The villa is a credit to Suzana, who was very kind and helpful. Exceptionally clean, well presented villa set in lovely countryside and an amazing pool. Great to have the covered terrace so plenty of shade out of the sun. This area was very well lit so it was lovely to sit out late evening and be able to read or just enjoy the peace and quiet. Suzana provided so many extras that you wouldn't usually find including kitchen foil and roll, bin bags, and even oranges and mangoes from the garden. There's an excellent hotel just a kilometre away that does fabulous 4 course meals for 19 EUR, the food is extremely high quality, we ate there 3 nights as it was so easy to get to and great value for money. All in all a lovely holiday villa in a great location.

Very well maintained spacious and clean villa in a peaceful location. We had a wonderful stay and loved every minute. Suzana was very helpful.

As in all previous reviews, this property is a great holiday home and Suzana and her husband are extremely helpful hosts. We had a lovely two weeks by the pool, but also visited Aquashow Park, took a boat tour from Amacao de pera down the coast to see the Benagil caves, visited Vilamoura, Olhos d'Agua, Albufeira and Tavira for dinner and walkabout. Lots to see and do with not too long a drive, less than 10 mins to local or international grocery stores eg Lidl/Aldi. Our two young granddaughters had the best time in the pool.

We had a thoroughly enjoyable stay at Casa Barbara - a very comfortable villa which was well stocked. The outdoor area was perfect - really peaceful, lots of loungers and a lovely pool. We went at the beginning of April, so we had mixed weather- some sun and some rain. Suzane was incredibly helpful and was on hand for anything we needed. Thank you Suzane for a wonderful stay! Christine.

Uma casa muito agradável com uma óptima anfitriã.

I can thoroughly recommend this property to anyone wanting to visit the Algarve but wanting somewhere less developed and touristy. The property was lovely, really well maintained and the owner Susanna had obviously paid a great deal of care and attention to what people need in a villa. The villa was difficult to find when arriving late in the dark from the airport but Susanna arranged to be there when we arrived and was happy to come and rescue us when we got hopelessly lost! She lived close by and left us feeling she would happily come and help us if needed. The pool was great, a good size for swimming in once you had braved the cold we could have happily spent all our time round it but there was plenty to see and do in the area which kept us busy. Thank you so much Susanna for making our holiday!

Many thanks to Suzana for coming to our rescue when we stupidly locked ourselves out :) That about sums up our experience. Suzana was a great host. She had some basics on hand for us (water, fruit, etc) when we arrived ahead of schedule. We weren't disturbed during our 10 day visit, and she was there to see us off on the final day also. The Villa is secluded, but it's a simple 5-10 min drive into Olhao and nearer if you're going to Pechao. The pool and Villa grounds are gorgeous and it's a lovely place to sit out in the evening and just get a bit of peace and quiet. There were a few ants but these were easily dispatched and dealt with with some Ant powder. It's to be expected. The only element we could think that could be improved would be a "welcome" pack of sorts, collated perhaps from previous guests or menus, places to go, ferry crossing times, etc, but all of this was easily obtainable from Olhao anyway. Top quality Villa, great location and we loved our stay - thank you!!!

Suzana and Mr Baptista gave us a warm and continual welcome. We have never stayed at such a beautiful place as Casa Barbara. Casa Barbara was immaculate, providing everything you need. The swimming pool is fabulous and Suzana and her husband called to look after the pool regularly. Lidl and Continente supermarkets are a short drive away (car is a must). Casa Barbara is in a peaceful setting, passing traffic is minimal, more likely to see a horse and cart 😅. We were very sad to leave but we have very special memories and will definitely be returning to stay at Casa Barbara.

We have just returned from a wonderful weeks holiday at this lovely villa with pool and didn't want to leave. The Villa has everything you need for a comfortable stay. It is quietly located for a peaceful restful time around the pool , however hiring a car has you within twenty minutes of everything you will ever need. beautiful beaches , interesting towns and locations to explore. We can recomemnd Tavira as a great place to visit. We cannot thank Suzana enough , nothing was too much trouble. We are looking forward to going back to this lovely home next year. If you are traveling by car I would recommend putting 'casa barbera Olhao' into google maps for a direct route to the property. The instructions on this site made it difficult to locate the villa on arrival.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The house was spacious, well equipped, comfortable and perfect for our needs. The children were in the pool every day and the weather was so good to us that we all went in at one point! The surrounding area is beautiful - you will need a car to explore it, but if beaches are your thing, you definitely won't be disappointed. Take the ferry to the neighbouring islands and nearby Fusetta and Tavira are well worth a visit. Susanna was a very helpful and attentive host - she even rang me to offer to do a shop for us as we were arriving late at night. Thank you. There's a good chance we will be back 😊

We had a lovely week staying in Olhao! A great villa in a very quiet location but close enough to explore the surrounding areas. We didn't try the local restaurants but did go through to eat in Fuseta where there were some great seaside outdoor bbq restaurants! Tavira is beautiful and the sea caves at Benagil are a must see!

Lovely villa in a nice area pretty much central for all you may require. Would return

We had a very Nice 10 days in the villa. Our kids loved the pool. The house has everything you need! Suzana is a great help and gives you a warm welcone with fruit and water in the fridge. I would recommend this house to All!

We stayed for 2 weeks Sept 2018. Fantastic accommodation, very well equipped kitchen, pleanty of bedding, towels both bathroom and pool. Lots of different areas to sit both sun and shade with various views. Great BBQ area ideal for breakfast sun or afternoon shade. Short drive to Olhao for shopping (Aldi, Lidl, Pingo Doce, Continttee) and lots restaurants for eating out. Suzana gave a great welcome and very helpful , throughout our stay.

The villa is great and the kitchen really well stocked, there are two fridges, which we found useful with a number of us staying. There is no dishwasher, but that didn't worry us.The pool and pool area are fantastic and its quiet. Suzanna is really helpful and couldnt' do enough for us including collecting us from a local supermarket on arrival when our cab didn't turn up. I advise either hiring a car or using uber. Uber was great and really efficient. You can also get a massage on the property, which I can thoroughly recommend! All in all a great place and a really brilliant villa.

We contacted Suzana on arrival in Portugal and even though it was a few hours ahead of check-in she was fine with us arriving early at the property. The house is about a ten minute drive from Olhao and 20 minutes from Faro. It is situated next to a secondary road with very little traffic. It is not overlooked by any other property. There are a couple of restaurants and some little villages within 5 minutes drive. When we arrived we were impressed with the size of the swimming pool and the outdoor area. Suzana walked us through the property and let us know we could contact her if we needed anything. The house itself is very spacious, clean and airy. It has all the commodities one would have at home with the exception of a dishwasher. The washing machine is situated outside and there is a terrace to put the washing out. We spent 9 relaxing days at the villa and are looking forward to going back again. If you are looking for peace and quiet I recommend that you rent this property. Traffic is non existent in the area except when people are travelling to and from work, even then nothing to disturb the peaceful atmosphere.

Visited 25 March for a week, warm in the day but cold at night, villa has a log burner that we used to stay nice and cosy. Pool a good size, not heated but we used it on the 3 hottest days. Villa very well equipped and the owner Suzanne very friendly and accommodating. A very enjoyable stay for a great price and weather good for the time of year. Recommended.