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Overview
3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
8 guests
7 nights minimum 
Villa
Comfortable, modern, south facing villa with lovely views towards the sea. Private, heated swimming pool with terrace and barbeque area in large garden. Not overlooked. Air conditioning in all bedrooms. Restaurants and cafes in nearby Santa Barbara de Nexe and in Estoi. Comfortably furnished and well equipped, an ideal base for a family holiday and for exploring the region. What our Guests said: 'We had a fantastic holiday at your villa. We would definitely recommend it if someone wanted a holiday with a great pool, a fantastic view and far enough from the hustle and bustle of busy towns (though not too far). Very chilled, very relaxing. E&S Morris, Cardiff, Wales' 'Fantastic Villa, great location, and a very homely feel. The villa had far better equipment and facilities than other vi...Comfortable, modern, south facing villa with lovely views towards the sea. Private, heated swimming pool with terrace and barbeque area in large garden. Not overlooked. Air conditioning in all bedrooms. Restaurants and cafes in nearby Santa Barbara de Nexe and in Estoi. Comfortably furnished and well equipped, an ideal base for a family holiday and for exploring the region. What our Guests said: 'We had a fantastic holiday at your villa. We would definitely recommend it if someone wanted a holiday with a great pool, a fantastic view and far enough from the hustle and bustle of busy towns (though not too far). Very chilled, very relaxing. E&S Morris, Cardiff, Wales' 'Fantastic Villa, great location, and a very homely feel. The villa had far better equipment and facilities than other villas we have stayed at. Will definitely be looking to stay here again in the future. P Kielty, London'. 'We could not rate this home highly enough. It was more than we expected and the property details and photographs do not do it justice! We all felt special guests in someone's home while also having the freedom and space not to trip over each other. The villa played a major part in allowing us to have a very memorable holiday. P Munns, Oxford, England.' Please look at the reviews on this website for further feedback. Tourist License / Licencia de turismo N °: 18887/AL
House Rules
Pets not allowedKid friendlyNo smoking
We wish to maintain the standard of our property for our guests and hence we do not allow Pets or smoking inside the villa.
Bedrooms
1 King1 Sofa4 Singles1 Cot
Bathrooms
1 Full bath2 Attached (ensuite)

Meet the host
Graham R
Hosting since January 2012
Languages spoken: English
Response Rate: 100%
Response Time: Within a few hours
Interaction with guests: After you have paid your balancing payment you will be provided with access details for the villa, plus the contact number of our local villa manager who will be able to help you in the unlikely event of a problem. He manages the Maid, Gardener and Pool attendant and also has details of local tradesmen who can resolve any minor maintenance issues which may arise during your stay. Please note that, which effect from April 2020 we have increased the length of time between guest stays to allow our Maid additional time to fully clean and disinfect the villa. Wherever possible we will leave a full day between checkout and the following check-in. Where this is not possible we ask you to respect your earlier checkout and later check-in times.

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Reviews (15)
David M
David M
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Lovely relaxing villa
We have enjoyed several mid-season breaks as a couple at beautiful Casa da Bica and have always found it to be a welcoming and relaxing place to stay. Accessed via a short tarmac/paved road, it sits in a slightly elevated position, offering panoramic views from the upper terrace. There is a high level of privacy and security here, (recently enhanced by the excellent new perimeter fence and reassuring alarm system), though the few other houses in the general vicinity mean that there is no sense of isolation. The location offers good access across the Central and Eastern Algarve by car, with the MAR shopping centre/outlet village/IKEA, and the historic village of Estoi, just a very short drive away The villa facilities are exceptional. The ground floor is spacious, with an easy open flow between lounge, dining, kitchen and utility areas. The TV system provides a range of channels, including BBC, ITV and C4 channels. The kitchen is well equipped, and we have always appreciated the availability of store cupboard essentials, not least the selection of herbs and spices. The upper floor bedroom is comfortable and quiet, with air conditioning, good storage space and a safe. Outside, there is a good-sized, heated pool with deep and shallow ends and plenty of sunbeds. The shady gazebo is close to the house with a large, glass-topped table and rattan dining chairs and there is a great easy-to-use BBQ. Finally, the house and pool cleaning arrangements have always been first class and in all our dealings with the owner, Graham has been unfailingly helpful, accommodating to our needs and a joy to deal with.
Visited October 2019
Written 18 December 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Alan H
Alan H
Leeds, United Kingdom114 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Great base for touring the Algarve
Two couples enjoyed a great 10 day stay at Cas De Bica. Weather outstanding, not a cloud in the sky for the whole trip. Very comfortable accommodation with every amenity available. Short trip to supermarkets and restaurants. We love the heated pool and surrounding recreational areas. Eating outside under the lit canopy was super and the lights in the pool really set the atmosphere. Would recommend Cas De Bica and we all hope to return soon.
Visited September 2019
Written 7 October 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

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1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Perfect Paradise
This villa is nicely located in a quiet area, just up the hill with only a few neighbors so perfect if you don't want to be disturbed. The pool is absolutely stunning! It was always a nice temperature and is very clean, surrounded by a good supply of sun beds and umbrellas for sunbathing. There's are also several dining tables, two outside and one inside to suit the weather and where the sun is shining, one of which is nicely lit outside so is perfect for later in the evening. The villa is clean and tidy throughout, with effective air conditioning, plenty of fridge space for chilling drinks and a well stocked book shelf in case you finish your book while you're out there. I have now stayed here 3 times and have loved it every year! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing week in the sun.
Visited July 2019
Written 4 October 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Graham R
Graham R
Thank you for your review and we are pleased that Casa Da Bica gave you the opportunity to enjoy a relaxing holiday.
Written 7 October 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

RickP3
RickP3
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
True Paradise in Portugal
We are not ones to generally provide comment about our travel experiences, but a recent review compelled us to share our wonderful experience that out of every review we read about Casa da Bica, less one, was top-notch. My wife and I have travelled and stayed at extraordinary places all over the world, but none compare to the luxury, comfort and personable, service-friendly experience we had staying at Casa da Bica. GRAHAM and Pat ensured our needs were met from the moment we inquired about Casa da Bica to the day we left and they spoiled us with every imaginable creature comfort from soaking up the sun in the wonderfully refreshing heated pool to the fun-filled afternoons trying our hand at pizza-making in the outdoor oven or grilling fresh fish from the local markets to relaxing by the pool in the evening lit pergola sampling Portugal's exquisite and affordable wines to enjoying the comforts of of the picturesque landscapes that every person should enjoy. From the upper balcony, we drank in the vistas from the mountains to the sea. The list and memories abound. Rooms were spacious and well appointed and very private. Cleaning service was always prompt and professional. From our experience, Graham and Pat went above and beyond, leaving us with far more amenities than would be reasonably expected. From coffee to cereals to spices to Port wine to laundry detergent and additional toiletries. But in the same vain, we recognized that Casa da Bica was a rental property and we accepted, as we and others generally do, notwithstanding Graham and Pat's generosity, our part in purchasing additional supplies and replacing those that wouldn't ordinarily be free. The same is true when we needed some help, we never had an issue and responses were quick and thorough. Thank you Graham and Pat for a truly wonderful experience. We know that your future renters will be most pleased with Casa da Bica.
Visited April 2019
Written 25 September 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Graham R
Graham R
Thank you for your kind words, we are very pleased that you had an enjoyable time at Casa Da Bica and hope that we can welcome you back again in the future.
Written 2 October 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Dave L
Dave L
Sale, United Kingdom2 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Gorgeous villa lacking customer service
We booked this villa for our belated honeymoon based on the reviews..... boy, what a mistake! The first problem we noticed was that a wide angle, infra red cctv camera which is placed on the main bedroom terrace is constantly on, pointing toward the bedroom & certainly a cause for concern with regard to privacy (photos of the camera in situ are available) After our first week we were expecting the maid to arrive to change the bedding & replenish the toilet rolls around the villa, remove / clean dirty towels as stated in the welcome pack at the villa ..... she never arrived & worse still the sheets & toilet rolls are locked in a cupboard to which the guests have no access. Therefore if you bring your children here & bed sheets get messed up due to whatever as well as the fact that we don’t want to sleep under the same sheets for two weeks you cannot change the bedding. You are allocated one toilet roll per week per bathroom..... really? Despite repeated requests to Graeme, most of which he ignored (screen shots of text messages available) this situation was only resolved by us purchasing both sheets & toilet rolls at our expense. Further problems we had noticed were that on going down to the pool for the first time the previous occupants dirty towels were stacked on a table by the pool, sign of things to come! Also, according to the instructions the gas needs switching on at the bottle in the store at the back of the villa, fortunately it had been left on as despite the key turning in the lock it would take herculean effort to open the store door. Prior to these problems arising communication had been fantastic & to be fair we had an early check in & late check out, it would seem however that this changes as & when a problem occurs, Graeme offered a rebate for the 5 days we were effectively not provided with a service which turned out to be £100 .... less than one days rental fee! We found this insulting to say the least when we had in effect been expected to stay in a villa with dirty sheets etc for the remaining 5 days of our stay & not receiving the service for which we had paid. We regularly stay in villas in this area & this is the first time we have encountered such shabby customer service (see our review & counter review of ourselves from Casa Mar), we certainly feel that having paid over £1,700 for 12 days that a better experience should have been offered. The villa itself is gorgeous, although it IS overlooked contrary to what is stated, the views are fantastic & this part of the Algarve is stunning. We will be returning here again unfortunately just not to Casa Bica.
Visited September 2019
Written 13 September 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Graham R
Graham R
As we confirmed to you formally in writing, we are very sorry that the Maid service on day 7 of your holiday did not take place as scheduled. We have taken decisive steps to ensure that this will never happen again and we provided an immediate refund to you for the missed maid’s visit, irrespective of any extenuating circumstances. We recognise that this incident tarnished your time at the villa, since up to that point you had provided very positive written feedback on all aspects of your villa holiday. If you had spoken to us or our villa manager about any of the other points which you now raise in your review then we would have addressed your concerns quickly. If any prospective guests have any questions or concerns about your comments then I would be happy to provide appropriate reassurances to them.
Written 2 October 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

jesapj
jesapj
Sint Maarten, St Martin / St Maarten22 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Explore the Algarve
We have only been at Casa do Bica for two days now and slowly getting our bearings. St.Barbara due Nexe is small and quaint and very convenient to the villa and the new shopping centre with all the modern stores is only a 20 minute drive. Villa is lovely and has all that is needed and we look forward to spending the next 7 weeks here and getting to know Portugal a little better.
Visited May 2018
Written 23 May 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Graham R
Graham R
Thank you for your review, we hope that you enjoyed your extended holiday and that the villa continued to be your "home from home".
Written 8 March 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

LottieTo
LottieTo
Rutland, United Kingdom3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Wow! Casa De Bica - you were fantastic.
We have just arrived back from a wonderful easter holiday at this fantastic villa! The communication from Graham before our holiday was brilliant, very helpful and super quick with answering questions. Casa De Bica has everything we needed and more for our holiday, it was easy to find even though we arrived in Faro on a late flight and it’s a great location for exploring the area. We loved the heated pool, it was so warm even though the weather wasn’t hot and we spent lots of time in there. The twin bed rooms down stairs one with en suite was great for our eldest children, and the double room upstairs with en suite and space for a cot with huge terrace was a lovely sun trap. The villa isn’t overlooked giving lots of privacy round the pool and terraces. The owners have really thought of everything and have made this a wonderful holiday home. Thank you for letting us stay in your villa we would love to return another year and would have no hesitation in recommending this to friends and family.
Visited March 2018
Written 6 April 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Graham R
Graham R
Thank you for your very positive review. We are pleased that you found Casa Da Bica an enjoyable holiday home and that you had a wonderful holiday.
Written 8 April 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Andrew H
Andrew H
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Excellent
Wow what a fabulous villa had everything we could have wished for. Great pool everything just fabulous
Visited October 2017
Written 5 October 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Graham R
Graham R
Thank you for your very positive review. We are pleased that you found Casa Da Bica an enjoyable holiday home and that you enjoyed our newly refurbished heated pool.
Written 8 April 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

wrightjayne
wrightjayne
Grimsby, United Kingdom2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
excellent
Wow what can we say . Beautiful villa well equipped with everything you need. Pool just right for myself and my partner. Plenty of outdoor seating and a wonderful bbq and outdoor pizza oven. Excellent communication from the owner we would definetly return for another relaxing break
Visited October 2017
Written 5 October 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Graham R
Graham R
Thank you for your very positive review. We are pleased that you found Casa Da Bica an enjoyable holiday home and that you enjoyed our new outdoor kitchen. We have now added some outdoor lighting to the area to help extend cooking times into the evening.
Written 8 April 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Karen B
Karen B
Lower Largo, United Kingdom3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Casa de Bica
Absolutely fabulous Villa. Everything you could ever want. Plenty of room together with a great heated swimming pool. Highly recommended.
Visited September 2017
Written 26 September 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Graham R
Graham R
Thank you for your very positive review. We are pleased that you found Casa Da Bica an enjoyable holiday home and that you enjoyed our newly refurbished swimming pool.
Written 8 April 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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What this rental offers
Nearby
  • Golf course (within 30 mins drive)
  • Hiking areas
  • Countryside area
Wi-fi and internet
  • Wi-fi
Entertainment
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Television
Bathroom and laundry
  • Iron
  • Linens provided
  • Towels provided
  • Washer
Location info
  • Kid friendly
Indoor amenities
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Internet access
  • Cable television
Living spaces
  • Highchair
Outdoor amenities
  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Private outdoor pool (heated)
  • Private yard
  • Terrace
Parking
  • Parking available
Kitchen and dining
  • Grill
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Refrigerator
  • Kettle
  • Microwave
  • Cooker
  • Toaster

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About the neighbourhood
The property is ideally located and is within easy reach of all the main tourist attractions in the Algarve - including some of the best beaches. The water parks are very popular – (all inside 1 hour travel). Aquashow WaterPark – 15 minutes away – is highly recommended. There are local supermarkets in Santa Barbara de Nexe, Estoi and Loule and it is less than 15 minutes to the Faro Forum shopping complex, and the IKEA Designer Outlet Centre. Algarve Shopping Centre is 25 minutes away. There are daily markets in Sao Bras and Olhao and a monthly market in Estoi. Estoi is also famous for the ruins of a Roman villa. The Children will love Zoomarine (40 minutes drive) while in the East, Tavira is a lovely historic town with many attractions.
Getting around
Because we are in a quiet location a car is essential if you are to get the most out of your stay. We are within easy access of the A22 motorway, which means that you can visit any point on the Algarve by day - or night. Alternatively, if you don't want to drive to dinner the local Uber service is fast, reliable and cost-effective and will be able to pick you up and transport you to your Restaurant. There are two buses each way each day into Faro, via Santa Barbara de Nexe.
Access
Car required
How to get there
The easiest way to get to the Algarve is to fly into FARO airport. A number of budget and scheduled airlines fly in directly from both the UK and Europe (including Easyjet, Jet2, Norwegian Air, Whizz Air, RyanAir and BA). There are a large number of hire car companies at the airport, but it is advisable to book your hire car beforehand in the summer as availability can sometimes be limited. Our villa is less than a 15 minute drive from the airport.
Activities nearby
Golf course (within 30 mins drive)

Things to know
Check in / out timings
Check in after 3 pm • Check out by 10 am
Cancellation policy
  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
  • 50% refund* if you cancel at least 4 weeks before check-in
  • No refund available once booking is confirmed
Notes from owner
We are happy to offer a 10% discount on the second week for any two week holidays.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Casa de Bica

Casa de Bica is able to accommodate up to 8 guests. See all property details.

Casa de Bica has 3 bathrooms available. See all property details.

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