Title: Perfect for holidays – unwind in Sao Rafael with a private pool option - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Perfect for holidays – unwind in Sao Rafael with a private pool option Family-friendly villa in Albufeira with a water park ## Photo gallery for Perfect for holidays – unwind in Sao Rafael with a private pool option ![Outdoor dining - Perfect for holidays – unwind in Sao Rafael with a private pool option (Sao Rafael)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113800000/113798700/113798620/8cf686d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Perfect for holidays – unwind in Sao Rafael with a private pool option (Sao Rafael)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113800000/113798700/113798620/8e221a7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![A heated pool - Perfect for holidays – unwind in Sao Rafael with a private pool option (Sao Rafael)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113800000/113798700/113798620/b28b116e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach - Perfect for holidays – unwind in Sao Rafael with a private pool option (Sao Rafael)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113800000/113798700/113798620/de44e56f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Perfect for holidays – unwind in Sao Rafael with a private pool option (Sao Rafael)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113800000/113798700/113798620/d4e40e0d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Sao Rafael Beach and Albufeira Marina, Perfect for holidays – unwind in Sao Rafael with a private pool option provides a water park, a garden, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom2 bathrooms807 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Perfect for holidays – unwind in Sao Rafael with a private pool option Escape to Villa Maris, a serene Algarve retreat in Sao Rafael. This villa offers a swimming pool with optional heating (payable extra), a sun-soaked terrace, and outdoor furniture—perfect for relaxation. Set over two floors and surrounded by beautifully maintained grounds, it features panoramic, sea, garden, and pool views, including breath-taking sunsets and sunrises. Indoors, the villa is well-equipped with air conditioning in the lounge, Wi-Fi, smart TV, a dishwasher, and a washing machine. The kitchen boasts a coffee machine, oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, toaster, and all the essentials for dining in. Comfortable sofas provide a cozy space to unwind after a day of exploration. The villa includes private parking, a garage, and a lovely garden, ensuring privacy and tranquility. With pool towels provided and a friendly reception nearby for any assistance, your stay will be both luxurious and effortless. SECURITY DEPOSIT: This property requires a security deposit upon check-in (cash or credit card pre-authorization) = € 200,00 ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car not required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Limited housekeeping ### Location highlights - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Heated pool - Water park - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming 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: 807 square feet ## Similar properties ![Villa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116070000/116070000/116069986/dec6b699.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Maris in Albufeira Albufeira - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07&selected=116069986&PinnedHotelID=116069986&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Villa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116070000/116068700/116068636/fb010df6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Das Estrelas in Albufeira Albufeira - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07&selected=116068636&PinnedHotelID=116068636&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90090000/90081000/90080911/cf72e183.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Mendes - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is not required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as 2391 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=37.081734,-8.277135&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7DkjaF%60soq%40%3FQ%3FS%40S%3FS%40S%40Q%3FSBS%40S%40Q%40SBSBQBSBQ%40SDQBSDQBQDQDSDQDQDQFQDOFQDQFOFQHOFOFQHOFOHOFOHMHOJMHOHMHMJMHMJMJKJMJKJKJMJKJILKJKLILIJKLILGLILIJGNGLGLGLGNGLELENELENELENCNELCNCLCNANCNANALANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40NBN%40NBLBNBLDNBNDLDNDLDLDNDLFLFLFNFLFLFLHJHLFLJLHLHJHLJJJJHLJJLHJLJJLHJJLHLJLJLHLHNHLHNHNHLFNHNFNHPFNFNFPFNDPFPFNDPFPDPDPBRDPDPBPDRBPBRBPBRBP%40R%40RBP%40R%40R%40R%40P%3FR%40R%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FRAR%3FRAPARARARCPARARCPCRCPCRCPERCPEPEPCPEREPGPENGPGPEPGNGPGNGNIPGNINGNILININILILINKLKLILKLIJKLMJIJKJMJKJKJMJKHMHMHMHMHKHMFMHMFOFMFMFMDOFMDMDODMDODOBMBODMBO%40OBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAMAOAOCOAOCMAOCMEOCOCMEOEMEOEMEMGOEMGMGMGOGKGMIMIMIMIKIMIMIKKMKKKKKKKKKKKKMKKKMIMKMIMIMIOKMIOIOGMIOGOIOGQGOIOGQGOEQGQEQGOEQEQESEQEQCQEQCSEQASCQCSCQCSASAQASCS%3FSAQAS%3FSAS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=hdmSwNNiIUFH8-ZczplVwa6lWkk=) Sao Rafael #### What's nearby - Arrifes Beach \- 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - Sao Rafael Beach \- 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - Albufeira Marina \- 17 min walk \- 1.4 km - Peneco Beach \- 5 min drive \- 3.3 km - Evaristo Beach \- 7 min drive \- 3.0 km #### Getting around - Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 16 min drive - Portimao (PRM) - 36 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Castello Di Norcia - ‬3 min drive - ‪Gate 4 café - ‬19 min walk - ‪Fat Cats - ‬17 min walk - ‪Tasca Portuguesa - ‬3 min drive - ‪Porto de Abrigo - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Perfect for holidays – unwind in Sao Rafael with a private pool option have a pool? ### Is Perfect for holidays – unwind in Sao Rafael with a private pool option pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Perfect for holidays – unwind in Sao Rafael with a private pool option? ### What time is check-out at Perfect for holidays – unwind in Sao Rafael with a private pool option? ### Where is Perfect for holidays – unwind in Sao Rafael with a private pool option located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Perfect for holidays – unwind in Sao Rafael with a private pool option Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Priya B. Jun 4, 2024 #### Perfect for couples Loved the comfort and layout. Having a private garden and sea views made it a dream base for our Algarve trip. A little walk to the shops but otherwise perfect for relaxing stays. ##### Priya B. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Niels J. May 18, 2024 #### Private and peaceful A great location close to Praia dos Arrifes. The heated pool was a treat and the villa felt very private. Everything was clean and modern, reception staff were friendly and available for anything we needed. ##### Niels J. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Luke F. Jun 27, 2024 #### Quiet and cozy Villa Maris gave us exactly what we were after: a quiet, clean, and cozy place to unwind. It’s well-equipped and the heated pool was spotless. The surrounding area is scenic and peaceful. ##### Luke F. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Derek L. Aug 22, 2024 #### Would definitely return Compact but well designed. The lounge and kitchen were spacious for two and the en-suite bedroom was comfortable. We enjoyed every sunset from the balcony. ##### Derek L. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Isla M. Jul 12, 2024 #### Everything we needed Nicely decorated and very clean. Aircon worked great during hot nights. We appreciated the washing machine and smart TV. Close to beach perfect location ##### Isla M.