I loved my stay so much I bought the casa - it's genuinely close to the sea!

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A table with a glass top, surrounded by orange chairs, set on a balcony overlooking the sea.
A balcony with terracotta pots and a view of a beach and palm trees.
A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a television.
A neatly made bed with a heart-shaped pillow, two green pillows, and a white comforter. There are two bedside tables with lamps and a small drawer.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, a fruit bowl, and a microwave.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Praia da Luz

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Praia da Luz, Faro District
  • Place, Prainha
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Praia da Luz
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Luz Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portimao (PRM)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Lagos

Located in Lagos, this holiday home is near the beach. While the natural beauty of Praia da Luz and Dona Ana 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.
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Map
Praia da Luz, Faro District

What's nearby

  • Prainha - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Praia da Luz - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Luz Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Marina de Lagos - 13 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Dona Ana Beach - 14 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Lagos Station - 16 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Luz Beach Café - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Latitude Wine & Tapas - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lazuli - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪ZaZu Beach Club - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Saffron - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is I loved my stay so much I bought the casa - it's genuinely close to the sea! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at I loved my stay so much I bought the casa - it's genuinely close to the sea!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at I loved my stay so much I bought the casa - it's genuinely close to the sea!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at I loved my stay so much I bought the casa - it's genuinely close to the sea!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is I loved my stay so much I bought the casa - it's genuinely close to the sea! located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Golfo de Cádiz and Praia da Luz. Luz Beach and Boavista Golf are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 111 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views of the ocean from upstairs patio.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location. Stairs at night when using bathroom on middle floor could be a problem for some people.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property in a good location amazing sea views from the top patio excellent host responded to every question that was asked very quickly nothing to fault would happily stay again .
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house in the village near the beach.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second visit to Paul's place in Luz. Highly recommended.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous property with beautiful views, quiet location and attention to detail. Everything you need for a holiday had been thought about and provided.Host was speedy and helpful in all communications. Easy walking distance from the beaches, food shops and a variety of restaurants.It is also close to part of the Fisherman's trail which we explored for a couple of kms!Would thoroughly recommend the property to couples and small families.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
lovely property
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

An enjoyable stay

A beautiful area of the Algarve and a delightful cottage with lots of amenities to make our stay comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Casa do Monte was the perfect place to end our Portuguese vacation! Communication throughout the process from booking to check-in was amazing. The place was clean, quaint and fully equipped with everything we needed and very thoughtfully decorated. We stayed 6 nights. It is the perfect launch point to so many great destinations in the Algarve. It is very easy walking distance to so many great restaurants and gelato places :-). We tried a new restaurant every night and they did not disappoint. It is also easy walking distance to a well stocked grocery store to which we made daily stops. We had a car rental and parking was far easier than we expected. It is also a quiet location with an amazing patio overlooking the ocean. It was a very peaceful spot to do a bit of yoga! I would highly recommend this VRBO and its host! Thanks Paul!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We spent a week at Luz with our two teenage kids and thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The house is really nice, we found everything we needed, it is located at the edge of the town and the ocean view is beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fab villa

Great accommodation in an excellent location. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a terrific property. It is quiet, clean and comfortable. Perhaps best of all, it has a view of the sea that is tough to beat.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location in a beautiful beach town

Loved the ease of staying at Paul’s. There was everything you needed. Just so amazing to stay so close to the ocean. We would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Marvellous

Superb quiet location tucked away but with great sea views and close enough to local restaurants, bars and supermarkets.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent cottage in Luz

We love Praia da Luz and Casa do Monte added to the experience. A very well appointed property in a great spot, perfect for the two of us. Paul is a great host - 5 stars!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Very nice place in the best location, so close to the ocean and the beach. Luz is a lively town with good restaurants and all the amenities. Parking was no problem (April) and just a five minute walk away. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything as described. We had a great time in a lovely place. I can highly recommend the house to everyone.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome location

Great spot, restaurants, bars and beaches all a short walk. Car is not really needed if staying in the area. Visited many close by historical sites. Will return someday.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Wish We were still there!

What a lovely home. Great location! Wake up and drink our coffee on the upper balcony! Walkable community with everything you . Great for day trips.need
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Portugal vaca

Property was as listed, very clean, well stocked, great location. Lovely little town, great restaurants, beautiful view, apartment just steps from the “secret beach”. We enjoyed our stay. Kelly’s sports bar was our favourite restaurant! Paul and the property management team were very good to deal with.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

We were there already twice. This time in spring. Glorious flowers and landscapes!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

This was the best place we stayed at in Portugal! It has everything, beach right down the pathway,fantastic bar up the road, 10 minutes into Lagos. We really enjoyed are stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wonderful relaxing holiday

The Casa was every bit as lovely as we hoped, Paul sent great instructions on how to find it and check in was easy. Everything we needed was there and the water, coke and bottle of wine in the fridge was a lovely surprise. The beach really is a stones throw away and and although rocky we managed a few swims in the sea
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dreamy stay is Lagos

This is a slice of paradise. Minutes away from gorgeous beaches and water front restaurants. A perfect view of the ocean to have your morning coffee or glass of port before turning in for the night. Our stay here couldn’t have been better. Paul is a terrific host and once again Paul, thanks for sharing your slice of paradise with us.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

recommendable

Very nice two weeks at Casa. Beautiful view. Top service!
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2023
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