Unique Garden Apartment in the Heart of Lagos Old City

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A cozy indoor garden with a table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and warm lighting.
A room with a white sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a ceiling fan.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with a table set for breakfast.
A room with a dining table set for breakfast, a sofa, a lamp, and a decorative wall piece.
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a bookshelf, and a door.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Marina de Lagos

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Lagos, Faro
  • Place, First European Slave Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lagos Municipal Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Marina de Lagos
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portimao (PRM)
    ‪25 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

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About the area

Lagos

Located near the beach, this apartment is in Centro Histórico, a neighbourhood in Lagos. While the natural beauty of Dona Ana Beach and Praia da Luz can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Marina de Lagos. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Algarve International Circuit or International Kart Circuit. Snorkelling and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Lagos, Faro

What's nearby

  • First European Slave Market - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Henry the Navigator Statue - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lagos Municipal Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Marina de Lagos - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Dona Ana Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pomo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Empanadas & Co - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Three Monkeys - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Casinha Do Petisco - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪MiMar - ‬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.

How much does it cost to stay at Unique Garden Apartment in the Heart of Lagos Old City?

As of 10 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Unique Garden Apartment in the Heart of Lagos Old City on 1 Dec 2026 start from £673, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Unique Garden Apartment in the Heart of Lagos Old City?

On-site parking is available at the 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 Centro Histórico, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Carmo and Marina de Lagos. Dom Sebastiao Statue and Santo Antonio Church are also within 5 minutes. Lagos Station is 16 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic apartment

Great location. Wonderful patio. If we visit Lagos again we'd stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun 2023
Thank you so much for your kind review, Lennarta ! We will be very happy to host you again when you come back to Lagos!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A little paradise

Perfectly located in the old town with a wonderful peaceful private garden. The kitchen is well equipped for those wanting to cook meals. This is our #1 choice to escape our Canadian winters.
Stayed 58 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2022
Thank you so much for your nice review, Barry! This means a lot to us and please come stay at Casinha Alegrias again if your travels take you back to beautiful Lagos!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lagos stay

We enjoyed our stay here. The location was excellent and had the weather been a little warmer we would have used the outdoor space more. One thing to note, if you’re on the tall side (my husband is 6’2”) you may find the foot board on the bed uncomfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2025
Thank you Lynn for your kind review! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay in our Casinha!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Apartment

We very much enjoyed our stay in this beautiful and well appointed apartment. Located in a quiet side street in the old town, we were only a 5 minute walk from the Pracas and not much longer a walk from the beaches. The private garden was as beautiful as the images show. We will be returning!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very good contact.Apartment is very clearly and comfortably.It was very good time in Valerie apartment!!!!Valerie is very charming boss.Thanks!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2025
Dear Anna, thank you so much for your nice review! We’re happy you enjoyed your stay! Come back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place to stay in Lagos!

Our home for 10 days in Lagos was functional, beautifully decorated, and centrally located. We felt at home the minute we walked in the door; the casinha was well appointed with all the essentials for a comfortable stay. What raised all of this to another level was the outside terrace/patio: you would have to see this bit of paradise to understand! We will be back!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2023
Dear Dennis and Carol, thank you so very much for your lovely review! Our aim is to make our guests feel at home, so we truly appreciate your words! We will be happy to host you again if your travels take you back to Lagos!
Verified review

8/10 Good

location, location

Loved the location in the heart of the old town. We were able to get around easily and to the beaches etc. without a car - using local buses. Valerie and Randy left a book of best restaurants, bakery etc. The property provided everything we needed - wi fi, tv, back yard, washer etc. The magic was the garden.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Dear Nina, Thank you very much for your lovely review! We're glad you enjoyed your stay at Casinha and in Lagos! Your timing was impeccable as you left just before the stormy weather! Very best, Valérie & Randy
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun 2023
Dear Anne, We are so sorry you had a bad experience at our Casinha. Our property managers are here to help with any issues our guests may have during their stay, they can provide extra towels or different bedding if requested. I will forward your feedback to them so we can make sure to improve our services to our guests, especially during this current heat wave. We wish you all the best, Valérie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Die Wohnung war sehr schön, besonders auch die herrliche begrünte Terrasse im Innenhof in zentraler Lage in der Altstadt. Wir hatten alles was wir brauchten und haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Wir kommen gerne einmal wieder. Viele Grüße! Annett und Karsten
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2025
Thank you so much, Annett and Karsten, for your lovely review ! We’re so happy when our guests enjoy our Casinha as their home away from home ! Please come back indeed !!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Très joli appartement, et tellement bien situé!

Et que dire de la cour intérieure, tout simplement magnifique! Cet appartement jouis d'un emplacement idéal, située à quelques pas du centre de Lagos, elle est d'autre part juste assez éloignée pour qu'on puisse bénéficier de calme et tranquillité. Merci à Valérie et Randy pour un séjour inoubliable!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun 2023
Mille mercis pour votre très beau commentaire ! Nous sommes ravis que notre Casinha vous ait plû !! Revenez quand vous voulez !
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

offre pas en accord avec la photo d'accroche du patio

L'Accroche visuelle du patio sur l'annonce donne une image fausse de l'ensemble. Ce patio est en fait entouré d'appartements avec une vue plongeante . donc il n'y a aucune intimité réelle . Très mauvaise insonorisation Il nous a été interdit d'approcher en voiture la location même pour déposer nos bagages par le propriétaire du n°30
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2022
Cher Gilles, nous sommes désolés que vous ayez été déçu de votre séjour. Il est malheureusement très difficile d'avoir un calme et une intimité totale en plein coeur de la vieille ville de Lagos.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Little oasis

Absolutely love this property so much so that we have been three times!!! Location is brilliant. Extremely quiet even though you are in the centre of Lagos. Did I say I love this apartment?
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sommer in Lagos

Traumhaft schöne Wohnung Tolle Lage in der Altstadt und dennoch sehr ruhig Fußläufig zu den Stränden und dem Fischmarkt
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2022
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We are so happy that you enjoyed our Casinha! If your travels take you back to Lagos, we would love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Un logement en centre ville idéal

Le logement de Valérie et Randy est vraiment bien placé et très agréable. J’y ai séjourné deux semaines et je m’y suis beaucoup plu. La Casinha est très bien équipée et bien placée. De plus, les propriétaires ont laissé des informations très précieuses pour la vie de tous les jours pendant le séjour. Je recommande sans hésitation!
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2021
Merci mille fois pour votre revue de notre Casinha Alegrias! Nous sommes ravis que l'appartement vous ait plu et la ville de Lagos aussi ! Nous serions ravis de vous y accueillir à nouveau !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kleines Paradies in Lagos

Die sehr schöne Ferienwohnung am Rande der Altstadt ist perfekt gelegen. Ruhig, aber in wenigen Schritten mitten im Geschehen. Die Zimmer sind sehr geschmackvoll und gemütlich eingerichtet, die Küche hat alles was man braucht und der Innenhof, bzw. Garten ist ein kleines Paradies.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely, clean and cosy apartment

The courtyard was delightful and the location was just great.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you very much Saskia! Come back any time!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Excellent location

This is an excellently located apartment within the old walls of Lagos. The first floor apartment is well provisioned and the company that looks after the apartment is always available,even providing a second set of keys when requested. The street itself is peaceful unless construction is going on. Because it was winter we did not get to use the beautiful terrace that often but it is certainly lovely. There are many excellent places to eat and the cliff walks are fabulous. We had a car so we could take interesting day trips to surrounding places. Lagos itself is a great place for a base to explore. We really enjoyed the apartment but because it was winter we found the apartment damp and poorly lit and we really needed the heaters provided. We also found the double bed too small for comfort but realize a bigger bed would not fit into the space. The biggest challenge for us was the ambient noise of the other residents especially the person above us who walked around in heavy shoes starting at 8:00 am. The acoustic properties of the building allow televisions and family noise from the other 3 apartments to encroach on the natural tranquility of the apartment. The love and care for the apartment by the owners is apparent.
Stayed 19 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Dear Janet, We are so glad that you enjoyed Lagos and its beautiful surroundings! But we are so sorry about the inconveniences you encountered with the neighbors. They usually are very understanding when there are guests in our apartment. It can be challenging to preserve the charm of old buildings in the heart of the old city like Casinha, while ensuring modern comforts. We recently equipped the apartment with dehumidifiers to combat the dampness you highlighted. We will continue to see what we can do going forward to further improve the livability during the winter months. We do hope though that the heaters and additional covers helped you stay warm at night. Thank you for still writing a kind review for our Casinha, we truly appreciate your feedback so we can improve our service to our guests. Sincerely, Valerie & Randy
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kleines Paradies mitten in Lagos

Wir haben uns in dieser wunderschönen und sehr gepflegten Ferienwohnung sofort wohl gefühlt! Tolle Lage um Lagos und die Umgebung zu erkunden und sich gut zu erholen.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Dear Sabine, thank you very much for your kind review! We are so happy you enjoyed our Casinha and the beautiful region of Lagos! If your travels take you back in this area, please come and stay at the Casinha again!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Dear Mark and Jo, thank you very much for the nice review! We too love being so close to everything while in a quiet residential street at the same time! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay, come back anytime! Very best, Valerie & Randy
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely apartment in Lagos old town

Had a fantastic week here. Cool and quiet in the algarve summer heat, with lovely, secluded patio for evenings. Easy walking down into the old town and to the local beaches. Thoroughly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Dear Martin, thank you so much for your nice review! We're glad that you enjoyed your stay at Casinha Alegrias and in Lagos! You're welcome back to our Casinha anytime! Very best, Valerie & Randy
Archival

10/10 Excellent

klein aber fein

Sehr hübsche Wohnung, ideal gelegen. Die Innenstadt ist fußläufig gut zu erkunden, zum Stadtstrand nur 10 min. Fußweg. Jede Menge gute Restaurants in unmittelbarer Nähe. Ein riesiger Parkplatz befindet sich um die Ecke, sodass parken kein Problem war. Die Wohnung war absolut sauber und gepflegt genauso wie der Außenbereich. Wir sind überaus freundlich empfangen worden, obwohl wir erst gegen 22Uhr angereist sind. Einziges Manko, was nicht in die Bewertung einfließt, sind die Möwen mit ihrem Geschrei. So etwas habe ich noch nie erlebt und gehört, dort scheint es aber normal zu sein.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Dear Seeger, Thank you for your very nice review! We're happy you enjoyed Casinha and the beautiful town of Lagos! The seagulls are indeed quite noisy at this time of year, I guess it's part of the charm!!! We hope your travels will take you back to the Algarve and that you will choose Casinha again! Very best, Valerie & Randy
Archival

10/10 Excellent

This was the perfect property for what we wanted. Old town centre and lots to do.

We like that in a private apartment you can sleep in without room service or banging doors of hotel rooms. This apartment was really in the ideal location to all amenities. The old town feel was perfect. Within yards you have a beautiful coffee shop and small market. It's about 150 yards to the Main Street were all restaurants and shops are. It is about 5 minutes walk to the beach. We drove to other places within 30 minutes of Lagos but found Lagos had the best to offer.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Dear Kenneth, Thank you so much for your review! We also love to be right in the old city with everything walking distance! We hope you will come back to our Casinha! Valerie & Randy
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Cosy,convenient and clean

The casinha was clean and very well equipped. Last year we stayed in a rental in Gardone where we had to start our holiday by shopping for basics such as toilet paper but Valerie and Randy have thought of everything including small useful items such as a travel adaptor. Towels and beach towels provided too and a nice lady called midweek to provide a change of clean towels. Super location close to great restaurants: the best one we found for food and service was Real Portuguese just 1 minute walk around the corner where we ate three times during the week. Also really close to fresh food markets, shops, little museums and Science Centre-all easy walking distance. Not too far either to walk to the train station for a day out e.g. Sagres and the area is well served by local bus service. The staff in the tourist information in Gil Eanes square were really helpful and can give you a free map of Lagos which is invaluable for finding your way around the maze of small streets. It was lovely to sit in the private courtyard garden and we took the advice not to leave food unattended as the gulls had their eye on our breakfast. We also appreciated the huge fan in the bedroom-no noise and it kept the bedroom cool enough to sleep comfortably. Thank you for the friendly welcome by Fiona from Destination Algarve too who met us at the Casinha on arrival. A most relaxing holiday.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Dear Julia, Thank you so very much for your review, we are very happy that you enjoyed Casinha Alegrias and beautiful Lagos! We try to make our guests feel at home and it's always rewarding to have happy guests in Casinha! Come back soon! Very best, Valerie & Randy
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