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Sunny 2 Bed/2 Bath Luxury Apartment, 450m to Beach/Village. Pools

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Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Monte Dourado on hill, centre
Property grounds
Pool

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 499 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Carvoeiro, Faro
  • Carvoeiro Beach
    7 min walk
  • Carvoeiro Boardwalk
    9 min walk
  • Algar Seco Rocks
    10 min walk
  • Portimao (PRM)
    20 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Sunny 2 Bed/2 Bath Luxury Apartment, 450m to Beach/Village. Pools

*** NOW AVAILABLE 9 to 31 October ***
GIRASSOL 25, Monte Dourado, is a comfortable, roomy, light and airy, GROUND FLOOR apartment in the heart of Carvoeiro village, which is amazingly calm even in the summer months. A few steps takes you to one of the 5 pool areas and a 5 minutes stroll downhill to the Blue Flag beach and the many cafes, restaurants, bars and shops the village has to offer. Ideally situated for a great holiday. Car hire is not necessary. Alojamento Local Registered 55721/AL

COVID NOTICE
We are Covid compliant with our cleaning regime for the prevention and control of the Covid Virus. We will let you know when our maid will be calling to allow you to choose to be home or not. We do not expect our guests to go to the Reception area or be interrupted by maids who have been mixing with many other guests within the complex. Both our apartments (Girassol 25 and Jasmin 92 (HAUK 8470604)) are not right next to the sunbathing/swimming pool terraces but a few steps away and therefore enable you to distance safely. We live in Carvoeiro and manage both our apartments personally, we are on hand to answer any questions or give any information, hints or tips to ensure you enjoy your stay.

Tourist Tax
Certain provinces in Portugal are now charging a Tourist Tax, Lagoa is one of those areas. This has been implemented with effect from 12th May for everyone aged 13 and over. The tax is €2 per person per night for up to 7 nights.
Because of how the tax is formulated we can't just easily add it to each booking, but will collect it from you and give you a receipt when you arrive. The whole implementation is rather chaotic, so please bear with us for the late notice.

THE APARTMENT
The lovely BLUE FRONT DOOR opens onto a generous entrance HALLWAY, giving access to the whole apartment, which has WI-FI throughout.

TWO LARGE BEDROOMS (one with King-sized bed the other with Twin beds) have fitted wardrobes and air conditioning. A FULL BATHROOM has a shower over the bath, which has both overhead rain and hand held shower-heads. The SHOWER ROOM has a walk in shower area and rain shower-head too.

The FITTED KITCHEN is complete with all the necessary white goods, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, ceramic hob, electric oven and microwave. All the small appliances, toaster, kettle, juicer, filter coffee machine and coffee plunger are there too. The cupboards and drawers are full of what you would expect to find in your own home. There is a washing machine, clothes drying area, iron and board. Guests who stay for 7 nights or longer will receive a free Welcome Pack on arrival.

Facing onto the wide sunny terrace the air conditioned LOUNGE/ DINING ROOM is light bright and airy, very comfortably furnished and complete with wood burning stove for those chilly winter evenings. There is a well-stocked bookcase, TV (with over 165 channels including Dutch, French and German channels) as well as a DVD player (many films to choose from) a music centre and board games to ensure that there is something for everyone to enjoy.

The SPACIOUS TERRACE runs the full width of the apartment and offers a degree of PRIVACY being set back from its neighbours, it is well lit and also lucky enough to have an open view and garden area, so is a good distance from the pathway. With hardwood table and chairs this is an ideal place to dine al fresco or enjoy relaxing in the zero gravity reclining chairs at any time of the day. Should you feel too hot there is also a wind-out toldo (sun shade).

All household LINEN is provided and changed weekly. We also provide towels for the pool and separate ones to take to the beach with mats. The apartment has a LAPTOP SAFE; we do not charge for its use.

There are five SWIMMING POOLS in the complex (one heated in winter), all with separate children’s pool, sun loungers and umbrellas.
There are two TENNIS COURTS on site, hire from Reception.
CAR PARKING on site.

If this lovely apartment is booked for your holiday dates please look at our other apartment JASMIN 92 (HAUK 8470604) also in Monte Dourado, with TWO terraces and a PRIVATE GARDEN area.

HIGH SEASON JULY AND AUGUST
We try to be as flexible as possible so we do not have a fixed changeover day.
However we ask guests to please book so that your holiday starts or ends at a previous booking or at least leaves a minimum 7 nights either side of your booking

For LONG STAY WINTER GUESTS, special rates are available, which we base on two people sharing, and happily welcome their visitors for a small extra charge, payable locally at the end of the stay.
Electricity is charged at cost, also payable locally at the end of the stay. The big pool is heated in the winter months, usually from October to April.

We would like to share an email from recent guests:
"The greeting we had from Rory was friendly and welcoming and gave us lots of information for our stay, to open the fridge and be greeted by the staples to create a small snack and a cup of tea was lovely and for this, we thank you. The apartment itself is so well equipped with everything and more than we could need. The comfort of the beds, the lounge area and the well-equipped kitchen made our stay fantastic. We will highly recommend it to our friends and family. We have stayed in different countries with lots of bookings through Home Away but yours is the best so far, by far.
Thank you for playing a part in our lovely holiday.
Best wishes Lisa and Tim."

Property manager

Rory & Jane

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Portuguese

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
For Winter long stays, the rates are based on two people sharing. Additional costs for extra guests by arrangement.
For Winter stays Electricity is charged extra at cost at the end of the stay

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
Property Registration Number 055721/AL

About the area

Lagoa

Located in Lagoa, this apartment is near the beach. Albufeira Marina and Lagos Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Carvoeiro Beach and Benagil Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Slide and Splash Water Park and Trilhos do Algarve. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
Map
Carvoeiro, Faro

What's nearby

  • Carvoeiro Beach - 7 min walk
  • Carvoeiro Boardwalk - 9 min walk
  • Paraiso Beach - 13 min walk
  • Vale Centeanes Beach - 5 min drive
  • Benagil Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Silves Station - 18 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mungo's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Casa Algarvia - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taberna Portuguesa - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jomar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Joker Bar - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Sunny 2 Bed/2 Bath Luxury Apartment, 450m to Beach/Village. Pools have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Sunny 2 Bed/2 Bath Luxury Apartment, 450m to Beach/Village. Pools pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunny 2 Bed/2 Bath Luxury Apartment, 450m to Beach/Village. Pools?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunny 2 Bed/2 Bath Luxury Apartment, 450m to Beach/Village. Pools?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sunny 2 Bed/2 Bath Luxury Apartment, 450m to Beach/Village. Pools located?

This family-friendly Lagoa apartment building is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Carvoeiro Beach, Algar Seco Rocks and Carvoeiro Boardwalk. Paraiso Beach and Vale Centeanes Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

joanne w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous
Great stay - locality super. Close to everything. All the family enjoyed the stay. Great pools to cool down in too. A super place to stay. Thank you x
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation to Carvoeiro
From the moment we decided on Carvoeiro as our family vacation spot in the Algarve booking Rory and Jane's property was an absolute breeze! Rory was always available during the process and makes for a wonderful host! The condo is in a great location of the complex and walking distance to town. We found the two bedrooms and two bathrooms perfect for our family! The shared spaces(living room/dining room) are large and spacious, with comfy furniture and tv with multiple multi language channels. We loved the large patio that was just steps away from the pool (the complex has many pools to use) The condo had all the comforts of home! We loved the addition of beach and pool towels, along with beach accessories! Rory was a short distance away so he was easily available for anything we needed. We already know we will book again in the future! Thank you for a wonderful stay, we were sad to leave! Cheers, Nicole and Tony
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great apartment in great location
Really nice apartment which had everything we needed for a great week in Carvoeiro. A short walk into town and to the beach and plenty of things to do/see a short drive away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good Apartment
Large and well fitted out, nice welcome pack. Pleasant site. Shame about the hills!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ebo B., Diemen

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Uitstekend appartement
Prima appartement om lang, maar natuurlijk ook kort te verblijven. Alles wat je nodig hebt om er te wonen is aanwezig, inclusief wasmachine en vaatwasser. De TV heeft veel internationale zenders, waaronder NED1, 2 en 3. Internet met WiFi is uitstekend. In de huiskamer en de twee slaapkamers is airco aanwezig. De huiskamer en de slaapkamers zijn prima ingericht. Je kunt lekker buiten zitten en in de ochtend en vroege middag heb je zon op het terras. Het zwembad is op 10 meter afstand en voor in de winter is er een verwarmd zwembad op 100 meter. Wij zijn er nu twee keer geweest, 8 weken en daarna 7 weken. De eigenaren, Rory en Jane, zijn heel hartelijk en staan voor je klaar als dat nodig is. Ze wonen in de buurt. Carvoeiro is een leuk dorpje met een klein strandje. In reclamefilmpjes voor de Algarve zie je dit strandje vaak voorbij komen. Leuke terrassen en goede restaurants. Het dorp ziet er nog behoorlijk authentiek uit. In de buurt zijn 3 grote supermarkten waar je alles kunt kopen. Een auto is dan wel vereist (of met een taxi gaan). Kortom: een aanrader!
Stayed 49 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

sandra l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A delight
A delight. We were All very comfortable and hosts are charming. Especially grateful for the welcome pack which was very well received. Will happily stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ebo B., Diemen

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Uitstekende vakantie woning op mooie lokatie
Prima ingerichte en uitgeruste vakantie woning. Foto’s komen prima overeen. Alles was aanwezig. Wij hebben er 9,5 week “gewoond”. WiFi is uitstekend en de TV heeft alle zenders van de meeste Europese landen (voor ons Ned1, 2 en 3, RTL4 en 5 en SBS6). Elke kamer heeft een airco en er is een open haard. In de keuken is alles aanwezig wat je nodig hebt. Zwembad is op 10 meter afstand. Je kunt lekker buiten zitten in de zon, maar ook in de schaduw. Monte Dourado ligt op een heuvel in het centrum van Carvoeiro. In het dorpje kun je alles kopen, maar er zitten ook 3 supermarkten op 3 km afstand. Rory and Jane, de eigenaren van de woning, hebben ons hartelijke ontvangen en uitgezwaaid. Leuke en fijne mensen die alles over de omgeving weten en waar je alles aan kunt vragen. Ons verblijf is zeer goed bevallen en eind van het najaar gaan wij weer in deze woning overwinteren!
Stayed 56 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holidays 2020
This year within the current situation of the Covid-19 pandemic until July 2020 it was not clear if we would been able to spend our holidays in Portugal in August (as originally being booked in January). Luckily the travel restrictions to Portugal were released early enough and completely for August and September. Because of our outstanding experience the year before with our first stay in the holiday apartment of Jane and Rory, it had been obvious for us to book it again for our second stay in Portugal. We were more than happy with our decision. It was a very warm and friendly welcome. The apartment was well prepared. One room was surprisingly new decorated and equipped. All in all, this created a real welcome atmosphere from the beginning. A lot of little useful and unexpected tools and accessories were part of the standard equipment e.g. mosquito spray, a little notepad and even little disinfection dispenser. Also, a lot of insider tips where to go could be found in a well prepared folder. In addition to that further and latest updates of nice restaurants and places to be tried and visited were verbally provided by Jane and Rory. According to our previous experiences with different accommodations not real obvious things. We enjoyed every minute of our stay in Portugal and Carvoeiro. Taking this year’s exceptional circumstances into account, our booking decision for the apartment of Jane and Rory and all their personal support were the key elements for an exceptional holiday feeling and an active rest. Honestly something that we were not really expecting this year- thank you so much! Next time when we travel to Portugal and the Algarve Jane's and Rory's holiday apartment is going to be our first and preferred choice.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carvoeiro
Rory was a very helpful and informative host. The special treats and staple items left for our use was very much appreciated! His property was very comfortable and felt like home. Very clean and nicely decorated. Perfect location for a 6 minute walk to the heart of Carvoerio. Would definately recommend. We would return to this location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Veronica K., Glashütten, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Herbstferien mit Kinder
This apartment was exactly as advertised and the owners were extremely helpful and accommodating. From beginning to end was great. We received a warm welcome, including a welcome package of food (including bread, water, fruit, beer and wine) which was much appreciated after traveling with kids! They also provided a very well arranged binder with a lot of information regarding Carvoeiro and the surrounding area. On slower mornings for us adults the kids loved that they had access to KIKA shows that they normally watch at home. The pool was always clean and the surrounding neighbors were all friendly. The location is great as it is within walking distance to everything you could need, but far enough away from the nightly scene in the town center. We also played tennis on the available courts which was great.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christine A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Marvelous!
Our holiday home was perfect for us and we really enjoyed our stay. - All rooms nicely decorated, proper and prepared, - the kitchen staffed with the right and enough equipment ( e.g. dishwasher...), - a detailed and well prepared folder with lots of information about the location, where to go for eating, all different kind of sight seeing tours, interesting areas... When we arrived the first day the fridge was already equipped with a basic selection of good food and beverages. For us a charming surprise! During our whole stay Jane and Rory were very pleasant hosts. On top of this Rory personally gave us tips for nice destinations near by but also useful hints for daily shopping possibilities ( e.g. where to find an excellent bakery, location of the supermarkets). Those information helped us a lot getting familiar with the local Portuguese environment in a very fast way. It was a deeply relaxing holiday period in a beautiful country. Looking back we regret that we could not stay longer but we will definitely come back again. Thank you for that!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Carmen K.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Jammer van de verhuurder
Prima vakantiepark dat gunstig gelegen is. Inrichting in woning gedateerd. Op zich geen probleem ware het niet dat de verhuurder achteraf kosten in rekening bracht voor niet zichtbare schade aan meubilair die niet door ons was veroorzaakt. Domper op onze vakantie, verhuurder niet betrouwbaar.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stuart J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Monte Dourado
Rory and Jane were fantastic hosts. On arrival, they supplied us with a superb array of groceries and were very informative on what to do in Carvoeiro. The apartment was spacious and within walking distance from all the amenities. The beds were extremely comfortable, the 2 showers were handy so there's no waiting around when getting ready to go out and the washing machine meant that we didn't have a huge amount to do when we arrived home! All in all the apartment was great and so were the hosts. I would definitely return. Thanks for a fab stay, Stuart, Angie & Cameron
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

John and Sue S., Sunderland

Really good
Everything you need
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Margaret G.

a Tranquil haven in the Algarve
We were welcomed by Rory who showed us round the beautiful apartment and explained how everything worked. The property was bright light and modern and very comfortable. As well as a welcome pack in the fridge, the cupboard had every day items ,salt sugar oil etc. We had breakfast each morning on the sunny terrace then spent our days on one of the many beaches nearby. The apartment has lots of information on where to go and what to see. We can’t wait to return. Margaret +Bob from York

8/10 Good

paul g., Oldham

Lovely well equipped apartment
Had a fantastic stay to welcome in 2019. Nice peaceful complex, the apartment is well appointed & has everything you need to make your stay relaxed & enjoyable. Our bonus was 7 days of glorious sunshine for Dec/Jan fantastic. Love the village of Carvoeiro & the surrounding towns & beaches. Thanks for the use of the apartment, all the best Paul & family.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Florian A.

Nice place with AC but no internet
The apartment was in good condition, comfortable and in a quite area. One of the bathrooms did not have a vent or fan, so I would list that as something that can be improved. One other thing...it was advertised as having internet but the reality was even though the resort has WiFi, there was no internet the entire week, and it didn’t seem like that would get fixed anytime soon. I advise guest to confirm that before booking in this resort. The reception has 4 routers that they handed out if you reserved or if they were available, so that helped a bit but still inconvenient to pick up and drop and they were not available every day. Owners were very nice people, so if the two issues with WiFi and vent get resolved I would probably rent here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mia V., Kluisbergen

Ronduit prachtig met een fantastisch onthaal door Rory en Jane.
Het appartement is echt schitterend! Het is gelegen in een toeristisch dorpje, Carvoeiro, maar toch is het rustig gelegen en alles is dichtbij. Je wordt ontvangen door Rory en Jane en dit zijn echt fantastische mensen. Je wordt door hen persoonlijk ontvangen en krijgt heel veel informatie en een welkomstpakket dat echter heel veel is (je kan als je eraan komt een eerste dag mee verder: brood, kaas,boter, melk, fruitsap, bier, wijn, ...) Prachtig Rory en Jane, hier voel je je direct welkom. Het appartement is echter heel mooi ingericht en voorzien van alles wat je nodig hebt, zowel van apparaten als kookmateriaal en allemaal van heel degelijke kwaliteit. Het heeft een mooi zwembad dat echter nooit druk is. Het appartement was bij het begin heel fris en we hadden echter de airco zo goed als niet nodig. De laatste dagen was het heet, maar de airco werkte dan perfect en geluidloos. Het verblijf is echt een aanrader voor een vakantie in de Algarve. Bezoek ook de omgeving want deze is heel mooi en doordat je in het middelpunt zit van de Algarve overal niet ver vandaan. Bij deze wil ik vooral Rory en Jane nog eens bedanken voor het gastvrijheid. Dit is een fantastisch koppel die we graag nog willen terug ontmoeten. Heel veel liefs van de familie Devos uit België en tot weerziens.

10/10 Excellent

Martin K., Asbhy-de-la-Zouch

Great location and welcoming hosts
Very convenient for Carvoeiro town but still very peaceful. Highly recommended
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Great apartment! Great hosts! Exceeding our expectations.
Just enjoyed a fab holiday in Rory and Jane’s lovely apartment. Linda and I and our 2 girls Hannah (24) and Sophie (21) had 12 nights in Carvoeiro at the end of June/beginning of July 2018. Great welcome from Rory and Jane, who were also most helpful and attentive during our stay, with advice about local restaurants and places of interest. We arrived to find a welcome pack in our fridge and essentials to get us started on holiday, which enabled us to feel at home straight away. The local beach and restaurants in the bustling town centre were only a 5 minute walk from the apartment with plenty of choice to suit every taste and palate. Our 2 favourites were Ele e Ela ( traditional Portugese and Meditarranean cuisine) and Earth cafe (offering Meditarranean and Vegetarian options). The apartment was well located, in terms of it’s proximity to the village, but far enough away from the hustle and bustle of the busy centre to enjoy a quiet and relaxing environment. It also had the advantage of having a communal pool and 2 tennis courts close by. For any of you wishing to stay out late at night Mungos music bar is open until 4am. Needless to say our daughters were regular visitors!! We hope that anyone else choosing to stay here will enjoy their time as much as we did!!

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R., Salisbury, Wiltshire

A Beautiful Apartment with fantastic Hosts
We stayed in Rory & Jane’s lovely apartment for 8 nights. We arrived late to find that Rory & Jane had left us some supplies that were gratefully received. The apartment is truly a home from home, fresh, clean and comfortable. The sofa’s & beds were extremely comfortable. The kitchen had everything you would need for a self-catering break.Towels for bathrooms and the beach were provided so we didn’t have to take our own and it’s always handy having a washing machine so that you don’t have to take home a load of dirty laundry. They have really thought of everything, even with a selection of books on the shelf to read. We would sit out on the patio having morning coffee in the sunshine which was nice. The apartment is within walking distance of the town for shops, restaurants or the beach. My Mother has walking difficulties, so it was important to us to have a ground floor apartment (3 steps up to the front door) and a walk in shower for her, which is one of the reason we chose to stay here. Thank you Rory & Jane for allowing us to stay in your lovely apartment and for your wonderful hospitality. We cannot wait to return.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Eleanor S.

Spacious well kept apartment
We booked this holiday rental for two main reasons, one it had a walk in shower and bearing in mind the time of year we wanted a wood burning fire: we also knew it faces the morning sun and that too was important though the balcony of the flat above somewhat overshadowed, but breakfasting on the patio was very pleasant. The apartmentment is well kitted out with a value starter pack but could have been improved with a small amount of washing up liquid and powder for the washing machine. The main bedroom was spacious with a large comfy double bed, bedside lights each side and a huge wardrobe. The aircon worked fairly well on hot though it is not enough for a cool or even cold evening, but doubtless the summer cooling effect is well received. Too cold for us to use the pool which is close, but not too close, but it was clean and well maintained with a side pool for toddlers. The sitting room was well set out with a dining area, two settees which converted to beds, a cd and dvd player and a tv which managed to receive some UK tv programmes: the wi-fi worked well. A nice place to stay and not too far from the village centre though it is downhill there which means the opposite coming home!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

About the host

Hosted by Rory & Jane

Host profile image
Hi, we have lived on the Algarve for many years, wherever we have travelled, always returning to Carvoeiro. Jane just loves flying into Faro and seeing the Ria Formosa Estuary and the sandy islands, it gives the feeling of sunshine and relaxation immediately. We hope you will feel the same.

Rory is retired from his work as a freelance Management Consultant working across Europe for 30 years. He arrived in Portimao by sailboat in 2002

Jane used to work in Tourism, travelling extensively, spending a lot of time in Australia and the Balearics. She originally made her home here in the mid 1980’s

We now live across the valley from the Apartments with our two cats, who also love to travel with us, on our sailboat, but are not so keen on flying!!

Why they chose this property

WHY WE CHOSE CARVOEIRO
We love Carvoeiro for its character, charm and its ideal location on the Algarve as well as the fact that it has none of the nasty high-rise buildings in evidence elsewhere along the coast. There are always many restaurants to choose from even in the middle of winter and the lovely sheltered Blue Flag beach is right there too. Whether you want to pop out for coffee and a bit of retail therapy, a lingering lunch, the perfect dinner or just to relax on the beach, go no further than 500m - yes its all that close. We love it here and are sure you will too.

The district of Lagoa has become well respected for the quality of its wines and there are several local WINERIES to visit and one MICRO BREWERY. Within a 5 minute drive (taxi ride) there are three GOLF COURSES, Vale do Milho, Gramacho and Vale do Pinta.

We bought both our apartments in 2017 (Girassol 25 and Jasmine 92, the ones with the blue doors!), having looked around we found that Monte Dourado has so much to offer. Right in the heart of the village, with the beach on its doorstep but still remaining peaceful and quite in itself. There is on-site parking, the mature gardens are very well cared for and grounds kept in good condition, there are 5 pool areas each with a separate children's pool, sun beds and parasols. The main pool is heated in the winter months. If you are feeling energetic there are tennis courts for hire just behind the reception.

What makes this property unique

Comfortable home from home, not just a ‘holiday let’.
So close to beach, village, shops and restaurants.
Quiet and relaxing location.
Pools just a few steps away.
Air conditioning (hot/cold) and wood burner for cooler evenings…..
On-site free parking, a real bonus in the centre of Carvoeiro

Languages:

English, French, German, Portuguese, Dutch
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