Unique Garden Apartment in the Heart of Lagos Old City

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 243 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Lagos, Faro

Batata Beach11 min walk
Lagos Marina17 min walk
Camilo Beach11 min drive
Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)54 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

SUMMARY
Fabulous old town Lagos apartment with a unique Moroccan garden for sunbathing, eating and BBQ. Cool & stylish inside, quiet ceiling fans and just 1 minute from bars, restaurants, clubs and only a few minutes walk to the best beaches in Europe.

THE SPACE
Casinha Alegrias (The Happy House) is a unique apartment in Lagos Old Town (car not needed). It has a fabulous Moroccan courtyard garden, ideal for chilling, sunbathing, eating and BBQ´ing great fresh fish and meats from the local market (5-minute walk). The Casinha has just been renovated in the romantic Moorish style with stylish antique furniture and decor, also with super quiet ceiling fans for those warm Lagos evenings. Very quiet at night and the garden is beautifully illuminated for a truly romantic stay in one of Lagos´s finest locations.

GUEST ACCESS
You will have the whole apartment and garden to yourselves for the whole stay.

PLEASE NOTE: Arrivals any day after 9pm and anytime on Sunday or bank holidays are subject to a Meet & Greet fee of 50€ payable in cash to our local property managers when checking in.

PARKING
Although street parking is technically possible (subject to availability), due to the narrowness of the street, WE STRONGLY ADVISE using one of the two public parking lots within 150m of the apartment.

WIFI
Free wifi is available throughout the apartment and patio.

INTERACTION WITH GUESTS
Our property managers, Destination Algarve, are located in central Lagos. They will do a "meet & greet" upon your arrival and are always available for any problems that may arise during your stay. We leave a Lagos information pack for you with all of the best local recommendations for eating, drinking, shopping, tours and beaches.

THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Lagos Old Town is a charming and historical area, yet within 5-10 minutes walk from some of Europe´s best beaches. 400 bars, restaurants and cafe´s, great clubs, and quirky shops await you...our guests come back year after year after they have fallen in love with Lagos

GETTING AROUND
Excellent buses to all tourist points in Portugal and Spain. The train from Faro terminates at Lagos. Easy and cheap car rentals from Luz Car in Lagos and taxi´s are available 24 hours at the local taxi rank.

HOUSE RULES
The apartment and the garden are very strictly non-smoking. The apartment is very romantic and therefore only suitable for couples without children, no noisy surfers or late clubbers, as our street is a typical Portuguese old town street, it is quiet at night, so no loud parties or music after 11pm.

Pets are not allowed.

Property manager

Valerie & Randy

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

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 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 and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number 19177/AL

We should mention

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

About the area

Lagos

Located near the beach, this apartment is in Lagos City Center, a neighbourhood in Lagos. Lagos Marina and Portimão Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dona Ana Beach and Camilo Beach. Check out an event or a game at Algarve International Autodrome Raceway, and consider making time for Slide and Splash Water Park, a top attraction not to be missed. Snorkelling and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.

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Lagos, Faro

What's nearby

Batata Beach - 11 min walk
Pinhao Beach - 14 min walk
Lagos Marina - 17 min walk
Ponta da Piedade Lagos Lighthouse - 4 min drive
Camilo Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

Lagos Station - 16 min walk
Portimao (PRM) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

Empanadas & Co. - 3 min walk
Black & White - 3 min walk
Lagos, Beer & Co. - 3 min walk
Pastelaria Mimo - 1 min walk
Restaurante dos Artistas - 3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique Garden Apartment in the Heart of Lagos Old City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Unique Garden Apartment in the Heart of Lagos Old City?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique Garden Apartment in the Heart of Lagos Old City?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Unique Garden Apartment in the Heart of Lagos Old City located?

Located in Lagos City Center, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Dom Sebastiao Statue, Dona Ana Beach and Lagos Marina. Santo Antonio Church and Lagos Cultural Center are also within 10 minutes. Lagos Station is 16 minutes by foot.

9.4

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Anne L.

28 Jun 2023

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

Case alegrias

The house was fine but for the cost I would expect more I’m afraid I know it says ceiling fans but this house needs air con as the weather was exceptionally hot and the fans were pretty useless I also felt the decoration was a bit dark. I suppose I’m being picky, we enjoyed our stay but I feel it needs updating and lightened up the bed was small and there was a thick duvet on it I would expect in summer there should’ve been a 2 tog or very light duvet it’s all about attention to detail and I am fussy.also we only had a bath towel and hand towel each I did wash them but could’ve done with a few extra towels.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

BARRY W., Stratford Upon Avon

23 Aug 2022

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

so good booking for next year

Have read other reviews that said pictures didn't do it justice - so true. An amazing property in the heart of beautiful Lagos.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frances E.

11 Sept 2020

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

Perfect Loacation

This apartment is the perfect place to explore Lagos. You literally have everything at your doorstep while still being situated on a quiet street. The apartment has everything you could possibly need from beach chairs and umbrellas to shampoo! The patio garden is so beautiful - a little oasis. Everything was spotlessly clean. I couldn't fault the place on anything. It's a solid 10/10 from me! Frances and Karl

Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Saskia R.

16 Jun 2018

Lovely, clean and cosy apartment

The courtyard was delightful and the location was just great.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

John P.

2 Sept 2017

A great place to base a great holiday from.

Excellent access to shops, bars and great places to eat., Beach only 10 minutes away. Quiet location. Loved the 10 days we had in Lagos.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2017

About the host

Hosted by Valerie & Randy

Valerie and Randy have lived all over the world, from the U.S. to China, from France to Japan. We are currently living in Portugal.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with this area a couple years ago and decided to look for a property that provided the best that the area has to offer. And then we found Casinha Alegrias. Located on a quiet side street in the heart of the old town and historic center of Lagos, it is an oasis of tranquility with its centerpiece Moroccan-inspired garden and patio, yet just a stone's through away from an amazing array of restaurants, bars and shops. Some of the finest beaches in Europe are only a 10-15 walk away and the majestic Costa Vincentina is but a magnificent 30-minute drive away, with its wide open spaces that attract surfers, hikers and sunbathers alike.

What makes this property unique

The apartment was completely renovated in 2015, with additional improvements since then. The apartment is contemporary yet cozy. The outdoor living space is the highlight of the property, perfect for lounging on a sunny afternoon or enjoying a romantic al fresco dinner at night.