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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
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8700-176 Olhao, Algarve
Ria Formosa Natural Park
Place, Ria Formosa Natural Park
6 min drive
Estoi Palace
Place, Estoi Palace
6 min drive
Parque Natural da Ria Formosa
Place, Parque Natural da Ria Formosa
7 min drive
Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
17 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Crib
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Villa with Private Swimming Pool / WI-Fi / Pet friendly
Casa Barbara is a carefully restored, rustic-style house, dating back around a hundred years. A beamed ceiling, thick walls and a fireplace retain the rustic theme of the living room, along with arched open doorways accessing other parts of the house, including the country kitchen. Two twin bedrooms overlooking the rear garden and the swimming pool and sharing a bathroom. The third bedroom, a double, overlooking a little garden, has an en-suite bathroom reached by two steps and an adjoining sitting room. Villa is countryside location 2km from Pechao village and 5km from water front bars and restaurants in Olhao, away from crowds but still easy reach of major resorts and golfing facilities.------ Corona-virus Update
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Amenities
Pool
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Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 13657/AL
About the area
Olhao
Located in Olhao, this villa is in a rural area. Olhao Harbour and Faro Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Faro Island Beach. Algarve Living Science Center and Centro de Artes e Ofícios are also worth visiting.
Parque Natural da Ria Formosa - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
Olhao Harbour - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
Olhao Municipal Market - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
Getting around
Faro Station - 22 min drive
Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 20 min drive
Restaurants
Pronto A Comer "O Tacho - 5 min drive
Pastelaria Padaria "O Forno - 6 min drive
McDonald's - 6 min drive
Dulci Caffé - 6 min drive
Kubo Caffe - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Villa with Private Swimming Pool / WI-Fi / Pet friendly have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Villa with Private Swimming Pool / WI-Fi / Pet friendly?
As of 3 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa with Private Swimming Pool / WI-Fi / Pet friendly on 3 Apr 2026 start from AU$315, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Villa with Private Swimming Pool / WI-Fi / Pet friendly pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Villa with Private Swimming Pool / WI-Fi / Pet friendly?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Villa with Private Swimming Pool / WI-Fi / Pet friendly?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Villa with Private Swimming Pool / WI-Fi / Pet friendly?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Villa with Private Swimming Pool / WI-Fi / Pet friendly located?
Situated in a rural location, this villa is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Ria Formosa Natural Park and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Parque Natural da Ria Formosa. Olhao Municipal Market and Ruins of Milreu are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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We had a wonderful stay at the casa, with a really nice garden and swimming pool. Suzana is very helpful and supporting. In short, we enjoyed it a lot!
We really enjoyed our stay at Casa Barbara, the villa is very comfortable, clean and well equipped. The outside space is fantastic with a good sized pool, ample sun beds, shades and tables. Suzana was a wonderful host. Highly recommended.
The villa is beautifully maintained and a great size. The pool is surprisingly large and a highlight of the villa. The garden is also very well kept. Suzana is the best host, making sure that everything was perfect for us.This villa works well for a family holiday, including time at the villa and pool, and it is also well located for visiting Olhão, Faro and the rest of the region.
A beautiful villa in a beautiful part of the Algarve. Suzana was extremely helpful and friendly. We all loved the pool and Olhao is such a gorgeous town. We hope to come again. Highly recommend that everyone book. Also, we loved the little lizards.
Lovely villa a short drive from the airport and Olhao. Met by Suzana despite it being almost midnight when we arrived. She is so nice and helpful and not at all intrusive. As others have said the pool is huge and so refreshing with good quality sunbeds and you can sunbathe in privacy. The villa has everything you would need, very well stocked and the rooms are a good size and with air conditioning in the bedrooms. We have stayed in villas for about 20 years and this is up there with the best.
Best villa we’ve ever stayed in abroad… suzanna and husband great hosts and always available if needed. Pool lovely and gardens beautiful…
Car needed here although the Ubers were brilliant and really reasonably priced.
Unique style. Beautifully equipped. Lovely trees and flowers in yard. Lovely shaded patio area for relaxing by pool. Great location to tour Olhao and surrounding area.
Really quiet and tranquil but a bit rural. Uber was a godsend and suggest you download the app before going.
Suzana was very helpful throughout our stay.
A great place to unwind!!!
Lovely gardens to the villa, with wonderful swimming pool, and a relaxing covered area which was most welcome to escape the hot sunshine.within the villa everything you could ever wish for
We had an absolutely amazing holiday at this gorgeous villa. Huge pool, great villa layout, in a beautiful rural location. The garden is so well kept with stunning selection of plants. We spent most evenings in the bbq area, with walks in the local area to explore the landscape and wildlife. 10 minute easy drive from Olhão. Suzana the host was fantastic and made sure we were settled in and had everything we need. Would highly recommend for families looking for pool time and quiet location, with easy access to the rest of Algarve with a hire car.
Excellent, evrything and more we hioed for. The pool was amazing, very big and plenty of sun loungers. The garden area was lovely
Having the air con in the bedrooms was a god send.
we loved it. (Famuly of 4, 2 adults 2 teens, 16 and 14)
We arrived late and Suzana waited up to give us our keys and also made sure we had bread, milk and breakfast and lunch supplies. The house was spacious, rustic and had working air conditioning.
The pool was amazing and we spent most of our time outside by the pool.
There are lots of day trips available, beaches, waterparks, watersports, towns...
What a fabulous holiday, i definitely recommend staying here!
If we are ever lucky enough to return to this area of the Algarve, we would not want to stay anywhere else! Suzana was wonderful. We loved the oranges from her garden that she supplied us with - what fantastic, fresh orange juice every morning. There was no shortage of supplies in the villa; from a very well stocked kitchen to charcoal for the bbq. Obrigado Suzana!
Suzanna is a great host, friendly and helpful. The villa is wonderful, plenty of space, a great size pool and beautiful gardens. We are a family of four and there was plenty of space inside and out. A rural location, a car is a must to enjoy the neighbouring areas or to explore further a field. The villa is well equipped. We had a fabulous 10 days enjoying fun in the sun.
Great Villa in very rural location (car is a must). Suzana was the perfect host, made us very welcome and ensured we had everything we wanted. The pool was lovely, although not heated. We ate out a few times, most local restaurants only take cash but the local hotel, Quinta dos Poetas, is only a 3 minute drive and has an excellent set menu to 20 Euro. Villa ideally located for Olhau (10 Mins) and Tivira (25 mins). Overall a lovely hotel and villa
Had a really good time here. The villa has everything you need and the aircon is much appreciated in 35-40 degrees!! Suzana was the perfect host, met us on arrival and popped in regularly to water the plants. The only thing we couldn’t find on the listing was the hot tub but no way we needed any more hot that 11 days!! The only thing to watch out for was wasps in the pool, nobody’s fault but just in case of small children trying to ‘save’ them :-)
Loved sitting at night or early morning watching the various wildlife that visited the beautiful gardens
The area was remote, you definitely need a car here
It was perfect!
Family holiday in September with three adult offspring
I can thoroughly recommend this property to anyone wanting to visit the Algarve but wanting somewhere less developed and touristy. The property was lovely, really well maintained and the owner Susanna had obviously paid a great deal of care and attention to what people need in a villa. The villa was difficult to find when arriving late in the dark from the airport but Susanna arranged to be there when we arrived and was happy to come and rescue us when we got hopelessly lost! She lived close by and left us feeling she would happily come and help us if needed. The pool was great, a good size for swimming in once you had braved the cold we could have happily spent all our time round it but there was plenty to see and do in the area which kept us busy. Thank you so much Susanna for making our holiday!