Stylish 2-bedroom air-conditioned apartment with communal pools, near the beach

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 590 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Gym

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Vale de Parra, Algarve

Herdade dos Salgados Golf20 min walk
Albufeira Marina5 min drive
Albufeira Old Town Square8 min drive
Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)39 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Highly desirable, 2-bed air-conditioned apartment with modern furnishings and contemporary feel. You can click on the experience at http://flashtours.i-spy360.com/html5/agent/842/july2020/vt-encosta-sao-joao-tour.html. The communal pools, children's playground and barbecue area make it a perfect resort for the family holiday. The pools are gated for children’s safety and protection. The apartment has a private balcony overlooking Vale of Parra. The lounge contains a 2-seater leather settee and 2-seater sofa bed, LCD TV, DVD player and DVDs. The bedrooms comprise a double and 2 single beds, with built-in wardrobes, one being en suite. There is secure parking for one car in the underground parking. The apartment is very close to Guia’s popular beaches, and a 10 minute car ride from the famous Algarve Shopping Centre and adjacent Designer Outlets. Other nearby attractions include Zoomarine, and Aqualand waterpark just a short drive from the apartment. A free Meet-and-Greet service is available, and if required, transport can be booked to take you direct to and from the apartment.
Wifi (Free) is now installed, providing more TV channels, and a modem to allow you look at the internet and download e-mails and WhatsApp messages. Portuguese channels are also available. A local Portuguese stereo radio system is built into each bedroom and the lounge. For keen shoppers, the nearby Algarve shopping centre, and the Aqua Centre in Portimao off the n125 (40 minutes away by car), are a must for ladies: Mango, Bershka, Primark, Massimo Dutti, Pull and Bear etc. A new Centre, Mar Shopping opened a few years ago in Loulé next to the Ikea outlet. It also features many popular retail outlets, and restaurants

Property manager

Derek McArdle

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Gym

Outdoor space

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 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 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

Property Registration Number 25044/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 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 Gale Beach and Salgados Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Slide and Splash Water Park, or check out an event or a game at Albufeira Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.

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Vale de Parra, Algarve

What's nearby

Herdade dos Salgados Golf - 20 min walk
Gale Beach - 4 min drive
Albufeira Marina - 5 min drive
Albufeira Old Town Square - 8 min drive
Algarve Shopping Mall - 8 min drive

Getting around

Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 16 min drive
Portimao (PRM) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

Bellavita - 3 min drive
Mamma Mia - 5 min drive
O Lourenço - 3 min drive
Oceano Supermercados - 5 min drive
Pastelaria Colibri II - 2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stylish 2-bedroom air-conditioned apartment with communal pools, near the beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stylish 2-bedroom air-conditioned apartment with communal pools, near the beach ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stylish 2-bedroom air-conditioned apartment with communal pools, near the beach ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stylish 2-bedroom air-conditioned apartment with communal pools, near the beach located?

This family-friendly Albufeira apartment building is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Herdade dos Salgados Golf, Gale Beach and Salgados Beach. Albufeira Marina is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

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Wonderful

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

john R., England

14 Oct 2023

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

Late summer holiday

Overall very nice place Good central location to shops bars ect Apartment had All we needed Good sized pool well kept grounds Amazing bbq / area Only Minor negatives were bathrooms could do with updating & Road noise if your in the main bedroom

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen P.

25 Sept 2023

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

Very Happy Holiday

The apartment is large and well looked after. There were ample cooking utensils, saucepans etc for self catering. The complex has 2 lovely pools and they weren't super busy at all.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

14 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful!

We had a fabulous time, the apartment and the location are perfect for us. We’ll be back next year!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

vignesparan s.

9 Jul 2022

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

Beach / seaside bit far atleast 25 mints walk. But other facilities excellent Very good

Very good

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gemma W.

28 Aug 2019

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

Absolutely perfect for us!!

From start to finish the communication with Derek (owner) and Terry (manager in Portugal) was brilliant; full of advice and answered every question we asked. We were able to check in early as the family before us left the day before so that was brilliant. The property itself was just perfect for our family (of 2 adults and 2 small children) not just in size but facilities too. Having the extra bathroom was great. The kitchen had all the accessories you would need and there was even basics left there such as cooking oil and washing up liquid, even coffee and tea!! The gated pool and play area are metres from your front door which we found great and the kids loved it. The pool was amazing for small children as one is only shallow and my youngest could go in without armbands (under constant supervision!!) and his confidence grew as a result. The larger pool was great for diving, playing and had plenty if room even when it got busier around mid afternoon. Both were immaculately clean as were the grounds. The front door is extremely secure having a 4 bolt lock so you can feel super safe being on the ground floor. The back is more first floor due the ground being on a hill and was super secure too. The safe is a good bonus. I was at peace with everything and never needed anything more. There's a coffee and pastry shop just down the stairs at the back of the grounds which does beautiful coffee. We got takeaway cups for round the pool. There is an Aldi 250m from the back also. We used Uber as a preference over the cab office just by the pastry shop although they were great when we did use them in the first 2 days but Uber were alot cheaper and arrived within 3 minutes usually. The closest beaches (Galé and Salgados) were beautiful, clean and we always found a good spot with plenty of eateries in reach. We would be happy to return anytime!!!

Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Derek McArdle

We have been travelling to the Algarve for 30 years, and so when an opportunity came to purchase an apartment near the sea and shops I jumped at the chance! It has proved a super investment and not only do we rent it out but use it ourselves several times a year.

Why they chose this property

Many of our clients are returning to this property year after year, as they love the Vale de Parra/Guia region, and feel comfortable inside the apartment. Now we have an excellent TV package and WiFi from MEO installed so clients can access the internet, download e-mails and look at their whatsapp messages! Our representatives, Terry and Celia live nearby, look after the apartment for us, and are available should any problems arise during your stay

What makes this property unique

We successfully applied for a Portuguese Property Rental licence which was awarded in February 2016, and details of which can be seen inside the apartment

The licence number is 25044/AL.

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