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Santa Barbara de Nexe (Loule) Stunning Coastal Views, Heated Pool option.

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A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a wooden deck and a white fence.
A paved pathway leading to a white building with a garden and a view of the sea.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a dresser, and a window with curtains.
A modern building with a curved facade, a driveway, and well-maintained landscaping.
A room with a curved wall, a glass table, a wicker chair, and a patterned chair.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
Set against ocean views, this villa accommodates 8 guests across 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. It includes 1 outdoor pool and a patio for relaxation. Families can enjoy nearby snorkeling, swimming, and water sports, along with attractions like Santa Barbara de Nexe Church and the Ruins of Milreu. The property is pet-friendly.

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation

    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.

  • Outdoor pool

    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Close to Santa Barbara de Nexe Church
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Sta Barbara de Nexe, Portugal
  • Place, Santa Barbara de Nexe Church
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Faro Marina
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Faro Island Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Santa Barbara de Nexe (Loule) Stunning Coastal Views, Heated Pool option.

A beautiful villa in a superb secluded setting with spectacular panoramic views over the coastline. Situated in the hills, 10 minutes from Loule and 20 minutes from Faro, a perfect location for beaches and countryside alike. The villa is built to the highest standards and there is a beautiful large swimming pool (pool heating £200 per week) and a choice of terraces with barbecue for dining outside.Air conditioned bedrooms all en-suite with bath and shower.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:30 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property Registration Number 221561/AL
Property # 8000416
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Faro

Located in Faro, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Faro Marina and Vilamoura 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 Faro Island Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Centro Cultural e de Inovação de Bordeira and Karting Almancil. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Sta Barbara de Nexe, Portugal

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara de Nexe Church - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Faro Marina - 16 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Faro Island Beach - 16 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Old Town Square - 17 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Falesia Beach - 23 min drive - 21.1 km

Getting around

  • Loule Station - 16 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barbacoa - Steak House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪O Cilindro - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Café Lagarto - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Santa Barbara de Nexe (Loule) Stunning Coastal Views, Heated Pool option. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Santa Barbara de Nexe (Loule) Stunning Coastal Views, Heated Pool option.?

As of 18 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Santa Barbara de Nexe (Loule) Stunning Coastal Views, Heated Pool option. on 30 Sept 2026 start from £2,285, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Santa Barbara de Nexe (Loule) Stunning Coastal Views, Heated Pool option. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Santa Barbara de Nexe (Loule) Stunning Coastal Views, Heated Pool option.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Santa Barbara de Nexe (Loule) Stunning Coastal Views, Heated Pool option.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Santa Barbara de Nexe (Loule) Stunning Coastal Views, Heated Pool option.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Santa Barbara de Nexe (Loule) Stunning Coastal Views, Heated Pool option. located?

This family-friendly Faro villa is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Santa Barbara de Nexe Church and Algarve Stadium. Centro Cultural e de Inovação de Bordeira and Karting Almancil 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 34 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication and as advertised, in a picturesque setting.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2026
Thank you Steph We are pleased you enjoyed your stay. Kind regards David & Josephine
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely villa, beautifully designed with a brilliant, large and nicely shaped swimming pool, set amongst lovely gardens, with wonderful views of Faro and the Algarve coast. Very nice inside too, well equipped and spacious. Comfortable and built to a high standard throughout.Very peaceful and private, located close to Loule.David is an excellent host. Great communication and service when needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2026
Thank you Richard We are very pleased you enjoyed our villa and its location. We hope to welcome you back in the future. Kind regards David
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely spacious villa with lots of charm in a rural location. The pool was excellent and views magnificent, even better than the photos. Santa Barbara de Nexe was quaint and about a 20 minute walk to a couple of cafes and a Spar. We hired a car and got taxis into Faro and Villamoura. These are essential if you want to explore the surrounding areas.Communication with David before and during our stay was excellent. The description of the villa was exactly as described and It had everything we wanted for our stay. Thank you David
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2026
Thankyou Ashley. We are very pleased you enjoyed our villa and its location. Kind regards David & Josephine.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing House

Everything is dream there
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2023
Thankyou Corina , we are so pleased your enjoy the house. Best wishes David & Josephine
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views and extremely quiet location. There are no dog choruses which are often experienced in thh more remote locations in the hills.Swimming pool is particularly exceptional, very welcome on those hot days!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul 2025
Hello Andrew. Thankyou for your review. We are pleased you enjoyed our villa. Best regards David & Josephine
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Santa Barbara

We had a fantastic time, I can't recommend this enough, had a little issue with the pool umbrellas which were sorted straight away, its a beautiful quiet location with a fantastic view, nice and cool at night with the air con. A car is essential due to its location.. Would be happy to rent again
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
Thanks Peter. We are very pleased you enoyed your stay. Kind regards David & Josephine
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely private and peaceful villa with great views

This villa is great if you want a peaceful haven away from it all with lovely views and a beautiful setting. The pool is fabulous, the interiors are spacious and the kitchen well equipped. Great bbq too! I would recommend hiring a car though to get around to all the towns and attractions near by, none of which are far but having a car makes it easier to get there. All in all a great choice for a family holiday!
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
We are very pleased you enjoyed our villa Kate and hope to welcome you back in the future. Thankyou David & Josephine
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just What We Needed

Beautiful fully equipped Villa in a peaceful setting with outstanding views. David the owner was quick to clarify any questions before the holiday and also some good tips for local restaurants which we made good use of. The service throughout our stay was excellent too. Thankyou for letting us stay in your wonderful Villa.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
Thankyou Kevin We are plesed you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure to have you stay Kind regards David & Josephine
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderfully relaxing getaway

Amazing views, incredible sunsets, beautiful house & gardens with a great pool. David, the owner, was very helpful. We loved the location, being away from it all but within a mile or so of a lovely village with two supermarkets & a couple of good restaurants, & a short journey in the car to some fabulous beaches & the historic town of Loulé with its famous Saturday market. All in all we had a wonderful time & would love to return.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couldn't place the property in a better place if you tried.The views are amazing, the layout of the Villa is great. It caters ever so well for a large family. WiFi great. Nice spacious kitchen, with plenty of storage and crockery ect.The pool is amazing and has plenty of space for fun.Would recommend.Car essential.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Det var en skøn ferie - lækkert hus og dejlig pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2025
Thankyou Vibeke. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope we can welcome you again. Kind regards David & Josephine
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Uitstekend. Rustig, mooi uitzicht. Fijn en ruim huis.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2025
We are pleased you enjoyed your stay in our villa Michiel Kind regards David & Josephine
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Superbe sejour

Moi et les enfants on a adoré Très bonne communication
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2024
Hello Celia. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay. Best wishes David & Josephine
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Schitterende vakantievilla

Wij hebben genoten van een heerlijke vakantie in deze schitterende villa! De villa is heel ruim, alles wat je nodig zou kunnen hebben is aanwezig, de airco’s op de slaapkamers zijn fluisterstil en het zwembad is werkelijk fantastisch! Vanaf het terras heb je een prachtig uitzicht en zie je een groot stuk van de Algarve-kust. Een echte aanrader!
Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful views and pool

Overall a beautiful property and location. We had a fabulous time staying at this property. The views are spectacular, the house is very spacious and also within walking distance to the local town. I would note that the road to the house is a bit rough and we ended up blowing out a tire on it. Additionally the A/C in the bedrooms did not work for us during our stay which was disappointing given the heat wave. However David was a very responsive host and helped with any issues or questions we had and I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 20 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Vacances gâchées à cause d’une maison pas entretenue

Publicité mensongère !!! Voici les soucis que nous avons rencontrés : * des ventilateurs défectueux à la place des climatisations * le frigo ne fermait pas car trop vieux et le congélateur était cassé * le compteur saute sans arrêt * panneaux solaires défectueux donc des douches gelées * des fourmis et des lézards dans la maison… * piscine froide et pas chauffée comme il est noté dans l’annonce * nous n’ avons pas pu manger dehors car les lumières étaient cassées * pas de machine à café * le comble, le tuyau de l’évier à percé car trop vieux et donc grosse inondation dans la maison. Je vous déconseille vraiment cette location !!! Nous sommes vraiment navrées
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2022
Beware this guest!! They complained immediately they arrived and asked for a refund . #Threatened to move out and charge us for the extra cost of renting some where else unless we gave a refund.! Threatened to give us a terrible review unless we gave a refund! Finally asked for an extra week free of charge in compensation. The trivial items they complained about ,:- Light bulb needed replacing Parasol broken by previous guests. Ants in mid summer! Geckos from the surronding countryside in mid summer. Pool heating in August which they had not paid for. A different way of making coffee. The bulb and parasol were replaced immediately. The pool heating would be turned on if they cared to pay for it! They did not care to pay for it! Our service company could not understand why they were so aggressive ! They did not know all we heard from them as owners was a demand for compensation so there was no way the service company could satisfy them.. Beware ,Never experienced anything like!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place with caring host

We had a great time at the Villa of Mr. O’Brien! He was a very caring host and helped us with every problem we came across, even with our car-rental! The Villa was well equipped, although the interior was a little bit older but, that did not harm our experience in any way! It rather had a certain way of charme in the eyes of me and my friends! The view was ridiculously beautiful from the terrace watching sunsets or the pool watching down on the street of Faro! For coming visitors I advise to either have a rented car to reach the place and to find the villa on GoogleMaps! Taxi drivers had a little bit of a problem to find the place with no specific adress as the last 50 m of the road are a little bumpy. But except that in the name of my friends and me, I highly recommend the villa!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Très belle prestation

Situation idéale loin du béton de Faro avec toutefois une vue sur la baie. Belle propriété facile à vivre. On regrettera juste la douche et le pool house à côté de la piscine et on aurait aimé une literie plus récente car celle-ci est clairement fatiguée. Pour le reste on y va les yeux fermés.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Villa and Location

The villa is in a beautiful, quiet, hillside location with fantastic views all around. At the same time Santa Barbara de Nexe is on the doorstep and the A22 motorway is within easy reach for access to the rest of the Algarve. The pool is excellent, with plenty of room to swim and has wide steps and generous shallow areas ideal for relaxing. We enjoyed BBQs and table tennis in evenings and took in the views over Faro to the sea and the sky full of stars. There's ample space for 6-8 people, both inside and out, but the house did not feel too large for the four of us because the living spaces are well proportioned and laid out. David was very helpful and accommodating throughout and we are all delighted that we stuck to our guns to visit Portugal again in spite of Covid-19 and the UK government's clumsy, flawed international travel policy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2020
Thank you very much Peter,we are really pleased you enjoyed our villa. Best regards David & Josephine.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Superb villa in lovely quiet location.

Clean, well presented villa in a lovely quiet location with stunning views. Pool (heated) is superb and the gardens surrounding the property give complete privacy. Owner was very responsive to a small question at the start of the holiday. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thankyou Lisa.We are very pleased you enjoyed your stay in our villa and look forward to welcoming you back.Best wishes David & Josephine
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfevt

Very well maintained property will return
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thanks William,we are pleased you enjoyed our villa and look forward to welcoming you back.Best wishes David & Bernadette
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Hacienda with fabulous pool!

We had a fantastic stay in this lovely property, the kids were in the pool all day. It’s incredibly quiet and private yet within walking distance of Santa Barbara da Nexe and it’s great restaurants. The air conditioning in the bedrooms was greatly appreciated. The view out across Faro and the coast are breathtaking, equally at night when the distant towns are lit. Owners very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thanks Daniel,we are very pleased you enjoyed your stay and we hope to welcome you back in the future.Best wishes David and Josephine
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Splendide villa avec vues époustouflantes

Nous avons profité de cette splendide villa super équipée avec piscine. A recommander chaudement. Un seul petit bémol : pas de douche près de la piscine.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you for your review Alice,we are pleased you enjoyed our villa and its location,Kind regards David & Josephine
Verified review

8/10 Good

Beautiful villa

The villa is very well kept and beautifully furnished with the most amazing pool and lovely gardens. It is situated quite high up and the final approach road is quite narrow but the views over Faro and the coast are stunning. Parking is easy and it is all very quiet. We were there in February in the worst weather the Algarve has seen in years, so were very grateful for the lovely wood stoves and large supply of logs. In good weather it must be lovely. David was very helpful before we left and the management company soon sorted out a problem with the TV. The alarm system can be a bit tricky. We found that you needed to press the keys firmly.
Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful villa for a relaxing holiday

Our family of 5 stayed in this wonderful villa for 10 days. The house is great and well maintained, the pool was heated and warm and overall it was a fantastic holiday. The villa is in an outstanding location - it feels very remote and private however it is just a short distance to the local village where you will find a couple of supermarkets, local bars and good restaurants. La Piazza is definitely worth a visit as is Restaurant A Canga and Alagaos. Julie's bar is a great spot for a G&T! We did have a couple of small issues and the maintenance team could not have been more responsive - even on a Sunday. If you are on the hunt for a thoroughly relaxing holiday in a traditional Portuguese village this villa should be on your short-list.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thanks Naomi,We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you back one day.Kind regards David & Josephine

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