Luxurious villa with private pool, in the hills, Algarve, Sao Bras de Alportel.

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A Mediterranean-style villa with a paved courtyard, surrounded by cacti and lavender plants, set against a backdrop of hills and clear blue sky.
An outdoor dining area with a table and chairs under a pergola, surrounded by natural scenery and stone walls.
A pool with clear blue water, a wicker basket with towels, and a metal pool ladder.
A two-story house with a patio, stone walls, and a view of a hillside.
A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a floor lamp. A staircase leads to an upper level with a dark wall and a window.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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São Bras de Alportel
  • Place, Costume Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Centro de Artes e Ofícios
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Estoi Palace
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Sao Bras de Alportel

Located in Sao Bras de Alportel, this villa is in a rural area and on a river. Faro Marina and Colina Verde Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Centro de Artes e Ofícios and Centro Cultural e de Inovação de Bordeira. Consider Art Haus Club for a night out or Tavira Living Science Center if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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São Bras de Alportel

What's nearby

  • Costume Museum - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Centro de Artes e Ofícios - 8 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Estoi Palace - 14 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Centro Cultural e de Inovação de Bordeira - 15 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Moncarapacho Museum and Chapel - 17 min drive - 17.2 km

Getting around

  • Tavira Station - 21 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Amor Perfeito (Casa De Chá) - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Raizes - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Café da Vila - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Avenida - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Maharaja Indian Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxurious villa with private pool, in the hills, Algarve, Sao Bras de Alportel. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Luxurious villa with private pool, in the hills, Algarve, Sao Bras de Alportel. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Luxurious villa with private pool, in the hills, Algarve, Sao Bras de Alportel.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxurious villa with private pool, in the hills, Algarve, Sao Bras de Alportel.?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxurious villa with private pool, in the hills, Algarve, Sao Bras de Alportel.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxurious villa with private pool, in the hills, Algarve, Sao Bras de Alportel. located?

This family-friendly Sao Bras de Alportel villa is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Costume Museum and Centro de Artes e Ofícios. Centro Cultural e de Inovação de Bordeira and Sao Miguel Peak are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very peaceful and calm location with great indoor and outdoor spaces for relaxation. lovely pool with views. Teresa was a very helpful and attentive property manager.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2026
Thank you so much for your review. Always welcome to come back and stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great and very relaxing holidaysThe villa is fantastic and as describedSpecial mention to Teresa, the manager.Pool is incredible as wellWe're definitely refilled and full of energycheersLudo
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your review, Ludo. Always welcome to come back to Vila Lua to spend another holiday!! Angela
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing villa

Lovely accommodation in a quiet scenic location. Nearest town sao Bra de Aportel has nice restaurants. Pool excellent too
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2023
Thank you so much for your nice review, Breda. I hear you had wonderful weather to enjoy the pool:-) Angela
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Great location, great house and garden, great pool, lovely host, we recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2024
Thank you so much for your great review. We hope to welcome you again in the future! Angela
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation July 2024

It was an amazing stay at lovely Vila Lua. We had a great time an are looking forward to come back next year.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul 2024
I am very happy and looking forward to welcome you again next year, Saskia and Andreas! Greetings, Angela
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

We had an amazing week in Portugal in thanks to the wonderful place we've stayed. It was very spacious, clean, had great amenities - we really recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxed place to stay when visiting. 10/10!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2024
Hi Rob, thank you for the great review. Hoping to welcome you back sometime in the future 😀 Angela
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The villa was everything we expected and more. Extremely well appointed and immaculately clean. Teresa, the property manager, made us feel welcome and went out of her way to make our stay special. The pool was a particular highlight of our stay. Highly recommend this wonderful property
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great villa, very private location

Fantastic well equiped villa, located in the hills in a very private location. Teresa was extremely welcoming and waited for us following a flight delay. Fully recommend this villa if you want a relaxed and peaceful holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2024
Also welcome to come back to Vila Lua, Spencer and Louise! Thank you for your lovely review. Angela
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Teresa was amazing -we had been delayed so got to villa later then planned but she met us and showed us the way to the villa- lovely location although very rural and definitely do need a car. Would love to go back some time
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2025
Thank you for your great review! Yes, you do need a car, although we already had tenants that had good experiences with Uber or Bolt. So that is an option when you don't want to rent a car:-) And, yes, Teresa is indeed amazing!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very spacious and stunning villa! Located in a lovely remote spot not far from Faro. The villa is extremely well equipped with everything you will need including a 12m swimming pool! A very highly recommended villa to stay at and we will definitely consider another visit there in the future.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2025
Hi John, thank your so much for your review. It would be wonderful if you came back to Vila Lua. You are very welcome!! Angela
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

... make your holiday dreams come true

We have stayed at this beautiful holiday home several times and are absolutely delighted with it. If you are looking for a peaceful holiday away from the hustle and bustle and don't mind the rooster crowing or dogs barking in the morning, this is the place for you.Thanks to the warm hospitality of the landlady and the kind-hearted Teresa on site, you can enjoy your holiday from the first minute to the last.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2025
So happy to welcome you again next year!! Vila Lua must almost feel like home by now:-)
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A fantastic stay at Vila Lua

The villa was spotlessly clean and the decor is modern with nice personal and artistic touches. It had everything we needed for a family holiday, including high chairs, cot and a good coffee machine (very important with young children who like to wake up at dawn!). We had a great holiday and would highly recommend Vila Lua.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you so much, and I hope to welcome you again some other time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Great Place

Vila Lua is a loving place. Beautiful house, spectacular nature, lovely pool, nice rooms, good kitchen and lots a nice places to enjoy breakfast, coffee, reading, having dinner or just enjoy the peace and joy. Vila Lua is a place where you don’t wanna leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2022
I am moved by your words... because that's exactly what we want Vila Lua to be: a loving place where our guests are welcome to rest, recharge and enjoy themselves with their family and friends. Maybe you will come back some time. You are always more than welcome to spend another beautiful holiday in Vila Lua!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

We spent an amazing time at the villa. It has lots of space for up to 6-7 people, the pool area and the modern villa are just perfect. Would recommend it to everyone, who is looking for a relaxing time with friends or family in the beautiful algarve region. The communication with the owner and Teresa has been perfect as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2022
I am so happy to hear that you had a great time in Vila Lua. You are moest welcome to come back sometime! Angela
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

As advertised

Excellent from start to finish. Teresa (the housekeeper) was fantastic making sure our stay was great without being obtrusive. The accommodation was as advertised with a fantastic pool which easily accommodated family of 6. Would not hesitate to recommend and genuinely hope to return.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2022
Hi John, I am so happy to hear that you had a great time in Vila Lua. I genuinly hope you will return some day in the future:-) Angela
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Stay

Villa Lua offers great value for money. The villa is very spacious, extremely clean and well provisioned. The pool is large and well situated. The only areas of improvement would be slightly better lighting outside & the paving by the pool to be redone. Otherwise, we had an extremely enjoyable stay. Teresa was a wonderful host and made us feel very welcome & was always available for any questions we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2022
Thank you so much for your review, Paul. We will put some extra lights outside :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Villa

Had a nice relaxing 1 weeks break at Villa Lua the Villa is very spacious and clean the Garden is beautiful with lovely views of the countryside. Enjoyed swimming in the pool which was much larger than most pools. Thersa the housekeeper is a lovely lady and Angela the Villa owner promptly repsponed to emails etc. Thank you Angela Kind Regards Suzanne&Tony
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2023
Hi Anthony and Suzanne, I am so happy to hear that spent a great week in Vila Lua! You are most welcome to come back some time in the future! Warm regards, Angela
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pure relaxation

The holiday home is much nicer in reality than in the pictures on the internet. Checking in and out was totally super and easy. Very nice "staff". Everything went smoothly. The location on the hillside is very idyllic and invites you to relax. The pool area is also very lovingly decorated. We would come again at any time. However, you definitely need a car. Also to explore the beautiful coast. We had a very relaxing time in our holiday home.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jun 2023
The house is recently totally repainted, that might explain why in reality it is even nicer then on the pictures. I hope to welcome you again sometime, Kyra. I'm happy that you had a wonderful holiday in Vila Lua!! Angela
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Villa

Perfectly matched the description. Very well equipped. Couldn't have asked for better communication or support from the owner or Teresa. Nothing was too much trouble. Pool was terrific to have in the hot weather. We agree with others that you really need a car which we did anyway.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing holiday!

We had a wonderful holiday at Villa Lua. The house is in the middle of the nature with a fantastic view of the mountains. The villa itself is very tastefully decorated with a great care for detail. There is plenty of space for a large family, three people can even shower at the same time. Around the house there are many secluded spots to spend time and the garden is also very nicely laid out. The pool is pleasantly warm and offers enough space to really swim. You can go hiking directly from the house. In São Bras de Alportel you will find all the shopping you need and beaches are 20 minutes away by car. Thank you for this gorgeous holiday. ♥
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jun 2022
Hi Gitta, I am so happy you and your family enjoyed Vila Lua! Yes, with 12 meters the pool is a great deal larger than most pools and you are really able to swim:-) And you are right, directly from the house you can join the Bengado trail, a lovely walk through the valley and the surrounding nature. I hope to welcome you all again some day! Angela
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning villa

This is an absolutely beautiful villa. We were a family of 7 adults and 2 young children. Not ideal access to pool for young children and area around is rough but it was beautiful pool and we had lots of fun. It is manageable but something to be aware of which we were it is clear in villa description. Fab accommodation for 6 with kids. They provided the cot and z bed needed. Plenty of space for everyone. Teresa couldn’t be more helpful. Fully air conditioned. Sao Bras only 6 mins away for food etc. 30 mins from airport. I would stay again, it is very rural which is beautiful but if you have a a problem with insects not the place for you. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul 2023
Hi Natalie, Thank you for your lovely review! I am very happy that you had a great holiday in Vila Lua. You are right: for families with small children that are not able to swim yet, the house is not recommended. I always tell this to people in advance. For families with small babies that cannot crawl yet the house is suitable. We have a camping bed for babies and a baby chair. The house is in the countryside, so yes, insects are there. But the bees in the lavender are usually more interested in flowers than in people:-) You are always most welcome to come back! Angela I
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A really nice place to unwind

The property is very nice and well-situated if you are looking at a countryside retreat but want to have good access to other places in the Algarve via a rental car. All facilities in the house are well maintained and the kitchen is quite well equipped to feed a larger family. There is some wear and tear here and there throughout the house, but nothing unexpected of a shared rental house, and the local support by Theresa takes very good care of things if something needs fixing. The air-conditioning and the large pool were a blessing considering the recent heat. As it is in the countryside, you need to expect some noises from dogs in the surrounding community. Can be little at times and more sometimes, depending on the heat. I can highly recommend the house for families traveling together.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2023
Thank you so much for your great review, Malte! Kind regards, Angela
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

More than beautiful

It was an all-round successful holiday. The house is really beautiful, super clean and very modern. We already saw from the pictures that the pool is very large, but the reality exceeded all our expectations. Since we didn't have a rental car, we took the Uber or Bolt all the way. At first we were concerned that it would be super expensive or that it would take a long time for them to find our house. But it was the best decision, it was easy, super cheap and we never have to wait more than 10 minutes. Dear Angela, thank you for giving us this experience and dear Teresa I have never met such a likeable person as you.Thank you for your effort! We will definitely come back again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul 2023
Dear Ida, That's a great tip: renting an Uber if you don't want to hire a rental car! Thank you for your great review and I hope to welcome and all your friends back some time soon in the future! Angela
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family holiday with teenagers

We spent a week at Angela’s villa and had a fabulous time. Everything was perfect from the early booking process, to arrivals and then the stay. Angela made everything very straightforward and was a great host throughout. When we arrived Teresa and Ze kindly met us and made sure everything was in order for our holiday. We wanted a quiet break away from the busy coastline. That is exactly what we got and the villa has plenty of space, was clean with all the facilities you need. There was a large pool to relax at which was ideal for teenage children (16-19). We spent most days and evenings at the villa and took some trips to Tavira (15 mins) and Villamoura (30 mins). This villa is perfect for large groups of friends or a family. There are steps down to the pool which may not be ideal for very young children. The location is in the hills about 30 mins from Faro airport and you will definitely need a car. However the nearest large supermarket is less than 10 minutes drive away. We would highly recommend this Villa for a holiday.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you Jim. So happy to hear that you and your kids had a great time! Hope to welcome you again! Nb. For the very young children and people with walking difficulties there is a little road to the pool which is easy to walk.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ein so außergewöhnlicher Ort. Ein wunderschönes, sauberes und absolut tolles Haus für eine große Familie. Das Grundstück hat so viele schöne Sitzplätze zum Entspannen und nachts zum Sterne gucken. Angela und Teresa waren super bemüht und der Kontakt sehr familiär. Der Pool war groß, es standen viele Liegen und Schirme zur Verfügung und hatte die perfekte Temperatur. Die gesamte Unterkunft war sehr liebevoll gestaltet. Die Lage gut gelegen für Ausflüge. Es ist ein Ort für eine totale Auszeit und wir können das tolle Haus einfach nur uneingeschränkt empfehlen.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Johanna! We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay so much in Vila Lua and we hope to welcome you again some day in the future:-) Angela
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