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The dream house by the sea.

Beachfront vacation home near Sao Rafael Beach

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Interior
Smart TV, DVD player, books, stereo
Smart TV, DVD player, books, stereo
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms1292 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Albufeira, Faro District
  • Place, Albufeira Old Town Square
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Albufeira Marina
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, The Strip
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Albufeira

On the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of this Albufeira Center vacation home, you'll find Albufeira Old Town Square and Albufeira Marina. Igreja de São Sebastião and Peneco Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Peneco Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Albufeira Marina - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The Strip - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Balaia Golf Village - 9 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 14 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alfredo Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Casa da Fonte - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Blue Sensation Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Iguana Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sunset Beachclub - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

The dream house by the sea.

A Casa dos Retratos resulta de um sonho antigo dos nossos pais: ter uma casa junto ao mar. Hoje partilhamos o local onde o sonho se tornou realidade. Fica numa zona calma da cidade, apenas 3 min. da praia e a 5 min. do centro histórico.

Casa dos Retratos (House of Portraits) is the result of an old dream of our parents: to have a house by the sea. Now we share the place where this dream became true. It is located 3 min. away from the beach and 5 min. from the city center, in a quiet area.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,292 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 71462/AL

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The dream house by the sea. to the airport?

This vacation home is 27.9 mi (39-min drive) away from the Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The dream house by the sea. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The dream house by the sea. to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The dream house by the sea. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The dream house by the sea.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Casino Vilamoura (24-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The dream house by the sea.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The dream house by the sea.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The dream house by the sea. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The dream house by the sea. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The dream house by the sea. to downtown Albufeira?

This vacation home is 0.7 mi away from Albufeira e Olhos de Água.

The dream house by the sea. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jim W., Charlotte, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a wonderful stay. The apartment is very comfortable and very well stocked. The view is beautiful. You have a short walk to a huge number of restaurants and bars. Sofia, the host was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
I had the most amazing 8 night stay at this home. The pictures online were beautiful, but they don't do it justice. The views from the bay-front window and balcony were absolutely stunning. The house itself was cozy, incredibly clean, and beautifully decorated. This property was exactly as described - just steps away from the beach and perfectly located for exploring the city. The setup of the house is beautiful and the host Sofia was incredibly helpful and communicative. She made an amazing stay possible even after an error in booking on my end. The space was very clean, quiet, and came with a super comfortable king-size bed. All the basic amenities were provided, including coffee and tea. I really appreciated the easy and helpful check-in and the clear communication from the host.Staying at this property was a truly unique and special experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Paradise House

This was our third time staying in this house and we love it. The house was renovated in the early 2000 and everything is modern and up to date. What we love best ab
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M., Harleysville, PA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

This property is well presented and thought out. Plenty of storage space, well appointed kitchen, all the comforts. And the location was perfect. Easy parking on the street, a short walk to cafes and restaurants, and the beautiful view of the marina and ocean. Loved it.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

This was overall a wonderful stay, and we were thankful for the personal touches.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning View

Amazing location. Quiet yet close to Albufeira’s city. Great view, spacious location
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful view

The view was amazing and the location as good as it gets if you want to spend time in Old Town. Easy check in and place was set and ready. Enjoyed my stay very much.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glen G., BOCA RATON

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Albufeira stay

Great apartment, great location, great host, and great city.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve M., Liverpool

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location in lovely apartment

We booked here for 3 weeks and were delighted with our stay. A delightful 2bed apartment on the edge of the old town and also close to the marina. The older style exterior does not do it justice - once inside it has a very modern and comfortable feel. The icing on the cake is the terrace with an amazing unobstructed sea view. Highly recommend the apartment and the host.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love this House

This is our second stay at this house. We love everything about the house. It's location, very modern, the balcony and view. The host is also very helpful and came to our rescue with a resource when we had a car issue. We will definitely use this house again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Place in Albuferia

My husband and I just finished a 6 day stay at this house and loved it. The house had everything we needed. It was in a great location, close to Old Town but far enough away to not have the noise and congestion. Sofia met us at the house and thoroughly reviewed everything we needed to know. She was available for anything we needed. The best thing about the house was the spectacular view. The house is right on the ocean cliff. We could either sit on the balcony or in the living room and watch the ocean. If we return to Albuferia, we will definitely stay at this house again. Debra
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clive P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our second visit, definitely not our last

Once again, we had a wonderful holiday at this fabulous home. Sofia is a pleasure to deal with, the property was spotless and has everything you could ever need, with many modern appliances (good Wi-Fi also). Situated in a quiet part of Albufeira, but only a few minutes walk from the old town or the marina, in the other direction. Several good restaurants very close by, if you do not fancy the stroll. Overall everything from our point of view was simply excellent.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clive P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Superb property, owner and location

We spent a very relaxing 2 weeks at this property and enjoyed the whole experience. Sofia met us at check in and showed us around. She is very charming and helpful. The house is as described and really is to a very high standard of cleanliness, is very secure and has everything you could ever need. Everything is top of the range. The location? Exactly as described, handy enough for the Marina and the Old Town but in a quiet area, wonderful views and sunshine all day. Overall, we were really pleased and willl definitely return.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rahel K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderbares Ferienhaus, 2 Etagen, unten sind 2 Schlaftzimmer und 2 Badezimmer, oben ist das grosse Wohnzimmer, Esszimmer, Küche und Balkon wie in den Bildern. Alles moder, sauber, ruhig. Stadt, Restaurants und Strände sind wunderbar fussläufig erreichbar in 5-10min. Albufeira ist sehr touristisch. Doch dadurch, dass man etwas abseits wohnt und sich jederzeit auf den Balkon ans Meer setzen kann ist es ein Traum. Wir haben es sehr genossen dort.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wundervolle Tage in Albufeira

Liebe Sofia wir haben die Tage in eurem tollen, stilvoll eingerichteten Haus sehr genossen. Das Rauschen des Meeres draussen auf der Terrasse werden wir noch lange vermissen. Vielen Dank für die nette BetreuungNatascha und Harry
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Très bonne expérience

Un très bon séjour passé chez Sofia. Elle a été accueillante et nous a bien conseillé durant notre voyage. La maison est grande, propre et accueillante. La terrasse dispose d’une magnifique vue sur l’océan. Petit bémol sur le passage devant les fenêtres des chambres, qui ne gâche en rien notre superbe séjour.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niki G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Was für eine tolle Wohnung

Wir waren im August 2022 7 Tage in dieser bezaubernden Wohnung untergebracht. Die Wohnung ist liebevoll designed und besticht durch einen einzigartigen hochwertigen Charme. Neben der hochwertigen Ausstattung ist der atemberaubende Ausblick vom Balkon zu erwähnen, dessen Ausblick zu jeder Tageszeit zum Verweilen und Seele baumeln lassen einlädt. Strand, Supermärkte und tolle Restaurants sind fußläufig erreichbar und selbst für unseren Mietwagen haben wir jeden Tag in unmittelbarer Nähe einen Platz gefunden ohne großartig suchen zu müssen. Vielen Dank Sofia, wir kommen wieder!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Stay!

This object is well maintained and you will feel very comfortable. Sofia took very good care and communication is easy. We were very pleased as we could rebook ourstay from summer to fall due to COVID.w/o any problems. Great service! You will enjoy your stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pedro P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabuloso

A propriedade é maravilhosa, exatamente igual á discrição. Localização em lugar calmo próximo de tudo; praia, supermercado, restaurantes... A Sofia e o João Paulo são de uma gentileza! Recomendamos vivamente!

10/10 Excellent

Max M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Traumhaus

Perfekte Lage durch Nähe zum Hauptstrand und Marina, ausreichende Entfernung zum Zentrum. Dieser Ortsteil von Albufeira hat alles, was man braucht. Die Vermieter waren zuvorkommend und hilfsbereit, Sauberkeit und Zustand top, hochwertige Einrichtung und dem Inserat entsprechend. Parkplatz war immer in unmittelbarer Nähe vorhanden. Absolut zu empfehlen
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christian R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Albufeira

Sehr schönes Haus, hochwertige Ausstattung in toller Lage mit prächtigee Aussicht auf Strand und Hafen . Nette Betreuung. Klitzekleiner Kritikpunkt sind die festen Betten, die für manche etwas zu hart sind.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kris P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Individualität vom Feinsten

Charmante Kombination aus traditioneller Bauweise und hochmoderner Innenausstattung in perfekter Urlaubslage. Liebe Sofia, vielen Dank für den herzlichen Empfang. Wir haben uns hier sehr wohl gefühlt und kommen bei Gelegenheit gern wieder. :-) K+B
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

DIDIER H.

Fabuleux

Excellente localisation pour cette très belle maison de ville entièrement rénové avec goût et avec des matériaux de qualité. Belle terrasse en première ligne surplombant l'océan depuis le séjour et l'une des chambres. Très agréable de s'endormir avec le bruit des vagues qui s'écrase sur les rochers. Bon accueil de Sofia qui nous avait également préparé un guide de leurs restaurants préférés dans la Région de l'Algarve. Nous en avons testé 4. Ils étaient tous excellents. Nous espérons pouvoir revenir un jour dans cette magnifique maison.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jm A.

super appart

Super appart. Vue magnifique
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018