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Villa 81, 'cozy', in a fantastic location on Oura beach, Albufeira

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Albufeira, Faro
  • The Strip
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Albufeira Old Town Square
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Balaia Golf Village
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Toilet

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About this property

Villa 81, 'cozy', in a fantastic location on Oura beach, Albufeira

This villa is a traditional in style, "cozy" and comfortable, are a great location to enjoy all the conditions and facilities area of Areias de S. João in the heart of Albufeira and where is located the Village tourist along the Oura beach and next, but far enough away not to disturb, to the well-known and busy "the strip" which offers a vibrant nightlife with bars, traditional and international restaurants, cafes, clubs’ disco, supermarkets, shops, taxi and tourist and public transport. It is also five minutes’ walk from the bus stops of the main attractions and distractions that may have in the Algarve, such as: Touristic Train, Zoomarine, Aqualand, Aquashow, Sightseeing Albufeira, etc.
Our villas – Villa 2 (6 people), Villa 15 (10 people) and Villa 81 (7 people) - all in the same area, they are very similar in their lay out as part of an urban set developed for tourism, for years, according to a criterion of simplicity and functionality. They have fantastic location and are close to all the necessities for your family or your group of friends on vacation, it is not necessary car. Are a few minutes’ walk from the entertainment and leisure venues and the beaches of Oura and Forte. The center of the old town is a few minutes’ walk including through the beach of Forte. Albufeira, is in the middle of the Algarve and close to many places and towns worth checking out. It is served by rail (place of Ferreiras) so you can use this medium for visits. Faro airport is only 35 Km.
An open-plan room with seating area with armchairs and cable TV and a Wi-Fi service quality; the kitchen fully equipped, including with oven, hob, large fridge-freezer, dishwasher and washing machine, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, electric kettle and other equipment; the dining room includes a table and chairs for the capacity of each villa. A wide sliding door makes communication with the covered terrace with full view of the pool with table and chairs, perfect place to be during the day and a dinner "Al Fresco". The rooms, all overlooking the pool and bathrooms in sufficient numbers are those listed in each of the villas and all have rooms with double beds and in suite and bedrooms with twin beds. In front of the living and bedrooms room appears the pool with nice terrace and flower beds where they grow fantastic "Strelitzia Nicolai", have a barbecue, seating areas and ping pong table and a generous sized pool lined with beds and parasols for a perfect relaxation.
We provide a complete cleaning service and detailed prior to your arrival and a change of towels mid stay. If the time is fifteen or more days per week, we provide a thorough cleaning. We can arrange additional cleaning service if required for additional price. For an extra person, the extra bed is only installed if contracted at the same time as the reservation
NOTE: FOR LONG-TERM RENTALS IN WINTER (FROM NOVEMBER TO MARCH) WITH PRICES SUITABLE FOR THE SITUATION, IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT THE OCCUPAANCY IS ONLY FOR TWO PEOPLE AND CLEANING OR CHANGE OF LINEN IS NOT PROVIDED, HOWEVER, ON REQUEST, THESE SERVICES CAN BE PROVIDED, UPON ADDITIONAL PAYMENT. WE ADVISE YOU TO MAKE A PRICE INQUIRY FOR LONG WINTER STAYS
As a rule, we, the owners, we received our guests which is always a plus and great pleasure for us. In order to facilitate the arrival and movement of our guests we can inform the transfer service from Faro airport which usually performs these services for our villas.
Better than the owners say is what our guests write about our villas and your stay:
"First of all, I would like to say the service we got from the owners was the best, from first booking to our return home, nothing was too much trouble. Thank you. Now on to the villa, well what can I say. The villa is well equipped for all your needs, spacious kitchen with all you need for self-catering. Comfortable living area and nice dining area. There is a nice light bedroom, which are very spacious and also have their own bathroom, which is very nice. Air conditioning and Wi-Fi which was an added bonus. Now on to the outside. VERY nice also, you get the sun all around the villa when it comes up, with plenty of sun loungers, with outside dinning and BBQ. the and not forgetting the beautiful pool. The villa is in an ideal location to it is in a quiet area but only 5 minutes' walk from the strip and big supermarket and about 20 minutes to the old town. I would highly recommend this villa, and thank you again to Alfredo and Helena »

Property manager

Helena Fagulha

Languages

English, French, Spanish
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 17
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Cot and baby chair available
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Security Deposit: a cash deposit will be requested at check in

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 9014/AL

About the area

Albufeira

Albufeira is home to this villa. Balaia Golf Village and Albufeira Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Oura Beach and Praia dos Alemães. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Albufeira Bullring or Albufeira Stadium.
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Albufeira, Faro

What's nearby

  • The Strip - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Santa Eulalia Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Balaia Golf Village - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Albufeira Marina - 5 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 11 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Legends Sports Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cellebration - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Doner Kebab Shop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fredi - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Libertos - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa 81, 'cozy', in a fantastic location on Oura beach, Albufeira have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Villa 81, 'cozy', in a fantastic location on Oura beach, Albufeira pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa 81, 'cozy', in a fantastic location on Oura beach, Albufeira?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa 81, 'cozy', in a fantastic location on Oura beach, Albufeira?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa 81, 'cozy', in a fantastic location on Oura beach, Albufeira located?

Situated in Albufeira, this villa is within a 15-minute walk of The Strip, Oura Beach and Praia dos Alemães. Albufeira Old Town Square and Albufeira Marina are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alex P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great villa in great location

Location was perfect for us and villa was great. cleanliness could have been slightly better and a cleaner was supposed to visit half way through the stay, but didn't. Other than that we had no other issues. owners were great!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

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

Relaxing family break

A lovely villa in a quiet part of town but close to all amenities with all you could need for a relaxing stay - especially the pool. Super helpful villa owners - a relaxing few days away in the sun.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

rebecca j.

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

Amazing Villa in an amazing location!

Lovely, well equipped villa. Very responsive owners. Pool the right temperature. Very clean
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon O.

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

Close to the strip

Amazing home to stay in it’s easy to get to, only about 3min walk to the strip, house was very clean and the check in service was very good thank you so much for letting us stay in your home
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toby W.

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

Albufeira

Good week away in a good property
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Sarah I., Edinburgh

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Holiday June 2023

Construction work close by unfortunately and also some noise from the strip, but not too bad considering the proximity. Parts of the apartment need some maintenance and TLC which would make the property more amazing. Walk to old town 25 minute. We had a good holiday and the pool area is beautiful
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian M.

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

Great holiday

Really nice villa ideally located. Excellent outside area and pool
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zico Z., Zwolle, Netherlands

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

Great villa!

Very nice villa. Everything was neat and clean and it’s very close to the strip. Great pool and owners were very helpful. Kitchen had everything we needed but it was a bit small. Airco in every room was very nice but not all mattresses were the same quality. Overall very nice experience and glad we chose this villa for our vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Great Location

Great Location. Villa is very private with no one over looking garden, great sun trap.. Pool cold but when you did get in it was very refreshing and clean. Kitchen very small but had everything you needed. Aircon wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

COLIN D.

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

Great Villa, good location.

Very nice Villa close to local Bars Restaurants and shops. Pattio area a real sun trap. Owners were very helpful. Colin + Chris
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Stephen M.

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

Excellent Villa +Location Stevie October 2019

This property is superb , it comprises of 3 double bedrooms with 3 bathrooms all with showers , the outside pool area is very spacious and private with no one looking in on you from other properties it is first class I visited here with my family that included my 18 year old son and his girlfriend , the layout of the villa is very good with lots of living space that allowed them to basically have their own living space on one side of the property as they came and went at different times due to frequently sampling the local nightlife the “ Alberferia strip “that is only a 10 min walk away but far away enough that you can’t hear a thing We would recommend this place for families or even friends together as you won’t be living on top of each other like a hotel , We would definitely like to return here one day Local restaurants / shops are only a short walk ,there’s plenty to do plenty to see There’s also a Lidl and an Aldi only a 6 euro taxi ride away to stock up on provisions for the villa Owners were very nice people easy to contact and easy to deal with and very quick responses to any questions This property gets a big thumbs up from all 5 of us who had the privilege of staying at it and hope to return one day
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

Great location, quiet yet close to strip . Spotlessly clean beautiful villa. Will definitely return!

Faultless in every way. Group of 4 ladies travelling for a long weekend. Great location away from the hustle and bustle of the strip yet only 5 minutes walk away. Lovely pool. Well maintained villa and very clean. Well appointed rooms all with a pool view. If we can get dates, we will be back next year!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Lovely villa great hosts!

Villa was great and in a great location! Very clean and great pool!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

Great location , lovely spacious villa with great pool.

First time in Albufeira, with a family of seven it’s a great destination to keep everyone entertained. Although 5 minutes walk from the main strip it’s a very quiet area . Some fantastic restaurants and bars all along the strip . Lovely beach only 10 minutes walk with loads of water sports on offer . Loved the villa and plenty of room for the seven of us , the photos on the add don’t really do it justice . Pool was great with the villa grounds very private and not over looked . Will definitely return at some point .
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Malcolm F.

Lovely villa brilliantly located near to The Strip

The villa was well equipped and located within a two minutes walk from The Strip and ten minutes from the beach. The villa location was in a very quiet road with almost no passing traffic. The sun terrace and swimming pool was a highlight.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bev C.

An absolutely perfect villa

Myself and 7 friends have just had an amazing 5 day break in villa 15. You could not want for anything more. Close enough to the night life, but couldn't here a thigh in the villa.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

susan a.

Fantastic in every way possible, comfort and location

it was a fab girls holiday 11 of us had a great time. Location of the villa is perfect, just close enough to party and far enough to relax. The new strip which is not as crazy midweek is 5 mins walk away and the old town is a good 30 mins walk but 5 mins in a taxi. supermarket a short walk away. Villa has everything you need and is clean and bright. Hosts are very helpful, friendly and go the extra step to make it bespoke to you . Couldn't fault a thing about the whole week Thanks you Helena and Alfredo for everything
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Absolutely fabulous villa and great area hospitality second to none

We stayed in Villa 15 in albufeira which is five minute walk to the strip, there was 12 of us and the Villa was amazing, the owners Alfredo and Helena could not help us enough their hospitality was great . Villa 15 was all ground floor level with plenty space five bedrooms four bathrooms pool was beautiful with plenty out door space too ! I would recommend this villa for anyone ! I would like to thank Alfredo and Helena for helping us make our holiday so special and menorable x
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Brian O.

Lovely spacious villa in great location

As a family group of six, we have just returned from a one week stay at this lovely villa. Ideally located, close enough to both The Strip and the Old Town of Albufeira. The owners were extremely helpful with a minor problem we encountered. We will more than likely return in the near future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Samantha N., Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Beautiful villa!

Myself and family stayed at villa 81 on the 27/04/17 for 1 week. Prior to our arrival and throughout our stay Helena and Alfredo were in contact to ensure all was ok and were more than helpful with any queries that we had. The villa is in a prime location within walking distance to ' the strip' but far enough away not to be disturbed by any noise. The villa is extremely well equipped with BBQ, tv, DVD, iron/ ironing board and washing machine- all of which were a great help to us with 2 toddlers. I have already recommended the villa to friends and certainly hope to return in the future. Thank you to Helena and Alfredo for making our first family holiday so memorable!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joyce G.

Fantastic villa in a fantastic location!

Just returned from a week at Villa 81 with my husband and two sons (11 & 14) and have to say we were very impressed with the accommodation, pool and location! The owners Alfredo and Helena were brilliant at providing us with the required information and assistance to make our trip as enjoyable as possible. The private transfers through Jorge and their recommendation were also great. Would happily return to this villa as it ticks all the boxes!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

alexandra o.

Spacious and comfortable

Very spacious with good facilities however using the villa in February meant keeping the heating on all the time due to the open plan design. I would suggest some form of door between the living area and hallway. The BBQ was inaccessible due to plants and I would have preferred the pool to be heated. These suggestions are not complaints as overall we enjoyed a pleasant, comfortable stay and the owners were extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

Fantastic stay in perfect accomodation - loved it

Fantastic stay in beautiful well appointed accommodation in an excellent location. We travelled as 2 families - 4 adults, 4 children and 3 older teenagers and Villa 15 was absolutely perfect for us. The description "cozy" only applies to the way Helena and Alfredo made us feel at home and certainly not to the size of the property, which is large and well laid out!. The lounge/dining/kitchen area is open plan and spacious, perfect for cooking family meals and there is ample dining space inside and out. We loved eating an evening family meal around the outside dining table overlooking the pool. There is everything you would expect to find in a kitchen including a large fridge freezer and a dishwasher (with detergent provided) Handwash is also provided in all the bathrooms, which is a nice touch (and saves on luggage weight) There are also hairdryers and Iron and board. The kids enjoyed having access to Wi-Fi and we were able to install Netflix on the TV. There was quiet and efficient air con throughout. A safe is provided and the property felt nice and secure. The family bathroom has a bath (as well as an over bath shower - great if you have young children who don't like a shower. The outside areas were excellent - ample sunbeds and 2 umbrellas to provide shade - the outside dining area was also covered if you wanted to get out of the sun. The pool was a great size and enjoyed by us all, pool attendants came to check everything OK and do a spot of cleaning. The barbecue and the table tennis were an added bonus and much used. A clean was done mid week and towels changed and again at weekend and towels and linen were changed. We had a problem with the safe (think it was something we did) and Alfredo turned up immediately to sort it out for us. There is a washing machine outside, which we used to wash towels after a visit to the beach and was most appreciated. The villa is a short walk to the strip - which was great for the older teenangers but the noise was minimal - we had to strain very hard to hear the music when sitting outside at night time. A short (5 euro) taxi ride takes you into the Old Town, which is lovely and full of nice bars and restaurants and shops. The beach is just a short walk away, but there is a bit of steep hill on the way back! Overall we all really enjoyed our stay in villa 15 and would definitely return.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Emma R.

Lovely, well equipped villa

This villa is very well presented, the decor and the facilities are fantastic. We stayed at the villa as a group of two families with 5 children and the configuration of the bedrooms is great for groups...plenty of bathrooms! The kitchen is well equipped and there is a dishwasher and washing machine with washing powder and tablets to use. There was also a mid week towel change and maid service which was very welcome! The pool was lovely- a great size and plenty of space around for the sun beds as well as a shaded dining area with BBQ. Mid week the pool became a little cloudy but one call to Helena and pool technicians came quickly and cleaned and rectified this. The table tennis is good for children but during our stay the shade was not up which was a pity. The villa is a short walk from the strip and therefore the shops, restaurants and the beach but we did not have any noise issues and the villa is tucked away nicely. Be warned though- it is a steep hill to the beach!! I cannot recommend the villa or Helena and Alfredo enough. The booking went smoothly and they provided details of a great transfer service.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

Fabulous!!

Just returned from a fabulous week holiday at Villa 81. I have to agree with all the previous positive comments. We also arranged a transfer through Jorge as suggested by Helena on arrival Alfredo was there to welcome us. The interior of the villa was lovely, and more spacious than we were expecting plenty of room for all of us. With it being August it was very hot and the air conditioning worked very well to keep us cool, my husband was very impressed with the electric shutters ensuring the morning sun was blocked out. The kitchen has everything you need including a pannini toaster which was perfect for lunch. We discovered lots of games in the cupboard for our kids - like Connect 4 - which was a nice little extra we didn't expect. All the useful information we needed was listed for us Alfredo & Helena have paid a lot of attention to detail and thought of everything. Lots of room around the pool area, we had guests a couple of days and there was still room for all of us to relax. The villa is literally less than 5 min walk to the strip however we never had any issues with noise in the evening. Lots of lovely restaurant's to choose from although a lively resort, there are still lots of family places and everyone mixed and I felt comfortable out with my two young children. Cannot fault this villa we did not want to leave and felt like home for us. We will be returning and want to thank Helena & Alfredo for making us feel so welcome.

About the host

Hosted by Helena Fagulha

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English, French, Spanish