Dreamers Duplex with Seaview

A literal last-minute getaway, as we booked the accommodation whilst boarding the flight to Faro, but it was super easy to arrange, and the communication from the host was excellent. Despite arriving before check-in time, we were met by the very friendly cleaner, who let us leave our heavy bags safely in the property whilst we went out exploring. Having already given us the key, we returned to a beautifully clean and very spacious apartment, and realised that it was in an excellent location with a short walk to the city centre. The kitchen was well stocked (with awesome coffee for a pod machine), there were 2 bathrooms including showers, and the terrace was fantastic for relaxing in the evening sun. It also had plenty of other things you’d need including a hairdryer and ironing board. It was a perfect venue for a short getaway, and we’d certainly stay again!

Perhaps some foldaway sun loungers for the terrace would really add the finishing touch!

Great location just minutes walk to many great restaurants. Thankfully air conditioned to help cool things down in the summer heat. Great kitchen facilities, two well appointed bathrooms with a lovely large living room.

The problem with all the positives is everybody wants to stay in that area and street parking is almost nonexistent. The view is wonderful but be prepared for 3 flights of stairs - don’t let that put you off however, just be prepared.

Het is een mooi, schoon en groot appartement op de derde etage. Alles wat je maar nodig hebt aanwezig en mooi uitzicht vanaf het balkon. We werden met toeval ontvangen door de ontzettend vriendelijke en warme schoonmaakster. Echt een fantastische vrouw!

Eigenlijk was alles helemaal prima, als je slecht ter been bent is het misschien niet ideaal. Het zijn wel wat trappen.

Großartige Unterkunft äußerst zentral.

Strände weiter weg

This place was bigger than we expected. We were able to find street parking close by every time we left. The train station is right by this place so super central. Amazing patio and great view.

Location

There were 3 flights of stairs then stairs in the apartment.

Absolutely nothing.

The Dreamers Duplex with Seaview turned out to be a nightmare apartment with a very depressing view. We were quite shocked walking up to the apartment, where it looks like the apartment directly across the stairway is abandoned (as the door is wrapped up and taped off) and where we were immediately met with a bad smell as we walked into the apartment. There was water damage on the walls, mold growing on the walls and a smell of mold throughout the entire apartment. There were so many bugs in the kitchen and the corners of the kitchen looked to be crumbling. The apartment is in a terrible state and not fit to be rented out to anyone for any amount of time. Unfortunately, we called Ivan, the host, as soon as we discovered the poor state of the apartment and we were met with aggression from him, where he even stated that 2000 people have stayed in that flat and have never complained. He sent his assistant to meet us a few hours later (forcing us to remain nearby the entire time), she even admitted to the bad smell “from the water in the walls” and to having told Ivan on multiple occasions that he must properly fix the water damage (which we have proof of her admitting). Ivan still went on to deny this entire conversation. I believe many of the reviews for this apartment online are fake and we feel entirely scammed. Of course, we could not spend a single night in an apartment that has mold, and it is unethical to not refund us for the full booking. Booking.com was very apologetic and yet they could not get him to issue a refund and so we are still fighting this. If I could give Ivan’s nightmare apartment a 0 star rating, I would. Since I can only post 4 photos with this review, I cannot share the other horrifying photos or photos of the view that simply do not match what is advertised in the post. I can only highly recommend avoiding this apartment and this host.

Great location - close to where we needed to be. Very comfortable and spacious for 4 adults. Easy to find and excellent instructions for retrieving keys.

Noisy at night. Would have liked to sleep with the windows open for fresh air, but too much street noise. The AC was able to drown out the noise.