We were staying at Vilamoura for the first time, having visited for the day last year, and wanted something that was close enough to the Marina without the need for hiring a car.
The apartment is very spacious and has two terraces, a small one and a large one. The small one is ideal for just watching the hustle and bustle of the world go by, and the large one is perfect for relaxing, dining and drying wet clothes.
The apartment is within walking distance of literally everything - the beach, the shops, the marina... everything.
The pool was wonderful, with an entry key, so it was for the exclusive use of residents, and it was lovely and quiet, even though we were there in the height of the season.
The kitchen is well fitted, with everything you will need, the lounge / dining area is huge, and the bedrooms are very spacious. We chose to use the sofa bed too, so two of our party didn't need to share a room. Having two bathrooms, both equipped with a shower just made everything that bit more simple.
There are a couple of televisions, but we didn't use them, and we were able to use the wifi, so the children were all happy!
Communication with the owner was very helpful, clear and efficient, so I felt reassured before we arrived.
Overall, we were really happy with the place. No need for a car, plenty of bars and restaurants right on the doorstep, a wonderful cafe directly opposite, which is really reasonably priced, and plenty of supermarkets within a short distance.
All in all, the place was great and I'd certainly book again.