stayed for 9 days in 2012. We were six adults and two children. We had beautiful pool outside our bedroom doors all bedrooms exited on pool. Down the back steps of the Villa on the left is a very good restaurant and within walking distance are 4 star hotels and many other food delightful places You go down more steps to the private golden sandy beach. We will go back if it is not booked full next season. The maid was cheerful and very helpful with the kids and everything was kept spotlessly clean. Check out exactly where Casa Birgitta is in Praia do Carvoeiro in advance if you are coming a night. Although there are plenty of signs and night they are hard to spot. So ask the manage of the villa in advance during working hours. Jess henderson