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The dream house by the sea.

Beachfront vacation home near Praia dos Alemães

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Smart TV, DVD player, books, stereo
Terrace/patio
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Albufeira, Faro District
  • Place, Peneco Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Albufeira Old Town Square
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Albufeira Marina
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the area

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. The Strip and Sao Rafael Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Peneco Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Castle Wall Ruins - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Praia dos Pescadores - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Albufeira Marina - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Casa da Fonte - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Alfredo Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tasca D'Alkhaz - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sunset Beachclub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante 54 - ‬5 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

    • 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
    Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

    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

    The Dream House By The Sea
    The dream house by the sea. Albufeira
    The dream house by the sea. Private vacation home
    The dream house by the sea. Private vacation home Albufeira

    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

    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Glen G.

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

    Awesome Albufeira stay

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

    10/10 Excellent

    Jim W.

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

    10/10 Excellent

    Nicolas M.

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

    Stunning View

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

    10/10 Excellent

    Doug S.

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

    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
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Shaun K.

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

    Beautiful

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

    10/10 Excellent

    Debra D.

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

    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
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Melissa M.

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

    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
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Steve M.

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

    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
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Debra D.

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

    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
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Clive P.

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

    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
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Clive P.

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

    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
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Verified traveller

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

    10/10 Excellent

    Rahel K.

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

    10/10 Excellent

    Harry G.

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

    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
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Marion L.

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

    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
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Niki G.

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

    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
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Debra D.

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

    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
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Frank W.

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

    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
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Pedro P.

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

    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!
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Max M.

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

    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
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Christian R.

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

    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
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Kris P.

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

    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
    Verified

    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
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Grant B.

    Fabulous stay

    Very pleasantly surprised.........owners made us feel really welcome. Fantastically appointed, very clean, all amenities, latest tech, WIFI good and everything easily walkable. Excellent value and highly recommend.
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Jm A.

    super appart

    Super appart. Vue magnifique
    Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018