For us, a semi-retired couple, this large apartment "ticked all the boxes". The location at the Lagos Marina was excellent. It was a 10-minute interesting walk to the town, the beach, the bus station, and the train station. The supermarket and a local bus stop were just around the corner. Although the back balcony overlooked a busy road, the apartment was soundproof. The large front balcony was sunny, with a lovely view of the pool, the well-kept grounds, and the town. The separate large kitchen had a full-sized fridge and dishwasher, a microwave, and a cooktop. For coffee there was a French press, fine for 2 people but perhaps a problem for more. An electric kettle and 3 different sizes of teapots took care of tea-making. A drying rack and clothespins were supplied. We did not use the washing machine. The furniture in all rooms was comfortable, and quite adequate. There was excellent light for reading. The elevator was appreciated for getting groceries up to the second floor. Free WiFi and a modern TV with some English channels were welcome amenities. The English-speaking owners were very fair and pleasant to deal with. The local Portuguese, English-speaking manager, Sandra, was most obliging and pleasant. For our long-stay of a month there was a weekly cleaning and change of linens arranged by Sandra. There was a large quantity of cutlery and place settings so it wasn't necessary to run the dishwasher's full cycle every day. The nearby Pingo Doce has long hours and delicious rotisserie chickens! The owners even supplied some books in English and we contributed some of our own for the next renters. the heaters in each room worked well for the odd chilly February evening. All in all, our one-month stay in February and March in this apartment was an excellent experience!
A Canadian couple