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9.8

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Pool

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:30 AM

Explore the area

Portugal, Albufeira

Balaia Golf Village8 min walk
The Strip4 min drive
Albufeira Old Town Square9 min drive
Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)39 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Un excellent séjour , nous remercions Tracey pour sa disponibilité et ses retours toujours bienveillants ainsi Que Marie...

Arthur C.

Aug 27, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Downstairs toilet and sink

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Villa in private complex,next to Balaia Golf and walking distance to Beach/shops

Balaia residence is a privately owned condominium build to an excellent standard, with electric gated access . Our 2 bedroom house benefits from 3 terraced areas, outside kitchen area with gas BBQ, Mini fridge and sink, private front garden leading onto beautiful large gardens, swimming pool with a separate children's pool. There is a child's play area situated away from the main pool and gardens. The back terraces and the bedroom terrace get the sun from early morning to mid afternoon. The front terrace gets the sun from mid afternoon until sunset. The house has air-conditioning, electric shutters, a contemporary design throughout. Ideally placed for golf, restaurants, shops and the 5 star spa resort. This is a small relaxing complex with only a few available for holiday lettings. There is also lots of space to park.

Property manager

Tracey Allwood

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smoking is allowed on the terraces.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

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

About the area

Albufeira

Located in Albufeira, this holiday home is near the beach. Balaia Golf Village and Albufeira Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Oura Beach and Praia dos Olhos de Água. Travelling with kids? Consider Vilamoura Tennis Center, or check out an event or a game at Albufeira Bullring. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, windsurfing and fishing adventures can be found near the property.

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What's nearby

Balaia Golf Village - 8 min walk
The Strip - 4 min drive
Pine Cliffs Golf Course - 6 min drive
Oura Beach - 8 min drive
Albufeira Old Town Square - 9 min drive

Getting around

Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 10 min drive
Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

‪Oliveiras - ‬10 min walk
‪Café Bar Atlântico - ‬16 min walk
‪Buganvilia - ‬11 min walk
‪O Pescador - ‬18 min walk
‪La Bodega - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa in private complex,next to Balaia Golf and walking distance to Beach/shops have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Villa in private complex,next to Balaia Golf and walking distance to Beach/shops pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa in private complex,next to Balaia Golf and walking distance to Beach/shops?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa in private complex,next to Balaia Golf and walking distance to Beach/shops?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Villa in private complex,next to Balaia Golf and walking distance to Beach/shops located?

This family-friendly Albufeira holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Balaia Golf Village and Santa Eulalia Beach. Albufeira Old Town Square is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Arthur C.

27 Aug 2023

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

Très bon séjour à Da Balaia

Un excellent séjour , nous remercions Tracey pour sa disponibilité et ses retours toujours bienveillants ainsi Que Marie et Simon pour leur gentillesse. La maison et le complexe étaient très propre et bien entretenu. Arthur

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

21 Aug 2023

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

One of the best

We have holidayed in this area several times, and this is one of the nicest places we’ve ever stayed in. From the moment you walk in, it’s clear that it is a home and not just a holiday rental. Tracey and Ralph obviously treasure it. The pictures absolutely do not do it justice. As well as being beautifully presented, there was everything we needed in terms of cooking equipment, as well as basic household items, such as toilet rolls/cooking oil/salt and pepper/tea and coffee (which not all villas provide). The outside space is outstanding. We made good use of the BBQ area and the little ‘secret garden’ upstairs terrace area which catches the sun in the evenings. The garden looks onto the pool, so was perfect for setting up the sun loungers for us to relax on while we kept an eye on the children. Everything you need is within walking distance - pretty beaches, well-stocked supermarkets and quality restaurants - and Ubers are really cheap for visiting the Old Town or Olhos D’Agua beach (a must-visit!). Tracey, Simon and Marie were all amazing and communication was great. I was really sad to leave, and would definitely recommend.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

CLAUDE C.

3 Aug 2023

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

Un sejour agréable

Un sejour tres agreable bien que la tele soit réglée sur des chaînes anglaises Et qu au moment de la réservation je n avais pas noté que le prix de la location etait en livres et non en euro qui est la monnaie française et portugaise ! Tres belle location et vue la chaleur la piscine a été trdw appréciée surtout oar notre petit fils

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joaquim T.

9 Sept 2020

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

Excelente!

Fiquei na propriedade pelo segundo ano consecutivo e mantém a mesma qualidade. O complexo privado, a boa localização, o sossego, o jardim bem cuidado e uma boa piscina fazem desta casa uma excelente opção. De destacar a simpatia da Tracey, da Marie e do Simon. Voltarei de certeza!

10/10 Excellent

Hannah G.

31 Aug 2020

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

Fantastic property

We stayed in August for two weeks and really enjoyed our stay. The property has everything you could need, is very clean and very well presented, it’s in a great location and the grounds are beautifully kept. A short walk from the local beach and a supermarket that stocked pretty much everything we needed. The pool area is great and we mostly had it to ourselves! Albufeira town was only a short drive away. We would definitely recommend.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joanne P.

24 Aug 2020

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

3 week break

Relaxing, clean and fab location. Will book again.

Stayed 22 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Joaquim T.

6 Sept 2019

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

Férias relaxantes

Excelente condomínio com boa localização, ideal para famílias que pretendem passar umas ferias descansadas. Teria sido agradável termos tido televisão no quarto e na sala canais Portugueses. Recomendo.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Jean Luc P.

28 Aug 2019

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

Nice Holidays

Like it should be.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nuno P.

24 Aug 2019

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

bom jardim e piscina

tem um exterior muito agradável

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

JONATHAN S.

31 July 2019

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

Relaxing family holiday in the lovely surroundings

Just returned from our amazing family holiday in the Balaia residence, a fabulous duplex apartment in a private complex with lovely surroundings of a communal pool and well maintained gardens. The apartment was surprisingly larger than we expected which was well equipped for a self catering accommodation including an outdoor BBQ. The apartment was close to some fabulous resuraunts, attractions and supermarkets although we used the minimarket connected to the neighbouring hotel for the daily essentials. We visited Aqualand, Vilamoura Marina and the Albufeira Old Town all around 15/20min journey and had a fantastic time on each occasion. Overall we had a best holiday and already planning our return next year. Many thanks to Tracey, Ralph and Simon for all your help.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathyrn C.

26 June 2017

Perfect family holiday. Gorgeous grounds, amazing pool and immaculate accommodation

Lovely villa, with everything we needed. Perfect, peaceful location with pretty gardens and amazing pool. Would recommend to friends and family. Lovely beaches close by. 19 month old daughter loved being able to run around in the garden and we enjoyed sitting outside having BBQ's in the evening

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

14 Apr 2015

Wonderful House!

This was our 4th or 5th time back and yet again it didn't let down.... The house is fab, has everything you need for a great relaxing holiday. The redesign of the new balcony garden is wonderful, we made very good use of it every evening for dinner and watching sun go down. Pool and gardens are alwAys quiet enough that you feel you have it all to yourself. This house is a def must for anybody looking for a great relaxing getaway! Credit also to Simon and Marie (who manage it locally) for their help with anything and everything! We much prefer to have a car when staying here but there are enough shops etc locally to manage if not. Locally beach is fab too. Would never hesitate to return for another great break.

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

10/10 Excellent

30 Aug 2014

Fantastic

Perfect apartment with all that you need for a relaxing holiday. Well equipped, only 5 - 10 mins away from the restaurants, beach and supermarket. On the nights we didn't eat out, we would make use of the BBQ out on the patio. The beach was clean and not over crowded but plenty of water sports available plus sunbeds and parasols to hire. The pool at the apartment perfect to relax beside or have a gentle swim and quiet., most of the time only us were using it. Would definitely rebook!

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

14 Aug 2014

Excellent Accommodation

We absolutely loved this Apartment, very spacious, clean and well equipped. The complex was nice and quiet and most days we had the pool to ourselves, it was very relaxing. There was nice bars and restaurants a walk away, but if you wanted something more livelier it was only a taxi journey away into Alberfuria old town where there was lots of restaurants , bars and street entertainers. Owners Tracey & Ralph were very helpful with our booking and Simon & Marie who looked after the apartment were lovely. Would definetly recommend this to family and friends.

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

10/10 Excellent

7 Aug 2014

Great Property

Stayed (for the second time) at Tracey's place with my wife and 2 year old daughter. Previously my parents came along. Fantastic villa in lovely grounds in a nice quiet area, but in walking distance to shops, beaches etc. We had a car, which was useful, but you could probably manage without. The property is managed by Tracey's brother Simon, who along with Tracey, is ultra helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend for young families or people looking for a quiet getaway.

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

10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

13 Sept 2013

Excellent location

This was our third stay here, and again, we were not disappointed. It's clean, spacious, in a quiet location yet close enough to the town, supermarkets, some great local restaurants and only short walk from the beach. Most days we had the pool to ourselves. Made thorough use of the built-in barbecue, the local supermarket has excellent fresh meat and fish, not to mention fab award winning local wines all at very reasonable prices - provision of a dishwasher and well equipped kitchen makes self-catering a breeze!

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

10/10 Excellent

11 Sept 2013

Great place to stay

We had a fantastic stay here, house is clean and with plenty of room- even with 4 children, pool area is gorgeous with the surrounding garden really well kept, and our own private garden area with bbq perfect for evenings in. We all loved it!

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

8/10 Good

alexandra b., belfast

29 Aug 2013

fantastic stay

This was our 2nd stay at the house.We still found that it was very relaxing, and the house was great, clean all the mod cons you would need and very safe for children. The location is handy for supermarkets and local restaurants,especially one called the 3 marias about 15 min walk away very good value for money.The garden and pool area are very well kept and safe. Tracey, Simon and marie were great and give us plenty of information.Will definitely make a return visit in the future

About the host

Hosted by Tracey Allwood

We fell in the love with area on our first visit and bought the house off plan in 2006.

Why they chose this property

This is our home from home and as we spend a lot of time here we like it feel like home. This year 2022 we have had the house decorated throughout, replaced the double bed for a Supersize king bed. The outside kitchen area is all new and we hope you love it as much as we do. The front upstairs terrace we have decorated as an outside garden with Astro turf, plants, décor and a two seater rattan sofa and 2 chairs. We love this secret garden for pre dinner drinks and its a great area for when you return on a night time. The conidium is very quiet and safe with only 22 houses, and a large swimming pool and grounds.