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Casa Mandovi, a luxury sanctuary sitting above Vale do Lobo and Dunas Douradas

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Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Gym
    Gym
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Loule, Portugal, Faro District
  • Loulé Municipal Market
    5 min drive
  • Loule Town Market
    5 min drive
  • Karting Almancil
    6 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    20 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Casa Mandovi, a luxury sanctuary sitting above Vale do Lobo and Dunas Douradas

This superb 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom boutique Villa, has wifi though out the villa and garden. Solar heated pool, games/cinema room, two sitting rooms, five bedrooms all with ensuite's featuring walk in showers. It has amazing views over the country side down to the coast, and is just fifteen minutes from the glamour of the beaches of Quinta do Lago, Dounas Douradas and Vale do Lobo.
There is a small,very friendly, riding school next door, which welcomes children of all ages, to ride, or groom the horses.
A heavenly setting from which to enjoy the nearby beaches, restaurants, nature reserve, golf, villages and fabulous shopping of the central Algarve.

This stunning house has the most wonderful outside space with large areas of lawn with lots of shady enclaves, from which you can gaze out at the sea and country views. There is a large pillared shaded terrace, which is perfect for al fresco dining, as well as a shaded outdoor lounge area, which enjoys views of the garden, pool and sea.

The large modern kitchen has sea views and leads out to the garden and pool. It is equipped with everything you could need, including a Nespresso coffee machine, an American fridge freezer with drinks and ice dispenser and large television and a second lounge area. The kitchen flows into the separate dining room, seating 10, also with sea views and French doors to the garden. It is a beautiful place from which to enjoy an evening meal with friends.

The main sitting room is a large Portuguese colonial style room, with French doors leading onto the covered patio and outside dining area. From here a staircase leads down to a cinema room.
The Master bedroom enjoys sweeping views down to the sea, as does the en-suite, which has a bath with a view, in addition to a large walk-in shower and its own terrace area. There is a second Master bedroom and ensuite. The remaining three comfortable bedrooms all have large walk in showers and king size beds, two of which convert into singles, if necessary, with French doors leading to the garden.

Casa Mandovi is just a 20 minutes drive from Faro Airport and just 15 minutes from the beautiful sandy beaches- perfect for families with shaded sun loungers for hire, water sports and beach bars.
Nearby the historic town of Loule with its colourful market is a wonderful place to buy gourmet delicacies, such as Algarve honey, piri piri spices, fresh fish and local produce. A perfect place to sit in one of its charming cafes and watch the world go by.
Mar Shopping Centre is a 5 minute drive away and has a Zara, Mango etc. There is also a designer outlet, cinema complex, Ikea and numerous restaurants.

The pool is heated with a solar energy cover and additional pool heating pump on request.
Rates for pool heating pump on request are: 500 € per week, Complimentary pool heating cover for the summer..
During your stay at this villa, you'll be close to Karting Almancil. You'll find features like a gym and a water park. The villa offers free WiFi and a private pool.
  • Air-conditioned villa with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Comunidades Monument and a few minutes from Loulé Municipal Market
This villa offers its guests a water park and a fitness center. The family-friendly villa also features barbecue grills and a garden.

This Loulé villa is smoke free.

Property manager

Madeleine

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Combined shower/bath
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 10 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness centre
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Horse riding 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Needs to have an agreement with the owner

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite 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 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 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 54197/AL

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Casa Mandovi, a luxury sanctuary sitting above Vale do Lobo and Dunas Douradas Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home away from home
This was our second visit back to Casa Mandovi with three generations of our family and after three years since our last visit, it certainly did not disappoint. Our two weeks here were spent enjoying the pool, relaxing on the terrace, enjoying family meals and exploring the many sights of the Algarve. The villa is the perfect home away from home for a large group. The outside space is excellent for spending time together and also offers ample space to spread out and catch a quiet corner on the terrace. Casa Mandovi is well appointed with everything you could need. Maddy and Richard were helpful hosts and were on hand if we needed anything. The location is perfect for the whole family, close enough to the local towns, beaches and water parks with ample choice of excellent restaurants. The views down the valley are breathtaking and were hard to leave behind when our stay came to an end.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernard L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous family vacation
Very comfortable villa, beautiful surroundings. Pleasant family vacation.
Stayed 19 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nandini S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Casa Mandovi
We stayed at Casa Mandovi from 25th May 2024 – 1st June 2024. We were 5 adults and 4 children ages between 2 and 11 years old. Casa Mandovi is a stunningly beautiful property with a large garden and a warm, inviting swimming pool. The property has an outside terrace and a patio furnished comfortably and perfect for cool evening dining and after-dinner conversations. The bedrooms and bathrooms and large clean and comfortable. Most importantly Richard and Madeline are superlative hosts. Madeline was very understanding and accommodating considering we had 4 young children. She did not have to, but she did her very best to give us early check-in, heat the pool and keep it heated for when we came and she gave us a host of information on the best local supermarkets, eateries and beaches. She even offered to go to the supermarket for us and stock the refrigerator with essentials if we needed it. Richard responded to all of our requests promptly and came out to the property in the middle of our stay when we expressed a need. They were easy to contact, prompt and responsive to our myriad questions and requests. The children particularly found it very difficult to readjust to real life in the UK after having the most wonderful time at Casa Mandovi. We would love to go back and explore the area while staying at beautiful Casa Mandovi.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a family holiday
We were a family of 10 including 4 children under 6 years old. The house met our needs perfectly, all being on one level with lots of space for everyone. The house was spotless when we arrived and had a very relaxed laid back atmosphere. Maddy and Richard were perfect hosts and made us feel very comfortable. Our memories will be of a relaxed holiday lots of sunshine and lots of fun with our family. Thanks Mandy and Richard
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning!
Luxurious villa set in lovely location. We had the most peaceful and relaxing stay at Case Mandovi. Maddy and Richard are wonderful hosts. Thanks so much for letting us stay..
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb villa with amazing outdoor space
Casa Mondovi is a lovely villa in a good central area nice and quiet and private lovely pool superb hosts would love to return for another holiday at Cash Mondovi
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Casa Mandovi was wonderful
Madeleine and Richard were great hosts! Easy check in with lots of great recommendations for restaurants and area attractions. The house was beautiful and worked well for our family vacation. Access to various beaches and restaurants was a breeze. Though not on the beach just a short drive to everything. Definitely recommend. Quality experience - beyond expectations! Many thanks to Maddy and Richard!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely oasis!
The property was well maintained and the hosts are very responsive. We all enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

H Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect - again
We’ve stayed before, and probably will do so again. What a lovely property, and owners. We are happy that it’s a bit out of town (short drive), which adds to the feeling of tranquility.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent holiday!
The property was beautiful and the hosts were very friendly, helpful and accommodating. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would consider renting there again next time we are in Portugal. Many thanks! L+C
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous House in an ideal setting and location
Casa Mandovi was the perfect house for us. The location is ideal. 5 minutes from downtown with supermarkets and cafes. We traveled to towns east and west and it really was perfectly situated for seeing the Algarve. The house is fabulous with a wonderful outdoors for lounging and eating. The views of the hillsides and ocean are spectacular. Don’t miss Bean17 in Loule. We had a hard time finding the perfect cafe with great coffee and it wasn’t until the last day that we discovered this gem. Another nice local place was Ambrosia, 3 minutes from the house. We had New Years Eve here and the food was really nice and Sylvia was a wonderful host. So much more to say about this wonderful area. I can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Martin M., Bury St. Edmunds

Liked: Cleanliness
A comfortable well eqipped property
A beautiful house with just about everthing needed for our family holiday. Well eqipped and stylisly furnished; 20 minutes drive to the beaches and with amenities close by. Car essential.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway.
Excellent venue for family holiday. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gill M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful villa
My family and I had a wonderful week at this beautiful property. The outdoors and the view exceeded all expectations but the whole villa is tasteful, stylish and well equipped. It is only a short distance by car to excellent beaches and good restaurants. Fabulous.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Celia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Beautiful villa, lovely layout and furniture, a very homely feel. Would highly recommend and would definitely go back again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Dave E.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful house with lots of character
This house was very special - it was beautifully furnished with superb gardens. Anna greeted us and showed us around on arrival and was helpful throughout our stay. There was a problem with the pool heating but, thankfully, the pool was still warm enough for our 4 young children. A few minor negatives were : - some photos on VRBO need to be updated as certain aspects have changed (e.g. there was no table tennis table and the shaded area in the garden had lost its roof). - the guest book needs updating - it referred to the house by a former name and had out of date WIFI details. - a pre-stay request to have 'black-out' curtains fitted in the children's bedrooms had not been passed on to Anna. Notwithstanding these issues, we all loved the place and had a wonderful time. We would very much like to return.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Harlan Z., London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Second great stay
This was our second stay, having first visited in summer 2021. Everything was again lovely and we found the owners very good to deal with. We hope to return.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Harlan Z., London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect and luxurious stay
We had a wonderful stay at this lovely and spacious property. The hosts were wonderfully communicative and helpful, the pool and setting were glorious, and there really was everything one could need for a great stay in the lovely house. In fact we went back in October! Thank you to the hosts for such a good visit.
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Stunning Holiday Setting
We spent two weeks at this stunning villa. It really is spectacular and exceeded all our expectations. The setting is wonderful, breathtaking views down the valley to the sea. The villa is a perfect combination of luxury and comfort with a stylish yet homely feel. It’s very well appointed with everything you could need. We particularly enjoyed the pool, hours of fun for the whole family! To our delight we discovered the small roof terrace where we enjoyed several evenings watching a magical sunset. The villa is well located to explore all that the Algarve has to offer. During our stay we went to Louie, Vilamoura, Tavira, Vale de Lobo and Faro to name but a few. The beautiful beaches are within easy reach. The nearby town of Almancil has all you need for day to day living, supermarket, shooed, cafe, pharmacy. Lots of wonderful restaurants nearby also. Without a doubt the best family holiday we have ever had! We would go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Sarah D., North Vancouver, BC, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Second stay at this property - lovely!
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D., North Vancouver, BC, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home on beautiful grounds!
Amazing stay! Everything we could have asked for! Looking forward to spending another 10 days here next week.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas in Portugal
A fabulous family Christmas spent at this amazing villa. The property is well appointed and beautifully furnished with obvious care & love by the owners. Indoor space is ideal for family living and we particularly enjoyed watching a movie in the cinema room after a poolside barbecue on Christmas Day. Lovely pool, beautiful gardens and loads of outdoor space to relax in the shade or soak up the sun. Would highly recommend - it’s stunning!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andi K., UK

Liked: Cleanliness
A little bit of luxury and lots of sunshine!
A beautiful, spacious, elegant and relaxing environment for a wonderful week away with fabulous friends. There was plenty of space, touches of home and everything you could wish for.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful villa for all the family
We was lucky enough to spend a week at this beautiful villa. Everything about the villa was fantastic, cleanliness, facilities, size, location. We very rarely left the villa as we enjoyed it so much. We will definitely be booking again in the future :-)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nina F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Holiday
We have just returned after a fabulous weeks stay at this villa. The villa and grounds are really lovely and we felt very much at home. The pool was also really warm so perfect for the children, we've been caught out with unheated pools in the past. Lots of nice restaurants and supermarkets very close by. Dano's sports bar and Aquarelle in particular we visited a few times. Heidi, was so amazing throughout, always in contact and at hand should we need her. Would highly recommend the villa. Thank you so much.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019