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Renovated Villa, 5-Min Walk to Vale do Lobo Beach

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A poolside area with lounge chairs, a white umbrella, and palm trees.
Two wooden canopy beds with white linens on a wooden deck overlooking the sea.
A golf course with a flagstick, ocean view, and trees.
A modern living room with a sofa, TV, and dining area with a table set for two.
A gym with multiple treadmills, a person in blue, and another in white.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Vale do Lobo Beach
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Vale do Lobo, Faro
  • Place, Par.Tee Family Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Vale do Lobo Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Golf Course Vale do Lobo
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Sofa Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Renovated Villa, 5-Min Walk to Vale do Lobo Beach

Welcome to your Algarve getaway in the heart of Vale do Lobo, where relaxation, sunshine, and convenience come together.

Nestled in a quiet, traditional Algarve-style square, this recently renovated villa blends comfort, light, and contemporary style. Just a 5-minute walk brings you to the golden sands of Vale do Lobo beach and to the vibrant Praça, with its restaurants, cafés, and live entertainment.

The space Set in a quiet, enclosed, traffic-free square, the villa feels private and safe. A grassy area outside is perfect for children to play, and the outdoor dining and BBQ area is ideal for sunny lunches or evenings under the stars. A paid public pool is a short walk away for guests who’d like to swim without heading to the beach.

Guest access
Self check-in with a secure key locker means flexible arrival at any time, with full instructions sent before your stay. The villa is single-storey with very few steps, making it easy and comfortable for guests of all ages. It sits just a few metres from the road, so unloading luggage is simple.

Good to know
Parking is subject to summer restrictions in the area; a parking permit can be arranged on request, subject to availability. A supermarket, bakery, and a good choice of restaurants and cafés are all within easy walking distance — no car needed for day-to-day life here.

Registration: 99450/AL

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
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.
Street parking is paid from June to September. We provide 1 parking card (request 24h ahead of arrival); €500 charged only if lost or stolen.
Before checkout: turn off AC, switch off lights, close windows, take out trash, and leave no dirty dishes. Thank you!
Quiet hours from 10pm to 8am — please be respectful of our neighbours. No smoking inside the house. No parties or events.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 99450/AL
Property # 11036918
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Almancil

Located in Vale do Lobo, a neighbourhood in Loulé, this holiday home is next to a golf course and near the beach. Vilamoura Marina and Faro Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Falesia Beach and Faro Island Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Karting Almancil, or check out an event or a game at THE CAMPUS. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Vale do Lobo, Faro

What's nearby

  • Par.Tee Family Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Vale do Lobo Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Royal Golf Course Vale do Lobo - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Vilamoura Marina - 23 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Falesia Beach - 25 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • Loule Station - 17 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪100 Montaditos - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪O Marcoense - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tapas & Vinho - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Maria's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bamboo Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Renovated Villa, 5-Min Walk to Vale do Lobo Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Renovated Villa, 5-Min Walk to Vale do Lobo Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Renovated Villa, 5-Min Walk to Vale do Lobo Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Renovated Villa, 5-Min Walk to Vale do Lobo Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Renovated Villa, 5-Min Walk to Vale do Lobo Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Renovated Villa, 5-Min Walk to Vale do Lobo Beach located?

This family-friendly Loulé holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Vale do Lobo Beach, Golfo de Cádiz and Royal Golf Course Vale do Lobo. Quinta Shopping Center and Garrao Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in a very new and charming neighborhood. Pedestrian friendly. Well maintained and very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay on a fantastic property.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location 5 minutes from beach access. Well appointed and lovely property. Walking distance to supermarket.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in an excellent and safe location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

The property had all we needed and was close walking distance to beach and restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute bungalow within walking distance to a huge beach and restaurants. The unit was spacious and very comfortable. All the amenities including parking. Outdoor space was wonderful. The host was very quick to get back to us with any questions or concerns. Our only negative is that the mattress was not the most comfortable. Otherwise we wish we had had more time to spend here.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Excellent setup apartment and quiet location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul, 2023
Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Resort Setting

This cute cottage is in the center of a beautiful resort, providing access to the beach and to many restaurants and amenities. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super villa, in a short from everything: restaurants, ocean, entertainment.

Wonderful villa, area around, easy to check in, very responsible owners,-highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute little villa

Place was clean, nicely situated near everything, loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful villa close to the beach

We loved the villa. Amazing location well stocked and close to beach. Definitely will go again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2022
Thank you for your feedback Esmeralda! We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best location!

So close to restaurants and beach. Couldn't be better and Lara was incredibly responsive. Wonderful visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely villa, well situated. It was very clean and the owner was very responsive and pleasant. Thank you Lara!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Brilliant again

Another fantastic stay our second on 3 months. Great villa, perfect hosts and location
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2023
Thank you Jon! Hope to welcoming you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful villa close to beach and praça

5 mins walk to beach and praça… such a great location! Villa very comfortable with a bbq and outside space.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Portugal

Very clean, well equipped and great location
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Great little house but some areas are tired and in need of updating such as the sink furniture in the bathroom and the kitchen which are both dated.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic property for a family

We had an amazing time at this beautiful home. It was so well equipped and extremely close to the VDL square and beach. Lara’s communication was fabulous and she was super helpful throughout. Don’t hesitate to book!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2022
Thank you Katharine for your kind comments! We make a huge effort to make sure our guests have the best experience and is very rewarding to hear that you had a good time at our home. We look forward to hosting you in the future! All the best, Lara
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful villa

We were very comfortable and grateful for the air conditioning as the days were very hot. The location to the beach was excellent. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2023
Thank you Lisa!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

Fantastic property, fabulously located a few minutes walk to the Praca and beach. Hosts are superb and really helpful. We will be returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great location

A small and well equipped property in a very central, peacefullocation. Lara could not have been more efficient or helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2022
Thank you Melanie! We look forward to welcoming you again in the future!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Vale do lobo

A few details caused difficulty but otherwise a great location .
Stayed 29 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar, 2025
Dear Norio, we appreciate your comment but if you really want to add value you should have specified the "details" that causes difficulty. The way you put is is unfair to say the least. The fact is, the 2 "details" you mention have been: 1) power cut in the area caused by a storm during your stay - totally unrelated with the property. I have nevertheless made every effort to keep you posted on developments; 2) you let the house door close with the keys inside and were stuck outside on a sunday afternoon. Even though I had warned about this on my "instructions message" on your check in and reminded that you should keep the keys always with you, the situation happened. In any case, I solved the issue in less than 30 minutes you had someone at the villa opening the door for you. As hosts we make our best effort to welcome the guests and make them feel comfortable and "at home". Thank you
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Modern 2 bed apartment near the Praca

Clean and well-equipped apartment close to the beach and Praca. Owners helpful and communicative. Only room for improvement would be provision of decent pillows and bedding.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Resort Area in Algarve

Place was beautiful and location to water, so close! Amenities perfect! Very quiet with locations close. We were there early in season so some place still closed. Grocery store about a 20 min walk, however good for us, good excercise! Would 100 recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Villa close to the besch

This villa is a home from him. It has everyone you would need for a stay. It was very clean and had everything we could wish for in a holiday home. The kitchen has everything, the beds are very comfortable and the en-suite is big with an excellent shower, badly needed after a day on the beach which is a 5 min walk from the villa. We would definitely look at using this property again if we were back in Vale De Lobo
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Lara Mendes e Duarte Mendes

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We’re a Portuguese family — Lara, Duarte, and our three little boys. We love travelling to far-flung places together, but Vale do Lobo always pulls us back — it’s where we unwind ourselves, so this villa is genuinely part of our own family life, not just a rental. We host because we enjoy sharing a place we love with people looking for the same easy, relaxed Algarve break we come back for every year.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with Vale do Lobo for its perfect balance — a quiet, traditional Algarve character alongside everything a family holiday needs close at hand. Our villa sits on a peaceful, traffic-free square, just a five-minute walk from the golden sands of Vale do Lobo beach and from the Praça, where you'll find restaurants, cafés, and lively evening entertainment.

What we love most is how easy the area makes family life: a supermarket, bakery, and good restaurants are all within walking distance, so there's no need for a car once you arrive.

The beach itself is one of the Algarve's most beautiful, backed by dramatic cliffs and clean, wide sand — perfect for long mornings with the kids.

In the evenings, the Praça comes alive without ever feeling overwhelming, and the whole area has a relaxed, safe, family-first atmosphere that's kept us coming back year after year.

Vale do Lobo also gives easy access to the wider Algarve if guests want to explore — golf courses, marinas, and nearby towns like Almancil and Faro are all a short drive away — but honestly, most of our own holidays here are spent right in the neighbourhood, and that's exactly what we hope guests discover too.

What makes this property unique

What stands out most, according to our guests, is the location — it’s the single most-mentioned thing in our reviews.

We’re a short, easy walk from the beach and from everything you need day to day, and guests consistently comment on how walkable and convenient the whole area is, with no car required.

Many also mention how spotless and comfortable the villa feels on arrival, and how responsive and helpful we are as hosts whenever something comes up.

Beyond the location, guests appreciate the little things: the quiet, traffic-free square that makes the villa feel private and safe, the ease of getting around without a car, and the paid public pool just a short walk away for those who want a swim beyond the beach.

Put simply — this is a home that lets you settle in immediately and spend your holiday enjoying Vale do Lobo, not managing logistics.

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English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

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