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Lovely Villa, perfect for a relaxing vacation, with pool and view to the coast.

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A rectangular pool with a geometric tile pattern, surrounded by a tiled deck with lounge chairs and a small table.
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Exterior
A house with a swimming pool, a lawn, and a view of the hills.
A villa with a swimming pool, a garden, and a view of the surrounding hills.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Cue up the fun
    One of the few properties with an on-site pool table.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
Sleeps 6•3 bedrooms•3 beds

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Monchique, Faro District
  • Place, Foia Mountain
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Alferce
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Monchique Thermal Springs
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portimao (PRM)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

suite

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

Lovely Villa, perfect for a relaxing vacation, with pool and view to the coast.

Set in the Serra de Monchique hills, Villa Casa Estrelicia is surrounded by pine, eucalyptus and cork trees. And the views seem to go on forever – on a clear day even the coast can be glimpsed. There’s no shortage of quiet spots to relax at this villa. The dining terrace extends right round the side of the house, with steps leading down to the pool.

The swimming pool at Villa Casa Estrelicia is sunk into a tiled terrace stocked with loungers and parasols. In front of the pool, the hillside dips down into sweeping views of the countryside.

A wood-burning stove set into a stone fireplace gives a homely feel to the open-plan dining and living area, a spacious area with comfy sofas. And two sets of French windows lead onto the lovely dining terrace. The kitchenette at Villa Casa Estrelicia serves up a good-sized cooker, microwave and fridge-freezer. Meanwhile, a barbecue weighs anchor outside.

PETS ARE ALLOWED (ONLY ONE PER BOOKING)

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking not allowed inside the house.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 2885/AL
Property # 8731444
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 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
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

Monchique

Located in Monchique, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the ocean. Alferce and Nossa Senhora do Desterro Convent are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Quinta Do Frances Winery and Golf Alamos. Loja do Mel e do Medronho and Mina Park are also worth visiting.
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Map
Monchique, Faro District

What's nearby

  • Foia Mountain - 10 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Alferce - 10 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Loja do Mel e do Medronho - 10 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Misericordia de Monchique Church - 12 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Monchique Thermal Springs - 12 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Portimao Station - 36 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Roxy Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪A Tasca do Petrol - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Velochique - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Encontro De Amigos - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Café Império - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Lovely Villa, perfect for a relaxing vacation, with pool and view to the coast. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Lovely Villa, perfect for a relaxing vacation, with pool and view to the coast. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Lovely Villa, perfect for a relaxing vacation, with pool and view to the coast.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lovely Villa, perfect for a relaxing vacation, with pool and view to the coast.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Villa, perfect for a relaxing vacation, with pool and view to the coast.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Villa, perfect for a relaxing vacation, with pool and view to the coast. located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Foia Mountain and within 6 miles (10 km) of Loja do Mel e do Medronho and Igreja Matriz. Alferce and Misericordia de Monchique Church are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bryan B.

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

absolutely beautiful place to stay

great place to stay. the views are stunning the local food is amazing, amenities are close and it's off the beaten track so if you want privacy...
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hannah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The villa and pool were just as pictured and lively and clean/ spacious. Would highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josephine B.

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

Lovely house in quiet, beautiful area

This house is spacious, comfortable and pleasant. View stunning, very quiet area on mountainside. Nice terrace and pool, sun all day. Definitely hope to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrzej Z.

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

Monchique, Casa Estrelicia

A wonderful house in a beautiful setting. We had a lovely family time there. We were delighted with the house and in particular the amazing view.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kommer v.

Very peaceful and quiet location with a panaromic view.

A beautiful villa close to Monchique with friendly and helpfull hosts. The house is clean, comfortable and well equipped. We spend a week in the winter and we wished we could stay longer.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
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Verified review

8/10 Good

Theo B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Enjoyable stay, nice private pool, beatiful view, friendly owners, reaction time really fast Kitchen could be freshened up, not clean but well equipped Internet not stable and very slow
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Graham H.

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

A week in the hills

The property was clean and well presented,all mod cons as expected Lovely clean pool,we had a great time nice and quiet just as we like it . We have been visiting Portugal many years and this villa is up with the best we have stayed at 👍
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Holiday near Monchique

We had a lovely two weeks in this property. The view was spectacular, the outside areas and pool were great with the balcony comfortable and shady. Inside the house felt spacious and the kitchen well equipped. Lots to do within an easy drive. We found Portugal good value for money with great food and friendly people, we will return.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great winter-time hiking vacation here and it was perfect for us. Although you can get some rain here in December, we got some beautiful sunny days and it's close enough to the coast to take a day trip to the ocean. The house was spacious with a fully equipped kitchen (complete with dishwasher and clothes washer). Heat in the winter is via a main room fireplace (which we didn't use) and electric radiator heaters in each bedroom. With the warm quilts on each bed, it was comfortable. The setting is extremely private, rural, and surrounded by beautiful cork forests. As with anything in this area, expect twisty narrow roads... But in December at least we rarely passed anyone else on the road. The house would really shine in the summer though as that pool and outdoor dining spot looked great and has a jaw-dropping view!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Johannes D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Could be better

The Equipment of the House is very very old (kitchen, electric devices, Chairs, plates etc.) and should be renewed. Also the beds are very old and mattresses very hard. It would also have been nice to have a sufficient amount of toilet paper or trash bags. The House itself and the view are nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian H.

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

Peaceful with great views

Lovely place, (takes a little finding) tucked away with stunning views out to the sea. Would highly recommend this place if you want a little time to relax. Just a little FYI, take everything, there is nothing supplied, obviously towels & bedding are, but nothing else. I don't know if this is norm but we've stayed in many VRBO homes and this is the 1st without salt & pepper or only 1 loo roll 😆 (Intermarché in Monchique is excellent) However, don't let that put you off it's well worth it.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeroen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rustig gelegen villa met goede bedden en een prachtig uitzicht op de kust. Heerlijk zwembad.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Markus Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Schönes Haus in toller Lage mit traumhaftem Blick in Richtung Meer. Einrichtung ist etwas älter, aber passt zum Stil des Hauses. Im Februar bei niedrigeren Temperaturen war es etwas anspruchsvoll, die Räume warm zu bekommen und die Feuchtigkeit zu vertreiben, trotz der bereitgestellten mobilen Radiatoren und des Brennholzes für die tolle Heizkassette.Wir können das Haus aber auf jeden Fall empfehlen, vielleicht bei mindestens 5 Grad höherer Temperatur.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

senneville e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
EMPLACEMENT IDEAL POUR LES AMATEURS DE LA NATURE
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ulrike G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr schöne Lage, wenn man dem Trubel an der Küste entkommen möchte. Das Haus ist geräumig und gut ausgestattet und das WLAN funktionierte gut. Die Küche könnte etwas sauberer sein, ansonsten war alles in Ordnung. Von der überdachten Terrasse aus hat man einen wundervollen Blick, der bei klarem Wetter bis zur Küste reicht. Die Vermieter sind freundlich und reagieren schnell, wenn man ein Anliegen hat – vielen Dank Vrank für die schnelle Hilfe.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Heiko Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr schönes Haus in super Lage, gute Ausstattung der Küche und auch insgesamt. Liegen am Pool und Sauberkeit des Pools verbesserungswürdig.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harmina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Allemaal goed. De host was erg toegankelijk en vriendelijk.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christian S.

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

Sehr schönes Ferienhaus

Wir haben uns hier sehr wohl gefühlt. Die Vermieter waren sehr nett und alles hat reibungsfrei funktioniert.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

maarten l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Prachtig gelegen vakantiehuis

Genoten van een heerlijk huis met prachtig uitzicht en zwembad. Heerlijke omgeving om tot rust te komen, maar ook gemakkelijk te rijden richting de kust. Houtkachel en bbq aanwezig met voldoende haardhout. Vaatwasser en wasmachine waren top. De matrassen waren wel allemaal erg hard waar wij allen last van hadden. We vonden het jammer dat we de eigenaar niet hebben gezien of gesproken. Verder een heerlijke week gahad.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Rolf U.

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

Ausgezeichnet !

In jeder Beziehung ausgezeichnet!
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jereno B.

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

Great house :)

Mooi verblijf. En een hele mooie uitzicht en de eigenaars communiceren goed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

michel t.

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

ne plus louer par un professionnel

Manque d'info pour trouver le lieu et cuisine sale. Pratiquement pas de wifi
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Anne d.

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

Mooie locatie met fantastisch uitzicht

Beetje gedateerd. Er is wifi en je krijgt de tekentjes maar het werkt niet. Dat is zo volgens de eigenaar. Slechte ontvangst. De douchekoppen zijn oud en er komt weinig water door. Er is geen centrale verwarming alleen een openhaard wat niet erg is in de zomer maar de twee losse elektrische kacheltjes zijn in de winter onvoldoende. Maar het uitzicht maakt alles goed. Wij hebben ondanks het frisse weer een leuk lang weekend gehad.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margreet K.

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

Prachtig plekje

Een hele mooie plek om te verblijven.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Udo S.

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

sehr schönes Haus

sehr schön... gerne wieder
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

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