10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
7 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Base to Visit the Algarve
We were a group of three couples travelling. The property as advertised. It was clean and spacious. The view from the rooftop was fantastic. We walked into town at least once a day to shop, take a tour, dine or just to have a walk. It took about 15 to 20 minutes at a comfortable pace.
March was a great time to visit Carvoeiro. The weather improved with each week that went by. High temps began in the mid teens and were in the high 20's by the first of April when we left. We did not heat the pool but we did put the blanket on it at night. That kept the heat from the day in overnight. It was up to 24 C by the time we left. If we had to do it again, we might have paid for heat in the first week and then kept the cover on each night after that.
Be prepared to pay for the majority of things with cash. Most small shops, restaurants and Mercados do not accept plastic although there is no problem at the larger places like the nearby Intermarché grocery store.
We enjoyed the use of the BBQ. It was very clean and the company replaced the propane tank while we were there. We had to call the property managers a couple times and they were very prompt. There was nothing major - we just had problems finding and operating the washing machine (dial info in Portuguese) and we inadvertently locked the oven and could figure out how to unlock it, again language issue. They responded very quickly.
The last thing is that I think we really lucked in to this location (Carvoeiro). There is lots to see and do in walking distance and also a great base for day trips. We covered lots of places toward Loule in the east, Sagres in the west and Silves to the north. They were all nice places but Carvoeiro was a great base and the house was perfect.
Thanks to Kate, Marianna and all the staff at Elite Property Management.
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Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2023