Thank you so much for a fun filled wee, meeting new friends, taking on new challenges and eating delicious food. It was amazing from start to finish and a huge thank you to you and your team for making it so special.
Keep having fun - stay well - and we hope to see you again.
The Caseys, 12 August 2016


Jono and Vio have set up a loverly finca in the Algarve. I’ve visited once and went on some superb walks and bike rides, mainly along the coast which is stunning. I loved their place in Spain, but the coastline in the Algarve is wild and beautiful. I can’t recommend it enough. They are running a casting workshop this November( 2016) which I think will be a great opportunity to learn a new skill but also to enjoy the farmstead, the food,
the friendship and the coastline.
Julia Cowie, April 2016



We had a fantastic stay in the African Nature Cottage. It's a remote place, away from day to day life in a beautiful forest. The smell of the forest is great and just the sound of nature and nothing else. Plenty of activities in the surroundings. Violeta and Jonathan are great hosts, made us feel very welcome. Thanks, if we come back to the Algarve we hope we can stay here again!
Anton

The BEST! I read every review, researched every option, stop searching this is the best. John and Violeta’s place is a small slice of heaven! It’s beautiful, is an understatement. I actually told my husband, I’ve never seen this many stars in all my life - amazing. Breakfast was delicious! J + V made great recommendations for us everyday. We loved the interaction with other guests. We beach hopped all over the Algarve from their place and it was easy. Perfect, stop now and book it!
Lauren

Such a wonderful place. If you like rustic, off grid charm in an utterly beautiful and secluded area really near to some amazing surfing beaches with friendly and helpful hosts then this is the place. We were only sad we didn't book it for longer. The daily morning welcome from the dogs was also top notch!
Aletia

Cet endroit est un petit paradis!! Nous avons été accueillis comme des membres de la famille par Violeta, Jonathan, leurs enfants et leurs animaux (2 chiens et 4 chats affectueux) L'endroit est zen, isolé et tranquille, mais tout près d'une multitude de plages magnifiques (à moins de 30 minutes). Le site est autosuffisant et écologique (énergie solaire). La maison commune est coquette et confortable avec sa grande terrasse et sa cuisine commune est super bien équipée. Notre chambre (African Nature Cottage) était super propre et très confortable. Et la douche africaine est un must!! Si nous retournons au Portugal, nous y reviendrons pour un plus long séjour (3 jours, ce n'était vraiment pas assez!) afin de pouvoir revoir ces gens super sympathiques et profiter davantage de ce site exceptionnel.
Catherine

Notre séjour chez Jon et Violeta s'est très bien passé. Le cadre est magnifique, les maisonnettes sont soignées et joliment aménagées. Les enfants (3 et 1 an) se sont très vite sentis à l'aise avec nos hôtes. Nous avons apprécié particulièrement la douche africaine extérieure, les hamacs et le fait de pouvoir cuisiner dans 2 cuisines communes bien équipées.
Gerda

Violeta and Jonathan created a little paradise in this place, we enjoyed our stay a lot. Everybody (and every animal) were so friendly and kind! We stayed at the treehouse, which was even better that what we expected, in the middle of nature, very clean and comfortable. Also breakfast and dinner were quite tasty. All in all we can definitely recommend it, must be one of the best BnBs we ever stayed at!
Alexander

This is a perfect place to disconnect and get close to the nature. We love the surroundings and the quietness. This is a very special place and Violeta and Jonathan and their children are amazing - they have a very forthcoming attitude and are very helpful.
Hannah And Sebastian

Violeta and Johnny have built a very special place from the ground up in the most beautiful location. Our family has been traveling through Spain and Portugal for the last month and our stay with them was a highlight for us all--the lake, the swings, the outdoor shower!!! Breakfast each day was delicious and we were fortunate enough to have dinner there one night. The most beautiful beaches are only a short drive and Johnny and Violeta are full of helpful suggestions. What a treat it is to return to their property after a day on the beach and take a shower looking out at the trees and valley. They make you feel at home, and what a lovely home it is!
Vanessa

Absolutely lovely place to relax and enjoy nature, close by beaches, hiking, biking, friendly people and life in general. Hosts are super helpful and lovely people. Laid-back atmosphere. We stayed 5 days but easily could have stayed longer. Unique place!
Rami

It was a perfect week at Violetas place. The room was tidy and studded with lovely details, just beautiful. There were lots of possibilities to relax and for having fun (the lake, the swings, the hammocks - just a lot to discover). One highlight is the real the real nature experience (you may get even surprised by a little bat in your room :-)). Violeta and her family welcomed us open-minded and open-hearted. To meet Violeta, her family and their way of life was a great pleasure!
Eva