House in Praia da Luz, Faro District

I loved my stay so much I bought the casa - it's genuinely close to the sea!

I loved my stay so much I bought the casa - it's genuinely close to the sea!

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Main bedroom balcony
View from main bedroom balcony
Benches 30 seconds away
Front view of Casa do Monte
Lounge

Overview of I loved my stay so much I bought the casa - it's genuinely close to the sea!

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Sea view

Check out the area

Praia da Luz, Faro District
  • Popular LocationLuz Beach7 min walk
  • Popular LocationLagos Marina9 min drive
  • Popular LocationCamilo Beach22 min drive
  • AirportFaro (FAO-Faro Intl.)64 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

I loved my stay so much I bought the casa - it's genuinely close to the sea!

Casa do Monte is a Fisherman’s Cottage, only a few feet away from the sea. Perfect if you want to roll out of bed and go for an early morning swim!

Amenities
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Weekly Maid Service
Terrace
BBQ
Near the Beach
Sea View
Wi-Fi Internet
Air-Conditioning

Casa do Monte is a traditional Portuguese townhouse, very well situated in Luz right in front of the sea.

It was previously let out by the previous owners, I was fortunate enough to be offered the chance to buy it. My family and I have decided that it's too nice to keep to ourselves and have decided to let it, so you can enjoy it.

The large balcony off the main bedroom allows you to watch the fishing boats as you eat your breakfast.
The other bedroom has 2 single beds, one of which is a mezzanine bed. This bedroom has air-conditioning.

The house also has a ground floor garden, with BBQ, another outdoor table and chairs, tucked away from the general public with some views of the sea. Its not large but perfectly big enough for a family of four.

The house has an open-plan lounge and kitchen with patio doors out onto the ground floor garden. There is seating for four inside. The kitchen is well equipped with a regular sized fridge and freezer, microwave, ceramic hob, electric oven, washing machine, kettle, etc…The bathroom has a shower, but no bath. The house was built in the 1960's and gives a feel of the original village, it is not a modern apartment.................

The cottage Wifi is fibre - speeds are 200mbps download/100mbps upload, the router is also new with support for both 2.4GHz and 5 GHz so modern devices with a HD TV box with 200 channels with many international channels English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Indian, Brazilian, Russian, Chinese, Romanian, Bulgarian, Ukrainian, Dutch, ...

Only a few steps away from Prainha beach, sometimes described as Praia da Luz’s ‘secret’ beach. Praia da Luz has one long beautiful beach about 5 minutes’ walk along the front from the cottage. However, west of the fort are a series of what are called secret beaches – tidal beaches. One Is literally directly in front of the cottage and there is another half dozen within a 100m - along the rocky coast – ideal for crabbing and great exercise walking along. If you had further west across the rocks there are some great spot and coves to sit and watch the world go by in.

Restaurants, banks, pubs, shops, supermarkets and the village’s historic church are all nearby.

Property manager

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Sea view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number Nº 62458/AL

About the area

Lagos

Located in Lagos, this holiday home is near the beach. While the natural beauty of Dona Ana Beach and Camilo Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Lagos Marina. Discoveries Wax Museum and Lagos Living Science Center are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Luz Beach - 7 min walk
  • Boavista Golf - 6 min drive
  • Lagos Marina - 9 min drive
  • Ponta da Piedade Lagos Lighthouse - 12 min drive
  • Camilo Beach - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Lagos Station - 16 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Saffron - 3 min walk
  • ZaZu Beach Club - 6 min walk
  • Za Zu beach Café - 6 min walk
  • Boaty's Tapas Café - 6 min walk
  • Kelly's - 2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is I loved my stay so much I bought the casa - it's genuinely close to the sea! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at I loved my stay so much I bought the casa - it's genuinely close to the sea!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at I loved my stay so much I bought the casa - it's genuinely close to the sea!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is I loved my stay so much I bought the casa - it's genuinely close to the sea! located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Luz Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Boavista Golf and Burgau Beach. Porto de Mos Beach is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovley quaint apartment.
Really compact apartment, throughly enjoyed our stay, everything you need from sunbeds, tea towels and lovely fleecy duvet quilt, pellet fire was brilliant got lovley and warm on a night. Would stay here Again definitely! Thankyou
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent accom
This was a perfect location quiet, walking distance to Luz for bars/restaurants/cafes & beach The accom was very clean and had all that was needed, plus a beautiful sea view from a perfect balcony to chill out on Whilst there is no direct parking at the accom there is plenty about a 1 min walk away so no issue Lovely touch, and not expected, from the owner was a bottle of wine, water and a couple of Coke’s in the fridge Suited the 2 of us plus if you have 2 kids in the 2nd bedroom
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

maurice l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As described
Everything as described. Great location.. Happy with everything. Would book again
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Francis GV N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
On the hot Sandstone in luz
25 meters to sandstone beach and blue sea. Great location for chill out holiday. Ten out of Ten
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Philip E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Calm & Tranquility
A wonderful little property, spotlessly clean and just on the edge of Luz. Some excellent restaurants and bars within easy gentle walking distance. One row back from the sea but with a nice view and certainly a pleasant sheltered breeze. Around 2 hours from Faro but away from the crowds that the Algarve can sometimes have, would have no hesitation in returning....a little gem.
Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2020

About the host

Hosted by Paul

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I am a simple person - who enjoys the simple things in life

Why they chose this property

I bought the cottage because of its great location and the fact its not a traditional holiday apartment. It allows me to feel closer to the real Portugal rather than a tourist. One of me neighbours is local Portuguese family who grew up in the area. If you want a smart, modern, large apartment this property is not for you

What makes this property unique

Location, location, location

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