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2 Bedroom Spacious Apartment, Stunning Beach Location, Ocean View, Pool & Garden

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4969 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Albufeira, Faro
  • Sao Rafael Beach
    8 min walk
  • Arrifes Beach
    11 min walk
  • Albufeira Marina
    3 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    34 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Albufeira

When you stay at this apartment in Albufeira, you'll be by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Albufeira Marina and Sao Rafael Beach. .This apartment is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Albufeira Old Town Square and 11 mi (17.7 km) from Falesia Beach.

What's nearby

  • Sao Rafael Beach - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Albufeira Marina - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Peneco Beach - 9 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • The Strip - 10 min drive - 4.5 miles

Getting around

  • Tunes Station - 15 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Praia de São Rafael - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Clube Pesca e Náutica Desportiva de Albufeira - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Pool Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪São Rafael - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪HISTÓRIA do PÃO - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

2 Bedroom Spacious Apartment, Stunning Beach Location, Ocean View, Pool & Garden

Situated in a peaceful corner of the beautifully landscaped low rise Sao Rafael Apartment complex, our top floor apartment boasts breathtaking views across open grassland with the ocean beyond, just 5 minutes walk away from the beautiful beach of Sao Rafael.

Our spacious and airy apartment consists of an open plan living/dining area, a well equipped kitchen, one double bedroom with an ocean view, one twin bedroom with a Juliette balcony overlooking the gardens and a recently fully refurbished bathroom with a large walk-in shower, perfect after a day on the beach. All windows/shutters have also recently been replaced.

From the living area sliding patio doors lead to the south facing balcony with a table and chairs for alfresco dining . We also have a couple of sun loungers for use on the balcony, perfect for late night star gazing with a glass of wine!.

Bed linen, tea towels and bathroom towels are provided with a linen change at the end of each week of your stay, beach/pool towels are not provided.

Children are very welcome but pets are not permitted. If required high chair and cot are available upon request for a small extra charge.

Only a few minutes stroll from the apartment will lead you to the beautiful unspoilt Sao Rafael or Arrife beaches, each with outstanding restaurants, from which a rugged cliff top walk will lead you to many more beaches/coves along this beautiful coastline.

The attractive swimming pool and children’s pool area is only a minute stroll from the apartment, equipped with sun loungers, shady areas, if required and a bar serving drinks and snacks in high season.

There are several excellent restaurants within walking distance of the apartment. For a livelier evening, Albufeira is approximately a 30 minutes walk or a short bus or taxi ride away where there is an abundance of bars, restaurants and shops. Also, the Marina, in between Sao Rafael and Albufeira, has many restaurants, bars and where boat trips can be booked from.

Free parking is available at the apartment for our guests.

Upon your arrival at the complex you will be met by our meet and greeter to exchange the key, show you to the apartment and answer any questions you may have.
Please note that if arriving after 10pm you will be charged a 20 Euro late check-in fee that is payable directly to them.

The apartment is licensed for holiday rentals. Registration number: 88873/AL
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a water park and an outdoor pool.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Carey & Peter King

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 969 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children should be suitably supervised at all time

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 576912

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

2 Bedroom Spacious Apartment, Stunning Beach Location, Ocean View, Pool & Garden Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 54 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
2nd great stay!
2nd time staying at this property. As before it is well equipped with everything tou need and more. Good communication with the owners and Terry who checked us in and out. Love the proximity to the beach and the marina which has lots of places to eat/drink which is a 15 minute walk.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ewa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
home from home
When on holiday, we are constantly on the go, seeing places. Coming back to this apartment was always a pleasure! Very comfortable, spacious, in beautiful grounds with a pool. And I love the fresh breeze coming from the nearby see. See you next year yet again. Ewa & Paul
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location. Close to the beach and the pool restaurant and bar were great. The apartment was well laid out and well supplied. Would stay there again, no problem
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet location
Great location, just far enough from the hustle and bustle of old town Albufeira. Close to three of the best beaches in the area. The apartment is well appointed with everything you may need for an extended stay. Many restaurants within walking distance. Close to marina if you want to to take various types of water tours Nice quiet pool with a snack bar and bar. Check in was a breeze. Would highly recommend. A real gem.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue F.

Liked: Cleanliness
September 2023
Just as previous experience a brilliantly appointed apartment with great hosts
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Holiday!!
This was a great apartment in a superb location. The accommodation had everything that we needed and was located within easy reach of beaches and shops. We found the marina a great place to take a stroll down to for dinner and drinks, with enough going on without it being too noisy/busy. The pool is great and the kids happily entertained themselves whilst we chilled out on the sunloungers provided.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Anne-Marie R.

Comfortable condo in great area
Overall was very good. One important thing missing was toilet paper when we arrived. Accessibility to 2nd floor is a bit tough with big heavy suitcases! Not luxurious ( if that is what you are looking for) Property could use a bit of upkeep. Location was very good, nice quiet area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ella L.

Liked: Cleanliness
An amazing base for an amazing break!
We can’t thank Carey and Peter enough. My husband and I had a wonderful time with our children (4 and 7,) exploring the coast and all it had to offer. Albufeira was a fantastic base and to be able to walk to a beautiful beach in minutes was an added bonus. The staff at the bar were so friendly and although the pool wasn’t heated (bring wetsuits!) it was such a treat to have it on our doorstep and the boys loved cooling off after a hot day at the beach. The apartment had everything we needed. It was comfortable, cosy, well-equipped and boasted beautiful views across the complex to the sea. There was even buckets, spades and an inflatable donut in the wardrobe! We also thoroughly recommend doing a cave tour with “Tridente” who offer an hour excursion, perfect for our young children; we mapped our beaches from that! We will be back again, returning to stormy England was certainly a tough bump back to reality! Thank you again ☺️
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Well suited for our needs
Stayed 28 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect apartment and location
Beautiful apartment complex just 5 minutes walk to a beautiful clean sandy beach. Apartment was spotless, furniture was very modern and comfortable - lots of room and storage. Kitchen had everything we needed. Lovely balcony. Our teens used the pool. Short walk from the beach and some restaurants and shops or a short taxi ride (4 euros) to the marina with lots of restaurants or short taxi (7 euros) to the old town. We visited a local vineyard, local restaurants, lots of walking and had a dip in the sea. Loved it. X
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

elias k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Albufera
Great location, well so close to fantastic beaches..
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heavenly Algarve Vacation
Our stay was wonderful. We were looking for a quiet getaway but one that was convenient to all the sites we wanted to see. Sunsets from the balcony were stunning- a quick walk to the beach and many excellent restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Apartment
Perfect week spent in this lovely apartment, from ease of booking to finding the best equipped accommodation we have ever stayed in. This area of the Algarve is stunning, and the weather wasn’t too bad either for September.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short break
A really well equipped apartment in a nice complex with a lovely pool and snackbar. Not far from the beach and about 20 minute walk to the marina.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elaine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sao Rafael Apartments, Albufeira
The apartment provided by Carey and Peter was fantastic. The check-in/out process was seamless and really accommodating. Excellent location, beautifully presented apartment in a well kept development within a 5 minute walk to the beautiful Sao Rafael beach and close to all of the desired areas of Albufeira. We wouldn`t hesitate to recommend to anyone, and would happily book this accommodation again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexander G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property and location
Really nice apartment, superb location will definately stay again when next in Portugal
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shakeel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location , fabulous apartment has everything you need . Highly recommended
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
All I needed and a very quiet stay.
Good place to relax, very quiet, and well located to be able to see all of the Algarve coast.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dave W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely apartment, great location
We had a great stay at Sao Rafael the complex is wonderful great pool, well kept gardens, located minutes from a lovely beach and restaurant. Apartment is very well equipped and very comfortable. A definite return holiday.
Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

yoann a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charmant endroit bien situé pour visiter la côte sud
La situation centrale pour la côte sud et le quartier tranquille
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Marc B.

Tolles Appartement in schöner Lage
Das Appartement ist schön geräumig und gemütlich eingerichtet. Die Küche ist super eingerichtet und hat alles was msn zur Selbstversorgung braucht. Der Balkon ist schön groß und man hat eine schöne Aussicht. Wenn man genau hinsieht könnte etwas besser gereinigt werden.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanja P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect summer-family-vacation
We stayed as a family for two weeks in this lovely apartment and came to love the Algarve.The view from the balcony is great, the kitchen well-equipped, parking, shopping-opportunities, pool and great beaches nearby. Best thing for our eldest son was the bodyboard which could be used. He spent two weeks looking for the perfect wave. The younger one really appreciated the pool. We‘ll be back!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Julia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ruhe und eine super Aussicht
Wir waren nur 2 Tage in der Unterkunft, wären aber gerne länger geblieben. Vielleicht das nächste Mal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Uta H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Es war toll!
Wir sagen von Herzen Danke für den schönen Aufenthalt! Die Wohnung ist wirklich sehr schön...Lage, Ausblick, Sauberkeit, Ausstattung, super freundliche und reibungslose Schlüsselübergabe... Alles top! Portugal ist ein wunderschönes Land, und wir haben unseren Urlaub sehr genossen!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andreas S., Deutschland

Liked: Cleanliness
Tolle Wohnung in schöner ruhiger Umgebung
Wir waren zum zweiten Mal im Appartement. Uns gefällt die ruhige Lage und der gepflegte grüne Garten. In 5 Minuten läuft man zum beeindruckenden Strand und zum Klippenpfad. Für die Verpflegung und für Ausflüge ist ein Auto zu empfehlen. Das Appartement hat eine sehr durchdachte Ausstattung und einen schönen Balkon mit Meerblick.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024