Luxury Cottage. Private Pool. Nr Beach and Shops. Sea Views. Licence No 3188/AL

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A swimming pool with a stone border, a white building with a balcony, and a clear blue sky.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a balcony with a table and chairs.
A white building with a staircase leading to a door marked "CASA CENDIA".
A living room with a beige sofa, a small table, and a potted plant.
A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a staircase.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Feels like home
    Guests love the warm, welcoming atmosphere.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Praia da Luz

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Luz, Faro District
  • Place, Luz Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Praia da Luz
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Prainha
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portimao (PRM)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Futon

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Shower room 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Lagos

Located in Lagos, this cottage is near a water park and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Praia da Luz and Dona Ana Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Marina de Lagos. Lagos Living Science Center and Lagos Cultural Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Luz, Faro District

What's nearby

  • Luz Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Praia da Luz - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Prainha - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Marina de Lagos - 12 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Dona Ana Beach - 13 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Lagos Station - 15 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lazuli - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Luz Beach Café - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Latitude Wine & Tapas - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪ZaZu Beach Club - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Saffron - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury Cottage. Private Pool. Nr Beach and Shops. Sea Views. Licence No 3188/AL have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Luxury Cottage. Private Pool. Nr Beach and Shops. Sea Views. Licence No 3188/AL?

As of Nov 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luxury Cottage. Private Pool. Nr Beach and Shops. Sea Views. Licence No 3188/AL on Dec 2, 2026 start from $83, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Luxury Cottage. Private Pool. Nr Beach and Shops. Sea Views. Licence No 3188/AL pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Cottage. Private Pool. Nr Beach and Shops. Sea Views. Licence No 3188/AL?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Cottage. Private Pool. Nr Beach and Shops. Sea Views. Licence No 3188/AL?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Cottage. Private Pool. Nr Beach and Shops. Sea Views. Licence No 3188/AL located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Praia da Luz, Golfo de Cádiz, and Luz Beach. Boavista Golf and Porto de Mos Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property very clean and handy to everything
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good location Can’t fault anything. Very good communication
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

enjoyed all aspects of this holiday!

ideal as close to beach and supermarkets. Bus routes to next big towns.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 17, 2022
Thank you Dorothy, so glad you liked and had a good holiday. We love our cottage (2 bedroom villa) it is so convenient for everything. Our hope is that all guests feel they can make it their home from home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A gem of a place

We stayed here for 2 weeks and I can honestly say that there is not one thing negative I can say about this property. It was immaculately clean, had high quality furniture inside and out and every accessory we could possibly need during our stay. The pool was a superb size too!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 31, 2024
Thank you for your review. We try hard to make sure our cottage feels like home from home for our guests. We and our villa manager and team really appreciate your comments. Thank you, we will look forward to hosting you again in the near future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exzellent house

very nice house, in a great location. (supermarket, sea, restaurant, excursions in the Algarve). the house was in very good condition. Everything we needed was there. We can recommend the house with the friendly hosts. It's a shame our week went by so quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great accommodation

The accommodation offers everything for a great family holiday except for a dishwasher. The pool offers that little extra. The location of the flat is super central but still quiet. The supermarket just around the corner is great and offers fresh bread for breakfast.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 31, 2023
Thank you for your review. We like our guests to feel home from home. Sorry that there isn’t a dishwasher, but we do not advertise a dishwasher and sadly it would take up more cupboard space.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to relax

Great pool, best fitted for families, all members have enjoyed holidays. Every thing you need is in. Short walk about 2 mins to the lovely beach of luz. Will come back again. A canopy on the roof balcony would be nice
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 26, 2020
Hi Andreas. Thank you for your review. We agree with comment regarding Awing. In fact we bought an awning for the terrace in March but were unable to fit it because of Covid 19. It will be fitted in the low season so hopefully when you return you will have the benefit of an awning too! Best wishes. C&A
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We felt at home in this beautiful spacious house with a small pool. It is well equipped, and everything was well presented and clean. The location is excellent. (The hosts informed us in advance about nearby construction work within business hours.) The hosts were friendly and responsive throughout the whole process. Also the Communication was very Kind and friendly. I highly recommend this accommodation.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Near perfection

This is a lovely property with all the amenities you need (though no A/C which was fine with us), a great pool and a fantastic market across the street. The ocean’s shore is only a short time Ali, as well as a plethora of restaurants and shops. Lovely!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 7, 2022
Thank you, so glad you enjoyed your stay. We love our cottage. Take care and enjoy your onward journeys.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loving Luz & Casa Canda

We stayed here for a month- mid October to late November. Casa Canda is all that the listing says it is. The cottage was spotless and was kept that way throughout our stay. Well equipped in the kitchen and had everything we needed. Pretty central location for Western Algarve and lots of sightseeing areas within an easy drive. A two minute walk to restaurants and 4 minutes to the beach. If we return to Portugal again (from Canada) we would definitely use this property.
Stayed 33 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 20, 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so happy that you have enjoyed your stay. Look forward to hearing from you in the near future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good Location

The house is in a good location, handy to walk everywhere in Luz. It's opposite Batista supermarket but noise really wasn't an issue and it's so convenient for stocking up. Staying in September we managed without pool heating and it was great to cool off after a hard day on the beach. The views from the balcony are nice with the Black Rock and sea, No noisy neighbours. Clean and well equipped.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay in Luz

We had such a lovely holiday in Luz, and the property was wonderful. It's location is perfect, being so close to a supermarket and a short walk from the lovely beach. The size of the property is perfect for 4, with comfy beds, 2 bathrooms (especially important with two teenagers), a well appointed kitchen and good size lounge/dining room. The best part of the property is the outside spaces though. The balcony is perfect for meals and sitting out in the evening, while the sun loungers and pool are a great place to spend the day (some days were a bit too windy for the beach). Everyone enjoyed the holiday so much, and we would love to visit again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing traditional Portuguese holiday home!

What can I say really other than, superb! This was a fantastic stay with ultra accommodating hosts, everything was just lovely. The location was perfect, a stones throw from one of main shops in Luz and a lovely 5 min walk down to the promenade and beach. Having a drive way made such a difference with us renting a car for the week and we loved the clean, simple and traditional feel of this stunning holiday home. The show stopper though is the pool which is outstanding, a real treat especially for children, my daughter loved it and would hop out of bed and straight in the mornings! A truly wonderful stay and a real gem in a gorgeous resort, we can’t wait to go back and hope this home is available when we do! 5* Thank you A&C
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 3, 2023
Thank you for your very kind words. We always do our best to make sure that our cottage is a real home from home for all our guests. We will look forward to hosting you again A&C
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Die Lage der Ferienwohnung ist perfekt. 5 Minuten zu Fuß vom Strand und gegenüber des Supermarktes.Der Pool war für die Kinder sehr schön, da das Meer doch sehr erfrischend ist.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Schöne Unterkunft mit seitlichem Meerblick. Die Reihenhäuschen liegt wenige Gehminuten vom wunderschönen Strand entfernt. Auch Restaurants und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten sind in der Nähe. Die Unterkunft ist gut und geschmackvoll eingerichtet, in der Küche gibt es alles, was man dort braucht, z.B. Backofen, Handtücher, Mikrowelle, Toaster, und Gewürze. Der Pool hat eine gute Größe, gereinigt wurde er diskret und zuverlässig. Im Außenbereich gibt es Liegen und Sonnenschirm. Vor dem Haus steht ein eigener Abstellplatz für das Auto zur Verfügung.Die Kommunikation mit den Gastgebern war vom ersten Moment an freundlich und hilfsbereit. In der Unterkunft haben wir zudem viele Tipps zu Restaurants und Ausflugszielen erhalten.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Die Gastgeber war sehr freundlich, und die Kommunikation war ausgezeichnet. Besten Dank.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unser Urlaub in der Casa Canda war traumhaft. Es ist ein tolles Ferienhaus mit allem was man braucht. Die Vermieter sind sehr nett und alle Fragen werden sofort beantwortet und geklärt.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 9, 2025
Thank you Kerstin. You have been a perfect guest and we thank you for your positive comments. Very best wishes. C&A
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sehr schönes kleines Haus mit Pool

Es war ein sehr entspannter Aufenthalt, bei dem es uns im Haus an nichts fehlte.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another great stay!

Just back from a lovely holiday at Casa Canda, once again everything was spot on. We love it here, hardest decision is deciding when to go back! Thanks to Ann & Chris for sharing their lovely home with us
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect home for a family holiday

We originally booked our holiday for July 2020 but due to covid 19 we had to postpone. Ann and Chris were very understanding and allowed us to transfer the dates twice. Casa Canda is very clean and would highly recommend to anyone looking to holiday in Luz. The supermarket is conveniently situated across the road and the beach is only a 5 min walk. The highlight for the children was the swimming pool in the garden, they didn't want to leave. The kitchen is fully equipped for making family meals and there are plenty of restaurants nearby. We all had an enjoyable experience and would definitely stay at Casa Canda again. Thank you Ann and Chris.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Ein wunderschöner Ort zum entspannen

Ich habe zwei Wochen in diesem schönen Haus mitten in Praia da Luz verbracht. Es ist zentral und ruhig in direkter Nähe zum Supermarkt Baptista gelegen und nur einen kurzen Fußweg vom Strand entfernt, vom Balkon aus hat man einen schönen Blick auf den Atlantik und den Rocha Negra. Das Haus ist mit allem ausgestattet was man benötigt, es wird bei Bedarf zwei Mal wöchentlich gereinigt und der Pool ist perfekt wenn man einfach mal einen ruhigen Tag verbringen möchte. Ich werde auf jeden Fall wieder kommen.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

holiday

We had a great relaxing time. View of the sea is wonderful, and so close to the super market, only a few minutes to the beach, plenty of places to eat and drink. We did not hire a car, buses are good and easy to use. Kitchen has everything for our stay and yes I did cook at times. In all villa is very comfortable and relaxing, even used the pool, I did need help to enter pool due to medical reasons on this time. we enjoyed it so much that we're hoping to re-book for next year.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt

Schönes Haus, stilvoll eingerichtet mit wunderschönem Pool und einem tollen Kamin für die kalten Tage. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und kommen gerne wieder.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very enjoyable holiday

Casa Canda is perfectly located to access everything Luz has to offer. It’s a lovely home from home, comfortable and relaxing. Communication was excellent throughout. Will definitely be putting Casa Canda on my return list, thank you Ann & Chris for sharing your villa!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 30, 2021
Welcome home, Tracey. Thank you for your comments. We do our best to ensure that all our guests have a positive experience and hope that they will consider Casa Canda their “home from home” in Luz. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back in the future. Very best wishes. C&A
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Stay we had

Casa Canda is the perfect place for a relaxing holiday in Algarve. It's a very well equipped house and super comfortable, especially the beds. The pool and balcony areas are a dream and we had such fun and relaxing evenings. Everything is a short walk away, especially the beach. The Host's Chris & Ann are really nice and totally available at any time. We really hope to be back soon cause once you spend some days there you don't want to leave. It was without a doubt a lovely stay! Thank you Ann & Chris!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 15, 2021
Thank you. We couldn’t put it better ourselves. We feel exactly the same, we never want to leave. We look forward to welcoming you again soon.
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