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Casa das Andorinhas, in Lagos centre

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TV
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 469 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Casa das Andorinhas, in Lagos centre

Traditional 2-bedroom villa in the centre of Lagos:
If you are looking for a tratitional Portuguese townhouse, full of atmosphere, character and charm, but cleverly mixed with the modern necessities you cant live without. Close to Lagos centre and the beach, but in a quiet area then look no further, this is the one!

This beautiful house, painted white with blue window surrounds, has been lovingly and thoughtfully restored. Its location is superb, set in a quiet cobbled street, close to the Tivoli Hotel and away from the noise of the restaurants and bars, yet only 350 metres (a few minutes’ walk) from Lagos centre.

The focal point of the house is a gorgeous private patio garden complete with ivy covered walls and herbs growing in the borders. The owner has added a touch of the modern with a dining table and chairs, and a Weber BBQ. The perfect spot for sunbathing, reading, surfing the net, relaxing and of course open air dining. To find a house in the centre of Lagos with a patio like this is a true treasure.

On entering the property you immediately feel at home, like the family of swallows who adorn the entrance hall wall, from which the house derives its name. The house retains some of its original features and is full of light due to every room having a window to the outside. The hall, dining / breakfast room and kitchen have beautiful, newly tiled floors which have been cleverly designed to look like the original floor tiles.

The kitchen has a black granite work surface and all the modern appliances that you would expect to find including washing machine, dishwasher, fridge freezer, microwave, oven and hob. Windows from the kitchen and the breakfast room look out onto the patio.

A separate hall wraps around from the entrance toward the front of the house and double wooden doors which open into a very light and airy lounge. The floors are all original wood and the walls which are painted in a soft pale blue are decorated with vintage images of Lagos, taken by Lagos photographer António Crisogno dos Santos in the 1930’s. There is a plasma TV, Cable
WIFI. 3 sets of windows open onto the street named after the photographer. When the windows are open the scent of oranges fills the room from the Laranjeira (Orange tree). Lean far enough out and you might just be able to pick an orange straight from the tree.

On the same floor is a bathroom with Shower, WC, vanity unit and 2 doors! One leads back to the breakfast room and one to the hall and lounge!

Wooden stairs lead up to the 2 bedrooms, a twin room and a double room Both have original wrought iron beds, but rest assured the mattresses are new!. In the middle of the 2 is a dressing room, and a WC. The double room and the hallway look out onto the patio, the twin room faces the side and dressing room and WC have views to the front. The windows in the bedrooms have internal wooden shutters, as do the rest of the windows throughout the house.NOTE, for winter lettings, the owner will supply 2 oil radiators for and additional cost of just €15 per day

Property manager

Casas do Barlavento

Languages

English, Portuguese

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Property Registration Number 49117/AL
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

HAICN25611020

About the area

Map
Lagos, Faro

What's nearby

  • Marina de Lagos - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Batata Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Dona Ana Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Camilo Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Ponta da Piedade Lagos Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Lagos Station - 9 min walk
  • Portimao (PRM) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • â€ȘAdega da Marina - ‬4 min walk
  • â€ȘRestaurante Gilberto - ‬3 min walk
  • â€ȘVaca Galo - ‬4 min walk
  • â€ȘPool Side Bar Hotel Tivoli Lagos - ‬4 min walk
  • â€ȘMare - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa das Andorinhas, in Lagos centre pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Casa das Andorinhas, in Lagos centre located?

Located in Santo Amaro, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Sao Sebastiao Church, Marina de Lagos and Meia Beach. Lagos Municipal Market and Lagos Living Science Center are also within 5 minutes. Lagos Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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Casa das Andorinhas, in Lagos centre Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 56 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

JIM O.

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

Charming

perfect location for our stay, very quirky but interesting and really appreciated the vintage style
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saleen F.

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

Amazing Lagos Stay

The property was super convenient in the heart of Lagos. The property was also beautiful and exactly as the description and photos described it. Would come back again to this stay whenever visiting Lagos.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite C.

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

Great location

Really nice location, easy to park right next to the house. Shame that beyond toilet paper nothing was provided (no sponges or washing up liquid, no coal for the grill, no salt, etcetc so we had to buy everything new for a one week stay, hoping what we bought remains available to the next guests so they don't have to do the same).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

A Vida Portuguesa

We fell head over heels in love with this absolutely quaint and authentic Portuguese villa. Unlike so many vaccination rentals, this one feels like a family home that people love and return to year after year.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Alan macdonald M.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

House with character in old town

A spacious light older house with a patio in a great location on the edge of the old town. A few details could be improved- the shower head needs fixing, corkscrew was broken and patio furniture needs cleaning. We enjoyed our stay and it was surprisingly peaceful and quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Sébastien D.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Un beau séjour mais 



 l’arrivĂ©e a Ă©tĂ© un peu compliquĂ©e, malgrĂ© les mails envoyĂ©s par l’hĂŽte avant la date, le jour J impossible de le joindre par tĂ©lĂ©phone, mails, sms ou via la page Vbro, afin de rĂ©cupĂ©rer les clĂ©s, une heure de discussion avec le chat en ligne pour enfin rĂ©cupĂ©rer le code de la boĂźte Ă  clĂ©s. Point d’amĂ©lioration: laisser un minimum: sel, poivre, huile, vinaigre, Ă©ponge, produits pour les lave vaisselle et machine Ă  laver. Tout acheter pour quelques jours Ă  chaque fois que l’on change de logement c’est vraiment pĂ©nible.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Claire P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

comfort limité

La maison est mignonne et bien situĂ©e dans le centre de Lagos. La plage et la plupart des activitĂ©s sont accessibles Ă  pied. Par contre elle manque sĂ©rieusement d'Ă©quipements. Il me parait indispensable d'ajouter des ventilateurs dans les chambres pour l'Ă©tĂ© (nous y Ă©tions en plein mois d'aoĂ»t). La maison est trĂšs mal isolĂ©e et engrange facilement la chaleur et l'air y circule mal, ce qui rend les nuits Ă©touffantes. Un peu plus de vaisselle serait Ă©galement apprĂ©ciĂ© car la quantitĂ© limitĂ©e force Ă  lancer le lave vaisselle Ă  chaque repas. À noter qu'aucun produit de base ne vous sera fourni (savon, sel, huile...). La maison n'est pas non plus adaptĂ©e aux personnes grandes : mon mari de 1,83m se cognait constamment dans les portes et les lits sont petits. La salle de bain ne se vĂ©rrouille pas, le ballon d'eau chaude est d'une taille trop juste, la grille du BBQ est rouillĂ©e, bref beaucoup de petits dĂ©tails Ă©nervants. Cette location me parait trop chĂšre pour la prestation proposĂ©e.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed this cosy townhouse. It was located very close to the beach and also the city center were there are heaps of restaurants and bars.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

benno v.

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

Uitstekend

Uitstekend
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Hans-Peter S.

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

Lagos und Algarve im November

Das kleine portugiesische Stadthaus ist fĂŒr selbstversorgende Individualreisende genau richtig. Am Rande der historischen Altstadt gelegen, ist alles fußlĂ€ufig gut erreichbar: SupermĂ€rkte (z.B. Pingo Doce und Lidl), Restaurants (z.B. The Green Room um die Ecke), die Marina, die StrĂ€nde, der Bahnhof (ein Ausflug mit der Algarve-Line lohnt sich auf jeden Fall) und natĂŒrlich die Altstadt. Im Haus ist so ziemlich alles vorhanden, was man braucht: Herd, Backofen, SpĂŒlmaschine, Waschmaschine, alles da. Eine Kaffeemaschine hĂ€tten wir uns noch gewĂŒnscht. Aber es gab ein Bialetti fĂŒr Espresso. Auch Töpfe, Pfannen und Geschirr sind vorhanden, sodass man sich ein leckeres Essen mit frischen Zutaten vom Mercado Municipal zubereiten kann. An der Marina gibt es fangfrische MeeresfrĂŒchte, absolut empfehlenswert. Der Innenhof ist ein schöner Aufenthaltsort, aber leider etwas vernachlĂ€ssigt, was die Pflanzen und die Sauberkeit betrifft. Zu beachten ist, dass das HĂ€uschen keine Heizung hat, außer einem kleinen Elektro-Radiator. Es wird also im Winter in den Abend- und Morgenstunden schon etwas frisch. Aber das wurde ja in anderen Rezensionen bereits erwĂ€hnt. Leider wird es dadurch dann auch etwas feucht, was der Bausubstanz auch etwas schadet und was man durchaus auch riechen kann. Alles in allem haben wir zwei schöne Wochen in Lagos verbracht und uns gut erholt.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

julian a.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

viaje en familia

Lo primero que quiero destacar es que la casa es como la de mi abuela (vintage) pero eso no quita que este limpia y no con telas de arañas, horno sucios y faltaba un buen barrido por toda la casa. Lo segundo es un buen mantenimiento y no que algunos puertas no cerraban, parquet roto y con carcoma, silla jardín rota y falta de pintura (se nota que es una empresa que lo gestiona). Lo tercero para comunicarnos era con Jao a través de llamada o SMS (con coste ya que era imposible por Watchapp). Lo unico bueno era la ubicación aunque muy dificil de aparcar en esa calle ya que las otras era de pago.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

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

Agreable sejour

Maison trÚs agréable pour un séjour en famille. La maiso est spacieuse et la petite cour est trÚs agréable pour diner le soir.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

DOMENIGHETTI

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Points positifs : maison plaine de charme avec Emplacement sur Lagos idĂ©al, trĂšs bonne communication avec le propriĂ©taire En revanche gros problĂšme avec la seule et unique salle de bain puisque nous avons Ă©tĂ© inondĂ© pendant tout le sĂ©jour et ce malgrĂ© l’intervention d’un plombier. En lisant les commentaires je vois que le problĂšme. Remonte Ă  quelques annĂ©es 

Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Carolin K.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

GemĂŒtliche, urige Einrichtungen

Zusammenfassend hat das Appartement den beschriebenen Anforderungen entsprochen. Leider ist die Dusche so undicht, dass nach jedem Duschen das Bad unter Wasser stand. Der Ablauf im oberen Bad war auch undicht und das Wasser lief raus. Bei so vielen Schwachstellen ist es kein Wunder, dass sich Schimmel bildet und es muffig riecht. Das hat unseren Urlaub allerdings nicht eingeschrĂ€nkt. Wir haben es mit Humor genommen und nach jedem Duschen dem Wischmob eingesetzt bzw eine SalatschĂŒssel unter das Waschbecken gestellt. So einige Reparaturen wĂ€ren fĂŒr die Zukunft aber angebracht.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana Crawcour

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

Beautiful house in great location

We really enjoyed our stay at Casa das Andorinhas, the house is delightful, loved the decor throughout and it had everything we needed. Felt like we were locals! It is also in a great location, near to the marina, old town and the beautiful beaches. You can walk to all of the amenities. We didn’t have a car but caught the bus to Porto de Mos and Sagres which were both really nice days out. The train station is also very near and we got the train back to Faro for our flight. A taxi is needed at the other end to the airport. Only negative was the hot nights and quite a lot of noise at nights but that wouldn’t stop me staying here again, loved it!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Susanna H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

"Uma casa portugesa" (Amalia Rodrigues)

Det var första gÄngen för oss att anvÀnda Vrbo men femte gÄngen vi var i Algarve. Lagos kÀnns som hemma och sÄ gjorde Àven huset. Vi saknade ingenting förutom kaffebryggare nÀr vi fick gÀster. Den lilla mockakannan gör bara tvÄ koppar. Att hÄlla vÀrmen nere fungerar faktiskt med att stÀnga dom tjocka fönsterluckorna. Vi klarade oss utan AC och flÀktar pÄ det viset. MiljövÀnligt! Vi bodde hÀr i fyra veckor och fick nya lakan och handdukar en gÄng i veckan. LÀget Àr perfekt och det Àr nÀra till centrum, bussar, tÄg och en stor gratis parkeringsplats. SÀngarna Àr hÄrda och gatorna Àr som berg-och-dalbanor men det hör Portugal till!
Stayed 27 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

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

Lagos von seiner schönsten Seite

Alles wie beschrieben, super Lage, sehr ruhig, sehr zentral, perfekte Kommunikation mit der Agentur. Betten ok, viel Platz, gemĂŒtlicher Innenhof, gute Ausstattung der KĂŒche.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hendrik S.

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

Perfect base for an algarve vacation

House has everything you need for a stay, we made extensive use of the kitchen with fresh fish from the market and the very nice patio. Its 2 mins walk to Lagos old town, 5-7 mins to 2 large supermarkets (pingo doce and lidl) Would book it again
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Cold

Unit was nice but heating was poor. No cutting board or modern coffee machine.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

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

TrÚs bon séjour

Petite maison pleine de charme, fidĂšle aux photos
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maximilian P.

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

Schöne Wohnung

Wir hatten hier eine schöne Zeit, das mit dem Geruch kann ich aber bestĂ€tigen. Alles aber halb so wild, bei regelmĂ€ĂŸigem LĂŒften ist es uns nicht mehr aufgefallen. Kommunikation mit den Vermietern war super.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christel G., PESSAC

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

Superbe séjour en plein centre de Lagos

C est une Charmante maison trÚs bien équipée. L emplacement est idéal entre ville et plages. Nous avons passé un trÚs agréable séjour !
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

delphine e.

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

TrÚs jolie maison idéalement situee

FidĂšle aux photos et au descriptif typique maison portugaise trĂšs jolie a 5mn du centre ville
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

marina n., Cascais, PT

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

Cute Portuguese House

We have spent 5 days at this charming & bright house. It is a bit tired but has loads of charm and everything you need for a few days’ stay. The decor is quirk and comfortable. Plenty of hot water and a functional kitchen. Location is very handy, really close to downtown and seafront, and you can walk to a few supermarkets, including Pingo Doce & Lidl. Easy free parking nearby is a huge bonus. It’s on a busy road, so you do hear some traffic and people talking on the streets, but it didn’t bother us. The agents were very reachable and helpful, and the place was spotlessly clean. I would definitely return, and recommend to friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Gail S.

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

Autumn sun

House was very quaint,typically Portuguese ,and well equipped.Nice private garden in quiet street a few minutes walk from centre.Great location and managed to park right outside property,would recommend this property to friends and family .
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020