Unique Garden Apartment in the Heart of Lagos Old City

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Our jewel, the Moroccan-inspired courtyard garden -- a tranquil haven.

Cool, spacious & quiet, a stylish sitting room, unique to Lagos.

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9.4

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 243 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Free WiFi

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Lagos, Faro

Batata Beach11 min walk
Lagos Marina17 min walk
Camilo Beach11 min drive
Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)54 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

SUMMARY
Fabulous old town Lagos apartment with a unique Moroccan garden for sunbathing, eating and BBQ. Cool & stylish inside, quiet ceiling fans and just 1 minute from bars, restaurants, clubs and only a few minutes walk to the best beaches in Europe.

THE SPACE
Casinha Alegrias (The Happy House) is a unique apartment in Lagos Old Town (car not needed). It has a fabulous Moroccan courtyard garden, ideal for chilling, sunbathing, eating and BBQ´ing great fresh fish and meats from the local market (5-minute walk). The Casinha has just been renovated in the romantic Moorish style with stylish antique furniture and decor, also with super quiet ceiling fans for those warm Lagos evenings. Very quiet at night and the garden is beautifully illuminated for a truly romantic stay in one of Lagos´s finest locations.

GUEST ACCESS
You will have the whole apartment and garden to yourselves for the whole stay.

PLEASE NOTE: Arrivals any day after 9pm and anytime on Sunday or bank holidays are subject to a Meet & Greet fee of 50€ payable in cash to our local property managers when checking in.

PARKING
Although street parking is technically possible (subject to availability), due to the narrowness of the street, WE STRONGLY ADVISE using one of the two public parking lots within 150m of the apartment.

WIFI
Free wifi is available throughout the apartment and patio.

INTERACTION WITH GUESTS
Our property managers, Destination Algarve, are located in central Lagos. They will do a "meet & greet" upon your arrival and are always available for any problems that may arise during your stay. We leave a Lagos information pack for you with all of the best local recommendations for eating, drinking, shopping, tours and beaches.

THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Lagos Old Town is a charming and historical area, yet within 5-10 minutes walk from some of Europe´s best beaches. 400 bars, restaurants and cafe´s, great clubs, and quirky shops await you...our guests come back year after year after they have fallen in love with Lagos

GETTING AROUND
Excellent buses to all tourist points in Portugal and Spain. The train from Faro terminates at Lagos. Easy and cheap car rentals from Luz Car in Lagos and taxi´s are available 24 hours at the local taxi rank.

HOUSE RULES
The apartment and the garden are very strictly non-smoking. The apartment is very romantic and therefore only suitable for couples without children, no noisy surfers or late clubbers, as our street is a typical Portuguese old town street, it is quiet at night, so no loud parties or music after 11pm.

Pets are not allowed.

Property manager

Valerie & Randy

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number 19177/AL

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lagos

Located near the beach, this apartment is in Lagos City Center, a neighbourhood in Lagos. Ponta da Piedade Lagos Lighthouse is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dona Ana Beach and Camilo Beach. Check out an event or a game at Algarve International Autodrome Raceway, and consider making time for Slide and Splash Water Park, a top attraction not to be missed. Snorkelling and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.

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Lagos, Faro

What's nearby

Lagos Municipal Market - 7 min walk
Batata Beach - 11 min walk
Lagos Marina - 17 min walk
Ponta da Piedade Lagos Lighthouse - 4 min drive
Camilo Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

Lagos Station - 16 min walk
Portimao (PRM) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪Empanadas & Co. - ‬3 min walk
‪Black & White - ‬3 min walk
‪Lagos, Beer & Co. - ‬3 min walk
‪Pastelaria Mimo - ‬1 min walk
‪Restaurante dos Artistas - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique Garden Apartment in the Heart of Lagos Old City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Unique Garden Apartment in the Heart of Lagos Old City?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique Garden Apartment in the Heart of Lagos Old City?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Unique Garden Apartment in the Heart of Lagos Old City located?

Located in Lagos City Center, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Dom Sebastiao Statue, Dona Ana Beach and Lagos Marina. Santo Antonio Church and Dr. Jose Formosinho Municipal Museum are also within 10 minutes. Lagos Station is 16 minutes by foot.

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dennis V.

13 Oct 2023

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

Perfect place to stay in Lagos!

Our home for 10 days in Lagos was functional, beautifully decorated, and centrally located. We felt at home the minute we walked in the door; the casinha was well appointed with all the essentials for a comfortable stay. What raised all of this to another level was the outside terrace/patio: you would have to see this bit of paradise to understand! We will be back!

Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Anne L.

28 June 2023

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

Case alegrias

The house was fine but for the cost I would expect more I’m afraid I know it says ceiling fans but this house needs air con as the weather was exceptionally hot and the fans were pretty useless I also felt the decoration was a bit dark. I suppose I’m being picky, we enjoyed our stay but I feel it needs updating and lightened up the bed was small and there was a thick duvet on it I would expect in summer there should’ve been a 2 tog or very light duvet it’s all about attention to detail and I am fussy.also we only had a bath towel and hand towel each I did wash them but could’ve done with a few extra towels.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lennarta H.

25 June 2023

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

Fantastic apartment

Great location. Wonderful patio. If we visit Lagos again we'd stay there again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

France L.

31 May 2023

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

Très joli appartement, et tellement bien situé!

Et que dire de la cour intérieure, tout simplement magnifique! Cet appartement jouis d'un emplacement idéal, située à quelques pas du centre de Lagos, elle est d'autre part juste assez éloignée pour qu'on puisse bénéficier de calme et tranquillité. Merci à Valérie et Randy pour un séjour inoubliable!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill C., Winnipeg, Canada

12 Apr 2023

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

A little paradise

Perfectly located in the old town with a wonderful peaceful private garden. The kitchen is well equipped for those wanting to cook meals. This is our #1 choice to escape our Canadian winters.

Stayed 58 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

gilles c.

13 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

offre pas en accord avec la photo d'accroche du patio

L'Accroche visuelle du patio sur l'annonce donne une image fausse de l'ensemble. Ce patio est en fait entouré d'appartements avec une vue plongeante . donc il n'y a aucune intimité réelle . Très mauvaise insonorisation Il nous a été interdit d'approcher en voiture la location même pour déposer nos bagages par le propriétaire du n°30

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frances E.

28 Sept 2022

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

Little oasis

Absolutely love this property so much so that we have been three times!!! Location is brilliant. Extremely quiet even though you are in the centre of Lagos. Did I say I love this apartment?

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

BARRY W., Stratford Upon Avon

23 Aug 2022

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

so good booking for next year

Have read other reviews that said pictures didn't do it justice - so true. An amazing property in the heart of beautiful Lagos.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

8 Aug 2022

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

Sommer in Lagos

Traumhaft schöne Wohnung Tolle Lage in der Altstadt und dennoch sehr ruhig Fußläufig zu den Stränden und dem Fischmarkt

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christelle L.

11 Sept 2021

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

Un logement en centre ville idéal

Le logement de Valérie et Randy est vraiment bien placé et très agréable. J’y ai séjourné deux semaines et je m’y suis beaucoup plu. La Casinha est très bien équipée et bien placée. De plus, les propriétaires ont laissé des informations très précieuses pour la vie de tous les jours pendant le séjour. Je recommande sans hésitation!

Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frances E.

11 Sept 2020

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

Perfect Loacation

This apartment is the perfect place to explore Lagos. You literally have everything at your doorstep while still being situated on a quiet street. The apartment has everything you could possibly need from beach chairs and umbrellas to shampoo! The patio garden is so beautiful - a little oasis. Everything was spotlessly clean. I couldn't fault the place on anything. It's a solid 10/10 from me! Frances and Karl

Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joachim S.

4 Aug 2019

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

Kleines Paradies in Lagos

Die sehr schöne Ferienwohnung am Rande der Altstadt ist perfekt gelegen. Ruhig, aber in wenigen Schritten mitten im Geschehen. Die Zimmer sind sehr geschmackvoll und gemütlich eingerichtet, die Küche hat alles was man braucht und der Innenhof, bzw. Garten ist ein kleines Paradies.

10/10 Excellent

Bill C., Winnipeg, Canada

4 May 2019

Wonderful Apartment

We very much enjoyed our stay in this beautiful and well appointed apartment. Located in a quiet side street in the old town, we were only a 5 minute walk from the Pracas and not much longer a walk from the beaches. The private garden was as beautiful as the images show. We will be returning!

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Saskia R.

16 June 2018

Lovely, clean and cosy apartment

The courtyard was delightful and the location was just great.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Nina D.

2 Mar 2018

location, location

Loved the location in the heart of the old town. We were able to get around easily and to the beaches etc. without a car - using local buses. Valerie and Randy left a book of best restaurants, bakery etc. The property provided everything we needed - wi fi, tv, back yard, washer etc. The magic was the garden.

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Janet H.

17 Jan 2018

Excellent location

This is an excellently located apartment within the old walls of Lagos. The first floor apartment is well provisioned and the company that looks after the apartment is always available,even providing a second set of keys when requested. The street itself is peaceful unless construction is going on. Because it was winter we did not get to use the beautiful terrace that often but it is certainly lovely. There are many excellent places to eat and the cliff walks are fabulous. We had a car so we could take interesting day trips to surrounding places. Lagos itself is a great place for a base to explore. We really enjoyed the apartment but because it was winter we found the apartment damp and poorly lit and we really needed the heaters provided. We also found the double bed too small for comfort but realize a bigger bed would not fit into the space. The biggest challenge for us was the ambient noise of the other residents especially the person above us who walked around in heavy shoes starting at 8:00 am. The acoustic properties of the building allow televisions and family noise from the other 3 apartments to encroach on the natural tranquility of the apartment. The love and care for the apartment by the owners is apparent.

Stayed 19 nights in Dec 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sabine N.

21 Oct 2017

Kleines Paradies mitten in Lagos

Wir haben uns in dieser wunderschönen und sehr gepflegten Ferienwohnung sofort wohl gefühlt! Tolle Lage um Lagos und die Umgebung zu erkunden und sich gut zu erholen.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John P.

2 Sept 2017

A great place to base a great holiday from.

Excellent access to shops, bars and great places to eat., Beach only 10 minutes away. Quiet location. Loved the 10 days we had in Lagos.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Martin M.

30 Aug 2017

Lovely apartment in Lagos old town

Had a fantastic week here. Cool and quiet in the algarve summer heat, with lovely, secluded patio for evenings. Easy walking down into the old town and to the local beaches. Thoroughly recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jan S.

18 July 2017

klein aber fein

Sehr hübsche Wohnung, ideal gelegen. Die Innenstadt ist fußläufig gut zu erkunden, zum Stadtstrand nur 10 min. Fußweg. Jede Menge gute Restaurants in unmittelbarer Nähe. Ein riesiger Parkplatz befindet sich um die Ecke, sodass parken kein Problem war. Die Wohnung war absolut sauber und gepflegt genauso wie der Außenbereich. Wir sind überaus freundlich empfangen worden, obwohl wir erst gegen 22Uhr angereist sind. Einziges Manko, was nicht in die Bewertung einfließt, sind die Möwen mit ihrem Geschrei. So etwas habe ich noch nie erlebt und gehört, dort scheint es aber normal zu sein.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth B.

24 June 2017

This was the perfect property for what we wanted. Old town centre and lots to do.

We like that in a private apartment you can sleep in without room service or banging doors of hotel rooms. This apartment was really in the ideal location to all amenities. The old town feel was perfect. Within yards you have a beautiful coffee shop and small market. It's about 150 yards to the Main Street were all restaurants and shops are. It is about 5 minutes walk to the beach. We drove to other places within 30 minutes of Lagos but found Lagos had the best to offer.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Julia E.

9 June 2017

Cosy,convenient and clean

The casinha was clean and very well equipped. Last year we stayed in a rental in Gardone where we had to start our holiday by shopping for basics such as toilet paper but Valerie and Randy have thought of everything including small useful items such as a travel adaptor. Towels and beach towels provided too and a nice lady called midweek to provide a change of clean towels. Super location close to great restaurants: the best one we found for food and service was Real Portuguese just 1 minute walk around the corner where we ate three times during the week. Also really close to fresh food markets, shops, little museums and Science Centre-all easy walking distance. Not too far either to walk to the train station for a day out e.g. Sagres and the area is well served by local bus service. The staff in the tourist information in Gil Eanes square were really helpful and can give you a free map of Lagos which is invaluable for finding your way around the maze of small streets. It was lovely to sit in the private courtyard garden and we took the advice not to leave food unattended as the gulls had their eye on our breakfast. We also appreciated the huge fan in the bedroom-no noise and it kept the bedroom cool enough to sleep comfortably. Thank you for the friendly welcome by Fiona from Destination Algarve too who met us at the Casinha on arrival. A most relaxing holiday.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Pete & Bonnie R., Thornbury, Ontario, CANADA

9 Apr 2017

Great location.

This apartment is situated in an ideal location within the old Lagos city walls. It is an easy 2-3 minute walk to all restaurants & shops in the beautiful old city of Lagos. The apartment is small, but is okay for 2 people. Although the bed was advertised as "Queen", it is in fact a double bed, but comfortable with very nice linens. We found it difficult to get warm from the small portable heaters in the cool nights when we were there the end of February to mid March.

Stayed 42 nights in Feb 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lance B.

24 Feb 2017

Casinha Alegrias

Fantastic! The photos don't do the apartment justice. The garden patio is quite spacious considering this is Lagos. It would make a very nice setting for a dinner for four, and yes...it belongs only to your apartment. The location of the apartment is wonderful - central to the area of Lagos in which you will spend most of your time. A four minute stroll down one the lovely tiled roads will bring you to the main squares in Lagos. From there to one of many fine restaurants, or a walk along the waterway, a walk to one of the beautiful beaches. Terrific The property management company will meet you at the apartment when you get into town, and will see to all your needs. Although we didn't use it, there is convertible bed/sofa, so if you plan to use that you might ask for extra bedding. The living room is a good size, with windows opening to the very quiet street. BTW...plan on eating at least twice at the improbably named Casinha Petiscos. This is not a "snack house". Luis Rosa, chef/owner, creates exquisite meals out of the simplest of Portuguese cuisine. You will want to return (reservations accepted). Casinha Alegrias is a terrific choice for a prolonged stay in Lagos. Take advantage of it!

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan I.

8 Oct 2016

The property was as described at homeaway. it,s a wonderful property

The property is near all Lagos attraction. All amenities are within walking distance. We had a wonderful time.I recommend this property to all who want to stay in Lagos and enjoy the historical part of this beautiful city.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2016

About the host

Hosted by Valerie & Randy

Valerie and Randy have lived all over the world, from the U.S. to China, from France to Japan. We are currently living in Portugal.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with this area a couple years ago and decided to look for a property that provided the best that the area has to offer. And then we found Casinha Alegrias. Located on a quiet side street in the heart of the old town and historic center of Lagos, it is an oasis of tranquility with its centerpiece Moroccan-inspired garden and patio, yet just a stone's through away from an amazing array of restaurants, bars and shops. Some of the finest beaches in Europe are only a 10-15 walk away and the majestic Costa Vincentina is but a magnificent 30-minute drive away, with its wide open spaces that attract surfers, hikers and sunbathers alike.

What makes this property unique

The apartment was completely renovated in 2015, with additional improvements since then. The apartment is contemporary yet cozy. The outdoor living space is the highlight of the property, perfect for lounging on a sunny afternoon or enjoying a romantic al fresco dinner at night.