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10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms 6 bathrooms Sleeps 10 300 sq m
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Guia, Faro District
- Herdade dos Salgados Golf17 min walk
- Salgados Beach3 min drive
- Albufeira Old Town Square10 min drive
- Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)40 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 5
2 Single Beds
6 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 5
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 6
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Private, 5 bedroom, 6 bathroom villa with views of sea and nature reserve.
Last week in August now available. Joanna-Marie is a beautiful deluxe villa, furnished to a high standard and featuring a private swimming pool, which can be heated for all year round use. Situated on a gently elevated position with views of the Salgados Golf course, Galé beach and the ocean beyond, this villa benefits from magnificent sunsets to the West.
With sustainability in mind a new solar power system has been installed. The Villa also has 5G wifi throughout, new double BBQ, and pizza oven, air conditioning, laundry room, games room with table tennis, darts and pool, and parking for up to 8 cars.
The villa is located on a small private estate, with no through traffic, called Quinta de Amizade (Friendship Farm). The beautiful local beaches are within a 5 minute drive, or alternatively for those who prefer gentle exercise, it's an approximately 30 minute walk. Local restaurants and cafes are just a 10 minute stroll away.
The villa has 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms and is built on three levels. The ground floor comprises of a large open plan living/ dining room, guest cloakroom, kitchen, utility room and bedrooms four and five. The lower level of the property houses a large double garage with a table tennis table and pool table. The villa’s upper storey consists of bedrooms one, two and three, all with balconies and views to the sea. The villa is located on a small private estate of nine villas and is secured with a full alarm system and a safe. It is fully air conditioned (cooling, heating and de-humidifying). Outside is a BBQ area, walk round garden, an outside eating and sitting area and plenty of room to lounge around the pool on sunbeds.
Living Areas
The open plan living/ dining room is very spacious and includes a new 65 inch flat screen television with multi language UK, USA and European satellite channels (incl. Sky Sports, BT Sport, TV Series and movies). A bose sound bar with bluetooth can be used withg the TV or for outside music. Free 5G Wi-fi is available throughout the villa. Double patio doors lead to the poolside terrace and the dining area features a large dining table with 12 chairs. An outdoor seating sofa area makes the most of the late afternoon sun.
The large modern kitchen has been designed and fitted to a high standard and appliances include a microwave, dishwasher, oven, dual sinks and a new American style fridge freezer with integrated water/ ice dispenser and a TM5 Thermomix. There is a coffee perculator and sous vide equipemnt.There is an additional breakfast table with seating for 8 in the kitchen. There is a separate, large, utility room that has a new Miele washing machine and separate Bosch tumble dryer. The kitchen also opens through double French doors onto the outside dining area and poolside terrace.
Bedrooms and bathrooms
Both bedrooms (bedrooms 4 & 5) on the ground floor are twin bedrooms, each with en-suite shower rooms, and there is an additional downstairs guest cloakroom with shower and mini-bath, positioned off the entrance hallway.
Bedrooms 1,2 and 3 are located on the first floor of the villa. All rooms are en-suite. The master bedroom has a four poster bed and en-suite bath with additional shower unit. All of the first floor bedrooms have balconies with superb views over the Salgados golf course and distance sea views.
Outside Space
Outside, the villa is surrounded by gardens, including newly planted orange and lemon trees. The swimming pool is in a figure of eight configuration and measures approximately 9mx 5m, with a roller cover and optional pool heating which is available for a supplementary charge of £190 pw. The pool is located in a very private hedged area of the garden. The poolside terrace has a large dining area from which to enjoy meals cooked on the traditional double barbecue, there is also a wood fired pizza oven. the poolside terraces are a good size with 10 new sunloungers and sunshades, surrounded by the lawns and gardens.
Location
In the local area you are spoilt for choice for leisure activities, with the golf course at Salgados and the beaches at Gale and Salgados all within a short five minute drive. The marina of Albufeira and the famous Old Town can all be reached within a 15 minute drive. There is a selection of bars and restaurants within close walking distance, including traditional Portuguese and a homely Italian restaurant. The villa is located in the central Algarve and is with easy reach of all the beaches and attractions along this beautiful Atlantic coastline.
The Algarve has over 300 days of sunshine and year and the temperature is moderated by the sea breeze.
Other Items
Maid service- one week bookings will receive a mid-week clean and towel change. Two week bookings will receive mid-week cleaning and towel changes and an additional weekend clean and bed linen change. Foodpacks are available upon request, please enquire for further details.
Other features include
Kitchen Area : 2 x Coffee Makers, Microwave, toaster, electric juicer, thermomix TM5, Oven, Electric Hob, Sous Vide equipment, American fridge/freezer with filtered water and ice maker, cups, plates, cutlery, cookware etc.
Prices for 2024/5 now available
Reg. No. 17242/AL
With sustainability in mind a new solar power system has been installed. The Villa also has 5G wifi throughout, new double BBQ, and pizza oven, air conditioning, laundry room, games room with table tennis, darts and pool, and parking for up to 8 cars.
The villa is located on a small private estate, with no through traffic, called Quinta de Amizade (Friendship Farm). The beautiful local beaches are within a 5 minute drive, or alternatively for those who prefer gentle exercise, it's an approximately 30 minute walk. Local restaurants and cafes are just a 10 minute stroll away.
The villa has 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms and is built on three levels. The ground floor comprises of a large open plan living/ dining room, guest cloakroom, kitchen, utility room and bedrooms four and five. The lower level of the property houses a large double garage with a table tennis table and pool table. The villa’s upper storey consists of bedrooms one, two and three, all with balconies and views to the sea. The villa is located on a small private estate of nine villas and is secured with a full alarm system and a safe. It is fully air conditioned (cooling, heating and de-humidifying). Outside is a BBQ area, walk round garden, an outside eating and sitting area and plenty of room to lounge around the pool on sunbeds.
Living Areas
The open plan living/ dining room is very spacious and includes a new 65 inch flat screen television with multi language UK, USA and European satellite channels (incl. Sky Sports, BT Sport, TV Series and movies). A bose sound bar with bluetooth can be used withg the TV or for outside music. Free 5G Wi-fi is available throughout the villa. Double patio doors lead to the poolside terrace and the dining area features a large dining table with 12 chairs. An outdoor seating sofa area makes the most of the late afternoon sun.
The large modern kitchen has been designed and fitted to a high standard and appliances include a microwave, dishwasher, oven, dual sinks and a new American style fridge freezer with integrated water/ ice dispenser and a TM5 Thermomix. There is a coffee perculator and sous vide equipemnt.There is an additional breakfast table with seating for 8 in the kitchen. There is a separate, large, utility room that has a new Miele washing machine and separate Bosch tumble dryer. The kitchen also opens through double French doors onto the outside dining area and poolside terrace.
Bedrooms and bathrooms
Both bedrooms (bedrooms 4 & 5) on the ground floor are twin bedrooms, each with en-suite shower rooms, and there is an additional downstairs guest cloakroom with shower and mini-bath, positioned off the entrance hallway.
Bedrooms 1,2 and 3 are located on the first floor of the villa. All rooms are en-suite. The master bedroom has a four poster bed and en-suite bath with additional shower unit. All of the first floor bedrooms have balconies with superb views over the Salgados golf course and distance sea views.
Outside Space
Outside, the villa is surrounded by gardens, including newly planted orange and lemon trees. The swimming pool is in a figure of eight configuration and measures approximately 9mx 5m, with a roller cover and optional pool heating which is available for a supplementary charge of £190 pw. The pool is located in a very private hedged area of the garden. The poolside terrace has a large dining area from which to enjoy meals cooked on the traditional double barbecue, there is also a wood fired pizza oven. the poolside terraces are a good size with 10 new sunloungers and sunshades, surrounded by the lawns and gardens.
Location
In the local area you are spoilt for choice for leisure activities, with the golf course at Salgados and the beaches at Gale and Salgados all within a short five minute drive. The marina of Albufeira and the famous Old Town can all be reached within a 15 minute drive. There is a selection of bars and restaurants within close walking distance, including traditional Portuguese and a homely Italian restaurant. The villa is located in the central Algarve and is with easy reach of all the beaches and attractions along this beautiful Atlantic coastline.
The Algarve has over 300 days of sunshine and year and the temperature is moderated by the sea breeze.
Other Items
Maid service- one week bookings will receive a mid-week clean and towel change. Two week bookings will receive mid-week cleaning and towel changes and an additional weekend clean and bed linen change. Foodpacks are available upon request, please enquire for further details.
Other features include
Kitchen Area : 2 x Coffee Makers, Microwave, toaster, electric juicer, thermomix TM5, Oven, Electric Hob, Sous Vide equipment, American fridge/freezer with filtered water and ice maker, cups, plates, cutlery, cookware etc.
Prices for 2024/5 now available
Reg. No. 17242/AL
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please ensure all a/c units are off and key has been replaced into the lockbox.
Please take all rubbish to the bins at the road entrance
Have a safe trip home
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 17242/AL
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Albufeira
Located in Albufeira, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. Albufeira Marina and Balaia Golf Village are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Salgados Beach and Gale Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Aqualand Algarve, or check out an event or a game at Albufeira Stadium. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and mountain biking nearby.

Guia, Faro District
What's nearby
- Herdade dos Salgados Golf - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
- Salgados Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
- Gale Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
- Albufeira Marina - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
- Albufeira Old Town Square - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Bellavita - 3 min drive
- Birddie Restaurante - 15 min walk
- L14 - 4 min drive
- Zimzala - 5 min drive
- Pedras Amarelas - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by David Matthews

Married for 35 years, with adult children Now retired, but previously worked in the NHS. My wife is a retired deputy head of a primary school.
Why they chose this property
We purchased this property to rent initially, but also as a retirement villa in the long term. After 4 months and over 100 viewings, this stood out for its quiet location, privacy, and space.
What makes this property unique
Situated on a private estate of 9 villas with no through road.
Quite private location
Swimming Pool with ability to heat if required
65 inch TV
All new tiled bathrooms with Hans Grohe showers for 2019
3 new sofas
Underfloor heating and air conditioning
Fireplace
All ensuite bedrooms
Quite private location
Swimming Pool with ability to heat if required
65 inch TV
All new tiled bathrooms with Hans Grohe showers for 2019
3 new sofas
Underfloor heating and air conditioning
Fireplace
All ensuite bedrooms
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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