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A heated pool
Property grounds
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a fireplace, and a TV.
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 83014 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Laranjeiro, Faro District
  • Place, Ria Formosa Natural Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Moncarapacho Museum and Chapel
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Olhao Harbour
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Olhao

Located within 2 miles (3 km) of Ria Formosa Natural Park, this villa is within 3 miles (5 km) of Moncarapacho Museum and Chapel. The villa includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a fireplace.
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What's nearby

  • Ria Formosa Natural Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Moncarapacho Museum and Chapel - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Parque Natural da Ria Formosa - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Olhao Harbour - 7 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Olhao Municipal Market - 7 min drive - 5.0 miles

Getting around

  • Tavira Station - 19 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪O Primo dos Caracóis - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Marim - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Marieta’s café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Do Carmo - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizzaria Josy - ‬6 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.

Relaxing family retreat with heated private pool & breath taking ocean views

Welcome to Casa Veronica, a luxurious 4-bedroom villa that comfortably accommodates up to 8 guests. Nestled on a scenic hillside, this spacious retreat offers sweeping panoramic views of the ocean and countryside, perfect for a relaxing and memorable getaway.

Key Features:
- Heated Private Salt Pool: Enjoy the privacy of your own heated 8 x 4m pool, surrounded by a tranquil garden with spectacular coastal and countryside views. Pool heating is available for the colder months for €15 per day.
- Beautiful Outdoor Living: Unwind in the peaceful garden or on the expansive patio with a BBQ area, ideal for memorable al fresco dining experiences.
- Fully Air-Conditioned for all Seasons: All bedrooms and the living room are equipped with air conditioning. In the cooler months, enjoy underfloor heating and a log fire in the lounge.

Home Comforts:
Casa Veronica is thoughtfully furnished with everything you need for a stress-free stay. The fully equipped kitchen includes a dishwasher, cooker, microwave, coffee machine, and fridge/freezer. Other amenities include a washing machine, WiFi, TV, DVD player, and an extensive DVD library.

Location Highlights:
Situated in the stunning eastern Algarve, Casa Veronica is just a 10-minute drive to the nearest beach, 30 minutes from Faro Airport and beaches, and a short drive to charming local towns:

- Moncarapacho: A quaint market town, just a short drive or a 20-minute walk from the villa.
- Olhao, Fuzeta, and Tavira: Historic coastal towns brimming with culture, markets, and delicious local cuisine.
- Freshly baked local delicacies - In summer indulge in freshly baked bolos de berlim - Algarve's famous donuts, from the factory just a few minutes walk away!

Explore the nearby Ria Formosa Natural Park, a protected coastal lagoon stretching across 18,000 hectares, offering unique landscapes, barrier islands, and vibrant wildlife.

Local Expertise:
This home has been enjoyed by the owner’s family for years, and they’ve curated a list of their top recommendations for restaurants and local activities, ensuring you experience the best of the Algarve. Feel free to reach out with any questions—we’re here to make your stay unforgettable!

Book your stay at Casa Veronica where tranquillity meets luxury for the perfect Algarve escape!
The villa is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a fireplace.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: no smoking allowed in the house.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • 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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
No smoking allowed in the house.

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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Property Registration Number 91506/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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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.
  • This property accepts cash.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to this villa?

This villa is located in Olhao, close to Olhao Harbour, Ria Formosa Natural Park, and Ilha da Armona Beach. You'll also find Olhao Municipal Market and Moncarapacho Museum and Chapel within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Relaxing family retreat with heated private pool & breath taking ocean views?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this villa associated with 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.

Is Relaxing family retreat with heated private pool & breath taking ocean views good for couples?

At this historic villa, there are many amenities for couples, including a private pool and a fireplace in each villa, and some feature ocean view.

Are there hot tubs at Relaxing family retreat with heated private pool & breath taking ocean views?

No, but this villa does have a heated pool.

Does this villa include breakfast service?

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.

Are there connecting rooms at Relaxing family retreat with heated private pool & breath taking ocean views?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this villa.

Where is the closest airport to this villa?

The closest major airport to this villa is Faro Intl. Airport (FAO), which is 12.9 mi away (25 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Relaxing family retreat with heated private pool & breath taking ocean views?

Yes, every villa at Relaxing family retreat with heated private pool & breath taking ocean views comes with a balcony and some offer ocean views.

Relaxing family retreat with heated private pool & breath taking ocean views Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great location

Family enjoyed our stay
Stayed 20 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lou K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay at casa Veronica.Very homely and had everything we needed for our stay.Good communication with Helen and fabulous restaurant recommendations.Car essential .Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue J.

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

Excellent

We had the most enjoyable stay the villa suited us perfectly
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

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Ideal for us

We had a lovely stay at Casa Veronica. We were there with our two young children (1 and 3) so having a heated pool, a well stocked shop nearby and a quiet safe beach so close made our lives so much easier. It was also very convenient for Faro airport but still quiet and secluded. The house had everything we needed and Helen and Dirk were both very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isobel D.

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

Fabulous house in a great secluded location

This was a lovely house….so easy to find by car travelling from the airport. The location of the house is really great, secluded with beautiful vistas. The interior of the house is so comfortable…the living room area is just wonderful with tv, wifi, etc. The bedrooms had the comfiest of beds…in fact the house had everything you needed for a wonderful relaxing holiday. The owner Helen was so quick to reply to any questions that we had and the agent Dirk was on hand to deal with any problems that may arise. All in all a wonderful holiday in a superbly located house…..highly recommended…we will return.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Stunning

We were a family of 8 staying at casa veronica. We had such a lovely stay. The Villa Is very spacious and very homely. Both kids and adults had endless hours of fun in the pool. We spent numerous nights enjoying what we referred to as the snug ticked away at the side of the pool. This little hide away so absolutely beautiful of an evening having bbqs and family meals down there. This villa has the most stunning views which added more to this great holiday. Also have to mention dirk the property manager. We made contact a few times with dirk for general thing such recommendations on places to watch football and local markets we could to. Di rim was very helpful and ensured a lot of info was sent to help with are needs
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie T.

fantastic villa

we stayed in this villa for 7 nights at the beggining of August. I cannot begin to tell you just how beautiful this villa is. We came as a family of 5. We were met by the owner & his wife at the airport, who guided us back to the villa, following them. They went out of their way to be helpful, and even drove to a supermarket on the way to the villa, so we could pick up some essential items for our stay. The town of olhao is very close and had everything we needed, including a shopping centre, with go karting for the kids. The villa itself is up a dirt track, and though its quite rocky to get to, its also the last villa on the end of the road, so its very private. I would suggest hiring a car is essential. The villa has a magnificent view over the countryside & a view of the beach. There are 4 bedrooms, all very spacious, and 3 bathrooms. The villa is beautifully spacious and laid out, with a very large lounge area and a spacious kitchen and dining area. They have a smart tv with english telly, so when you are relaxing, you are able to curl up and watch it. The kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed, as well as a laundry room which we were able to use. By far for us, the pool was the best bit, it is a lot larger than it looks in the pictures, and the whole family loved it. As an added bonus it has under pool lighting in the evenings. The villa has beautiful grounds surrounding it. The pictures on the site dont do it justice, it is perfect for a family, and the owners are so friendly and helpful, they really went out of their way to make sure we had a wonderful stay.
Verified

8/10 Good

sandra b.

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

vacances à Algarve

Nous avons passé 2 semaines dans cette maison. Trés propre et fidéle à la description avec cette superbe vu sur la plage, proche de toute commodité. Maison à environ 10minutes de Olhao 20 de Faro ( autoroute pas loin). seule point noir, le chemin acces pour la maison en pente avec des troux donc doucement mais surrement. Les échanges avec les proprietaires ont été trés respectueux et toujours dans la bienveillance de nos questions. Je conseille cette location sans soucis.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean Marie L.

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

Agréable maison bien située et bien équipée

Maison confortable, bien équipée, piscine chauffée indispensable à cette saison, mais très agréable. calme et vue dégagée, proche des commerces et des buts touristiques et de la mer. Propriétaire et gestionnaire attentifs et efficaces. Un conseil : demander un plan d'accès détaillé dans la documentation car impossible de trouver sans aide du gestionnaire. c'est un détail mais qui peut compter si l'arrivée est tardive . En conclusion : excellent séjour
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

philippe f.

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Agréable propriété au calme avec une superbe vue

Belle propriété au calme, mais qui mériterait un petit rafraîchissement ...
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalia N.

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Nous avons passe un très bon moment, tout est à disposition et bien réfléchi

Nous avons loué la maison avec les amis, très bien accueillie et les lits parapluies supplémentaire ont bien été à notre disposition comme demandé. Chambres sont grandes et confortables, lieu très calme.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

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

Lovely relaxing stay

Beautiful villa, photos don't do it justice. 10-20 mins in car from Olhao, Tavira, Fuseta and many stunning beaches, restaurants and tourist attractions. Well appointed villa with all mod cons. It is up a dusty track so be prepared for that but the roads around are very quiet and easy to drive. 4 big bedrooms, 1 ensuite and 2 other bathrooms so ideal for bigger groups. Comfy beds, plenty bedding and towels. Kitchen has everything you need with a separate utility room. Lounge and dining area very spacious with added bonus of two outside areas for shade and relaxing. BBQ. High spec TV, speaker and WiFi for the teenagers!! We all loved the house and feeding the visiting cats. 5 mins to an Intermarche in Moncarapacho so easy for shopping and takeaway cooked chicken for an easy meal if not dining out. Owner also shared some great info on the local towns and places to visit or eat out. Definitely need a car but lots of walks in the neighbourhood too. A minor issue with one of the much needed Aircon units was resolved promptly by Dirk and he communicated regularly to check all OK. Views from the pool down to the coast ate stunning. Overall a great value villa in a rural location. Thoroughly recommend, would stay again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana C.

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

Very nice stay

Very pleaseant stay in casa Veronica with my family, peaceful location. The pool was a sucess with our teenage children. The house is confortable and the cleaning is impecable. The owner Helen is very nice and understanding.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

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Superbes vacances !

Nous avons passé de superbes vacances entre amis (2 couples + 4 enfants de 1 an à 8 ans) la maison est grande et très confortable, possède tout ce qu'il faut pour y passer de bons moments, la propriétaire très accessible par message, compréhensive et rassurante. La maison est complètement isolée sans voisinage. Grande piscine, attention pas de sécurité autour (ni barrière ni alarme). Très bien placée, nous avons pu visiter tout ce l'on voulait à l'algarve facilement ! Merci Helen et Dirk
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David T.

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"A place with a view"

Nice spot with a beautiful view to Ria Formosa; cool pool with warm water; cats, rosters, geckos around the house / property; quick access to the coast / beaches, Fuseta and Olhão; away from croweded spaces; a good choice for this kind of holidays.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manuel P.

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Entre o campo e a praia

Cada fantástica, com uma vista formidável! Situada no campo a poucos km da praia!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ISABEL M.

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Muito bom

Um verdadeiro sossego, longe da confusão, onde se houve somente as cigarras.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah P.

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

Relaxing Week

This house was perfect, exactly what we needed for a week relaxing with the family. The pool was warm enough to be in all day and the bbq area was lovely. Would definitely recommend
Verified

8/10 Good

Christof H.

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Villa mit allem was man braucht

Wir genossen zu fünft schöne 8 Tage in der großen und gut ausgestatteten Villa, das schöne Spätsommerwetter, die schöne Aussicht und den Pool. Die Zufahrt ist etwas steinig und die Hühner waren schon mal etwas früh wach aber das trübte den guten Gesamteindruck nicht.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Unni K.

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

Suitable for family vacation

Well organized home equipped with everything a family of 7 with ages ranging from 6 to 71 needed. Clean, nice pool and patios, nice quiet neighborhood. A car is essential to reach beaches and local cities.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy W.

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Lovely villa, great views, very spacious, excellent pool

We had a lovely stay. Villa more spacious than photos suggest, very well equipped and good aircon - pool excellent size. Great sea view. Moncarapacho village short drive (10 mins) - several restaurants there and small supermarket - but too far to walk especially at night. We visited Olhao - great fish market and plenty of restaurants, ferries to nearby island beaches, Tavira - pretty town to explore and Praia do Baril beach - all easily accessible. You do need a car as quite rural - taxis will do airport run but not local trips. Directions to villa need a bit more detail as difficult to find at night - distances would be good. Overall, great stay, owner very easy to deal with - would definitely return.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Jose M.

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

Nice place for relaxing

We enjoyed the stay at this calm place.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Sally G.

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Lovely Family Villa

The property was excellent with spacious rooms for all the family . Well equipped and spotlessly clean . Quite isolated which is fine as no noisy neighbours only a cockerel crowing and dogs barking from time to time The real bonus was the enclosed snug bbq by the pool especially as the evenings were still cool and of course the pool which everybody loved . The view across to the sea was fabulous . Moncarapacho is a nice town but further away than we thought . The smaller village which was closer had no facilities . Overall for a week it was delightful . We hope to come again next year .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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Had a great time

Highlights were. - the heated pool, my other half never normally ventures into the pool but this was lovely and warm, just the right size and depth, and we were both in it everyday. - the lovely view from the patio across the fields and down to the sea - I also enjoyed watching the planes heading into Faro airport, the Fliught Radar App was on overtime! Property was nice and clean and Helen was very quick to respond throughout the booking process. We did have a minor issue with the villa's internet but this was subsequently sorted by Dirk. I wasn't aware when booking that there was another property close to the villa across the drive but they can't see into the property and apart from the occasional vehicle visiting them, there was no real noise. Like anywhere in rural Portugal, there are dogs barking and cockerels crowing in the distance but the villa was still a lovely secluded retreat so these weren't an issue. Great base for exploring the Eastern Algarve, we travelled out to Santa Luzia, Tavira, Olhao and even across to Spain from Alcoutim.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

regine b.

super villa tout le confort

Nous avons passés d'agréables vacances au Portugal, la villa comporte tout le confort nécessaire rien ne manque, la situation de la villa dans l'arrière pays nous a beaucoup plus, calme et reposante. Merci au propriétaire pour leurs services et leurs disponibilités. le soleil n'était pas trop de la partie mais l'algavre est une jolie région avec pleins de sites à visiter.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2019