Charming Algarve Villa | Villa Quinta Luz | 9 Bedrooms | Large Pool & Snooker

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback, Paula! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful stay at our lovely villa. It's fantastic to know that our convenient location near local restaurants and shops added to the enjoyment of your experience. We also appreciate your feedback about the barbecue area. We take guest suggestions seriously and will certainly look into making improvements to ensure it's in the best possible condition for future guests. We hope you'll choose to stay with us again in the future. Your input is invaluable in helping us provide the best possible experience for all our guests. Best Wishes Simone Villamore

Here is a polished response you can use: --- Dear Guest, Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review and for sharing such thoughtful feedback about your stay. We are delighted to hear that you and your family, spanning generations, enjoyed a truly memorable holiday together. It is especially heartening to know that the villa provided the space, comfort, and setting for you to celebrate such a special birthday. We are pleased the outdoor areas, pool, gardens, and veranda with its views across the countryside all added to your enjoyment, and that the catered evening and attentive support from the villa management company enhanced your experience. We greatly appreciate your honest review and are so pleased the villa created lasting memories for you and your family. We do hope we can welcome you back again in the future for another special occasion. Warm regards, VillaMore

Dear Eric, Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful 5-star review of your recent stay at one of our beautiful villas. We are delighted to hear that you had a fantastic time and that you enjoyed the spacious and well-equipped house, as well as the stunning pool and view. We take great pride in ensuring a seamless experience for our guests, and we're pleased to know that your check-in and check-out processes were uncomplicated. Our team strives to provide the highest level of service, and it warms our hearts to hear that everyone was super friendly during your stay. Your feedback is truly appreciated, and we hope to welcome you back to another VillaMore property in the near future. If you have any specific villa preferences or additional comments, please don't hesitate to share them with us. We aim to make every stay with us a memorable one. Warm regards, VillaMore

Dear Max, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at our villa. We appreciate your positive feedback and are delighted to hear that you had a lovely week during your stay. It's wonderful to know that you found the pool larger than expected and that the villa was equipped with everything you needed. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the condition of the space, and we will certainly take this into consideration for future improvements. Our dedicated villa hosts are committed to providing excellent service, and we're pleased to hear that they were helpful during your stay. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future. If you have any further comments or suggestions, please feel free to share them with us. Your feedback is valuable in helping us continually enhance our guests' experiences. Warm regards, VillaMore

Dear Manuel, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent stay at Quinta Luz. We value your input as it helps us continually improve our services. We are delighted to hear that you had a positive experience during your stay at our villa. Your satisfaction is of the utmost importance to us, and we are pleased to have met your expectations. If you have any specific comments or suggestions for us to further enhance your future stays, please feel free to share. We are always looking for ways to make our guests' experiences even more enjoyable. Once again, thank you for choosing Quinta Luz for your holiday, and we hope to welcome you back in the near future. Warm regards, VillaMore

Dear Mrs. Thomas, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent stay at Villa Quinta Luz. VillaMore is, of course, disappointed to read that your experience did not meet your expectations, and we have since shared your comments with the Villa Manager, who has provided us with a detailed account of the circumstances during your stay. We would like to address the concerns you have raised while offering some important clarifications. Firstly, in relation to cleanliness, the Villa Manager has informed us that you arrived at the property before the agreed check-in time of 16:00. At that moment, the housekeeping team was still on-site completing the final preparations, including the cleaning of the barbecue. The manager attempted to call you around 15:30 to suggest an earlier check-in, only to discover that you had already entered the villa premises. This timing unfortunately gave you the impression that the villa was not fully prepared, though the team was diligently finalising their work. With regard to the bathrooms and claims of a musty smell, the Villa Manager confirms that no such concerns were communicated during your stay. As always, had these been reported, the management team would have arranged for immediate attention. The matter of electricity supply is indeed a known limitation of the area, as the villa’s power is delivered via overhead lines. The Villa Manager personally explained this upon your arrival and advised that multiple high-consumption appliances should not be used simultaneously to prevent tripping the fuses. Clear instructions were also given on how to reset the power should this occur. While we understand this was a source of frustration, the power infrastructure is a regional limitation and entirely beyond our control. Regarding the air conditioning unit in the top-floor bedroom, it is important to note that the Villa Manager did not deny knowledge of the fault. On the contrary, it was explained to you that the issue had been identified the previous week and a technician had attended to assess it. As it is a warranty matter with the manufacturer, the repair has unfortunately been delayed. A fan was provided in the interim to ensure some level of comfort. You also raised concerns regarding the fridges not cooling effectively. The Villa Manager addressed this directly during your stay, explaining that placing a large quantity of warm products into an empty fridge requires time—sometimes up to 24 hours—for the appliance to reach optimum temperature. This is not a fault specific to this property but a common scenario across many villas. The pool table, table tennis table, and associated equipment are provided as additional amenities for guest enjoyment. The Villa Manager confirms that sufficient equipment was available on-site and no concerns about these facilities were reported during your stay. Similarly, the issue with the top-floor toilet was promptly resolved on the same day it was raised. Regarding the internal doors and latches, no problems were reported at any point during your stay, nor have similar concerns been raised by previous guests. It is also important to acknowledge that in the weeks leading up to your arrival, VillaMore received an unusually high volume of correspondence from yourself, in which you referenced various negative reviews found on external websites, many of which were not associated with our clients. Despite our reassurances, it appeared that you had already developed a perception of the property prior to arrival and were predisposed to find fault. Villa Quinta Luz is not marketed as a luxury villa but is instead positioned as a spacious and well-located property offering excellent value for larger groups. We are sincerely sorry that the property did not align with your expectations; however, it does seem that no accommodation would have met the level of scrutiny applied prior to your stay. Given that the primary issue you experienced was related to the power supply—a factor entirely outside of the villa's or VillaMore's control—it is deeply disappointing that you chose to leave a 2-star review. The property was fully prepared, any minor maintenance concerns were addressed immediately when reported, and the Villa Manager was available throughout your stay to assist. Regrettably, this review feels predetermined, given the level of negativity expressed in your correspondence prior to arrival, where you actively sought out adverse online commentary to question the suitability of the villa before even experiencing it for yourself. While we remain committed to continuous improvement and welcome constructive feedback, we firmly believe that the rating you have given is unwarranted and does not fairly reflect the villa, the service provided, nor the efforts made to assist you during your stay. We wish you all the best in your future travels. Kind regards, Team Villamore

Dear Helene Thank you for your review - we would like to clarify that we were in contact with you on 08 January with a detailed report of your stay. Unfortunately during your stay Portugal experienced unprecedented bad weather which is beyond anyone's control. The villa is not luxurious however at this price point for your stay €47 per person per night is excellent value. We did notice your first review was not inline with vrbo's guidelines and feel some of your comments were disingenuous . Please see below the reply we have already sent to you. Dear Helene Thank you for taking the time to set out your concerns in detail. We have now reviewed your complaint thoroughly and have also discussed each point in detail with Arvid, the local villa manager, who attended the property during and immediately after your stay. We would like to address the key matters raised and clarify our position. Regarding the location, the villa is situated near a minor local railway line and a road, both of which are clearly visible on maps and satellite imagery available prior to booking. The railway is lightly used, with very infrequent trains, and historically has not generated complaints from guests. That said, we appreciate that sensitivity to noise can vary from guest to guest. Regarding temperature and comfort, the property is equipped with air-conditioning units in all bedrooms, which also function as heaters. When the villa was inspected after your departure, the internal temperature was notably warm. One unit was reported as not functioning correctly, and the villa manager promptly brought an additional heater for your use. Bedding provided is in line with local winter standards in Portugal, where properties rely primarily on heating rather than heavy duvets; nevertheless, we understand that personal expectations may differ. Concerning maintenance and plumbing, the period of your stay coincided with exceptionally severe weather, including heavy rainfall and strong winds, which affected a large part of Portugal. Some of the water ingress you experienced appears to have been directly linked to these unusual conditions. A leak under the kitchen sink was not previously known and will be rectified. One toilet blockage was reported; due to the national holiday period, it was unfortunately not possible to arrange an immediate repair, although multiple other bathrooms remained fully operational. On the matter of the fireplace, firewood is not advertised as being provided and is standardly purchased by guests locally. The villa manager did supply firewood during your stay and provided guidance on its use. Cleaning of the fireplace glass by guests, while appreciated, was not requested or required. In terms of safety and security, the area in which the villa is located is considered very safe, with no history of incidents. The main garden and carport gates are not lockable, as described in the property layout, and one studio door was found to be functioning correctly when inspected after departure. We nonetheless acknowledge your concerns and will review all locking mechanisms as part of ongoing maintenance. Regarding the kitchen equipment and amenities, the capsule coffee machine was replaced during your stay with a larger, more suitable machine, and the villa manager also brought an additional heater at the same time. Other items mentioned, including table tennis rackets and cookware, will be checked and replaced where necessary. These points, while noted, are considered minor issues rather than factors rendering the property unusable. In conclusion, VillaMore must respectfully disagree that the circumstances justify a refund of 50% of the rental cost. The villa is a charming nine-bedroom property offering excellent value for money for large groups, and it is not marketed as a luxury villa. It has hosted many happy guests and benefits from consistently strong reviews. We believe that the exceptionally poor weather during your stay unfortunately had a significant impact on your overall experience. Finally, we would like to clarify that no security deposit was taken from you in relation to this booking, and therefore there is no deposit to refund. We trust this clarifies our position and hope you will accept our sincere regret that the stay did not meet your expectations. VillaMore always aims to act fairly, transparently, and in good faith, and we thank you for bringing these matters to our attention. Yours sincerely, VillaMore

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback following your recent stay in Portugal. VillaMore is naturally disappointed to read your three-star rating, particularly as we had been in regular contact throughout your visit and acted promptly on every concern raised. It is unfortunate that the weather was exceptionally poor during your stay. While we would have loved to change that for you, it is sadly one element beyond anyone’s control. We do feel this may have understandably influenced your overall impression of the holiday. Regarding the shutters, our local manager attended the villa immediately and installed a brand-new set of curtains to provide an additional layer of comfort. With respect to the kitchen equipment, many of the pans and utensils had been replaced only a couple of weeks prior to your arrival. As with most holiday villas, the inventory may differ slightly from what guests are accustomed to in their own homes, but it remains well equipped for a comfortable stay. The villa team also revisited to check the hob and blender, and both were confirmed to be in full working order. Although fans are not listed as part of the villa’s advertised amenities, additional units were provided upon request to ensure your needs were met. This villa remains excellent value for larger groups, offering generous space and a lovely setting. While we always strive to ensure every guest has an enjoyable and relaxing stay, it did seem that nothing we provided was able to meet expectations on this occasion, despite the efforts of our team to assist throughout. We do appreciate your feedback and will continue to refine our service where possible. Kind regards, VillaMore