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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Property grounds
Property grounds
Sun-loungers

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8250 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Santo Estevao, Faro District
  • Place, Ria Formosa Natural Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Tavira Castle
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Roman Bridge
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the area

Tavira

At this villa, you'll be 5.7 km (3.6 mi) from Ria Formosa Natural Park and 6.6 km (4.1 mi) from Hell's Pool. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and villa features a private pool, a washing machine and 3 bathrooms. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a dishwasher. A fireplace, a balcony and a living room are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.
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What's nearby

  • Colina Verde Golf Course - 9 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Ria Formosa Natural Park - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Tavira Castle - 11 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Roman Bridge - 11 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Praca da Republica - 11 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Tavira Station - 10 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vela 2 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Luis Do Prego - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Marisqueira Fialho - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mesa Farta - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪A Carpintaria - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Luxury Villa close to Tavira and beach with sea views and peaceful rural setting

Lovely modern and unique four bedroom villa with veranda and private swimming pool, both with wonderful views of the beach and sea. Located on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Santo Estavao in its own grounds with beautiful established gardens, BBQ, Air conditioning, Wifi and sound system. TV has IPTV. Only ten minutes from several beaches and the wonderful ria formosa, golf and central Tavira and thirty minute drive from Faro airport. Peaceful setting within walking distance from a few local restaurants and bars.

The Algarve region

Tavira area is one of the nicest laid back places to visit. 5 km south of Sto Estevao it is very easy to lose track of time strolling down the charming cobblestone streets with it's many restaurants, shops, bars and terraces to enjoy a refreshment in the sun. . The old palace is nearby and the beach of Ilha de Tavira is within a short boat ride. The nearest beach is Barrill in Santa Lucia, opposite Pedras del Rei, centrally located in the Ria Formosa Natural Reserve park.

The garden is on 2 levels with lawns and an array of flowers, almond, carob and olive trees. Pick your own fruit from the orchard including oranges, lemons, peaches, pomegranates and more depending on the time of year of your stay.

You are spoiled for choice in Tavira and Santa Luzia with ample restaurants and bars, whilst maintaining a quaint non commercial feel. Porch preto is a typical dish from the Alentejo region where the black pig is fed acorns to give a distinctive flavour. There is a wide choice of Portuguese wines to choose from too.

On the beach at Barrill you'll find a self service restaurant, hamburger house, pizzeria/creperia, bar, boutique and handicraft shop. If you don't like overcrowded beaches then these are the right beaches for you, especially Barrill with its 14km stretch of fine white sand and sand dunes. Walk 500 metres and you will find your own stretch of beach.

Other places to visit include the town of Faro if you want to browse the shops or local restaurants and bars or sit and watch the yachts on the marina.

Manta Rota beach, Praia Verde and Cabanas are just a short car ride away as is Castro Marim with its two castles. Tavira is only 40 minute drive from the Spanish border.

Sto Estavao is a small village with a quaint little church, a bar, a restaurant, pharmacy and supermarkets. It's very laid back and has several local festivals throughout the year. Surrounded by orange groves it is quiet and peaceful spoilt only by the sound of the crickets and many birds that frequent the countryside. We also have our own resident rabbits. Please note our changeover day is a Saturday from May to September inclusive and we only accept bookings of 7, 14 or 21 days in that time. Many thanks for taking the time to check out our lovely home away from home villa in the Algarve.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 2,691 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

We reserve the right to make a deduction from the damage deposit for additional cleaning or any damage to property or contents

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 not indicated whether 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 281/AL

Property is also known as

New Luxury Villa Tavira sea Views Peaceful Rural Setting
New Luxury Tavira sea Views Peaceful Rural Setting Santo Estevao
New Luxury Villa Tavira sea Views Peaceful Rural Setting
New Luxury Tavira sea Views Peaceful Rural Setting Santo Estevao

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Luxury Villa close to Tavira and beach with sea views and peaceful rural setting?

The closest beach to Luxury Villa close to Tavira and beach with sea views and peaceful rural setting is Ilha de Tavira Beach (9 km).

Does Luxury Villa close to Tavira and beach with sea views and peaceful rural setting have a pool?

Luxury Villa close to Tavira and beach with sea views and peaceful rural setting has a pool.

What luxury perks are available at Luxury Villa close to Tavira and beach with sea views and peaceful rural setting?

This property features an outdoor pool, as well as a private pool and a fireplace.

Is Luxury Villa close to Tavira and beach with sea views and peaceful rural setting family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, a BBQ and highchairs, it's no surprise that Luxury Villa close to Tavira and beach with sea views and peaceful rural setting is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at Luxury Villa close to Tavira and beach with sea views and peaceful rural setting?

No, but there is a private pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Luxury Villa close to Tavira and beach with sea views and peaceful rural setting?

No, Luxury Villa close to Tavira and beach with sea views and peaceful rural setting does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Luxury Villa close to Tavira and beach with sea views and peaceful rural setting?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Luxury Villa close to Tavira and beach with sea views and peaceful rural setting?

No, pets are not allowed.

Luxury Villa close to Tavira and beach with sea views and peaceful rural setting Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great villa for a quiet stay located near Tavira with excellent views towards the sea. The property is well equipped and the pool area was perfect for relaxing. A short drive from several places worth visiting including Tavira, Santa Luzia, the Spanish town of Ayamonte and lots of beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay at the property which is set in a quiet and rural setting. Excellent amenities both inside the property and around the swimming pool and gardens. Easy access to several beaches and Tavira. Good support from Happy Homes the local agents who were there when neededDC
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

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

Fantastic house, lovely pool, very well equipped

Great house in a quiet location with a lovely good sized pool and very well equipped
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

8/10 Good

Samantha R.

Lovely house and very helpful owner

The property is modern, clean and well maintained with very pretty grounds and nice views. The area is very peaceful. It is a drive into Tavira to go out but only around 15 mins.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about this villa is amazing in every way .There is nothing not to like about the villa .Book it and you will sure think the same we all wish we was still their .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely gorgeous villa, in a beautiful rural and picturesque location. The villa is remote so you need a car but still only 10 mins away from Tavira which is a charming riverside town. Air conditioning in each room is an amazing luxury that made our stay so much more comfortable than other villa holidays in the region. The pool is superb and our children absolutely loved it and the gardens around are well maintained adding to the environment. Finally, check in was fantastic, very friendly and professional and gave us great recommendations for getting the most from our holiday. It was a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Luxury Retreat

A glorious week of sun in this beautiful villa. Rural and peaceful the villa is spacious and very well equipped. The great weather encouraged everyone to make full use of the beautiful gardens and excellent pool. Communication with the owner was simple, quick and helpful. Overall, quality villa accommodation and highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jake a.

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

Lovely quiet rural villa

We had a fab time, was a stunning villa in a quiet rural location. The owner was very helpful and responsive - we felt would have been good to be able to message the property management team rather than having to phone them (but were always responsive and helpful) The couple of restaurants and shops within walking distance are quite small, so really need a car to get about. Overall was a lovely villa and we had a lovely time.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

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

Great house, fantastic service

The house exceeded our expectations. It is very well equipped and maintained. Catrina was superb and could not have been more helpful. We will definitely return.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb B.

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

Beautiful views, quiet location, clean modern house.

The house was exceptionally clean on our arrival. The view from the property is stunning, day and night. Kitchen fully kitted out with all you could need. Great sized pool and beautiful grounds. We felt very safe and secure behind the electric gates. Aircon worked a treat in the bedrooms at night. Great location for exploring the south coast!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

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

Lovely villa

The villa was one of the best we has ever stayed in. Kerry promptly answered a couple of our initial queries about the villa. It was very clean, the kitchen was fully equipped with everything we need. The gardens were lovely with fruit trees and herbs. The pool was well maintain. We were a party of females and felt safe and secure in the property. The only downside was that there were no sun parasols. Apart from this everything was prefect. We hope to return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

mike d.

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

Nice, modern house with all amenities

A couple of problems in the week we stayed. but nothing major, both reported and noted, one resolved quickly. Also, and not the owners fault but unless you are a Dog Lover, you need to be aware of incessant local dogs barking 24/7.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Oscar Cesar B.

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

Clogged Sewage

The property, house and garden are very good. However, the only bathroom in the ground floor, serving 2 bedrooms had a clogged loo, resulting from "clogged up" sewage system. The situation was only solved 5 days after us checking in. Needless to say, that this has upset our holidays.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

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

We keep coming back!

We have stayed at this beautiful villa for the last three years. Really a home from home. Very well equipped kitchen, clean airy rooms and comfortable beds. The villa ‘s gardens are well tended and secluded. Quaint village within walking distance of villa. We ate at the Bar/restaurant in the village and restaurant just outside the village. The village shop was closed one day so we used the local Cooperative for the first time. It sold a lot of basic requirements including beer and wine! Would recommend Barrrill beach, lovely sandy beach, bit of a walk from car park but there is a little train to use. The communications with Kerry and her Agents was first class as always. We will be returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

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

Santao Estavao Stay

The process of booking the villa was easy. Communicated with Kerry’s Agents via email was simple enough. The villa is in an ideal location if you want to check out of the rat race and just relax. You have everything on site to cook and clean with (coming home with 2 days of dirty clothes to clean after 15 days away is a godsend). You have the ability to take the sun all day as pool area faces south. Or you can shade on the veranda. To visit anywhere you need hire car as it is in the country side. Air con is quiet enough not too disturb sleep and keeps cool in the evening. We all loved the stay and didn’t really want to come back!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spacious villa in excellent condition and very clean. It is in a very rural and secluded position and apart from the odd dog barking there was no noise so very peaceful. We enjoyed the sea view. A car is essential. The kitchen is very well equipped with everything you could possibly need. The garden is extensive and well maintained. The pool was very warm in August and although there are no parasols for the sunbeds there is plenty of shade next to the villa. There are a few pool tiles missing but this does not affect use of the pool. Finally we could not speak too highly of Happy Homes and particularly Joal who looks after the property. He was very flexible with check-in, replaced a pool net that was broken when we arrived, arranged for an air-con unit to be fixed and when we realised a mid-stay change of bed linen and towels was not included for our two week rental he arranged for a clean set to be delivered so we could change them ourselves. Top man.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

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

Second Visit

This is the second year running we have stayed in this lovely villa. Last year one of our group had to cancel at the last moment. So we decided to return this year. She was very impressed with the standard of the villa and the well-tended garden. We like the village with its bar/restaurant and shop. We walked into the village for an evening meal feeling very safe, there is street lighting all the way. Something of a novelty to one of our party. We also ate at Mercearia da Aldeia just out of the village but within walking distance of the villa. Once again the communications with Kerry and her Agents were very good. If only the weather had been a little better especially as there was a heatwave at home! Hope to return some time as Eastern Algarve is our favourite holiday destination.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte W.

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

super

das haus war super es hat uns sehr gut gefallen
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Véronique Q.

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

Vacances en famille

Ras
Stayed 19 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bianca d.

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

Heerlijk huis!

Heerlijk huis met alles erop en eraan. Fijn zwembad, prima bedden en een zeer complete keuken. Bij aankomst bleek een van de airco’s kapot, maar deze is redelijk snel gerepareerd. Wij zijn hier 2 weken geweest en na een week werden onze bedden verschoond. Superfijn!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Nuno Miguel O.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Muito Bom

Excelente casa, com ótima localização. Pena a falta de pressão da água (impossível tomar banhos em simultâneo).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

André R.

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

Wonderful stay

Amazing place with all (and more) we could think of. Lovely place, fully furnished and complete for an unforgettable days. The scent of nature, flowers, birds sounds, sky full of stars will not be forgotten. We stayed for 40 nights and we didn’t regret. Owners and rental agency always available, friendly and fast to feedback/reply. Location is on a rural area, 10/15/20 minutes by car from nice beaches, 10 minutes by car from big supermarkets, near by good restaurants. Car is needed, but you will appreciated as we step aside from the crowded places in 10 minutes. Congrats to Kerry and Phil for such a lovely place.
Stayed 40 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel S.

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

An amazing experience

An amazing house that allow us an amazing experience, exploring all of the five senses: the sound of the silence make us forget the buzzy of Algarve in August, we can smell the aromatic herbs around the garden, feel hot weather and hot water of the pool, taste the perfect gastronomic plates near the village and see the beautiful landscape through the windows! Hope we can come back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Ulrike B.

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

Wunderschöner Urlaub in einem Traumhaus

Wir haben einen erholsamen Urlaub in diesem wirklich schönen und komfortablen Haus verbracht. Leider waren im gesamten Garten-und Poolbereich keine Sonnenschirme vorhanden .
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhys W.

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

A superb holiday location. Most definitely worthy of return visits

The booking process and communication with the owner and agency were faultless throughout...and the property - just ‘wow’. Set in an ideal rural location, the villa exceeded all of my expectations - very clean, homely, spacious and well maintained pool and gardens - herbs, fruit trees and even a few rabbits enjoying the space. The owner has equipped the villa with all the essentials that make it a home from home, so my family and I settled in very quickly. The spacious villa provided options to either bask in the sunshine by the pool and garden, or rest in the shade of the lounge areas inside or out - perfect for a break from the midday sun and a daily gathering spot for family lunches. The property was well suited to our children (18months and above) - a number of toys were even provided.....the beautiful pool had much more appeal so we only spotted these at the end of our stay! The villa is situated only a few minutes from the nearest village, typical Portuguese restaurant and convenience store and just a 10 minute drive into Tavira - a beautiful, unspoilt and authentic town- with a great number of shops, bars and restaurants offering excellent choice of food and local wines. The beaches too are all beautiful and worthy of a visit - only a short drive. My only disappointment is to not have booked the villa for an extra few weeks, but we’re certain of a return visit - just debating whether to tell all of our friends and family about this villa - or to keep this beautiful gem to ourselves :) ....... ....-but Kerry, we’ll of course spread the word and hope others have as enjoyable a holiday and memories that we have made. Thank you
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019