Vivenda João Damas

Location and size

It is a very convenient location - close to the beach, to the center of the old town, and restaurants. In the house, everything that you need, especially for cooking. It was incredibly clean there. Great view from the apartment.

It is a quiet noise from the clubs at night. Far from big shops and fish and vegetable markets, if needed. There were mosquitoes some night, so you must be ready for that.

The location was excellent, very close to the beach and right next to the town. We loved the rooftop and balconies, and the rooms were comfortable and never got too hot despite the weather.

The showers were a little temperamental, and didn't stay hot for long, especially with 4 of us showering one after another. One of the showers usually didn't heat up at all, but this hardly affected our stay in an otherwise lovely house.

Lovely little house, very cosy. Views from the rooftop terrace are absolutely stunning. Very close to the beach, fantastic location. Close to the bars and restaurants in the old town. Would definitely stay again, loved it.

Leaving.

Been close to everything

No air conditioning

Great location on lovely narrow car free street in old town . Traditional house. Well equipped. Great roof terrace, worth the effort to go up to it. Property on several floors with fairly steep stairs which was not an issue for us but could be if mobility an issue. Two bathrooms. Coffee machines, good fridge, cooking facilities etc

Living room downstairs could be a bit more comfortable with more comfortable sofa and some lamps but minor issue. You can hear some noise from the nightlife but shutters take a lot of that out and that issue would be the same anywhere in the near town. No air con. Not an issue for us at end September. Fans provided. Can’t comment on what would be like in high summer but shutters for all windows to keep sun out.

The location was excellent for the old town and the beaches. The house was quaint and well equipped and spotlessly clean.

The house didn't have a washing machine, which I had expected. Also the steps to the roof terrace were very steep for a couple of our age though would probably be fine for people younger. One of the gas bottles ran out during the first week meaning we had no hot water in the kitchen or the first floor bathroom. We contacted the owner but he never got back to us so we both had to use the bathroom on the second floor (another flight of windey narrow stairs).