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Unique Garden Apartment in the Heart of Lagos Old City

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Beach nearby
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Interior
TV

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 243 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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Lagos, Faro
  • Place, First European Slave Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lagos Municipal Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Marina de Lagos
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portimao (PRM)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About this property

Unique Garden Apartment in the Heart of Lagos Old City

SUMMARY
Fabulous old town Lagos apartment with a unique Moroccan garden for sunbathing, eating and BBQ. Cool & stylish inside, quiet ceiling fans and just 1 minute from bars, restaurants, clubs and only a few minutes walk to the best beaches in Europe.

THE SPACE
Casinha Alegrias (The Happy House) is a unique apartment in Lagos Old Town (car not needed). It has a fabulous Moroccan courtyard garden, ideal for chilling, sunbathing, eating and BBQ´ing great fresh fish and meats from the local market (5-minute walk). The Casinha has just been renovated in the romantic Moorish style with stylish antique furniture and decor, also with super quiet ceiling fans for those warm Lagos evenings. Very quiet at night and the garden is beautifully illuminated for a truly romantic stay in one of Lagos´s finest locations.

GUEST ACCESS
You will have the whole apartment and garden to yourselves for the whole stay.

PLEASE NOTE: Arrivals any day after 9pm and anytime on Sunday or bank holidays are subject to a Meet & Greet fee of 50€ payable in cash to our local property managers when checking in.

PARKING
Although street parking is technically possible (subject to availability), due to the narrowness of the street, WE STRONGLY ADVISE using one of the two public parking lots within 150m of the apartment.

WIFI
Free wifi is available throughout the apartment and patio.

INTERACTION WITH GUESTS
Our property managers, Destination Algarve, are located in central Lagos. They will do a "meet & greet" upon your arrival and are always available for any problems that may arise during your stay. We leave a Lagos information pack for you with all of the best local recommendations for eating, drinking, shopping, tours and beaches.

THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Lagos Old Town is a charming and historical area, yet within 5-10 minutes walk from some of Europe´s best beaches. 400 bars, restaurants and cafe´s, great clubs, and quirky shops await you...our guests come back year after year after they have fallen in love with Lagos

GETTING AROUND
Excellent buses to all tourist points in Portugal and Spain. The train from Faro terminates at Lagos. Easy and cheap car rentals from Luz Car in Lagos and taxi´s are available 24 hours at the local taxi rank.

HOUSE RULES
The apartment and the garden are very strictly non-smoking. The apartment is very romantic and therefore only suitable for couples without children, no noisy surfers or late clubbers, as our street is a typical Portuguese old town street, it is quiet at night, so no loud parties or music after 11pm.

Pets are not allowed.
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Carmo. Features include laundry facilities. The apartment offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, washing machine, and balcony
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 13 minutes by foot from Marina de Lagos and a 5-minute drive from Dona Ana Beach
As a guest of this apartment, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Lagos apartment is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 463 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 19177/AL

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Unique Garden Apartment in the Heart of Lagos Old City Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna R.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was very good contact.Apartment is very clearly and comfortably.It was very good time in Valerie apartment!!!!Valerie is very charming boss.Thanks!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lagos stay

We enjoyed our stay here. The location was excellent and had the weather been a little warmer we would have used the outdoor space more. One thing to note, if you’re on the tall side (my husband is 6’2”) you may find the foot board on the bed uncomfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place to stay in Lagos!

Our home for 10 days in Lagos was functional, beautifully decorated, and centrally located. We felt at home the minute we walked in the door; the casinha was well appointed with all the essentials for a comfortable stay. What raised all of this to another level was the outside terrace/patio: you would have to see this bit of paradise to understand! We will be back!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Anne L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Case alegrias

The house was fine but for the cost I would expect more I’m afraid I know it says ceiling fans but this house needs air con as the weather was exceptionally hot and the fans were pretty useless I also felt the decoration was a bit dark. I suppose I’m being picky, we enjoyed our stay but I feel it needs updating and lightened up the bed was small and there was a thick duvet on it I would expect in summer there should’ve been a 2 tog or very light duvet it’s all about attention to detail and I am fussy.also we only had a bath towel and hand towel each I did wash them but could’ve done with a few extra towels.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lennarta H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic apartment

Great location. Wonderful patio. If we visit Lagos again we'd stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

France L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Très joli appartement, et tellement bien situé!

Et que dire de la cour intérieure, tout simplement magnifique! Cet appartement jouis d'un emplacement idéal, située à quelques pas du centre de Lagos, elle est d'autre part juste assez éloignée pour qu'on puisse bénéficier de calme et tranquillité. Merci à Valérie et Randy pour un séjour inoubliable!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill C., Winnipeg, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

A little paradise

Perfectly located in the old town with a wonderful peaceful private garden. The kitchen is well equipped for those wanting to cook meals. This is our #1 choice to escape our Canadian winters.
Stayed 58 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frances E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Little oasis

Absolutely love this property so much so that we have been three times!!! Location is brilliant. Extremely quiet even though you are in the centre of Lagos. Did I say I love this apartment?
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

BARRY W., Stratford Upon Avon

Liked: Cleanliness

so good booking for next year

Have read other reviews that said pictures didn't do it justice - so true. An amazing property in the heart of beautiful Lagos.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frances E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Loacation

This apartment is the perfect place to explore Lagos. You literally have everything at your doorstep while still being situated on a quiet street. The apartment has everything you could possibly need from beach chairs and umbrellas to shampoo! The patio garden is so beautiful - a little oasis. Everything was spotlessly clean. I couldn't fault the place on anything. It's a solid 10/10 from me! Frances and Karl
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bill C., Winnipeg, Canada

Wonderful Apartment

We very much enjoyed our stay in this beautiful and well appointed apartment. Located in a quiet side street in the old town, we were only a 5 minute walk from the Pracas and not much longer a walk from the beaches. The private garden was as beautiful as the images show. We will be returning!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Saskia R.

Lovely, clean and cosy apartment

The courtyard was delightful and the location was just great.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Nina D.

location, location

Loved the location in the heart of the old town. We were able to get around easily and to the beaches etc. without a car - using local buses. Valerie and Randy left a book of best restaurants, bakery etc. The property provided everything we needed - wi fi, tv, back yard, washer etc. The magic was the garden.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Janet H.

Excellent location

This is an excellently located apartment within the old walls of Lagos. The first floor apartment is well provisioned and the company that looks after the apartment is always available,even providing a second set of keys when requested. The street itself is peaceful unless construction is going on. Because it was winter we did not get to use the beautiful terrace that often but it is certainly lovely. There are many excellent places to eat and the cliff walks are fabulous. We had a car so we could take interesting day trips to surrounding places. Lagos itself is a great place for a base to explore. We really enjoyed the apartment but because it was winter we found the apartment damp and poorly lit and we really needed the heaters provided. We also found the double bed too small for comfort but realize a bigger bed would not fit into the space. The biggest challenge for us was the ambient noise of the other residents especially the person above us who walked around in heavy shoes starting at 8:00 am. The acoustic properties of the building allow televisions and family noise from the other 3 apartments to encroach on the natural tranquility of the apartment. The love and care for the apartment by the owners is apparent.
Stayed 19 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

John P.

A great place to base a great holiday from.

Excellent access to shops, bars and great places to eat., Beach only 10 minutes away. Quiet location. Loved the 10 days we had in Lagos.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Martin M.

Lovely apartment in Lagos old town

Had a fantastic week here. Cool and quiet in the algarve summer heat, with lovely, secluded patio for evenings. Easy walking down into the old town and to the local beaches. Thoroughly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth B.

This was the perfect property for what we wanted. Old town centre and lots to do.

We like that in a private apartment you can sleep in without room service or banging doors of hotel rooms. This apartment was really in the ideal location to all amenities. The old town feel was perfect. Within yards you have a beautiful coffee shop and small market. It's about 150 yards to the Main Street were all restaurants and shops are. It is about 5 minutes walk to the beach. We drove to other places within 30 minutes of Lagos but found Lagos had the best to offer.

10/10 Excellent

Julia E.

Cosy,convenient and clean

The casinha was clean and very well equipped. Last year we stayed in a rental in Gardone where we had to start our holiday by shopping for basics such as toilet paper but Valerie and Randy have thought of everything including small useful items such as a travel adaptor. Towels and beach towels provided too and a nice lady called midweek to provide a change of clean towels. Super location close to great restaurants: the best one we found for food and service was Real Portuguese just 1 minute walk around the corner where we ate three times during the week. Also really close to fresh food markets, shops, little museums and Science Centre-all easy walking distance. Not too far either to walk to the train station for a day out e.g. Sagres and the area is well served by local bus service. The staff in the tourist information in Gil Eanes square were really helpful and can give you a free map of Lagos which is invaluable for finding your way around the maze of small streets. It was lovely to sit in the private courtyard garden and we took the advice not to leave food unattended as the gulls had their eye on our breakfast. We also appreciated the huge fan in the bedroom-no noise and it kept the bedroom cool enough to sleep comfortably. Thank you for the friendly welcome by Fiona from Destination Algarve too who met us at the Casinha on arrival. A most relaxing holiday.

6/10 Okay

Pete & Bonnie R., Thornbury, Ontario, CANADA

Great location.

This apartment is situated in an ideal location within the old Lagos city walls. It is an easy 2-3 minute walk to all restaurants & shops in the beautiful old city of Lagos. The apartment is small, but is okay for 2 people. Although the bed was advertised as "Queen", it is in fact a double bed, but comfortable with very nice linens. We found it difficult to get warm from the small portable heaters in the cool nights when we were there the end of February to mid March.
Stayed 42 nights in Feb 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lance B.

Casinha Alegrias

Fantastic! The photos don't do the apartment justice. The garden patio is quite spacious considering this is Lagos. It would make a very nice setting for a dinner for four, and yes...it belongs only to your apartment. The location of the apartment is wonderful - central to the area of Lagos in which you will spend most of your time. A four minute stroll down one the lovely tiled roads will bring you to the main squares in Lagos. From there to one of many fine restaurants, or a walk along the waterway, a walk to one of the beautiful beaches. Terrific The property management company will meet you at the apartment when you get into town, and will see to all your needs. Although we didn't use it, there is convertible bed/sofa, so if you plan to use that you might ask for extra bedding. The living room is a good size, with windows opening to the very quiet street. BTW...plan on eating at least twice at the improbably named Casinha Petiscos. This is not a "snack house". Luis Rosa, chef/owner, creates exquisite meals out of the simplest of Portuguese cuisine. You will want to return (reservations accepted). Casinha Alegrias is a terrific choice for a prolonged stay in Lagos. Take advantage of it!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2017

10/10 Excellent

Susan I.

The property was as described at homeaway. it,s a wonderful property

The property is near all Lagos attraction. All amenities are within walking distance. We had a wonderful time.I recommend this property to all who want to stay in Lagos and enjoy the historical part of this beautiful city.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

Really really great

The property is truly lovely with a beautiful patio area which is both private and relaxing. It is within easy walking distance to everything you need in Lagos: Beautiful beaches, Marina, restaurants, too many to mention. We had a great time relaxing in Lagos. Ann and Davie
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

Amazing house

Great place highly recommend .This house is amazing it is so well located and so well equipped it has everything you need ,it is very comfortable and very luxurious .It is decorated to a very high standard . Arriving and getting keys was very straight forward no hassle at all .The owners and management team where very helpful nothing was a bother to them very professional .

10/10 Excellent

Annett K., Deutschland

Liked: Cleanliness
Die Wohnung war sehr schön, besonders auch die herrliche begrünte Terrasse im Innenhof in zentraler Lage in der Altstadt. Wir hatten alles was wir brauchten und haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Wir kommen gerne einmal wieder. Viele Grüße! Annett und Karsten
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

gilles c.

Liked: Cleanliness

offre pas en accord avec la photo d'accroche du patio

L'Accroche visuelle du patio sur l'annonce donne une image fausse de l'ensemble. Ce patio est en fait entouré d'appartements avec une vue plongeante . donc il n'y a aucune intimité réelle . Très mauvaise insonorisation Il nous a été interdit d'approcher en voiture la location même pour déposer nos bagages par le propriétaire du n°30
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022