Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of the villa, you'll find Carvoeiro Beach and Carvoeiro Boardwalk. Paraiso Beach and Algar Seco Rocks are also within half a mile (1 km).
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Villa James, Heart of Village, Ocean Views, Pool
Summary: Villa James is situated in the heart of Carvoeiro village. Just 5 minutes walk to the sandy beach, shops, bars and restaurants. Views of the surrounding Carvoeiro Ocean and village. Air-conditioned. Swimming pool and sun bathing terrace
The Space: Villa James is situated in the heart of Carvoeiro village, Algarve, Portugal.
Just 5 minutes walk to the sandy beach, shops, bars, and restaurants. This well-appointed property boasts spectacular views of the surrounding Carvoeiro Ocean and village. Villa James has been tastefully furnished and designed to a high standard throughout. With balconies that lead out of the living areas where you can admire the wonderful views and enjoy alfresco dining. Villa James is ideal for families, golfers, and extended families. On the upper floor is the lounge / games area and 3 bedrooms, on the lower floor is the kitchen / dining area and 4 bedrooms.
Air conditioning in living areas, private pool, outside dining with BBQ, high speed Wifi, table football and internet TV with international channels including BBC, ITV, Sky Sports, Movies, Netflix, Prime and Disney +. A car is not required. 200 meters from the beach.
Carvoeiro is a fishing village halfway along the Algarve coast, about 45 minutes from Faro Airport. Over the last 15 years, grown to be a sizable holiday resort. However, it has not lost the intrinsic charm, as the development has been sympathetically done, keeping to low-rise buildings in the traditional Algarvian style. This cosmopolitan resort has a wide selection of restaurants and bars, a few nightclubs, boutiques, banks, chemist, local facilities and fantastic beaches.
Tourist Tax came into force on 13 April 2024, in accordance with Regulation no. 425/2024, published in Diário da República no. 72 of 12/04/2024. The tourist tax charge is €2 per night during the high season (April to October) and €1 during the rest of the year (November to March) per person, up to a maximum of seven straight nights for all tourists aged 13 or older. The tax is to be paid either prior or upon arrival.
Guest Access: Check-in / Check-out: 3 pm / 10 am. Bed linen, bathroom towels and pool towels are provided. Travel cot and highchair available upon request.
Property manager
James Watson
Languages
English, Portuguese
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Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Unit size: 4,306 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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 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. This property accepts cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Property Registration Number 93964/AL
Property is also known as
Villa James, Heart of Village, Ocean Views, Pool Villa
Villa James Ocean Views Heart of Village 7 Bedroom Pool
Villa James, Heart of Village, Ocean Views, Pool Carvoeiro
Villa James, Heart of Village, Ocean Views, Pool Villa Carvoeiro
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Villa James, Heart of Village, Ocean Views, Pool to the airport?
This villa is 11.8 mi (20-min drive) away from the Portimao (PRM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Villa James, Heart of Village, Ocean Views, Pool have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this villa.
How close is Villa James, Heart of Village, Ocean Views, Pool to the beach?
This villa is a short 4-minute walk from Carvoeiro Beach and 10-minute walk from Paraiso Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Villa James, Heart of Village, Ocean Views, Pool offer free breakfast?
This villa does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Villa James, Heart of Village, Ocean Views, Pool?
No, there is no casino at this villa, but Algarve Casino (19-min drive) is nearby.
What time is check-in at Villa James, Heart of Village, Ocean Views, Pool?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Villa James, Heart of Village, Ocean Views, Pool?
Free parking is not available at this villa.
Does Villa James, Heart of Village, Ocean Views, Pool have a pool?
Yes, there's a private pool.
Does Villa James, Heart of Village, Ocean Views, Pool have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this villa.
How close is Villa James, Heart of Village, Ocean Views, Pool to downtown Lagoa?
This villa is 0.2 mi away from Carvoeiro.
Villa James, Heart of Village, Ocean Views, Pool Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 17 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 17 reviews
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Annie F.
Jul 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Check in was easy, with lots of communication from the owners. Kitchen facilities were excellent with ample equipment. Just a very minor comment, some new oven gloves would be good, I kept burning my hands through the ones provided.
Annie F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Stuart L.
Jul 16, 2025
Stuart L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
MANON D.
Oct 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
We all enjoyed this lovely house. It was clise to everything. The view was amazing. The hills were steep for a few people in our group but the cabs were just down the road. I wish the pool would of been heated. But wecall loved it....
MANON D.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Rebecca B.
Aug 17, 2024
Rebecca B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
c j., Lasalle
Jul 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful vacation
We arrived a little before checkin and arranged to drop off our bags and met the property manager who was so kind and thoughtful.
The house is very unique and everyone had their own space. The roof top was super cool and great place to hang out at night. The pool was great for a chill day! We were all super happy with the villa.
The town of Carvoeiro was everything we wanted. There were 3 families and we never had a problem getting a reservation or just walking in! There is a big hill but you find ways to work around it and great for a little cardio after all that gelato!
Would not hesitate to return here if ever given the opportunity.
c j.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Steven D.
Sep 16, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Lovely accommodation in the perfect location.
Steven D.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Peter R.
Jul 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Villa
Superb villa in prime location. The climb up to the villa is testing during the heat of the day and for those with restricted mobility.
Peter R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Russell P.
Jul 30, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
fantastic stay
There was a mixture of 12 adults and children and 1 baby
We had a fantastic time . Property is in a great location only minutes from beach ,restaurants and bars . A little bit difficult getting back as it is on a steep hill . Host Isabella was lovely . A really great place to stay . The only reason i didnt give 5 stars is the bedrooms dont have air conditioning apart from that eveything was perfect
Russell P.
10/10 Excellent
Lizzie N.
Jul 9, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Villa for family holiday
This villa was just perfect for our family holiday . It’s roomy and bright with lovely areas outside for us all to use .
We could walk into the village and have fun as a group around the pool as well .
It’s well appointed so we didn’t struggle to make meals for large numbers .
We all agreed it was a fabulous place to stay and would love to stay in the villa again .
Whoever has the large jeep vehicle who parks either side of the drive , thus blocking the use of the driveway could be asked to park elsewhere . We had to stop using the drive because of the limited access and exiting .
Luckily we had somewhere to go to on the last day as we had to leave at 10 am . Perhaps not being asked to vacate before 10 am would be nice .
All in all just great . A great holiday villa in Carvoeiro .
Lizzie N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
emma h.
Jun 27, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Great villa with plenty of space and superb location
We were a party of 12 and we had a fantastic experience at the villa...so much so that we will be booking again for next year. Location was spot on! Just a couple of minutes walk to beach, bars, restaurants and shops and beautiful walks along the cliffs. Theres a lovely boardwalk along the cliffs which is great if you have children in pushchairs. This leads to a fabulous little beach bar that serves outstanding food! Without a pushchair you can explore for miles along the cliff paths and the scenery is beautiful. Fantastic place and highly recommended!
emma h.
10/10 Excellent
Veronica S.
Aug 9, 2018
Perfect.
14 people, 3 generations age range from 67 to 9 altogether for 14 days and not one disagreement. A miracle. The villa was spacious and clean. The pool was cleaned at least 5 times during our stay (after each clean we had to stay out for an hour so a bit inconvenient). The beach and town centre, although only a 5 minute walk, was down a very steep slope, so maybe not recommended for anyone with mobility problems but the taxis and ubers were not expensive. I myself, the eldest of our group had to stop for a rest half way, but thought the calories burned allowed me to drink more wine. so worth it. the first week the weather was perfect, the second week got hotter and hotter so the pool was welcome. The housekeeper was lovely and friendly and at the end of the phone to answer any queries and was very helpful when my son was taken ill.
Veronica S.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
Joan M.
Apr 11, 2018
The property was exactly what we needed and exactly how it was described.
Beautifully situated within really close proximity to shops & restaurants. We got a taxi from the village to the nearest large supermarket on the first day to get all the main supplies and shopped locally after that. We opted not to have a car which was probably a wise decision because there would have been no parking on the street and the entrance to the driveway was blocked the entire week by a van!
We used the pool every day and bbq frequently. Such an amazing venue and property for a family of 13 with 5 children. We loved it.
Joan M.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
8/10 Good
Guido v.
Oct 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Jolanda
Mooi groot huis, compleet ingericht voor een grote groep
Guido v.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Börje O.
Sep 28, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Trevligt hus
Bra för större grupper.
Börje O.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verena F.
Nov 5, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Tolles Haus mit viel Platz
Wir hatten eine tolle Woche. Das Haus ist sehr geräumig und sauber. In den Küchen ist alles vorhanden was wir gebraucht haben. Sowohl zum Bäcker und Supermarkt, als auch zum Strand bzw an die Küste sind es nur ein paar Minuten zu Fuß. Besonders gut hat uns die Aussicht auf den Sonnenuntergang vom Balkon gefallen.