CLEAN & SAFE: In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), Algarve Vacation and our respective cleaning services have introduced new procedures. Being fully aware of the present situation additional safety & sanitation measures have been implemented in effect at this property. Villa Monaco is a charming 3-bedroom villa with a country cottage vibe, located in the quiet residential Quinta dos Álamos complex, a few minutes’ walk from the town of Guia. With a private swimming pool and located just a few minutes’ drive from beautiful golden beaches such as Salgados, Lourenço or São Rafael, Villa Monaco is an excellent property from which to enjoy and discover the Algarve with family and friends. This wonderful villa has 3 bedrooms: 2 double bedrooms (one has an en-suite bathroom) and 1 twin bedroom (also with an en-suite bathroom), as well as an additional bathroom. The kitchen is fully equipped with a hob, oven, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, dishes and utensils, toaster, kettle, coffee machine and washing machine. The kitchen also has direct access outdoors to the brick barbeque, an essential for cooking summer meals. The living / dining room is cosy and full of character, with tall exposed beam ceilings, comfortable seating and direct access to the terrace where you can enjoy meals al fresco, overlooking the swimming pool. Free Wi-Fi is provided, as well as TV, DVD player and air-conditioning in all bedrooms. The estate is fenced and affords marvellous countryside views. The private swimming pool is located at the front of the property on a lower level, with sunbeds for lounging in the sun surrounded by beautiful, well-kept gardens. Parking for 2 cars is also available inside the gates of the property. The charming village of Guia, with several restaurants specialising in Chicken Piri-Piri (chicken in a spicy sauce), banks and bakeries, is just a few minutes walk away and the Algarve Shopping centre, with a variety of shops, supermarket and restaurants is only an 18-minute walk away. The Salgados Golf Course and nature reserve, with a lagoon and pedestrian walkway (great for bird watching), are located within a short distance by car, as well as beautiful beaches such as Salgados, Lourenço or São Rafael. Albufeira town, with its colourful marina, charming old town along Pescadores beach and the Strip, with quality restaurants, pubs, shops and sparkling nightlife, is located within a 7-minute drive. Car hire is recommended, if you want to hire a car, we can help you with your request. The changeover day for this property is on Saturday. **If your flights are booked or your dates are fixed and these do not match the changeover day, please send an enquiry to confirm that they can be accepted before making a booking. ** Check-in schedule: from 16:00 to 23:45 Check-out schedule: 10:00 Minimum stay is 7 days or multiples of 7 (however this may be flexible in low season) • Changeover day is on Saturday (however this may be flexible in low season) • Breakage Deposit Groups: €125 per person (payable by credit card only) • Booking handling, insurance and archive fee of 2,9% on rental and breakage deposit amounts. Prices up to 6 people. • The 7th to 9th persons pay an additional rental amount which includes an extra bed e.g. Folding-Bed/Divan bed (only €77 each, per week) or, in the case of small children (babies/toddlers), a cot (only €21 each, per week). The agency asks you to contact them a week before arrival to inform them of your plane/ship Nº and the arrival time to arrange key collection. We kindly ask you to phone us about your arrival time once you are at your destination. VAT included in the accommodation price. Pets not allowed. ***Please note that in the case of all cancellations there will be a mandatory handling and archive fee of €250 to cover all administration costs incurred, even for bookings made under the Free cancellation policy. The administration cost for the alteration of dates is €150.***