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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, foosball, table tennis
Beach

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

6 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 203111 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Albufeira, Algarve
  • Sao Rafael Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Albufeira Marina
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Albufeira Old Town Square
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Albufeira

In Albufeira .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this villa, you'll find Sao Rafael Beach and Albufeira Old Town Square. Also, Arrifes Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Albufeira Marina is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Sao Rafael Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Albufeira Marina - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Peneco Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • The Strip - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 14 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Barrio - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Castello Di Norcia - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fat Cats - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Praia de São Rafael - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Gate 4 Café - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Villa w/ heatable pool & games room, São Rafael

Algarve Vacation is deeply committed to promoting sustainable accommodation options in close collaboration with our esteemed property owners. Our dedicated mission to environmental responsibility is a testament to this commitment.



Villa Manihi is a stunning 6-bedroom villa, located in the charming São Rafael area. With a privileged location, close to the most beautiful beaches and the most prestigious restaurants in the Algarve, this villa is ideal for unforgettable holidays.



Fully equipped, it offers free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and 6 bedrooms. In the attic, there is a suite with 2 single beds and a private bathroom. On the first floor, 2 rooms with double beds and a balcony with pool view. On the ground floor, a room with 2 beds (one drawer) and another with a double bed and balcony. On the lower floor, a room with 2 bunk beds and a private bathroom.



The kitchen is fully equipped with essential appliances and utensils. The living room, decorated with high comfort standards, is perfect for socialising and family meals.



Outside, a heatable pool (optional extra) is surrounded by beautiful gardens and sun loungers. The barbecue complements the space, ideal for outdoor meals.



For entertainment, there is a games room with pool table, ping pong, table football, and a game table, as well as a cinema room. Villa Manihi is the perfect choice for memorable holidays in the Algarve. Book now!



It is not necessary to rent a car, but if you prefer, we’re happy to assist with booking upon request. We can also help arrange transfers if needed.



If your flights are already booked or your dates are fixed and do not match the property's changeover day, please send us an inquiry before booking to confirm if your dates can be accommodated.



Pool heating is always an added value for your holiday, especially when traveling with children. When the pool heating is activated, the water temperature will always be 5ºC to 8ºC higher than it would be without heating.



The changeover day for this property is Thursday (however, there may be flexibility in low season). 



Group deposit: € 250 per guest (payment by credit/debit card).



Please note that the occupancy for this property is 14 guests.

From the 15th to the 20th guest, an additional fee will be charged, which includes additional beds.



In accordance with current legislation, tourist taxes may apply.

Property manager

Algarve Vacation

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Scuba diving nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,111 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 12:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Changeover day is on Thursday, however this may be flexible in low season.
Standard Breakage Deposit: €450 / Groups: €250 per person (payable by credit card only, 2 weeks prior arrival).

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
  • Note from host: Dangerous animals not allowed.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Heated pool maintenance fee: EUR 35 per night
  • High chair fee: EUR 3 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 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 is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 97094/AL

Property is also known as

289455

Frequently asked questions

How close is Villa w/ heatable pool & games room, São Rafael to the airport?

This villa is 22.3 mi (34-min drive) away from the Portimao (PRM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Villa w/ heatable pool & games room, São Rafael have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this villa.

How close is Villa w/ heatable pool & games room, São Rafael to the beach?

This villa is a short 14-minute walk from Sao Rafael Beach and 11-minute walk from Arrifes Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Villa w/ heatable pool & games room, São Rafael offer free breakfast?

This villa does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Villa w/ heatable pool & games room, São Rafael?

No, there is no casino at this villa, but Casino Vilamoura (27-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Villa w/ heatable pool & games room, São Rafael?

Check-in begins at 12:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Villa w/ heatable pool & games room, São Rafael?

Free parking is not available at this villa.

Does Villa w/ heatable pool & games room, São Rafael have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Villa w/ heatable pool & games room, São Rafael have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this villa.

How close is Villa w/ heatable pool & games room, São Rafael to downtown Albufeira?

This villa is 1.8 mi away from Albufeira e Olhos de Água.

Villa w/ heatable pool & games room, São Rafael Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nathan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

unforgettable family memories

We loved our home base and its easy access to beaches and night life.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

Liked: Cleanliness

A beautiful villa in the Algarve

The house was great! It was beautiful, spacious and had everything needed for a stay for multiple people. We paid to have the pool heated, which was definitely worth it. It was very well used by kids and adults alike. The rooms were very nice - all with ensuite bathrooms. The house is in a good location. About 15 minutes walk to the beautiful Sao Rafael beach. The quickest way into town is via Uber - taking 5-10 minutes. We would gladly recommend staying here.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Bahman A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice property

Great property in a good location, nice pool, clean and spacious. Some small issues such as not enough parasols, squeaking beds and other small faults. I think they should fix the small issues as the villa is very nice and these impact the rating.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Fun

Amazing large villa for all the family to enjoy.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

João C.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a great stay

Everything was super organised and cleaned and the host was in contact to make sure everything was going well - a great service. Definitely going back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing week

Thank you for an amazing week. Sandra was fantastic in booking transfers and day trips for all of us. Olivia answered any question I had straight away The villa is beautiful with amazing space inside with a great games room that was used every evening after we had got home. The pool was a great choice for the whole family who had lots of fun. Would definitely book again. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Lynne B.

Liked: Cleanliness

August 31st - 7th September

Lovely villa ideal for our group of 10:adults and a 4 year old. The pool and patio area and bbq and eating space outside were well used and were just like the photos as were the rest of the pictures and info. Spacious kitchen but we bbq’d or tended to eat out rather than cook. Plenty of fridge/freezer space though there was a leak on the one fridge which we reported. Games room was well used too. We walked to several local beaches and to the marina although others may prefer to use an Uber. The property suited us all very well. Thanks to Sandra who dealt promptly with our queries and sorted out our transfers home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Denise M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Holiday

The villa suited all ages with lots of space. The pool was great as was the games room downstairs. Lovely views. Only problem was proximity to centre of Albufeira- 40 minute walk or taxi. Good nearby bar. Supermarkets only small and expensive. Overall, though everyone had a great holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Max C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun

Great villa, lots of space, lovely pool and close to sea. Would highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Malcolm S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Half term October 2021

We were a large family group of 8 adults and 5 children (7-12 years). The villa met almost all our needs and was as described. Good weather helped make the week and the pool was heavily used
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Villa manihi

We had a great time, very spacious accommodation with a lovely pool! All management staff were very helpful and welcoming! Thank you!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantástico

A qualidade da moradia é incrível e tem tudo o que é necessário para nos sentirmos em casa. Vai ser a nossa casa de férias!! A limpeza é 5 estrelas e todo o staff foi bastante atencioso

10/10 Excellent

Katie D., Oxford, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness

Lazy days

This is a great accommodation, everything you are likely to need is supplied, it is comfortable, homely and clean. We loved our stay and look forward to returning again. Thanks so much!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim C., Manchester

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent in every way

The villa was perfect for our extended family. The villa is set in a quiet neighborhood .... short drive to old town . The pool is a decent size and was frequently cleaned during our stay. The arrival and departure arrangements clear and all ran smoothly. We loved this place !

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic villa

Villa met all my expectations!

10/10 Excellent

Julia T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

Booked this the day after lockdown lifted for Portugal but we were a bit concerned about this trip. This was fully booked before corona and I know why, so we were lucky it was available for us. The pool and the little garden are fantastic. The accommodation was just like the photos and had everything you need to make your stay go smoothly. The villa is near various beaches but we had a car so going everywhere was not a problem. We would stay here again 100% and would highly recommend it. Thanks for everything and keep up the great work because we will defo be back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Stevie - Jo B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great stay for big families

The Vila its self is lovely. We came across a few issues but nothing major. The communication with agent was excellent prior to our arrival but once there is dipped in service. The Vila is a 6 bedroom Vila ( the 6th bedroom being the annex) on our arrival there was no key. We told the rep who responded with it's only made up when needed. We have a family of 13 (2 being babies) but we required 11 beds as we are all different ages and had a teenage lad who ended up sleeping on a pull out bed in the games room. It was obvious we needed the annex but I couldn't be bothered to argue. The annoying part of this is they ask for names and ages before arrival so you could clearly see. Apart from that everything else was pretty good with the rooms. All had Aircon and where spacious. Showers in some are a little tight but manageable. The rep visited us on our second day never to be seen again. I reported the dishwahse to her on Friday and Monday we still hadn't heard anything. I called the office and a lady called Kellie was there in 20 minutes so my advice is by pass the rep. The pool guy came about 4 times in our stay and was lovely. The information we got told at the welcoming me meeting regarding the cleaning didn't happen. Someone did come but only to change bedding and towels. The brush, mop and cleaning utensils in the Vila are poor and need being replaced with better. Overall we would stay here again I know I have mentioned a few things above which if rectified this Vila would be a gold mine. The beach is round the corner and the marina is a 15 minute walk (the walk back from there is a good workout).
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

kevin T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Belle maison de vacances

Les lits sont confortables, les chambres sont de bonne taille. La cuisine est équipée de tout ce dont vous avez besoin pour cuisiner de bons repas. Le nettoyeur a changé les serviettes en milieu de semaine, ce qui était super. Malheureusement, le temps n'était pas le meilleur mais cela ne nous a pas empêchés de profiter de cet endroit.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mike O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

I booked this villa for a week to spend with my family for my birthday. The Villa is situated in a beautiful area with enough amenities close by. The service we received was excellent and the agents were very helpful. They sorted out our transfers, answered all my questions very quick…. I would totally recommend this villa and would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

susanne r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property , fine location

The house is perfect for a large family or group of friends. Everything worked well, including the heated pool and the pool table in the basement. We can only recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness

FANTASTIC VILLA

Myself and my family have just returned from a week stay at villa manihi. We we're a family of 10 adults and 4 child. The villa itself is situated in a lovely quiet area very close to the marina but as we preferred the old Town it was a short taxi drive away. The villa was very clean and spacious and plenty of room for us all. The pool area is lovely. I do not have a negative comment to make about the Villa or staff.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness

WE HAD A GREAT TIME

This is a large Villa and is in great condition. The kitchen is fully equipped and fitted with various appliances. We hired a car so we could do big shopping and explore the region easier, although there are a couple of local restaurants within a 10 min walk and a small supermarket called Tommy's. We had the opportunity to do the boat trip suggested by the local rep Carlos, we saw the famous caves of benagil & we got lucky saw dolphins. Boat driver was an excellent tour guide, very knowledgable. Highly recommend. The people at algarvevacation were very helpful and check in was very easy. One of the most amazing experience I have had in all the years I have visited the Algarve.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leena P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Erittäin onnistunut valinta ja hyvä palvelu paikanpäällä. Voin suositella!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness

New Year's in the Algarve

Very nice stay. House is walking distance to the beach. House also has a nice heated pool. The game room with pool table, fussbal etc is a good fun too. Just need to be aware that too many plugged appliances together with the oven may trip the fuse board (all houses in Portugal are like that, i.e. they do not get approval for high power fuse boards due to the Portuguese regulations). Apart from that all positive experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Helma V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lekker ruim

Heerlijk huis met zo’n en schaduw plekken. Jammer dat het koffiezetapparaat kapot was, ( zelf moeten maken) en ook erg klein voor 10 personen. Nu waren de kopjes ook klein. Dus dat scheelde. Strand op loopafstand en restaurant in dichtbij zijnde hotel is aan te bevelen. 6 cocktails als proeverij. Leuk concept.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024