could spend hours splashing around. The very near beach was gorgeous. We walked to Monte Gordo a few times where there were restaurants and shops. Especially enjoyed the ice creams there. We even spotted a chameleon on the way to the beach one day!
Claire R.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kelly F.
Aug 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great second visit.
Glad to have returned to stay at this lovely villa. Enjoyed our time there, it’s lovely and spacious and the air con was much welcomed in the blazing heat. So many nice places to eat and drink and although it’s quite a walk to town it’s a nice one through the wooded area which provides a nice bit of shade.
Kelly F.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
manon b., St-jerome Québec Canada
Jun 24, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!!
Amazing property!! Everything is perfect. The location close to the beach. Clean and with everything you need for a perfect vacation. The pool is a plus when it is hot outside. I recommend this place to everyone.
manon b.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Jun 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place
Perfect for what we needed
Verified traveler
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kerry W.
Apr 19, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding family holiday
We had a wonderful stay! The house was perfect for 4 families (8 adults, 3 children, 3,6,6 years old). We had plenty of space and we each had a lovely bedroom and bathroom. The grill area was great and it was well worth the extra cost to heat the pool. We swam every day during our stay in April. We did need to keep a very careful eye on the children as the pool is deep at one end and easily accessed by speedy children. The gorgeous sandy beach is an easy 5 minute walk away, as is a local shop. We rented one small car between us all, and contacted Edite from greenrounds for help with minibus transfer from Faro. Edite also organized a wonderful day trip for us all taking in wine tasting, a beach visit and a bit of history - i can’t recommend her highly enough! We were very happy that the host was always very quick and helpful with replies. We were particularly impressed that on one day (Easter Monday evening) we had to call because the gas ran out……. We received a visit within 5 minutes and the gas was refilled almost immediately. Outstanding! Thanks a lot.
Kerry W.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Renate F.
Apr 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic family get-away
Lovely house in a quite neighborhood with enough space to accommodate 12 adults. A few minutes walk to the sandy beach. Monte Gordo was close enough to walk or cycled to with a good variety of shops and restaurants. The little shop about 200m up the road is a must visit. All necessities can be bought here. Their bakery needs special mentioning! Our family had a fantastic time.
Renate F.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sophie J.
Jan 3, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely family trip
The house is great, well equipped for big groups and cooking for a crowd. It's also a very easy walk to a beautiful beach and a few bars, but a car is useful to travelling around. We really enjoyed the pool area and the excellent BBQ too. Some noisy neighbours a few nights but overall a fantastic trip. The owners were really responsive too.
Sophie J.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
8/10 Good
Linda C., Essex, UK
Sep 20, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Good base for exploring
Nice well equipped villa , close to beach and a few restaurants within walking distance. Plenty of taxis available for further afield if required. Pool is a good size and we enjoyed it
Linda C.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Sep 7, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Holiday
The property was excellent for what we required.
We were a group of 13 and there was plenty of room for us all in what is a very large villa.
There were plenty of glasses/plates/cutlery/chairs and everything worked and was in good order.
The pool area and sun beds is a little small for 13 people but it was not difficult to work around this.
And huge thanks and credit to Andrew for being the perfect host. I had several queries and conversations with him prior to the holiday and he was incredibly helpful and informative.
For all 13 of us it was a perfect holiday.
Verified traveler
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sue J.
Aug 21, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely holiday
Had been searching for a property to suit 12 people with a pool and within walking distance of beach. Well, after covid the people increased to 14 and this property was still ideal. Beautiful beach too! We had a few minor problems which I am sure the host will respond too.
Sue J.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
louisa r.
Apr 28, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Villa great but let down by lack of attention to detail!
We had a very good family holiday at the Villa. Location in particular, was brilliant! Monte Gordo beach is beautiful, both adults and children loved it.
We did find the check in time unusually late, especially when travelling with young children.
Owners could do with checking the property to make sure everything safe and in working order. We had a few problems here. Nevertheless, owners helpful and quick to respond.
louisa r.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Diarmuid L.
Oct 7, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a relaxing holiday.
Perfect location for a beach holiday. Spacious well set out villa. Very short walk to a beautiful beach. A no fuss Perfect holiday location. 👌
Diarmuid L.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Heather L.
Jul 20, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, great amenities, wonderful vacation!
We had the luxury of staying in Monte Gordo in the summer with minimal other tourists due to the pandemic. Andrew was very helpful and flexible in managing our visit, which was delayed a year due to COVID. The pool was immaculate, the kitchen well equipped, and the sleeping arrangements for our 3 families were great (7 kids, 6 adults). Thank you!
Heather L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
John J.
Oct 19, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastiske house
Excellent
John J.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
10/10 Excellent
Edel G., Ireland
Sep 25, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
First time in Portugal
I loved Portugal and we had a very well located property. We were within walking distance of a beautiful sandy beach. We had a fabulous pool at the property and loads of seating and loungers. Every bedroom had an en-suite and all our needs were catered for. They even organised some provisions in for us on our first night as it was late when we arrived. Would recommend this property.
Edel G.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
8/10 Good
Shaun I.
Sep 6, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful 2 weeks
We enjoyed a wonderful 2 weeks in this lovely villa. The pool was a great place to sit and unwind and if it got too hot you could just take yourself inside and enjoy the air conditioning. The location is in a quiet residential area which we liked. A small cafe/bar is only 300 metres away which is so cheap. Attached to this is a shop and bakery which is fine for everyday purchases for lunch etc. A 25 minute walk through the woods takes you to Monte Gordo a lovely little town that has a nice Portuguese feel to it. It is hard not to enjoy yourself here if you want relaxation
Shaun I.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Tara B.
Sep 3, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely villa
Casa Eloise is a lovely villa and we had a wonderful holiday. The beautiful beach is literally at the end of the road.
Tara B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
8/10 Good
Claire D.
Jul 30, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Great holiday in all
We experienced a clean, spacious property although it was quite dated but this did not detract from the experience. I would recommend this property to others considering a holiday in this area.
Claire D.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Richard C.
Jun 4, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place
This is the third year we have stayed at Retur in a property owned by Andrew Derrick.
The property was again perfect for our large family and the location remains absolutely wonderful for a relaxing holiday
We cannot recommendation both The location and Andrews properties enough
Richard Clutterbuck