Lovely family villa with private pool, Lagos - 19044/AL
*Please see our full Rental Terms and Conditions which are attached under the heading of 'Rental Agreement'. They are more flexible than VRBO allows us to state! Also, please note that stays of under 5 days will incur an additional charge for cleaning.*
This 3/4-bedroom villa with private pool is tastefully decorated and an ideal location for a family holiday.
The accommodation is spacious and has 3 large bedrooms, 2 en-suite bathrooms and a family bathroom which is located on the ground floor.
A further attraction of this villa is free high speed fibre internet wih enterprise grade WiFi throughout and premium UK TV channels. It also has the ability to use your own entertainment system with the 75 inch home cinema system.
The property also has a 4th bedroom, ideal for teenagers, as it is located on the lower ground floor adjacent to the state of the art games room complete with cinema room, pool table, games table and bar. In this area there is also a 4th bathroom with washing machine and dryer. Access to this section of the house is via the pool area and lower terrace.
As the villa is on 3 levels it may be unsuitable for persons with reduced mobility.
The beauty of this villa is its location although a car is recommended, it is not essential. The villa is close to 2 large supermarkets, and the centre of Lagos with all its amenities are less than a 15-minute walk away. The beaches can be reached on foot or local transport is available to visit the many coves.
In the evening enjoy a walk along the Avenida dos Descobrimentos to the Fort and watch the sun setting over the sea, before enjoying a beautiful meal in one of the many restaurants.
The town of Lagos is full of restaurants, cafes and bars to suit everyone offering a vibrant and exciting atmosphere with street entertainers, craft stalls and musicians making your holiday one to remember.
Lagos also offer an award winning marina with bars and restaurants, where you can also arrange a selections of boat trips and excursions.
Please contact us to arrange private taxi transfers from the airport .
Property manager
Algarve Retreats
Languages
English, Portuguese
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Linen / Towel Change intervals
1 -7 days - No Change
12 - 14 days - Change day 6 / 7
All additional holiday extras, including cots, highchairs, additional beds, food packs, trips, excursions and car hire must be paid for in advance.
Please see our full Rental Terms and Conditions which are attached under the heading of 'Rental Agreement'.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 19044/AL
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Lagos
Located in Lagos, this villa is near theme parks and by the sea. While the natural beauty of Dona Ana Beach and Porto de Mos Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Marina de Lagos.
Travelling with kids? Consider Discoveries Wax Museum and Lagos Living Science Center. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
Ponta da Piedade Lagos Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
Camilo Beach - 10 min drive - 4.0 km
Getting around
Lagos Station - 18 min walk
Portimao (PRM) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
Burger King - 17 min walk
Happy Sumo - 10 min walk
Pool Side Bar Hotel Tivoli Lagos - 12 min walk
Calhou - 13 min walk
Pastelaria Ruby Pedra Alçada Lagos - 14 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Lovely family villa with private pool, Lagos - 19044/AL have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Lovely family villa with private pool, Lagos - 19044/AL pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Lovely family villa with private pool, Lagos - 19044/AL?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lovely family villa with private pool, Lagos - 19044/AL?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Lovely family villa with private pool, Lagos - 19044/AL located?
This family-friendly Lagos villa is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Sao Sebastiao Church and Marina de Lagos. Lagos Living Science Center and Discoveries Wax Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km). Lagos Station is 18 minutes by foot.
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We loved our stay. Its easy walking distance to the Marina and old town. The place was well furnished and well maintained, with plenty of room and plenty to do. We'd definitely stay again.
With 4 teenagers the villa was a perfect choice.
Plenty of space.
Pool was cleaned and checked regularly which was reassuring.
We made use of the home from home facilities.
We walked into the old town and marina which took about 20 minutes. Also walked to Praia meia. The hill back to the villa is steep but we're all relatively fit so was managable.
Ben met us on our arrival with keys and instructions, good communication.
All in a brilliant stay. Lagos is a wonderful place to explore and relax.
regularly
The villa was very good, but it is at the top of a hill, beds were comfortable. The kitchen was amazing. The pool was excellent, my 3 year old granddaughter was in the water nearly all day. It was a very nice place to stay and we all had an amazing time
We loved the spaciousness of this house and the air conditioning and the little pool on the terrace with floaties in it for use and the pool table. The kitchen worked fine, the space was comfortable and so were the beds.
Some of us walked the 20 minutes to downtown; others took our car instead to avoid the hill, tho parking downtown is a bit tricky. We took the car to get to the beach for kayaking.
Beth W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Veronika L.
2 Jan 2024
Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Overall good
The villa was large and spacious. It is showing signs of wear and tear and requires some maintenance but it didn't hinder the experience. The view from bedrooms and terrace is disappointing. The check in wasn't smooth as although we had to call them 1h in advance to notify of our arrival time they were still 20 min late and didn't even apologize or try to call us to advise.
Lots of kitchen utensils but most of them were dirty.
Overall we did enjoy our stay but we expected better.
Veronika L.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
4/10 Poor
Aileen L.
9 Aug 2023
Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Lagos trip
We were very excited to stay at this place but when we arrived we were sorely disappointed. Off the bat, we found out that there’s only AC in the kitchen/living room and 2 bedrooms upstairs. It was advertised as AC house. Then we found out the AC remote is broken. Then we started using the washing machine only to find water all over the floor. No one told us we needed to do something with the hose to keep the water from leaking. The dryer doesn’t work, clothes do not dry completely. The best thing about the place is the location. The kitchen was also very nice. Needless to say, our 7 day stay at this place was disappointing.
We had an absolutely beautiful time staying in this home. I almost wish I had stayed at a worse place because I would have seen more of Lagos.
We chose this place after seeing the kitchen, and it definitely lived up to expectations. We cooked something new every night and found all the pots and pans and utensils would could possibly need. The dishwasher made it easy to keep pace. More than enough counter space, and a TON of pantry, refridgerator and freezer space.
The pool and back porches get plenty of sun during the day, and a nice hilltop view. We had an idyllic time watching the birds flying around near sunset.
There are two supermarkets within a 5 minute walk, a laundromat 10 minutes away, a butcher nearby, a calisthenics outdoor gym, and plenty of restaurants and cafes and shops. For all your adventuring, you can use thevpatking spot, or rely on quick ride sharing trips with bolt.
The host was super accomodating and flexible. Our other plans had fallen through and they were very kind with our last minute scrambling to find lodging. I'm glad we ended up here, because it is much better!
We were two travelers using both of the upstairs beds, and we vastly underutilized the space. This place would be great for a larger group and I'll be looking here first for my next trip to Lagos.
Spacious and comfortable with a few small but important tweaks needed
A lovely spacious house. A great place to stay if you are a family with teenagers and or young adults. There are a lot of positives about this house and we had an really lovely time. The rooms are spacious and there is plenty of storage and bathrooms for a comfortable stay. The games room is a real bonus and the management company were great at sorting new darts for the dart board given that there were lots there just all broken. The dart board and pool table were a real hit with the kids. Its just a shame these things werent checked before arrival. A heap of broken equipment is not a great impression. The beds in the main rooms were really comfortable and that is a a game changer for me. Aircon was very welcome but just a shame it isnt in the smaller bedroom or the bedroom in the games room where our eldest boy chose to sleep.
Overall the house is great, but I would say looking tired and dated and in need of love in some areas. However, I feel if this was the case the rental price would go up considerably, and for us, this was an affordable holiday. The pool was lovely and cleaned twice during our stay. Again there are a few things that should be done so that the overall impact of the house isnt spoilt. Eg, one sunbed was broken and had to be moved away. The sun umbrella was broken, therefore again leaving an uncared for impression. The sunbeds were very dirty and needed wiping before using. But would I stay here again, yes for the space, parking, comfort and affordability.
Die Villa hat eine gute Lage (ca. 12 Minuten zum Stadtzentrum) und ist sehr gut ausgestattet. Die vier Bäder waren bei acht Leuten optimal. Der Pool ist warm und macht viel Spaß. Auch im Innenraum gab es genug Plätze für alle und es war cool auf verschiedenen Ebenen zu leben. Die Villa grenzt allerdings direkt an die Nachbarn und die haben auch direkten Blick auf unseren Pool und wir können sehen was sie draußen auf dem Balkon zum Abendbrot essen. Hat aber nicht weiter gestört. Insgesamt eine tolle Unterkunft. Komme gerne wieder!
The house was great, the location was great we had a good time there nice and quiet location close to the supermarket and the town centre. Beaches within 20 minutes of the property.
We were very pleased with this property. It was very spacious inside and lots of seating areas outside. Close to supermarkets and shops and not too far to the marina and the beach. This villa had everything we needed. We enjoyed our stay.
La villa a de nombreux atouts. Elle est à côté de nombreux commerces. Elle est très bien équipée, agréable, ensoleillée.
La société qui gère la gestion est réactive, répond rapidement aux questions et attentes.
Il faut préciser que l’accès à la chambre située au niveau de la piscine se fait par l’extérieur ce qui est gênant si petits enfants. Il n’y a par ailleurs aucune protection pour la piscine (alarme, barrière...)
We were 6 adults (3 couples) stayed at this lovely villa. The pool, which we used daily, was just beautiful.
It was a 20 minute walk to the old town and a steep climb to get back to the villa.
We really enjoyed our stay there!
Carla M.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2019
8/10 Good
John B.
12 Jun 2019
Lovely stay in Villa Afrique Lagos
A very spacious property with a pool and games room the children enjoyed very much. The air conditioning was very efficient and quiet, and although it’s a large property to clean the cleaners had done a good job. The walk into Lagos was reasonable but quite a steep hill to get back to the property. It’s a pity the person who met us didn’t give us the combination to the key safe as we didn’t all go out together and there was only one key, and they didn’t explain the recycling arrangement for the area. The car hire Algarve Retreats arranged for us was excellent and the transfer they arranged was also excellent with friendly and good drivers. We all enjoyed our stay very much.
John B.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2019
10/10 Excellent
Melanie P.
21 Jan 2019
Great location, great value
Villa Afrique was a great stay for our family winter holiday. Well located near grocery stores and an easy walk to the old town of Lagos, marina and beaches. The beds are comfortable and the two upstairs rooms were warm. The two single rooms were very chilly and damp, but likely appreciated in summer. Fireplace is great to take the night chill away but you will need to find your own wood. Expect to supply your own hand soap, shampoo, laundry soap, dishwasher soap and toilet paper. Great all day sun at the pool and deck. We found it to be overall great value and great neighbourhood.
Melanie P.
Stayed 17 nights in Dec 2018
10/10 Excellent
Peter B., Shoreham By Sea
2 Dec 2018
Comfortable, well presented and convenient
The villa is exactly as described on the website- there were no surprises. It is spacious, well presented and comfortable. The main living/ dining area is well equipped, the wifi is reliable and the range of television channels excellent. The pool table was a great hit and provided many evenings of competition. Villa Afrique is extremely convenient for food shopping, access to the motorway and a very easy walk to Lagos marina. Algarve Retreats manage it well.
Peter B.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2018
10/10 Excellent
Grace J.
19 Aug 2018
Clean, modern and nicely decorated, great living spaces and pool. Worked well for two families.
We were delighted with the place. It worked well for our two families of four. Great kitchen and living spaces and very nice pool. Three groceries within a 5-10 minute walk, and the old town 10-15. Located in a quiet neighborhood. Overall, an excellent place.
Grace J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
8/10 Good
claus o.
2 Aug 2018
Godt indrettet, god plads til 6 pers.Dejlig pool
Det var en god oplevelse at bo i denne villa, vi blev taget godt imod af Algarve Retreats, så ingen problemer.Der er indkøbs muligheder tæt på, men bedst at have bil da der er et stykke vej til havn og centrum,men godt med gratis P-muligheder,hyggelige små gader,med butikker og spisesteder, og husk at tage på grotte sightseeing det er pengene værd.
claus o.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018
About the host
Hosted by Algarve Retreats
Algarve Estate Management are an independent Property Management and Rental company with offices in the UK and in Portugal. As a première property rental company for Lagos and Luz, we are able to provide quality holiday accommodation to suit all budgets. Our other services include very competitive car hire and / or airport transfers as well as a full spectrum of holiday excursions and activities to assist you to book your perfect get away. Contact us or visit our website to find out more.
Why they chose this property
This property is fully licensed and registered with the Tourist Board of Portugal and is compliant with Portuguese laws relating to holiday rentals. Licence number 19044/AL