Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
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.
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Private pool
Hot tub on site
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Explore the area
Moncarapacho
Ria Formosa Natural Park
Place, Ria Formosa Natural Park
5 min drive
Olhao Harbour
Place, Olhao Harbour
6 min drive
Olhao Municipal Market
Place, Olhao Municipal Market
7 min drive
Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
20 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
4 Single Beds
Bedroom 4
1 King Bed and 1 Crib
Master
1 King Bed
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 2 ensuite
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Communal Toilet
Toilet
Master En Suite
Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Immaculate & luxurious modern Villa, Infinity Pool & Spa (sleeps 10) free Wi-fi
Our Villa is located on the fringes of Cerro Azul Resort, Nr. Olhão and Moncarapacho in the sunny Eastern Algarve region of Portugal.
Located in a beautiful and traditional unspoilt countryside location within 10-15 mins drive to some of the best Golf courses, white sandy Beaches and stunning Restaurants serving some of the best local and international cuisine.
"Monte Vista" is a beautiful spacious luxury family villa, with 4 large bedrooms and 3 luxury bathrooms (2 en-suite), which comfortably sleeps up to 10 people.
Purpose designed & built to perfection for two families with 4 kids!
There is air conditioning in all of the rooms to allow a good nights sleep and free Wi-Fi for those who must post their epic dive on Instagram or show off their tan on Facebook.
It has a private and luxurious 10m x 5m South facing Infinity pool with a constant depth of 1.2m overall, giving maximum sun exposure from sunrise to sunset.
Encompassed within 1.5 acres of private natural gardens with 1.8m high hand-built traditional stone walls to keep you secluded and the paparazzi at bay.
The pool terrace is fully furnished and expansive with purpose built BBQ area and external dining area, and is fully equipped with sun-beds and separate relaxation sofas for the cheeky Bombay and tonic or three with a slice of lemon hand picked from your very own trees within the grounds
There is plenty of things to keep you and the kids entertained with the infinity pool and 12 person spa for the closest of friends, pool table, dart board and artificial games lawn for the energetic amongst you for ball sports such as volleyball, tennis, football and bowls.
Enough fun for everyone of all ages, whether your their to relax with a book in the shade under the canopy of the ancient trees or to enjoy the remoteness and make as much noise as you like.
This is due to the secluded location with no neighbours overlooking you as there are only five properties in the surrounding vicinity.
The villa is gated with lots of off road parking for up to eight vehicles and boats.
Locate just on the outskirts of the beautiful village of Moncarapacho for steak cooked over volcanic stone at Colibris or the best chicken Peri Peri in Olhao.
The villa is centrally located between both towns and within a short five minute drive and is host to numerous other wonderful restaurants and bars.
Olhao is famous as the main fishing marina for the Algarve and the fish market supplies fish to the whole of the Algarves restaurants so you cant get fresher as its travelled all of forty feet from the shore to your plate!
Many unspoilt white sandy beaches stretch for miles in the protected Ria Formosa and the Local beach at Fuseta is reported to be the best beach in the whole of the Algarve and the Telegraph reports Tavira beach as the fourth best in the whole of Europe!
For the golfers amongst you, you are centrally located between 42 of the Algarves best golf courses and all are within a thirty minute drive, including Monte Rei, San Lorenzo, Oceanico and Quinta do Lago, the algarves top five golf course which are rated as some of the best in Europe are all on your doorstep.
Why not come and enjoy all the unspoilt Eastern Algarve has to offer with lovely countryside, empty white sand beaches, low prices with no looky-looky men allowing you de-stress in seconds upon arrival !!!!
Activity and Interests
Coast/Beach:
Fuseta with its wonderful lagoon beach is only 5 miles away with ferry boats to wonderful unspoilt beaches & islands. There are boats from Olhao, Cabanas and Tavira which take you to wonderful deserted island beaches. Tavira beach island has been voted 4th best beach in Europe! (Telegraph June 2005).
The bigger, noisier Central Algarve beaches, water parks & go karting, etc, attractions are only 30 mins drive away, if that is your wish. Then you can return to the peace and tranquillity of the villa!
Travel:
Car hire essential to enjoy the villa and allow you to explore the area to its fullest.
Faro airport is approximately 20 - 25 mins drive away via the N125 coast road or the newly built A22 Motorway. We are located at the foot of San Miguel mountain which is easily recognised from the tall antenna masts and is noted as the highest mountain in the Algarve region.
Distances:
Within easy distance are Tavira (regarded as the loveliest town in the Algarve), Estoi (with its Rococo palace and Roman ruins), Olhao (fishing port), Fresh fruit, veg and fish markets, wonderful restaurants and of course Faro with its fine shopping malls and walled city.
The nearby Ria Formosa National Park offers excellent walks, extensive beaches and birdwatching.
Further Details:
The small town of Moncarapacho is approximately 2-3 miles away with supermarkets, bars, restaurants, petrol station, internet cafe, cash machines, pharmacy, dentist, bank, post office, etc. There are numerous bar/bistro restaurants there which are all within 5 minute drive for wonderful lazy lunches at 9 Euros a head & you will find it difficult to spend 15 euros per person per night including your drinks, try doing that In Vilamoura or Vale do Lobo!
Come and enjoy many aspects of the unspoilt Eastern Algarve. Fish, meat, beers and wine are plentiful and all low cost............why you would want to go any where else?
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Olhao
Located in Olhao, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Olhao Harbour 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 Faro Island Beach. Consider Art Haus Club for a night out or Centro Cultural e de Inovação de Bordeira if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
Parque Natural da Ria Formosa - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
Olhao Harbour - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
Olhao Municipal Market - 7 min drive - 7.4 km
Moncarapacho Museum and Chapel - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
Getting around
Tavira Station - 20 min drive
Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 22 min drive
Restaurants
Pronto A Comer "O Tacho - 7 min drive
Pastelaria Padaria "O Forno - 8 min drive
Dulci Caffé - 6 min drive
Novo Oceano - 6 min drive
Restaurante Do Carmo - 19 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Immaculate & luxurious modern Villa, Infinity Pool & Spa (sleeps 10) free Wi-fi have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Immaculate & luxurious modern Villa, Infinity Pool & Spa (sleeps 10) free Wi-fi pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Immaculate & luxurious modern Villa, Infinity Pool & Spa (sleeps 10) free Wi-fi ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Immaculate & luxurious modern Villa, Infinity Pool & Spa (sleeps 10) free Wi-fi ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Immaculate & luxurious modern Villa, Infinity Pool & Spa (sleeps 10) free Wi-fi ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Immaculate & luxurious modern Villa, Infinity Pool & Spa (sleeps 10) free Wi-fi located?
This family-friendly Olhao villa is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Sao Miguel Peak and Ria Formosa Natural Park. Ilha da Armona Beach and Olhao Municipal Market are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We were warmly welcomed by Marina who showed us around the beautiful villa, which was extremely well equipped and tastefully decorated. Minor queries through the week were dealt with efficiently and promptly. We had an unforgettable week and the whole family agreed that we had a perfect holiday. We had two cars, which helped us explore the area and then return for the rest of the day/evening by the fabulous pool.
The property was beautiful, well equipped and laid out and perfectly clean. Ideal for our family holiday.The location is within around 30 minutes drive from Faro airport and within a short drive to many lovely locations - Olhao, Tavira, Fuseta etc. There is a supermarket in Moncarapacho about a 10 minute drive away. We had a wonderful stay and would highly recommend the property to other holiday makers.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Adrienne B.
5 Nov 2018
Amazing vacation retreat!
We had a wonderful vacation at this beautiful house. The house is well appointed with everything our family of 7 needed and served as a great base for us to explore the Algarve. The property is large and very private while also centrally located to many of the beautiful sights across the region we wanted to explore. We would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a family getaway.
We had an amazing holiday at the Villa. Inside was lovely but the outside area was simply stunning, a beautiful pool, hot tub & wonderful seating areas.
A big thank to the owner Vicki who was so helpful.
This Villa made for the perfect family holiday for our family
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul 2022
Hi Nigel.
Thank you so much for the lovely review.
You was a pleasure to have and we would welcome you and your family again.
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Vicki F.
16 Apr 2018
Stunning villa.
Villa was absolutely stunning.
It had everything you could want for all ages.
The pool is beautiful and the kids had a fantastic time playing constantly in it.
Will recommend to anyone who wishes to holiday in the algarve.
Thanks
We were a family of ten, six adults and four children. The villa was as described immaculate and very well equipped. A few outside areas looking tired but this this did not detract from our enjoyment. Location is very quiet and a car is necessary. Communication with villa manager good. Overall a wonderful stay and would recommend.
Lovely villa with fantastic pool. We were two families with four children ranging in ages from 7 to 22, and all had a brilliant time. Great to laze at the villa all day, swimming, playing pool, and reading in the sunshine, or head out for the day into the local area. Great restaurants nearby with fabulous food for low cost. Easy check in, and well looked after by Vicki and Tetyiana. Would highly recommend
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
So glad you had a lovely time and would love to welcome you back again
The house was really great and spacious. Easy to find. Had all we needed including master bedroom with walk-in closet and bathroom, three other bedrooms and two more bathrooms and a toilet. The garden was lovely with a great pool and hot tub.We didn’t use the nearby town so much as we usually went to Tavira for restaurants and beach, but close to large super. Would really recommend.
We had a great time. The villa was in a lovely quiet place. In the middle of nowhere. The pool and gardens were lovely. The villa was spacious and had everything you needed. We did have a few little issues , one of the ovens was not working, the dishwasher didn’t work properly. The sun beds were in poor condition and the pool table was in a awful condition, but this did not ruin our holiday.
The property is very good, but it's on an unnamed road to getting taxis or anything like that is very very difficult. We had to walk round the corner to another address to get picked up and then drive to the property to collect the rest of the family. Everything else was really good
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul 2022
Hi Andy
Thank you for your review. I am so sorry that the taxi firm could not find you. If you would have used uber then you can send them a live location.
As we say on the website car is essential as we are very lucky that we are just off the registered road and it is remote but lucky that we have so much space and can make as much noise as you like.
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Donna U.
29 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Villa had everything required
Outside furniture needs replacing all sun loungers ripped and very uncomfortable advised new ones would be with us in a couple of days but did not arrive towels were left for us to use on them
Villa inside very clean and everything there you would require excellent for young children. Contact very easy if required
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Archival
6/10 Okay
ann n.
2 Oct 2016
Neads a lot of TLC
This is a lovely villa but desperately needs things renewing.
Downstairs bedroom bed needs changing you can feel every spring in your body.
Upstairs double bedroom bed has broken slatts
Some patio furniture needs renewing every shabby
Seal around patio doors hanging off
In the present state value for money it was not.if I paid £1500.00 to stay in a hotel I would expect the beds to be of a better standard
Also the OXO on the children's play house has sharp edges had to keep the children away from this
OH yes and the villa was not ready at 4pm
But we made the best of our holiday great location a car a must
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
I am sorry you had thought you had these problems to which none was reported to the management team, but I can assure you this house was left like new in June this year.
I have received photographic evidence of foot prints running all over the double beds which in turn seems likely to have damaged/broken the beds, if you would like to see I have forwarded these to owners direct and they are happy to send onto you if you wish.
As for the OXO being sharp on the play-centre this can only be through sun damage and if reported then my team would have sorted for you so that this was not an issue.
I am sorry that the outside furniture has worn slightly but this was new at the beginning of the season and is solely due to sun damage being left out all the time.
I spoke to the management team and they told me you turned up at 3.30pm to which they showed you around then that delayed them till 4.15pm.
The villa is a good size, comfortable and clean.
Communication with the owner and agent was very good.
On arrival we were disappointed with the condition of the sun loungers but these were replaced with new ones part way through our stay. The pool table and dart board are in poor condition and unusable.
However, the pool and the various sitting areas are fantastic. The pool water was warm as it is in sun all day and is not too deep (about 1.5metres). The hot tub and bubble pool added to the enjoyment of the pool area.
The house is in a large plot of land and is very private.
We liked the location (we have stayed in this area before) but it might not be to everyone’s taste as getting to the beaches is not straight forward.
The are some good places to eat within a short drive especially Maria’s (Casa De Pasto Do Carmo) and the doughnut shop (Bolinhas do Carlos).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review
8/10 Good
Markus L.
25 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Durchweg positiv, wenn auch nicht alles im Schuss war, wie man es erwartet bei dem Mietpreis. Wir waren zu sechst.
Das Haus mit der angrenzenden Terrasse hat alle unsere Erwartungen voll erfüllt. Die Erwachsenen-Schlafzimmer sind alle sehr schön eingerichtet und von der Fläche großzügig bemessen. Ebenso die drei dazugehörigen Badezimmer. Alle Zimmer im Obergeschoß hatten auch zusätzlich einen Balkon, sehr angenehm für eine Rückzugsmöglichkeit. Der Pool hat gute Dimensionen, um auch zu schwimmen oder nur zum Verweilen. Zusätzlich zum Whirlpool am Pool selbst gibt es noch einen "klassischen" beheizten Whirlpool. Die Lage des Hauses ist 200-300m von der Durchgangsstraße entfernt, in einer Sackgasse. Eine für uns herrlich ruhig Lage zum Entspannen. Alles zusammengefasst ein großzügiges und schönes Anwesen. Die Ansprechpartner vor Ort waren immer gut zu erreichen und sehr hilfsbereit. Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt und freuen uns bereits auf ein Wiederkommen.
Ein FANTASTISCHER Aufenthalt, GRNADIOSE Villa, super für Familien; die Kinder hatten unglaublich viel Spaß im flachen Kinderpool, im großen Schwimmpool, im Whirpool und im Spa. Das Haus ist sehr großzügig gebaut, ausreichend Platz, eine Abstellkammer mit separatem Waschbecken, Waschmaschine; eine sehr große Küche und sehr aufmerksame Verwaltung; Gesellschaftspiele waren vorhanden und auch Malbücher-Sets für die Kinder waren vorhanden. Mit dem SmartTV konnten wir uns mit dem deutschen Netflix Account anmelden und während die Kinder Abends einen Film geguckt haben, konnten wir Billiard spielen. Das abgeschlossene Gelände war sehr gut, sodass wir die Kinder alleine herumlaufen lassen konnten. Ein sehr großes Areal mit sehr viel Potential. Besonders vorzuheben ist auch die sehr gute Ausstattung der Küche; keine abgezählten Gläser und Teller, es war ausreichend vorhanden, auch Kindersets waren ausreichend vorhanden. Es hat an nichts gefehlt und alles in einer HERVORRAGENDEN Qualität und Ausstattung!
Geweldig verblijf in een prachtig en zeer compleet huis. Van alle gemakken voorzien. Een enorme tuin rondom het huis met groot zwembad, kinderbad en spa en apart nog een jacuzzi. Verder een speelhuisje met schommel en glijbaan en een groot grasveld waar de kinderen zich iedere dag enorm vermaakt hebben. Prachtige en vrij liggende locatie met leuke plaatsjes in de omgeving. Enige jammere was dat het zwembad niet verwarmd was en dat het water in mei nog vrij koud is…. Verder een fantastische week!
We stayed for 2 weeks in July 2022 and had a fantastic time. Air conditioning wasn't working in one room on our arrival but was sorted after reporting it to the manager although it took a few days as the guys were so busy. A couple of other issues were sorted quickly.
The villa is beautiful, spacious and of great quality with lots of extras such as toys for children, books etc. The bedrooms were good sizes, the kitchen very well equipped. Everything we needed was there.
Location was beautiful and very easy access to main towns and tourist attractions of The Algarve but you do need a car. Overall I would highly recommend this villa.
Resumindo,a casa é maravilhosa, a piscina, o jacuzzi,o parque infantil...foi tudo perfeito. A casa está totalmente equipada,só foi pena a televisão nao ter canais portugueses,mas de férias isso nao é importante.
Lugar calmo,a 20 mintos de carro das praias.
Voltaremos com toda a certeza.
Geweldig verblijf in villa met alles er in en er bij.
Met name de voorzieningen in de tuin zijn geweldig. Daar hadden we de villa op geselecteerd en onze verwachtingen zijn meer dan uitgekomen.
Een aanrader met plek voor 10 personen. DOEN...
The property was as described and we had a fantastic holiday
About the host
Hosted by Vicki Ferrari
We were a regular visitor to the Algarve region before we had kids which made a nice escape from our busy lives in London & Essex. With the addition of Keira & Ella we new it would be a good place to have a second residence for family holidays so we looked in 2008 to find a suitable plot to build our dream villa. Sean's been in construction since school and now runs his own successful development company and designs & build luxury indoor swimming pools and basements for the rich and famous in town and I spent many years in the city before having the children and now work within the family business.
Why they chose this property
We found the plot and new we could deliver something special here. Remote enough to be away from the hustle and bustle but close enough to be a short drive to anywhere. The location is peaceful and private, but will allow you to be as noisy as you want which I can assure you our kids are experts at believe me! We designed and built the villa in 2008 with the brief of allowing two families to co-habit with ease, which made perfect sense for us as we often holiday with friends or family. The villa design is perfect in this scenario and allowed the reduced cost for future rental use to be met as the rental cost could be split between two families.
What makes this property unique
As we designed and built the villa it was purpose built to be traditional on the outside but with a modern and contemporary interior. We knew the way we would want to use it so we included the large 10m Infinity pool with 12 person spa and kiddies pool which is very unique with cascades and jumping jets the kids simply love it. This allows the whole family to use the pool which has a constant depth of 1.2m all over, relax in the spa or for those with small children we have built the separate kiddies pool which is like a bath in the wonderful Algarvian sun.
The villa sits in large expansive natural grounds within the unspoilt location and a 1.8m high hand-built traditional stone wall surrounds the property to keep the family villa and grounds completely secluded & private.
We have a large entertaining terrace and artificial grass lawn for activities & sports as well as areas of natural garden for relaxation as the site is so large. This allows you to entertain very comfortably and the whole place was designed for family fun and entertaining.