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Welcoming family villa Near Santa Barbara De Nexe, with Private Pool

Family-friendly villa with water park and outdoor pool

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Welcome to our friendly and comfortable villa. A real "Home from Home"
The modern heated private pool is an ideal spot to relax with family and friends
With plenty of options for relaxing in the sun or shade.
The roman steps are ideal for children to learn to swim or play in shallow water
There are mountain and countryside views from the poolside.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Faro, Faro
  • Place, Estoi Palace
    â€Ș3 min drive‬
  • Place, Faro Marina
    â€Ș15 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Town Square
    â€Ș15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    â€Ș16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Upstairs Landing

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Welcoming family villa Near Santa Barbara De Nexe, with Private Pool

Extremely comfortable, modern, south facing villa with lovely views towards the sea. Private, but not isolated location. Private, heated swimming pool with terrace and barbeque area in large garden. Private setting. Air conditioning/heating in all bedrooms. Free wi-fi available. Easy access to some wonderful restaurants and cafes in nearby Santa Barbara de Nexe, Sao Bras de Alportel and in Estoi. Comfortably furnished and well equipped, an ideal base for a family holiday, for golfing getaways and for exploring the region.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please make sure that both front door keys are left in the key safe on your departure.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 18887/AL

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Faro

Located in Faro, this villa is in a rural area. While the natural beauty of Faro Island Beach and Falesia Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Vilamoura Marina. Travelling with kids? Consider Algarve Living Science Center, or check out an event or a game at Algarve Stadium. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Faro, Faro

What's nearby

  • Estoi Palace - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Faro Marina - 15 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Old Town Square - 15 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Faro Cathedral - 15 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Faro Island Beach - 19 min drive - 19.0 km

Getting around

  • Loule Station - 15 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • â€ȘAmor Perfeito (Casa De ChĂĄ) - ‬12 min drive
  • â€ȘPratus Come - ‬10 min drive
  • â€ȘMahalo Restaurant & Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • â€ȘRestaurante IKEA - ‬11 min drive
  • â€ȘPastelaria Bom Gosto - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Welcoming family villa Near Santa Barbara De Nexe, with Private Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Welcoming family villa Near Santa Barbara De Nexe, with Private Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Welcoming family villa Near Santa Barbara De Nexe, with Private Pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Welcoming family villa Near Santa Barbara De Nexe, with Private Pool?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcoming family villa Near Santa Barbara De Nexe, with Private Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcoming family villa Near Santa Barbara De Nexe, with Private Pool located?

This family-friendly Faro villa is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Ruins of Milreu and Santa Barbara de Nexe Church. Modelo Supermarket and Forum Algarve Mall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eileen M.

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

Amazing stay in Faro

First time in Portugal and we couldn’t have had a more wonderful time at this beautiful villa. Spotlessly clean, everything you need and more. I would highly recommend and would like to thank the home owners and VRBO.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy F.

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

Spacious, private, all the extras!

We loved the outdoor spaces of this villa. There were so many, we didn't even use all the different spaces. The pool is relaxing and private, with lights for night swimming and plenty of floats/pool noodles. The views from the upper balcony, especially at night, are stunning! It was really nice to have umbrellas by the pool and a covered outdoor dining area. There's even a pizza oven, which we did use, and it was great!The beds were very comfortable and we appreciated having air-conditioning in each bedroom. The kitchen was also well equipped.We've stayed at many vacation rentals and this place is at the top! It's a great place to spend time as a group, but also have room to each do your own thing. If we come back to the area, we will definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry P.

Spacious and well equipped villa

We really liked this villa, especially the pool area which was beautiful. The villa is only 15 minutes from Faro airport and just a couple of kilometres to the A22 junction making it very well positioned to explore the whole Algarve. Internally the villa is very spacious and would sleep six very comfortably, the master suite upstairs is quite separate from the two twins on the ground floor and has a lovely terrace overlooking the countryside and distant sea view. Loved it.
Stayed 19 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

The S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful villa in an ideal location, would not hesitate to recommend and we will be booking to return
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved our stay at Casa da bica this place really does have everything right from a Smooth check in to all the kitchen facilities you will need , this place has it all , cool boxes for the beech/water park, pool inflatables and a treasure chest of pool toys, great living area indoors and out, plenty of comfortable seating , brilliant bbq/pizza oven , pool area fantastic and plenty umbrellas to escape from the summer sun, in all honesty words could not do this place justice, as stated in previous reviews that this is the best villa to have stayed in we have to agree this is the best , very private and secluded a car would be advised tho the Ubers great in the area. So thank you very much Graham and pat for sharing this villa with us Definitely hope in the future to be back
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mrs Fay Evans E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

A short break to visit friends

Catching up with people we knew when we lived in Portugal
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonja S.

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

Toller Familenurlaub

Wir hatten tolle 10 tage in der Villa Bica . Es war alles da was gebraucht wurde. Die villa ist fĂŒr familie mit kindern sehr zu empfehlen. Der pool wurde tĂ€glich genutzt. Die villa bica ist sehr zu empfehlen.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacques A.

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

TrĂšs bien

TrĂšs trĂšs bien mais pour l’adresse il faudrait ajouter quelques prĂ©cisions merci beaucoup
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luise M.

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

Schöne Villa mit großem Garten

Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit in der Villa. Es gibt viel Platz und alles war sehr sauber. Es gibt viele Details fĂŒr kleine Kinder, wie ein Hochstuhl, Babybett, Kindersitze fĂŒr das Auto und sogar einen Kinderwagen. Das Bett war fĂŒr unser Baby schon vorbereitet Wir haben den Garten sehr genossen und der Pool war warm genug, dass wir ihn auch im November nutzen konnten. Wir hatten schlechtes Wetter aber mit dem Kamin war es sehr gemĂŒtlich. Wir können die Villa sehr fĂŒr Familien empfehlen. Die Umgebung ist sehr ruhig. Man braucht auf jeden Fall ein Auto. Die Kommunikation war immer schnell und freundlich. Vielen Dank!
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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

The best yet

1st of all the pictures just don’t do Casa de Bica justice. It’s truly beautiful and we felt at home right away. Casa de Bica has everything and more that you need to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. It has a great selection of games for iinside and poolside. It’s well looked after and spotless and is a real credit to Pat and Graham and their team We’ve been visiting the Algarve for 24 yrs and this is the best we’ve stayed at and can’t wait to return Sam & Chris
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

clare s.

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

Heavenly

Fantastic property with lovely modern kitchen and bathrooms. Comfortable beds. Fantastic contact with owners. Great location too. Very very well equipped. Tidy layout. Good sized bedrooms. Peaceful location. Warm pool with ample space around. A great array of pool toys too.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward W.

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

Family holiday

Lovely clean villa
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie G.

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

Excellentes vacances

Merci Ă  Graham et Pat pour leurs gentillesses. La villa est magnifique trĂšs propre avec tout le nĂ©cessaire et mĂȘme au delĂ . La piscine Ă©tait trĂšs bien chauffĂ©e. Nous vous conseillons cette villa oĂč nous avons passĂ© un excellent sĂ©jour.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iris S.

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

Paradies

Die Villa liegt traumhaft und zentral. Die Ausstattung ist perfekt, es fehlt an nichts, super sauber, sehr bequem und schön. Sehr nette Vermieter mit netten Kontakt. Wir konnten unseren Urlaub komplett genießen. Vielen Dank Graham und Pat.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

berangere s., France

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

Superbe villa

Nous avons passé un merveilleux séjour. La maison est spacieuse, agréable, propre et trÚs bien équipée. Graham est un hÎte parfait, souhaite que les locataires passent le meilleur séjour possible. La piscine est grande et chauffée, nous en avons beaucoup profité. Endroit trÚs calme sans vis a vis avec une vue dégagée et trÚs agréable. Nous recommandons fortement la location de cette maison. Encore merci a Graham et Pat
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Birinder Singh J., 1387 Asker Norway

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

Highly recommended!

The villa was spacious, comfortable, and clean! The grounds included the pool, a lovely BBQ area with a spectacular wood burning oven, and many little seating arrangements. The rooftop terrace affords a lovely view of the surroundings. We had a great communication with the owner. We would highly recommend this villa as a family friendly, holiday residence. Kind regards, Josan family, Norway
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raquel P.

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

Casa preciosa

Han sido unos dĂ­as verdaderamente geniales. La casa es muy bonita, limpia, espaciosa, con todos los detalles necesarios para hacer la estancia muy agradable.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine P.

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

Beautiful villa

The villa, gardens and pool are beautifully kept and as described . The owners have added lots of thoughtful touches such as a supply of inflatable pool toys, separate ( good quality ) pool towels and bath towels and additional portable air con/ heating units. There are plenty of options for shade and eating and the outside space is immaculate. The gardeners, pool cleaner and weekly maid all provided a thorough service, which was much appreciated. The weather was exceptionally hot while we were there, so we spent much of our time around the villa as it was just too hot to go far - the aircon was a necessity and much appreciated . The only downside was that we were plagued by mozzies in the evening and July is wasp season - they also plagued our meal times. Citronella candles and plug ins were provided but I’d recommend other guests use a strong repellent and extra plug ins - this is a rural area so it’s unavoidable. There are also fly screens on all the windows and doors but we were still bitten ( not stung). A nice beach within 20 minutes drive is Fuseta - very few British tourists, mostly Portuguese and French . The beach is a blue flag and patrolled - we went early morning to try to beat the heat. We had a wonderful holiday, it was the perfect villa to bring our two year old on her first trip abroad , the pool is very child friendly but also big enough to have a proper swim for the adults. This is definitely the best villa we have ever stayed in. Thank you Graham and Pat!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Excellent family stay

Communion with the owner orior to arrival was great, with all questiond answered speedily. The villa was fantastic with plenty of space inside and out. The pool area was fantastic. It was a lovely clean and warm pool with a great pool cover that was easy to use. There are lots of different outside eating areas including a well shadded dinning table area. Inside was great with a large fridge freezer and an extra fridge wgich we used for drinks. Kitchen was very well equipped including a coffee machine which was used daily. Overall a great villa with spectacular views across the algarve to the sea.
Stayed 15 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana C.

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

Excellent

TrÚs belle maison dans les hauteurs de Faro. Elle est équipée de tout ce qu'il faut pour passer un agréable séjour. Je conseille vivement de louer la villa. Excellent hÎte ! Merci beaucoup !
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

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

Excellent stay at the villa!

This is by far the best villa we have ever stayed at. It was extremely well equipped with everything you could ever need and felt like a home from home. The villa itself is extremely spacious, the pool area was great and the outdoor bbq and oven meant we could cook and eat outside most days. We will most definitely be back for another visit!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paulo T.

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

Excelente propriedade

Excelente propriedade, uma boa piscina, intertenimento para as crianças e todas as condiçÔes para uma semana bem passada. Apenas a Internet não funcionou muito bem..
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

david b.

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

Lovely villa and great pool villa had every thing you need for a relaxing holiday

Absolutely brilliant
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leonor S.

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

Maravilhoso

É a segunda vez que passamos fĂ©rias na Casa da Bica e uma vez mais nĂŁo nos desiludimos! A casa, a propriedade, a piscina, a limpeza, o acolhimento e assistĂȘncia, os proprietĂĄrios, sĂŁo excepcionais! FicĂĄmos encantados, tal como na primeira vez. Fomos surpreendidos com uma cozinha totalmente nova e a casa dispĂ”e de tudo o que possa imaginar ou precisar! O sossego, a vista, a piscina, a pĂ©rgola, a privacidade, a segurança, a higiene das roupas e a limpeza de toda a casa destacam-se. E se precisar ou tiver dĂșvidas sobre algo tem assistĂȘncia imediata. Obrigada uma vez mais Graham!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sara F.

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

Incredible, Amazing and VERY relaxing

The villa is exactly as described and the pictures were all very accurate. The pool was fab it was large and heated and had everything we needed! The BBQ area and outdoor seating area was so lovely and really enhanced our stay!! There were so. many lovely lilt extra touches that made our stay so relaxing and restful!! They had thought of everything!! I would defiantly recoupment this place to my family and friends and would want to stay there again! The location was very beautiful, peaceful and quiet. Perfect for a family vacation and very safe for young children. The villa was very family friendly and a short drive from most places. I would defiantly recommend hiring a car for your stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Graham Russell

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Hello, thank you for considering our Villa for your next holiday. Our whole family loves the climate and the visitor attractions in the Algarve - there is something for people of all ages. We have been spending holidays in the Algarve for the past 20 years - right from when our Children were young. We love the family atmosphere, the range of activities and the warm welcome from the local population. Historically we have preferred the Eastern Algarve, but brought a villa in the Central Algarve because it is a much more convenient location for a holiday & for travelling either East or West. We hope you enjoy looking at our Villa details. Regards, Graham and Pat.

Why they chose this property

We wanted to buy a Villa in an area that is really convenient for getting to the Tourist Attractions, Beaches and Golf Courses in the West, But not too far away from the more historic East, which is also a more traditional area with lovely restaurants. The area around Santa Barbara De Nexe and Estoi is really superb because it is convenient for the Airport and with excellent links to both East and West. The villa itself has good access to the main roads, but is in a quiet part of the countryside. When purchasing the villa we wanted somewhere that was quiet but not isolated, with it's own grounds in a private setting. We also wanted somewhere with plenty of space but with a lovely homely feel. This villa meets all of our needs perfectly. We hope it fits your needs for a wonderful holiday too.

What makes this property unique

The views from the verandas are great and you can see all the way to the Sea from the upstairs balcony. We are on the side of a hill on gently sloping ground which has been terraced. Because we are the villa highest up the hill of the small number of properties in our development it means that we have lovely views and both the house and pool area are private. This villa is not a commercial property - it is our holiday home and we have therefore taken time to put into it the things that we want to see and use when we are on holiday. So in the house you will find things like a Nintendo wii, a Playstation PS3 and a DVD playback system for all those films that you never get time to see at home, we also have an unlimited wi-fi facility. The kitchen also has those little extras not usually found in rental properties.

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