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Gorgeous Condo-Oldtown Albufeira-Walk to Shops, Beaches, Restaurants, Bars
Albufeira, Algarve

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 73 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time in Albufeira
Excellent spot. central to markets and, restaurants and lounges. Great parking..
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
All you need
Excellent location in Old Town to tour the area. The apartment was spacious and clean. Tina was very accommodating for us, Highly recommended 😁
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
Dont go hete
Moved out after 4 daus
Stayed 36 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
The apartment/flat was great. Very close to old town but still quiet. The apartment had everything we needed for the week. Bed was very comfortable. Owner and manager were great. Actually changed my booking twice with ease. Had off-street parking but was easier to park on the street ourside. Very easy check-in and check-out. I am returning for a wedding in 2025 and this is the place i will looking to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kaylee H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and reasonable price
We enjoyed our stay a lot, and found the property to be very nice and close to Old Town and the beach where we spent a lot of our time. The only aspect of this trip we didn't enjoy was the rude property manager upon our arrival. A note for anyone renting this property, make sure you have the correct address for any airport transfer or uber ride, as there was some confusion when we were on our way and I was dropped off at the wrong address. Once I got to the property after figuring out the correct address, I was accosted by the property manager who ranted at me for wasting her time despite letting her know the issue as it was happening. The rest of our stay was extremely pleasant and the property is wonderful though!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it
Close to the beach and Old Town. Friendly people. Variety of shopping and eating places. Lovely temperatures like our Ontario summer climate.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Carol F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Spot Near Everything
The apartment was well equipped with everything you could possibly need. It is just up the street from the main part of the town. Close enough to be convenient without any of the noise! Check in and check out were super easy, Tina was an excellent point of contact. We would be happy to stay in this apartment again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jun 2023
Thank you Mary Carol! Glad you enjoyed your vacation!

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean, in a convenient location for shopping and dining, and it was well stocked with plenty of items needed during our stay. Communication with the owner and manager were great and our check-in and check-out were very easy. The wi-fi worked great, and we found plenty of TV channels we could watch. Two reasons we originally chose this property were because we had a rental car and there was a parking garage included on site (parking is very limited around the area), and there is a small balcony where we could sit in the mornings or evenings and enjoy a coffee or meal. Shopping and dining were within walking distance, and it's only a short walk to the beach area. If I had any negative comment, it would probably be that the bed is harder than what we are used to. But this is a personal preference and isn't really a negative against the property or host. We would definitely stay here again if we are going to be in the area.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Albufeira
Great other than the neighbour with barking dog.
Stayed 35 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Sharon C., Canada

Disappointed
There is no picture of the front of the building as it is on top of a hill. The apartment is clean, however when I arrived the bedsheets smelt like mothballs, there was no hand soap, old coffee left in the filter, no toilet paper out, the coffee maker was on its last leg, the water leaked under the sink, and most importantly there was no lighting outside the entrance door into the hallway. It was literally pitch black as none of the lights were working. I could not even see where to lock the door, It was very scary and I felt unsafe. I emailed the owner and the cleaner daily. Finally, on the 7th night of my 8-day stay, the light bulb was replaced. The owner had left me a tiny bag of coffee dropped off with some coffee filters. When I inquired about a small refund for my inconvenience, her reply was that she already had dipped into income. (lol) I ended up leaving a large bag of quality coffee, body wash, and some drinks for the next visitors.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov 2022
Dear guest, First of all, my sincere apologies about any inconveniences you experienced during your stay. I generally do not provide coffee to guests, since some might not feel comfortable having it due to the Covid-19 situation. Also, we generally do not provide soap and paper products, but we’ll take it into consideration. As for the coffee maker, leak, and light bulb issues, I contacted my manager in Albufeira as soon as possibleI and she assured me she contacted the plumber and building management right away. Unfortunately, certain things were beyond our control, and they took longer than expected. Again, my sincere apologies. I will make sure this doesn’t happen again. Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Lucie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and comfortable!
We loved our stay at Judite's place. Very well furnished kitchen. Comfortable bed. Spacious and clean. We definitely recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2022
So glad you liked my condo Lucie!

10/10 Excellent

Janos S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and comfortable
What we liked: -apartment is located in the close vicinity of Albufeira old town square and the beach. - it was quiet (except the seagulls). One night there was a party next door, but once the door was closed, nothing could be heard - very confortable mattress - balcony: small, but perfect for a dinner or to have a drink. The view is not the nicest, but it gives privacy - garage: street parking is impossible in july, so having your own parking place in a garage without direct sun is a luxury We had an issue with our late evening check in, but communication went well with the owner and we appreciate that the issues were solved. After that everything went well.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Apartment!
This is my go to place to stay while visiting the Algarve. Close to great beaches and nightlife. Apartment is in great condition. Since my last stay the owner has installed new A/C units and purchased new beach accessories for renters to use. Owner and Property Manager are very responsive and are a pleasure to communicate with if you need anything. Highly recommend property and I look forward to my next stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2022
Thank you Christopher. I’m glad you enjoyed my condo

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location, short walk to town shopping and beach
Good location, you are far enough away from the busy beach for it to be quiet, but close enough everything is a short walk.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louise D., Stoney Creek Ontario

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location in Old Toen!
Tina, a lovely friendly lady met us at the apartment to check us in . The apartment is bright , large and well kept. It is in a perfect location , close to restaurants and a short walk to the beach! All the amenities you need for a comfortable stay are in this apartment. It has a great large balcony which we used in the mornings to enjoy our breakfasts .Upon check out Tina kindly offered to take us to the bus station,. another nice gesture much appreciated! Although we didn’t meet the owner we did have some communication with her and she also seems very nice and friendly. This apartment made our first visit to Albufeira memorable.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judith T., Berwyn, PA suburb of Philadelphia USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Apartment fulfilled all our expectations!
From beginning to end our experience has been wonderful. The owner, Judite was very helpful in answering all my questions, responded immediately and followed up with me, which was very impressive. The apartment has a great location, close to everything in old town; taxi stand, bus stand, grocery store, bakery , many restaurants and of course, the beach. It is in a nice residential building with security lock to enter lobby. During our stay we have never heard any noise, it was very peaceful in the building. The apartment itself feels like home; lovely and cheerful decorations, comfortable living/ seating areas. The kitchen is fully equipped, i did not miss anything from my home kitchen and it was very easy to cook our meals when we wanted to. The tv service has many channels; from American, French to even Cuban and Columbian.The bath and bedroom had everything we needed.The apartment has a heating/ air system which we found helpful given it was unusually cold when we were there. The only element that would take this apartment from excellent to outstanding is some minimal upgrade of the bedding; instead of just one pillow per person, two would be better plus a better quality bed sheet/ comforter instead of a thin blanket.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2022
Thank you Judith! I am so glad you enjoyed your stay in Albufeira.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
We like Portugal & weather
Very well placed
Stayed 43 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2022
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Emily D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it
Apartment was in such a great location only 5 minutes from the beach and lots of restaurants, enjoyed our stay so much
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2021
Great! Thank you Emily!

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another Great Stay!!
This was my 5th summer stay at this property and it was great once again. Apartment in great location and owner/property manager were quick to respond to texts/emails. Would recommend this property to anyone looking to stay in Albufeira. Thanks again!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2021
Thank you for being a great client Christopher!

10/10 Excellent

Miguel B., Braga, Portugal

Liked: Cleanliness
Very pleasant stay
The apartment has all what is needed for a pleasant stay. Air conditioning and garage are precious commodities in Albufeira during holidays -- checked! :-)
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

robert g., Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect apartment a short walk from beach
The apartment had all amenities required. It is in a location only a few minutes walk up a slight incline from the beach and main square. It is perfectly clean and tidy in A quiet area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Old Town Apartment
Can highly recommend. Perfect location, less than 5 mins walk to the shops, bars and restaurants in the Old Town and another 2 mins to the "tunnel" and beach. Very quiet at night though and didn't hear a thing so a great sleep every night. Apartment is very clean and has everything you need, great powerful shower and also very secure with electric shutters on all windows and a 4 bolt door lock. Both the owner and in resort manager (Tina) were very helpful from initial booking to check-out. Will definitely be booking again and no hesitation recommending to anyone looking for an apartment in the Old Town.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2020
Thank you so much for such a glowing review; so much appreciated. I’m so happy that you enjoyed your stay in my apartment; looking forward to your next booking.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Old towm Albufeira
Excellent location with lots of walking available. Close to bus stop & lots of shopping for food, drink or restaurants.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alexander C., Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely apartment.
The apartment was great and my husband and I know the location very well. My husband and I thinking to return to Judith's apartment next year but we are awaiting the outcome on Brexit on 31/10/19. Please tell Judith I will send her an email to let her know everything was great and I shall contact Tina who was very helpful. Pse send our kind regards to Judith. June and Alexander (Lex) Casey.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Albuferia getaway
Would recommend to anyone who is looking for a comfortable, relaxed and clean property. The booking was straight forward and Judite replied instantly with any queries , Tina the property manager picked us up from the airport and very friendly and showed all we needed regarding to the property . The property had everything we needed and close to the old town with shops restaurants and the beach. Thank you to Judite and Tina and will definitely come back
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hugh M.

Liked: Cleanliness
enjoyable holiday
This apartment was better than we expected , It had everything to suit our needs, we were picked up at the airport by Tina a lovely friendly lady who brought us to the apartment, The beach and shops are just minutes away, We had a great holiday and we will Be back again . Hugh/Mary

10/10 Excellent

Stephen N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly as it claims
Tina brought us there and explained all..pay particular attention on how to lock and unlock main door! No safe but with door and lock like Fort Knox and electric security shutters on kitchen..lounge and bedroom windows no one gets in...everything you need is supplied. In a quiet road 5mins from everything and a long balcony which strentches from narrow walk way at kitchen to table and chairs at bedroom end. Can't praise it highly enough and will return

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home from Home
We had an amazing time here was just home from home everything was just as it was in pictures and reviews... Thank you all very much for a wonderful 4 week stay and we will hope to be back very very soon

10/10 Excellent

Patricia and John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable experience
We loved everything about our stay in this property. Apartment was spacious and spotless and had everything supplied. We really appreciated that all basic items were supplied such as detergents, baking papers and foils, salt and paper, some sugar and tea and much more. There were plenty of towels including beach towels. The apartment was modern and everything worked! Tina, the property manager, met us at the airport and dropped us back at the end of our holiday and went through the workings of the apartment with us. All resulted in a most relaxing holiday. We did not need a car as apartment is within 10 minutes of beach, shops and town. Taxis are also only a 5 minute walk away. We would love to revisit at some future date and unreservadely recommend this apartment to others. All in all one of the nicest apartments that we have stayed in.
Stayed 15 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Nice....great location....no view which we knew going in!
The property is in nice condition and very spacious. There is a ton of storage so it worked really well for a neat freak like me......a place for everything, even had some empty drawers. Very quiet building.
Stayed 33 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you for the nice review, however regarding your comment of ‘No View’, the balcony gives a view of the town (please see the included picture of the balcony with the view).

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

We were at they are five weeks and we loved it. It was bright and airy and spacious. Good location.
Was a very good apartment with all the comforts of home. Close to all restaurants and the beach, but just far enough away from the pubs to be quiet. The bed was comfortable, the kitchen well equipped and large. A very nice bathroom and a spacious living room made this great stay. The apartment even includes beach chairs, an umbrella and a beach mat. Was a wonderful place and it felt like a real home. Loved it, would definitely stay there again and would highly recommend it to anyone,
Stayed 34 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Dear Sandra, Thank you so much! I am so glad you enjoyed your vacation in Albufeira. All the best, Judite

10/10 Excellent

Keith M., Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Location, Location, Location
We were only in the apartment for one week and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It was in a fantastic location, close to supermarkets, restaurants, cafes and shops. It was within easy walking distance to the beach. The apartment was clean and well maintained and included air conditioning. The owner and manager were outstanding. Judite made the booking very easy and responded quickly to any questions. We are very grateful to Tina for picking us up and returning us to the train station and showing us through the apartment. We would definitely recommend this apartment.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Dear Keith, Thank you so much. I am glad you enjoyed your vacation in Albufeira. All the best, Judite

10/10 Excellent

Clive B.

fantastic location
we stayed in this apartment for 12 days in august, it was in a fantastic location exactly as described in the advert. it was a short walk to the main town, beach,resturants so many to choose from. the apartment was very well equipped like home from home would definetely reccomend it to other people and will be keeping it on my shortlist for a return visit in the future.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

Another Excellent Stay!!
This was my third stay at this apartment and can't say enough about this beautiful property. Great location, clean well maintained property, all the amenities needed, and service was excellent. Looking forward to my next stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Dear Christopher, I am so glad you like my condo and are able to rent it for your vacation to Portugal. Thank you so much and all the best. Judite

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Andrew and Natalie. Lovely place
We had two wonderful weeks staying at judites apartment. 5 mins from everything very clean and tidy with everything you could want for your stay .not forgetting tina who was very helpful and sweet .we will definitely be returning and would recomend to everybody .
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you Andrew and Natalie. I am glad you enjoyed my condo. Warmest regards, Judite

10/10 Excellent

Dawn L., Liverpool

Great apartment
We had a lovely stay and will definitely rebook in the future. Apartment has everything you need and more. Straight walk down to the beach past shops and restaurants.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

Great location in old town!
Judith has done a great job stocking the apartment with everything you need for a perfect stay.
Stayed 32 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

GLENN J.

GREAT LOCATION....FELT LIKE HOME
HAVING BEEN TO ALBUFEIRA BEFORE, WE KNEW THE VALUE OF THAT LOCATION AND BEING LARGE AND CLEAN WITH A 30 ' BALCONY, WELL, WHAT'S NOT TO LOVE.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Lynne B.

Great holiday apartment!
This apartment was in a wonderful location. We were five minutes from everything, it seemed. We did not have a car, but were able to walk to everything within 5-10 minutes, including the beach, which was the highlight of Albufeira for us. We also had no steps between us and the beach, which is surprisingly rare in Albufeira! The apartment was bright and sunny, very comfortable and very private. We found that many of the restaurants were so reasonable, especially with their lunch specials, that it was hardly worth it to eat in. People were warm and friendly, and we were very grateful for Tina, who met us at the train station and showed us through the apartment, and Judite, who was wonderful to us throughout the process of booking the apartment - so glad we got to meet you and your sister, Judite! We were in this apartment for a month and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

C. Jon P.

Great stay
Had a wonderful month at Judite's place. Plenty of room, air conditioning and good access to the beach. We were in the Old Town area which made it easy to get around. Check in was easy as Tina met us at the airport and explained everything to us.
Stayed 26 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

Excellent location
This apartment is perfectly located for touring the old town and beaching by foot. It is equipped with everything we needed. Although we had a car, it was not needed unless we wanted to travel around the Algarve. Everything is close enough to walk to. I have read this in a previous review but I feel it's worth mentioning again.....your GPS will not get you right to the door of this unit. It will probably take you the wrong way down a one way street as ours did. A very exciting introduction to driving in Portugal! When you get close contact Tina. She is fantastic and will guide you there. All in all this was a perfect fit for us and made our 2 weeks in Albufeira the perfect vacation.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Robert G., Salem, USA

Great condo in old town.
We stayed for a month and really enjoyed our stay. The condo was close to all the action and beaches in old town, but was also quiet at night. It was well equipped with everything that anyone would need for a short stay or a long stay. Tina was great and picked us up at the airport in Faro and took us directly to the condo when we arrived. The internet was super fast and better than anything in the US. All in all we had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 30 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you so much Robert. I am glad that you enjoyed your vacation in Albufeira! All the best, Judite

8/10 Good

Leonard A.

Comfortable, well appointed apartment
Our first impression was one of cleanliness and complete availability of all the necessities of apartment living... The property manager was a fountain of knowledge and extremely kind and generous...Unfortunately the view from the balcony left us wanting but with the availability of the roof we had the view.!!!! The proximity was central but it could prove to be somewhat daunting as the entrance is in the middle of the block which requires either many stairs or an uphill trek... We want to thank one and all for their kindness and generosity in making our 50th anniversary celebration in Portugal one we will never forget.....

10/10 Excellent

Lino F.

Fabulous location
The condo location is fabulous, in the heart of the old town of Albufeira. The condo is in excellent condition. It's a fair size and stocked with all the amenities for a great stay. Grocery, Wine and liquor stores, no more than 5 minute walk. Plenty of caffe and restaurants very close by. I most certainly recommend this condo to anyone wishing for a pleasant vacation in Albufeira.
Stayed 57 nights in Jan 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Dear Lino, Thank you so much!

10/10 Excellent

Ginette T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très bien
L’endroit est bien situé propre et confortable
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ottima posizione
Appartamento come da descrizione, comodo perché in posizione tranquilla a pochi passi dal centro,dalle spiagge e dai servizi essenziali.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miguel G.

Liked: Cleanliness
5*
Tudo impecável, 5*. A D. Judite passou o contacto da D. Tina e a comunicação foi fácil e eficaz. Foi acompanhando a nossa chegada a Albufeira no dia, muito prestável e disponível caso fosse preciso algo durante a estadia (felizmente não foi necessário). Habitação T1 de família com tudo o que é necessário e valor razoável tendo em conta os valores praticados na região do Algarve durante o verão. Bem localizado perto da "Old Town" de Albufeira e da praia do Túnel.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Appartement très bien équipé et à quelques minutes à pied de la plage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

denis p., sherbrooke

Liked: Cleanliness
Superbe logement
Grand spacieux bien eclaire et bien situé...peut pas demander mieux
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022