Fantastic location. Close to beach, lovely roof terrace.

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

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Parking available
Hot tub
Washer
Fireplace
Pool
Barbecue grill

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Lagos, Faro

Praia da Luz
‪3 min walk‬
Luz Beach
‪4 min walk‬
Marina de Lagos
‪10 min drive‬
Portimao (PRM)
‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

We hold our full rental licence (15859/AL) which is now required by law in Portugal. Two bedrooms/two bathrooms are located on the ground floor which are accessible only from inside the house. The living area is via the outside staircase to front door. The house is not suitable for guests with mobility issues or for young children under eight years old. The roof terrace is though the patio door by the kitchen, via a staircase onto the roof. The front terrace is accessed through the lounge. The lovely large beach is a minutes walk and the nearest supermarket is a two minute walk away. Larger supermarkets about a five minute walk.The main bedroom has an ensuite shower room and the main bathroom is between the two bedrooms. The bedrooms are located downstairs, this is standard in most Portuguese houses as they tend to stay cooler in the summer. The living area includes a leather three piece suite, coffee table, large flat screen TV and a good wifi connection. The open plan kitchen contains oven, hob, integrated fridge/freezer and integrated washing machine. Microwave, kettle and toaster. The lovely roof terrace has a large BBQ. Six chairs and a large table, two lounger chairs to lay back and enjoy the beautiful sunshine. We have use of all the pools at The Luz Bay Hotel.

Property manager

madeleine taylor

Languages

English

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Washer

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Parking available

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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 13–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No additional guests are to stay in the house. The house sleeps four people only. This invalidates any insurance for owners and guests.

The key cannot be collected before 4pm on the day of arrival unless prior permission has been given by the owner. The key must be returned by 10am

All waste foodstuff must be taken to the one of the many nearby bins. Do not leave food waste in the house it causes smells, fly infestation, maggots

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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 15859/AL

About the area

Lagos

Located in Lagos, this holiday home is near the beach. While the natural beauty of Praia da Luz and Porto de Mos Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Marina de Lagos. Discoveries Wax Museum and Lagos Living Science Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby.

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Lagos, Faro

What's nearby

Praia da Luz - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Luz Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Boavista Golf - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
Marina de Lagos - 10 min drive - 7.5 km
Camilo Beach - 20 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

Lagos Station - 9 min drive
Portimao (PRM) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

‪ZaZu Beach Club - ‬5 min walk
‪Endless Summer - ‬5 min walk
‪Lazuli - ‬3 min walk
‪Latitude Wine & Tapas - ‬2 min walk
‪The Studio - Coffee Roaster and Café - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Fantastic location. Close to beach, lovely roof terrace. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Fantastic location. Close to beach, lovely roof terrace. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fantastic location. Close to beach, lovely roof terrace.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fantastic location. Close to beach, lovely roof terrace.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fantastic location. Close to beach, lovely roof terrace. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Praia da Luz and Luz Beach. Boavista Golf and Porto de Mos Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Colette H.

14 Apr 2025

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

Glorious location just off the best beach in the Algarve

Absolutely delightful stay in every way! The home is well designed for comfort and Madeleine was responsive and lovely to work with! So many places to eat out and grocery shopping within walking distance. We loved this place!! Totally recommend staying here!!

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

18 Aug 2024

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

Wonderful house and perfect location

We loved this property from day 1!! We stayed in Madeline’s house for 2 weeks and couldn’t fault it in any way. First the house was immaculate and so clean. It is modern and has excellent WiFi. It had everything you needed as a home. There are three levels and the rooftop terrace and outdoor bbq was the icing on the cake with the sun shining there until late evening you could sit out and have dinner there too. The proximity to the beach and cafe’s, restaurants etc was perfect for us. Having the access to the Luz Bay Hotel pools also was welcome on the days when a beach break was needed. You can also use their tennis courts too. The mid week cleaning service was also great to freshen up the house. There were two great showers in the house with instant hot water. If anything could be improved it is having the air con working in the bedrooms given weather was especially warm this year the bedrooms did tend to get very warm. There was plug in fans available and we did use this to help. We would love to return to this property next year and would highly recommend a stay here

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helene D.

17 Aug 2024

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

Superbe!

Superbe petite maison typique! Très bien placée, vraiment agréable. Un lave vaisselle ainsi qu’une place de parking dédiée seraient appréciables. La plage de la Luz est somptueuse, l’accès aux piscines est rapide. Une magnifique semaine en famill! Nous espérons revenir une autre fois!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Detlef L.

18 June 2024

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

Rundum zufrieden

Alles wie beschrieben, sogar schöner als auf den Bildern. Sehr sauber, Strand und Restaurants fußläufig in fünf Minuten zu erreichen. Alles vorhanden was man braucht, Schlüsselabholung reibungslos, Balkone und Dachterrasse waren prima und wurden täglich von uns genutzt. Sehr sympathische Vermieterin:) ! Wir würden nochmal hier unseren Urlaub verbringen!!!

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

14 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Americans

Great location and explanation of the area. We wouldn't have known about the fantastic fisherman's trail without the visitors book we found at the apartment. Only trip up was finding the actual apartment(bring a photo). To improve experience please provide appliance instructions in English.

Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Björn S.

30 Oct 2023

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

Hervorragend

Tolle Unterkunft in bester Lage. Luz ist ein herrlicher Ort. Wir haben es sehr genossen und kommen bestimmt wieder

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

9 Oct 2023

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

Beautiful house

Perfect stay, thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

SOLENN L.

19 Aug 2023

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

Vacances Lagos

Nous avons passé un très agréable séjour. La maison est conforme à la description et parfaite pour les vacances grâce notamment à ses terrasses sa proximité de la plage, de la piscine et des commerces. Nous recommandons cette maison pou séjourner à Lagos.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin B.

13 Aug 2023

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

Praia da Luz

Es war richtig schön dort. Die Lage ist perfekt, das Haus wunderschön. Wir hatten alle einen wunderschönen Urlaub. Es war nah zum Strand, die 3 Pools waren auch super. Eine Wanderung nach Burgau oder Porto da Mos ist auch super. Wir kommen wieder. Vielen Dank

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

olivier c., OLIVET france

29 July 2023

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

Merveilleux moments à Praia da luz

Maison idéalement située, tout peut être fait à pied (plage, commerces ,restaurants) avec un acces piscine. Agréable à vivre, espaces séparés pour plus de confort. Idéal pour famille.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

ERIC S.

25 July 2023

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

Fantastic Property

This property is in a fantastic location everything on the door step if you don't want to drive. The house was spotless and everything you need for a home from home holiday. Attention to detail was a credit to the owners. We will return.

Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

10 July 2023

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

A Delightful Welcoming Apartment

We had a wonderful 10 days at Casa Meia. The apartment was in a great location, minutes from the beach, restaurants and bars. It was immaculately clean and well maintained. The space was superb, very well equipped and furnished. Maddie and the property agent Mieke were really helpful and communicative. Highly recommended and would love to return.

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen K.

8 May 2023

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

Super Unterkunft-Toller Ort

Das Haus mit toller Dachterrasse und 2 Balkonen liegt keine 100 Meter vom schönen Strand! Wir waren zu dritt dort und uns hat es sehr gut gefallen. Der Ort Luz bietet alles was man braucht! Die Lage ist optimal zum erkunden der Algarve oder einfach zum Anschalten :-)! Lieben Dank nochmal für die schöne Zeit in eurem Casa Meia! Wir kommen wieder!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve I., Bristol UK

15 Aug 2022

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

A wonderful place to stay

We've just returned from two excellent weeks at Maddie's house. As previous guests have commented, it is in the perfect location; only a few minutes walk from the facilities of the Luz Bay Hotel in one direction and the beach and restaurants in the other. The house has everything you need for the perfect holiday. The lounge balcony is a great place for breakfast/ lunch and the rooftop terrace was always in full sun and a comfortable place to sunbathe on the loungers provided. We have already recommended it to friends and family and hope ti return again one day.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Silvia R.

30 July 2022

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

schönes Haus

Schönes Haus, gern kommen wir wieder.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Irina D.

1 July 2022

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Lage ist Top

Das Haus ist sehr geräumig, bietet diverse Möglichkeiten, es sich draußen gemütlich zu machen. Die Option, die Pools des Club Hotels nutzen zu können ist schön, vor allem, wenn man mit Kids verreist. Luz ist ein super nettes Städtchen, mit schönem Strand und lieben Menschen. Man hat alles um sich herum, was man braucht. Das Haus hat eine intensive Grundreinigung nötig, es ist sehr schmutzig und es roch sehr muffig, auch noch nach mehr als einer Woche Aufenthalt.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

28 May 2022

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

Well-equipped house at a great location

We really enjoyed our stay at Casa Meia. It is really close to the beach and has a great roof terrace and a balcony. Also, it is has everything you need for a great stay at Praia da Luz. The owner responded to all our queries really quickly and was very helpful.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Haiko S., Driedorf, Germany

17 May 2022

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

Cozy abode in a lovely beach town

We really enjoyed the abundance of outdoor seating options. I worked from the apartment for a few days, usually on the balcony. The roof terrace has good wifi coverage as well. Speed was also excellent (ran a test that said 200 down/100 up and low latency).

Stayed 12 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christin G.

1 Oct 2021

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

Schönes Appartement

Geräumiges und liebevoll eingerichtet kleines Haus 3 Gehminuten vom Strand und Promenade mit Bars und Restaurants. Würden jederzeit wieder kommen...

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marvin H.

2 Sept 2021

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

Very beautiful house

We stayed nine days in the house and it was very nice. Only a few minutes to pool and the sea and you've got everything inside the house.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine T.

31 Aug 2021

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

Wonderful!!

What a lovely holiday home. We couldn't have wanted more. The property is so conveniently situated. So clean and comfortable. The added bonus of the facilities at the Luz Bay hotel were really appreciated. Although due to covid the pool bar was not open. We will be back

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura & Kevin M., Swindon

15 Aug 2019

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

Lovely house

Lovely holiday house, great communication with the owner especially as our flight was delayed coming out. Will definitely be staying again, great location a few minutes walk from the beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

brian m.

9 Aug 2019

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

Very nice place to stay

Comfortable clean house in a great location. Close to beach and restaurants

10/10 Excellent

Jan P.

8 July 2019

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

A lovely place to escape to with all the comforts of home

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Maddie's lovely property. It had all the facilities we could have asked for. The roof terrace was gorgeous with its roof garden feel, barbecue, sea views and varied seating. The lounge balcony was great for breakfast the sun and a cooler place to be later I the day. Being 5 min from a gorgeous beach and good restaurants was brilliant. We had access to 3 different hotel pools all of which were really nice. Luz is a great destination and going in June meant it was pretty quiet which was wonderful! We would definitely go back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Huw T.

25 Sept 2018

Perfect!

A beautiful fully renovated house with the bonus of a gorgeous roof terrace with built in barbecue for cooking and dining outside. Only two minutes walk from the beautiful beach and restaurants at Praia da Luz and a little further to the main supermarkets. Use of the pools at Luz Bay hotel round the corner and the excellent tennis courts proved a hit too! Couldn’t fault it and Maddies communication throughout was immaculate. Would definitely recommend! Thanks again Maddie 👍

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by madeleine taylor

Hi, thank you for looking at our house. My name is Madeleine Taylor and I live with my husband of 42 years, John. We have traveled all over Europe but fell in love with Portugal 22 years ago and have owned a property there for the past 21 years. Casa Meia is our second house in Praia da Luz. We bought the first house with another couple who decided they wanted to sell after 5 years. We loved Luz so decided to buy another house here. Casa Meia was perfect for us being so close to the beach and restaurants. The airport is only 50 mins and with no time difference from the UK it is a stress free destination. The picture above is my husbands 65th birthday party held on the roof terrace in April. ( I am the blonde curly one!)

Why they chose this property

Loved the close proximity to the beautiful beach and easy access to so many other areas. As we had sold the previous house and split the proceeds we decided to call the house 'half a house' in Portuguese. The beach in Lagos is Maia Praia which means half a beach so we called the house Casa Maia. Our maid fell about laughing so we explained why we had so named the house. She explained that 'Maia' also means sock so she couldn't understand why we had called our house sock house. The spelling has changed to Meia which is now correct. The Portuguese people are so friendly and if you can venture out of Luz and find one of the local restaurants or grill houses you can find wonderful lively company and very cheap meals.

What makes this property unique

Casa Meia has a superb roof terrace with a large BBQ. It is great watching the sunset and listen to the sea whilst relaxing and watching John cooking at the BBQ (can't understand, he never cooks at home!) might be sometime to do with the large G&T. A great place to unwind after such busy days! Our guests now have use of the all the pools, the pool bar and restaurant at the lovely Luz Bay Hotel which is less than 100 metres from the house.

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