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Villa with Private Swimming Pool / WI-Fi / Pet friendly

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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and a palm tree.
A white building with a tiled roof, a small porch, and a garden with various plants and flowers.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a sink.
A living room with a fireplace, television, and dining area with chairs and a table.
A white villa with a tiled roof, a swimming pool, and a stone courtyard.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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8700-176 Olhao, Algarve
  • Place, Ria Formosa Natural Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Estoi Palace
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Olhao Harbour
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

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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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 13657/AL
Property # 8042549
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
On-site 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 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

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. Centro Cultural e de Inovação de Bordeira and Algarve Living Science Center are also worth visiting.
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8700-176 Olhao, Algarve

What's nearby

  • Ria Formosa Natural Park - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Estoi Palace - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Parque Natural da Ria Formosa - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Olhao Harbour - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Olhao Municipal Market - 8 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Faro Station - 22 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pronto A Comer "O Tacho - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pastelaria Padaria "O Forno - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dulci Caffé - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Novo Oceano - ‬6 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.

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. Capela de Nossa Senhora da Soledade and Olhao Municipal Market are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 78 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and peaceful property. AC works great and the pool was spotless.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful site and great helpful assistance from the hostess.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were met by our host Suzana, who was delight to meet. The property was just lovely, plenty of space and every requirement well catered for. It was immaculately clean too. The outside gardens were beautiful. In a lovely rural spot too. All in all we had a brilliant time at the villa and hope to return some day.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic stay!

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!
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very relaxing stay

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent villa

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.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

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.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A quiet place to unwind

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!!!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

July 2024

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Casablanca

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
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great!

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)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic stay

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Family summer holiday

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!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Hot weather and great holiday home

As in all previous reviews, this property is a great holiday home and Suzana and her husband are extremely helpful hosts. We had a lovely two weeks by the pool, but also visited Aquashow Park, took a boat tour from Amacao de pera down the coast to see the Benagil caves, visited Vilamoura, Olhos d'Agua, Albufeira and Tavira for dinner and walkabout. Lots to see and do with not too long a drive, less than 10 mins to local or international grocery stores eg Lidl/Aldi. Our two young granddaughters had the best time in the pool.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun in the sun

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.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our Olhao retreat

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super Villa

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
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous 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!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jolie maison, spacieuse. Très propre et bien équipée. Grande piscine et coin extérieur agréable avec barbecue. Très joli jardin. Accueil très chaleureux et hôte disponible. A 10mn du centre ville.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très bon séjour. Tout était exactement comme sur les photos. On a bien profité de la piscine. La villa est située dans une zone tranquille et avec une voiture on accède facilement aux plages et aux villes alentours. Noter bien "casa Barbara" sur GPS (on n'était pas tout à fait au bon endroit mais Suzana est venu nous récupérer)
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time at this beautiful villa. Suzana was a fabulous host.We arrived later in the evening and Suzana met us and showed us round having also got us some basic supplies, milk bread rolls cheese, tea, etc. The villa was spotless and well maintained. The garden and the pool were fantastic. Suzana popped round a couple of times to water the plants, and change the beds if we had wanted. We spent a lovely holiday relaxing by the pool. Handy washing machine and drying space up on the roof terrace. Shops are a short drive into town where you can get everything you need. The villa kitchen was well stocked with cooking utensils, plates and all manner of pots and pans. Air con in all the bedrooms. I would not hesitate to return to this lovely place. If you are looking for a relaxing holiday in a quiet location this is ideal.Thank you Suzana for a lovely holiday'
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hôte très présente et disponible Maison bien équipée Facile d accès et proche de Faro
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

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