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Location and Charm Renovated town house a walk to beaches restaurants bars river

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers
Outdoor dining
Pool
Smart TV, DVD player, books, stereo
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Alvor, Alvor
  • Alvor Boardwalk
    6 min walk
  • Alvor Beach
    10 min walk
  • Tres Irmaos Beach
    19 min walk
  • Portimao (PRM)
    4 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Location and Charm Renovated town house a walk to beaches restaurants bars river

This tastefully restored town house, once a typical fisherman's house, is situated in the centre of Alvor, walking distance to all ameneties but in a quiet street away from the bars and restaurants. The house is divided into 2 parts, the owner lives on one part. The part for rental is completely self contained. The renovations are to a very high standard and the large house comprises of an entrance hall, here we have the entrance door to the rental house, up the stairs to a landing here we finnd a bedroom with 2 single beds and a small varanda , from the lobby up the spiral stairs we come to the loft en-suite bedroom with a doubble bed and a large velux for some incredibble star gazing , back to the landing up 3 steps we find a stone clad shower room (this showeroom services the 1st bedroom) up 3 steps we have a small support kitchenette , through the glass corridor we come to 2 2 doors go down the external stairs and you find the dip cooling off pool, back up the stairs and into the L shaped living room (lounge) here we have a large cornner sofá and another double sofabed satélite T.V. sond system and the modem for wi-fi, this part of the house also benefits from air-con,, wooden stairs leading to upstairs bedroom en-suite, this bedroom too has a double bed and a small varanda overlooking the village. The L shaped living room leads to a dinning room with a large woodden table and then the kitchen is fully equiped, through the double doors into an outside patio BBQ dinning área with another large 6 seater table.. From here we access the third bedroom en-suite.The house is also available for long term winter lets
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Alvor Boardwalk. You'll find features like a water park and a spa tub. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a private pool.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Alvor Boardwalk and Alvor Beach
This vacation home offers its guests a water park and a spa tub.

Property manager

Mario Brandao

Languages

English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Golf privileges
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2153 sq ft (200 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
This property uses solar energy
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number Portimao 82/2014

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Location and Charm Renovated town house a walk to beaches restaurants bars river Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness
John
Quirky property in a great location.. Has 4 bedrooms with toilet/shower facilities. Owner very good to be of assistance if needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous!
We had a fabulous week at Mario’s townhouse, photos don’t do the house justice, it’s beautiful. Fantastic location on nice quiet street away from the hustle and bustle. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Gem!
Stayed June 8 to June 13. What can I say? There’s too much to say. Myself and three friends stayed at Mario’s. Upon arriving he was there to greet us. We had a rental car and there was a little space for us to park it, where it stayed the entire time because it was so easy to get around without it. Ubers are very cheap and convenient. Mario then walked us through the house and chatted a bit about the area, he even took us for a little jaunt around neighbourhood! The rooms all have their own bathrooms with showers, which made us feel like we all had our own little spaces. The only thing I would suggest is that the beds have mattress toppers so the bottom sheet would stay in place. Overall, comfy beds. Although the kitchen is very well appointed we didn’t cook. There were too many amazing spots just around the corner for breakfast, lunch and dinner. And the wine, wow. The beach was a 15-20 min walk depending on the many different sections to choose from. It’s clean and beautiful. One day we rented bikes from Marco, who has a shipping container by the public pool full of great bikes, and rode the compacted sand trail that runs between the beach and estuary. We then rode back to the boardwalk that runs the opposite direction and stopped for drinks and food at one of the MANY little restaurants along the way. Alvor seems to have everything, and we loved our stay. Mario’s place only made it better. PS-the dipping pool was a dream. Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and everything you need for a large family
Wonderful host in a great property. Great location and excellent for a family of adults mixed with young children. Contains all amenities and services needed deform a carefree holiday. We loved it and will be back .
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding house and perfect location!
This property is fantastic! Mario greeted us and took us through everything in the house and also gave us a short tour of the village which was much appreciated! Short walk to the beach and the house is located just off the Main Street excellent location for dining. House is on 3 levels so everyone had their own space. There are a few stairs so probably not suited to anyone with mobility issues. We will return! Thanks for an amazing holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Alvor
Brilliant !
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mike C., Toronto, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Amazing!
Mario's house is absolutely stunning and made us feel at home instantly. We stayed for 4 nights and wish we could have stayed longer! Mario welcomed us to his home and showed us around the main spots to visit while we were in Alvor, which we really appreciated. The house is stunning from the wooden accents to the mosaic pool. It is right in the centre of all the restaurants and bars but you do not hear the noise from the house. The beach is a 5 minute walk away. We really enjoyed that each room had a bathroom and the amount t of space. I could not reccomend this house more. Already planning our trip back!! Thank you for having us Mario, it was the highlight of our trip to Portugal!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eija S.

Excellent
Beautiful home in the middle of the village, excellent for our group (8 person)!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Peter M.

Quirky townhouse.
Very good location about 2 minutes walk from the main street. Well equipped property, with washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, etc. Seems to be a property where bits were added on periodically. There are a few sets of stairs to climb to reach the property and it's upstairs rooms. For that reason, I think this property is more suited to able-bodied adults. The only negatives I found were that there was only air-conditioning downstairs and also that there isn't really a sun-bathing terrace. However, there were fans in all rooms. The owners lived next door and were a very nice couple, and very helpful. I would still recommend this property and would have no hesitations about returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marisol G.

Muy buenas vacaciones familiares
Muy bien todo. La casa decorada con mucho gusto, limpia y muy cómoda para 7 personas. Los dueños muy amables y pendientes de todas las necesidades. La playa de Alvor impresionante !!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Lulu K.

Lovely house in a perfect location
This is an ideal house for a larger group. Each bedroom has its own beautifully decorated bathroom and there is plenty of indoor and outdoor space. So whether you want to sit and chat, or read quietly, there's space for everyone. The location is also perfect for eating arrangements - if you decide to eat at home, there are numerous shops within walking distance. If you eat out, there are restaurants within a few minutes' walk - 'The Green Door' for example (where they serve fantastic fish). Mario & Dora provide all the necessary information and respond quickly to questions or requests. The house is clean and comfortable and the kitchen has good utensils, good knives, fridge, espresso machine ... We found Alvor to be a great base for walking - there are several good walks nearby. Our specific interest was bird-watching and we saw all kinds along the boardwalks but also north along the estuary and over the sluice into the salt marshes. For more distant birding trips we went to Monchique in the mountains (+ Silves) and another day we went to the Salgados. We didn't rent cars (six of us) but used the excellent company '"Algarve Need a Lift" who are wonderfully efficient, pleasant and worthwhile. On other occasions we took trains & buses which are also good but the information is not easy to find alas. We (six adults) had a fantastic week and this was partly due to Mario & Dora's house which is so pleasant and so easy. If we return to Alvor, this house would certainly be top of our list!

8/10 Good

Tiffany M.

Excellent Location- Rustic charm
Mario's house in unique and comfortable. Everything had been recently "refreshed" and was very clean. Beautiful tiles and nice details. The location is literally a stone's throw from the main street in the old town and harbor, and about a 15 minute walk to the beach the other direction. Couldn't be better. It was unusually chilly during our recent mid April stay, but there were space heaters in the bedrooms, and the heatpump/AC in the main living area kept us quite toasty while inside. The kitchen was fully equipped. The bathrooms are updated, but note that most are very small and in two of them, the floor & shower are level, so that when you shower the entire bathroom gets wet, including in the one bathroom the toilet area and sink become soaked. (they are located immediately next to one another, and the entire bathroom is behind a glass shower-type folding door). However, having 4 ensuite bathrooms is amazing and rare in an old home like this! Additionally, there is a very nice tub in the 5th bathroom on the main living area. There is also a hand sprayer, but no permanent mount, so that is really just for bathing. The water pressure was good and the water was warm. Mario could not have been more accommodating or helpful. He took us on a little walking tour of the area and gave some great suggestions. In particular the Churrascuria where he recommended we eat the Piri Piri chicken was superb!!! great tip! he also showed us the nearest local market, that was really wonderful. The large supermarket is very close, as well. The negatives for our group were the orientation of the bedrooms. Since we had 2 children, the fact that 2 of the bedrooms were truly separate from the main living space of the house, meant going outside and down 16 stairs to one bedroom, and outside through the outdoor dining to get to the other. We just had to get "creative" with who roomed together, but that was just specific to our group. otherwise, the layout offers good privacy for sleeping. Also, LOTS of steps throughout, so not for anyone with any mobility issues. And parking, while usually available somewhere nearby, was very tricky. The town is old and the roads are extraordinarily narrow and winding. We had a large van, and found it much more practical to park nearer to the beach side of town than directly outside Mario's. Thanks for a great and unique stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alison A.

Full of character
Mario and Dora were perfect hosts.There if needed but given complete privacy.The house is in a perfect location.Close to restaurants,bars and beach.Tastefully converted, retaining character but also with every mod con.A real home from home.I would recommend this to any group of friends or a large family.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

amy j., Washington

Perfect location
This apartment is in the ideal spot for enjoying Alvor center shopping and nightlife. You walk around the corner and you're there! Close to the beach as well! Lots of space and privacy between bedrooms. Kitchen adequately stocked with cooking supplies. Dishwasher, washing machine, good sized refrigerator. Tv worked well. Cooled down in the evenings with just a window open. We always found parking nearby for our car. It wasn't a problem (we stayed the last week of September) To be noted: there are many steps/stairs between rooms. Be aware if you have trouble walking up stairs. Also, animal allergies: a dog lives on the premises. Owners were welcoming and helpful! We enjoyed visiting with them.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

francoise L., Pontonx

Liked: Cleanliness
Good trip
We really enjoyed this place Lovely Mario, very helpfull
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

A D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heerlijk vakantiehuis!
De eigenaar Mario heeft een huis gecreëerd waar je je thuis voelt! Het contact met Mario verliep vlot en soepel. Heb je vragen dan reageerde hij gelijk wat erg prettig is. Het plaatsje Alvor is niet zo groot maar een plaats om tot rust te komen. Zee en wandelpaden in overvloed. We komen zeker terug! Anja en Bart
Stayed 42 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

maik b.

Sehr sehr schöne und spannende Wohnung in zentraler Lage
Wohnung: Die Wohnung liegt ruhig im "Hinterhaus" und erstreckt sich über drei Ebenen. Zunächst liegen zur Linken ein Zimmer und der kleine Pool, über eine Außentreppe geht es weiter zum eigentlichen Wohnbereich mit Wohn-, Esszimmer bzw. der sehr gut ausgestatteten Küche. Eine Etage höher liegen zwei weitere Schlafzimmer sowie ein kleiner Balkon. Durch die Küche erreicht man die windgeschützte und nicht einsehbare Terasse mit Grill und Esstisch. Hinter der Terasse liegt ein viertes Schlafzimmer. Alle Schlafzimmer verfügen über eigene Bäder. Die Wohnung ist großzügig, zweckmäßig und mit viel Geschmack (der unserem entsprach ;-) ) gestaltet. Die Bilder geben die Wohnung korrekt wieder. Wir haben die Wohnung mit vier Erwachsenen und einem Kind bewohnt und fanden mehr als genug Platz. Lage: Die Wohnung liegt absolut zentral und sehr ruhig. Am Wochenende kann es, bedingt durch die nahe Kneipenmeile, schon mal etwas lauter werden, aber das ist wohl eine Einschränkung mit der man umgehen können sollte, wenn man derart "im Leben" wohnen darf. Zum Strand sind es fußläufig ca. 10 Minuten. Ganz toll: Sonnenschirme und Strandspielzeug liegen im Hauseingang zum Ausleihen bereit! Stellplätze für ein Auto sind in den umliegenden Gassen ausreichend vorhanden. Einfach immer so parken, daß noch jemand vorbei kommt. Vermieter: Dora und Mario sind einfach toll! Wir hatten eine schöne Zeit und sagen Danke!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018