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5 mins to old town beach, next to swimming pool, 2 bedrooms, sea views, air con

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A view from a balcony overlooking a pool and a beach with white buildings.
A balcony with outdoor seating, including chairs and tables, and a white picket fence.
A modern apartment with a kitchenette, a sofa, a dining area, and a balcony with a view.
A neatly made bed with a grey patterned bedspread, two dark pillows, and two yellow towels.
A modern living area with a glass table, chairs, a yellow armchair, and a decorative lantern on the wall.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Albufeira Old Town Square
Sleeps 6•2 bedrooms•4 beds

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Albufeira
  • Place, Albufeira Old Town Square
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Peneco Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Praia dos Alemães
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

5 mins to old town beach, next to swimming pool, 2 bedrooms, sea views, air con

It has always been our dream to have a 2nd family home based in Albufeira’s Old Town and we are so chuffed that we bought this apartment at the end of 2017 from Philipa & Keith. We both love it as does our 3 year old son. We have spent over 10 years visiting and working in the town, so it really is home from home for us.

The apartment is situated in an aparthotel on a hillside with great views of the Old Town, Fisherman's Beach and out over the Atlantic. There is a nice south facing balcony which is ideal for soaking up the sun, relaxing, admiring the view, or eating al fresco.

The apartment is very family friendly as the balcony is on the ground floor not up high, there is no big drop. The balcony is also gated and the wall comes up to around hip height.

The outdoor salt water swimming pool is just out of the balcony gate and down a few steps.

Within the apartment you will find our visitor pack giving you details of great places to eat and visit during your stay.

We also provide a welcome pack enabling you to have a hot or cold drink on arrival and settle in with the essentials before having to rush out to the supermarket.

There is also a TV offering a wide range of English TV channels, over 800 movies and all the football you could ever want, plus we have free Wi-fi.

The Montechoro Strip and world class golf courses are a short cab or Uber ride away.

We can also arrange competitive private airport transfers for you, all vehicles have Wi-fi and air con.

Our main bedroom has a super king sized luxury bed with the brand new mattress supplied by Hilton hotels.

Because we have been travelling with our son, the apartment has a high chair, travel cot, Tommy Tippee perfect prep machine and a bottle brush.

We try to ensure that we look after our guests and cater to their every need.

We hope you enjoy your time here as much as we do, and want to come back time and time again.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 68297/AL
Property # 8026026
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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Albufeira

Located near the beach, this apartment is in Albufeira Center, a neighbourhood in Albufeira. The Strip and Algarve Shopping Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Praia dos Alemães and Oura Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Albufeira Stadium or Vilamouratenis Center. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing, birdwatching and swimming.
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Albufeira

What's nearby

  • Castle Wall Ruins - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Praia dos Pescadores - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Peneco Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Praia dos Alemães - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 15 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buachompoo - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ricardos Pizzaria - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Beer Corner / Esquina Da Cerveja - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Fish Tail - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pastelaria e Gelataria Barhon - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does 5 mins to old town beach, next to swimming pool, 2 bedrooms, sea views, air con have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at 5 mins to old town beach, next to swimming pool, 2 bedrooms, sea views, air con?

As of 17 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 5 mins to old town beach, next to swimming pool, 2 bedrooms, sea views, air con on 21 Nov 2026 start from AU$493, 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.

Is 5 mins to old town beach, next to swimming pool, 2 bedrooms, sea views, air con pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 5 mins to old town beach, next to swimming pool, 2 bedrooms, sea views, air con?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5 mins to old town beach, next to swimming pool, 2 bedrooms, sea views, air con?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 mins to old town beach, next to swimming pool, 2 bedrooms, sea views, air con?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5 mins to old town beach, next to swimming pool, 2 bedrooms, sea views, air con located?

Located in Albufeira Center, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Rotunda dos Pescadores, Albufeira Old Town Square and Praia dos Alemães. The Strip is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 56 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hélène O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large appartment with amazing communication and location. Looking forward to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Lovely apartment, very child firendly.

Modern apartment with averything you could need as a family. Good location to old town. Shared pool was very clean. We had a brilliant stay.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Lyn G.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Pool was not used as to cold ,the apartment was overall very poor ,bathroom nice ,bedroom ok, kitchen not acceptable electric wires in food cuboard ,lots of crawling insects allthough spray in cuboards , cat poo on walkway to pool so not a good walk to pool,welcome pack consisted of 2small bottles of beer ,2tea bags ,and a small carton of milk ? Overall not a homely apartment at all would definitely not recomend to family and friends,
Stayed 10 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2026
As you will see from my other reviews we have consistently received 10/10 This traveller was difficult from the moment they arrived, so it didn’t surprise me that they left a bad review. The pool is not heated, most outdoor pools in Portugal aren’t, so I have no control over the temperature on a pool. There are wires in the drinks cabinet, jig the food cupboard, as there is in cupboard lighting. The cat poo was actually leaves from a nearby tree, there are also numerous ways to walk to the pool to avoid that if you wish. Cat poo doesn’t look like little round rocks. No guest has ever reported bugs, equally neither did this guest during their stay. It clearly states to contact us immediately if there are any issues (on a pre welcome pack and within the apartment) this guest never did raise this. Also we did a kind thing and leave some drinks for them when they arrived, I’m not sure why this is seen as a bad thing and not a kind gesture. I think this guest wanted to stay in a 5 star hotel, but decided to self catering, then realised they missed fluffy dressing gowns and slippers
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Duncan B.

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

Lovely apartment, great location

Large and well appointed apt in nice complex with lovely pool. Great location for the beach and bars/restaurants in Albufeira old town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hanna R.

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

Nice apartment, good location

Cosy apartment close to old town. Very nice pool area, always available sunbeds. Friendly hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

simon d.

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

Great Location

Had a great time. As described...
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

Fabulous stay

Fantastic location, great view from terrace, central to the old town, spacious apartment with great facilities, lovely pool area close to shops and restaurants. A really great stay would definitely recommend this apartment. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Family holiday

My family stay at the apartment was excellent. Lisa our host was great, any questions we asked were answered quickly and was no trouble. The apartment was fantastic very clean and spacious and catered for all the family needs. We will definitely return in the future.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely place

Myself along with 3 friends stayed here for a long weekend to attend a wedding. The apartment was lovely, it had a great pool and perfect walking distance to old town. The owners Matt and Lisa were fantastic from the moment I booked with great communication. They happily answered any questions I had and helped book our airport transfers (who were also very reliable).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liz F.

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

Happiness is a home away from home!

The view was amazing! Lots of exercise walking to and from the property (very steep hill). Brightness inside and outside always. Ample escapes from the heat by the way the rooms are laid out. Comfortably equipped kitchen. Great place to stay, would highly recommend it.
Verified review

8/10 Good

doug d.

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

Albufeira

Excellent location for Old Town and surrounding area . Nice view overlooking the old town , not quite high up enough to see the beaches . Excellent king bed . Our only issue was possibly an upgrade in a coffee maker , and pots and pans , and access to the unused ping pong and pool rooms , in case of rainy days . All very minor issues really .
Stayed 23 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

Great Holiday

The apartment was in a lovely location. Very well equipped apartment. Lovely and comfortable. Had one power cut, knocked out the TV, rang Matt he told me how to fix it in seconds. Great response. Had an issue with the blinds, rang Tracey,( the manager ) she fixed them within hours, great response. Great Holiday. B & L
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Lesley S.

Liked: Check-in

Charged for new drawers we supposedly left a mark on

On arrival balcony dirty and needed weeding but we swept up n overlooked this. 1st time using kitchen sink noticed a leak underneath. We tightened pipe work and again thought nothing more about it. 1st night having showers only 2 of us managed to shower before water turning cold as we did not realise it came from a water tank. Iron and ironing board broken, replacement iron sent the following day. During our stay we experienced numerous power cuts which left us unable to use our phones or have a hot shower. However after our departure we began receiving messages asking about a stain on top of a chest of drawers. We informed them we had no recollection of seeing or causing this, but despite this we were charged £80 for a new set of drawers. We feel this was unjustified as they were already well worn and from the picture they sent of the faint mark it looked like they could easily have painted over the top of it, as we'll as the numerous issues we encountered with the property that we didn't make an issue of. We have been coming to Portugal for a number of years now and this the 1st property we have ever had a poor experience with and would not return to.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Dec 2022
Lesley, we were so chuffed you chose to stay at our property. I appreciate you have left a bad review simply because of the fact you were charged for damaging the property. The comments in which you have left you were unable to back up with evidence, which we asked for, also the review you left in our guest book in the apartment was positive, which proves you have left an untrue review. I’m deeply sorry there were a few power cuts, this is way beyond our control and was because the electricity company were doing work outside at the time. As explained we only charged you HALF of what it’s going to cost us to fix the damage which was caused as a gesture of good will (because of power cuts that again were out of our control) If you look at the other reviews, you’ll noticed you’re the only negative one. This again is due to the property being damaged and you being charged. I’m very saddened that you have done this
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Morgan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tout était parfait. L'appartement est bien placé et très beau. Merci pour tout
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Family C.

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

Février 2023

Un excellent séjour dans un appartement cosi, fonctionnel et très bien situé.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Douglas H.

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

Great Stay Near Old Town

Our stay here made our visit to Albufeira so wonderful. The proximity to the beach and Old Town were perfect for our family. The master bedroom was great to give us adults some space, the kids loved the pool and view couldn't be beat. Communication with the hosts was awesome and they provided so much helpful information. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

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

Maravilloso

Tiene todo lo necesario,es un apartamento cómodo,cerca del centro y la playa, con vistas fabulosas y la piscina genial. Tiene mucho ambiente,comida muy buena y unas playas espectaculares.... Deseando volver. No te arrepentirás de alojarte en esté apartamento.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Koos H.

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

Fijne locatie met prachtig uitzicht

Heerlijk verblijf , zwembad voor de deur wat super is wanneer het warm is om even een verkoelende duik te nemen. In de accomodatie was alles aanwezig voor een goed verblijf. Dicht bij het oude centrum en het strand van Albufeira. Top locatie!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

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

Fantastic apartment

A beautiful property in a fantastic location. Lisa and Matt were both great to deal with. We will 100% be returning here and have already recommended it to our friends
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johnathon K.

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

Christmas holiday

Really enjoyed our stay at the property
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

PAULA H.

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

Amazing apartment..fab location!

We had a fantastic time here..the apartment is beautiful, very homely and well equipped.. the location is perfect.. it has the best view day or night.. Matt & Lisa were amazing hosts..we will definitely be staying again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alice W.

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

Een heerlijk verblijf

Het appartement van Matt en Lisa is ruim en modern ingericht en van alle gemakken voorzien. De airco in alle kamers is heerlijk. Het uitzicht op de stad is prachtig. Het zwembad is ruim en de ligstoelen waren nooit vol. Vanuit het terras van het appartement ben je zo bij het zwembad. De geluiden die uit de stad komen, hoor je in de slaapkamers niet. Het oude centrum is op prima loopafstand. We hebben een heerlijke vakantie gehad! Het appartement is echt aan te bevelen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ricardo S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quase tudo perfeito!

Apartamento com uma localização excelente, a limpeza estava q.b, mas no geral, foi positivo. Simpatia do proprietário foi 5 estrelas, sempre disponível para ajudar.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniela V.

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

Fabulous apartment

We love Albufeira, has beautiful places. The apartment is very nice, comfortable, well equipped, well decorated and with a beautiful view, it is like being at home. Thank you for everything and we hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

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

Muy agusto

Huéspedes muy atentos a cada etapa para ayudar. Piso cómodo y con vista espectacular. Paseo razonable hasta la playa, pero con camino en cuesta. PD la comunicación se hace en ingles
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Lisa

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Why they chose this property

I fell in love with Albufeira when staying at a friend's apartment and immediately bought one in the same complex. The apartment is on a hill overlooking the Old Town, Fishermans' Beach and the sea. It has a beautiful view and a large balcony on which to enjoy it. The Old Town and Beach are around 5 minutes' walk away and the Strip with its bars and Karaoke clubs is also a short taxi ride away. This means you can enjoy all that Albufeira has to offer, but are far enough away that you can close out the nightlife and get a good nights sleep! Albufeira has two distinct faces: the heat with the hustle and bustle of summer and the cool quieter winter months. I love them both!

What makes this property unique

My apartment is large and airy with its beautiful views. Guests that have stayed comment on how comfortable and homely it is as well as how spacious. They love relaxing in the sitting room, or sitting on the balcony enjoying the view. It is only a few steps away from the pool and the balcony is large enough to sunbathe with a separate area to sit in the shade and eat alfresco!

The apartment is refreshed and maintained by our English friends who live nearby and are only a quick phone call away. Faro airport is about 30 minutes away and with a flight of around 2 and a half hours from London, it is such an easy journey.

The apartment complex is gated and there is CCTV on both apartment entrances to for your safety.

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