Your home-away-from-home in the Western Algarve

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8170 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Barão de São João, Faro

Lagos Zoo5 min walk
Lagos Marina14 min drive
Camilo Beach28 min drive
Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)62 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Relax and unwind in this wonderful quinta (farmhouse) situated in a peaceful part of the Western Algarve, away from the more touristy areas, yet a short drive to the beaches on both the southwestern Algarve and west coast and a mere 10 minute drive to the famous town of Lagos.

This cosy farmhouse of approximately 180m2 (1800 square feet) is composed of a huge living room with comfortable sofas and with a well-equipped open plan kitchen with a seating area enough to sit 8-10 people. It furthermore has one master bedroom with a king size bed and en-suite bathroom with sink, toilet and bathtub/shower; another spacious bedroom with both a queen-size bed and a comfy queen-sized sofabed plus a smaller bedroom with a double bed where an extra single bed can be placed alongside if necessary. The second bathroom has a toilet, large step-in shower and sink. The windows of all spaces open to a garden with mature trees. The space is decorated as a proper home with sturdy and rustic furniture, since the owner lives here during the winter months.

The living room opens to a large veranda with an outside dining table and chairs, and an outdoor sofa area. You will have access to the whole house and garden. There is a BBQ area as well and you will be able to sit out under the stars and have a charcoal BBQ. The owner will provide a big bag of charcoal for you during your stay.
The garden is massive with trees, bushes and flowers and a big lawn. There are hammocks, hanging chairs, deckchairs and sun loungers to take full advantage of the peace and tranquillity that surrounds the house and the garden. At night, enjoy the peace and quiet of this rural location and fall asleep to the sound of the crickets. You might find you don’t want to leave….

The area offers lots of outdoor activities from surfing, windsurfing, kite-surfing to kayaking, cliff and -country-walks. There is also a golf course nearby. The owner is an avid windsurfer and was born in the area. He knows everything from the best surfing beaches to fantastic cliff walks in the area, to great local restaurants and to where get the best olives and the freshest fish in the Lagos markets. Nearby and within walking distance of the house is the small town of Barao Sao Joao with some restaurants, cafes, supermarkets and a unique Bohemian ambiance.

There is private parking next to the house, enough to park 4 or more cars.

Property manager

Annemarie de Vries

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number 73771/AL

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lagos

Located in Lagos, this vacation home is in a rural area. Ponta da Piedade Lagos Lighthouse is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Salema Beach and Dona Ana Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Algarve International Autodrome Raceway or International Kart Circuit. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Barão de São João, Faro

What's nearby

Lagos Zoo - 5 min walk
Espiche Golf Course - 12 min drive
Lagos Marina - 14 min drive
Ponta da Piedade Lagos Lighthouse - 18 min drive
Camilo Beach - 28 min drive

Getting around

Lagos Station - 21 min drive
Portimao (PRM) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

Café A Onda - 7 min drive
Algarve Pizza&Kebab - 10 min walk
Florestal - 5 min drive
Snack-Bar Arco Iris - 13 min drive
Café Nacional - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Your home-away-from-home in the Western Algarve pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Marie C.

16 Apr 2024

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

Une spacieuse maison en campagne mais près de tout !!

Spacieuse et accueillante maison en campagne mais à deux pas de Lagos où nous y faisions nos emplettes. Excellente localisation pour visiter l’ouest de l’Algarve. Tout est à max. 30 minutes à peu près. Notre séjour a été très agréable et je n’hésite pas à la recommander. La maison est confortable, avec de grande aires communes. Le patio extérieur est très agréable ! Nous avons eu de la difficulté à la trouver à notre arrivée car la carte de Vrbo n’est pas juste, Pedragosa est ce qu’il faut demander sur google map.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline W.

4 May 2022

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

Ruhe Oase in perfekter Lage

Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt bei Pedro sehr genossen. Vor allem der Garten mit Hängematten und wunderschönen, schattenspendenden Bäumen hat es uns angetan. Das Haus bietet viel Platz, eine tolle, voll ausgestattete Küche. Das Herzstück des Aufenthaltsbereiches ist der Kamin, der sehr gemütlich ist und zum Verweilen einlädt. Das Haus ist in perfekter Lage zu Lagos und allen Stränden. Barrao de Sao Joao ist zwar ein paar km landeinwärts, aber dafür erwartet einen hier eine wunderschöne Umgebung, eine tolle Natur und grpßartige Wälder, in denen man tolle Wanderungen unternehmen kann. Annemarie und Pedro waren tolle Gastgeber und immer ansprechbar bei Fragen. Immer nett, offen und zuvorkommend. Danke dafür ;) Wir können das Haus unbedingt weiterempfehlen.

Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jakob H.

6 Jan 2020

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

Relaxed stay close to Barào de Sào Joào

We enjoyed a very relaxed stay between Christmas and New Years Eve. The house is located in a calm rural area and we found everything we needed there. Pedro and Annemarie were also very kind and took care we didn't miss anything. For us it was also a perfect place to be with our little daughter, as there is a lot of space and things to do (f.e. visit the neighbours' donkey or the Lagos zoo). The closest village - Barào de Sào Joào - is about 15 minutes walk away. You will find the most important things in one of the small stores there. Also the Mata Nacional is nice for hiking. However, renting a car to go to Lagos or some of the many beautiful beaches is recommended. We had a great stay and will surely try to come back!

Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Doris L.

2 Jul 2019

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

Ruhige Landidylle

Nettes Landhaus mit grossem Garten, sehr freundliche Betreung durch den Eigentümer vor Ort, es ist alles, was man zum Urlaub braucht vorhanden. Das naheliegende Dorf, mit zwei Läden, ist fussläufig in ca. 15 Minuten erreichbar. Wir (3 Frauen um die 60) haben uns wohl gefühlt. Einen Teil der üppigen Deko haben wir allerdings während unseres Aufenthalts in der Schublade verstaut.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

stephanie T.

5 Nov 2018

Sympathique maison

Nous n avons pas eu de chance sur la météo et n avons pas pu profiter du jardin et de l espace extérieur que propose la maison. Belle pièce à vivre, et nous avons du coup utilisé la cheminée. Le propriétaire est sympa et s est montré disponible pour régler nos soucis. A refaire sous le soleil. Pour l itinéraire, chercher Pedragosa à la sortie du village Barão de São João. Tout proche le sympathique zoo de Lagos.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

About the host

Hosted by Annemarie de Vries

Hello, I am Pedro. I was born in the Algarve and am an avid windsurfer. I can help you get to everything from the best (wind)surfing beaches to fantastic cliff walks in the area, to great local restaurants and to where get the best olives and the freshest fish in the Lagos markets. I love to travel and look forward to receive travellers from all over the world!

Why they chose this property

It is a very cosy property as I use the house myself as well in-between rentals. My kids grew up here. You will feel at home at once, yet have all the amenities of a holiday rental.

What makes this property unique

The house is in a rural location and you feel relaxed and at peace. It is surrounded by a big garden with deck chairs, hammocks, hanging chairs and a big outdoor table to eat those grilled sardines you can make on the outdoor barbecue. Frankly, it is paradise..

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