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2 Bedroom Spacious Apartment With Seaview & Balcony Very Close To Lovely Beach

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Sao Rafael beach (voted 4th best beach in Europe and in the Easyjet advert!)
Sao Rafael beach
Looking out to sea at Sao Rafael beach
Swimming pools (child and main pool)
The main pool

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4925.7 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pool
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Albufeira, Algarve
  • Sao Rafael Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Albufeira Marina
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Albufeira Old Town Square
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Portimao (PRM)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

2 Bedroom Spacious Apartment With Seaview & Balcony Very Close To Lovely Beach

The apartment is light, airy and spacious, with an open plan living area, large balcony and 2 large bedrooms with built in wardrobes. The apartment is on one level only so is ideal for younger children.

• 2 spacious twin bedrooms (in 1 room the beds can be positioned together to mKe a kingsize bed)

• 1 family bathroom with toilet, shower over bath, basin and bidet

• lounge offers comfortable sofa and arm chairs, wifi/tv/dvd, ipod docking station, book library, dining table and chairs

• large balcony leading off lounge that offers a sea view. Outside table and chairs provided for outside dining.

• fully furnished kitchen with appliances such as a microwave and washing machine, coffee machine (Dolce Gusto MiniMe), crockery, saucepans etc.

There is also an iron/ironing board and hair dryer.

• all bed linen and bathroom/kitchen towels are provided. Please provide your own beach/pool towels.

• mid stay maid service included in rental for cleaning/linen change for stays of 11 days or more (additional maid service available for an additional fee for shorter stays)

• high chair and cot are also available on request (cot is for an additional fee)

There are small heaters and fans in each of the rooms and there is a log fire / wood burner in the lounge (small additional fee charged in winter for logs)

The property has a full rental licence and has been safety checked (gas/electric/fire) with first aid kit provided and carbon monoxide tester installed.

Wi-fi is available in the apartment and can also be organised to be available in the pool area for a small fee (through the office).

Sao Rafael is a peaceful, quiet and attractive area and is a popular choice for both families and couples. As well as boasting a number of beautiful beaches, coastal walks and fantastic restaurants there are also plenty of attractions in the area to keep children happy. Visitors to Sao Rafael regularly fall in love with the area and come back year after year. Sao Rafael is a 40 minute drive from faro airport, and is located a few kilometers from the town of Albufeira.

The apartment is located in the desirable Sao Rafael village, and is set in several acres of mature tropical gardens.This first floor apartment is set in attractive, well kept communal grounds and the complex boasts both a large adult swimming pool and a smaller children’s pool for the use of owner's guests. The apartment enjoys a sea view and it is only a 5 minute walk away from one of the area’s nicest beaches.

The 2 twin bedroom apartment comfortably sleeps 4 people. The self catering apartment comes fully furnished and a cot and high chair are also available on request.There are small balconies in both bedrooms (one with a sea view, one with a garden view) and a large balcony off the lounge that comes with an additional table and 4 chairs, so you can sit and enjoy the sea view.

There are a wide selection of restaurants, bars and shops in the area, as well as a number of other beautiful beaches for you to enjoy. The old town of Albufeira is a 5 minute drive away and the Albufeira marina is only a few minutes drive away. There is also a range of high quality golf courses in the area.

The apartment is set in attractive, mature gardens on an apartment complex. The apartment is located on the first floor and is accessible up a flight of stairs. (may not be suitable for someone with very restricted mobility)

There is a large balcony with a sea view off the lounge and 2 smaller balconies off each bedroom.

There is a large kidney shaped swimming pool (shallow at one end and a much deeper end suitable for diving) and a smaller, separate children's pool suitable for younger children.

There are plenty of sun loungers around the pools for the use of guests, sun shades and tables and chairs. There is plenty of shade available if wanted.

There is an office where you can get information on any aspect of your holiday and a communal games area with vending machine.

There is also plenty of free communal parking available within the grounds.

A welcome information pack is provided (hard copy in apartment and can also be provided by email prior to arrival) which gives directions and details of restaurants, supermarkets, tourist attractions etc..

Property manager

Alex Esland

Languages

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Pool
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Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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 no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 141061/AL

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Albufeira

Located in Albufeira, this apartment is in a rural area and near the beach. Albufeira Marina and Balaia Golf Village are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sao Rafael Beach and Gale Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Aqualand Algarve and Krazy World Zoo. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Albufeira, Algarve

What's nearby

  • Sao Rafael Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Arrifes Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Albufeira Marina - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • The Strip - 10 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Tunes Station - 16 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Praia de São Rafael - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Clube Pesca e Náutica Desportiva de Albufeira - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pool Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪São Rafael - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Praia da Coelha - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does 2 Bedroom Spacious Apartment With Seaview & Balcony Very Close To Lovely Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is 2 Bedroom Spacious Apartment With Seaview & Balcony Very Close To Lovely Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 2 Bedroom Spacious Apartment With Seaview & Balcony Very Close To Lovely Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 Bedroom Spacious Apartment With Seaview & Balcony Very Close To Lovely Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 2 Bedroom Spacious Apartment With Seaview & Balcony Very Close To Lovely Beach located?

This family-friendly Albufeira apartment building is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Sao Rafael Beach and Arrifes Beach. Albufeira Old Town Square and Albufeira Marina are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 33 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emma R., Cawood Selby

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

Wonderful

We’ve just returned form a wonderful relaxing 10 days from beautiful Sou Rafael, The apartment didn’t disappoint, it was clean comfortable and has everything we needed for our stay, There’s a lovely pool a short walk through the complex with ample beds and space ( I can imagine it gets quite busy in non Covid times), the beach is only a 5 min walk away and is absolutely stunning, but was very crowded. We hired a car which we found essential as we could visit other larger beaches which gave us more space, and made access to the local bigger supermarkets (Aldi/ Lidl) nice and easy, we also had a day out to a water park with the kids which we highly recommend, The resort/ area itself was extremely quite which is obviously down to covid, but we enjoyed the peace and quite, We would definitely return ☺️
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Robert S.

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

Urlaub an der Algarve

Alles prima

10/10 Excellent

tim f., suffolk

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

Sao Rafael September

Excellent location for beach and far enough away from Albufeira
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Judith E.

Lovey relaxing holiday

Beautiful apartment with lovely views in a lovely area
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W., Hemel HEMPSTEAD

Perfect home

The apartment was absolutely fabulous. Well equipped and very welcoming.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Geraint R., Anglesey, North Wales

Very spacious apartment with lovely balcony in a great position near beautiful beach.

Ideal location for most beautiful beach in Portugal. Set in a nice and well kept apartment complex with large communal pool with small bar and cafe open all day. Had a really nice holiday with Alex responding to minor issues (wi-fi) very promptly. Apartment has all you need for self catering and bonus beach stuff in the cupboards. Very comfy lounge and great palm tree outlook from balcony towards Sao Rafael beach. Beds are comfy but one is very firm and squeaky. Can be hot at night but a nice breeze can be had if you leave some shutters open (safe to do so and quiet at night). All in all would be very happy to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Donna T.

Great property! Fantastic location!

My family of 4 stayed at this Sao Rafael apartment in August 2018. We had a fantastic holiday. The apartment is situated in a very peaceful setting , is very well equipped and is super comfortable. Great place to relax after a day out. The local area is fantastic . The beach is only a few minutes walk away and is stunning. The pool is nice too and it was possible to get sun beds for all the family- even in August. There are lots of great restaurants locally too. We will definitely be visiting this apartment again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Wade V.

Amazing. Again!

Wonderful time. What a great apartment. Spacious and comfortable. We will be back. Thank you Alex
Stayed 10 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Maxine N.

The property is spacious, clean and tidy. Fully equipped with all necessary appliances.

A good property where guests feel welcome and made to feel at home.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anna F.

Such a brilliant family holiday!

Apartment was like a home from home. Lovely and comfortable - new Dolce Gusto coffee machine, internet TV for those times when kids (and parents!) need some downtime after a busy day st the beach. Lots of lovely local eateries and not far to old town or marina if want a change. Hope to be back!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wade V.

Wonderful home for family holiday

Fantastic spacious, clean and well looked after home. ( it really did feel like home and very hard to leave.) great big balcony, which we used as our dining room. Comfy beds and an abundance of extra bedding (hair dryer, iron, bucket and spade, Beach mats, etc) well equipped kitchen. Very spacious. Awesome location, a few minutes walk to 2 stunning beaches, a great beach restaurant (a Sardinia - pria do Arrifas) Near enough to albufeira to benefit from supermarkets, but far enough away to avoid it. There is not a bad point about this place on my mind. Alex is amazing, very prompt communication and extremely accommodating. One week just wasn't enough. Thank you Alex
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jo G.

Really lovely and well located apartment

Well, where do I start! The apartment was spacious, nicely decorated and well maintained and you could see the sea from the rear property windows. It was less than two minutes walk to reach the complex reception/office where staff were very friendly and extremely helpful. The swimming pools were less than three minutes walk from the apartment and have toilets and shower facilities available and also an indoor area with a vending machine for snacks, etc. The smaller pool came up to our knees, (just right for the toddler in our group) and the larger pool had graded depths, starting at approx 1metre down to 2 metres. Both pools were clean but be aware that they are not heated! The poolside area was always clean and there was plenty of sun loungers for everyone. The nearest 'supermarket' was approx 15 minutes walk and provided the basics but was a bit expensive. I would recomend driving to Apolonia where there is a much bigger store which also stocked English food brands which was ideal for me with my two fussy children! Sao Rafael beach was approx 5 to 10 minutes walk from the apartment and is truly amazing. Although it is very small, it is picturesque and has 1 restaurant where you can have a sit down meal or you can buy ice creams/drinks to take to the beach. There are toilet facilities and part of the beach is allocated for sun umbrellas if you need. The sand is lovely and soft, the sea has gentle waves and is ideal for swimming but be careful as when the tide goes out there are some big rocks just under the surface. Gale (pronounced Gar-lay) beach is approx 15 minutes drive away and is also a lovely beach. It's a bit bigger than Sao Rafael and has a choice of two restaurants to purchase food, drinks etc. Toilets are also available. The sand here is also soft but the sea is a bit choppy, more suited to surfing than swimming. We ate at a couple of local restaurants and were very happy with the food and service but mostly we catered for ourselves at the apartment which had everything we needed. And finally, huge praise and thanks to the owner, who prior to our holiday, supplied us with very user friendly directions to drive from the airport to our apartment as well as to local beaches, restaurants and places of interest etc, we didn't get lost once! And when I became ill whilst on holiday she was easy to contact and very supportive with ideas on how I could extend my stay if it had been needed. Have already recommended!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Nice apartment

Swedish family, 2 kids (11 & 13) Very nice apartment with everything you need. Good distance to Albufeira. Superb beaches nearby. Perfect location for lazy holiday.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

Paradise

All the information received was 'spot-on'. The apartment was well equipped, spacious, clean and comfortable. The pool was in an idyllic situation, very inviting, as was the beach----all contributing to a wonderful relaxing holiday. Thank you. B. and M.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Patricia V.

Lovely apartment in a small exclusive complex

The apartment is well maintained, very comfortable and has everything you could possibly need for a holiday - sheer luxury to sit on the balcony in the glorious sun, looking out to the sea and enjoying a refreshing drink! Sao Rafael has the advantage of being a small exclusive complex with lovely gardens. It has its own well maintained swimming pool and toddler pool, an ideal area for sun-bathing as well as having shaded areas and its only a 2 minute walk from the apartment to the pool area. The lovely beach is only a short walk away - it's a fantastic sandy beach, ideal for building sandcastles! There's also has a nice bar/restaurant there. We had a great holiday with lovely weather - we can thoroughly recommend the apartment and its location and we will definitely be returning later this year!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Lovely, homely apartment. Great place to stay

Lovely apartment with all the necessary mod cons to make your holiday an enjoyable stay. The apartment is furnished with a homely feel, allowing you to chill out from the moment you arrive. The apartment pool is very nice with plenty of shade to be able to get away from the heat on the very warm days, there is a childrens pool so the little ones can play safely. The beach is within a few minutes walk, very clean and has a nice bar/restaurant on it. There are a number of restaurants within walking distance and a small supermarket also within easy reach. A lovely apartment, in a very pretty location would definitely visit again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

thomas j.

Lovely clean quiet apartment

Slept 4 of us easily. Clean quite and well located for beaches and activities. Kitchen was well stocked with everything that you could need. Lounge was very comfortable and well stocked with books, information and electrical equipment. Will be returning again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Lovely relaxing place to stay

Beautiful location. The apartment is about 5 minute's walk from the sandy beach which has sunbeds and a bar/restaurant. Lovely for watching the sun go down. The gardens and pool area near the apartment are attractive too. The apartment is clean, spacious and well appointed. The balcony also has a sea view. The owner was very helpful and easy to deal with. No query was too much effort. She told us about all the restaurants in the area and the best places to visit. We had a lovely holiday and will be coming back again this year.

10/10 Excellent

Gert S.

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

Unterkunft mit Meerblick liegt nur ca. 500 m vom Strand entfernt.

Da wir einen Wagen geliehen haben, konnten wir uns in den 14 Tagen die herrliche Landschaften und die interessanten Orte westlich von Albufeira anschauen und auch einige Wanderungen machen.
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Francisco B., Valencia, España

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

Muy bien

Estupendo
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Luisa D.

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

Demasiado tranquilo

Demasiado lejos de todo, sin ningun tipo de facilidades (no supermercado, tiendas, bares, restaurantes...). Sucio, mobiliario muy viejo, cuarto de baño viejo e incómodo, muy poca iluminación. Colchones muy duros e incómodos, paredes muy sucias con necesidad de pintura. Armarios llenos de cosas y con olor a humedad. Increíble un congelador en una habitación haciendo ruido. Salida demasiado temprano y encima el dueño nos dijo que podian venir a las 9 a traer algo de mobiliario. Piscina siempre llena, aprnas la hemos podido disfrutar. Lo único bueno lo apartado que está de todo si tu finalidad es descansar.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manfred V.

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

Gute Lage

Sehr schöne Lage in Strandnähe mit schönem Blick auf Palmen und das Meer. Ohne Mietwagen sollte der/die Gäste gut zu Fuß sein
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniela F.

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

Excelente

Excelente
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Joaquim luis c.

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

Bom

Bom
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Ulrich K.

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

Großzügige Wohnung in gepflegter Anlage

Strand in 5 min zu Fuß erreichbar. Anlage mit Pool sehr gepflegt. Wohnungseinrichtung bereits etwas älter. Wohnungseinteilung und Größe sehr gut.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Alex Esland

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I am based in Buckinghamshire in the UK and manage the apartment rentals for our family owned apartment. My parents purchased the property over 25 years ago and we have spent a number of memorable family holidays over the years at our apartment. There is a 'home away from home' feel to the property and we take pride in making it as comfortable and enjoyable for our guests as possible. We still use the apartment for our own family holidays throughout the year (with a number of teachers in the family we are lucky enough to get plenty of holiday time!) which means we are able to regularly maintain the property and buy new bits and pieces for it. This hopefully means our guests have everything there that they could possibly want during their stay.

Why they chose this property

I remember first visiting the apartment as a child when it was still a building site, and as a family we all climbed a ladder to the first floor (obviously little in the way of health and safety considerations in those days...!) to get an idea of the view the property would have. It was beautiful...the sun was shining, the sea looked so blue and you could see boats sailing past, and there was open space and countryside all around us. (Whilst it remains a lovely spot it was even more beautiful then given how untouched that little corner of the Algarve was at the time). Since then, we have gone back to Sao Rafael year after year, preferring it to so many other parts of the Algarve, as well as other parts of the world, and we are happy that we made a fantastic choice when we chose our little spot on the Algarve coast.

What makes this property unique

The apartment is right on the edge of the Sao Rafael complex which not only gives it great views of the sea from the lounge and front bedroom, and pretty views of countryside from the back bedroom, but it also feels private and benefits from being a lovely quiet spot. It is spacious, light and airy and is blessed with sunshine pouring through the windows throughout the day. You can enjoy watching the sunrise from the main balcony, whilst sat enjoying your breakfast (if you are an early bird!) and you will also enjoy some spectacular sunsets in the evening out of the back windows of the property.

As it is so close to the coast you will also benefit from the sea breezes which are great on a hot evening.

The apartment is set in mature tropical gardens with plenty of pretty flowers and plants to enjoy, providing you with various Mediterranean scents as you walk along the paths to the apartment and to the swimming pools. (The pools are a 2 minute stroll from the apartment).

The beach is only a short walk from the apartment and is widely known to be one of the best beaches in the area. It has in fact been voted the 4th best beach in Europe and is currently featured in the Easyjet TV advert!

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English