Sesmarias stay.Your stay at this Sesmarias villa places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Carvoeiro Beach and Carvoeiro Tennis Club. Gramacho Pestana Golf and Carvoeiro Boardwalk are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Albufeira Old Town Square - 33 min drive - 36.5 km
Getting around
Lagoa Ferragudo Station - 10 min drive
Portimao (PRM) - 22 min drive
Restaurants
Churrasqueira & Cozinha Tradicional - 5 min drive
Restaurante Oasis - 4 min drive
chef’s kitchen - 4 min drive
A Vela - 4 min drive
Jomar - 4 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.
Casa Santalena | Private 3 Bed Villa | Private pool | Carvoeiro
Relaxing Family Retreat: Casa Santalena in Sesmarias
Looking for the perfect family escape? Casa Santalena offers a delightful blend of comfort, fun, and relaxation. This spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom villa is situated in the charming village of Sesmarias, close to Carvoeiro, making it an ideal base for exploring the Algarve.
Family-Friendly Comfort
Casa Santalena is designed with families in mind. The villa boasts three air-conditioned bedrooms: two twin bedrooms that share a modern bathroom and a large master suite featuring two double beds and an en-suite. With plenty of space for everyone, you’ll feel right at home.
The open-plan living and dining area is a hub of entertainment, complete with a large TV offering British channels, a DVD player, and a selection of DVDs. Free Wi-Fi keeps everyone connected, while a cozy log-burning fire adds warmth and charm for cooler evenings.
Fully Equipped for Convenience
The villa’s fully fitted kitchen has everything you need, including a dishwasher, washing machine, and microwave, so you can whip up family meals with ease. Recently renovated bathrooms and kitchen add a touch of modern elegance to your stay.
Outdoor Fun & Relaxation
Step outside to your private swimming pool, surrounded by a sun-drenched terrace. Whether you’re splashing in the pool, relaxing on a sun lounger, or enjoying an al fresco meal prepared on the charcoal barbecue, this space is perfect for family bonding. An outdoor shower adds extra convenience after a day of swimming.
Prime Location
Sesmarias offers a handful of cafés, restaurants, and a convenience store just around the corner from the villa. A short drive brings you to Carvoeiro, a vibrant village known for its stunning beaches, bustling atmosphere, and family-friendly activities. Take a boat trip to explore the nearby caves, try kayaking, or simply unwind at one of the many excellent restaurants. During summer, Carvoeiro comes alive with open-air music events—fun for all ages!
Explore the Algarve
From thrilling water parks like Slide and Splash (just 5 km away) to the enchanting Lagos Zoo, there’s no shortage of family adventures. For shopping and stocking up, head to nearby Lagoa, where large supermarkets and a modern shopping mall await.
Year-Round Comfort
Casa Santalena is equipped with air conditioning in all bedrooms, which also provides heating in the cooler months, making it a perfect retreat any time of the year.
Important Information
Comprehensive travel insurance is recommended, including cancellation and personal belongings cover.
House Rules: No stag/hen parties or similar groups. Quiet hours from 11 PM to 7 AM.
226641/AL
Create lasting family memories at Casa Santalena—your perfect Algarve getaway awaits!
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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Unit size: 2,228 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Checkin 15:00-00:00
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
High chair fee: EUR 25 per stay
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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 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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Property Registration Number 22664/AL
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property
Casa Santalena Carvoeiro
Casa Santalena Private vacation home
Casa Santalena Private vacation home Carvoeiro
239114
Frequently asked questions
How close is Casa Santalena | Private 3 Bed Villa | Private pool | Carvoeiro to the airport?
This villa is 7.8 mi (22-min drive) away from the Portimao (PRM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Casa Santalena | Private 3 Bed Villa | Private pool | Carvoeiro have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this villa.
How close is Casa Santalena | Private 3 Bed Villa | Private pool | Carvoeiro to the beach?
This villa is 2.7 mi (7-min drive) from Carvoeiro Beach and 5.1 mi (11-min drive) from Benagil Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Casa Santalena | Private 3 Bed Villa | Private pool | Carvoeiro offer free breakfast?
This villa does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Casa Santalena | Private 3 Bed Villa | Private pool | Carvoeiro?
No, there is no casino at this villa, but Algarve Casino (12-min drive) is nearby.
What time is check-in at Casa Santalena | Private 3 Bed Villa | Private pool | Carvoeiro?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Casa Santalena | Private 3 Bed Villa | Private pool | Carvoeiro?
Free parking is not available at this villa.
Does Casa Santalena | Private 3 Bed Villa | Private pool | Carvoeiro have a pool?
Yes, there's a pool.
Does Casa Santalena | Private 3 Bed Villa | Private pool | Carvoeiro have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this villa.
How close is Casa Santalena | Private 3 Bed Villa | Private pool | Carvoeiro to downtown Lagoa?
This villa is 2.2 mi away from Estombar.
Casa Santalena | Private 3 Bed Villa | Private pool | Carvoeiro Reviews
Reviews
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Wonderful
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Reviews
Archival
10/10 Excellent
John H.
Aug 14, 2017
Really good villa and holiday experience
We stayed for a week in August as a family of four. The villa was excellent and the whole experience, from booking to having our week away was 5 star. It's a really good family villa with a great pool area. There are also good restaurants within walking distance if you don't want to drive or taxi.
John H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Martin
Jul 13, 2025
Great villa
Very spacious well equipped villa with a lovely pool.
Window blind required for small window in master bedroom.
Martin
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Mary Frances
Jul 10, 2024
Casa Santalena
Stunning villa, pool is large and the location is very private. Yet close to other villas , a few restaurants and local shop .
Self check in was very easy . Highly recommended the company algarveholidaylets.com, amazing to deal with.
Smart TV , so families can use their own streaming apps .
Mary Frances
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Mary Frances
Jul 10, 2024
Casa Santalena
Stunning villa, pool is large and the location is very private. Yet close to other villas , a few restaurants and local shop .
Self check in was very easy . Highly recommended the company algarveholidaylets.com, amazing to deal with.
Smart TV , so families can use their own streaming apps .
Mary Frances
From a partner site
8/10 Good
TRACEY
Jun 21, 2025
Review
Very clean, well equipped. Plenty of lovely towels. Plenty of storage space. Good location for outings. Quiet area. Lovely pool with lots of sun beds. Would stay again!
Mattress in travel cot. Broken tiles in and around pool. Ones on steps in pool sharp and dangerous.
Decor a little dated.
TRACEY
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Claerwen Elisabeth
Apr 12, 2025
Fantastic stay
We had an amazing 5 night break at Casa Santalena. Accommodation was spacious and comfortable and the villa was equipped with absolutely everything you’d find at home. Lovely clean pool and massive outdoor area. Couldn’t fault anything. The online guide is very helpful and informative. There’s a small supermarket on the doorstep that sells everything you could need and the restaurants close by do fantastic takeaway food. Would definitely return. Thanks for making an awesome holiday perfect!
A bit more info on how to get to the bins to empty rubbish on check out. It was easy enough to find where to take it once we’d wandered around but quite a haul.
This villa ticks all the boxes,it is so spacious. The pool is just lovely and we definitely made the most of it. The bathrooms are lovely and modern and the kitchen is well equipped. The villa is in a really quiet area,it was so peaceful. There is a shop around the corner and a lovely Italian restaurant. We hired a car and visited a few local beaches. There is also an Aldi 5mins away. I would definitely recommend this villa to others. We did have a couple of water outages during our stay which was an inconvenience but the management company were really helpful.
Todo se correspondía al anuncio. Casa acogedora, zona muy tranquila, parecía que no había nadie en la zona, pero muy buena ubicación. Cerca de muchas playas (la mejor la que estaba más cerca, Praia Dos Carneiros, a 4 Km) y supermercados. Había un pequeño supermercado a 1min andando.....recomendable 100%.
Si le tuviese que poner una pega, sería la falta de césped, aún así lo dicho anteriormente lo compensa, repetiremos seguro.
Ramón S.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Jul 20, 2020
Casa Santelena
We had a wonderful time in Casa Santelena. We enjoyed the pool and everything the villa provided for us. There were 4 adults and one baby. Plenty of room for all of us. We had a courtesy visit after our day of arrival to check if we needed any help which was very useful. Overall we would stay there again.
The oven temperature dial didn't work properly. You had to turn the dial without the controller on to get it to work. It did get very hot in the living room as there was no air conditioning. There was a fan provided but I think it should of been a larger one to get some relief.
Casa muy espaciosa con todo lo necesario para pasar unos días disfrutando de la tranquilidad y cerca de playas preciosas.
Jonatan B.
Archival
8/10 Good
Carlos C.
Aug 4, 2017
Uitstekende vakantiewoning op prachtlocatie.
Zeer mooie villa op een uitstekende locatie, veel genot op wandelafstand en misschien 1enkele tip, zwembad een beetje verwarmen, TOP.
Carlos C.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Aine O.
Jul 13, 2017
Fantastic property
Party of six, 4 adults and 2 children - Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at casa santalena. Amazing villa with good sized pool in a quiet area, totally met all our needs. Small supermarket conveniently located round corner from villa. Would have been nice if Carvoeiro town had been within closer proximity to walk but was a good 30 mins, too long for children in heat. Overall we had excellent time and villa really impressed us.
Aine O.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Archival
8/10 Good
Paul C.
Jun 5, 2017
Excellent!!
Absolutely wonderful Villa everything you could wish for. Even had british TV for when the kids went to bed ha ha. Just one or two little niggles however, there were no Dinner plates for meal just small plates which I would describe as "Tea Plates". Also there are no shaver sockes in the bathrooms but other than that it was fantastic. You do need a car though if you want to visit anywhere. Local buses were good. There were seven of us including three young children so frequent trips to the Supermarket were in order but would definitely stay again. Thanks Marina and Phillip you were first class.
Paul C.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
angela T.
Oct 10, 2016
Lovely Villa
We had a great holiday. The villa was stocked with everything you would need for a very comfortable stay. The quality of furnishings was great and it was extremely clean. The outside space was lovely. Very private and very quiet. We all loved the large pool and the huge dining table and chairs! Couldn't fault a thing. Thank you.
angela T.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Alex T.
Sep 16, 2016
Outstanding stay
We had the pleasure of staying at Santalena very recently and had a great time. The area of Sesmarias is quiet and peaceful, yet all the amenities we needed were within walking distance – a local shop, bars and two fantastic restaurants, one of which (Bon Bon) has just been awarded a Michelin star! The other – Oregano we had a fantastic 6 course meal for 4 people, the food was amazing and extremely reasonably priced. Only 10 minutes away was one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, Praia da Marinha where we enjoyed exploring the beach, rocks and cliff top walks. Equidistant are a selection of golf options for those who like to play with some fantastic courses that are very well maintained. The villa is only 40 minutes (or less) drive from Faro airport or 2hrs from Lisbon, depending upon your preference, and car hire and the short drive was very straightforward. The villa is very spacious, with a large pool, good WiFi, large widescreen LCD TV with IPTV and excellent facilities. It has a master en-suite bathroom, a further bathroom and a separate WC, all, together with the kitchen have recently been re-fitted to a very high standard – it really was a great place to stay and I can’t wait to go back, I’m already checking the next available dates when we can book!
Alex T.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Leo B.
Sep 16, 2016
Fantastic Holiday - The best!
Had a great time! The villa and Sesmarias are both nice and quiet. Good space outside around the pool with and without shade, nice open plan living and dining space giving lots of room and the TV box was a pleasant surprise as Multi-Language TV is rare in Portugal. Good bedrooms and space for everything we needed. Kitchen is modern and well equipped. Nice bathrooms with modern showers and other accessories. Good place if you want to chill out and laze by the pool and also in reach of coastal walks and beautiful beaches. We ate out at some great restaurants which are local and are priced well for the food which is served, as one restaurant (Bon Bon) has been awarded a Michelin star. Also near the town of Carvoeiro where there are other good restaurants and Café’s. Large English and English speaking community. Lovely people, great food at good prices, quiet area, great traditional villa with modern fittings and a pool, all 5 minutes from a town and beach, what’s not to like?
Leo B.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Gordon P.
Aug 26, 2016
Amazing, Fabulous Villa
We had a great 2 weeks over Easter, super weather and great Villa. Very spacious well designed accommodation, with all the rooms having double patio doors leading out to the lovely pool area was a real wow factor. The welcome pack was also a nice surprise. Having a well stocked local supermarket within a 5 minute walk was very convenient to. We look forward to returning next year.