We really enjoyed our stay at Mario's apartment. First of all, the communication with Mario and his point of contact in Albufeira - Doina, was brilliant and very prompt. We were given all the info before we even took the trip and once we arrived at the apartment Doina showed us around and explained how everything worked etc. The views from the terrace were spectacular and you could hear waves come and go. It was very peaceful and lovely. Apartment was very big and traditional and it contained a very modern fan with alternative speeds and our favourite - fridge with built-in ice maker and water cooler. There was also TV in the living room with English channels and movies. It was a little bit dark in the apartment, however we were mostly spending our time outside (as you do on holidays), therefore it didn't bother us. The pool area was gorgeous and despite the water being a bit cold, we really enjoyed relaxing by the pool listening to the waves. By all means the pool was not dirty, but it could do with a thorough clean up. The Aveiros beach was just a minute walk from the pool area and it was a lovely spot surrounded by cliffs and hills. There was also a little beach bar there, which served nice food and drinks. In the apartment there were clean bed sheets for us along with fresh clean towels, some juicy oranges and a couple of books to read in English, French and German. The kitchen was well equipped and it contained all the cutlery, pots, pans, chopping boards, serving dishes, plates, mugs, glasses, kettle, toaster oven with stove and microwave. Would be great if Mario could provide some coffee and tea for the guests though and perhaps some soap in the bathroom, however the shop is only about 10 minutes away, so there was no panic there. We simply went to the shop and got all the necessary items and done some food shopping so that we could have little tapas on the terrace sitting on our sunbeds. The only two things, I would suggest, need an improvement/attention in the apartment were the bath tiles grouting and seals- they need to be cleaned and refreshed; and terrace could be a bit more private on the right hand side - the family, who stayed in the apartment on the right, kept looking into our terrace area and apartment window. Other than that I wouldn't change anything else. It was a lovely place and very comfortable. The check-out was very flexible. We definitely recommend this place!! We are hoping to come back next year!
