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COUNTRY HOUSE WITH SWIMMING POOL, IN A QUIET LOCATION 15 MINUTES FROM THE BEACH

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A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and red flowers.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a washing machine, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A stone-walled outdoor area with a pool, lounge chairs, and greenery.
A stone-walled building with two blue lounge chairs and a table with a blue umbrella.
A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a red and white floral bedspread, a white metal headboard, and a window with a view of greenery.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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tavira
  • Place, Moncarapacho Museum and Chapel
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Estoi Palace
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Tavira Castle
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

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About the area

Tavira

Located in Tavira, this holiday home is in a rural area. Centro de Artes e Ofícios and Tavira Living Science Center are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping Mall and Olhao Municipal Market. Travelling with kids? Consider Centro Cultural e de Inovação de Bordeira, or check out an event or a game at Estádio de São Luís. Snorkelling and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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tavira

What's nearby

  • Moncarapacho Museum and Chapel - 14 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Estoi Palace - 17 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Ria Formosa Natural Park - 19 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Tavira Castle - 19 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Roman Bridge - 19 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

  • Tavira Station - 17 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Amor Perfeito (Casa De Chá) - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Vela 2 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Café da Vila - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tachinho da Avó Luísa - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Forneria Do Largo - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does COUNTRY HOUSE WITH SWIMMING POOL, IN A QUIET LOCATION 15 MINUTES FROM THE BEACH have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is COUNTRY HOUSE WITH SWIMMING POOL, IN A QUIET LOCATION 15 MINUTES FROM THE BEACH pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at COUNTRY HOUSE WITH SWIMMING POOL, IN A QUIET LOCATION 15 MINUTES FROM THE BEACH?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at COUNTRY HOUSE WITH SWIMMING POOL, IN A QUIET LOCATION 15 MINUTES FROM THE BEACH?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at COUNTRY HOUSE WITH SWIMMING POOL, IN A QUIET LOCATION 15 MINUTES FROM THE BEACH?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is COUNTRY HOUSE WITH SWIMMING POOL, IN A QUIET LOCATION 15 MINUTES FROM THE BEACH located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Moncarapacho Museum and Chapel, Centro de Artes e Ofícios, and Hell's Pool. Tavira Living Science Center and Sao Miguel Peak are also within 9 miles (15 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 8 - Good. 5 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Idyllic and peaceful location

If you like peace and quiet in a gorgeous location in a beautifully restored cottage then this is the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2024
Thank you Lisa and husband for the comment. we like you a lot. Come back soon. Maria and Paulo
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place near st Catarina

Compact simple house a few km from Santa Catarina on a nice and quiet place surrounded by nature. Hosts are sympathetic and welcoming. Thanks for the pleasant stay!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May, 2025
Thank you Jacob and wife. You are good guests. come back soon. thanks Maria
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great and very quiet holiday home

Neat and neatly furnished and very quietly located holiday home. Located on a 2 kilometer long country road outside the village of Santa Catarina del Fonte. Wifi is good and reception by Maria and her husband was fine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2025
Thank you very much Leon for your comment, you are also a great couple. I await your return. Have a good New Year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Away from it all

Great property to escape the pace of life. Can slow down and connect with the environment and really rechargd the batteries here. Property is 2km from ghe nearest village and very quiet.Host was great and made sure our stay was all we could hope for.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely quiet location

Excellent. A slightly challenging 2 kms drive up a dirt track but the benefit is a very tranquil location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A great place to escape after a day exploring

We very much enjoyed our stay, the house was clean and comfortable. Maria was great meeting us in town so we could follow her to the house and had a bottle of wine for us. At first we thought it was quite remote but after a few trips to town it was really not that far and there are many other homes in the area. Santa Catarina was wonderful, great restaurants and a wonderful bakery. Only 15 minutes to Alvira, it fit our needs perfectly to explore the eastern part of the Algarve. The weather was still quite hot in late September so the pool was a nice relief at the end of the day.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your comment. I was very thankful to have met you. I hope they can come back another year. Thank you and a good year.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Return to Paradise for Christmas and New Year

This is our third time to this little gem in the countryside and as always it was superb. We spent the whole of Christmas and New Year, a total of 4 weeks. Maria ordered us enough firewood for our holiday, so the cottage was nice and cosy, she even put flannelette sheets and pillow cases on the bed for extra comfort and warmth, I would strongly recommend this lovely place to anyone who wants it quiet at night but close enough to all amenities and beaches if that is your thing.... we will be back again and again
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
Thank you very much for the affection shown, you are very dear. Once again thank you very much.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Peaceful Countryside Retreat

Our hosts Maria and Paul were very friendly and accommodating. Meeting them in Santa Catarina made finding the villa easy. The villa overall was good and the fireplace extremely useful in the evenings. The kitchen oven not working made it slightly harder for our Christmas meals but didn’t spoil our stay. The new kitchen was installed as we left. The location is brilliant for peace and quiet. We would not hesitate to recommend this lovely house.
Stayed 28 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jan, 2024
We also really like you. a very sweet couple. They also left the house very clean. Thank you very much and I hope you come back, it will be a pleasure
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A gem in the countryside

This lovely little house is set in a valley with mother nature as your host, it is a bit of a bumpy ride up the 2km track, but that wasn't a problem and soon became part of the fun. You wake up every morning to sound of song birds singing and got to bed with the song of the Nightingale. The house has everything you require, no matter if you cook or eat out at the little cafés in Santa Caterina and the biggest BBQ you have ever seen. The owners Maria and Paulo are the nicest people you ever wished to meet and welcome you on arrival. The property was spotlessly clean and well maintained, we will definitely be going again, loved it... Tony & Margaret Bason
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
thank you for your comment . also very taste of you a very nice couple . the house was left as the day of arrival , all neat and clean . Will be pleased to welcome you again. Luz
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Check-in
After unforseen difficulties getting to the villa causing a lot of stress, we finally arrived... thirsty, hungry and tired. We were very disappointed at no welcome package. We have not been abroad for year's, but when we have booked villas previously, we were always greeted with a few essentials such as water, milk, bread etc. After our traumatic first few hours in Portugal we were ready to fly home the next day.We felt the villa was a little tired requiring some updating and unfortunately, lots of waste and debris around outside that simply required clearance. To end though, the location is beautiful and quiet which we mostly enjoyed.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct, 2025
Johanna's negative comment is regrettable. I waited five hours at the agreed-upon location, with the address provided and everything arranged. Johanna left the airport without internet and without GPS tracking in the car, which caused her to get lost. We had to call several times for directions, as they didn't even bother to call us and tell us where they were. I can say that the stress was also ours, but it wasn't my fault at all, as I wanted to help as best I could by calling the English number. I can say that nothing like this has ever happened to me. As for the welcome, I always have a bottle of water in the fridge, a bottle of wine on the table, coffee, and two ice creams in the freezer. The entire house was recently renovated, and everything is new, including the kitchen and appliances—everything is new. Regarding the trash outside, that's a lie; the entire house was clean and in good condition. I regret this absurd comment. Another thing: Johanna agreed on a specific time to check out and give me the key, and she didn't even keep that. Only then did he send me a message telling me where he had left the keys. I'm deeply sorry for this comment after all the work I put into helping you. I've almost always received 5-star reviews from my guests, as you can see in the comments section.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful do-lots, do-nothing getaway.

The cottage nestles in a beautiful valley a mile north of the town along a dusty track, and is therefore very quiet and secluded. You can laze about in the sun all day or walk the tracks that meander over the surrounding hills (Google maps shows them all in grey). The scenery is stunning. Or you can use the cottage as a base from which you can explore further west along the Algarve coast (in our case, as far as Lagos) or further east into Spain (we got to Sevilla, spent a day and a night there, then went down to Gibralta and Tarifa) or further north into the glorious hills. Just down the road are the ferries to all the barrier islands enclosing the Formosa delta. The beaches are stunning and so is the wildlife. Something for everyone. Oh, and Maria and Paulo were delightful and did everything we asked of them. Hosts with enthusiasm!
Stayed 42 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A l arrivée, nous avons été très bien accueilli par Maria et son mari qui sont des personnes très sympathiques et de bons conseils. La maison est un petit paradis au cœur de la campagne. Nous avons passés de magnifiques vacances. Nous nous sommes bien reposés. La région offre également de superbes randonnées et une multitudes d activités si vous voulez bouger. Encore merci à Maria et son Mari.Sylvie et Pascal
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wij verbleven uiteindelijk 3 weken in januari in het landhuis. De ontvangst was voortreffelijk. Maria en Paolo zijn een geweldig koppel. Het huis is precies zoals op de foto's op de website. Het hout voor de houtkachel is absoluut noodzakelijk, want er is verder geen verwarming in het huis. Wel is er een elektrisch kacheltje, dat wij gebruikten om de badkamer te verwarmen. Wij hadden alle 3 de weken hevige regen. Zodanig, dat het toegangspad onbegaanbaar werd. In overleg met Maria zijn we toen verhuisd naar een van hun apartementen in Tavira. Fijn, dat ze ons daarmee zo goed hebben geholpen. Daar hebben we nog 5 weken verbleven. Jammer van de vele regen, want het landhuis is een heerlijk plek om te verblijven als de zon schijnt. Mooie natuur met fluitende vogeltjes in de ochtend. Het zwembad was in januari en februari te koud om te gebruiken, maar wel fijn in de zomer. Maria en Paolo, bedankt voor alle goede zorgen!
Stayed 57 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sehr erholsamer Urlaub

Wir haben uns in dem Haus sehr wohlgefühlt. Maria und Ihr Mann waren sehr freundlich, immer erreichbar und haben uns tolle Ausflugstipps gegeben.Der Bungalow liegt abgelegen, im hügeligen Gelände Nähe Santa Catarina. Wer es ruhig mag, ohne Trubel (so wie wir) der ist hier genau richtig.Man kann am und im Haus gut entspannen, der Pool wurde täglich von der ganzen Familie benutzt und WLAN ist auch vorhanden.Im nahegelegenen Dorf kann man gut Lebensmittel einkaufen, sonntags findet hier auch immer ein Markt statt. Oder man fährt zum Einkaufen in die nächste Stadt (Tavira), wo man auch einen schönen Strand vorfindet.Bei der Wahl des Mietwagens sollte darauf geachtet werden, dass der Weg zum Haus ein langer Schotterweg ist, der beim Fahrzeug einer entsprechenden Bodenfreiheit bedarf.Der Urlaub hat uns sehr gefallen, wir würden jeder Zeit wieder kommen.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

séjour agréable

beau pays
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wie im paradies. Hervorragende und liebevolle Gastgeber.

Superschön. Fiel mir schwer abschied zu nehmen als der Urlaub vorbei war.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Maison confortablement

Maison de vacances bien équipée, Maria est très agréable et donne beaucoup d’infos précieuses sur les alentours, les restaus… De notre point de vue la maison est isolée dans les collines, routes de terre pour t arriver, comme precisé dans l’annonce “voiture indispensable
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Maison tres agréable

Propice au repos.et au calme. La maison est au coeur d une belle vegetation. Je recommande
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Traumhaft

Unser Aufenthalt war super. Maria und ihr Mann waren super nett und stehts bemüht. Die lage des hauses war einfach ein traum. Man hat zwar fast keinem empfang fürs handy aber bei der umgebung ist das absolut perfekt so. Wir werden aufjedenfall wieder kommen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Calme nature et soleil

Guidés et reçus par Maria et son mari, tous les 2 très sympathiques, nous avons découvert un havre de paix loin de la ville et du bruit…Le calme, le chant des oiseaux et des grillons sous la chaleur du soleil, un régal de détente dans une bulle hors du temps… et le plaisir de tremper dans la piscine !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful private place

Super schönes Haus mit allem ausgestattet was nötig ist um einen schönen Urlaub zu verbringen! Mitten im nichts und dennoch innerhalb von 10min Fußweg in der nächsten Stadt. die Gastgeber wohnen selber 15min weiter weg und sind sehr zuvorkommen und hilfsbereit. Gerne wieder!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Natur und Ruhe

Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen und waren glücklich über diesen schönen, ruhigen Ort im Hinterland. Die Algarve ist lebendig genug und alles gut zu erreichen. An die Fahrt gewöhnt man sich, wir hatten einen Kleinwagen und konnten die Straße gut meistern. Vor Ort hat es uns an nichts gefehlt und der Kontakt mit Maria und ihrem Mann war sehr verbindlich und unkompliziert. Dass der Handyempfang so schlecht ist, war eher erholsam und hat uns nicht gestört.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quinta Rouxinol

Wir hatten eine wunderschöne Woche in der Quinta. Mitten in der Natur. Man hört nichts außer den Geräuschen der Zikaden. Das Haus war wie beschrieben. Alles was man benötigt war vorhanden. Auch die Sauberkeit war nicht zu bemängeln. Man sollte evtl im vorraus wissen, dass man um an das Haus zu gelangen eine ca. 2-3 km lange unbefestigte enge Straße entlang fahren muss und dies bei der Auswahl des Mietwagens evtl. berücksichtigen sollte. Ein geländefähiges Auto ist von Vorteil. Auch der Telefonempfang bzw. Internetempfang ist stark eingeschränkt und nur an wenigen Stellen auf dem Gelände vorhanden. Dies hat uns allerdings gar nicht gestört. Ganz im Gegenteil. Dadurch konnte man sich noch mehr entspannen und die Umgebung genießen. Auch die Vermieter waren immer sehr hilfsbereit und freundlich und antworteten stets schnell bei Fragen. Wir würden jederzeit wieder dort Urlaub machen und kommen sicher irgendwann wieder.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug, 2023
Muito obrigado pelo vosso comentário. Também gostamos muito de vocês. Família linda. Espero voltar a vê los de novo. tudo de bom para vocês. Beijinhos às meninas. Muito obrigado Maria
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Séjour très agréable en campagne

Gîte très agréable, au calme, en campagne, idéal pour une famille avec piscine. Nous recommandons. Très bon accueil de Maria et Paulo.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Sitio muito tranquilo

Foi Agradável deu para descansar. Só se houve as cigarras e os passarinhos. Pena não haver rede de telemóvel e net o que para os jovens e para quem precisa de trabalhar foi bastante aborrecido. O caminho é de estrada batida de 15 minutos até chegar à casa. Mas no geral foi bom para descansar e a cada e as comodidades são boas. Tem tudo o que se precisa para passar uma boa semana de férias.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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