2 Bedroom Spacious Apartment With Seaview & Balcony Very Close To Lovely Beach

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Sao Rafael beach (voted 4th best beach in Europe and in the Easyjet advert!)

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 486 sq m

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Albufeira, Algarve

Sao Rafael Beach5 min walk
Albufeira Marina3 min drive
Albufeira Old Town Square7 min drive
Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)34 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The apartment is light, airy and spacious, with an open plan living area, large balcony and 2 large bedrooms with built in wardrobes. The apartment is on one level only so is ideal for younger children.

• 2 spacious twin bedrooms (in 1 room the beds can be positioned together to mKe a kingsize bed)

• 1 family bathroom with toilet, shower over bath, basin and bidet

• lounge offers comfortable sofa and arm chairs, wifi/tv/dvd, ipod docking station, book library, dining table and chairs

• large balcony leading off lounge that offers a sea view. Outside table and chairs provided for outside dining.

• fully furnished kitchen with appliances such as a microwave and washing machine, coffee machine (Dolce Gusto MiniMe), crockery, saucepans etc.

There is also an iron/ironing board and hair dryer.

• all bed linen and bathroom/kitchen towels are provided. Please provide your own beach/pool towels.

• mid stay maid service included in rental for cleaning/linen change for stays of 11 days or more (additional maid service available for an additional fee for shorter stays)

• high chair and cot are also available on request (cot is for an additional fee)

There are small heaters and fans in each of the rooms and there is a log fire / wood burner in the lounge (small additional fee charged in winter for logs)

The property has a full rental licence and has been safety checked (gas/electric/fire) with first aid kit provided and carbon monoxide tester installed.

Wi-fi is available in the apartment and can also be organised to be available in the pool area for a small fee (through the office).

Sao Rafael is a peaceful, quiet and attractive area and is a popular choice for both families and couples. As well as boasting a number of beautiful beaches, coastal walks and fantastic restaurants there are also plenty of attractions in the area to keep children happy. Visitors to Sao Rafael regularly fall in love with the area and come back year after year. Sao Rafael is a 40 minute drive from faro airport, and is located a few kilometers from the town of Albufeira.

The apartment is located in the desirable Sao Rafael village, and is set in several acres of mature tropical gardens.This first floor apartment is set in attractive, well kept communal grounds and the complex boasts both a large adult swimming pool and a smaller children’s pool for the use of owner's guests. The apartment enjoys a sea view and it is only a 5 minute walk away from one of the area’s nicest beaches.

The 2 twin bedroom apartment comfortably sleeps 4 people. The self catering apartment comes fully furnished and a cot and high chair are also available on request.There are small balconies in both bedrooms (one with a sea view, one with a garden view) and a large balcony off the lounge that comes with an additional table and 4 chairs, so you can sit and enjoy the sea view.

There are a wide selection of restaurants, bars and shops in the area, as well as a number of other beautiful beaches for you to enjoy. The old town of Albufeira is a 5 minute drive away and the Albufeira marina is only a few minutes drive away. There is also a range of high quality golf courses in the area.

The apartment is set in attractive, mature gardens on an apartment complex. The apartment is located on the first floor and is accessible up a flight of stairs. (may not be suitable for someone with very restricted mobility)

There is a large balcony with a sea view off the lounge and 2 smaller balconies off each bedroom.

There is a large kidney shaped swimming pool (shallow at one end and a much deeper end suitable for diving) and a smaller, separate children's pool suitable for younger children.

There are plenty of sun loungers around the pools for the use of guests, sun shades and tables and chairs. There is plenty of shade available if wanted.

There is an office where you can get information on any aspect of your holiday and a communal games area with vending machine.

There is also plenty of free communal parking available within the grounds.

A welcome information pack is provided (hard copy in apartment and can also be provided by email prior to arrival) which gives directions and details of restaurants, supermarkets, tourist attractions etc..

Property manager

Alex Esland

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

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

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 141061/AL

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

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 popular attractions can visit Slide and Splash Water Park and Aqua Show Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Aqualand Waterpark and Trilhos do Algarve. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.

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Albufeira, Algarve

What's nearby

Sao Rafael Beach - 5 min walk
Albufeira Marina - 3 min drive
Evaristo Beach - 5 min drive
Albufeira Old Town Square - 7 min drive
The Strip - 10 min drive

Getting around

Tunes Station - 16 min drive
Portimao (PRM) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

Praia da Coelha - 19 min walk
Casa Vela - 15 min walk
Restaurante da Praia de São Rafael - 6 min walk
Hapimag Restaurant Vista Mar - 3 min drive
Castello Beach Club - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 Bedroom Spacious Apartment With Seaview & Balcony Very Close To Lovely Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 2 Bedroom Spacious Apartment With Seaview & Balcony Very Close To Lovely Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 Bedroom Spacious Apartment With Seaview & Balcony Very Close To Lovely Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 2 Bedroom Spacious Apartment With Seaview & Balcony Very Close To Lovely Beach located?

This family-friendly Albufeira apartment building is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Sao Rafael Beach and Arrifes Beach. Albufeira Old Town Square and Albufeira Marina are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Emma R., Cawood Selby

19 Aug 2021

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

Wonderful

We’ve just returned form a wonderful relaxing 10 days from beautiful Sou Rafael, The apartment didn’t disappoint, it was clean comfortable and has everything we needed for our stay, There’s a lovely pool a short walk through the complex with ample beds and space ( I can imagine it gets quite busy in non Covid times), the beach is only a 5 min walk away and is absolutely stunning, but was very crowded. We hired a car which we found essential as we could visit other larger beaches which gave us more space, and made access to the local bigger supermarkets (Aldi/ Lidl) nice and easy, we also had a day out to a water park with the kids which we highly recommend, The resort/ area itself was extremely quite which is obviously down to covid, but we enjoyed the peace and quite, We would definitely return ☺️

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Robert S.

23 Sept 2020

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

Urlaub an der Algarve

Alles prima

10/10 Excellent

tim f., suffolk

24 Sept 2019

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

Sao Rafael September

Excellent location for beach and far enough away from Albufeira

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Judith E.

7 Apr 2019

Lovey relaxing holiday

Beautiful apartment with lovely views in a lovely area

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W., Hemel HEMPSTEAD

10 Sept 2018

Perfect home

The apartment was absolutely fabulous. Well equipped and very welcoming.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by Alex Esland

I am based in Buckinghamshire in the UK and manage the apartment rentals for our family owned apartment. My parents purchased the property over 25 years ago and we have spent a number of memorable family holidays over the years at our apartment. There is a 'home away from home' feel to the property and we take pride in making it as comfortable and enjoyable for our guests as possible. We still use the apartment for our own family holidays throughout the year (with a number of teachers in the family we are lucky enough to get plenty of holiday time!) which means we are able to regularly maintain the property and buy new bits and pieces for it. This hopefully means our guests have everything there that they could possibly want during their stay.

Why they chose this property

I remember first visiting the apartment as a child when it was still a building site, and as a family we all climbed a ladder to the first floor (obviously little in the way of health and safety considerations in those days...!) to get an idea of the view the property would have. It was beautiful...the sun was shining, the sea looked so blue and you could see boats sailing past, and there was open space and countryside all around us. (Whilst it remains a lovely spot it was even more beautiful then given how untouched that little corner of the Algarve was at the time). Since then, we have gone back to Sao Rafael year after year, preferring it to so many other parts of the Algarve, as well as other parts of the world, and we are happy that we made a fantastic choice when we chose our little spot on the Algarve coast.

What makes this property unique

The apartment is right on the edge of the Sao Rafael complex which not only gives it great views of the sea from the lounge and front bedroom, and pretty views of countryside from the back bedroom, but it also feels private and benefits from being a lovely quiet spot. It is spacious, light and airy and is blessed with sunshine pouring through the windows throughout the day. You can enjoy watching the sunrise from the main balcony, whilst sat enjoying your breakfast (if you are an early bird!) and you will also enjoy some spectacular sunsets in the evening out of the back windows of the property.

As it is so close to the coast you will also benefit from the sea breezes which are great on a hot evening.

The apartment is set in mature tropical gardens with plenty of pretty flowers and plants to enjoy, providing you with various Mediterranean scents as you walk along the paths to the apartment and to the swimming pools. (The pools are a 2 minute stroll from the apartment).

The beach is only a short walk from the apartment and is widely known to be one of the best beaches in the area. It has in fact been voted the 4th best beach in Europe and is currently featured in the Easyjet TV advert!