Flexible Pricing for Every Group
We would love to welcome you to one of our beautiful villas.
Outside the peak summer season, our villas are available at a base rate for two guests. If your party includes more than two people, an additional nightly charge is applied for each extra guest.
This pricing structure allows couples and smaller groups to enjoy the space and privacy of a large villa without paying the full cost of accommodating the maximum number of guests. Larger groups simply pay a little more to reflect the additional occupancy.
The additional guest charge also helps cover the increased costs associated with hosting more people, including extra laundry, cleaning, utilities, water, electricity, and general wear and tear. It allows us to keep our pricing fair for everyone, whether you’re travelling as a couple or as a family or group of friends.
Children using a bed are included in the additional guest pricing, while babies and toddlers sleeping in a cot are not charged the additional nightly guest fee.
During the peak summer season (late July to early September), a single villa rental rate applies regardless of the number of guests staying, up to the maximum occupancy of the villa.
Booking & Payment
Booking your stay is quick, easy and secure through our website. Many of our guests, including those who return to stay with us year after year, choose to book directly for the best service and personal communication throughout the booking process.
We accept secure online payments by major credit and debit cards through our Stripe payment system. If you would prefer to pay using PayPal, we are happy to accommodate this too—simply let us know and we will send you a PayPal invoice.
Why are our prices in Euros?
As our business is based and operated in Portugal, all of our rental rates are quoted in Euros (€).
Our villas, bank accounts, accountants and business operations are all located in Portugal, and we comply with Portuguese laws and regulations governing holiday rental businesses. Quoting our prices in Euros ensures transparent pricing and avoids the uncertainty of exchange rate fluctuations.
If you are paying from a UK or other non-Euro bank account, your card provider or payment service will automatically convert the payment into your local currency at the applicable exchange rate.
Booking Through VRBO or Airbnb
As well as accepting direct bookings through our website, our villas are also available on VRBO and Airbnb.
When you book through either of these platforms, you will usually be charged a service fee. This fee is set entirely by VRBO or Airbnb and is calculated by them as a percentage of your booking value.
We would like to make it clear that this is not a fee charged by us, and we do not receive any part of it. The service fee is a separate charge paid directly to the booking platform in return for the services and protections they provide to travellers.
We completely understand that some guests prefer the reassurance of booking through a well-known international platform. Both VRBO and Airbnb explain the cover and benefits included with their service fees, and if that is your preferred way to book, we are delighted to welcome you.
However, if you choose to book directly through our website, you will receive the same warm welcome, personal service and attentive support before, during and after your stay—without paying any third-party booking platform service fees.
Deposits, Balance Payments & Cancellation Policy
Booking Direct
When you book directly through our website, a 20% deposit is required to secure your reservation. The remaining balance is due 42 days before your arrival.
If you choose to book through VRBO or Airbnb, the deposit required may be up to 25%, in accordance with the payment policies of those platforms.
Cancellation Policy
We understand that plans can sometimes change. Our cancellation policy is as follows:
- 60 days or more before arrival – You will receive a 100% refund of all payments made.
- 30 to 59 days before arrival – You will receive a 50% refund of the total amount paid.
- Less than 30 days before arrival – Unfortunately, no refund can be given, although any refundable security deposit will be returned in full.
We strongly recommend that all guests take out comprehensive travel insurance to cover unforeseen circumstances that may prevent them from travelling.
Security Deposit
A €250 refundable security deposit is required to cover any accidental damage or breakages during your stay.
For guests booking directly with us, this deposit is held separately from your rental payment. Following your departure, the villa will be inspected and, provided no damage has occurred, your security deposit will be refunded within seven days.
For bookings made through VRBO or Airbnb, these platforms manage the security deposit process. Rather than collecting a separate deposit, they retain your payment card details and, if necessary, facilitate any damage claims in accordance with their own terms and procedures.
Terms & Conditions
Our Booking Terms and Conditions apply to all reservations.
By making a booking, whether directly with us or through one of our approved booking partners, you confirm that you have read, understood and accepted our Booking Terms and Conditions in full.
We recommend that all guests read these terms before completing their booking, as they contain important information about payments, cancellations, security deposits, occupancy, guest responsibilities and other details relating to your stay.
Booking with Confidence
We understand that stories about online holiday rental scams can make guests cautious when booking direct. Your peace of mind is important to us, so here is what you can always expect when booking with us.
We will never:
- Ask for the full balance at the time of booking unless your arrival is within six weeks, in accordance with our Booking Terms and Conditions.
- Offer discounts in exchange for paying the full balance early or upfront.
- Ask you to pay by bank transfer unless you have specifically requested this method of payment and we have agreed it with you beforehand.
- Ask you to change your chosen payment method unexpectedly. If you would like to discuss alternative payment options, we are always happy to speak with you personally before any payment is made.
We will always:
- Confirm receipt of every direct payment as soon as it reaches us.
- Provide a clear record of all payments and correspondence by email.
- Be available to answer your questions before, during and after the booking process.
- Be happy to speak with you by telephone if you would like to verify any aspect of your booking or payment.
We believe that booking your holiday should be simple, secure and transparent. If you have any questions at any stage, please don’t hesitate to get in touch—we’re always happy to help.