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Beautiful South-facing Apartment With Sea View And Communal Pool

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Pool and restaurant
Pool
Living area
Outdoor dining
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

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Sesmarias, Albufeira, Algarve, Faro District
  • Sao Rafael Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Albufeira Marina
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Albufeira Old Town Square
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Futon and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful South-facing Apartment With Sea View And Communal Pool

Our lovely 2nd floor apartment is on a small condominium close to Albufeira Old Town and the Marina.
The beautiful beaches of Arrifes & Sao Rafael are 12/15 mins walk.

Albufeira is a beautiful town on the Algarve coast - perfect for all ages.
The Old town with its cobbled streets lies on an endless sandy beach with water sports available. There are plenty of quality bars and restaurants.
The other side of Albufeira is the lively “Strip” which is easily reached by taxi or land train.

The twin bedroom is on a mezzanine level above the living area. It was completely refurbished in 2017. There is a single sofa bed for an additional child.
The main bedroom has a king-size bed and was completely refurbished in 2018.
The living area is spacious and airy and comfortably furnished.
The apartment does not have air con but is kept cool in summer by floor standing electric fans. There is often a cool breeze in summer.
Patio doors lead onto the sunny south facing balcony which overlooks the pool and restaurant and has a lovely sea view.
The swimming pool has free sunbeds and the tennis court is available at a small charge, payable locally.
We have tennis racquets and a selection of beach equipment/parasol.
The pool bar / restaurant are open during the Summer season. * The restaurant is closed on Sundays but you may use the pool/ sunbeds. The side gate is open.
The lounge/diner and main bedroom have heaters and there is a log-burning stove which can be used during the winter months.


ADDITIONAL INFO

Location is 5 minutes drive from Albufeira Old Town.
Plenty of fabulous sandy beaches along the coast in each direction.
10/15 minutes walk to the beautiful beaches of Arrifes & Sao Rafael.
Local restaurants / beach bars nearby

25 mins drive to Zoo marine
35 mins drive to Aqualand water park.
Pick-up location for these is close by.
25 mins drive to Algarve Shopping Complex at Guia

Local bus at the end of the road every hour both directions.
Open-top bus tour stop nearby.

Golf nearby: Salgados (20 mins drive)
Pine cliffs (25 mins drive)

GENERAL SERVICES👇

• Transfers can be arranged to and from Faro airport
• Linen and towels provided
• Management company assistance
• Golf nearby - can be arranged by management

EXCURSIONS - ACTIVITIES👇

Full range of excursions can be booked locally
• Jeep Safari / Paragliding
• Waterparks / Zoomarine
. Golf
. Coach excursions/ Seville/ Lisbon
• Rent a car / Boat Trips from the Marina

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Property manager

Mike & Michelle Lane

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Parking available
Ocean view
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The twin bedroom is upstairs on a mezzanine level
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether 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 55475/AL

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Albufeira

Located in Albufeira, this apartment is in a rural area and near the beach. 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 natural beauty can explore Sao Rafael Beach and Praia dos Alemães. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Albufeira Stadium or Albufeira Bullring. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Sesmarias, Albufeira, Algarve, Faro District

What's nearby

  • Sao Rafael Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Albufeira Marina - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Peneco Beach - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • The Strip - 7 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 14 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Barrio - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Praia de São Rafael - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Gate 4 Café - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Castello di Norcia - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Clube Pesca e Náutica Desportiva de Albufeira - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful South-facing Apartment With Sea View And Communal Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Beautiful South-facing Apartment With Sea View And Communal Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful South-facing Apartment With Sea View And Communal Pool?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful South-facing Apartment With Sea View And Communal Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful South-facing Apartment With Sea View And Communal Pool located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Arrifes Beach and Sao Rafael Beach. Albufeira Old Town Square is 2 mi (3.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay at, just a little to far for us to the local food shops. Great apartment with all the nice touches such as tennis rackets, beach umbrellas, washing powder, kitchen cupboard essentials.Would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

alison m.

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

Lovely apartment

We had a great holiday, the apartment was really clean, stylish and equipped with everything we needed for a family holiday. The pool and bar area were brilliant and less than two minutes walk away. The area is quiet and peaceful, the marina with lots of bars and restaurants is no more than a fifteen minute walk away.Would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

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

Truly a home away from home

Communication was excellent from the very day we booked. Quick and helpful response to our queries. Impeccable place equipped with all you needed. Only draw back is the lack of WiFi. Thank you Michelle and Mike for receiving us.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cameron C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Comfortable short stay

Nicely furnished, plenty of room, a bit remote but much as advertised. Great view from south-facing kitchen/living room windows and balcony. Terrific little restaurant attached to the pool.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary K.

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

A Week in the Sun

The owners apartment is amongst several surrounding a great ‘centre court’ for tennis along with a nice pool area inc beds umbrellas courtesy of Carla and staff and a restaurant that locals also frequent daily with good fresh food served lunch into evenings plus the wine is very goodThe appartment is nic3 & comfortable with literally everything you need for 2-4 people and easy to access uber taxis outside to other places inc beaches not far awayThe only concern we had arriving on a Sunday was the onsite restaurant and area was closed for that day only and with a late night flight home to follow we were suddenly blessed by the owners advice with a local pool bar & full facilities to use called “scoobies bar” which is a must and run very well for the day drinks food pool changing rooms case areas so use if flying home lateor arriving if needs beOverall a lovely quiet place with full facilities providedSee you again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

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

Great week in a fantastic location!

Thank you so much Michelle and Mike! We had such an amazing week at your apartment. The location was perfect for a relaxing week as a family. The facilities on site are brilliant but also great to have so much nearby within walking distance or a short Uber trip away. Hope to return at some point :)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia P., Chicago, IL

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

Great location and easy process

We chose the property based on its location in the Algarve region since we planned to explore the area in day trips. The check in process was really easy and the space was great for us (2 adults 1 child). The welcome book provided by the hosts has so much information about the area including detailed guidance on beaches and areas of interest, as well as a comprehensive list of local restaurants. We didn’t use the tennis or pool because we were busy the entire time with all the region has to offer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Ali M., Oldsmar

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

Wonderful stay

The apartment is very nice & comfortable. Kitchen is well equipped. Balcony was a good size for 2 people. Michelle was very responsive to all our queries. A couple of observations: there is no wifi in the apartment, you have to go to restaurant/pool which is slow & not secure; 32 steps to climb to get up to front door so anyone with mobility issues might find it challenging; no A/C but host compensated with 2 floor fans. Overall, we very much enjoyed our stay. Thank you, Michelle & Mike.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Romane K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Superbe séjour et hôte très agréable
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murielle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
L appartement est très propre et bien équipé La plage est à quelques minutes à pied.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maxime M.

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

Albufeira

Un beau grand logement bien situé. Propre et très fonctionnel. La piscine, le terrain de tennis et le restaurant sur place sont un plus. Nous avons bien apprécié Merci 👍
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Tammie D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great Location

Listing stated 1st floor; at least 30 steps to reach apartment. Should be clear about this. Stated English tv channels with satellite; non existent and no wifi. Great location though. Michelle replied to ?s promptly/professionally
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fanny B.

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

Le paradis !

Nous avons passé de merveilleuses vacances en famille dans cet appartement très agréable. Nous avons particulièrement apprécié la localisation : proximité de la Marina et de 2 plages superbes. Le restaurant de la piscine Casa Vela est vraiment une adresse qui vaut le coup ! La communication avec les propriétaires et les équipements de l'appartement étaient parfaits. Je recommande à 100% !
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia P.

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

Eine perfekte Wohnung für den Start in den Sommer

Ideal für Familienurlaub, die Wohnung hat alles was man braucht, die Lage ist 1A für Strandbesuche und Stadtausflüge
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

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

Superbe appartement très agréable

Superbe logement très agréable et fonctionnel. Très bien placé pour aller visiter la région. Propriétaire et gestionnaire très réactif si problème. A recommander chaudement.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Foucher E., La garenne colombes

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

Très bon sejour

Très bon séjour Logement propre et fidèle aux photos. La vue est top.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marietta G.

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

Super

Apartament super, kontakt z właścicielem bardzo dobry.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

MC S., Sainte-Julie in Quebec, Canada near Montreal

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

Great vacations

The appartment was well located and full equiped. We enjoyed our stay there and wére pleased with all the suggestions about what to see in the region.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Luís T.

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

Recomendo

Boa localização, local tranquilo, só é pena não ter wifi
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Magalie P.

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

Séjour très agréable !

Logement très propre, fonctionnel et dans un quartier calme. Nous avons trouvé très facilement lors de notre arrivée. Nous sommes arrivés et repartis à des heures un peu décalé mais aucun problème puisqu’ une boîte à clé est en place. Place de parking juste devant. Très bien situé pour visiter l’algarve et proches de toutes les commodités
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stéphanie D.

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

Sympa et bonne situation à Albufeira

Les plus: Appartement bien situé dans résidence assez calme Appartement de superficie satisfaisante pour 4 personnes Appartement bien équipé Les moins: Piscine de la résidence petite et gros inconvénient, pour y accéder nous devons passer par l’intérieur du bar/restaurant au milieu de clients attablés pour le déjeuner ou autre.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Mar C.

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

Muy satisfechos

Muy contentos. Tiene alguna cosilla para arreglar como la campana extractora y el horno. pero se está muy a gusto y es un apartamento decorado muy bonito y bien equipado. Se duerme genial, es fresco y con buenos colchones. Bien ubicado. No nos gustó mucho tener que entrar por el restaurante a la piscina. Volveriamos sin dudarlo
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nuno E.

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

Ferias

Casa muito limpa. Piscina ideal para adultos e crianças. Perto de uma praia fantástica

8/10 Good

Carmelia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comentário

Boa
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jo G.

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

Fabulous holiday in a wonderful appartment

We had an amazing holiday in this wonderful appartment. Spotlessly clean, tastefully furnished, spacious with a fab view. We only wish the balcony was a bit bigger as we all enjoyed sitting out each morning for breakfast. All the information provided by the owners Michelle and Mike was spot on. On their advice we organised car hire and visited local restaurants and all were fantastic. We only had one issue during our stay when the gas bottle for the boiler needed swapping but this was sorted immediately. Excellent service . Nothing was too much trouble. The kids loved the pool to the appartment and we hadn't realised that the pool bar was a restaurant selling delicious food all day. The owners were great and we loved the traditional Portuguese vibe about the place. The appartment is in a great location and we loved the 10 min stroll down to the beautiful local beaches. We would highly recommend this appartment.

About the host

Hosted by Mike & Michelle Lane

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We live in England with our 2 children. We both work, but spend most of our holidays in Portugal and have really fallen in love with the country.

Why they chose this property

After years of travelling looking for our favourite place to buy an apartment we finally fell in love with Albufeira.

It has everything we want, an endless number of fantastic coves and beaches, a choice of lively or quieter nightlife, a wide range of attractions nearby, the beautiful Old Town with its cobbled streets and very importantly, a designer shopping complex nearby for our two teenage daughters!

What makes this property unique

The apartment is in a peaceful area alongside villas but only 5 mins drive from Albufeira. We never tire of the views across the hillside. We have a sea view and there is a lovely coastal footpath just outside the complex that leads to a series of fabulous beaches.

The airport is only 35-40 minutes away and driving and car-hire is easy and convenient.

We can leave England in the early morning and be in the pool or on the beach by mid-day!

We have a local agent who can help with individual requirements. e.g. baby-equipment, golf, excursions, car-hire/transfers etc.

Languages:

English