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Charmerende villa "Mar" fælles pool, smukke rummelige haver, fredelig, privat

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Et udendørs spiseområde med et bord dækket til et måltid, omgivet af grønt og en hvid bygning.
Et boligområde med swimmingpool, belagt sti og række af huse med parabolantenner.
Et soveværelse med en seng, to sengeborde, lamper, en stol og en bamse.
Et spiseområde med et bord dækket til to personer, omgivet af stole, en hængende blå lygte og potteplanter.
En stue med sofa, sofabord og fjernsyn. Et vindue viser udsigt udad.

Anmeldelser

9,6 ud af 10.
Enestående

Højdepunkter

  • Fantastiske naturoplevelser
    Gæsterne elsker stedets udendørsområder.
  • Strandudstyr
    Et sjældent fund – strandudstyret er klar til skønne dage ved havet.
  • Central beliggenhed
    Du er aldrig langt fra din destination med denne praktiske beliggenhed.
  • Oplev nærliggende seværdigheder
    Nær The Strip

Populære faciliteter

  • Altan
  • Børnepool
  • Tennisbane
  • Legetøj
  • Grill
  • Aircondition

Udforsk området

Åbn kort
Albufeira, Faro
  • Place, The Strip
    ‪3 min. gang‬
  • Place, Oura-stranden
    ‪7 min. gang‬
  • Place, Albufeira Strand
    ‪12 min. gang‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪41 min. kørsel‬

Værelser og sovepladser

3 soveværelser (7 sovepladser)

Soveværelse 1

1 queensize-seng

Soveværelse 2

1 dobbeltseng og 1 tremmeseng

Soveværelse 3

2 enkeltsenge

Stue 1

1 enkeltseng

3 badeværelser

Badeværelse 1

Sæbe · Håndklæder til rådighed · Toilet · Kun brusekabine · Hårtørrer

Badeværelse 2

Sæbe · Håndklæder til rådighed · Badekar eller brusekabine · Badekar · Bidet · Toilet · Hårtørrer

Badeværelse 3

Sæbe · Håndklæder til rådighed · Bidet · Toilet · Kun brusekabine · Hårtørrer

Områder

Terrasse eller gårdhave
Veranda eller hawaiiansk terrasse
Køkken
Altan
Separat spiseområde
Antal stuer
Udendørs legeområde
Have
Spiseområde

Tilføj datoer for priser

Lignende overnatningssteder

Om området

Albufeira

Denne villa befinder sig i Albufeira tæt på forlystelsesparker og tæt på stranden. Balaia Golf Village og Albufeira Marina er begge et besøg værd, hvis oplevelser står på agendaen. Er du mere interesseret i stedets natur, kan du med fordel besøge Falesia Strand og Oura-stranden. Rejser du med børn? Du kan overveje at tage dem med til Vilamoura Tennis Center og Krazy World Zoo. Oplevelser som jetski og kajakroning giver gode muligheder for at komme ud på eller i det omgivende vand, eller du kan tage på eventyr ved at afprøve bjergklatring og cykling i nærheden.
Kort
Albufeira, Faro

Hvad ligger i nærheden?

  • The Strip - 3 min. gang - 0.3 km
  • Oura-stranden - 7 min. gang - 0.6 km
  • Albufeira Strand - 12 min. gang - 1.0 km
  • Aveiros Strand - 13 min. gang - 1.2 km
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 5 min. kørsel - 2.6 km

Sådan kommer du rundt

  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 12 min. kørsel
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 42 min. kørsel

Restauranter

  • ‪Legends Sports Bar - ‬7 min. gang
  • ‪Rua da Oura - ‬6 min. gang
  • ‪Albufeira US 66 - ‬3 min. gang
  • ‪Pints & Pitchers Sports Bar - ‬3 min. gang
  • ‪Festa da Praia - ‬2 min. gang

Ofte stillede spørgsmål

Har Charmerende villa "Mar" fælles pool, smukke rummelige haver, fredelig, privat en pool?

Ja, dette overnatningssted har en udendørs pool og en børnepool.

Er Charmerende villa "Mar" fælles pool, smukke rummelige haver, fredelig, privat et kæledyrsvenligt overnatningssted?

Nej, kæledyr er ikke tilladt på dette overnatningssted.

Hvor meget koster parkering hos Charmerende villa "Mar" fælles pool, smukke rummelige haver, fredelig, privat?

Der er mulighed for parkering på overnatningsstedet.

Hvornår er indtjekning på Charmerende villa "Mar" fælles pool, smukke rummelige haver, fredelig, privat?

Indtjekning starter kl. 16.00.

Hvornår er udtjekning på Charmerende villa "Mar" fælles pool, smukke rummelige haver, fredelig, privat?

Udtjekning er kl. 11.00.

Hvor ligger Charmerende villa "Mar" fælles pool, smukke rummelige haver, fredelig, privat?

Denne villa med familievenlig profil ligger ved vandet i Albufeira, kun 10 minutters gang fra The Strip og Oura-stranden. Derudover ligger Albufeira Old Town Square og Falesia Strand ca. 5 km derfra.

Anmeldelser

9,6

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Bedømmelse på 10 − Fremragende. 28 af i alt 34 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 8 − Udmærket. 5 af i alt 34 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 6 − Okay. 1 af i alt 34 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 4 − Dårligt. 0 af i alt 34 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 2 − Forfærdeligt. 0 af i alt 34 anmeldelser

9,6/10

Rengøring

9,6/10

Indtjekning

9,8/10

Kommunikation

9,8/10

Området

9,8/10

Annoncens rigtighed

Anmeldelser

Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Great location, great facilities. Plenty of space for a large family. Such an enjoyable holiday
Overnattede 11 nætter i juli 2026
Svar fra VrboOwner den 2. aug. 2026
Dear Family, Thank you so much for your informative Review and the lovely words left in my Guest Book, so much appreciated by me. Thank you for being amazing Guests and looking after my home like it was your own. I am truly blessed to have the most amazing Families in my home. Thank you once again for choosing Vila Mar. I am truly happy your Family had a lovely holiday. It was wonderful to have met you all.. Kindest regards, Branca & Manuela xxxxxx
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Great location, friendly, helpful owner who really makes you feel welcome
Overnattede 8 nætter i juli 2026
Svar fra VrboOwner den 12. jul. 2026
Dearest Family, Thank you so much for enjoying Vila Mar for the 2nd time round, so already home away from home. Thank you for taking time in reviewing us.Thank you for your kind words. I am very grateful for your trust and support in returning back to us. Wishing you all the best always, may you return yet again safely. With all our Love, Branca & Manuela ❤️
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Easy to find, beautiful property in fabulous grounds.The owner, Branca, was by far the kindest, most helpful and thoughtful host we have ever had.Highly recommended.
Overnattede 10 nætter i august 2026
Svar fra VrboOwner den 22. aug. 2026
Dearest Beautiful Family, Thank you so much for your beautiful kind words.I just wish you the best of health always, so you can come again and repeat your well deserved happy holiday. You always in my thoughts and prayers. A big tight hug, to a wonderful Lady. Branca & Manuela
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8/10 Godt

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Large condo, nice pool area, quiet location
Overnattede 7 nætter i juli 2025
Svar fra VrboOwner den 17. sep. 2025
Dear 5 Ladies, I am very sad to hear of your dissatisfaction with Vila Mar, where majority of my reviews are 4.9* or 5* My Families love Vila Mar and I have a lot of return Families, because they feel so at home, so comfortable. I was in communication with you from the UK days before you arrived, when you wanted address details and how many hairdryers there were for all you ladies and if you could stay till 12:30am on departure day as this was your pick up time( which i said "yes" too). I answered all your questions and was in contact with you when you landed till you were inside Villa Mar, I accompanied all your steps, till you were safely inside Vila Mar, even helped when your transfer Company dropped you off at the wrong Condominium, even after I had sent you the physical address and "Google Map" location via WhatsApp. Giving the Restaurant O Lavrador as a reference point.I am sorry you had a bad start to your holiday by being dropped off at wrong place past midnight , but that was not my fault. I was in touch with you all the time and you soon found my Condominium with my help.. You got into Villa Mar 30min past midnight as per our conversation. With no problems. You mention the loungers, which I have 8 in total, 4 are plastic and 4 are a light material to carry to pool area. The only way the lighter loungers will collapse is if they not stretched out properly. My Villa has pin locks on all sliding doors, and has locks on the metal shutters. My front door has a brand new lock, put in by the handyman Mike whom you met just before you went out for dinner, so you he could just show you that one has to slightly pull the door towards one when doing the last turn. You said Mike was very helpful in showing you the door knack before you Ladies went out. This is this first time you mentioned having a problem with the door, as we were in touch via WhatsApp, as I mentioned I had broken a foot and could not drive under Doctor s orders, but I had Maria my very efficient and trusted cleaning lady and Mike my trusted handyman. You mentioned not leaving a starter pack. But I leave coffee/tea, sugar, spices, a bottle of complementary wine, all sorts of spices. I leave at keast 1 roll of toilet paper in 3 bathrooms. I leave dishwasher liquid, sponge and cloth, dishwasher tablets and Washing Machine liquid for clothes. I also leave loads of big beach/pool towels for my Guests so they don't have to come loaded with towels as extra weight. If you wanted some shopping done for you you could have asked, and it would have been at Villa Mar upon your arrival. I have done for Families with young children who arrive late and they pay me for the shopping.. Usually adults don't ask for this as the Strip has restaurants and bars open till late. The Strip is 3/5min walk way. I am sad with all the your issues which you never mentioned to me, as I even made sure you all arrived safely home and when Maria cleaned Villa and found reading glasses, I immediately communicated this to you, in case you wanted me to post them to you. You forgot to mention the broken varnish bottle that went all over the place and the broken spirits bottle that was high up in a cupboard, and the broken sliding door handle to the garden, that you left broken without mentioning, so I could not get it fixed in time for the next Guests. Regarding the garden, August is when our gardens are at their fullest bloom. I try avoid disturbing the Guests with the imposition of a gardener and garden tool noises whenever possible. I wish you had mentioned these issues whilst on holiday, so we could get to the bottom of all of what was worrying you. Despite having the communication channels open to you all the time, and being in communication with me various times you did not mention any of them. This put me in an unfair advantage as I had no knowledge of your issues. I like openess and transparency and I make all my Guests feel free to do the same. Kindest regards, Branca & Manuela P.s.I am truly sorry if you were unhappy as I really want all my Guests to be happy Guests. We communicated so many times via WhatsApp and you only mentioned the front door, which I explained one had to pull it slightly towards one when doing the last turn, and sent my handyman to come show you and you said you had learnt the knack.
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Wonderful.

A beautiful property. Wonderful outside dining area. Our host gave delicious restaurant options. Highly recommend
Overnattede 14 nætter i juni 2025
Svar fra VrboOwner den 7. jul. 2025
Dear Mark, Karen and beautiful Children, Thank you so much, for taking time to review, Vila Mar. Thank you for making part of the Vila Mar Family. I know that you had a wonderful holiday as we stayed in touch over your 2 week stay. I know you tried various suggestions and recommendations I suggested for the Family, both in Restaurants and Beaches, outtings etc.. Thank you so much for choosing Vila Mar and you most welcome back, always. A big hug from Albufeira and Vila Mar. Kindest regards, Branca & Manuela
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Gem of a find

What a lovely host. Villa was perfect and lots of little extras provided made our holiday more enjoyable. Not far from old town or the strip yet quiet and peaceful. Very comfortable beds
Overnattede 7 nætter i maj 2025
Svar fra VrboOwner den 4. jul. 2025
Dear Jean, Thank you so much for your kindness. Thank you for loving my home like it was yours, it means the world to me. You and your lovely Family are always most welcome at Vila Mar. With lots of Love always, Branca & Manuela
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Super Relaxing Holiday

We had a lovely break. Branca our hostess was so nice, we received a great welcome, very informative and helpful. Villa was beautiful and so quiet, we spent our week on the huge terrace at the back.
Overnattede 7 nætter i september 2024
Svar fra VrboOwner den 4. jul. 2025
Dear Lorna, Thank you so much for taking time in writing such a lovely review, so much appreciated. I am so pleased you had a good time at Villa Mar, you are always most welcome back. Thank once again for making part of the Villa Mar Family. Lots of Love and Good Health, Branca & Manuela P.s. Apologies re delay in responding.
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Alison

Fabulous villa highly recommended
Overnattede 5 nætter i august 2024
Svar fra VrboOwner den 4. jul. 2025
Dear Alison, Thank you so much for your lovely review. I truly appreciate it. My apologies in the late response. I hope this message finds you all well.
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Beautiful villa in perfect neighbourhood!

Very, very friendly host and we absolutely enjoyed our stay in the very comfortable house with garden and swimming pool at 30 metro's from the house. In one word: fantastic!
Overnattede 6 nætter i juli 2024
Svar fra VrboOwner den 4. jul. 2025
Dearest Anno and Lovely, Lovely Family, Thank you so much for taking time in writing me a lovely review. I am so grateful indeed. My apologies in the very late reply. I hope this message finds you and your beautiful Family all well. Kindest regards, Branca and Manuela
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Lovely house with pool

Really nice house with plenty of space. Really liked the garden for breakfasts and evening wine, and the pool was great. Lovely garden and quiet pool. The location was good, close to the strip and short walk to beautiful beaches. Great holiday!
Overnattede 7 nætter i juni 2023
Svar fra VrboOwner den 4. jul. 2023
Dear Kathryn and Friends, Thank you so much for your feedback, much appreciated. I am happy that you enjoyed your time at villa Mar, hopefully it won´t be the last, as Albufeira seems to keep an hold on our visitors and they come back as they felt so welcome, I hope you felt this way too in our beautiful Albufeira. Hope to see you soon in your future travels. Hope you had a great time seeing our Islands before your flight home. Thank you once again for your visit to Vila Mar. Big hug and kiss, Branca & Manuela
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Wonderful

Our stay was really great, owner was so good to us. The area was very central to everything and not far from other areas. People were always informative and we were greeted with smiles. Overall experience makes us all want to come back.
Overnattede 30 nætter i marts 2024
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Perfect home for a stay in Albufeira

We had a wonderful stay at Villa Mar. The villa was perfect for our family needs. The rooms were lovely and worked perfectly for us. The pool was also great. Our toddler loved the shallow end of the pool and had endless fun. It was the perfect location for walks into the old town and to the local beaches. Thank you so much for letting us stay in your home.
Overnattede 7 nætter i august 2024
Svar fra VrboOwner den 4. jul. 2025
Dearest Aimee and Family, Thank you so much for your lovely review. I am so happy you made lovely memories with your Family at Villa Mar, Memories are the most precious possessions we can hold for a lifetime. Thank you for taking the time in making this review. Lots of Love, Branca and Manuela
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Perfect place to relax and unwind with family

We are just home from a week at Villa Mar. Branca went above and beyond to ensure that we had the best time at her beautiful villa. It was spotless and spacious. Our kids absolutely loved the pool which we often had to ourselves. It was also great to have a tennis court and gardens. Would highly recommend!!
Overnattede 7 nætter i juli 2023
Svar fra VrboOwner den 16. jul. 2023
Dear Kathryn and Family, Thank you so much for your lovely review, it was wonderful to have such a special family at Villa Mar. Thank you so much for looking after my home like it was your own. I am so happy you had a good time and that the children really enjoy it so much especially pool and tennis court. Thank you so much for the bubbly, I will enjoy it for my birthday in a couple of days. I hope to see you in the near future. Thank you so much for coming.
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Beautiful stay!

We are so thankful that we found this gem of a villa! It had everything we needed and Branca was the perfect host, arrived to welcome us with a lovely bottle of wine (and gave us a couple more during the week, which was greatly appreciated!) Very comfortable and the little courtyard was perfect for leisurely lunches, bbqs and a drink before heating out. Old Town was a 15 min walk and the strip (new town) around 10 mins. Perfect place, very comfortable and lovely host! What more could you want!
Overnattede 9 nætter i juni 2024
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Absolutely magical home from home - tranquil and relaxing

Contact with the owner was wonderful from the moment of booking, and once we arrived we had an amazing time. It truly felt like home from home and everything to make it feel like home had been made available - snorkel, Lilo, bats and balls for the beach, beach towels, bed linen and towels plenty, a bottle of chilled white wine in the fridge even! Branca booked us transfers with a child’s booster seat included and was unbelievably helpful with recommendations too. I could not fault this booking.
Overnattede 7 nætter i juli 2022
Svar fra VrboOwner den 17. jul. 2022
Dear Emma, Mum and the cutest 5 year old I have ever met, Raffi with a big "R". Amazing Guests, whom will always, always, always be most welcome to Villa Mar. 5* Guests who looked after my Villa as their own and left it immaculate!!! I actually wondered if they actually did stay there a full week with a 5 year old! I am the luckiest owner to have Guests of this caliber-top notch. I loved having you enjoy Villa Mar, as you said you did and your Mum was already thinking of booking for next year... I do hope that you do return, not only because I would love to see you all again, but because I could not have better Guests in my Villa. Thank you for caring and liking Villa Mar so much. Come back SOON!! Love Branca
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8/10 Godt

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Large spacious villa in beautiful complex

Lots of space in the villa with a beautiful pool in the grounds. Often we were the only ones using it. Lots of choic for beaches only a short walk away and The strip close by. Old Town around a 15-20 min walk to the main part. Lots of taxis though to get around if you don’t and not expensive or tuk tuks. Plenty of shops and restaurants nearby also.
Overnattede 8 nætter i juli 2024
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

5 star

Fabulous property with beautiful garden & pool which my kids loved. The host couldn’t be more helpful, she really made the whole stay seemless and kept in touch throughout the week and even popped by to see us with some tasty Portuguese buns! She also arranged our airport transfers with a local taxi company as we didn’t bother with a hire car. We either walked everywhere or used Uber to go to the water park. Villa has everything you need like washing machine & beach towels. Would highly recommend.
Overnattede 7 nætter i juli 2023
Svar fra VrboOwner den 13. aug. 2023
Dear Phillippa and lovely Family, Thank you so much for your lovely review, I am truly fortunate with hosting the most precious Families like yours. I just wish I could have spent more time with you chatting when I brought you our famous "Pasteis de Nata", a typical custard cake we so proud of. It was lively to meet your family and lovely children. I wish you all well and hope that our paths cross in the near future. Kindest regards, Branca
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8/10 Godt

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Great Location

Very nice, quiet area located just a 10 minute walk from the beach and a 20 minute walk to Old Town. We did not rent a vehicle as we were able to walk everywhere including grocery stores and shopping. The pool was excellent although not heated and we swam almost every day. We were usually the only people at the pool so felt it was our private pool. The house was comfortable, clean and well appointed for six people (3 couples), however we found it a little cluttered and would have liked some cupboard space to put our groceries. There were a few things not working such as the air conditioner in the master bedroom and although our host Branca tried her best, it was not fixed while we were there. The back yard needed some care, although Branca said her gardener was away with an injury so again, not resolved while we were there. Also some of the outdoor furniture needs to be replaced. Branca was very receptive to our calls and also very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our stay and loved Portugal!
Overnattede 21 nætter i maj 2024
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Best host ever

The property is exactly as described. Branca is the kindest host we have met, she goes out of her way to help in any way. She even left small gifts for the children which they loved! Thank you Branca. If you are lucky enough to stay at this villa it has absolutely everything a family needs. Location is good for bars/restaurants/beach. I recommend taking a cheap taxi to the old town rather than the strip if you are a family, it’s a nicer atmosphere and has lots of lovely restaurants. We visited the famous caves which are stunning and had a day out at the water park which was super fun. The rest of the time we spent at the pool which was a good size and never over crowded. There is a small shop across the road for basics but if you turn right when you come out of the exit and walk 5 minutes up the road there is a small supermarket which has everything including fresh baked baguettes. You will not regret booking this property if you are visiting Portugal. Branca being the kindest host made it for us! For sure we will return. Lots of love, Claire & family.
Overnattede 10 nætter i august 2023
Svar fra VrboOwner den 8. sep. 2023
Dear Claire, Mum Orla and Olly, Thank you so Much for the kindest words, I so loved meeting your Family, your lovely young Mum,your beautiful pincess and little prince. I will be sending your Boat trip photo to your address today. Sorry it has taken longer than expected as my work has been crazy. It is already in a padded envelope with the address written. Please give everyone love. I wish you all a lovely Christmas Season together. LOTS OF LOVE BRANCA AND MANUELA
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6/10 Okay

Synes godt om: Rengøring, kommunikation, beliggenhed
Synes ikke om: Indtjekning
In an ideal location (lovely pool area, close to several nice restaurants and supermarkets). However, there were several issues with the property, which is dated and not well maintained including:•Insufficient instructions for locating the complex in the dark in an unknown area (opposite O Lavrador restaurant)•Front door very temperamental resulting in us being locked out of the property on more than one occasion. We eventually gained entry and I called Branca, she returned my phone call later and sent her handyman, who arrived several hours later. He showed us how and where to push the door against the frame from inside or to pull it from outside to lock / unlock it. This should not be necessary and we were very concerned about being locked out every time we went out.•No guest information pack to inform us of how to locate local amenities such as garbage disposal (out of the complex and over the road). A welcome pack would also have been appreciated as we arrived very late•No instructions how to open / close the patio doors at the rear of the property, which had a very unusual locking/ opening system and a loose handle.•One of upstairs bathrooms had no knob on the shower door. •Insufficient bath towels for the number of guests and size of property. •Some of the garden/pool chairs were rusty and unsafe, collapsing on one of my friends.•The garden required a tidy up all over, especially the overgrown bushes next to the gate to the pool area. We won't return.
Overnattede 7 nætter i august 2025
Svar fra VrboOwner den 17. sep. 2025
Dear 5 Ladies, I am very sad to hear of your dissatisfaction with Vila Mar, where majority of my reviews are 4.9* or 5* My Families love Vila Mar and I have a lot of return Families, because they feel so at home, so comfortable. I was in communication with you from the UK days before you arrived, when you wanted address details and how many hairdryers there were for all you ladies and if you could stay till 12:30am on departure day as this was your pick up time( which i said "yes" too). I answered all your questions and was in contact with you when you landed till you were inside Villa Mar, I accompanied all your steps, till you were safely inside Vila Mar, even helped when your transfer Company dropped you off at the wrong Condominium, even after I had sent you the physical address and "Google Map" location via WhatsApp. Giving the Restaurant O Lavrador as a reference point.I am sorry you had a bad start to your holiday by being dropped off at wrong place past midnight , but that was not my fault. I was in touch with you all the time and you soon found my Condominium with my help.. You got into Villa Mar 30min past midnight as per our conversation. With no problems. You mention the loungers, which I have 8 in total, 4 are plastic and 4 are a light material to carry to pool area. The only way the lighter loungers will collapse is if they not stretched out properly. My Villa has pin locks on all sliding doors, and has locks on the metal shutters. My front door has a brand new lock, put in by the handyman Mike whom you met just before you went out for dinner, so you he could just show you that one has to slightly pull the door towards one when doing the last turn. You said Mike was very helpful in showing you the door knack before you Ladies went out. This is this first time you mentioned having a problem with the door, as we were in touch via WhatsApp, as I mentioned I had broken a foot and could not drive under Doctor s orders, but I had Maria my very efficient and trusted cleaning lady and Mike my trusted handyman. You mentioned not leaving a starter pack. But I leave coffee/tea, sugar, spices, a bottle of complementary wine, all sorts of spices. I leave at keast 1 roll of toilet paper in 3 bathrooms. I leave dishwasher liquid, sponge and cloth, dishwasher tablets and Washing Machine liquid for clothes. I also leave loads of big beach/pool towels for my Guests so they don't have to come loaded with towels as extra weight. If you wanted some shopping done for you you could have asked, and it would have been at Villa Mar upon your arrival. I have done for Families with young children who arrive late and they pay me for the shopping.. Usually adults don't ask for this as the Strip has restaurants and bars open till late. The Strip is 3/5min walk way. I am sad with all the your issues which you never mentioned to me, as I even made sure you all arrived safely home and when Maria cleaned Villa and found reading glasses, I immediately communicated this to you, in case you wanted me to post them to you. You forgot to mention the broken varnish bottle that went all over the place and the broken spirits bottle that was high up in a cupboard, and the broken sliding door handle to the garden, that you left broken without mentioning, so I could not get it fixed in time for the next Guests. Regarding the garden, August is when our gardens are at their fullest bloom. I try avoid disturbing the Guests with the imposition of a gardener and garden tool noises whenever possible. I wish you had mentioned these issues whilst on holiday, so we could get to the bottom of all of what was worrying you. Despite having the communication channels open to you all the time, and being in communication with me various times you did not mention any of them. This put me in an unfair advantage as I had no knowledge of your issues. I like openess and transparency and I make all my Guests feel free to do the same. Kindest regards, Branca & Manuela P.s.I am truly sorry if you were unhappy as I really want all my Guests to be happy Guests. We communicated so many times via WhatsApp and you only mentioned the front door, which I explained one had to pull it slightly towards one when doing the last turn, and sent my handyman to come show you and you said you had learnt the knack.
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10/10 Fremragende

Great villa with a wonderful welcome!

May 2018 - F Christie - We were a family of 4 adults and 2 children and found this lovely villa in the heart of Albufeira (in between the Old Town and close to "The Strip" where's there lots of nightlife). The Villa was set back from the main road and we heard nothing of the nearby nightlife, but would have been able to walk to the nightlife easily, if we hadn't been so tired from chasing after 2 young children all day! Transfers were organised by Branca, the Owner, and she met us a couple of days later (when the in-laws arrived) to greet all of us in person which was very kind. Branca was kind enough to advise on a couple of local restaurants and the transfer fella told us of the Chinese buffet ("Joyful Paradise" - 20 min walk), which was a lot better than any I've been to in the UK. My favourite (frequented by the locals) was "Restaurante Verde Minho" which is a self service (very informal) restaurant which had great local portuguese food - we went a couple of times -and is very reasonable. Closer is the restaruant "Festa da Praia" which has a a little play area for kids, and it kept our 4 yr old very entertained. Food was pretty good, but be prepared to wait a little when it's busy. The pool was a little cold, but we were there in mid May so it wasn't really up to temperature - had it been hotter, it would have been an ideal pool for dipping in to cool off - none the less, it was good that it had a larger children's section which was nice for the children to have a splash around in most days. Beaches were easy to access and it was a 15 min walk (would have been 10 if the kids hadn't slowed us down a little) to "Praia dos Alemães / Alemães Beach" - which was great for relaxing but not ideal for swimming, so in the other direction (again about 10-15 min walk) the other way is "Averios Beach" which is a little more sheltered and more suited for a swim. This villa is ideal for a larger family looking for something quiet but close to lots of amenities! Great place!! Felt like a home from home! Thanks for having us Branca!! We will definitely be back!!
Overnattede 11 nætter i maj 2018
Svar fra VrboOwner den 6. mar. 2020
Dear Christie Family, I am a very lucky person to have met you and your Family, I am truly Tankful you came my way and that you looked after my Home like it was your Own. I have a little Angel whose little toe got hurt during the holiday, to THANK , for the most beautiful drawing she left behind for me of Villa Mar and my garden, it so beautiful and colourful I wished that I had a bigger paper for her. A 4 Year Old, Artist in the making, I will treasure it forever in my Visitor´s Book; may you one day come back and see your little masterpiece. Thank you for a very informative review and kind words. Villa Mar will always welcome you as will I. Kindest regards, Branca & Manuela
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8/10 Godt

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, annoncens rigtighed
The host was absolutely lovely made us feel very welcome. the property has lots of space so if you are travelling as
Overnattede 11 nætter i august 2026
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
A lovely rustic villa which felt like a home from home. The kids loved the swimming pool. Branca was a great host & always available to help - it was lovely to meet you & thanks for the gifts. The villa location was ideal- about 5mins from the strip & 20 mins to the old town. Some nice restaurants nearby - we liked Festa de Praia & House of Stews. Would definitely recommend a stay here
Overnattede 9 nætter i juni 2026
Svar fra VrboOwner den 4. jul. 2026
Dearest Family, Thank you so much for your lovely and kind words, we so loved having met you and having shared our home with you. I am so pleased to have made you feel welcome. Looking forward to seeing you all again in the near future. Big hug and kiss to you all. Love Branca & Manuela
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Séjour 1 semaine Albufeira

Maison au top très propre, spacieuse idéalement placé : bars, supérette en face de la résidence, à 5 min à pied de la plage, du strip ... Le jardin de la maison donne directement sur la piscine de la résidence. Branca nous a donné plein de renseignements (sur les activités, les restaurants...) pendant notre séjour et à répondu à nos questions bref à réserver sans hésiter
Overnattede 7 nætter i august 2021
Svar fra VrboOwner den 26. aug. 2021
Merci Thomas et ses amis d'avoir pris soin de ma villa comme si c'était votre maison. J'ai vraiment apprécié le fait que 5 hommes mûrs puissent être si propres et bien rangés. J'attends avec impatience votre prochain séjour. J'espère que vos 3 jours à Lisbonne ont également été fantastiques. C'était agréable de voir la Ligue des nations française visiter Villa Mar... elle est lentement présentée à toutes les nations. Merci encore d'avoir choisi Vila Mar. Thank you Thomas and Friends, for looking after my Villa like it was your home. I truly appreciated the fact that 5 mature men could be so tidy and clean. I look forward to your next stay. I hope your 3 days in Lisbon were Fantastic too.It was lovely to have the French League of Nations visit Villa Mar...she is slowly being introduced to all Nations. Thank you once again for choosing Vila Mar.
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Home from home

If you are finding it hard to make your choice don’t hesitate in booking Branca’s condo. The place contains everything you could want, is quiet (we had the pool to ourselves every day of our stay), is located well for the Strip (but yes it’s quiet on the complex) and convenient for transport to the Old town. Branca is truly a very caring, welcoming and friendly host. She has a wealth of information of the local area and gave us some great recommendations of places to eat. Thank you Branca!
Overnattede 11 nætter i september 2019
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