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Beautiful Villa with pool and stunning views to the coast.

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Exterior
Aerial view
Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

About this property

Entire place

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

Beautiful Villa with pool and stunning views to the coast.

Villa Pica Pau (woodpecker) is situated on the quiet, pine-clad slopes of the gently rolling Serra de Monchique with arguably some of the best views imaginable, reaching all the way to the sea on clear days.

This compact one-storey villa sits just above a delightful pool, amid flourishing gardens. Pica Pau is comfortably furnished in neutral shades and well equipped.

If you are seeking a truly calm and relaxing holiday coupled with hypnotic views, this villa is an inspiring choice.

REGISTERED AS A LOCAL LODGE - AL/2903

PETS ARE ALLOWED (ONLY ONE PER BOOKING)

Property manager

Maria Zwiers

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking not allowed inside the house.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,399 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

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
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 indicated that 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 Local Lodge - AL/2903

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Beautiful Stunning Views Coast Monchique
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Beautiful Villa With Pool Stunning Views to the Coast
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About the area

Map
Monchique, Faro

What's nearby

  • Monchique Biopark - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Alferce - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Foia Mountain - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Monchique Thermal Springs - 11 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Algarve International Autodrome Raceway - 35 min drive - 23.5 km

Getting around

  • Portimao Station - 28 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Velochique - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante A Charrete - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Café da Vila - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Luar da Fóia - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Paraíso Montanha - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Villa with pool and stunning views to the coast. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Villa with pool and stunning views to the coast.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Villa with pool and stunning views to the coast.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Villa with pool and stunning views to the coast. located?

Situated by the ocean, this villa is within 2 miles (3 km) of Monchique Biopark, Foia Mountain and Nossa Senhora do Desterro Convent. Misericordia de Monchique Church and Igreja Matriz are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Beautiful Villa with pool and stunning views to the coast. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Olga E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely relaxing stay
Lovely place to stay and relax. Had everything we needed. Only short drive away from supermarket. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Missy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous and quiet retreat
Lovely place, charming town. My family and I enjoyed the beautiful surroundings and the use of the outside space and pool. A great stay away from the noise and chaos of big cities. Fully stocked home with thoughtful extras such as juice, milk, and snacks to get us started. One thing to note is that the pool draws a good number of insects, such as bees and wasps. If you are allergic be mindful of this. The beds are very firm, but if you are used to this it's no problem. Overall a really perfect place, even better than listing seemed to show.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely peaceful holiday
We had a wonderful week at Casa Pica Pau. The location is very quiet with a stunning view to the sea. The children loved the pool, and the weather was hot but the villa remained cool through the day. Being provided with lots of towels for in doors and for the pool was a lovely bonus. The only very minor comment is it would have been helpful to have been provided with a few extra basic essentials on arrival (eg a couple of spare bin liners and a dish cloth and a little washing up liquid) just to cover us until we could go shopping. Otherwise , we seriously couldn't have asked for a better place to stay and enjoy our holiday in Portugal. Thank you so much.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful villa
One of the most beautiful locations. The villa was beautiful too. Views were stunning. The villa itself was perfect. It had everything we needed. Thanks!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Helen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet peaceful house
A lovely, away from it all stay at this house. Very well equipped for all our needs. A perfect place for our 1 year old grandson to explore . Monchique is very nice, lots of restaurants, we liked Jardim das Oliveiras! We really enjoyed the beach at Aljezur, no sun lounges there, just a vast expanse of sand, good to watch the surfing. Lovely views of the coast from the house and pool area, would definitely return.

10/10 Excellent

Maria Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic holiday
House very good, with everything needed to relax and spend a good vacation. With a wonderful view and very quiet. We will be back again.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tania S.

Fantastic place to rest and enjoy
The house has everything you need to feel at home. Very clean, with enough comfort and an amazing view.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

Fabulous views at a lovely villa
We loved our stay here it was so quiet and relaxing with a lovely fire to come home to on the cold evenings making it very cosy and warm. Thanks to maria for showing us some different routes to get back to villa there are lots of little roads to choose from and for helping us with the fire when we failed to get it going one night! We would love to come back maybe at a different time of the year so we could use the pool :)
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Susan M.

Beautiful location but compromised by the recent fires.
Property provides perfect location for a quiet getaway. It is well designed and fitted out but let down by beds that are not comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Olivier

Fantastic view
As always a wonderful view, a house to rest, to read and do exercise at the pool. Although this year, the property has the same beauty, the fires in Monchique did not help much.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sergio M., montreal canada

Great Place to stay!
We loved the house very clean and peaceful! Everything you need for a peaceful retreat ! Maria thank you!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Olivier

Rain, but cnfortable
The weather was not stable, but we were comfortable, and we did several walks.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Olivier

Fantastic holiday house
Very cozy house, with fantastic panorama to the sea, very pleasant garden to sunbath and eqipada in everything necessary for a good vacation.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Russell T.

Excellent property with outstanding views in very quiet area but close enough to Monchique
Spent a week at the villa during September, the location is stunning with views all the way to the coast from the pool and veranda. Wonderfully quiet and peaceful but close enough to restaurants a five minute drive away. Villa was surprisingly spacious and had everything required for a week's stay. The drive down to the property is challenging but well worth it for the views alone. Can't wait to return
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Olivier

Great tranquil place
The vila has everything you need for a great stay in Monchique. It has beautiful surroundings and it is a very quiet location. It is a huge place, very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

Excellent, secluded villa in wonderful part of the Algarve
Negotiated tricky approach road OK. Villa in excellent condition. Gardener very busy until 7pm! TV a bit small but no English channels really available, so not a problem for me. Owner visited once to check on my rusty firemaking skills. Never saw anyone else near the villa for the whole week - just what I was looking for. Well equipped kitchen and plenty of extra bedding for colder nights in the mountains. Thoroughly recommend this property if you are after peace and quiet. Hope to book again later this year
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kurt S., Danmark

Liked: Cleanliness
A week in a lovely house
We had a very pleasant week ind the house. It was very good and according to the desciption. Communication with Maria and Vrank were good they were very kind. We had some problems finding the house but when first found no problem. Kurt Sandberh
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yoann L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Parfait.
Une vue incroyables avec une maison bien équipée et propre. Parfait pour des vacances inoubliable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Caroline M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Calme et spacieux
Grande maison très bien équipé avec un extérieur et une vue magnifique. Piscine non sécurisé pour enfant en bas âge et jardin non grillagé pour les animaux. Séjour très agréable et reposant! Point d’amélioration: nettoyer les moisissures des fenêtres, refaire salle de bain (pommeau de douche moisie et rideau de douche). Changer les matelas beaucoup trop vieux et inconfortable (ressort).
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anders P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lækker ferie
Dejligt hus med skøn udsigt. Hyggeligt område med gode vandreture.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philippe D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très bon séjour
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour dans cette belle maison agréable, confortable et bien aménagée. Nous y reviendrons avec plaisir.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tobias P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wundervolle Casa Pica Pau
Sehr gepflegte und geschmackvoll eingerichtete Ferienvilla mit schönem Pool in toller Lage in den Bergen von Monchique; Aussicht über Portimao bis ans Meer. Sehr nette und hilfsbereite Eigentümer, denen sehr daran gelegen ist, dass sich ihre Gäste wohlfühlen. Eine wundervolle Oase an der Algarve. Hoher Erholungswert. Rundweg zu empfehlen!
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christof L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderschönes Haus mit fantastischem Ausblick
Das große und geräumige Haus (hohe Deckenhöhe, 3 große Schlafzimmer, großes Wohnzimmer, geeignet für 6 Erwachsene) hat eine wunderbare Lage am Hang mit Ausblick über die Landschaft auf das Meer (ca. 25 km). Von Monchique aus ist das Haus über eine abenteuerlich steile Straße in etwa 10 Minuten zu erreichen. Der hauseigene Pool ist sehr sauber und lädt zum Schwimmen ein. Frühstück auf der sonnigen Terrasse oder der Sonnenuntergang dort sind traumhaft schön! Wir haben den Urlaub sehr genossen! Monchique ist ein schönes altes Dorf mit vielen guten Lokalen und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. Die West- und Südküste sind durch gute Straßen relativ schnell zu erreichen, beide Küsten sind ein Traum! Wir können das Haus ohne Bedenken mit 5 Sternen bewerten.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Guido R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mooi groot huis - met super mooi uitzicht en privacy
Mooi groot huis, 3 slaapkamers en 2 badkamers. Prijs kwaliteit is goed! Alles is een Beetje gedateerd / verouderde- maar alles is aanwezig. Prachtig uitzicht en veel privacy. Auto echt noodzakelijk- 45min rijden maar het strand! / stad. We hebben genoten!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ana Carolina R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Férias
A casa tem tudo o que precisamos, fica isolada, perfeita para uma semana de puro descanso
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022