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Spacious family villa, private pool with delightful panoramic views to the coast

Family-friendly stay with outdoor pool in Faro

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Exterior
4 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)
Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, oven
Property grounds
A swimming pool with blue tiles, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 83014 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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SANTA BARBARA DE NEXE, FARO
  • Place, Santa Barbara de Nexe Church
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Faro Marina
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Faro Island Beach
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Faro

Charneca stay.With a stay at this Charneca villa, you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Santa Barbara de Nexe Church and 6 miles (10 km) of Algarve Stadium. Loulé Municipal Market and Mother Church of Sao Clemente are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara de Nexe Church - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Faro Marina - 22 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Faro Island Beach - 22 min drive - 11.4 miles
  • Old Town Square - 23 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • Falesia Beach - 27 min drive - 14.7 miles

Getting around

  • Loule Station - 20 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Churrasqueira Leonel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bafo de Baco - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪O Cilindro - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Spacious family villa, private pool with delightful panoramic views to the coast

A spacious family villa surrounded by a lovely garden with a private salt water heated swimming pool (12 x 5.5 m) with roman steps looking onto an amazing view of the surrounding area only 15 minutes from Faro airport. The living room opens onto a south facing terrace, an outdoor dining area with a complete summer kitchen ,including a charcoal and gas bbq, ideal for relaxing and indulging in Al fresco meals. The villa is situated in a charming area with a simple country bar within a 3 minute walk or Santa Barbara is just a few kms away where you can find all the local amenities such as a chemist, supermarkets and several popular restaurants. The beautiful town of Loulé is just a 5 minute drive which hosts a farmers and fish market every Saturday. Vale do Lobo, Quinta Golf courses and beaches are all within a 15 minute drive.This is an ideal villa for families with young children.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,014 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 152/AL

Frequently asked questions

How close is Spacious family villa, private pool with delightful panoramic views to the coast to the airport?

This villa is 9.2 mi (21-min drive) away from the Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Spacious family villa, private pool with delightful panoramic views to the coast have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this villa.

How close is Spacious family villa, private pool with delightful panoramic views to the coast to the beach?

This villa is 11.2 mi (25-min drive) from Faro Island Beach and 11.6 mi (24-min drive) from Quarteira Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Spacious family villa, private pool with delightful panoramic views to the coast offer free breakfast?

This villa does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Spacious family villa, private pool with delightful panoramic views to the coast?

No, there is no casino at this villa, but Casino Vilamoura (23-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Spacious family villa, private pool with delightful panoramic views to the coast?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Spacious family villa, private pool with delightful panoramic views to the coast?

Free parking is not available at this villa.

Does Spacious family villa, private pool with delightful panoramic views to the coast have a pool?

This villa features an outdoor pool.

Does Spacious family villa, private pool with delightful panoramic views to the coast have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this villa.

How close is Spacious family villa, private pool with delightful panoramic views to the coast to downtown Faro?

This villa is 0.9 mi away from Santa Barbara de Nexe.

Spacious family villa, private pool with delightful panoramic views to the coast Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bart H.

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

Great place

Lovely
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent! We loved, loved, loved our stay at Casa Lucia. 10/10!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

isabelle g.

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

wonderful stay in a wonderful house

we spent one week in this house near faro with our two families with 4 adults and our children. the house is well equipped, super clean. the pool and the garden are great. the location allows us to discover the algarve area in an easy way. I strongly recommend it
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard N.

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

Algarve Family Trip 2025

The property is an excellent location to access the beautiful Algarve beaches and towns. The property is well equipped and we enjoyed the outside bbq and entertaining space very much. The pool is lovely and was a good size even for 8 guests. The bedrooms were spacious, clean and very comfortable. The kitchen is extremely well equipped and made food preparation for 8 very easy.The communication with the owner and agent was very good.We would not hesitate to book the villa again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Derek R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Great Villa Perfectly Furnished and Well Maintained

What a lovely villa, it suited us completely. Quiet , well equipped and comfortable. Pool area was perfect for us and our friends and having good WIFI and TV as well as outside entertainment meant that no matter what we did we had appropriate resources. Had a small issue getting into the Villa, but all was good at the end. Will definitely be going back.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki B.

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

Very well equipped

Lovely property very well equipped , air conditioning in one room wasnt working on arrival but was promptly fixed. Great to have english tv as it was Wimbledon week. Pool lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin T.

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

Another fabulous stay

Second holiday staying at this excellent villa. Modern, well equipped with excellent facilities . Updated since last visit also - bedrooms are spacious with plenty of wardrobe space. Living space is well furnished and the outside area and pool are stunning. Another garden space has been added with Hoopoe’s on the lawn every day. Tucked away in the hills and not overlooked with everything you need close by. Excellent holiday for the family, we shall return again!
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin W.

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

MrWilliams

As my taxi driver said, this is the proper Algarve and he wasn't wrong. Isolated but close enough for a 20 minute walk to the local town, we (5 adults 2 children) had a great stay. Everything that we needed was on site and we were only a short drive away from anything else we ran short of. Great that the taxi's recognise the villa, never short of transport. All in all a relaxing and enjoyable break
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stanislao G.

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

Paradise

Wonderful home with a wonderful view. Large, private, villa just up the hill from charming Santa Barbara de Nexe. Only 20 minutes to the Faro area beeches. If you are a cyclist, the rolling hills of Algarve are right outside your door. BTW, a day in Seville is only 2 hours away. We had six adults and 1 teenager and it never felt crowded.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

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

Best Family Holiday Ever!

Wow! The photos do not do this villa justice, superb quality and outside space. From the moment we walked in we just stood for a few minutes to take in how beautiful it is. We wanted for nothing as the range of Living, Sleeping, Kitchenware, BBQ features etc. made staying and entertaining a breeze. When my mum (83) arrived for a few days she said this was indulgent and luxurious and did not want for anything. High praise indeed knowing my mum.Thank you so much and we will hopefully we will be back for my 60th birthday year in 2 years time.
Warm evening watching the planes arriving.
Fantastic views
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Holiday

The Villa is superb. The whole family loved the pool and the table tennis. The kitchen inside is very well equipped and it was great to have an outside kitchen. The bedrooms and bathrooms are spacious and there are more than adequate wardrobes , drawers etc., The grounds outside are well kept and there is a grass pitch for football. The roof area is stunning although we didn’t use it very much due to the very hot weather whilst we were there. The dining area outside was used all the time by us. The sitting room is very comfortable and there are various games and books. We all voted it to be one of the best villa we have stayed in. We would definitely love to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

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

Wonderful layout and size, so well equipped and a real home-from-home.

We were a party of 9, 6 adults and 3 children with ages ranging from 2 to 8. We have had many villa stays across Europe and beyond and Casa Lucia was, without doubt, one of the best. The layout and size was perfect, meaning we could be together when we needed to be but separate as well. The level of equipment was outstanding from crockery and cutlery to the 3 fridges and 2 barbecues, one gas and one charcoal. The pool was wonderful, large and clean and didn't feel crowded even with all 9 of us in at once. Add to this the sports equipment (including a purpose made mini football pitch) with pool inflatables, balls and buoyancy aids and even buckets and spades to take on trips to the beach and it was more than the full package. Easy access to a couple of restaurants and a supermarket in Santa Barbera as well as larger shops and facilities in Loule meant the location was ideal too. I am only sad that we may not be able to go back as we will be a party of 10 next time and need another bedroom. A memorable week for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ignacio M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Wunderschön und Erholsam

Das Haus war sehr gut ausgestattet. Es lies keine Wünsche übrig. Wunderschöne Aussicht viel Platz perfekt ausgestattet. Schwimmbad hatte die perfekte Größe für acht Personen. Leider hatten wir eine schwierige Abstimmung mit der Facility Manager beim Ankunft und wir haben den ganzen Aufenthalt nicht rausfinden können, wie man die Lichter im Pool anmacht. War trotzdem einen perfekten Aufenthalt und würden mich jederzeit gerne wiederholen
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pete S.

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

Large and well appointed villa with lovely pool

The kitchen is massive and so is the living room. Large BBQ area to the side is great for the man of the party. Swimming pool clean and well maintained. Large bathrooms and enough space for everybody. Large telly kept the kids happy too.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

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

Perfect stay

Good communications from the owners and their agents. Great to be welcomed on arrival by the property manager and brilliant welcome pack no matter what time of day you may arrive. We have stayed in Santa Barbara de Nexe many times so know it well and that Charneca would suite us. Casa Lucia actually outstripped our expectations. The perfect outside areas, great views, pool, shaded terraces, BBQ etc etc, inside the villa is extremely comfortable, spacious well equipped to a high standard and as sports fans we loved the access to Sky TV. Le Marquis restaurant worth a visit. Many thanks from all the family to Lucy and Julia you have a very beautiful villa.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miguel B.

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

A wonderful family time

We have just returned from an amazing family holiday in Casa Crow/Lucia. We spent 7 Days in this beautiful property. Our impression when we arrived was that pictures do not do justice of the real space and comfort offered by the house: It is huge!!!! We received a welcome pack which had all the essentials to get you started including excellent wine and local products. The house comes with EVERYTHING you will need. In special, the kitchen and BBQ. They are l fully and newly equipped. There is plenty of working surfaces, 2 ovens, 3 fridges and a great terrace to eat alfresco. As we traveled during the pandemic, the house provided some face masks, sanitizer and hand wash. The pool had a great size and the outdoor space provided ample opportunity for our party to enjoy different activities. Make sure you study the directions given by the property managers to arrive to the house as GPS systems can get a bit confused. We highly recommend this property ! Thank you Lucy and Richard!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin T.

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

Excellent & well equipped villa

Stayed at this lovely villa for 2 weeks during August/Sept 2019. The villa is perfect for a family holiday and was well equipped with all modern ammenities. The bedrooms were well furnished, bright, clean and of a good size. The kitchen was smart and modern with all you could possibly need and the bathrooms likewise. A similar story outside with a large pool (maintained regularly) and patio area with ample sunbeds (of good quality) and seating areas. There was also an upstairs area perfect for sundowners or a space to get away from kids and family! Any assistance required was smartly addressed by Richard the villa manager. A great stay in a great villa, we will be back!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

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

Fabulous villa!

We had a fantastic time at this villa which was exactly as advertised and exactly what we needed for 3 generations aged 6 to 81. The place was absolutely spotless which was a huge relief after a previous holiday rental where cleanliness was not a priority! Many happy hours were spent by the pool and the two terraces - upstairs for sundown in particular! We know the area well and will definitely be back as could not find a single thing that was not perfect ! Thank you Lucy and Julia - see you again !
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olav S.

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

Casa Crow: Beautiful place for a holiday

Nice spacy bathrooms and bed rooms. Fantastic kitchen and living room. Large swimming pool and a spacyous covered terrace. We spent all evenings at the roof terrace, with its nice view. We had a great time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna e.

EVERY THING YOU COULD EVER WANT FOR A RELAXING HOLIDAY!!!!

This is the second stay at Casa Lucia, the villa is so well equipped for the perfect villa holiday. The villa is very spacious and exceptionally clean. Bright new kitchen and also a new, very comfortable terrace for perfect evening entertaining to watch the sunset with a cool glass of wine. We have stayed in many villas but this one is by far the best we have stayed in. Thank you .
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

yvonne k.

Wonderfull villa, perfect equipped! Here you can enjoy the Algarve.

We spend one week in this beautiful villa. We were 2 families, 8 persons and everyone, kids and adults, enjoyed the stay very much. The villa has everything you need, big pool, wonderful 2 terrasses, perfect equipped new kitchen. Really enough space and a perfect view into the landscape.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chet P.

Great spacious and well equipped villa

Casa Crow is a wonderfully equipped and tranquil villa. There is plenty of space for two families, there was 6 of us but 8 could quite easily have stayed. Lucy and her team were a delight to deal with and the welcome pack was a nice touch and well appreciated. I would suggest a car is essential, although Uber is available and they are able to find it using location rather than address (just make sure you have it saved for the return trip) Any (very few and small) problems were dealt with very quickly and efficiently. The new kitchen is fantastic, lots of space, storage and well stocked. There are two fridges which really help, and save trips to the supermarket. (Continetel ~10mins, Apolonia ~15mins) Apolonia is recommended. There is also an outside fridge by the BBQ. Around the outskirts of Almancil, you will also find some fabulous restaurants. For some reason there were a lot of wasps (not normally an issue). We found keeping the outdoor space clean and using Citronella candles (in buckets) very effective. The pool (heated) was used day and night, really big and deep too. There is a wonderful roof terrace which we made good use of, the BBQ (Gas and Charcoal) is a great size, with plenty of seating and beds around the pool. The Table Tennis Table also got good use (might be worth bringing your own bats and balls) WiFi was quick and plenty of coverage. Lots and lots of TV Channels although we rarely had it on. A really good villa, which more than helped make it a great holiday. I'm sure we will return soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Adrian R.

Well appointed villa

The villa is well appointed and comfortable. There is a large swimming pool and the poolside terrace has an abundance of seating. This, coupled with the outside barbecue area, makes the villa ideal for families. We found the rooftop terrace to be a delightful place to relax with a drink, to catch the last rays of sun each evening. The air conditioning was very much appreciated, particularly as the temperature around the pool reached 47 degrees during our stay!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorna J.

Wonderful villa which we would recommend to anyone.

The villa is outstanding with amenities to suit our party of 6 adults and 2 children of 3 generations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

vibeke v.

passende ferievilla for flere familier

Stedet bærer noe preg av alder, men synes å være under oppgradering. Enkelte detaljer var mindre barnevennlige, f.eks. stikkontakter i gulvet i stuem, men alt i alt en hyggelig fereivilla, flott plassert i Faro-området. Meget hyggelig betjening som tok i mot oss da vi kom, under oppholdet med praktisk hjelp ved behov, samt ved renhold.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2018