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Walk to Beach & Town | 5BR Luxury Villa with Heated Gated Pool & Sea Views

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Interior
Outdoor dining
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, pool loungers
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Carvoeiro, Faro District
  • Place, Algar Seco Rocks
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Carvoeiro Boardwalk
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Carvoeiro Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

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About the area

Lagoa

When you stay at this villa in Lagoa, you'll be by the sea, a 4-minute drive from Carvoeiro Beach and 6 minutes from Benagil Beach. .This family-friendly villa is 19.9 mi (32 km) from Albufeira Old Town Square and 13.3 mi (21.5 km) from Alvor Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Algar Seco Rocks - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Carvoeiro Boardwalk - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Vale de Milho Golf - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Carvoeiro Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Vale Centeanes Beach - 6 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Silves Station - 18 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Earth Shop&Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪O Stop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Churrasqueira & Cozinha Tradicional - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sky Bar@Tivoli - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪chef’s kitchen - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Walk to Beach & Town | 5BR Luxury Villa with Heated Gated Pool & Sea Views

Luxury Villa in Carvoeiro:
Breath taking Sea Views & Private Heated Pool. Experience the ultimate Algarve retreat at Villa Casa da Tara, a stunning 5-bedroom detached villa perched on an expansive, private plot. Offering some of the most spectacular, uninterrupted views of the sea, the charming town of Carvoeiro, mountain and Algarvian countryside views, this villa is a sanctuary of peace and privacy.
The Perfect Location leave the car behind. A gentle 10-minute stroll takes you into Carvoeiro a vibrant town, famed for its golden beach, boutique shops, and world-class restaurants.
A Paradise for Families & Groups Designed with safety and relaxation in mind, the villa features:
Private Gated Pool: Fully fenced for child safety and positioned for all-day sun. Heating is available to ensure the perfect temperature year-round.
Outdoor Living: Large, covered terraces and mature landscaped gardens offer plenty of space to dine alfresco.
The pool area includes a neat lawn and a dedicated BBQ zone for sunset grilling.
Modern Comfort: Enjoy high-speed WiFi and individually controlled Air Conditioning in every room. For peace of mind, a modern alarm system with a "night safe" mode is installed.

The Interior
The villa’s charming front veranda leads into a tastefully furnished lounge featuring a cosy wood-burning stove—perfect for cooler evenings.
Dining & Kitchen: A spacious dining room flows into a separate, modern, and fully equipped kitchen.
Flexible Sleeping: 5 large bedrooms (3 with private en-suites) provide ample space for large groups.
Guest Amenities: We provide 3 cots and high chairs free of charge. A separate utility room features two washing machines and an extra fridge—ideal for keeping drinks chilled by the pool.

Villa Facilities:
Full Electronic Air conditioning in each room included
5 large bedrooms
5 showers
2 baths
5 toilets
2 washing machines for guest use
Utility room with extra fridge.
Fully Fenced gated pool (can be heated)
Large Front terrace with lovely sea views
Upstairs large Balcony/Terrace accessed from landing & Bedroom with seating & sea views
Free Wifi
Underfloor heating for cooler months.
Alarmed throughout (including night safe mode)
Hairdryers in each bedroom
Televisions with Satellite UK channels
Kitchen with granite worktops & high end appliances
Private Pool with all day sun, high quality sunloungers
Large garden area very spacious
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned villa, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private furnished balcony/patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Satellite programming and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this villa include complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Pool loungers
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Fully-fenced
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

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.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Only outdoors

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 28

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Gated Swimming pool for child safety at the villa.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: Events allowed only with prior consent please ask
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 145847/AL

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

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Walk to Beach & Town | 5BR Luxury Villa with Heated Gated Pool & Sea Views Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tomazia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

julien r., PARK RIDGE

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect family villa

This house was perfect for a larger group. It had all the necessities inside, but the highlight was the outdoor space with a great pool area, patio with both lounging and dinning spaces and ping pong table for the kids. The hosts were very nice to work with as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect family villa

The villa is in a quiet area with a 15 min walk into Carvoeiro centre.The villa gives everyone space and pool is just amzing and heated.We loved staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Villa in Great Location

Lovely Villa in a great location, perfectly suited for our family holiday. We made great use of the lovely pool area and outdoor spaces, a couple of minor issues were sorted on the same day, owner very responsive before our holiday and remained so throughout. Lots of lovely places to eat and drink locally too.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family holiday

Had a lovely 2 week stay with family of 11 which included 5 children between 2 and 12. They all loved the pool. Location, views, pool and outside areas all excellent. Lots of restaurants within walking distance. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Week at the Villa!

We just returned home for our amazing week at Villa Tara and couldn't be happier with our stay! We were a large group of 11 people (6 adults and 5 children) and the space was perfect for us. We all had space for sleeping and lots of outdoor spaces to relax. The pool was also a great benefit and we all enjoyed our time there to cool off. Marie was a wonderful support by providing us with lots of great restaurant recommendations which were nice and close to walk to/from or taxi back for 5 euro. We also loved an uber ride to Club Nau for a fun night out. A few beaches were also a close walk (A bit of a hill on the way back but still very manageable for our group) and others were an easy car ride away. Marie was also quick to answer any questions that we had and connected midway during our stay to see if she could help in any other ways. The pool and villa cleaners both popped in midweek and that we great to have clean towels, a pool check, etc. Our whole experience was wonderful at Villa Tara!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family get together

Had a fabulous week at the villa in Carvoiera. Very clean and excellent pool for the family, very secure for the little ones. There was plenty of space for us all being a family of 12, lovely grounds with some green space for the kids to run around .The view is spectacular! Marie the owner was so helpful and quick to respond to any queries, all in all a great experience would definitely consider going back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cath S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy Times!

We really loved our time at the Villa. So many amazing outdoor seating areas, the weather was so good we never ate inside. Would definitely stay there again and recommend to others. My only suggestion would be to update the bedding. The bedding all felt a bit tired. Other than that great!!! Our host was amazing!! Thank you for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Henry B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Villa

This is a traditional lovely villa situated in a nice area in Carvoeiro, in a large private plot with great outdoor areas & pool. You are a 10 mins walk downhill into town and a taxi back at night is 5 euros. We were a group of 10 adults and plenty of space for us all. You can walk to small & large supermarkets and get a taxi back if you don't have a car. Overall a great time was had by all and we would return again. Communication was great and check-in & check-out very easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Natalie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great holiday!

The property was perfect for the 13 of us. Plenty of space and lots of outside seating. We could walk to two different beaches within 20 mins. The owner was very helpful as we had, had to change the booking due to covid. I would highly recommend this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth Gates

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family holiday

Our party of ten, including 4 children aged from 7 to 10 years old, had a very enjoyable holiday in this lovely spacious villa. The girls loved the heated swimming pool and the grandparents made the most of the various sheltered outdoor seating areas. As it was October it was a bit chilly in the evenings which meant we couldn’t make the most of the very attractive outside area for alfresco evening meals, although we did manage to have one early evening barbecue. The underfloor heating in the living areas was very welcome as was the smart TV! The management company who looked after the Villa were very attentive and approachable. The pool man was also very efficient and dealt quickly with a malfunctioning pool pump caused by a heavy rain shower. Despite having some inclement weather we all agreed we’d had a great stay at Casa de Tara.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Case de Tara - excellent villa and location

Case de Tara is a spacious villa in large surrounding grounds.. beautiful clean pool.. maid service very diligent.. will definitely consider returning..

10/10 Excellent

Allison R., USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Breath taking views

This was my 70th birthday with kids and grandkids. Kids ages 7-10-14-16. The pool was our main room! Kids swam before and after any other activities and it was all their favorite. Different beaches every day... Local restaurants all wonderful. Villa itself handled 9 people easily, cooking facilities excellent. And the views!!!!! This place is a jewel!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W., Manchester, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful holiday

We had a brilliant stay in the first week of June. Family of 5, although the villa could have easily taken a much bigger group. We were attracted to the villa because of the location and heated pool, which was a big plus due to travelling with a two and five year old, neither of whom like to swim in cooler water. The pool is a very good size, well maintained, very clean and was lovely and warm (at a guess about 29/30oc). Both boys were happy to spend hours in there and had to be encouraged out. The villa was very clean. We found the villa to be spacious with well positioned seating areas to both sides outside. The villa is well located between both Centianes beach and Carvoeiro. We had a great boat trip from Centianes, the organisers were great with the kids and it kept them happily entertained for an hour exploring the sea caves. The nearby water park was also a hit. We loved the walk along Algar Seco. Boneca Bar and Mar d’Fora and the beach bar at Centianes we’re food hits and good for seafood lovers. Boneca Bar has a lovely cave tunnel by the sea, which the kids loved exploring with their torches. The supermarkets were a short drive away. We found the walk to Algar Seco area to be about 15 mins and then a bit further on to either beach, so for beach trips due to young children with us preferred to drive but parking was easy. The grounds around the villa and location made for a peaceful week and mean you don’t feel overlooked. Marie kindly arranged for buggies at the villa and this was a big help for tired little legs. The communication both before and during holiday has been faultless, which made the organisational side very easy. We would love to return one day. Thank you for a lovely stay!

10/10 Excellent

Cathy & Tony K., Burlington, Ontario

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful, memorable trip

We just came home from the most wonderful stay at Casa de Tara. We were a group of 4 couples, friends that have travelled together every 2 years, and we must say that this was our best trip. To start, Marie was an absolute pleasure to deal with. She responded quickly, offering information and sharing things to do in Carvoeiro. She is a great expert in knowing what is going on in her town, and it's always interesting to get recommendations from a local! The villa itself was beautiful. The pictures really don't do justice to how lovely and spacious it really is. And the views! Especially from the upstairs balcony. We spent several nights sipping port and watching the sunset. From that balcony you can see the town, the sea and the Monchique mountains. The bedrooms were great for a large group - 2 queen size ensuite rooms, 1 ensuite room with a double and a single, 1 queen size room with a bathroom right beside it, and then another room with 3 single beds. All were comfortable and gave each of us our privacy. The outside eating area was really convenient right off the kitchen, and we barbequed many nights. We had fantastic weather so were able to lounge around the pool and sunbathe every day. Also wonderful was having a frig and washroom out by the pool. We hardly ever wanted to leave. The town however is really lovely, and it's about a 10/20 minute walk depending on the route you take. One is a gentler slope but takes a little longer - the other is much steeper in areas but is quicker. There are several small supermarkets to pick up your daily supplies of water, beer, wine, veggies, snacks etc and a great butcher who was open every day until one, where we would go to buy our BBQ items. Also within easy walk were some fabulous restaurants for the few evenings that we went out. We found we didn't need a car at all and we were there for 10 days. All in all, this was a fabulous villa, location, town, trip - everything! We would all go back here is a second!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

anne b.

home from home

We were a party of 6 adults and two four year old girls, the villa just met all our needs perfectly. Nothing was to much trouble for the owner or the manager of the property who did everything he possibly could to assist us when i stupidly left behind a small hand bag, luckly my passport wasnt in it. We were visiting early april so paided the extra to have the pool heated, it was well worth it. None of us really wanted to drive so we used the local taxi company who had a 9 seater to get about. while we were staying a lovely new outdoor dinning table was delivered, and a corner sofa and table was placed on the covered veranda. We would certainly go back and stay here again, the relaxed family holiday has left us all with memories to cherish. One of the children in our group was disabled and one of the adults has heart failure and needed a lot of rest, the villa accomadated our needs perfectly and we had a wonderful time. We did a online shop before we went, and all our water and essentials were delivered to the villa within a hour of our arrival. Thank you for letting us enjoy your lovely villa
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susanna Wallace

Wonderful villa with beautiful views, fab pool and lots of amazing outside eating areas

10 friends came here to celebrate my 50th birthday and had an absolutely brilliant time. The villa was perfect in every way, it was very clean and well presented, the pool was lovely with lots of sun loungers and even inflatables. We loved all the outside areas to sit in and chat. The views from the balcony were so beautiful, it was very quiet and peaceful. Marie, the owner, was very helpful and responded to our questions very promptly. All in all I would thoroughly recommend this villa and would love to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jean S., Scotland

Immaculate Villa in lovely upmarket area yet only 10-15 minutes walk from the town centre.

This is by far the nicest villa I have stayed in to date. Marie was extremely helpful and went above and beyond for our visit, even helping me source an online delivery service for our groceries, which I’d recommend. The heated pool and outside toilet/shower beside the pool was really handy. Plenty of sun loungers and parasols for shade if needed. We had a lovely bbq the first day. There are more than enough plates, glasses and cutlery for feeding 10 of us. It’s less than 5 euros to get back home from the beach or town centre. I had the master bedroom which had an amazing wrap round balcony with stunning views of the sea in the distance, The villa has everything you need for a relaxing holiday. We will definitely be returning but this time with my family, they need to experience this place too!! 10/10 from me! 👍x

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Brilliant

Super villa exactly as portrayed in the photographs. Large kitchen and lounge spacious bedrooms and bathrooms. Loads of outdoor space and great pool. Plenty of utensils and crockery large fridge and freezer. Great supermarket 5 minutes drive away so recommend a car. Overall a great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stephen A.

Great Villa

There were 12 of us including 3 childern celebrating 3 birthdays. A lovely Villa, plenty of room inside and out and a great pool. Good location in a lovely resort. Really helpful owner. A great holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Adrian C.

Beautiful villa

Beautiful place to stay, large rooms plenty of outdoor seating and lots of sun beds great pool and lovely garden
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Suzanna L.

Just beautiful.

We had a great time in Carvoeiro at this beautiful property. The home owner Marie was wonderful and went the extra mile in recommending local interests and food spots for us to visit. The home manager Sian was also lovey and greeted us upon arrival - everything was clean and ready to use. We really loved the pool which - thankfully - had a gate to slow our little toddling people down as they raced around the spacious grounds of this property, enjoying all the space. There's a nice balcony to relax on too where you can watch the sunset - an unexpected surprise for us! "I like our holiday house, it's big" ~ Little person, aged 2.5 years Our family of 9 including 2 toddlers had an amazing time and recommend for families to come and stay at this amazing place.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Louise T.

Wonderful Villa

Stayed at Casa Tara in August with friends, this villa is set in beautiful surroundings. The swimming pool was absolutely wonderful along with the spacious sun terraces and lovely gardens. Plenty of room in the villa, all bedrooms a good size with lots of cupboard/drawer space. The kitchen had a vast range of kitchen utensils, appliances, cutlery and crockery - it was like home from home. We did walk down to town a few times but in the heat we found it easier to call a cab, this was the same returning back to the villa. Carvoeiro is a vibrant town with lots of bars and restaurants and the square is a great place for entertainment. I would definitely recommend this lovely villa.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

A Lovely Villa Ideal for families

We were 3 Generations with Grandchildren 11, 7 and 16 months the Villa is perfect for little ones very safe with the gated pool, which we had heated, The pool is properly heated so no shivering for the little ones in their Factor 50 Swimsuits which has been a problem elsewhere. The villa is very well equipped with lots of good quality plastic glasses and crockery which was ideal for eating drinking and BBQ's around the pool The bedrooms have plenty of storage with nice ensuites all have their own Individually controlled Air Con Units We did not have a car and walking to Carvoeiro is a bit of a trek for little ones, the pavements are not pushchair friendly, having said that there are a couple of excellent restaurants within about 200 metres. We would highly recommend Ponto Encontro amazing value and quality for lunch - you need to book All in all a fantastic 2 weeks, we dined locally or at the villa and the little had great fun in the pool

10/10 Excellent

Steve I.

Great break for the wider family!

Casa da Tara lived up to almost all of our (high) expectations of it. A party of 11 from three generations, aged from 2 to 66, we came together to celebrate a wedding anniversary. The villa offered a very spacious and restful base for our holiday and provided the perfect starting point for exploring this delightful area of Portugal. If I were to be picky, I would point out that the advertised "walk" to town and beach was great and very doable for most of the members of our party, but didn't work for the very youngest, nor for me with arthritic knees. The house and its garden are well equipped and maintained. They catered well for the needs of all the members of our party, whatever their age. The option to take our meals in different parts of the house and the abundance of crockery and cutlery suited us very well.