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Large private villa, saltwater pool, great holiday in the Algarve

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9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Carvoeiro, Faro District
  • Place, Portimão Town Market
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Carvoeiro Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Albufeira Old Town Square
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Quarto 1

1 Double Bed

Quarto 2

1 Queen Bed

Quarto 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Casa de banho 1

Bidet · Shower only

Casa de banho 2

Bathtub or shower · Bidet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Large private villa, saltwater pool, great holiday in the Algarve

The Villa Villa Mafalda is a well maintained, warm and built in Portuguese style. The accommodation is spread over 2 floors. The kitchen, the living room, one double bedroom and a bathroom with shower are located upstairs. The stone fireplace in the living area gives it some charm. The room is served by a balcony overlooking the countryside and the private pool just down there. A marble staircase allows access to the lower floor which consists of a full bathroom, a double bedroom and a bedroom with two single beds. Both rooms of this floor have access to a terrace, lawn and pool area. Outside the villa there is a nice private recreation area of ​​approximately 200 square meters, garden, which includes a swimming pool (with Roman-style steps and saltwater), one barbecue for your outdoor dining and leisure furniture.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
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 allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 13747/AL
Property # 855871
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 is a carbon monoxide detector 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
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

Lagoa

Located in Lagoa, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. Albufeira Marina and Marina de Lagos are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Carvoeiro Beach and Benagil Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Slide and Splash Water Park, or check out an event or a game at Carvoeiro Tennis Club. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Carvoeiro, Faro District

What's nearby

  • Portimão Town Market - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Carvoeiro Beach - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Benagil Beach - 11 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Alvor Beach - 25 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 29 min drive - 33.6 km

Getting around

  • Lagoa Ferragudo Station - 11 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪O Casarão - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Galp Lagoa - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Churrasqueira & Cozinha Tradicional - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Brunch & Wine - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pastelaria Helydoce - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Large private villa, saltwater pool, great holiday in the Algarve have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Large private villa, saltwater pool, great holiday in the Algarve pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Large private villa, saltwater pool, great holiday in the Algarve?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Large private villa, saltwater pool, great holiday in the Algarve?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large private villa, saltwater pool, great holiday in the Algarve?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large private villa, saltwater pool, great holiday in the Algarve located?

This family-friendly Lagoa villa is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Portimão Town Market and Carvoeiro Beach. Slide and Splash Water Park and Vale de Milho Golf 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 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. Super easy to stay here. Had everything we needed. Very clean. Good sized bedrooms. Beautiful garden and wonderful swimming pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2025
Foram uns hospedes simpáticos e excelentes. Cumpriram todas as regras da casa. Obrigado
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10/10 Excellent

David J.

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

Amazing villa

Fantastic. Perfect stay
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May, 2024
Ficamos gratos pela sua preferência e pelo seu comentário
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10/10 Excellent

Helen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful villa, you need a car to get around as in a rural location however it’s a beautiful location with a supermarket a quick walk away and carvoeiro less than a five minute drive. Villa was spotless and spacious with everything we needed. Pool and outside areas are a highlight and spent most of our time at the villa outside, didn’t even switch the TV on. Vitor very responsive and helpful and his sister checked in on us a couple of times when visiting her villa just next door. Would definitely recommend this villa. Thank you Vitor!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Lovely villa, great location.

Just returned after spending 2 weeks at Villa Mafalda. The villa is lovely and spotlessly clean. It is well equipped and spacious. The pool area is amazing and well maintained. We had a fantastic holiday at Villa Mafalda and would definitely return in the future, thank you very much Vitor.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
Hello Sarah Meredith Thank you for your comment.
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8/10 Good

David R.

Very good

Villa was spotlessly clean. Everything you needed was provided for. Thank you to our hosts Vitor And Anna for a lovely holiday. We have no hesitation in recommending this villa to our family and friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your preference for Villa Mafalda. It was good to them as customers. Thank you Vitor
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eamon B.

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

Amazing

Victors villa is beautiful. We had a fantastic week there . The pool was a welcome place after a day on the Marina Beach (stunning beach ) . The location is spot on - Ubers available to anywhere. And a great supermarket almost next door . (You can’t see it ) 10/10
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2024
Olá Eamon Obrigado pelo comentário. Fazemos sem para agradar o cliente
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline H.

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

100 % recommend to families

Just back from a weeks vacation in this amazing villa. Very clean and welcoming. Fully equipped with everything you need to make your stay enjoyable. Situated very close to a supermarket but far enough away for it not to affect your stay. Both my children (11 & 23) found plenty to occupy them from the swimming pool to the loungers. Very quiet location and set back from the main road. The owner Vitor was lovely, very polite and friendly .. Looking forward to booking again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan A.

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

Relaxing stay

Impressive parking space at front of property,car is needed here. The villa is beautifully laid out and spacious. Washing room is outside of villa with drying area next to it. Thepool area is beautiful and spacious. Victor his wife and sister were always on hand if required. The large Intermarche supermarket is walking distance away,although you wouldn't realise it. We had a great time there even though weather not always great. A return visit definitely on the cards. always on hand to render assistance if required on hanhelp
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov, 2024
Obrigado pelo vosso comentário. Foram uns hospedes excelentes. Tenho muito gosto em voltar a recebê-los
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10/10 Excellent

Zoe L.

Fantastic home from home Villa

We are a family of 4 (parents with 2 twenty year olds). We arrived at Villa Mafalda @11PM and was kindly met by Vitor and his neighbour who spoke better English. Vitor had kindly provided an essential food pack which we were extremely gratefully for due to the late hour. The villa itself was spotlessly clean, the kitchen was well equipped providing everything you could possibly need. There was a separate utility room which housed the washing machine, ironing board, iron etc. The only item we would take again would be some DVD's for nights in as TV only had 4 Portuguese channels. The Intermarche (supermarket) was extremely useful & could only been seen from the top balcony of the Villa. The walk into Carvoeiro town took approx. 20 mins but you may want to get a taxi back (approx. 6 Euros) due to the gentle incline. I would highly recommend this Villa
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
Hello Zoe L. Thanks for the comment.
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8/10 Good

Wendy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Vitor and his sister are lovely people and make you feel very welcome , the villa is fantastic and the pool amazing, very big and refreshing. There is a large Intermarche behind the villa but you wouldn’t know and does not spoil the experience at all.I do feel however that the villa information is somewhat misleading with regards to the air conditioning, this is only in the top bedroom and the living room in the villa , the two bedrooms downstairs DO NOT have air conditioning and were ridiculously hot , this is not mentioned in the villa information as I wouldn’t have booked a property in July without air conditioning, to add to this all the beds in the property were extremely hard and uncomfortable - this is not just a moan , they really are the most uncomfortable beds we have ever stayed in.We had the villa for 2 weeks and within that time the villa was cleaned once which took a couple of hours so we stayed outside , the reason is takes so long odd it was 1 lady and Vitor , this is a large villa to clean , the beds were changed on this day and the towels also - I feel when 5 of us in the villa the beds and towels should be changed more than once in a 2 week stay , I have stayed in other similar villas where the cleaners are in every few days , new sheets and towel changes provided. The property is splendid but has lots of steps and is definitely not suitable for people with mobility issues.We didn’t hire a car but Ubers very easy to get to Carvoeiro
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Linda w.

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

Een fijn verblijf in het mooie Portugal

Wij hebben het erg naar onze zin gehad in de villa. Een erg schoon huis en prachtig zwembad. Fijn dat de supermarkt zo dichtbij is. De drukke weg hoor je wel maar niet storend
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Eva S.

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

Magnífico alojamiento y Victor un fantástico anfitrión

Pasamos una semana en familia en este magnífico alojamiento. La casa está muy cuidada y la limpieza es absoluta. Tiene todo lo necesario para disfrutar de unas magníficas vacaciones. La piscina de agua salada es estupenda, le da el sol todo el día y se está de lujo. El alojamiento se encuentra a 50 metros de un supermercado donde puedes encontrar todo lo que necesitas y a 5 min de Carvoeiro, pueblo muy bonito, con mucho ambiente y donde puedes encontrar magníficos restaurantes y bares. Con coche se llega en muy poco tiempo a todas las playas de alrededor, que merecen mucho la pena, así como la visita a las cuevas, al algar seco y a otros pequeños pueblos que se encuentran alrededor de Carvoeiro. Por último, agradecer a Victor su amabilidad, ha sido un fantástico anfitrión. !Ójala podamos volver pronto!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

DOMINIQUE C.

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

SEJOUR EN ALGARVE

PLAGE LE MATIN - DEJEUNER A LA PLAGE - PISCINE DE LA VILLA APRES MIDI
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2023
Dominique e sua família foram uns hospedes excelentes. Faço sempre o melhor para agradar os meus clientes. O brigado por preferirem a Villa Mafalda
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8/10 Good

mohamed b.

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

Très bien le propriétaire Très serviable je recommande pour passer des vacances en famille 👪

Le service parfait Le seul petit hic il n'y a pas de moustiquaire aux fenêtres
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2021
Merci pour le commentaire. C'est une situation à régler.
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8/10 Good

Martin J.

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

Casa Mafalda

Sehr gepflegte und geräumige Villa. Alles vorhanden und sehr sauber. Leider führt eine Hauptstrasse in unmittelbarer Nähe vorbei was Strassenlärm verursacht. Als Ausgleich hierfür ist ein gut sortierter Supermarkt fussläufig in wenigen Minuten zu erreichen. Der Vermieter spricht nur Portugiesisch. Seine Schwester allerdings wohnt nebenan, spricht gutes Englisch und ist sehr hilfsbereit. Alles in allem ein sehr schönes Quartier.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Costa D.

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

Ferias em Familia

Casa grande excelente muito bem equipada para umas ferias em familia com piscina de agua salgada onde nos divertimos imenso , churrasqueira para uns bons grelhados e terreno envolvente , proprietarios muito prestaveis e simpaticos , supermercados perto , praias e locais a visitar excelentes , a repetir seguramente
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Nov, 2020
É sempre com muito gosto que recebo os meus hospedos. Foram uma familia simpática. Voltaria a recebe-los. Obrigado
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10/10 Excellent

Christian B.

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

Erholung pur in einem großräumigen Haus mit schönem Garten und Swimmingpool

Das großzügig geschnittene Haus mit großem Garten und Swimmingpool ist gut ausgestattet und sehr praktisch gelegen: oberhalb eines gut sortierten Supermarktes an der Straße zum Strand von Carvoeiro. Sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Vermieter!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May, 2024
O brigado pelo comentário. Obrigado pela vossa preferência
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10/10 Excellent

YVES C.

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

Excellente villa de vacances et propriétaire aux petits soins

Nous avons passé un séjour reposant et très riche en découverte de cette région d’Algarve. Le propriétaire a été extrêmement serviable et discret et la villa était juste top.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
Merci d'avoir choisi Villa Mafalda. Merci pour le commentaire à la Villa Mafalda. Vitor
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10/10 Excellent

Dave R.

Lovely Villa in a great location

Great villa, quiet location. Don't be put off with it being next to a supermarket. If you don't look over the hedge you don't even know it's there. We did find the beds a little hard, but other than that we couldn't fault it. Owner Vitor met us on arrival and responded very quickly to any queries we had. Definitely recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May, 2024
O brigado pelo comentário. Obrigado pela vossa preferência
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8/10 Good

Stephen W.

lovely holiday

We had a lovely holiday at casa mafalda spotlessly clean outside space fantastic unfortunately the beds were too hard for both of us struggled to sleep consequently otherwise would have given it 5 stars
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May, 2024
O brigado pelo comentário. Obrigado pela vossa preferência
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

Fabulous holidays at Villa Mafalda

We have spent a fabulous holidays at Villa Mafalda with two families. The villa is really well equipped, so that we wanted for nothing. The location of Villa Mafalda is great: short ways to Carvoeiro and to various other beaches. The Supermarket next-door is really great. There you can buy nearly everything but you do not take any notice when you are staying at Villa Mafalda. The support and especially the location plan to Villa Mafalda were perfect. In peace of conscience we can recommend Vitor and the villa and would like to come back again. Dear Vitor, again we want thank you very much for the beautiful holidays and many thanks for the inflatable objects for the pool. The kids have been very pleased about that. Kind regards from Germany
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May, 2024
O brigado pelo comentário. Obrigado pela vossa preferência
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8/10 Good

Tracey J.

Very spacious , clean, fantastic pool area.

We had a lovely time in Villa Mafalda. Great peaceful location ... but easily reached by car/bus to all amenities . Inter Marche just on your doorstep was very convenient. Thank you Victor for your lovely hospitality .we were provided with a small welcome food and drink pack when we arrived very late at night . Great family holiday villa with teenagers who really made use of the pool area ! Thank you again
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your comment. They were lovely clients.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason Clarke

Lovely Villa great location

We had one of the best holidays at Casa Mafalda, Carvoeiro. Vitor and his wife were super lovely welcoming and helpful. The gardens and pool were fantastic and the villa had everything we needed. The bedrooms were quiet and cool at night. Thoroughly recommended and we would like to return in future.
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10/10 Excellent

David M.

Lovely villa very well appointed. The house, garden and pool all very well maintained. Thanks Vitor

Very enjoyable time spent at Villa Mafalda we came looking for peace and quiet and found it. The Villa is very well placed for everything in the area. On separate occasions we drove, took the bus and walked into Carvoeiro. The Villa itself is lovely and the pool area especially so. Although it was just the two of us this time we'll certainly be rebooking for our family holiday next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May, 2024
O brigado pelo comentário. Obrigado pela vossa preferência
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

Linda casa num ambiente muito calmo e excelente para férias

Casa muito arejada e espaçosa, piscina excelente, simpatia de quem nos recebeu, superfície comercial muito próxima da habitação para fazer todo o tipo de compras. Limpeza e troca de toalhas excelente. Zona envolvente da casa muito espaçosa e bem tratada. Férias excelentes.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun, 2020
Obrigado pelo comentário. Fazemos sempre o melhor para agradar o cliente.

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