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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
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Smart TV, DVD player, books, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • PoolPoolPool
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

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Alvor, Alvor
  • Popular LocationAlvor Boardwalk6 min walk
  • Popular LocationAlvor Beach10 min walk
  • Popular LocationTres Irmaos Beach19 min walk
  • AirportFaro (FAO-Faro Intl.)58 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

Property manager

Mario Brandao

Languages

English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • 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
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Theme parks 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 there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

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

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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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Portimão

Located in Portimão, this vacation home is near theme parks and near the beach. Portimão Marina and Lagos Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Alvor Beach and Rocha Beach. Traveling with kids? Make time for Slide and Splash Water Park, or check out an event or a game at Algarve International Autodrome Raceway. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding.

What's nearby

  • Alvor Boardwalk - 6 min walk
  • Alvor Beach - 10 min walk
  • Tres Irmaos Beach - 19 min walk
  • Rocha Beach - 16 min drive
  • Lagos Marina - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Portimao Station - 18 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • Albar - 3 min walk
  • Beer&Co. - 2 min walk
  • Paesano - 2 min walk
  • Bolan Bar - 1 min walk
  • The Taproom Alvor - 2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Location and Charm Renovated town house a walk to beaches restaurants bars river have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Location and Charm Renovated town house a walk to beaches restaurants bars river pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Location and Charm Renovated town house a walk to beaches restaurants bars river?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Location and Charm Renovated town house a walk to beaches restaurants bars river?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Location and Charm Renovated town house a walk to beaches restaurants bars river located?

This family-friendly Portimão vacation home is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Alvor Boardwalk and Alvor Beach. Tres Irmaos Beach and Três Irmãos Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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!