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I bought it for the view and peacefulness

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A balcony with a table set for dining, overlooking a coastal town and the sea.
A coastal residential area with white buildings, tiled roofs, and satellite dishes.
A table set outdoors with plates, glasses, and cutlery.
A white building with balconies, a gated entrance, and flowering plants.
A coastal building with a tiled roof and multiple chimneys.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Culinary delights just around the corner
    Guests love the location for its abundance of dining options.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Praia da Luz
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Praia da Luz
  • Place, Praia da Luz
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Luz Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Marina de Lagos
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portimao (PRM)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

I bought it for the view and peacefulness

Close to the main beach, but not too close! I love Luz so much I have just bought this apartment (end July 19). It has a great upstairs living space leading onto a terrace with views out to sea , which is great to dine out on. The location is perfect for people who want to be close to the beach, but still have peace and quiet. It is 3 minutes walk from Endless Beach Bar & Pizza and the man beach. Downstairs off the main bedroom is a small terrace, giving you another location to sunbathe and possibly BBQ.
The apartment has a modern kitchen with dishwasher, fridge / freezer, microwave, extractor fan, modern electric hob. The downstairs contains the two bedrooms and the bathroom was refitted in November 2022.
The apartments Wifi is fibre - speeds are 200mbps download/100mbps upload, the router is also new with support for both 2.4GHz and 5 GHz so modern devices with a HD TV box with 200 channels with many international channels English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Indian, Brazilian, Russian, Chinese, Romanian, Bulgarian, Ukrainian, Dutch, ...

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please empty the dishwasher
Leave one set of keys on the table and one set in the key safe, thank you
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Within 14 days of the booking or if booking made less than 15 days from check-in, then within 72 hours Rule 2 and Rule 3 below must be completed.
Rental agreement must be completed, signed and returned.
Provide passport information as required for The Portuguese Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA).

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 14875/AL
Property # 10362070
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Lagos

Located in Lagos, this condo is by the ocean. Marina de Lagos and Portimão Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Praia da Luz and Porto de Mos Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Lagos Living Science Center, or check out an event or a game at Algarve International Circuit. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
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Praia da Luz

What's nearby

  • Praia da Luz - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Luz Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Marina de Lagos - 12 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Dona Ana Beach - 13 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Camilo Beach - 15 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Lagos Station - 14 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Latitude Wine & Tapas - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪ZaZu Beach Club - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Studio - Coffee Roaster and Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Luz Beach Café - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lazuli - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is I bought it for the view and peacefulness pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sea views, 3-min walk to beach?

As of 12 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sea views, 3-min walk to beach on 1 Nov 2026 start from AU$211, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at I bought it for the view and peacefulness?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at I bought it for the view and peacefulness?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at I bought it for the view and peacefulness?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is I bought it for the view and peacefulness located?

This family-friendly Lagos condo building is located by the ocean, within 1 mi (2 km) of Golfo de Cádiz and Praia da Luz. Luz Beach and Boavista Golf are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lara D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was fabulous - easy walk to the beach, restaurants, and local stores. Bring beach towels, but other than that, the condo had all that we needed and more!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donald W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paul was extremely helpful from booking right up to our arrival The apartment was clean and well equipped. The location is perfect for those who like walkable restaurant beach and grocery store destinations Nice view from the upstairs balcony and when the sun was out a warm south facing sheltered spot in February
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Helen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is so nice. This is the second time we have stayed, and we hope to go back again. It’s comfortable, well equipped and great access to Luz.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always a great place to stay

Good location and great place to stay, owner very easy to deal with.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Caren G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location. The apartment was spacious and nice and clean with a well equipped kitchen. Close to the bus stop, supermarket and lovely cafes on the beachfront. Would definitely stay there again. Our host was very accommodating and a pleasure to deal with.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and Well Located.

Perfect for what we wanted. A quiet well located apartment. We loved our time spent visiting friends and old haunts.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay at Casa Wellen! Could not of asked for more. Beach, shops and restaurants all within walking distance. We did not want our holiday to end !
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little apartment, sparkling clean. Had everything needed to self cater, down to Tupperware to pack your lunch in! Comfy bed, a veranda overlooking the sea and plenty of spaces to sit, relax and eat. Paul was an excellent host, very fast to reply, and great directions to the apartment. Would highly recommend booking!
View from bedroom balcony
Perfect spot to chill with a matcha latte
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view, great location

Great location, beautiful view- open doors to the balcony. Lots of nice beachfront restaurants within walking distance. Very quiet and quaint area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Helen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely base for western algarve

We loved our stay. It’s was clean and well equipped. A short walk to the beach and restaurants. Easy to drive or get the bus to Lagos. Can wait to book our next stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location in a perfect house!

Our house was clean, well equipped, and spacious with 2 great outdoor dining areas.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dick K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Casa Wellen

Nice, modern & well equipped apartment supported by good service environment. We enjoyed staying there.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful area, great apartment

We enjoyed our stay at Casa Wellen. Great location for day trips to different areas. Visit Arte Restaurant! Absolutely the best.Reservations a must at all restaurants. We wouldn't hesitate to return.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angelika O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice Place to stay in Order to Explorer the Western Part of the Algarve

Paul is a very kind host who gives you every information you need at any time. The house is perfect with a very nice view of the sea, comfortable and a kitchen with everything you need to cook
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property in a great location

Property was clean and spacious, owner very easy to deal with and very responsive. Location is excellent within easy reach of restaurants, bars and the beach. Would definitely recommend and book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
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8/10 Good

Michaela K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short way to the sea

It was a nice house in a nice location.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Beach Retreat

This was a perfect location and all our needs were provided for. Good restaurants nearby. Lively beach in 3 minutes. The description matches the accommodation and then some.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Fulya D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful accommodation and very supportive host

The accommodation is in a very nice place with a beautiful sea view. The communication to the host was uncomplicated and very fast. I enjoyed the stay a lot. Thanks for the support Paul!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Luz rental

This page was bigger than the pictures depicted. Very well stocked ams great location
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best location

It was everything and more that my wife and I wanted. The location is second to none, close to the beach and all the many nice restaurants and bars.I can understand why Paul bought it for the view--Superb. The apartment is probably the best stocked apartment we have ever stayed in,anywhere,even down to the cocktail measure in the kitchen.Paul was extremely helpful when I had a small problem with the TV,in fact he couldn't have been more helpful. We had a wonderful holiday and this apartment shall be our 1st choice the next time we go to Luz. Many thanks Paul for making everything so easy
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, Location, Location

The apartment exceeded our expectations. It was beautifully presented and the location was fantastic, very close to everything. Aircon would have been a bonus but not having it did not detract from our stay. Price wise, apart from an expensive Service Fee, as a two bedroom property, it was good value but as we only needed one bedroom it did work out to be a bit pricey. Not having access to a pool was also very disappointing simply because of a "freak event" on the beach. At the start of our second week the beach became covered with a mound of seaweed which basically prevented swimming for 4 days. We love our swimming so a pool would have been welcome. Notwithstanding the above, we had a wonderful holiday.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2022
Thanks for the review. I would like to point out that the Service Fee is the fee that is paid to the website by you, not to me the host. Little disappointed with the score if it was only due to the Service Fee.
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10/10 Excellent

Kate P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay for first time visit to Portugal

The condo and town were the perfect place to stay for our first time visiting Portugal. The condo was well located within walking distance from grocery stores, restaurants, the beachfront promenade and beach. Easy access to the Fisherman's Trail on either side of the town and driving to Lagos and Faro was straightforward. Paul is very good to communicate with and responds quite quickly to inquiries. The condo is very clean and is stocked with the basic necessities. The only drawback was the bed pillows, would have preferred if one set was thicker so that there was a choice. The community and businesses are very welcoming and make an extra effort to ensure you find anything that you need - from stamps to a table at a full restaurant. English is spoken in most places which was greatly appreciated. We highly enjoyed our stay and would gladly come back again. It was a great location away from the very busy tourism areas but within easy access if you wanted to visit them. We experienced many cultural and natural attractions without having to go too far.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dietmar U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tolle Ferienwohnung, mit super Blick aufs Meer. Ausstattung lässt so gut wie keine Wünsche offen. Einkaufen im Umkreis von 200m, zum Strand in 5min.Guter umgänglicher Vermieter.Gerne wieder.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicolette B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Het appartement is prima, mooi gelegen. Communicatie met de eigenaar altijd vlot, Paul reageerde snel. Het appartement is goed en volledig ingericht. Met wasmachine, afwasser, ruime koelkast, vriezer, oven, magnetron. Er is voldoende serviesgoed en keukengerei, er is omgevingsinformatie, en gebruiksaanwijzingen van de apparatuur. Bedden zijn goed. Verwarming voor de koudere momenten.Het enige dat ons opviel tijdens ons verblijf (laatste week oktober) is dat het wat vochtig werd binnen, waardoor handdoeken na het douchen niet goed meer droogden en kleding na een regenbui ook niet.Verder hebben we een heerlijke week gehad.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ulrike T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr sauber, Meerblick vom Balkon, ungewöhnlich gut ausgestattet, vor allem die Küche, gute Matratzen und sehr gute Kommunikation mit Vermieter
Blick von innen
Blick von außen
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

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