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Algarve, Almancil: Fully secluded villa with private pool urb. Varandas do Lago.

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A pathway leading to a building with a tower, surrounded by greenery and a white wall.
A two-story house with a stone facade, a tiled roof, and a palm tree in front.
A two-story house with a swimming pool, a stone wall, and a staircase leading to the second floor.
A two-story house with a central entrance, a palm tree, and a stone wall.
A two-story building with a beige facade, a palm tree, and a stone wall with a gate.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Ria Formosa Natural Park

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Almancil, Faro
  • Place, Ria Formosa Natural Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, THE CAMPUS
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Garrao Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom downstairs with shared bathroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

Bedrooms downstairs with shared bathroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

Bedroom upstairs

2 Single Beds

Masterbedroom upstairs

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 4; guestroom downstairs

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Ensuite bathroom masterbedroom upstairs

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Ensuited bathroom bedroom upstairs

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Shared bathroom downstairs

Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Almancil

Located in Vale do Garrão, a neighbourhood in Loulé, this villa is near theme parks and near the beach. Vilamoura Marina and Faro Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Falesia Beach and Vilamoura Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Karting Almancil and Aqua Show Park. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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Almancil, Faro

What's nearby

  • Ria Formosa Natural Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • THE CAMPUS - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Praia do Ancão - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Garrao Beach - 7 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Quinta do Lago North - 10 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Loule Station - 18 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪the shack - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Bold Octopus - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casa do Lago - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪2 Passos - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casa Velha - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Algarve, Almancil: Fully secluded villa with private pool urb. Varandas do Lago. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Algarve, Almancil: Fully secluded villa with private pool urb. Varandas do Lago. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Algarve, Almancil: Fully secluded villa with private pool urb. Varandas do Lago.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Algarve, Almancil: Fully secluded villa with private pool urb. Varandas do Lago.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Algarve, Almancil: Fully secluded villa with private pool urb. Varandas do Lago.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Algarve, Almancil: Fully secluded villa with private pool urb. Varandas do Lago. located?

This family-friendly Loulé villa is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Ria Formosa Natural Park, Praia do Ancão and Golfo de Cádiz. Quinta do Lago North and THE CAMPUS are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super spacious villa, fantastic pool, great location very close to QDL and VDL. Ubers are amazing in the area so unless you're going further afield then no need to hire a car. Much cheaper via Uber and only 20 mins from the airport. Nice and clean - all the facilities you need. BBQ, fully stocked kitchen and satellite TV. Great holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2026
Thanks for this response anyway Lee. Proud to receive this detailed review. Obviously your family enjoyed this stay very much.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

Had such a lovely holiday here! Great location, clean and tidy, would highly recommend! Will be booking it again for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2022
Thanks for this review Mr Clark. We are only happy that guests can enjoy our villa in this way. Don’t hesitate to order a new booking 😀. Oebele
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The villa was fabulously located for all our needs. Fabulous restaurants and golf courses nearby. It was clean, the facilities were exactly as described and the property manager could not have been more helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2025
Thank you for the beautifully described qualifications. Other interested parties can benefit from this. 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it

Pros- Very impressed with the Villa, great value for a week!Location was good,nearby
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun 2025
Thanks for the nice (5/5 🌟 ) review Andrew. If you consider an Algarvan stay in future, your family is most welcome.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful villa and location

Perfect property and location - would definitely return. Not too much more to say - the villa was well furnished, clean, well positioned for either sitting by the pool or wandering down to the beautiful beach. Also well within reach of the excellent restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Villa

A great stay in a great villa. The house is really well equipped, outside area/pool very spacious and well maintained. Its a lovely neighbourhood, great location and perfect for families.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Well, this is very good news. We're pleased you enjoyed stay! We even experienced that you already booked for next year. That's about the best recommendation we can wish ;-)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The villa was comfortable for four adults and two young children (10 months and 3 years). Beds were comfortable. Kitchen was well equipped, although a toaster would have been nice. Living and dining room were nicely furnished and comfortable.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!!

Such an amazing place, exactly as pictured, if not even better. Great social spaces, lovely pool and bedroom/bathroom sizes are huge! Quite area, nice neighbours and in easy reach of supermarkets and restaurants Highly recommend this villa!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2025
Thanks for taking some time to write this review. Very nice to read you and your family enjoyed your stay Ami.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

The villa was wonderful, we enjoyed the large pool and the proximity to the beach. Thank you to the owner of the property for maintaining it impeccably. We will definitely return and let all our friends know about how great the whole experience was.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Dear family Thank you for very much for this nice review. You’re most welcome for another stay in future. Enjoy the rest of the summer!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great week

Villa Vivenda is exactly as described and more. A lovely spacious villa with everything you could need for a very enjoyable holiday. We will certainly be looking to book again next year if available.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Thank you for your confidence! You're most welcome for another stay in future...
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Villa Vivenda

Large, comfortable property in a very quiet, upmarket residential location. A bit remote so a car is essential but overall a very well equipped and comfortable Villa
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Perfect location and property - villa was immaculate and had everything you could possibly want - the owner was very helpful as well - would recommend to anyone
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr 2024
What a great review Alex. We’re pleased to read that obviously you enjoyed your stay very much ;-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect House, Perfect Location

We stayed at this lovely house for only one week but wish we could have stayed for much longer. The house is perfect and so too the location. There was everything we could have needed at the house and we had a lovely holiday here. The home was very clean and tidy - couldn’t fault anything! The owner is lovely to deal with and very responsive. I would definitely recommend this lovely home to anyone looking for a lovely, peaceful holiday. We hope to return when we can.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Dear A. Thank you very much for this nice review (and you took some time to write it ;-). Our villa manager informed us that you 'left our villa in a perfect shape' Thank you for this too. If the circumstances are okay, you're most welcome to visit our villa Vivenda again in future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect!

We have spent an incredible vacation, the house is wonderful, fully equipped, very quiet and comfortable, absolutely recommended. The communication with the owners has been very good, and they are very nice. Looking forward to returning very soon. Pity that they do not admit animals, we would like very much to be able to go with our little dog. Very grateful, thank you very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Thank you for your nice words! We considered our communication as 'very very pleasant' as well. You were nice guests and we invite you to book our villa again! We can imagine that guests, who have a pet at home, would appreciate to take it with them at holidays. However, we often have guests who are alergic to - for instance - dogs. We're sorry.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Villa

Enjoyed two great weeks in this spacious villa with great outside area including a large deep pool. If UK TV is your thing then not a lot to choose from and possibly the main bedroom air con unit needs serviced as it struggled in the heat. But overall minor grumbles on a well maintained very clean house that I would return to without hesitation and strongly recommend
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

June 2022

The villa is wonderful and the owner very responsive to queries. Very clean and the pool is quite large. We bbq one evening which was lovely. I would bring additional washing machine tabs for regular washing clothes. The location is urbanised with no shops or restaurants within walking distance. Uber is very quick and shops a few mins drive away. Prices vary depending on am/pm weekday/end. I would recommend Butchers Amancil and Tony's Pizzera for eating out both amazing and Cheeky Pup great pub for night out.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Thank you very much for this nice, informative, 5-star review! Good to read that you enjoyed your stay in our villa Vivenda. We recommended to rent a car (but in this way you can manage it too ;-) However, from the villa to the Ancao beach, there are 1.400 meters and to the Garrao beach (with 5 restaurants/bars) 500 meters more.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just returned from Quinta do Lago and this wonderful property which is even better than the photos.Situated about 5 minutes drive from some beautiful beaches and within 10 minutes of dozens of great restaurants, this was the perfect place for our latest stay in the Algarve.The villa is spacious, well equipped and in a peaceful residential location (although there was a little noise from a new house build about 70 metres away - this wasn't an issue for us). The pool is just fantastic and even without heating, in late June it was always the perfect temperature!The beds were super-comfortable and the shutters ensured we could sleep late in mid summer. I would recommend paying for the aircon as the upstairs rooms were warm (as expected in June!) and might have been a struggle without the cool air.Kitchen was well equipped and the hosts were kind enough to ensure all the essentials were there (salt, pepper, olive oil, sugar, coffee, as well as cleaning products). Washing machine and dishwasher made the villa feel like home-from-home!We have holidayed in Vale do Lobo and Quinta for over 25 years and stayed in at least 8 different properties... this is among THE very best and we are already planning on revisiting in 2027!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun 2026
Thank you very much for taking the time to write such a detailed and honest review of our villa Vivenda. We're starting to blush a little 😊. Content-related: we recognize the details you mentioned, but of course everybody will understand that other guests draw more or less attention to specific aspects of our property. We respect this! If your holiday plans ultimately allow for it, you would be most welcome to return next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacances en famille

Cadre Ideal pour passer un moment en famille.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Einfach Perfekt

Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen, alles war perfekt
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Das sind gute Nachrichten 😀! Herzlichen Dank für diese schöne Qualifikation!! Ich hoffe, Ihr hat auch gut Golf gespield
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Große Villa in guter Lage!

Wir haben hier Weihnachten 2022 und den Jahreswechsel verbracht. Gefallen hat uns die ruhige Lage. Es war in den benachbarten Villen nichts los. Das sollte man ggf. in der Hauptreisezeit beachten. Es war von hier aus alles gut und schnell zu erreichen. Bis Faro und Albufeira sind es ca. 30 Minuten und bis Quarteira 20 Minuten. Ein Auto oder Fahrrad ist empfohlen, da von hier aus wenig zu Fuß zu erreichen ist. Der Strand ist schön und auch zu Fuß (ca. 20 Minuten) zu erreichen. Auch kann man mit dem Rad super nach Quarteira oder nach Faro über die Stege am Strand fahren. Das ist schön angelegt und sehr weitläufig. Die Kommunikation mit dem Vermieter ist sehr schnell und komfortabel. Leider trübt jetzt im Nachhinein die komplizierte und nicht richtige Abrechnung des Stroms das Rund-um positive Bild: Es werden wegen einer viel zu späten Ablesung durch das Personal noch kWh in Rechnung gestellt, die nicht unser Verbrauch sind. Es geht nicht um viel Geld. Ich hoffe, das klärt sich noch.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Herzlichen Dank für Ihre ausführliche Beschreibung Ihrer Erfahrungen! Es fügt sich weitgehend nahtlos in die Bewertungen ein, die andere Gäste hinterlassen haben. So auch die Bewertung der Gäste, die mehr als eine Woche SPÄTER als Sie bei uns gemietet haben. Es erfüllt uns mit Stolz. Dennoch finde ich Ihre Anmerkung zur Stromrechnung nicht sachlich angegeben. Wir bieten in Varandas do Lago die weitaus billigsten freistehende Villa an. Im Wintersaison zahlen 2 Gäste nur € 525 pro Woche und Ihnen war im Vorfeld klar daß - um die Miete für unsere Gäste niedrig zu halten - der Strom separat berechnet wird. Wirkung war Ihr bekannt: Weitergabe der Zählerstände durch unsere Villamanager. Um zu verhindern daß sie Ihnen ihre Anfahrtskosten bei Ihrer Ankunft (€ 30) und Ihrer Abreise (ebenfalls € 30) in Rechnung stellt, nimmt sie die Zählerstände auf, wenn sie die Villa für Ihren Empfang präpariert. Sie arbeitet jedoch nicht am Sonntag und ihr Ankunft war am Sonntag den 18. Dezember und Ihre Abreise war Sonntag, gerade Neujahr, 09.00 Uhr. Um Weihnachten herum musste sie die Präparierung möglicherweise 2 Tage im Voraus tun. Richtig, das kann z.B. eine € 6 höhere Stromrechnung implizieren. Entschuldigung! …. Dennoch billiger als € 60 mehr zu bezahlen. Weitere hinweis: es gibt 13 andere, über VRBO mietbare, Villas in Varandas do Lago: die zweitbilligste kostet über die 2023-Weihnachtswoche € 3.193 (ohne zusätzliche Kosten für Strom).
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excelente

Tudo excelente!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Obrigado pela avaliação muito gentil 😀
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house - great host

We enjoyed 1 week vacation in July 2022. Great house and swimming pool. Super clean and everything working perfect in the house
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Impressed

Great Villa in a fantastic location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Thanks for taking time for a review. We’re very proud about your qualifications; next to maximum 😀. Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Localização e comodidade para descanso

gostamos muito
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Que bom que você gostou. Obrigado por escrever seu comentário. 😀
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hervorragende Villa

Die Unterkunft und Kommunikation mit den Besitzern, sowie der Agentur waren super. Die Villa ist geräumig und sehr gut ausgestattet. Die Lage ist schön und sehr gut erreichbar aus Faro. Wir waren reiten, Tennis spielen, schwimmen, Möglichkeiten gibt es viele. Ein sehr gelungener und erholsamer Familienurlaub!
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
In unserer Kommunikation haben wir Anna als eine sehr herzliche und pünktliche Frau erlebt. Wenn der einzige Kommentar zu unserer Villa lautet "Der Aufenthalt war zu kurz", dann sind wir stolz. Ihre Familie ist für einen Aufenthalt in der Zukunft immer willkommen!
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