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Luxurious 2 bedroom apartment with Sea and Garden views

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Terrace view
View from the living room
Terrace - view 1
Kitchen - view 2
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Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

2 bedroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
Albufeira, Faro District
  • Popular LocationSao Rafael Beach8 min walk
  • Popular LocationAlbufeira Marina2 min drive
  • Popular LocationAlbufeira Old Town Square6 min drive
  • AirportFaro (FAO-Faro Intl.)39 min drive

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Crib

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Luxurious 2 bedroom apartment with Sea and Garden views

São Rafael is a prestigious complex of low rise apartments and villas set in mature gardens occupying one of the most sought after locations in the Algarve.

Our apartment is only a 5 minute stroll from São Rafael beach and one minute walk from the main pool and adjacent children's pool. It faces south giving plenty of sunshine and breathtaking ocean views from both the master bedroom and the open plan living area with a terrace.

On the top floor of this 2 floor apartment you will find two bedrooms and one bathroom. The bedrooms are decorated with traditional Algarvian wooden ceilings, hand painted mosaics and have their own built-in closets. The beds are fitted with high thread count Egyptian cotton linen and a choice of either natural goose down or hypo-allergenic hollow fibre pillows. The bathroom is equipped with a walk in rain shower and high thread count Turkish cotton towels.

Downstairs on the main floor you will find the open concept living area with the kitchen, the dining/living room and a terrace. The kitchen boasts modern high efficiency appliances and all the amenities you need to prepare and serve up your culinary creations. The living and dining area have a fire place and open up to the terrace where you can find a place to relax with an unprecedented view and an open fire grill to enjoy some open air cooking. Keeping the environment in mind, the apartment has been fitted with high efficiency appliances, efficient lighting, water efficient plumbing, double glazed wooden windows, and a solar powered hot water heating system.

High Speed Internet and cable TV are included.

Property manager

Catarina Carreira

Languages

English, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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

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

We should mention

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

About the area

Albufeira

Located in Albufeira, this apartment is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Albufeira Marina and Balaia Golf Village are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Slide and Splash Water Park and Aqua Show Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Aqualand Waterpark, or check out an event or a game at Albufeira Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
Map
Albufeira, Faro District

What's nearby

  • Sao Rafael Beach - 8 min walk
  • Albufeira Marina - 2 min drive
  • Evaristo Beach - 5 min drive
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 6 min drive
  • The Strip - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 15 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fat Cats - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Praia da Coelha - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casa Vela - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante da Praia de São Rafael - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jack's Irish Pub - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxurious 2 bedroom apartment with Sea and Garden views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxurious 2 bedroom apartment with Sea and Garden views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxurious 2 bedroom apartment with Sea and Garden views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxurious 2 bedroom apartment with Sea and Garden views located?

This family-friendly Albufeira apartment building is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Sao Rafael Beach and Albufeira Marina. Albufeira Old Town Square is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui T.

Beautiful place
Beautiful place to come to, every well equipped with everything you’ll need for your stay, Walking distance to 2 stunning beaches Which we enjoyed seeing the stunning sunrise Beautiful restaurant around and easy walking distance plus a little supermarket Only thing we found missing was any local knowledge, taxi numbers a local map Would have been useful we ended up going over the road to the hotel for this information Visit folder might be handy Plus beach towels Would definitely come back
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First time in Albufeira
Beautiful property with a perfect location! Loved our stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Laurie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation
Loved the location. Needs a little updating...furniture (LR & Primary bedroom), kitchen counter, but overall a nice place.
Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great trip
We had an amazing vacation with our accommodation being in an excellent area.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!
The apartment was, if anything, nicer than advertised. We felt very comfortable and well taken care of our whole trip. 10/10 would love to go back and stay again.
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

mandy l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exploratory trip
The property and the complex it is in are both very well described and maintained. We didn’t have a car and walked to the marina (20 mins, steep hill on return) and into the old part of albufera (50 mins) each day. So a car isn’t needed as long as you are happy to walk a far bit. No public transit but plenty of Ubers. (5 euros into town). Beautiful beaches walking distance and restaurants on coastline. Local shop 15 min walk but bigger one in town. Owner very helpful allowed us to leave our luggage on the last day inside appt as taxi to collect us not til 5.30. Used her suggestion of yellow fish taxi Co and extremely impressed with them. Finding the appartment is difficult in the dark as not that well signposted on the complex, taxi driver wouldn’t leave us until we had found it. Expect to find only coffee and tea.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paige M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great few days in Albufeira
Check in was straightforward and apartment was much bigger than expected. Great location, walkable to beaches and restaurants. We really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoff F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for small family
For the three of us it was perfect. Lovely apartment with everything we needed in a great location.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
We loved this property, the views and the pool. Very quiet neighborhood tucked away from the tourist areas.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Caro L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Séjour agréable quoique un peu trop calme en basse sauson
Appartement très confortable. Un peu trop isolé si l’on n’a pas de voiture.
Stayed 56 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie-France R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magnifique!
Nous sommes très satisfaits de notre séjour chez Catarina. Cet appartement charmant et très confortable est très bien situé avec une vue imprenable sur l’océan.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Angela C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and peaceful area on the outer rim of Albufiera
Nice property. Very quiet and you can walk down to the beautiful Praia Sao Rafael (5-7min walk). It’s a bit far from Old Town Albufiera but Ubers are easy. Minor issue we encountered was the lockbox that holds the key. It was tricky getting the compartment to open.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra G., Toronto Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A terrific experience
We decided to rent this condo for a month. It’s situated between two lovely beaches that can be accessed by foot or a short drive. The area is very quiet and the grounds are lush with floral vegetation. The pool is large and there are plenty of lounges around the pool. Our condo was exactly as shown in the photos. Even beach towels and umbrellas were available. The appliances were top notch and the view from the balcony of the ocean was spectular. The bed and pillows were super comfy. All the amenities were there to make our stay as comfortable as possible. Marco was both super patient and helpful when we couldn’t figure out how to use the washing machine and the safety box. One suggestion tho is to bring your own DVD’s and CD’s as the TV stations were mostly in Portuguese. We would highly recommend this condo and will consider returning here in future.
Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful holiday
The perfect location and the perfect apartment for what we want, quiet, near a beach and nearby restaurants. This was our third stay at the apartment and we will be back. Catarina and Marco could not have been more helpful. Thank you
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Olga S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Muito boa experiência
Muito obrigada pela simpatia. Casa maravilhosa, muito bem localizada, limpa, com tudo o que é necessário para uma boa estadia. Camas e almofadas muito confortáveis. Chuveiro excelente. Muito boa insonorização. De voltar de certeza.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superbe séjour en famille!
L’appartement de catarina est très agréable, on s’y sent bien: il est propre, fonctionnel, aménagé avec goût avec une vue mer splendide. Nous avons apprécié être sur la terrasse à la regarder ainsi que les hirondelles et pies hiberiques. La résidence est très bien située à pied à 8 min de la belle plage de Sao Rafael et 25 min du centre d’albufeira. Nous avons également découvert l’Algarve magique avec ses grottes, falaises et mer émeraude. Bref un superbe séjour!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
San Rafaela stay
Property very good. Only mild irritation was lack of instructions for TV and Induction Hob. TV didn’t bother us much as we not expecting to use it very often . Regards David Nunn
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

céline M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superbe !
Super environnement ! Prestations similaires à un hôtel pour cet appartement au coeur d'une résidence avec palmiers et bougainvilliers. Piscine et bar/snack au top. A 600 m de la plus belle plage d'Albufeira.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rimas R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful :)
Very nice and cozy apartment. There was everything I needed. The balcony and the bedroom have a beautiful view of the ocean. The beach is within walking distance. I RECOMMEND !!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful holiday in Sao Raphael
This was my first time in the Algarve and I was so happy to have found this place to stay for a few weeks. It's a lovely, tastefully designed home in a peaceful Sao Raphael oasis, just minutes from beautiful beaches and trails. The place is outfitted with everything you could need for a short or longer stay. The views of the ocean and neighbourhood are wonderful. Thank you Marco, I will definitely be recommending this spot!
Stayed 20 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

tara s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location!
This is a lovely location-walking distance to beautiful beaches and to the Marina. It’s a longer stroll to old town but we enjoyed the walk. If you enjoy cooking, the kitchen is great! Has all the necessary equipment and an excellent induction stove top, oven and charcoal grill outside. The sunrise is glorious from the living room balcony. It was a perfect spot for our family and our first visit to the Algarve. Catarina and her husband were quick to respond to any of our questions. Thanks for everything, we hope to be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Place
…to relax and and enjoy the Algarve, we loved the pool area and the beautiful beaches.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

VLADIMIR M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour très agréable
Bel appartement décoration typique, avec vue sur l’océan. Copropriété agréable avec jardins fleuris, près de la plage
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

loic b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
excellent
Nous avons été ravi de l'appartement avec sa vue sur la mer la résidence est très sympathique et familiale. Je remercie tout particulièrement les propriétaires qui ont été adorables et bienveillants. Nous reviendront avec plaisir. Encore merci a Catarina et Marco
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cristina c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Estupendo
Fantástico alojamiento y atencion de los propietarios, esta es la segunda vez que vamos y repetiremos.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Catarina Carreira

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I moved to Portugal back in 2008 just before marrying my husband with whom I have two beautiful children with; a boy and a girl. We often come to this part of the Algarve for holidays and decided to buy an apartment here as an investment and also to enjoy ourselves.

Why they chose this property

My husband first brought me to this area of the Algarve on my first trip to Portugal. He spent a lot of holiday time here when he was younger and has very fond memories. Since then, I have also fallen in love with the location because it is beautiful, quiet, and very close to the beach.
But, if you feel like going out for a good time, then Albufeira is just 10 minutes away by car.

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English, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish
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