Tavira Flamingos Flat

Living areas nice and had everything we needed. Comfy beds, good showers. Pool fine. Secure parking outside door. Walking distance of Tavira centre. Near large shopping centre so very handy for groceries. Market in waste ground beside apartment on sat morning.

Terrace not directly accessible from the apartment, have to go outside or climb over the tiny ground floor balcony (!). This wasn't clear from the photos. The sliding door to the balcony had a broken lock, we informed agency but nothing was done. There was a safe in the main bedroom that the information pack (in the apartment) said was usable but it is not (only for owner). Ants a bit of a problem (aware this isn't owner/agencies fault, just to inform others).

It was very quiet. We had no car but apartment was close to hypermarket for essentials, 10 mins to centre of town where there are many excellent restaurants, interesting history. 15 mins to unmanned train station. Some interesting walks, both from apartment and from nearby train stations.

We only had one set of keys, 🙁. Key required to exit the gated complex as well as the apartment block and the apartment. It meant we had to do everything together.

No direct access to the decking area from the apartment.

Good space for families and couples. Better location than it may seem at first. Close to mall, stores and to downtown, and access to the island. I think I would recommend the apartment for longer stays more than short ones. We were only there two days so it seemed rushed to unpack and pack in time for check out. Laundry was a lifesaver!!! Great for families. Very safe. Near play area. We saw a high chair and the kitchen is great.

It was difficult to arrange key pick up for us as we didn’t know our exact arrival time and you ‘must’ meet the host in person. Check in is late- 16:00/4:00 pm. Check out is early- 10 am - so you really get a partial first and last day. If you have nowhere to store your bags while waiting, this is inconvenient. No extra soap, etc. bring your own toiletries- the kitchen has all you need for cooking, but you’ll need to bring all the groceries, oil, spices, etc. We had trouble trusting our messages were getting through the booking agency to the host. We eventually did get connected! Cookie and cereal crumbs under the bedside table. Lots of bug killer sprays in the house (little worrisome). Spare blankets were wadded up in closets-not folded-wondering… were they clean? Floors and counters seemed clean and the kitchen was clean. We did enjoy the stay considering all the small issues.

Location to Tavira within walking distance .Lovely area and felt safe and secure in Accommodation. Very clean well laid out with everything we needed.Tavira is such a beautiful place with so much to offer . Beautiful old cobbled streets with lovely eateries. Beaches accessible by boats and surrounded by nature .

Nothing.

The rental location was FANTASTIC! so close to everything.

The address given was not accurate, and the google location coordinates were wrong. Also, it would be super helpful if the rental company explained where the recycling/ trash is located and how what to sort