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Charming Villa with Heated Pool near Sandy Beach, Hiking, Golf and Wineries
- villa2960 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 8
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Min Stay: 2–4 nights
Casa da Figueira: Private Villa with Pool, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms (Sleeps 8)
Bedrooms
Double & Twin
Main bedroom
Triple Twin
There are three bedrooms and three bathrooms in Casa Figueira: The main bedroom has a king size bed (180cm x 200cm), a large wardrobe and dresser as well as an antique desk. This bedroom connects into a beautifully renovated private bathroom with a large two-person bathtub and Portuguese sink. A security safe with digital programmable lock is available for your use. The second bedroom has three twin-size beds, a large build-in wardrobe and bookcase. It has a new private sink with large mirror. The third bedroom has beautiful double and twin-size beds and a large build-in wardrobe. A extra baby cot or kid-size folding bed can be provided free of charge. We also provide a high-chair if you need one. Each bedroom has individual heating and air conditioning units, although in the Algarve climate you seldom need to turn these on.
Amenities
Featured
- Swimming pool
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Fireplace
- TV
- Satellite or cable
- Washer & Dryer
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- No Smoking
- Heater
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 3
- Main bathroomToilet, combination tub/showerConnected to main bedroom.
- Terraceshower, outdoor showerNice to rinse yourself when returning from the beach
- Full bathroom 3Toilet, showerNewly remodeled. Safety handle on wall.
- Full bathroom 2Toilet, showerNewly remodeled. Safety handle on wall
- There are 3 separate bathrooms in Casa da Figueira. The main bathroom has a nice size bathtub with build-in shower and is connected to the main bedroom. The two other bathrooms are also newly remodeled with all new fixtures including large showers with safety handles. All bathrooms are done in the traditional Portuguese style with beautiful Azulejos. In addition, the twin bedroom also has a build-in sink. There is also a simple shower on the outside patio to rinse yourself after returning from the beach. An electric hairdryer is provided for the use of our clients. No need to pack one!
Safety features
- Safe
- First-aid kitIn the bathroom that is connected to the main bedroom
- Exterior lighting
- Deadbolt lock
- Carbon-monoxide detectorin Kitchen
- Smoke detector
- Fire extinguisherBehind front door
Location Type
- BeachCasa da Figueira is a 2 min walk on a quiet cobblestone road to a beautiful large sandy beach surrounded by cliffs and a beautiful lava rock; ideal for children to play and adults to relax.
- MountainMonchique is an old volcanic mountain about 50km from Casa da Figueira. It offers a beautiful view and has many trails. There are also many trails right next to the beach.
- Near the oceanIt is a 2 min walk on a pretty cobblestone road to the ocean. The Atlantic Ocean creates mostly calm waves and swimable water temperatures in the Southern Algarve where Casa da Figueira is located.
- TownCasa da Figueira is located in the small town of Praia da Luz near Lagos. The town has many restaurants, cafes, small shops, hair dresser, post office and super markets.
- VillageCasa da Figueira is one of the established homes in Parqua da Praia at the edge of a small village. Everything is walking distance, the beach, trails, restaurants, shops, church etc...
- Waterfront
- LakeThere are several water reservoirs on which you can canoe or which have beautiful walks around them. Closest is Barragem da Bravura.
- BeachfrontAlthough Casa da Figueira is located in Parque da Praia, which means in the 'park of the beach' , a 2 min walk from the beach. You can hear the relaxing ocean waves sounds from the property.
- Golf Course ViewWhile you do not 'see' a golf course, the closest golf course to Casa da Figueira is the Boavista golf course only 5 min by car and visible from the hiking trails right next to Casa da Figueira.
- Mountain ViewThe beach of Praia da Luz is marked by the famous “black rock” noticeable since all the other cliffs are golden orange. It is made of lava from the mountains in Monchiques.
- OceanfrontCasa da Figueira is located in the Parque da Praia which means in the 'park of the beach' 2 min walk from the beach and the ocean. You can hear the relaxing ocean waves sounds from the property.
General
- TelephoneFree local Portugal calls and free incoming calls. Do not use the phone for international calls please.
- Air ConditioningEach room has AC wall units. New units were recently installed. Luckily the home is a traditional design and keeps cool in the summer. Please turn AC off when not at home.
- HeatingEach room has heating units on the wall with remote control. New units were recently installed. Please turn heating off when not in home, electricity is expensive in Portugal.
- Linens ProvidedThe linens are provided and washed weekly by our daily housekeeper. Amelia will also make your beds daily during weekdays.
- Washing MachineAmelia, the housekeeper who comes during week days, will do your laundry using the washing machine that is in a seperate building on Casa da Figueira's property. No laundry on weekends and Holidays.
- Clothes DryerAmelia, the daily housekeeper, will do your laundry using the washing machine and dryer that is in a seperate building on Casa da Figueira's property.
- FireplaceThere is a nice fireplace in the large living room.
- ParkingCasa da Figueira comes with a covered and closed garage and you can park a second car behind the garage.
- GarageA private enclosed one-car garage is on the property. In addition there is room for 1 or 2 more cars in front of the garage.
- InternetBring your own laptop! Free wireless internet.
- Towels ProvidedBathroom and beach towels are provided and changed twice/week
- Safe
- Wireless Internet
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Paper Towels
- Basic Soaps
- Toilet Paper
- Living RoomCasa da Figueira has a nice size living room with fire place.
Kitchen
- DishwasherThe kitchen has a dishwasher. You can just put your dishes in throughout the day and run it at night. Or Amelia can start it when she comes weekday mornings. .
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Oven
- Microwave
- Grill
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Coffee Grinder
- Pantry ItemsPlease feel free to leave your left-over spices, oil or vinegar as well as kitchen towels for the next clients to enjoy. We provide dishwasher soap and detergent. Let Amelia know if supplies are low.
- Dishes & Utensils
- KitchenCasa da Figueira's kitchen was doubled in size recently and has everything to make a great dinner at home
- Kettle
Dining
- Seating for 8 people
- Dining Room
- Dining Area
- Child's Highchair
- DiningWe love to eat all our meals outside on one of the patios which large tables that seats 8. The build-in dining room table inside is for 6 people. Please request child's highchair if needed (free).
Entertainment
- TelevisionLarge screen TV in living room. It has an HDMI cable that you can use to connect your smart phone/device. Please bring the appropriate HDMI connector for your device.
- Satellite/CableFree satellite accesses to many European channels although only a couple are in English.
- DVD Player
- BooksMany books are available to read while staying at Casa da Figueira. If you are not finished when leaving please take the book with you, however, leave another one in return.
- GamesBoard games and dolls are available for you and your family to enjoy. In addition Amelia has pool toys which she can give you access to.
- Games for Kids
- ToysA variety of different beach and pool toys are available for use. Some might be laying around the house, but for most please just ask Amelia as she might keep them in storage.
- Video LibraryA couple dozen videos are available for our clients to watch. Please do bring your own favorite DVDs also, especially children videos.
Outside
- Lawn/GardenCasa da Figueira has large and mature tropical gardens that are maintained weekly. A cobblestone trail winds through them. You are also welcome to enjoy the fruit from the many fruit trees.
- Kayak/CanoeNo kayak on the property but you can rent kayaks on Praia da Luz beach, a 3 min walk from Casa da Figueira
- BicyclesYou can rent bicycles in the rental place right next to the church in Luz which is a 10 min walk from Casa da Figueira.
- BoatNo boat on the property but you can rent boats at the beach
- Beach Towels
- Porch/VerandaCasa da Figueira has 3 large porches where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner.
- Deck/PatioCasa da Figueira is encircled by several shady patios where you can have a relaxing breakfast, lunch or dinner.
- Outdoor Furniture
- Water Sports GearNo water sports gear on the property but you can rent it on Praia da Luz beach, a 3 min walk from Casa da Figueira. Amelia can give toys/gear for playing in the pool or on the beach.
- TennisNo tennis on the property but you can play tennis in Luz. The hotel behing Casa da Figueira has several tennis courts.
- GolfBoavista, the closest golf course is less then a 10 min drive. Portugal is Europe's 'Best Golf Destination' for 2014, and 40 courses within 1hr drive.The mild weather allows you to play all year.
- Fire pit
Suitability
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Pool / Spa
- Outdoor Pool
- Heated Pool
- Private PoolLarge private pool which can be heated. Heating is really needed in the winter, fall and spring. As electricity is very expensive heating is an extra charge.
- Pool
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper Included
Notes
- Amelia, our housekeeper of over 25 years, provides discrete housekeeping services during weekday mornings from 10 am till 13h. She will do your laundry using the washer and dryer on the property. So no need to bring many extra clothes if you plan to stay for many days/weeks. Amelia will help you out. If you appreciate her service please do feel free to leave a nice tip at the end of your trip. Also, no need to pack a hairdryer, there is one provided for the guests to use in the master bedroom. Finally, the newly-remodeled kitchen has all amenities to cook delicious lunches or dinners with fresh ingredients from the local markets and using the lemons from Casa da Figueira's Orangerie or herbs from the garden. If however, you find any utensils missing, just let us know and we will make it is it available before your next stay. Thank you! We want to make sure Casa da Figueira is your 'Home Away from Home' as one of our guests called it recently. Thank you, Sophie and Jesus
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 14 days before check-in.
Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed - yes, crib/high-chair provided when requestedyes, crib/high-chair provided when requested
No pets - Thank you for vacationing at Casa da Figueira. Thank you for vacationing at Casa da Figueira.
Events allowed - We celebrated our wedding there! Ideal location.We celebrated our wedding there! Ideal location.
No smoking - Smoking inside is not allowed inside. Outside OK.Smoking inside is not allowed inside. Outside OK.
Max guests: 8 (sleeps up to 6 adults)
Minimum age of primary renter:
- The house phone can be used for local Portugal calls but not international calls. Also, please use the Portugal house phone only on the property.
- When heating the pool, please cover it at night as otherwise it cools off too much. Thanks!
- If you accidentally break something just let Amelia know and she’ll take care of it. Enjoy your trip!
Cleaning practices
Check in and check out with no person-to-person contact
All towels and bedding washed in hot water that’s at least 60ºC/140ºF
High-touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant (like countertops, light switches, handles, and faucets)
Cleaned with disinfectant
Follows regional health guidelines: Clean & Safe (Portugal)
Map
Owner
Sophie Vandebroek & Jesus del Alamo
- Languages:
- english, french, spanish, portuguese, dutch, Flemish
About Sophie Vandebroek & Jesus del Alamo
We were both born in Europe and now live in Boston, MA. Jesus teaches at MIT and Sophie recently retired after several decades in the technology industry. We have 6 grown-up children who still love to come spend time at Casa da Figueira. Sophie's parents bought Casa da Figueira when she was a teenager in the 1970s. Casa da Figueira is a charming traditional Portuguese villa that has been in our family for 5 decades. We do yearly upgrades and maintenance to keep it in exceptional condition while maintaining the authentic atmosphere. Casa da Figueira is decorated with original art pieces from artists from all over the world. If you enjoy beautiful surroundings, inside and outside, Casa da Figueira is the place to be. We recently renovated the kitchen and we have renovated the bathrooms, build a beautiful pool and surrounded the large property and tropical yard with a traditional white wall so its safe for children to run around. Each January we do significant maintenance so please do let us or Amelia know if something needs to be upgraded. Keeping a traditional Portuguese home in exceptional condition requires on-going maintenance work. Our own six children, now young adults, have enjoyed coming to Casa da Figueira at all ages. We are looking for individuals or families who will enjoy Casa da Figueira as much as we do and who can help cover the costs of maintaining this beautiful exclusive property and keeping Amelia, our truly amazing housekeeper who has worked for my family for over 25 years, employed. We are very much looking forward to hear from you. A comprehensive folder with information about Casa da Figueira, Praia da Luz and the Algarve is available for your use. Please do add your personal comments and suggestions so our other clients can benefit from your experience. We hope you will enjoy Casa da Figueira as much as we do. Looking forward to hear from you! Sophie Vandebroek & Jesus del Alamo (Casa da Figueira owners)
Sophie Vandebroek & Jesus del Alamo purchased this villa in 2007
Why Sophie Vandebroek & Jesus del Alamo chose Praia da Luz
Casa da Figueira, a traditional Portuguese villa with heated private pool and tropical gardens is paradise for us. Casa Figueira is a 2 min walk to a safe and large sandy beach. The Casa is located in Parque da Praia, the "beach park" build in the 1960s. In fact, you can hear the waves while enjoying breakfast on one of the three terraces. A 70 m cobblestone walkway gets you to a small street that is just one block from the beach. The Algarve has 40 fabulous golf courses, with the Boa Vista Course just 5 min from Casa da Figueira and 15 wineries. The villa is also one block from a nature trail that goes up the cliffs and is ideal for jogging, walking, biking or to witness amazing sunrises or sunsets. The eastern limit of the beach of Luz is marked by the famous “black lava rock” noticeable since all the other cliffs are golden orange. Praia da Luz retains the charm and character of a traditional Portuguese village yet offers excellent facilities to complement the safe and sandy beach. The narrow village streets meander up from the beach, past white-washed houses, an 16th century Fortaleza turned into a romantic restaurant and pretty yellow church offering many different religious services, to the village center with many restaurants, grocery stores, and a few pottery stores. The Algarve’s long Moorish control, its Mediterranean climate, and its abundance of fine sandy beaches endow the Algarve with a unique character. Separated from the rest of Portugal by rolling hills, Algarve, the southernmost province, with its abundance of sun, sardines and tuna, is an ideal vacation location. The closest city to Praia da Luz is Lagos. While Lagos is a very historic town, it has a refreshing, relaxing charm with lots of cozy restaurants, many bars, live music, local art shops and an active marina. A daily fresh fish market, weekly vegetable market and monthly flee market provide unique charm to the town.
What makes this villa unique
To answer this question, here is great feedback we received from one of our recent clients: 'We had such an incredible time. Your villa is charming, and obviously taken care of with a lot of love and attention. Amelia was wonderful, very helpful, and very patient with our questions. We walked everywhere, took tons of pictures, the views were stunning, and ate at pretty much all the places you mentioned. My husband went diving in Lagos, and all the guys went golfing up the road. We found the bakery and the soup shop. Quejadas were declared our breakfast food. We took a ride down to the fort in Sagres, and spent a day in Tavira exploring. That was an incredible crash course in history. We took plenty of pictures of the bridges, fort and churches. We climbed the mini mountain behind Casa da Figueira and walked all the way around it. That was more than enough exercise for me, but would not have missed it because the views and changing colors were perfect. By mid week, the guys were checking out the 'for sale' signs and comparing prices. We met all kinds of people, who were very kind. Needless to say we are not an overly quiet group, animated conversation being the norm, so at all the restaurants we went to, the owners came over and talked with us. Lots of stories were shared, and lots of advice was given. We were very surprised to find the beach being dog friendly which was great. We also had a person at the beach who made sand sculptures every day. There are so many other things we experienced on this trip that I am sure I am forgetting. In short, I have never had such a relaxing and thoroughly enjoyable vacation in my life. We all had a wonderful time and would consider doing it again.' - Janie, Ed & Travis Gschrey, New York State, USA Also very unique are Casa da FIgueira's tropical gardens and many mature fruit trees (for you to enjoy).