Beautiful South-facing Apartment With Sea View And Communal Pool
Our lovely 2nd floor apartment is on a small condominium close to Albufeira Old Town and the Marina. The beautiful beaches of Arrifes & Sao Rafael are 12/15 mins walk.
Albufeira is a beautiful town on the Algarve coast - perfect for all ages. The Old town with its cobbled streets lies on an endless sandy beach with water sports available. There are plenty of quality bars and restaurants. The other side of Albufeira is the lively “Strip” which is easily reached by taxi or land train.
The twin bedroom is on a mezzanine level above the living area. It was completely refurbished in 2017. There is a single sofa bed for an additional child. The main bedroom has a king-size bed and was completely refurbished in 2018. The living area is spacious and airy and comfortably furnished. The apartment does not have air con but is kept cool in summer by floor standing electric fans. There is often a cool breeze in summer. Patio doors lead onto the sunny south facing balcony which overlooks the pool and restaurant and has a lovely sea view. The swimming pool has free sunbeds and the tennis court is available at a small charge, payable locally. We have tennis racquets and a selection of beach equipment/parasol. The pool bar / restaurant are open during the Summer season. * The restaurant is closed on Sundays but you may use the pool/ sunbeds. The side gate is open. The lounge/diner and main bedroom have heaters and there is a log-burning stove which can be used during the winter months.
ADDITIONAL INFO
Location is 5 minutes drive from Albufeira Old Town. Plenty of fabulous sandy beaches along the coast in each direction. 10/15 minutes walk to the beautiful beaches of Arrifes & Sao Rafael. Local restaurants / beach bars nearby
25 mins drive to Zoo marine 35 mins drive to Aqualand water park. Pick-up location for these is close by. 25 mins drive to Algarve Shopping Complex at Guia
Local bus at the end of the road every hour both directions. Open-top bus tour stop nearby.
Golf nearby: Salgados (20 mins drive) Pine cliffs (25 mins drive)
GENERAL SERVICES👇
• Transfers can be arranged to and from Faro airport • Linen and towels provided • Management company assistance • Golf nearby - can be arranged by management
EXCURSIONS - ACTIVITIES👇
Full range of excursions can be booked locally • Jeep Safari / Paragliding • Waterparks / Zoomarine . Golf . Coach excursions/ Seville/ Lisbon • Rent a car / Boat Trips from the Marina
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Parking available
Ocean view
Fireplace
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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 55475/AL
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Albufeira
Located in Albufeira, this apartment is in a rural area and near the beach. Albufeira Marina and Balaia Golf Village are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sao Rafael Beach and Praia dos Alemães. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Albufeira Stadium or Albufeira Bullring. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
Does Beautiful South-facing Apartment With Sea View And Communal Pool have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Beautiful South-facing Apartment With Sea View And Communal Pool pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Beautiful South-facing Apartment With Sea View And Communal Pool?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beautiful South-facing Apartment With Sea View And Communal Pool?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beautiful South-facing Apartment With Sea View And Communal Pool located?
Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Arrifes Beach and Sao Rafael Beach. Albufeira Old Town Square is 2 mi (3.3 km) away.
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9.6
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6/10 Okay
Marta F.
11 Sept 2025
The apartment is located in a very central location with easy access to several Albufeira beaches and town centre. The apartment has vThe pool is accessible through the restaurant.
We had a great holiday, the apartment was really clean, stylish and equipped with everything we needed for a family holiday. The pool and bar area were brilliant and less than two minutes walk away. The area is quiet and peaceful, the marina with lots of bars and restaurants is no more than a fifteen minute walk away.Would highly recommend staying here.
Great place to stay at, just a little to far for us to the local food shops. Great apartment with all the nice touches such as tennis rackets, beach umbrellas, washing powder, kitchen cupboard essentials.Would recommend
Contact with Michelle was brill! Anything we asked, a reply was sent or she found out. Apartment was like home from home and have everything you needed. Great location and lovely food in the pool bar.
Communication was excellent from the very day we booked. Quick and helpful response to our queries. Impeccable place equipped with all you needed. Only draw back is the lack of WiFi. Thank you Michelle and Mike for receiving us.
Nicely furnished, plenty of room, a bit remote but much as advertised. Great view from south-facing kitchen/living room windows and balcony. Terrific little restaurant attached to the pool.
Thank you so much Michelle and Mike! We had such an amazing week at your apartment.
The location was perfect for a relaxing week as a family. The facilities on site are brilliant but also great to have so much nearby within walking distance or a short Uber trip away.
Hope to return at some point :)
The owners apartment is amongst several surrounding a great ‘centre court’ for tennis along with a nice pool area inc beds umbrellas courtesy of Carla and staff and a restaurant that locals also frequent daily with good fresh food served lunch into evenings plus the wine is very goodThe appartment is nic3 & comfortable with literally everything you need for 2-4 people and easy to access uber taxis outside to other places inc beaches not far awayThe only concern we had arriving on a Sunday was the onsite restaurant and area was closed for that day only and with a late night flight home to follow we were suddenly blessed by the owners advice with a local pool bar & full facilities to use called “scoobies bar” which is a must and run very well for the day drinks food pool changing rooms case areas so use if flying home lateor arriving if needs beOverall a lovely quiet place with full facilities providedSee you again!
We chose the property based on its location in the Algarve region since we planned to explore the area in day trips. The check in process was really easy and the space was great for us (2 adults 1 child).
The welcome book provided by the hosts has so much information about the area including detailed guidance on beaches and areas of interest, as well as a comprehensive list of local restaurants.
We didn’t use the tennis or pool because we were busy the entire time with all the region has to offer.
Julia P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
6/10 Okay
Tammie D.
7 Aug 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Great Location
Listing stated 1st floor; at least 30 steps to reach apartment. Should be clear about this. Stated English tv channels with satellite; non existent and no wifi. Great location though. Michelle replied to ?s promptly/professionally
The apartment is very nice & comfortable. Kitchen is well equipped. Balcony was a good size for 2 people. Michelle was very responsive to all our queries.
A couple of observations: there is no wifi in the apartment, you have to go to restaurant/pool which is slow & not secure; 32 steps to climb to get up to front door so anyone with mobility issues might find it challenging; no A/C but host compensated with 2 floor fans.
Overall, we very much enjoyed our stay. Thank you, Michelle & Mike.
Très bel appartement dans une sympathique résidence avec piscine. La vue depuis le balcon est très agréable. En 10 minutes à pied, nous sommes à la Marina ou à la plage. Excellente communication avec la propriétaire. Nous recommandons très fortement le restaurant bar, nous y avons très bien mangé et ce n'est pas très cher.
Un beau grand logement bien situé. Propre et très fonctionnel. La piscine, le terrain de tennis et le restaurant sur place sont un plus. Nous avons bien apprécié
Merci 👍
Nous avons passé de merveilleuses vacances en famille dans cet appartement très agréable.
Nous avons particulièrement apprécié la localisation : proximité de la Marina et de 2 plages superbes.
Le restaurant de la piscine Casa Vela est vraiment une adresse qui vaut le coup !
La communication avec les propriétaires et les équipements de l'appartement étaient parfaits.
Je recommande à 100% !
Superbe logement très agréable et fonctionnel.
Très bien placé pour aller visiter la région.
Propriétaire et gestionnaire très réactif si problème.
A recommander chaudement.
Logement très propre, fonctionnel et dans un quartier calme.
Nous avons trouvé très facilement lors de notre arrivée.
Nous sommes arrivés et repartis à des heures un peu décalé mais aucun problème puisqu’ une boîte à clé est en place.
Place de parking juste devant.
Très bien situé pour visiter l’algarve et proches de toutes les commodités
Les plus:
Appartement bien situé dans résidence assez calme
Appartement de superficie satisfaisante pour 4 personnes
Appartement bien équipé
Les moins:
Piscine de la résidence petite et gros inconvénient, pour y accéder nous devons passer par l’intérieur du bar/restaurant au milieu de clients attablés pour le déjeuner ou autre.
Muy contentos. Tiene alguna cosilla para arreglar como la campana extractora y el horno. pero se está muy a gusto y es un apartamento decorado muy bonito y bien equipado. Se duerme genial, es fresco y con buenos colchones. Bien ubicado. No nos gustó mucho tener que entrar por el restaurante a la piscina. Volveriamos sin dudarlo
Mar C.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
About the host
Hosted by Mike & Michelle Lane
We live in England with our 2 children. We both work, but spend most of our holidays in Portugal and have really fallen in love with the country.
Why they chose this property
After years of travelling looking for our favourite place to buy an apartment we finally fell in love with Albufeira.
It has everything we want, an endless number of fantastic coves and beaches, a choice of lively or quieter nightlife, a wide range of attractions nearby, the beautiful Old Town with its cobbled streets and very importantly, a designer shopping complex nearby for our two teenage daughters!
What makes this property unique
The apartment is in a peaceful area alongside villas but only 5 mins drive from Albufeira. We never tire of the views across the hillside. We have a sea view and there is a lovely coastal footpath just outside the complex that leads to a series of fabulous beaches.
The airport is only 35-40 minutes away and driving and car-hire is easy and convenient.
We can leave England in the early morning and be in the pool or on the beach by mid-day!
We have a local agent who can help with individual requirements. e.g. baby-equipment, golf, excursions, car-hire/transfers etc.