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Beautiful Cottage. Private Pool. Nr Beach and Shops. Sea Views. Licence 3188/AL

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Swimming pool and front of cottage
Private Pool, bridge and water feature
Balcony
Lounge
Lounge/dining area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Luz, Faro District
  • Place, Luz Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Praia da Luz
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Marina de Lagos
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portimao (PRM)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Futon

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Shower room 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Cottage. Private Pool. Nr Beach and Shops. Sea Views. Licence 3188/AL

Casa Canda is a beautiful, well appointed, 2 bedroom cottage located in the quiet seaside village of Praia da Luz. It has sea views from the lounge/balcony. Only 250m (200m as the crow flies) from the beautiful sandy beach of Praia da Luz. Restaurants, shops and 2 excellent supermarkets are within easy walking distance. To the front (south) it has a private pool with terrace, bridge and water feature. To the rear it has a private terraced area for car parking. The cottage is maintained to a high standard. On the lower floor, there are 2 bedrooms, 1 with an en-suite shower-room. There is a separate family bathroom. Patio doors lead to terrace, sunbeds and pool. On the upper floor, a nice sized lounge/dining room with patio doors out to balcony and patio furniture/BBQ. The kitchen is contemporary and includes granite work surfaces, gas hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge/freezer and washing machine. The lounge has a wall mounted TV and beautiful log fire. Electric heaters are provided for winter lets. Logs may be purchased (at cost price from our villa manager) for the contemporary log burner. 3 golf courses within 5-10 minutes drive.

Please note that there is Construction work (from 2nd June 2025) taking place nearby. Please enquire with Host, before booking to understand the latest position. An additional discount of 20% may be available for 2026. Thank you for your understanding.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

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

Important information

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Property Registration Number 3188/AL
Property # 8024183
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

About the area

Lagos

Located in Lagos, this cottage is near a water park and near the beach. Marina de Lagos and Portimão Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Praia da Luz and Porto de Mos Beach. Lagos Living Science Center and Lagos Cultural Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking 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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Luz, Faro District

What's nearby

  • Luz Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Praia da Luz - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Marina de Lagos - 12 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Dona Ana Beach - 13 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Camilo Beach - 15 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Lagos Station - 15 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Latitude Wine & Tapas - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ollie's Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Studio - Coffee Roaster and Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Urban - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Luz Beach Café - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful Cottage. Private Pool. Nr Beach and Shops. Sea Views. Licence 3188/AL have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Beautiful Cottage. Private Pool. Nr Beach and Shops. Sea Views. Licence 3188/AL pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful Cottage. Private Pool. Nr Beach and Shops. Sea Views. Licence 3188/AL?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Cottage. Private Pool. Nr Beach and Shops. Sea Views. Licence 3188/AL?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Cottage. Private Pool. Nr Beach and Shops. Sea Views. Licence 3188/AL?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Cottage. Private Pool. Nr Beach and Shops. Sea Views. Licence 3188/AL located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Luz Beach and Praia da Luz. Boavista Golf and Porto de Mos 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. 47 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 57 reviews
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy M.

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

enjoyed all aspects of this holiday!

ideal as close to beach and supermarkets. Bus routes to next big towns.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov, 2022
Thank you Dorothy, so glad you liked and had a good holiday. We love our cottage (2 bedroom villa) it is so convenient for everything. Our hope is that all guests feel they can make it their home from home.
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10/10 Excellent

Derek W.

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

A gem of a place

We stayed here for 2 weeks and I can honestly say that there is not one thing negative I can say about this property. It was immaculately clean, had high quality furniture inside and out and every accessory we could possibly need during our stay. The pool was a superb size too!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2024
Thank you for your review. We try hard to make sure our cottage feels like home from home for our guests. We and our villa manager and team really appreciate your comments. Thank you, we will look forward to hosting you again in the near future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monika T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We felt at home in this beautiful spacious house with a small pool. It is well equipped, and everything was well presented and clean. The location is excellent. (The hosts informed us in advance about nearby construction work within business hours.) The hosts were friendly and responsive throughout the whole process. Also the Communication was very Kind and friendly. I highly recommend this accommodation.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tracey M.

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

Very enjoyable holiday

Casa Canda is perfectly located to access everything Luz has to offer. It’s a lovely home from home, comfortable and relaxing. Communication was excellent throughout. Will definitely be putting Casa Canda on my return list, thank you Ann & Chris for sharing your villa!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct, 2021
Welcome home, Tracey. Thank you for your comments. We do our best to ensure that all our guests have a positive experience and hope that they will consider Casa Canda their “home from home” in Luz. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back in the future. Very best wishes. C&A
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bettina S.

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

Exzellent house

very nice house, in a great location. (supermarket, sea, restaurant, excursions in the Algarve). the house was in very good condition. Everything we needed was there. We can recommend the house with the friendly hosts. It's a shame our week went by so quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Marc E.

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

Great accommodation

The accommodation offers everything for a great family holiday except for a dishwasher. The pool offers that little extra. The location of the flat is super central but still quiet. The supermarket just around the corner is great and offers fresh bread for breakfast.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2023
Thank you for your review. We like our guests to feel home from home. Sorry that there isn’t a dishwasher, but we do not advertise a dishwasher and sadly it would take up more cupboard space.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andreas S.

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

Great place to relax

Great pool, best fitted for families, all members have enjoyed holidays. Every thing you need is in. Short walk about 2 mins to the lovely beach of luz. Will come back again. A canopy on the roof balcony would be nice
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept, 2020
Hi Andreas. Thank you for your review. We agree with comment regarding Awing. In fact we bought an awning for the terrace in March but were unable to fit it because of Covid 19. It will be fitted in the low season so hopefully when you return you will have the benefit of an awning too! Best wishes. C&A
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luciana S.

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

Best Stay we had

Casa Canda is the perfect place for a relaxing holiday in Algarve. It's a very well equipped house and super comfortable, especially the beds. The pool and balcony areas are a dream and we had such fun and relaxing evenings. Everything is a short walk away, especially the beach. The Host's Chris & Ann are really nice and totally available at any time. We really hope to be back soon cause once you spend some days there you don't want to leave. It was without a doubt a lovely stay! Thank you Ann & Chris!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2021
Thank you. We couldn’t put it better ourselves. We feel exactly the same, we never want to leave. We look forward to welcoming you again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony H.

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

Near perfection

This is a lovely property with all the amenities you need (though no A/C which was fine with us), a great pool and a fantastic market across the street. The ocean’s shore is only a short time Ali, as well as a plethora of restaurants and shops. Lovely!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct, 2022
Thank you, so glad you enjoyed your stay. We love our cottage. Take care and enjoy your onward journeys.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oswald B.

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

Loving Luz & Casa Canda

We stayed here for a month- mid October to late November. Casa Canda is all that the listing says it is. The cottage was spotless and was kept that way throughout our stay. Well equipped in the kitchen and had everything we needed. Pretty central location for Western Algarve and lots of sightseeing areas within an easy drive. A two minute walk to restaurants and 4 minutes to the beach. If we return to Portugal again (from Canada) we would definitely use this property.
Stayed 33 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov, 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so happy that you have enjoyed your stay. Look forward to hearing from you in the near future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

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

Perfect stay in Luz

We had such a lovely holiday in Luz, and the property was wonderful. It's location is perfect, being so close to a supermarket and a short walk from the lovely beach. The size of the property is perfect for 4, with comfy beds, 2 bathrooms (especially important with two teenagers), a well appointed kitchen and good size lounge/dining room. The best part of the property is the outside spaces though. The balcony is perfect for meals and sitting out in the evening, while the sun loungers and pool are a great place to spend the day (some days were a bit too windy for the beach). Everyone enjoyed the holiday so much, and we would love to visit again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Good Location

The house is in a good location, handy to walk everywhere in Luz. It's opposite Batista supermarket but noise really wasn't an issue and it's so convenient for stocking up. Staying in September we managed without pool heating and it was great to cool off after a hard day on the beach. The views from the balcony are nice with the Black Rock and sea, No noisy neighbours. Clean and well equipped.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick D.

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

Amazing traditional Portuguese holiday home!

What can I say really other than, superb! This was a fantastic stay with ultra accommodating hosts, everything was just lovely. The location was perfect, a stones throw from one of main shops in Luz and a lovely 5 min walk down to the promenade and beach. Having a drive way made such a difference with us renting a car for the week and we loved the clean, simple and traditional feel of this stunning holiday home. The show stopper though is the pool which is outstanding, a real treat especially for children, my daughter loved it and would hop out of bed and straight in the mornings! A truly wonderful stay and a real gem in a gorgeous resort, we can’t wait to go back and hope this home is available when we do! 5* Thank you A&C
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul, 2023
Thank you for your very kind words. We always do our best to make sure that our cottage is a real home from home for all our guests. We will look forward to hosting you again A&C
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arlene H.

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

Lovely property

Had an amazing time staying at the property for 2.5 weeks. Excellent location close to beach and all the bars & restaurants. Literally a few steps from a supermarket which stocks all you need. Our trip was during the 2020-21 covid pandemic so the Resort was very quiet but that suited us. The house is fully equipped with everything needed to totally relax which is what we wanted. The only downside ( this is our opinion only and we note that we are tv addicts ) is the lack of many British tv channels on the TV, however we could still get the Euros football so hubby was happy. Thanks to Anne & Chris for letting us stay in their lovely home. ( ps the pool was chilly 🤣😁
Stayed 19 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2021
We are so pleased you had a wonderful holiday. We love our Portuguese home and love when our guests feel and treat it like home during their stay. We hope you will think of us again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unser Urlaub in der Casa Canda war traumhaft. Es ist ein tolles Ferienhaus mit allem was man braucht. Die Vermieter sind sehr nett und alle Fragen werden sofort beantwortet und geklärt.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2025
Thank you Kerstin. You have been a perfect guest and we thank you for your positive comments. Very best wishes. C&A
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gert E.

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

Sehr schönes kleines Haus mit Pool

Es war ein sehr entspannter Aufenthalt, bei dem es uns im Haus an nichts fehlte.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey M.

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

Another great stay!

Just back from a lovely holiday at Casa Canda, once again everything was spot on. We love it here, hardest decision is deciding when to go back! Thanks to Ann & Chris for sharing their lovely home with us
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Perfect home for a family holiday

We originally booked our holiday for July 2020 but due to covid 19 we had to postpone. Ann and Chris were very understanding and allowed us to transfer the dates twice. Casa Canda is very clean and would highly recommend to anyone looking to holiday in Luz. The supermarket is conveniently situated across the road and the beach is only a 5 min walk. The highlight for the children was the swimming pool in the garden, they didn't want to leave. The kitchen is fully equipped for making family meals and there are plenty of restaurants nearby. We all had an enjoyable experience and would definitely stay at Casa Canda again. Thank you Ann and Chris.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steffi W.

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

Ein wunderschöner Ort zum entspannen

Ich habe zwei Wochen in diesem schönen Haus mitten in Praia da Luz verbracht. Es ist zentral und ruhig in direkter Nähe zum Supermarkt Baptista gelegen und nur einen kurzen Fußweg vom Strand entfernt, vom Balkon aus hat man einen schönen Blick auf den Atlantik und den Rocha Negra. Das Haus ist mit allem ausgestattet was man benötigt, es wird bei Bedarf zwei Mal wöchentlich gereinigt und der Pool ist perfekt wenn man einfach mal einen ruhigen Tag verbringen möchte. Ich werde auf jeden Fall wieder kommen.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karen m.

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

holiday

We had a great relaxing time. View of the sea is wonderful, and so close to the super market, only a few minutes to the beach, plenty of places to eat and drink. We did not hire a car, buses are good and easy to use. Kitchen has everything for our stay and yes I did cook at times. In all villa is very comfortable and relaxing, even used the pool, I did need help to enter pool due to medical reasons on this time. we enjoyed it so much that we're hoping to re-book for next year.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W.

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

Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt

Schönes Haus, stilvoll eingerichtet mit wunderschönem Pool und einem tollen Kamin für die kalten Tage. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und kommen gerne wieder.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gordon M.

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

Terrific villa

Great villa,spotless and well maintained.Ideally situated for all amenities.Came with many thoughtful necessities.I would recommend highly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2021
Thank you so much for your review. We love our cottage and our wish is that all our guests feel like it is home from home.
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra G.

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

Um recanto de sossego

A casa corresponde exatamente ao anúncio, tem um supermercado ao lado, o que se torna muito prático. Tem vista parcial de mar, óptimo para refeições na varanda. Tem uma cozinha muito bem equipada, com tudo o que é necessário para uma boa estadia. E a piscina é um bónus para aqueles dias mais ventosos. A Ann foi muito gentil e respondeu prontamente ao meus comentários. Aconselho vivamente uma visita à Praia da Luz e à casa da Ann.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug, 2021
Thank you for your review. We are so happy that you and your family have had such a wonderful holiday. We hope you will come and visit again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra A.

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

Muito Bom

Casa bem localizada, perto de supermercado, e outros serviços, com uma ótima piscina; Equipada com vários utensílios de cozinha e eletrodomésticos; Vista parcial para o Mar, pela Varanda do 1º andar onde se pode almoçar e jantar. Recomendo.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2020
Thank you for your review. We love our home and Love when guests feel the same. We look forward to hearing from you again in the near future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander M.

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

Sommerurlaub

Das Haus ist wirklich fantastisch. Es ist alles vorhanden was man benötigt - Küche etc. Die Lage ist gut - 5-10min zum Meer, 30s zu Einkaufen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Ann Newsome

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We are a family whose children grew up holidaying in Luz. From our first visit we were hooked and bought Casa Canda after our second holiday in Luz. Our grandchildren are now following suit and love every visit.

Why they chose this property

Casa Canda is a freehold private cottage, in a small terrace of cottages. It is centrally located within the seaside village of Luz and very close to all amenities. It has sea views and is set only 200m back from the main beach and promenade. Baptista's Supermarket - fully provisioned - is close at hand, and so too are many restaurants. Its an area which is ideal for families, couples, singles. Its an area you can both relax and or take up activities. It can be both romantic and/or family orientated.

What makes this property unique

In so far as we are aware, Casa Canda is the only 2 bedroomed villa, in Luz, to have its own private swimming pool. The bridge over the pool and the waterfall feature make it truley unique.

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