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Fantastic location. Close to beach, lovely roof terrace.

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A patio with a table and chairs, potted plants, and a view of the sea.
A pool area with lounge chairs and a lifebuoy.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, a coffee table, and a sofa.
A white building with satellite dishes, a balcony, and a blue directional sign.
A white tower with a dome and a red-tiled roof, surrounded by greenery and buildings.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Praia da Luz
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Lagos, Faro
  • Place, Luz Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Praia da Luz
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Prainha
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portimao (PRM)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Fantastic location. Close to beach, lovely roof terrace.

We hold our full rental licence (15859/AL) which is now required by law in Portugal. Two bedrooms/two bathrooms are located on the ground floor which are accessible only from inside the house. The living area is via the outside staircase to front door. The house is not suitable for guests with mobility issues or for young children under eight years old. The roof terrace is though the patio door by the kitchen, via a staircase onto the roof. The front terrace is accessed through the lounge. The lovely large beach is a minutes walk and the nearest supermarket is a two minute walk away. Larger supermarkets about a five minute walk.The main bedroom has an ensuite shower room and the main bathroom is between the two bedrooms. The bedrooms are located downstairs, this is standard in most Portuguese houses as they tend to stay cooler in the summer. The living area includes a leather three piece suite, coffee table, large flat screen TV and a good wifi connection. The open plan kitchen contains oven, hob, integrated fridge/freezer and integrated washing machine. Microwave, kettle and toaster. The lovely roof terrace has a large BBQ. Six chairs and a large table, two lounger chairs to lay back and enjoy the beautiful sunshine. We have use of all the pools at The Luz Bay Hotel.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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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
No additional guests are to stay in the house. The house sleeps four people only. This invalidates any insurance for owners and guests.
The key cannot be collected before 4pm on the day of arrival unless prior permission has been given by the owner. The key must be returned by 10am
All waste foodstuff must be taken to the one of the many nearby bins. Do not leave food waste in the house it causes smells, fly infestation, maggots

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 15859/AL
Property # 8017735
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

About the area

Lagos

Located in Lagos, this holiday home is near the beach. While the natural beauty of Praia da Luz and Porto de Mos Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Marina de Lagos. Lagos Living Science Center and Lagos Cultural Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Lagos, Faro

What's nearby

  • Luz Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Praia da Luz - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Prainha - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Marina de Lagos - 11 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Dona Ana Beach - 12 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Lagos Station - 9 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Luz Beach Café - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Latitude Wine & Tapas - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lazuli - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪ZaZu Beach Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Saffron - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Fantastic location. Close to beach, lovely roof terrace. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Fantastic location. Close to beach, lovely roof terrace. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Fantastic location. Close to beach, lovely roof terrace.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fantastic location. Close to beach, lovely roof terrace.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fantastic location. Close to beach, lovely roof terrace.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fantastic location. Close to beach, lovely roof terrace. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Praia da Luz, Luz Beach and Golfo de Cádiz. Boavista Golf and Porto de Mos Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice place with a great view and very close to the beach. Perfect week for us in your house. We'll come back;-).
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay in Casa Meia, it‘s very close to the beach. From the rooftop you have a stunning view at the ocean and the nearby cliff. Our stay was completed with some nice hikes, cycling trips and evenings in the closeby beach bars.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2026
Hi, thanks for your nice review. So pleased you enjoyed your stay. Thanks again for looking after the house.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was very clean & well equipped Never been to Portugal before & found Luz a lovely place to stayPlenty of nice places to eat outOnly problem the week flew by to quickly Highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house

Perfect stay, thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Appartment! Clean, near to beach and pool.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Glorious location just off the best beach in the Algarve

Absolutely delightful stay in every way! The home is well designed for comfort and Madeleine was responsive and lovely to work with! So many places to eat out and grocery shopping within walking distance. We loved this place!! Totally recommend staying here!!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2025
Thanks tried to leave a 5 star for you but it wouldn't let me leave a 5 star for communication! I will sort it with VRBO when we get back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome home with amazing roof deck

We had the best time , Luz was the perfectPlace to stay while we explored the AlgarveWe will be back
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great place and location

5 towels in total, not enough for a week otherwise the house was brilliant, everything than the towels
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Well-equipped house at a great location

We really enjoyed our stay at Casa Meia. It is really close to the beach and has a great roof terrace and a balcony. Also, it is has everything you need for a great stay at Praia da Luz. The owner responded to all our queries really quickly and was very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2022
Thank you so much for your nice review of Casa Meia and for looking after the house.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Johnkev

Brilliant, couldn’t ask for better position or conditions.
Stayed 22 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Property

This property is in a fantastic location everything on the door step if you don't want to drive. The house was spotless and everything you need for a home from home holiday. Attention to detail was a credit to the owners. We will return.
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2023
Thanks Eric
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful place to stay

We've just returned from two excellent weeks at Maddie's house. As previous guests have commented, it is in the perfect location; only a few minutes walk from the facilities of the Luz Bay Hotel in one direction and the beach and restaurants in the other. The house has everything you need for the perfect holiday. The lounge balcony is a great place for breakfast/ lunch and the rooftop terrace was always in full sun and a comfortable place to sunbathe on the loungers provided. We have already recommended it to friends and family and hope ti return again one day.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Delightful Welcoming Apartment

We had a wonderful 10 days at Casa Meia. The apartment was in a great location, minutes from the beach, restaurants and bars. It was immaculately clean and well maintained. The space was superb, very well equipped and furnished. Maddie and the property agent Mieke were really helpful and communicative. Highly recommended and would love to return.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2023
Thank you for your lovely review.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A perfect location!

We had an amazing 2 week holiday at Casa Meia. The house was perfect in every way possible and Madeleine could not have been more helpful with the booking and any questions we may have had. The property’s location is excellent, very close to the beach, pools and restaurants. This was our first visit to Portugal and we will definitely be returning. The area and weather was fantastic. We had a couple of barbeques on the roof terrace, which is definitely a beautiful feature to the house. We would highly recommend Casa Meia and it’s location, Praia da Luz.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thanks for such a great review. Look forward to helping you with future holidays.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lovely place to escape to with all the comforts of home

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Maddie's lovely property. It had all the facilities we could have asked for. The roof terrace was gorgeous with its roof garden feel, barbecue, sea views and varied seating. The lounge balcony was great for breakfast the sun and a cooler place to be later I the day. Being 5 min from a gorgeous beach and good restaurants was brilliant. We had access to 3 different hotel pools all of which were really nice. Luz is a great destination and going in June meant it was pretty quiet which was wonderful! We would definitely go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thanks for your nice comments. Reviews help so much with our ratings. So thanks again for taking the time to do so.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect!

A beautiful fully renovated house with the bonus of a gorgeous roof terrace with built in barbecue for cooking and dining outside. Only two minutes walk from the beautiful beach and restaurants at Praia da Luz and a little further to the main supermarkets. Use of the pools at Luz Bay hotel round the corner and the excellent tennis courts proved a hit too! Couldn’t fault it and Maddies communication throughout was immaculate. Would definitely recommend! Thanks again Maddie 👍
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Couldn't be better !

Just returned from a super week at Casa Meia. The apartment surpassed its description and photos on the web site and Madeline couldn't have been more prompt and helpful with all our enquiries throughout the booking. The apartments location was excellent and was within very easy walking distance of the beach, restaurants and supermarkets. We especially loved the roof terrace and ended up there at the end of every night to enjoy some stunning star gazing ! The apartment had everything we could need and became a home from home very quickly. The best compliment we can leave is that we can't wait to get a chance to go back again !
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thanks so much for the great review and for looking after our house.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Americans

Great location and explanation of the area. We wouldn't have known about the fantastic fisherman's trail without the visitors book we found at the apartment. Only trip up was finding the actual apartment(bring a photo). To improve experience please provide appliance instructions in English.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2024
Hi Blair, thanks for your review. There are instructions for all appliances in the bottom drawer in the kitchen. I will check to make sure they are in English when we go again in June. If you think it would help I will add a picture of the house to the printed map and instructions that were given to you when you collected the key. Thanks again for looking after the house and hope you enjoyed your stay. Maddie.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

24th June 2013

My husband and I first stayed at this townhouse in June 2008. It was all that the write-up promised, it was fitted out like home and we could ask for nothing more. It's position is fabulous, close to the beach and within easy walking distance to resturants and shops. We enjoyed our stay there so much that we booked for the next year 2009 and have visited every year since with a booking made for 2013. Without doubt we feel very comfortable in this townhouse!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Excellent Situation

We spent 7 nights in this lovely clean apartment which we have stayed in before. Location is fantastic, on this occasion we did not hire a car and public transport was excellent. The owners were great in advising us how to get from airport to Casa Meia, it all went smoothlyl. This time we took some friends with us and they would have no hesitation in going back to this lovely homely apartment. The beach is less than five minutes away there are numerous restaurants open and the weather was fantastic. Roof terrace just excellent. We walked across the tops to Lagos, a lovely walk with fantastic scenery. We will be back.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thanks for leaving such a good review and glad you enjoyed your stay again. Madeleine
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Casa Meia

We have now stayed in this accommodation for 5 years in a row, and I think that says it all. The house itself has superb facilities and the roof terrace is far better than the photographs illustrate. Location-wise you are a two-minute walk to the beach and for such a small village Luz has an excellent choice of restaurants-all of which are within a ten-minute walk of the house. The property itself is always well maintained, with maid service twice a week, and we have always found the staff at the Ocean Club friendly and helpful. I revert back to the first line of this review-5 years in row means there is something about both the accommodation and the resort which places them above the run-of-the-mill properties on offer, and I would not hesitate to recommend both.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful house and perfect location

We loved this property from day 1!! We stayed in Madeline’s house for 2 weeks and couldn’t fault it in any way. First the house was immaculate and so clean. It is modern and has excellent WiFi. It had everything you needed as a home. There are three levels and the rooftop terrace and outdoor bbq was the icing on the cake with the sun shining there until late evening you could sit out and have dinner there too. The proximity to the beach and cafe’s, restaurants etc was perfect for us. Having the access to the Luz Bay Hotel pools also was welcome on the days when a beach break was needed. You can also use their tennis courts too. The mid week cleaning service was also great to freshen up the house. There were two great showers in the house with instant hot water. If anything could be improved it is having the air con working in the bedrooms given weather was especially warm this year the bedrooms did tend to get very warm. There was plug in fans available and we did use this to help. We would love to return to this property next year and would highly recommend a stay here
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2024
So pleased you enjoyed your holiday. Thank you for your great review. We will look into the aircon issue for next summer. We don't rent it with this because it gets left on with windows open. Electricity is so expensive there now. We may add an extra cost if guests want to use it. Thanks again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastische plek, heerlijk huis en prachtig dakterras met uitkijk op zee.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maison spacieuse, bien équipée, plusieurs balcons dont une terrasse sur le toit très appréciable qui offre une belle vue. Il faisant bon à l’intérieur malgré la chaleur extérieur. Le ménage en milieu de séjour est appréciable. Plage et commerces accessibles à quelques minutes à pied se qui est un plus. Seul bémol, les places de parking, énormément de monde et très peu de places.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2026
Dear Melanie, thank you for your nice review. Yes parking can be an issue especially in August.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Logement vraiment propre est très bien situé, à quelques minutes à pied de la plage, accès aux piscines de l'hôtel.Nous avons passer vraiment un agréable séjour ou le logement est vraiment bien équipée et très propre. Ce quenous avons apprécié c'est la vue sur la mer depuis le solarium. Maddie répond rapidement. Nous reviendrons certainement.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2026
Dear Cindy, thank you for your nice review. so pleased you enjoyed your time at Casa meia.

About the host

Hosted by madeleine taylor

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Hi, thank you for looking at our house. My name is Madeleine Taylor and I live with my husband of 42 years, John. We have traveled all over Europe but fell in love with Portugal 22 years ago and have owned a property there for the past 21 years. Casa Meia is our second house in Praia da Luz. We bought the first house with another couple who decided they wanted to sell after 5 years. We loved Luz so decided to buy another house here. Casa Meia was perfect for us being so close to the beach and restaurants. The airport is only 50 mins and with no time difference from the UK it is a stress free destination. The picture above is my husbands 65th birthday party held on the roof terrace in April. ( I am the blonde curly one!)

Why they chose this property

Loved the close proximity to the beautiful beach and easy access to so many other areas. As we had sold the previous house and split the proceeds we decided to call the house 'half a house' in Portuguese. The beach in Lagos is Maia Praia which means half a beach so we called the house Casa Maia. Our maid fell about laughing so we explained why we had so named the house. She explained that 'Maia' also means sock so she couldn't understand why we had called our house sock house. The spelling has changed to Meia which is now correct. The Portuguese people are so friendly and if you can venture out of Luz and find one of the local restaurants or grill houses you can find wonderful lively company and very cheap meals.

What makes this property unique

Casa Meia has a superb roof terrace with a large BBQ. It is great watching the sunset and listen to the sea whilst relaxing and watching John cooking at the BBQ (can't understand, he never cooks at home!) might be sometime to do with the large G&T. A great place to unwind after such busy days! Our guests now have use of the all the pools, the pool bar and restaurant at the lovely Luz Bay Hotel which is less than 100 metres from the house.

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