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

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5968.8 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Shared communal pool
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Vale de Parra, Algarve
  • Place, Herdade dos Salgados Golf
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Gale Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Salgados Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪41 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

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

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 two 2-seater settees, 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
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 25044/AL

About the area

Albufeira

Located in Albufeira, this apartment is near a water park and near the beach. Albufeira Marina and Balaia Golf Village are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Algarve Shopping Mall and The Strip. 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 horse riding and cycling.
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Vale de Parra, Algarve

What's nearby

  • Herdade dos Salgados Golf - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Gale Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Salgados Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Praia da Galé East - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Manuel Lourenco Beach - 6 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Tunes Station - 17 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oceano Supermercados - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bellavita - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kuaze Na Praia - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪All-in-One Restaurante Buffet - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Birddie Restaurante - ‬3 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Stylish 2-bedroom air-conditioned apartment with communal pools, near the beach ?

As of 15 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stylish 2-bedroom air-conditioned apartment with communal pools, near the beach on 24 Dec 2025 start from £74, 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 Stylish 2-bedroom air-conditioned apartment with communal pools, near the beach ?

On-site parking is available at the 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. Praia da Galé East and Manuel Lourenco Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

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
Verified

8/10 Good

vignesparan s.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle L.

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

Great family stay for 4

This is a really great property, located in a nice quiet area with a great pool and close to the beach and a variety of shops and safe parking. We were very comfortable and had everything we needed for a weeks stay. We also had the pleasure of meeting Derek the owner when we bumped into him into the underground car park. WiFi is good and it's nice to have a washing and drying machine and dishwasher too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Manon o.

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

perfect holiday

Nice appartment with private parking under the appartment. nice swinmmingpool to cool off and nice beds to lay on in the sun. 2 bathrooms were nice because we were there with 2 couples. Only the bed was very hard, but it slept well.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen P.

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
Verified

8/10 Good

john R.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn R.

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

Perfect accomodation as a base

We had everything we wanted in our apartment. As I have walking difficulties, we needed to get taxies most days. Although the pool area was lovely, if you just want to relax. We loved Gale Beach, which was only 5 minutes in a taxi. Some beautiful restaurants nearby too. Very friendly people everywhere we went. Not a lot in the immediate viccinity but suited us. Nice comfy beds too
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penny V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great apartment catering for 5 people with communal pool and a few cafes and restaurants close by. About 17mins by car to Albuferia and 5 mins by car to local beach. Secure parking. No gym as described. Nice and clean. Has Netflix and Prime TV. Balcony has view of main road but still nice and sunny to dry your towels and for what we paid it was great. Air con throughout. Dishwasher, full freezer and washing machine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

michel

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
L'appartement est très bien ,propre et très grand l'emplacement est idéal on est à proximité de la plage 10 minutes en voiture centre commercial 15 minutes les restaurants sont juste à côté vous pouvez y aller à pied le contact avec le propriétaire et parfait il est à votre écoute du début à la fin du séjour la seule chose qui dérange un peu c'est qu'il y a un côté de l'appartement qui est du côté d'une route très passante sinon pour le reste c'est parfait encore un grand merci au propriétaire
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Paulo A.

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

Avaliação da Estadia

Excelente localização. Adoramos o espaço da piscina e o facto de ter um parque infantil. O facto de ter parque de estacionamento subterrâneo foi muito bom e com um excelente e rápido acesso ao apartamento. Amabilidade do gestor da casa em nos ceder um berço. Pontos a melhorar: o apartamento precisa de uma limpeza mais aprofundada (maior e melhor atenção ao detalhe e de uma melhor organização dos utensílios nos armários.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hugo C.

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

Correspondeu às expectativas

O apartamento corresponde à descrição.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla C.

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

Apartamento muy cómodo y lindo

El apartamento es tal cual las fotos. Una urba muy tranquila y cómoda . Apartamento amplio y cómodo Un puntazo el garage , la piscina y dos terrazas que tiene el apartamento. Estuvimos con mi hija 1 semana y Mb la verdad . Gracias.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steffen H.

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

Wunderbarer Startpunkt für die Algarve

Zentral mit guten Straßen in alle Richtungen Fußläufig zum Strand Gut ausgestattet, sauber und bequem
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2024
Many thanks Steffen for your kind review
Verified

8/10 Good

camille c.

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

Malgré un accueil moyen bon séjour

Nous avions prévenu que nous arrivons en retard car il y avait un accident sur la route et que nous allions avoir 40 minutes de retard.Mais cela n’a pas du tout plus à la personne qui était en charge de notre accueil. Il était trop occupé et ne pouvez pas se permettre d’accueillir des personnes en retard. Malgré cet accueil nous avons passé un bon séjour. Logement en adéquation avec l’annonce
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis S.

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

Muito bom

Agradável perto de tudo, é para repetir
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Élodie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bon séjour au Portugal

L'appartement est bien situé dans une résidence avec piscine commerces à proximité par contre pas de canapé lit comme décrit dans l'annonce ni de salle de sport mais nous avons passé un agréable séjour
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Diana F.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Ferias

Cumpriu com as expectativas
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Joao N.

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

Alojamento de muito boa qualidade, de excelente localização

Alojamento de muito boa qualidade, condomínio calmo, apesar da sua localização central. Boas instalações.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2023
Thank you very much Joao for your kind review
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irina M.

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

Perfeito!

Anfitrião, apartamento, localização, tudo excelente! Para voltar, sem dúvida.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gemma W.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

terry a.

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

Great place fantastic host!

An amazing place to stay close to all amenities and within a short distance of all that is great on the algarve - strongly recommend the property and the owner to anyone looking for an amazing place to stay - 10 out of 10 !
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Del C.

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

exactly as described

Nice 2 roomy bedroom property, exactly as described.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

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

Top and bottom gate

Our only issue was the bottom gate did not work all week. The top gate did not work Sunday on arriving. Other than that all okay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan B.

Fantastic Location

We enjoyed our stay. The location was super, very close to most of the interesting places like the Marina Albufeira, Zoo marine and Lagoa was closeby by car. I would recommend the waterpacks in Lagoa, the kids had lots of fun there. This are is close to beautiful beaches.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Stephen J.

Not quite luxury. Construction work in the complex.

Is is advertised as a luxury 2 bedroom apartment. This is why I think it isn't luxury. - Only 3 of the 4 rings on the hob worked. - The one external shutter, did not go fully up, so every time you went to the balcony, you had to duck. - Is bathrooms were not as clean as they could be, (everywhere else was fine) - For me the beds were hard and very creaky, I had a bad back most morning's (Other people might like a hard bed, just not me) Now for the good points - The kitchen was well equipped (even had, tea, coffee, salt, pepper, oil etc.) - A good choice of TV channels - You own underground parking space - 25 minute walk to the beach (Gale beach was our favourite) - a great pool, though it was a little cold in October. - Cabanitas bar opposite Our general overview. The apartment was a little noisy, as it is near a busy road junction, but most of the noise came from the complex itself as there was construction work going on for 5 days out of our 7 night stay (they only stopped at the weekend). Jack-hammers were going off from 8AM to 5PM most days. I do realise that this work had to be done, but I am sure they would have given the owners plenty of notice and we should have been informed before we travelled, NOT when we arrived. I am certain that I would have given it a higher rating, if the construction work wasn't happening, but from the state the site was in when we left (18/10/18), I would say there is another couple of weeks work, but maybe less noisy. We still had a great holiday, but it could have been so much better.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

About the host

Hosted by Derek McArdle

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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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