Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
Heated pool
Swim in comfort year-round in the heated pool, a rare find in this location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Near Carvoeiro Beach
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Private pool
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue
Explore the area
Carvoeiro, Faro District
Carvoeiro Beach
Place, Carvoeiro Beach
12 min walk
Carvoeiro Boardwalk
Place, Carvoeiro Boardwalk
15 min walk
Algar Seco Rocks
Place, Algar Seco Rocks
4 min drive
Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
56 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Toilet 1
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Villa With a Private Pool Within Walking Distance of Carvoeiro Town Centre
Villa Papoilas is a spacious 4-bedroomed villa with a private swimming pool, which can be heated for an extra cost, within 10min walk to Carvoeiro town centre and its beach. The villa is well equipped and fully air-conditioned and has fibre optic internet.
All accommodation is on the main ground floor: two double bedrooms and two twin rooms, en-suite bathroom to the master bedroom, a second full bathroom with double sinks and a large walk-in shower, further separate toilet, lounge and the dining area and a fully equipped kitchen. The lounge and the dining area open to the terrace which leads to the swimming pool. There are steps from the terrace down but with a child gate on top of the stairs. The private pool is about 5x9m and has a shallow end with Roman steps for easy access. Built-in BBQ and an outdoor sink, seating areas and sun beds (8). Optional pool heating is charged at 250€/week.The villa is located in the end of a small cul-de-sac road with secure parking (lockable gates to the road). Some sea views from the garden but especially from the roof terrace.
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The property is destined for family holidays and couples sharing. We do not accept (young) single groups, or hen and stag parties.
A refundable breakage deposit is collected on arrival.
Important information
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Property Registration Number 21072/AL
Property # 8140529
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector 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
About the area
Lagoa
Located in Lagoa, this villa is near a water park and near the beach. Portimão Marina and Albufeira Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Carvoeiro Beach and Benagil Beach. Slide and Splash Water Park and Aqualand Algarve are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
Churrasqueira & Cozinha Tradicional - 9 min walk
Jota Lita - 13 min walk
Restaurante Oasis - 9 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Villa With a Private Pool Within Walking Distance of Carvoeiro Town Centre have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Villa With a Private Pool Within Walking Distance of Carvoeiro Town Centre?
As of 28 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa With a Private Pool Within Walking Distance of Carvoeiro Town Centre on 2 Oct 2026 start from AU$550, 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 a Private Pool Within Walking Distance of Carvoeiro Town Centre pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Villa With a Private Pool Within Walking Distance of Carvoeiro Town Centre?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Villa With a Private Pool Within Walking Distance of Carvoeiro Town Centre?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Villa With a Private Pool Within Walking Distance of Carvoeiro Town Centre?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is Villa With a Private Pool Within Walking Distance of Carvoeiro Town Centre located?
Situated near the beach, this villa is within 1 mi (2 km) of Carvoeiro Boardwalk and Carvoeiro Beach. Paraiso Beach and Algar Seco Rocks are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a wonderful stay at the villa. It is well equipped, spacious and has a fantastic outside BBQ/pool area. The pool was lovely and warm and enjoyed lots by our daughter. Would recommend!
Really lovely villa up the top of the hill. Lovely pool area and great to relax and sunbath. Great space and large rooms and kiving room area.
Great location and we even enjoyed walking up the hill. Recommended!
We had a wonderful stay here during a mini heatwave. The aircon throughout the house worked like a dream. The kitchen was well equipped. We had a few BBQs and my husband commented on how good it was, good height options for the grill. Short walk into the town, as others have commented it is a steep hill, be prepared for a calves workout!We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed as a group of 8 adults
Great villa within easy reach of centre. Quite a steep hill but taxis very cheap if you don't fancy the walk back.
Well presented and very clean.
Would stay there again.
Perfect!
Great communication with host.
Transfers organised for us.
Villa spacious and clean.
Perfect for our family group of 7 adults ranging from aged 21 to 75
Great villa that met all our family holiday requirements
A very spacious villa, in a quiet area, with all required facilities, including a pool that was the perfect size and temperature for a family. Great location with just a short walk into Carvoeiro. Sam, the property manager, dealt with any questions very quickly. Overall we had a great trip and would highly recommend this villa
Neil C.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2021
Hi Neil.
Thank you for your comments and I hope that you and the family will return soon either to Villa Papoilas or any other of our rental properties.
Best regards
Sam
Very clean property - nice little welcome pack. All bedrooms with aircon . A really lovely pool and pleasant gardens. We didn’t hire a car as the town was only a 10 minute walk but the hill down ( and up!) is really steep so a car would be recommended.
Overall it ticked all the boxes for us and would recommend
to to others.
This is a really great villa, with good facilities. Communication with manager was excellent and the problems we had were sorted out promptly. When we arrived the first time we used the sunbeds one of them collapsed (too much UV destroyed fabric), Sam the manager replaced sunbeds with new ones.The pillows in this villa desperately need replacing as they are very lumpy.I marked down location, because although not far (0.7 mile) it is a very steep hill down to the beach/town, and an even steeper one back up! That said taxis were cheap and plentiful.
Clive. A H.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jörgen F.
27 July 2018
Beautiful villa with everthing you need
We spent a week in villa Papoilas in July 2018. We were eight people from 3 to 79 years of age. We enjoyed it very much, the villa had everything we needed, spacious, well-equiped kitchen, perfect pool. And location was fine, 10 minutes walk to the village/beach (which is 15 min to come back up the hill). We had a rental car which we mainly used for going to the large supermarket (10 min).
Jörgen F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2020
Dear Jorgen
Thank you for your review which is greatly appreciated and I am glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. It would be a pleasure to welcome you and the family back to Villa Papoilas or to any of the other villas I manage in the area.
Best regards
Sam Carr
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bill B.
26 Sept 2018
Perfectly located villa
Along with 2 other couples my wife and I spent a wonderful 9 days in the villa. It's charm is augmented by the professional set up from Sam who manages it to Celia who comes in and tidies up and cleans. Extremely well equipped , comfortable , airy and spacious it's perfect for couples or families. Our holiday was made even better by us being allowed to take our dog who loved roaming the lovely gardens.
The villa is a 10 minute walk to the centre of Carvoeiro ...15 minutes return due to the hill!
I highly recommend the villa.
Beautiful villa in great location close to the centre of Carvoeiro which was only ten minute walk down the hill. Longer coming back, especially pushing a buggy up the steep hill, but taxis very cheap.
Villa was very well equipped and pool was perfect for relaxing. A number of steps down to the pool area from the verandah but safety gates fitted for young chindren. Beautiful sea views from the roof.
The property was well equipped and no shortage of kitchen utensils/crockery. The pool was large and Sam was brilliant at arranging the heating of it for our 13 month old so she didn’t get to cold in the water. Bedrooms were a really good size, plus bathrooms. Built in BBQ was used twice in our week’s stay. The only thing we struggled with was the walk to and from the town centre as there was a steep road to contend with. Having a 75 year old and also a pushchair was a little daunting, but made the most of taxis which was not to expensive between 5 of us. Overall a lovely holiday had!
Needs more maintenance. Some footpaths had bricks missing, some locks on doors did not operate as they should and an awful permanent smell of drains from the cloakroom WC such that the window had to be kept open.
Verified traveller
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2023
Dear Alan
Thank you for your feedback. It is always appreciated when people are honest in their reviews although it is also difficult to address any issues retrospectively.
I believe you refer to the locks on the sliding patio doors which unfortunately did not work perfectly when you stayed. However, I happy to inform that these have been rectified as completely new set of double-glazed patio doors with 3-point locking system have been installed in the living room and all bedrooms. This had been scheduled for the beginning of the season but due to reasons out of our control, the supplier got delayed.
Footpath bricks on the back of the house have come loose (tree roots) and also will be attended to after the season.
We spoke about the toilet issue when you were here and as we didn't want to disturb your stay, the drains have been checked and cleaned since. I didn't appreciate from our conversation that this was such a major issue for you stay, otherwise we would have acted whilst you were at the villa.
Best regards Sam
This is a wonderful villa for a family holiday and we really enjoyed our stay there. There are four good sized bedrooms, including the master bedroom with an en-suite, and they all have air conditioning. The pool area works really well, with a decent sized swimming pool and plenty of space around it for sun loungers, as well as a built in family sized barbecue and seating area which we used several times. And we found that the flow from the living room onto the balcony and then down to the pool worked really well. There were six of us and we could all do what we wanted in comfort but still feel in contact with everyone else. The villa is quiet but only a short walk from the lively town of Carvoeiro where there are plenty of shops and restaurants - the walk back is up a steep hill as others have noted but you can get a taxi instead for under €5.
Tim L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2023
Dear Tim
Thank you for your thorough review. It was a pleasure to have you and your family as our guests.
Best regards Sam
The villa was as described. Sam was fast in communicating and definitely facilitated both our entry and exit from the villa.The children enjoyed the pool immensely though the weather was a bit chilly. We either walked into town and took an Uber back or drove down and back. The kitchen was well equipped and the house was comfortable even though a bit outdated and with an unrepaired broken water line in the master bedroom.. Our main issue was the laundry. With two children and light packing, we needed to wash clothes. The washer was perfect, but the drying racks kept blowing over. A line for hanging clothes would really help. Despite the described downsides, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay there and would recommend it, especially for families with children who enjoy pools.
The house is located about a 10-minute walk to Carvoeiro, which has a beach and numerous restaurants. The kitchen included most of the things that you need, but would benefit from some larger pots and storage containers. The bedrooms were spacious and had plenty of closet space. And, the pool and garden area provided a lovely place to relax.Sam the host, was a pleasure to work with. Communication was easy via What's App or email and she responded very quickly to all questions. The check-in and check-out process was smooth. Overall, this house provides an excellent base to explore the Algarve, while also being within walking distance of Carvoeiro.
Great Villa in a good location. Communication with Sam was excellent . Villa clean, and kitchen well equipped with all you need.Air conditioning worked well.Highly recommended for a stay.
Really great location, Carvoeiro within walking distance. Really nice clean heated pool. The villa has everything you could need for a great relaxing holiday. We had a small issue on one day that the host sorted within 20 minutes of me contacting them.
We had a great holiday, the villa is very welcoming and homely. There is everything you need - wonderful pool, well equipped kitchen and comfy beds. Lots of space for families. Sam was very helpful. Couldn't recommend it highly enough.
Rien à dire tout était parfait pour passer des vacances en famille. Maison et piscine très propre .
Proximité de la page malgré une colline à remonter pour rentrer.
Très bon accueil, Sam est très agréable. Nous reviendrons.
Idalina T.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bridget N.
14 July 2018
Fantastic
We had a brilliant holiday with our family. The villa had every home comfort and was great for the children who loved the swimming pool and the garden. Everything was spotless and well kept and actually looks better than the photos show. I would definitely recommend this villa as it’s in a excellent location just a short walk into carvoeiro and it’s lovely sheltered beach and has lots of restaurants and bars although it’s a steep hill walking back you can get a taxi which costs about 4-5 euros.
Bridget N.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2020
Dear Mrs Newman
Thank you for your review which is greatly appreciated. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay at the villa and we look forward to welcoming you again.
Best regards
Sam Carr