Villa Alegria is a very comfortable property in a quiet, rural location but close enough to shops, services, dining, groceries, beaches, restaurants, etc. It's outdoor area - pool, deck, many dining tables and seating areas is spectacular and at the right time of year I can see spending most of your time outdoors.
Some of the best features of the Villa are:
- all beds were very, very comfortable
- cleaning service is excellent
- kitchen is reasonably well equipped for dining in
- all appliances worked well and manuals were available if any questions re operation
- living & dining areas are spacious
- house is very well equipped with CDs, books, tourist info
- there was a portable heating unit that we used in the living/dining area
- property is very private and we found the area quiet
- large parking area
- proximity to two of the best Algarve supermarkets - Apolonia and Intermarche
- communication with property management company was good and they reacted quickly to any questions we had.
Only a few shortcomings for us:
- we were there in late January & February, and there were some very cold days - it would be nice if the home had an AirCon/Heating Unit in the living/dining area ... the same type that they have in each of the bedrooms
- downstairs shower does not drain well
- living room couch is leather (slippery) and not particularly comfortable.
I think in renting this unit people just need to decide if they are happy being in this rural location. You're not far from Carvoeiro and Lagoa, but you're also not in walking distance to much of anything except one restaurant.
Enjoyed the property and would recommend it.