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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Exterior
Interior
Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 83767 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Estoi, Algarve
  • Estoi Palace
    5 min drive
  • Ruins of Milreu
    7 min drive
  • Sao Miguel Peak
    8 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    29 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Faro

With a stay at this villa in Faro (Murta), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Estoi Palace and Ruins of Milreu. .This family-friendly villa is 8 mi (12.9 km) from Olhao Harbour and 12.5 mi (20.2 km) from Faro Island Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Estoi Palace - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Ruins of Milreu - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Olhao Harbour - 18 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Faro Marina - 18 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Old Town Square - 19 min drive - 9.6 miles

Getting around

  • Loule Station - 24 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Luis dos Frangos - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Flor da Ameixa - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taste of Punjab - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Café Ponte Romana - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lagar Mesquita - ‬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.

wonderful villa with beautiful view of the mountains

Magnificent 4 bedroom Villa with underfloor heating ,pool heating and air con , payable and free wi-fi . 5 Bathrooms - Master en-suite with jacuzzi bath. The views from the house are spectacular. This villa is equipped with all that is necessary to make your Algarve Holiday relaxing, enjoyable and memorable.special prices for winter long terms contact the onwer to ask about it.THE SUMMER IN PORTUGAL IS TO GOOD TO BE MISSED................ Dining and drinking: Restaurants in a radius of about a 10 minute drive (e.g. in Estoi, Moncarapacho, Sao Bras de Alportel) provide for your well-being with tasty Portuguese cuisine. Typical for the Algarve menu is fish and seafood. Portugal is a wine country and it is always worth trying the white, green or red wines.Estoi village (5 minutes by car from the villa) is an unspoilt, quaint little hilltop town, nestled in the foothills of the Serra do Caldeirão. Narrow, cobbled streets wind through this charming resort to the central town square, where you will find the impressive town church and everything you need; supermarket, bakery, pastry, butcher, hairdresser, banks, cafes where you can enjoy a coffee and a cake, etc. On the second Sunday of each month a market is held on the outskirts of Estoi, where a variety of clothing and handmade crafts as well as fruit and vegetables can be picked up. Estoi also boasts two architectural gems, one is the Palacio de Estoi, known as the Pink Palace, and the other is the Milreu Roman ruins, one of the first villas built in the Algarve by the Romans.The airport and beach are only 20 minutes by car and the city of Faro 15 minutes by car .About Vilamoura there is a beautiful beach with water skiing and other sports activities. Vilamoura also has a large golf park with a golf school and a marina worth seeing with many restaurants, bars and shops. The Algarve has its own charm all year round.
Make yourself comfortable in this villa, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a bidet.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Additional features at this villa include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Mark rosado

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: is just aloud outside the villa .

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 3,767 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: extra cost 50 euros per dog max 3 small dogs .

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated 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
Property Registration Number 508327173

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Wonderful Villa Beautiful View Mountains Special Price May June
Wonderful Beautiful View Mountains Special Price May June Estoi
Wonderful Beautiful View Mountains Special Price May June
Wonderful Villa With Beautiful View of the Mountains Faro
Wonderful Villa Beautiful View Mountains Special Price May June
Wonderful Beautiful View Mountains Special Price May June Estoi
Wonderful Villa Beautiful View Mountains Special Price May June
Wonderful Beautiful View Mountains Special Price May June Estoi
Wonderful Villa With Beautiful View of the Mountains Villa
Wonderful Villa With Beautiful View of the Mountains Villa Faro

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mrs. Fran M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay at Villa Murta
Our family of 6 adults recently stay at Villa Murta for 3 weeks in May24 and were very pleased with our decision to stay here. The villa was very large and fit our family well. We enjoyed the pool and the pool table and the location to Faro and surrounding area was easy to access. The road leading to the villa is very narrow so a smaller vehicle is recommended. The location to the closest Lidl and Continente grocery stores in Sao Bras de Alportel was very convenient. Thank you Villa Murta for an awesome family vacation. !
Stayed 21 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lance U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Place
We truly enjoyed this location. The host was very responsive to requests. The home is beautiful, as is the property.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing villa
Enjoyed a relaxing October break in this beautiful rural villa, very well appointed, and very clean. Marco was extremely helpful and we look forward to returning next year. Highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Trish B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely villa - shame about service
This is a lovely property with lots of space, but feels a little tired, a bit like the service by owner/manager… We made our booking, then booked our flights…then the owner got in touch saying we had to move to a day later - our flights were already fixed. Eventually he agreed we could work with the original date. But communications were terse. I was concerned about finding the property as we were arriving late and previous reviews said it was difficult to find, but it was no problem. I asked the owner to ensure some water and fruit, for example, were left In the property as we would be very late arrivals. There was nothing left for us. We paid 35€ per room for towels and bedding - the info booklet at the property said towels would be changed mid week and bed linen after a week - and cleaning. This did not happen, despite me contacting the manager and owner, who said that no info booklet existed (?) and I would have to pay again per room if i wanted bedding changed - I even photographed the booklet - really disappointing! I had also asked if it was possible for some other pillows. That was a ignored. The pool filters did not seem to be running or the baskets cleared so I messaged to check - the owner told me to stop worrying about small stuff and enjoy my holiday…. Our aircon stopped working the day before we left - I messaged to report it and the manager rang to tell me where the trip switch was - this did not solve the problem and nothing else was done. Shame.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Jill

20/07/2023
Out of date beautiful spot it could be wonderful with some money spent on it. The drainage in showers need to be looked at as the base filled with water it didn’t drain away so you had a backwash of hair and do not know what else, not very pleasant, this was on all showers. I was told on the Sunday we needed to bring bedding and towels, I had not read this in the information so that was my fought I was shocked of having to pay extra to acquire the bedding for our stay, why would you travel on a plane with bedding, I was totally thrown apparently since Covid, we have to live with Covid it’s not goin When we arrived it was just left on the hall table we had to make our own beds, not what I would expect. The bedding and towels need to be updated, the bath towels almost like hand towels. The pillows were filled with cubed foam, most uncomfortable. The pool table on two of its sides there are patio doors, a complete accident one of the balls fell off the table bounced and went into the patio door cracking the window, so added insurance is essential in this property. The aircon went off several times had to phone for it to be rebooted. BBQ was not fit for purpose and filthy. There is an old fridge freezer in the kitchen which is broken and has been there since 2019 needs to be removed. The balcony upstairs off one of the bedrooms could do with some furniture so you could enjoy views of an evening. On the upside it was well stocked cutlery and crockery. Disappointing
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

SAMANTHA H., Dover Kent

Average stay for a family of 4
Our 9 night family stay at Marta was good at best. The villa is very large and each room is very spacious. The villa can hold two families of 4 or 4 couples. The villa is set outside the village/small town of Estori. It's a quiet location, other than the occasional noises of dogs barking and roosters calling out, which we found fitted the setting. The narrow dirt road leading to the villa is not ideal for a van or large people carrier. There are a few downsides to the villa that we found. We paid additional costs (300euros) for the pool heating and linen, but the pool never got above 25 degrees, which in April was very cold. The cost of the linen for a family of 4 consisted of 2 pool towels, 2 bath towels and 6 hand towels and 2 white bed sheets. Pillows were very lumpy and old, and dated blankets. The kitchen cooking equipment is old and handles on pans were loose. No cleaning supplies were left other than half a bottle of washing up liquid and one sponge. The sun loungers are dated and old. Lastly the sofa was awful, dirty and separated into small sections constantly. Not comfortable at all. The villa needs updating with regards to furniture and homeware. I am not sure I would completely recommend this villa as these issues did annoy me throughout the stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really nice peaceful location
We had an amazing time away and was a beautiful place to stay, it’s initially abit challenging to find but once there it was a breeze in and out, the villa is extremely large and spacious with everything you need. We had gone for the pool to be heated due to the time of the year this wasn’t very efficiently ran so it remained cool but the owner generously reimbursed us for this! The communication was great and I would recommend and return my self.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jane D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Portuguese holiday retreat
Great villa and as we expected, in the hills in a peaceful location. The house had all we needed and sightseeing in the area is easy (car essential) New bed linen and pillows would be a great investment. We will definitely return to Portugal, everyone we met was friendly, the food delicious and thoroughly enjoyed the local vino verde
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful villa in a lovely peaceful location
We loved this property and loved the more rural location . The villa is beautiful , very spacious with everything you need and the pool area is great, we loved having this and spent lots of time using it . The views from the terrace are amazing . Despite the rural location , the villa is very close to nearby Estoi for a local shop and cafe . Estoi is also lovely for an afternoon wander - we went to see the ruins and the pink palace . Slightly further away but still only a short drive is Sao Bras de Alportel . A really pretty town with lovely restaurants to eat out at night . Fuseta was our favourite beach , around a 30 minute drive away . A lovely relaxing holiday with our children , we will definitely be back . Thankyou
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Kevin J., Leicester, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice, large Villa
Lovely villa. Lovely pool. Can’t fault the place as a beautiful location. A little remote and thus you get the upside and downside of that. Really peaceful and private, but you can’t really walk out anywhere to eat / drink. Also a lot of dogs around on the streets, which makes even walking unattractive, unless you’re more hardy than me. We drove up to São brás de alportel for a walk and it was a beaut of a town. Went several times - simple yet a good for a walk, shop and also has a good little public swimming pool for the kids. Overall, great Villa if you want to hide away. And it’s massive.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H., Bristol, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible
2nd time we’ve stayed here after having to cancel due to Covid. Extremely relaxing with incredible views. Pool table is a great addition. We’d love to go back!
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neil B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely large villa
The villa had everything we needed, the pool table was great too. Swimming pool was nice and excellent views. The local manager was very helpful too. Be careful on arrival, don’t turn up by the little church, continue and take the right fork then look for wooden gates on the right.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Marc D., canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful villa
We enjoyed our stay and plenty of place to visit around the villa . Great place for vacations and peaceful time
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Booked this for my family during our wedding week and it was great very spacious. We took all our sheets and towels as my parents live near by but it had everything else we needed and was perfect location for us. We even ended up extending our stay which the owner was really helpful with. Thank you
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

bernadine b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful rural retreat with fantastic views
The house , pool and gardens are fantastic for up to 8 people. The views of the surrounding hills and countryside are amazing and the surrounding garden and grass are well kept. We had the pool warmed which was perfect for swimming even in the late evening. The kitchen is well stocked with utensils, crockery etc. The property manager was very responsive throughout the booking and period of stay. Overall a fantastic holiday had by all.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jules P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great stay at a wonderful villa with great views
Great return visit to a wonderful villa in a stunning spot. The weather in January was also nice enough to sit outside most days, as it was the first time we visited. The access inside the villa is brilliant - lots of room to move around and have your own space or come together. The village is quiet and lovely, and the palace is definitely worth a visit - all not too far away, but you will need transport. The villa is extremely accessible inside but it remains a little tricky getting from car to entrance if you have a wheelchair, pushchair or heavy cases but this could easily be fixed by creating a simple rear path so you don't need to walk over the grass if it is wet. Another lovely stay. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Dariusz W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Amazing home !
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Claire P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy days
Property was exactly how described, few problems we had was put right by owners sister straight away! My 3 grandchildren had a wonderful time swimming in the pool, adults a relaxing time! Estoi palace worth a visit, beaches beautiful, would recommend.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Graham P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic villa in a private and peaceful setting
This is a lovely villa with a great pool and fantastic amenities. It is extremely private and very peaceful (apart from some crowing cockerels and barking dogs). There are fantastic views across the valley to watch the sun got down, whilst enjoying a late dip in the pool. The pool table was also a massive hit with my children. There is lots of space in the villa, great bathrooms and a fantastic outdoor eating area. We loved the location, just 5 mins away from the lovely town of Estoi (nice cafes, an old place and roman ruins) and about 30 mins from Tavira, Faro and the coast. We loved Tavira with its churches, Roman bridge and cafes, and had a great day riding (Abilio Bike hire is highly recommended) East along the coast to the stunning Cacella Velha - the coast route was brilliant. We also ventured to the western Algarve coast (the 7 hanging valley walk was brilliant), and enjoyed exploring the Rocha da Pena and Alte inland. Overall, a fantastic holiday.

8/10 Good

Abbott C.

Peaceful stay
Have just got back from 10 days, we had a fantastic time the property is well maintained, equipped and in a peaceful location except for the cockeral not knowing the time 😀. We had trouble initially finding the property as Google maps tried sending us down a gravel track but after that no problems. Location is a short drive to Lidl and local villages/towns. Glad we paid for the pool to be heated , was great having a pool table as was good to do something in the evenings. Only down side is there is no outside lighting around the BBQ area.

10/10 Excellent

Alexander L.

Relax
Well kept villa and lovely views, perfect for relaxing and large enough for large family. You will need a car with sat-nav (don't forget sat-nav and input co-ordinates) roads in area are what seem like back roads, kids/teenagers will want to travel to towns for some sort of life, but plenty of land for kids to venture. Would go again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES H.

Beautiful Villa
A superb villa with wonderful views and very spacious. We rented the property during January and February and were fortunate to have the best weather we have ever experienced in Portugal for that time of year. This made it very enjoyable to spend as much time as possible outside and admire the wonderful array of spring flowers. The garden is very well attended to. We thank Marianne especially for her help when our car broke down. She is very attentive and willing to please. Thank you so much for everything.
Stayed 45 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joey S.

Great house for getting away from it all
The house is very spacious and well kept. The setting in the mountains is great. Had everything we needed. The pool was amazing and the kids loved it.. This is defintley a place to be away from it all. Total silence and great to recharge batteries. The nearest supermarkets are not far off so we had everything close by. You will need a car though. Defintley a place we will be returning to.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shelly C.

The property is spacious and clean.
The property is beautiful
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jules P.

Beautiful, large and secluded - Wonderful Villa
My partner and I stayed at this wonderful villa for 10 days in Jan 2018, for a special birthday. We were joined by two friends in the second week for another special birthday and we all had an amazing time! The villa is wonderful! High on a hill with big rustic gates, it overlooks a fantastic rural mountain landscape which you can see from almost every room. The villa is very large, very private and secluded and beautifully laid out, really well equipped, particularly in the kitchen. The patio has a great long table next to a big BBQ and the patio extends around the villa from kitchen to sitting room and hall. There is also a patio / balcony running the length of the villa outside the two upstairs bedrooms. We used the BBQ a lot, (best used with foil trays and BBQ coals bought from local builders merchants in Estoi). The villa also has a lovely big fireplace which we used some evenings (we bought lovely big logs and firelighters from the local merchants too) and the heating/air conditioning is really efficient too if you need it. My partner is a wheelchair user who can only walk short distances with crutches and he found the villa extremely accessible once I helped him inside. Downstairs he and I had a choice of two large bedrooms and three bath/shower rooms with huge wardrobes/dressing rooms, all of which he could access really easily and he had plenty of space to wheel around the spacious living room, kitchen, hall and patio/pool areas, and we left the upstairs for our friends to have the choice of two large bedrooms and two shower rooms along with wonderful balcony views. The pool is spotless - we didn't have it heated but we still ventured in and it was wonderful to sit around during the days. We played pool on the large pool table most nights, along with cards and board games and we even fitted in two murder mystery's afternoon/evenings which were brilliant in such a stunning environment. We were visited by two friendly dogs some evenings, who watched the sunset with us before they went home and we were amazed by the volume of birds and beautiful plants across the property. This is a truly wonderful villa for anyone who enjoys plenty of space and the peace and sound of the real Algarve. We will definitely come back! Thank you Marco for opening up your wonderful property to us! J&V :-)
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2018