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Leaf Mountain: Private 3 Bed Villa with Salt Pool

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The Villa
Private Entrance
Master bedroom
Leaf Mountain's Valley Views
Master Bathroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61593.1 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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São Brás de Alportel, Faro District
  • Place, Old Town
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Municipal Swimming Pool
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Costume Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Leaf Mountain: Private 3 Bed Villa with Salt Pool

The property is encased within walled boundaries and is surrounded by a salt swimming pool, orchard, and delightful tropical gardens. The salt pool provides a refreshing alternative to chlorine, while the orchard is full of the fruits of life: orange, tangerine, mango, red grape, fig, carob, and olive. The landscaped gardens are of a tropical nature and provide a pleasant backdrop while walking around.
The light and bright bedrooms take advantage of the great views of the locality and provide sumptuous accommodation as they have been tastefully decorated and furnished to a high standard, two of which have ensuite bathroom facilities. One of the bedrooms has twin beds and the other bedrooms have a King Size and Queen Bed. The ground-floor bedrooms have sliding glass doors that lead directly out onto the outdoor terrace and swimming pool.
The fully equipped fitted kitchen and oak-style dining table with high-backed leather chairs provide comfortable seating for home-cooked evenings. Large sliding doors connect the lounge and kitchen for an open-plan contemporary feel.
Stylish furniture complements the neutral shades of the decor and is evidenced in the lounge which has a pine drinks cabinet from where we operate an honesty bar, a large family leather sofa, several artifacts, flat screen TV, DVD, and Broadband. The wood-burning stove offers the opportunity for warm fires on the odd winter evening. The views are simply stunning as the terrain has been brought into the living space.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is permitted outside the property

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 79254/AL

Frequently asked questions

Does Leaf Mountain: Private 3 Bed Villa with Salt Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Leaf Mountain: Private 3 Bed Villa with Salt Pool?

As of 3 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Leaf Mountain: Private 3 Bed Villa with Salt Pool on 13 May 2026 start from £174, 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 Leaf Mountain: Private 3 Bed Villa with Salt Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Leaf Mountain: Private 3 Bed Villa with Salt Pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Leaf Mountain: Private 3 Bed Villa with Salt Pool?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Leaf Mountain: Private 3 Bed Villa with Salt Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Leaf Mountain: Private 3 Bed Villa with Salt Pool located?

Situated in the mountains, this villa is within 1 mile (2 km) of Centro de Artes e Ofícios, Old Town and Costume Museum. Municipal Swimming Pool and Centro Cultural e de Inovação de Bordeira are also within 3 miles (5 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. 22 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fergus W.

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

Lovely Villa and Pool

Had a very enjoyable stay at this lovely villa and pool close to Sao Bras Aportel and it’s numerous very good cafes and restaurants. Nicely modernised property with excellent bathrooms/showers. Very quiet location and secluded.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2024
Delighted that you had a great time. We hope to host you again in the future.
Verified

8/10 Good

Pauline B.

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

A peaceful & relaxing retreat

We had a lovely relaxing holiday at Leaf Mountain. We loved the spaciousness, the fabulous bathrooms with fluffy towels, & the villa is very well situated for Sao Bras de Alportel with it’s many excellent restaurants most of which we managed to visit during the 10 days we were there.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jun 2022
Pleased you had a great holiday and adored the Villa.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline S.

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

Leaf Mountain

Exceptional villa with everything we needed. Nicely appointed with some lovely touches that made it feel like home. Great pool and pretty outside area with bbq. Need a car but not far from anywhere and easy to get around. Comfy beds and lovely bathrooms. I would highly recommend and definitely want to re visit again soon.
Chilling by the pool
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun 2025
Thanks for such a lovely review. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

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

Wonderful family holiday get away

We stayed 9 nights in April and found Leaf Mountain to be a very enjoyable location for a relaxing family holiday in a private and pleasant rural setting. Floyd and Paulo both responded promptly to queries and helped make our stay very enjoyable. We look forward to possibly returning for another holiday at some point in the future.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2023
Thank you for such a lovely review. It makes all our hard work worthwhile.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will and Lin W.

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

Relaxation guaranteed

This is our 3rd visit to Leaf Mountain. We love the location and the property overall. As soon as we arrive we feel relaxed. The rooms are always beautifully clean and the pool is amazing. All the ingredients for the perfect relaxing holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2024
Thank you so much for a lovely review. I’m so pleased you love the property, it makes all our hard work worth the effort. I’m delighted that you have booked again for 2025.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will and Lin W.

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

Most relaxing villa

Leaf mountain is a well equipped and maintained villa just to the west of Sao bras de alportel. Three large bedrooms and three excellent bathrooms and a superb kitchen dinner make this an excellent place to stay we have booked again for next year which will be our fifth visit. The pool is excellent and the views down the valley are beautiful. Only 25 minutes from Faro airport. You will find you can relax within minutes of arriving. I have recommended leaf mountain to many friends and family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rainer P.

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

Algarve in Spring

Great Place ! Quiet and private, remarkable garden with many blooming and exotic flowers and plants. Great pool and terrasse to relax. Perfect Internet.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2023
Pleased you had a great holiday. Thanks for the positive review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pauline B.

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

A haven of peace & tranquility

This was third visit to Leaf Mountain. If you need a break from the stresses of everyday life, we can recommend this villa. Here, in this spacious villa one can relax & recuperate in privacy & comfort, with only a short distance to the many & varied restaurants in Sao Bras. We hope to return.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun 2024
Thanks for such a lovely review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine R.

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

Lovely Property with Excellent Views

We really enjoyed Leaf Mountain Villa. Such a relaxing place. It had nice views & a lovely swimming pool.Only thing was slight dampness in downstairs bedroom. It also would be helpful just to have an information sheet about recycling & garbage etc. but otherwise the place is a great get away destination with excellent road network & shops!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2025
Thanks for a lovely review. We had a water issue in the downstairs bedroom just days before you arrived. The recycling and garbage information with the location of the nearest bins should have been sent to you along with the other check in intel.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will and Lin W.

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

Total relaxation

A lovely villa on the outskirts of town. Lovely views over the valley. Nice large bedrooms, comfy lounge, modern bathrooms with great showers. The private pool is not overlooked and the terrace with table is great for outdoor dining. This was our 2nd visit and we have booked for next year too.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2023
Thanks for such a wonderful review. So pleased you enjoyed your holiday and are back in 2024.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful relaxing villa with stunning scenery

We had a lovely stay in Leaf Mountain villa which had everything we needed, a fantastic pool and wonderful scenery. The location was excellent for a short drive into Loule for the Saturday market, and a short ferry trip from Olhao to the Ilha da Armona. Sao Bras itself has lots of restaurants, cafes and supermarkets to choose from. Floyd and Paulo were always quick to help with any questions. Overall a wonderful experience at Leaf Mountain.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2022
So pleased you had a great holiday.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

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

Wonderful villa

Having just returned from Leaf Mountain, we are already missing the place! It is a beautiful villa in a great location not far from the town of Sao Bras. The villa is clean, comfortable and very, very well equipped. Communication with the owner is extremely prompt and the property agent responds to any queries/questions almost immediately. Really couldn’t fault this villa. The pool is amazing - a great place to relax with countryside all around. We loved it so much we can’t wait to return. Thank you Floyd and Paulo.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2025
Thanks for such a wonderful review. We look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Peaceful haven.

We booked at short notice but everything was as smooth as possible, good communication with Floyd the owner & Paulo his representative in Sao Bras, the property is very peaceful, decorated to a very high standard and a home from home, so much so it dragged us back early from our travels everyday just to lounge by the pool. Sao Bras is in a good location to carry out day trips and many places can be reached in 30 minutes and the roads are very good. We would recommend this property very highly and we will be back again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
So pleased you had a great time and were respectful of the Villa. It is very important to us that our guests have a fantastic holiday so were thrilled with your prospective.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

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

Wonderful views!

Absolutely loved our stay here. Villa very well equipped with excellent bathrooms and entertainment facilities. Sao Brás is quiet and pretty with other lovely places nearby to visit making it a great base for exploring. Peaceful, private and just what we needed with the most beautiful views both day and night. Loved watching the sun go down on the patio with a drink. Looking forward to returning which says it all. Super efficient hosts with easy check in and comprehensive instructions. All in all a lovely stay. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun 2024
A year late but thanks for a great review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian B.

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

Scenic, spotless and secure

Our second visit to this villa with 3 beautiful bathrooms, mountain views to the south and security behind automatic gates. Very private pool surrounded by interesting and well maintained gardens. Almost walking distance to the supermarket ( but a car will be required for the numerous restaurants in Sao Bras). Easy drive to Loule, Estoi, Faro and the coast without using the Autoroute. Paulo never seen, but very helpful on the phone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun 2024
A year late but thanks for such a lovely review.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Anna R.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness

Best part was the view

Outdoors disappointing garden and drive desperately needs weeding and tidying up. Outdoor furniture very basic and uncomfortable, only one area of shade available around pool. Shame as most of holiday is spent outside.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul 2022
While I am disappointed with your review I have to accept that not every guest will have a positive view of the Villa. The driveway has been treated, it would be very difficult for weeds to grow on it. I have never seen weeds on the driveway. The tropical gardens are maintained by a landscaping company. We have never received a negative comment about the gardens. We are restricted as to the type of outdoor seating we can provide because it does rain. The furniture we have provided is typical of that used outdoors in Portugal, hard plastic and stone. The Villa has an awning that covers the entire seating area outside by the pool. We also have parasols to provide shade while sunbathing on the loungers. All you had to do was ask and we would have obliged. We do not leave them out all year round as it can get windy on occasion and they do get damaged. We gave the Villa a complimentary clean during your stay, changed all the linen and towels at no extra cost and you were also allowed to check in early and check out late so we are extremely disappointed with your review and feel it was not justified.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam C.

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

Relaxing Stay

Just returned home from 12 days at Leaf Mountain, where we stayed for the first time. We have been holidaying in the Sao Bras region for 20 years and have good knowledge of various villas within this area. I can assure you in all the time spent in the Algarve, we have never slept as well as on this trip. This was down to a few things. Firstly the high quality of beds, which are so comfortable it was easy to drop off, the spacious lay out of all bedrooms, the quality of the air conditioning and the remote setting of the Villa. The pool area is lovely, spacious and private and not overlooked at all, and with electric gates is very secure. The whole villa layout is very spacious and maintained well. We would highly recommend this villa to friends and acquaintances, and are already planning our next visit.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
Thanks for such a great review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grahame C.

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

Here again in Sao Bras

Very nice property, clean and tidy. Had a few problems which Paulo resolved quickly and efficiently . Just a few niggles… As a family of 5 the patio table was too small and only had 4 chairs . Had to keep bringing a chair out of the kitchen at meal times.. Also no shade around the pool. We did contact the host to be told the awning was supplied as shade . We did feel this wasn’t sufficient. There were parasols but the bases were not compatible. Anne
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2022
I don't think the patio area in front of the pool is big enough to accommodate a large table and 6 chairs. It is felt that it would impede free movement from the lounge and there would definitely be no room to walk around the table. We felt that this table is for a few drinks and light refreshments rather than meal time although I will have another look at this. The table at the front of the Villa is large enough to handle 6 people comfortably. The awning covers the entire patio area by the pool. It was hoped that it would be sufficient for guest needs. As you saw, we had loads of parasols but they cannot take the fierce heat or the winds that visit Leaf Mountain and generally do not last any period of time which was why the awning was installed. However, we will get a couple of parasols for those on the sun loungers in time for next season. We really appreciate the positive review given and the way you have put the niggles into perspective.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

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

Heerlijk genieten

Alles was gewoon TopLigging perfect en een mooi zicht vanaf het zwembadAlles aan deze villa was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Marc D.

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

Belle propriété mais lits déficients

Dans l’ensemble, la propriété est bien, bon emplacement, plutôt tranquille, tres belle vue sur les collines de l’Algarve, bien équipée, sauf pour les lits des 2 chambres principales. Les matelas sont vieux et de pauvre qualité (aucun support) , de même que pour les sommiers qui ne sont pas solides. Ceci n’est pas acceptable pour une telle propriété. Ma conjointe et moi avons dû se résigner à dormir dans les lits simples de la 3 e chambre, qui étaient mieux. Dommage car cette propriété serait très bien avec de bons lits.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2023
I am sorry that you found our double bed mattresses uncomfortable to the point where this impacted your holiday. I imagine that you like a specific type of mattress be it, hard, medium, or soft and our mattress was not your mattress of choice which resulted in discomfort. We have never had a complaint about our beds or mattresses so had we no idea that it was a potential issue. However, the queen bed and mattress in the Master bedroom are 3 years old and the other double bed and mattress are about 5 years old. Clearly, they are not old and I can assure you that no expense was spared in the pursuit of guest comfort. The single beds you ended up sleeping in were of good quality but the double bed mattresses were of better quality yet you found the single beds more comfortable. I find that hard to understand or explain nevertheless you are entitled to express your view.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will and Lin W.

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

Comfortable villa with stunning views

This was our first visit to Leaf Mountain, it will not be the last. Supremely comfortable villa, great pool with fantastic views. Paulo the agent was very helpful and responded instantly to any query. Overall we had a great holiday and would not hesitate to recommend this villa to anyone looking for a reasonably secluded holiday home but with access to local facilities.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cécile D.

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

Très belles vacances!

La villa est très bien située et permet d'aller facilement sur le bord de mer et dans la réserve naturelle de Faro (20 mns en voiture). La villa est spacieuse, très bien équipée avec tout le confort. La piscine est grande et le jardin très bien entretenu avec des arbres fruitiers (oranger, citronnier....). les modalités d'arrivée et de départ sont très simples et M. Smith à l'écoute et très disponible! En conclusion : séjour très agréable et reposant!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2020
Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Leaf Mountain 2020

On arrival at the property with Owner's Agent we entered through a locked gate and were pleased with the overall look of the well kept property and gardens. The inside of the villa was very clean and well presented and as seen on advertisement. Bathrooms, bedrooms and living spaces were superb. Towels and linen including pool towels were of good quality and were changed weekly by pleasant conscientious cleaning ladies. We spent a lot of time around the pool and eating outside but there is television with games and videos. The villa is situated near Sao Bras and Loule isn't far away where there are several cafes and restaurants close by. We had a first rate contact with the Owner before going due to difficult Covid 19 circumstances. We don't think there is a better recommendation than saying we will be going again - soon.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2020
Thank you for such a great review. It makes all our efforts worthwhile.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas B.

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

Leaf Mountain

Great villa for a relaxing and peaceful holiday but still close to shops and restaurants in and around Sao Bras. Thoroughly recommended
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
So pleased you had a great holiday.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pascal S.

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

Une villa bien rénovée pour un séjour de qualité

Le climat et la douceur de vivre en Algarve sans les excès du bord de mer. Celle belle demeure climatisée et sa piscine nous ont séduit pendant un séjour "farniente". L'équipement globalement de qualité pourra être amélioré en renouvelant les meubles extérieurs (parasols, tables et chaises de jardin) et en modernisant l'équipement de la cuisine ainsi que la salle de bains de l'étage. Nous pouvons dire que LeafMountain a tenu ses promesses.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review and the observations within it.

About the host

Hosted by Floyd Bennett

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I am very active and enjoy outdoor sports.

Why they chose this property

We did not want a property that was at the heart of a tourist area. The tranquility and beauty of the countryside appealed and we also wanted to bring our guests closer to the real Portugal.

What makes this property unique

The Layout-Guests can access the pool from the ground floor bedrooms without disturbing the other occupants.

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