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Unique Garden Apartment in the Heart of Lagos Old City

Apartment near Praia da Luz in Lagos

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A coastal beach with cliffs, a sandy shoreline, and a railing.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with a table set for breakfast.
A room with a white sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a ceiling fan.
A narrow cobblestone street lined with white buildings, a black door, and parked cars.
A cozy indoor garden with a table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and warm lighting.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 243 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Lagos, Faro
  • Place, First European Slave Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lagos Municipal Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Marina de Lagos
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portimao (PRM)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the area

Lagos

Seaside stay .A stay at this Centro Histórico apartment places you steps from Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Carmo and within a 5-minute walk of Dom Sebastiao Statue. Santo Antonio Church and Dr. Jose Formosinho Municipal Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • First European Slave Market - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Henry the Navigator Statue - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lagos Municipal Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Arch of Sao Goncalo - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Marina de Lagos - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Lagos Station - 16 min walk
  • Portimao (PRM) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Azimute - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pomo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Empanadas & Co - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Black & White - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Garage - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Unique Garden Apartment in the Heart of Lagos Old City

SUMMARY
Fabulous old town Lagos apartment with a unique Moroccan garden for sunbathing, eating and BBQ. Cool & stylish inside, quiet ceiling fans and just 1 minute from bars, restaurants, clubs and only a few minutes walk to the best beaches in Europe.

THE SPACE
Casinha Alegrias (The Happy House) is a unique apartment in Lagos Old Town (car not needed). It has a fabulous Moroccan courtyard garden, ideal for chilling, sunbathing, eating and BBQ´ing great fresh fish and meats from the local market (5-minute walk). The Casinha has just been renovated in the romantic Moorish style with stylish antique furniture and decor, also with super quiet ceiling fans for those warm Lagos evenings. Very quiet at night and the garden is beautifully illuminated for a truly romantic stay in one of Lagos´s finest locations.

GUEST ACCESS
You will have the whole apartment and garden to yourselves for the whole stay.

PLEASE NOTE: Arrivals any day after 9pm and anytime on Sunday or bank holidays are subject to a Meet & Greet fee of 50€ payable in cash to our local property managers when checking in.

PARKING
Although street parking is technically possible (subject to availability), due to the narrowness of the street, WE STRONGLY ADVISE using one of the two public parking lots within 150m of the apartment.

WIFI
Free wifi is available throughout the apartment and patio.

INTERACTION WITH GUESTS
Our property managers, Destination Algarve, are located in central Lagos. They will do a "meet & greet" upon your arrival and are always available for any problems that may arise during your stay. We leave a Lagos information pack for you with all of the best local recommendations for eating, drinking, shopping, tours and beaches.

THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Lagos Old Town is a charming and historical area, yet within 5-10 minutes walk from some of Europe´s best beaches. 400 bars, restaurants and cafe´s, great clubs, and quirky shops await you...our guests come back year after year after they have fallen in love with Lagos

GETTING AROUND
Excellent buses to all tourist points in Portugal and Spain. The train from Faro terminates at Lagos. Easy and cheap car rentals from Luz Car in Lagos and taxi´s are available 24 hours at the local taxi rank.

HOUSE RULES
The apartment and the garden are very strictly non-smoking. The apartment is very romantic and therefore only suitable for couples without children, no noisy surfers or late clubbers, as our street is a typical Portuguese old town street, it is quiet at night, so no loud parties or music after 11pm.

Pets are not allowed.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

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

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 463 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 19177/AL

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Unique Garden Apartment in the Heart of Lagos Old City to the airport?

This apartment is 16 mi (26-min drive) away from the Portimao (PRM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Unique Garden Apartment in the Heart of Lagos Old City have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is Unique Garden Apartment in the Heart of Lagos Old City to the beach?

This apartment is a short 11-minute walk from Batata Beach and 12-minute walk from Meia Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Unique Garden Apartment in the Heart of Lagos Old City offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Unique Garden Apartment in the Heart of Lagos Old City?

No, there is no casino at this apartment, but Algarve Casino (24-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Unique Garden Apartment in the Heart of Lagos Old City?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Unique Garden Apartment in the Heart of Lagos Old City?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does Unique Garden Apartment in the Heart of Lagos Old City have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does Unique Garden Apartment in the Heart of Lagos Old City have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Unique Garden Apartment in the Heart of Lagos Old City to downtown Lagos?

This apartment is 0.2 mi away from São Gonçalo de Lagos.

Unique Garden Apartment in the Heart of Lagos Old City Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lennarta H.

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

Fantastic apartment

Great location. Wonderful patio. If we visit Lagos again we'd stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

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

A little paradise

Perfectly located in the old town with a wonderful peaceful private garden. The kitchen is well equipped for those wanting to cook meals. This is our #1 choice to escape our Canadian winters.
Stayed 58 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lynn H.

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

Lagos stay

We enjoyed our stay here. The location was excellent and had the weather been a little warmer we would have used the outdoor space more. One thing to note, if you’re on the tall side (my husband is 6’2”) you may find the foot board on the bed uncomfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

BARRY W.

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

so good booking for next year

Have read other reviews that said pictures didn't do it justice - so true. An amazing property in the heart of beautiful Lagos.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very good contact.Apartment is very clearly and comfortably.It was very good time in Valerie apartment!!!!Valerie is very charming boss.Thanks!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

Wonderful Apartment

We very much enjoyed our stay in this beautiful and well appointed apartment. Located in a quiet side street in the old town, we were only a 5 minute walk from the Pracas and not much longer a walk from the beaches. The private garden was as beautiful as the images show. We will be returning!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dennis V.

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

Perfect place to stay in Lagos!

Our home for 10 days in Lagos was functional, beautifully decorated, and centrally located. We felt at home the minute we walked in the door; the casinha was well appointed with all the essentials for a comfortable stay. What raised all of this to another level was the outside terrace/patio: you would have to see this bit of paradise to understand! We will be back!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nina D.

location, location

Loved the location in the heart of the old town. We were able to get around easily and to the beaches etc. without a car - using local buses. Valerie and Randy left a book of best restaurants, bakery etc. The property provided everything we needed - wi fi, tv, back yard, washer etc. The magic was the garden.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Anne L.

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

Case alegrias

The house was fine but for the cost I would expect more I’m afraid I know it says ceiling fans but this house needs air con as the weather was exceptionally hot and the fans were pretty useless I also felt the decoration was a bit dark. I suppose I’m being picky, we enjoyed our stay but I feel it needs updating and lightened up the bed was small and there was a thick duvet on it I would expect in summer there should’ve been a 2 tog or very light duvet it’s all about attention to detail and I am fussy.also we only had a bath towel and hand towel each I did wash them but could’ve done with a few extra towels.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Annett K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Die Wohnung war sehr schön, besonders auch die herrliche begrünte Terrasse im Innenhof in zentraler Lage in der Altstadt. Wir hatten alles was wir brauchten und haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Wir kommen gerne einmal wieder. Viele Grüße! Annett und Karsten
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

France L.

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

Très joli appartement, et tellement bien situé!

Et que dire de la cour intérieure, tout simplement magnifique! Cet appartement jouis d'un emplacement idéal, située à quelques pas du centre de Lagos, elle est d'autre part juste assez éloignée pour qu'on puisse bénéficier de calme et tranquillité. Merci à Valérie et Randy pour un séjour inoubliable!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

gilles c.

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

offre pas en accord avec la photo d'accroche du patio

L'Accroche visuelle du patio sur l'annonce donne une image fausse de l'ensemble. Ce patio est en fait entouré d'appartements avec une vue plongeante . donc il n'y a aucune intimité réelle . Très mauvaise insonorisation Il nous a été interdit d'approcher en voiture la location même pour déposer nos bagages par le propriétaire du n°30
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frances E.

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

Little oasis

Absolutely love this property so much so that we have been three times!!! Location is brilliant. Extremely quiet even though you are in the centre of Lagos. Did I say I love this apartment?
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

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

Sommer in Lagos

Traumhaft schöne Wohnung Tolle Lage in der Altstadt und dennoch sehr ruhig Fußläufig zu den Stränden und dem Fischmarkt
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christelle L.

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

Un logement en centre ville idéal

Le logement de Valérie et Randy est vraiment bien placé et très agréable. J’y ai séjourné deux semaines et je m’y suis beaucoup plu. La Casinha est très bien équipée et bien placée. De plus, les propriétaires ont laissé des informations très précieuses pour la vie de tous les jours pendant le séjour. Je recommande sans hésitation!
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frances E.

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

Perfect Loacation

This apartment is the perfect place to explore Lagos. You literally have everything at your doorstep while still being situated on a quiet street. The apartment has everything you could possibly need from beach chairs and umbrellas to shampoo! The patio garden is so beautiful - a little oasis. Everything was spotlessly clean. I couldn't fault the place on anything. It's a solid 10/10 from me! Frances and Karl
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joachim S.

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

Kleines Paradies in Lagos

Die sehr schöne Ferienwohnung am Rande der Altstadt ist perfekt gelegen. Ruhig, aber in wenigen Schritten mitten im Geschehen. Die Zimmer sind sehr geschmackvoll und gemütlich eingerichtet, die Küche hat alles was man braucht und der Innenhof, bzw. Garten ist ein kleines Paradies.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Saskia R.

Lovely, clean and cosy apartment

The courtyard was delightful and the location was just great.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Janet H.

Excellent location

This is an excellently located apartment within the old walls of Lagos. The first floor apartment is well provisioned and the company that looks after the apartment is always available,even providing a second set of keys when requested. The street itself is peaceful unless construction is going on. Because it was winter we did not get to use the beautiful terrace that often but it is certainly lovely. There are many excellent places to eat and the cliff walks are fabulous. We had a car so we could take interesting day trips to surrounding places. Lagos itself is a great place for a base to explore. We really enjoyed the apartment but because it was winter we found the apartment damp and poorly lit and we really needed the heaters provided. We also found the double bed too small for comfort but realize a bigger bed would not fit into the space. The biggest challenge for us was the ambient noise of the other residents especially the person above us who walked around in heavy shoes starting at 8:00 am. The acoustic properties of the building allow televisions and family noise from the other 3 apartments to encroach on the natural tranquility of the apartment. The love and care for the apartment by the owners is apparent.
Stayed 19 nights in Dec 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sabine N.

Kleines Paradies mitten in Lagos

Wir haben uns in dieser wunderschönen und sehr gepflegten Ferienwohnung sofort wohl gefühlt! Tolle Lage um Lagos und die Umgebung zu erkunden und sich gut zu erholen.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

John P.

A great place to base a great holiday from.

Excellent access to shops, bars and great places to eat., Beach only 10 minutes away. Quiet location. Loved the 10 days we had in Lagos.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Martin M.

Lovely apartment in Lagos old town

Had a fantastic week here. Cool and quiet in the algarve summer heat, with lovely, secluded patio for evenings. Easy walking down into the old town and to the local beaches. Thoroughly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jan S.

klein aber fein

Sehr hübsche Wohnung, ideal gelegen. Die Innenstadt ist fußläufig gut zu erkunden, zum Stadtstrand nur 10 min. Fußweg. Jede Menge gute Restaurants in unmittelbarer Nähe. Ein riesiger Parkplatz befindet sich um die Ecke, sodass parken kein Problem war. Die Wohnung war absolut sauber und gepflegt genauso wie der Außenbereich. Wir sind überaus freundlich empfangen worden, obwohl wir erst gegen 22Uhr angereist sind. Einziges Manko, was nicht in die Bewertung einfließt, sind die Möwen mit ihrem Geschrei. So etwas habe ich noch nie erlebt und gehört, dort scheint es aber normal zu sein.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth B.

This was the perfect property for what we wanted. Old town centre and lots to do.

We like that in a private apartment you can sleep in without room service or banging doors of hotel rooms. This apartment was really in the ideal location to all amenities. The old town feel was perfect. Within yards you have a beautiful coffee shop and small market. It's about 150 yards to the Main Street were all restaurants and shops are. It is about 5 minutes walk to the beach. We drove to other places within 30 minutes of Lagos but found Lagos had the best to offer.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Julia E.

Cosy,convenient and clean

The casinha was clean and very well equipped. Last year we stayed in a rental in Gardone where we had to start our holiday by shopping for basics such as toilet paper but Valerie and Randy have thought of everything including small useful items such as a travel adaptor. Towels and beach towels provided too and a nice lady called midweek to provide a change of clean towels. Super location close to great restaurants: the best one we found for food and service was Real Portuguese just 1 minute walk around the corner where we ate three times during the week. Also really close to fresh food markets, shops, little museums and Science Centre-all easy walking distance. Not too far either to walk to the train station for a day out e.g. Sagres and the area is well served by local bus service. The staff in the tourist information in Gil Eanes square were really helpful and can give you a free map of Lagos which is invaluable for finding your way around the maze of small streets. It was lovely to sit in the private courtyard garden and we took the advice not to leave food unattended as the gulls had their eye on our breakfast. We also appreciated the huge fan in the bedroom-no noise and it kept the bedroom cool enough to sleep comfortably. Thank you for the friendly welcome by Fiona from Destination Algarve too who met us at the Casinha on arrival. A most relaxing holiday.