Spacious, well equipped apartment, broadband, Sky TV, with pool just outside.
Welcome to our ideal holiday apartment at Sao Rafael. A perfect holiday home in a perfect holiday location. This large ground floor air conditioned apartment has recently been refurbished to a very high standard (2020)see below. Now with broadband, SKY TV and all the latest films. The development is beautifully landscaped with trees and gardens containing a wide variety of colourfull shrubs and flowers. The large pool and kiddies pool is only 20 steps from the door. The coastal walk going west of Sao Rafael beach really shouldn't be missed. The sea has eroded the sandstone coastline into the most spectacular forms including arches, bridges and small coves.
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Sao Rafael Beach. Enjoy features like laundry facilities and an arcade/games room. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the apartment.
Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, washing machine and fireplace
Free WiFi
Amenities include laundry facilities
8 minutes by foot from Sao Rafael Beach and a 2-minute drive from Albufeira Marina
As a guest of Spacious, well equipped apartment, broadband, Sky TV, with pool just outside., you'll find an arcade/games room, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.
This Albufeira apartment is smoke free.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
Fenced private pool
Internet
Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car not required
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Video games
Video library
Outdoor areas
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible parking space
In-room accessibility
No lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Boat
Golf
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Winery tours 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
General
Garden
Property located in a resort
Unit size: 1,023 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please check out by 10am so the cleaners can come in for our next guests. Please please remember to put the keys back in the keysafe :)
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
Must be out by 10am on you last day as we need to clean the apartment.
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Note from host: The Pool is 20 metres from front door
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 and a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property is also known as
Spacious Well Equipt Apartment Broadband Sky TV Just Outside
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Spacious Well Equipt Broadband Sky TV Just Outside
Spacious Well Equipt Apartment Broadband Sky TV Just Outside
Spacious Well Equipt Broadband Sky TV Just Outside Albufeira
Spacious Well Equipt Apartment Broadband Sky TV Just Outside
Spacious Well Equipt Broadband Sky TV Just Outside Albufeira
Spacious Well Equipt Broadband Sky TV Just Outside
Spacious, well equipped apartment, broadband, Sky TV, with pool just outside. Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Great location very close to a beautiful beach,15 min walk to the marina with lots of lovely bars and restaurants. Everything we needed at the apartment and even though it was school holidays the pool was great not too busy or fighting for a sun bed
A brilliant apartment in a great location with good amenities. Loved the apartment, great to have the swimming pool almost outside of the door and the poolside bar was very reasonable for food and drink. Great location, just away from the hustle and bustle with some great restaurants nearby, but still only a short walk or very cheap uber ride if you want a busier area. Would thourogly recommend. Had to contact the host a couple of times (as I hadn't fully read the information he had sent me) and replies were always quick and courteous.
Wooow! Best place we never try with 3 kids!!
Nice Pool acces, close to the beach , quiet and clean.
The best location to visit Algavre area.
Sunny every day!
The area was lovely with nice beaches and convenient access to the pools. Keven was easy to contact and did what he could to help with a small maintenance issue. Would definitely recommend.
We absolutely loved our stay in Sao Rafael! Could come back any time! Beautiful and calm compound, relaxed and family friendly atmosphere by the pool, nice apartment +++. Just a 5 min walk from stunning Algarve beaches and Coast line. The whole family enjoyed the 10 days and want to go back 😎
Kitchen is well equiped and we coocked most our meals at home.
We can highly recommend this place!
Very handy, clean unit on main floor. Super close to the pool and parking. Lovely backyard patio with seating for 6 at the table, plus more on the patio. Walking to beach is easy on the road with a sidewalk - 6 minutes away to Sao Rafael beach. Kevin (the owner) was very responsive and easy to communicate with.
Susan F.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Kameswara K.
1 May 2025
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Not what I expected
The property is in a good location and set in a nice place for staycation. Internally though , it is a different story. Lack of cleanliness or everything being quite old first comes out. We opened the washing machine and there were washed left over clothes. The utensils need to be cleaned again for us to use, the toilet seat had moulds. Next day we had ants in our luggage. We had to empty everything. It did not occur to me that I need to take picutres of such mishaps. The next day i found some and took pictures of them. The first day there was lot of construction stuff left in the patio with a left over apple. The host got it cleaned next day but they need pictures for eveything. I gave that as propf. Some of the blankets and sheetdls are so old didnt feel like using them, that was ok I can put up with it but the other bits of cleanliness and me having to take picutres of toilet seats was not an holiday I want. When we go in a hotel and we ask for the toilet to be cleaned it gets cleaned. They won't ask people to take pictures of it and then being accused of some intention of trying to check out because it is going to rain slightly. I got out after 2 nights even though I booked for 5 nights. The next 3 days in a proper place, kids didnt want to leave that place. I turned it around but definitely not this flat.
Leider lies die Sauberkeit zu wünschen übrig, verdreckte Wäsche lag noch im Schrank. Das Bad war mit Ungeziefern verdreckt, Armaturen unsauber. Toilette war sauber. Ansonsten war die Austattung in Ordnung, wir hatten alles, was man braucht. Schöne gepflegte Gartenanlage. Nähe zum Pool.
Die Unterkunft ist einfach super und die Anlage ist sehr sauber! Die Wohnung ist geräumig und alles gut ausgestattet (wie z.B. die Küche).Die Infos vom Vermieter sind sehr ausführlich und hilfreich. Gerne besuchen wir sie Unterkunft wieder!
Wir waren in der Nebensaison in Albufeira und haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Die Wohnung gehört zu einer sehr schönen Ablage mit grossem Pool, was für die Kinder toll war. Die Möblierung ist alt, das macht auf den ersten Blick einen nicht so guten Eindruck. Aber davon sollte man sich nicht abschrecken lassen. Es hat in der Wohnung alles was man braucht, sogar ein paar Spielsachen für den Strand und wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Da wir zu Fuss (zwischen 10 -30 Minuten) mehrere schöne Strände erreichen konnten und der Bus ins Zentrum regelmäßig fährt, haben wir gar kein Auto gemietet. Der Vermieter ist zudem sehr gut erreichbar, hilfsbereit und freundliche. Wir können die Wohnung sehr empfehlen.
Ein tolles Apartment in einer tollen Gegend. Wir haben uns richtig gut erholt. Super Freundlichkeit, super Service, super Ausstattung. Vielen Dank an Kevin!!!
Apartment was lovely and clean, right beside the pool, pool area was lovely and relaxing, ideal for a family location. Pool bar is nice if you want something small to eat, the host was very easy deal with and responsive to any questions, highly recommend.
It is a 20 minute walk to the Marina all down hill and a big hill to walk back up, there are nice restaurants beside the apartment to eat.
The apartment is a great location for the beach a 2 minute walk, lovely beach.
We have just got home from spending 10 days in Sao Rafael. The apartment met all of our needs. It was much more comfortable to have two bedrooms rather than pulling out a sofa bed for the kids each night as per previous package holidays. The kitchen and bathroom offer everything required, and it is so handy to be able to wash towels if you need or make lunch at home before heading back out to the pool.
Having the TV and internet was great too especially in the evenings with the kids.
The apartment is situated literally steps from the pool which is really nice. It is well managed so it is clean and great for families. There is a handy bar for drinks and food if you need it. In the other direction there is the beach. Also really nice and clean but can get busy and expensive to rent a sun bed with umbrella (18 euros). We bought a sun umbrella and left it in the apartment - much more reasonable. We would highly recommend doing the kayak tour from the beach.
The apartment is about a 20 min walk from the marina which has nice bars/restaurants and a Spar. The old town is a bit further and so we used the local taxi company which was so easy with their Taxi1 app. Taxi would arrive in minutes and it cost about 6 euros. We do think that hiring a car could be helpful, especially if you wish to explore the wider area.
Down by the beach there is a restaurant called Praia Grande. We went 3 times and always had a lovely meal, lovely service and a fantastic sunset view out to the Atlantic!
There is an Aldi and a Lidl in the old town and we would recommend going there to stock up. The local mini market was extortionate.
We would happily rent this apartment again and recommend it to friends/family.
Laura J.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019
Verified
6/10 Okay
Elvira M.
23 Jul 2019
Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Agradável
Com bastante potencial, contudo necessita limpeza e renovação.
Elvira M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Richard K.
30 Sept 2018
Great Apartment
Great apartment, all we could need for a week away. The pool is really close by and setting is great with well cared for gardens. Good location for beaches and golf courses on the Algarve. Brilliant service from Kevin, key sent out to us with instructions how to get to the apartment, and how to use things inside (like TV, WiFi etc) then more information in welcome folder in the apartment.
Would highly recommend