Vacation rentals with a fireplace in Mexilhoeira Grande

Absolutely loved our stay at the villa. The house is amazing and the gardens are out of this world! Brilliant location for families as it’s really quiet but within walking distance to the town. The house is so clean - everything was spotless.

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Ahua Portugal, where our host Anne guided us with thoughtful local tips and quick responses. Nestled on a peaceful hillside above Seixe Valley, the modern house had every comfort we needed and felt like the perfect retreat. We were deeply inspired by Anne’s dedication to the land. She has led a reforestation project across her 18-hectare estate, planting over 30,000 cork trees to restore the forest after wildfires. Tip: Do plan to bring a reliable car. The unpaved access roads are best navigated with a vehicle that has good clearance. If you’re seeking a serene, private getaway with a caring, responsive host deeply connected to her land, Ahua Portugal is an exceptional choice! Five stars all the way, and thank you, Anne!

We spent 8 wonderful days in the villa "Casa vista do mar" – a real paradise. You immediately feel comfortable, surrounded by pure nature with breathtaking views. The vacation home is perfectly equipped, nothing is missing. Thanks to Tobias' directions, the journey from Faro Airport was easy. Andrea was at our side on site and provided us directly with information about restaurants, shopping and excursion destinations. We were able to unwind wonderfully and recharge our batteries. The tranquility, the view and the loving care made our stay unforgettable. We recommend this cottage without reservation and already know: We will be back! Many thanks to Tobias and Andrea for this perfect vacation.

We stayed for a week with our baby and had a wonderful time. It‘s a super peaceful, beautiful place - especially the surrounding grounds are magical. The house itself is simple but cozy and very charming, the terrace overlooking the property‘s nature is a wonderful place to hang out and chill, and we made good use of the BBQ and outside shower. At some point we had a power outage, but Ana dealt with it promptly and professionally. Would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a retreat in nature.

The Lemon Lodge is tucked away in the mountains, providing a lovely and peaceful retreat away from the main bustle. That serenity comes with the trade-off of being a nice drive away from town up some challenging roads but you can get the hang of it after once or twice. Definitely need a rental car, mid-size is even better. The house itself is stunning and really well designed. Kitchen has everything you need. We cooked a lot on the grill in the back. Would have liked screens on the windows to let some fresh air in, as bugs up there can be tricky.

We were lucky to find Casa Funchal at the last minute thanks to Chris' responsiveness. Located high up, the villa is a peaceful haven after a day of sightseeing. The pool heated by solar panels is a real plus for swimming in May in the sunny afternoon without being cold. Well-decorated and very cute English cottage, 10 minutes from Faro center. We recommend it for motorized travelers.

We loved staying here. Anna-Lena was very welcoming. Her place is very special and has been created with a lot of love. There were also oranges and wine in our kitchen which was lovely. Anna-Lena took the time to share info on hikes and beaches. We love having locals tell us about special spots.

An amazing stay at this Airbnb, especially for families with young kids. You can see sunrise and sunset from the location, the pool is amazing with toys, and there are swings and slides on the sprawling property. The outdoor grounds were peaceful to walk around, with orange and lemon trees. The indoor space was clean and well-decorated and with toys for the kids to play with. The kitchen was beautiful and well stocked for us to prepare meals. We really liked that there was a washer and dryer so we could fully dry our clothes, especially before flying out. Bathrooms were clean and well stocked. The parking lot was spacious enough for 2 cars. The minor issues we found was that the location is a bit remote so you need to drive around to get anywhere, and there's actually 3 rooms in the main unit, not 4. The 4th room + bathroom is located an separate but attached building that accesses the main building via a courtyard and is an extra fee. That threw us off, but it was fine at the end.

We felt completely comfortable. I would recommend booking here to everyone! This place was the highlight of our stay in Portugal! Both the hosts and the apartment We would book again immediately any time The apartment and the property are a dream. Even better in real life than in the pictures

A great apartment with everything that we needed. Lovely balcony to sit at and enjoy a view and also the sounds of the street below. Nice to have lots of amenities including a washing machine and line to dry clothes on. Easy to get to and from the train station with only a 15min walk and 10mins to the bus station. We enjoyed our stay and hope to be back again.

Absolutely loved this airbnb. In a prefect walkable location, and easy to drive to with parking. The apartment was gorgeous with everything we needed. Highly recommended

We had an amazing holiday staying at Algar Seco Parque. The site is so well kept by the staff. The gardens are beautiful. Cleaners come in and tidy your accommodation. It was such a lovely surprise to come back to find that the beds were made and even the dishes had been done. Thank you to all those who helped us to have a relaxing holiday

This was an incredible stay! The cleanest air bnb I have ever stayed in. Host was very friendly and kind and accommodating, great walkable area. Very quiet and comfortable. AC in the unit, all the amenities!

We really enjoyed the stay in this Airbnb and had everything we needed. We loved to have a breakfast on the terrace or take an Uber to town. Monica gave us a short tour and instructions through the house and also provided recommendations for nearby activities. We would come back again.

We really enjoyed our stay. Nice , quiet area with 10 min walk to the beach . Nice BBQ balcony area.. 10/10 Recommend

We've stayed in a few places in Prainha and this was by far the best. The location is perfect, and the listing itself really lovely. Everything you need for a week self catering.

We had a fantastic stay at Susana’s place. The accommodation was beautiful and spotlessly clean (very happy to let my little one crawl around on the floors it was so clean!). Much bigger than the photos. Pool area was very peaceful. Lots of amenities without being cluttered. Well stocked kitchen and generous welcome pack. Restaurants and beautiful beaches within walking distance. Great communication and very helpful host. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

The villa is very well equipped, literally had everything we needed/wanted. Housekeeping also visited multiple times and were very accommodating. Quiet neighbourhood, you can walk to the beach but a car is probably needed otherwise. Great communication. Would highly recommend, thank you Rene and team!

Craig is an amazing host, always here to help, very discreet, extremely responsive and flexible and super nice. His house was perfect for us as we stayed as 2 families, very well equipped, with multiple places to chill and relax as the day goes by, the pool is sensational and just perfect with kids. The lightings at night is great, we love the house and its garden. thanks so much Craig for this amazing stay.

Honestly, I can’t say enough about Ana on how she went above and beyond to make my weekend celebrating my birthday and bachelorette with my friends special! She went as far as to in on the surprise to ensure that I was completely blown away! The villa is spectacular and my only regret is the number of balloons we left lying around when we left (sorry Ana). The rooms were spacious, immaculately clean, great convenient location with a grocery store and cafes nearby. Also wasn’t too far to get to the main strip! I highly recommend booking this gorgeous villa!

My wife Beth and I just had our wedding at the tiny whale lodge and it could not have been more perfect! Every single detail was considered and taken care of and the team we met could not have been more friendly, helpful and responsive. We would come back every year if we could!!

Beautiful setting and so peaceful. We stayed for 2 weeks in June 2025, the location is high up the mountain so can be cool in the mornings and evenings. However we loved having an open fire in the evenings and James provided all the wood we needed. James was quick to respond when called upon. We loved the space this property gave us and grew to love its quirky design layout. We would certainly recommend James and “villa de Cima” one thing we would advise is having the pool heated. Thanks James

If you are looking for a beautiful location to unplug and relax, look no further than Bernardo & Laura’s place. The photos don’t do justice to the breathtaking views. Their place is in a very peaceful and quiet spot in the mountains; while still being only about 35 minutes from the amazing beaches of the Algarve. We were a group of 6 people, including 2 young kids, and we always felt very comfortable in the spacious accommodations. Laura was super responsive and helpful in all of our communications and was able to accommodate an early check-in, which we appreciated after a long flight. We would definitely recommend this home.

From the start, communication was outstanding, nothing was too much trouble and the help was 5 star, we couldn't have asked for more. The villa was just beautiful, it was immaculately clean and extremely well equipped as was the pool area. We had an amazing stay and were made to feel very welcome on arrival and knew that we could make contact at any time. An exceptional villa with exceptional host, would highly recommend 😊