Wohnung: Die Wohnung liegt ruhig im "Hinterhaus" und erstreckt sich über drei Ebenen. Zunächst liegen zur Linken ein Zimmer und der kleine Pool, über eine Außentreppe geht es weiter zum eigentlichen Wohnbereich mit Wohn-, Esszimmer bzw. der sehr gut ausgestatteten Küche. Eine Etage höher liegen zwei weitere Schlafzimmer sowie ein kleiner Balkon. Durch die Küche erreicht man die windgeschützte und nicht einsehbare Terasse mit Grill und Esstisch. Hinter der Terasse liegt ein viertes Schlafzimmer. Alle Schlafzimmer verfügen über eigene Bäder. Die Wohnung ist großzügig, zweckmäßig und mit viel Geschmack (der unserem entsprach ;-) ) gestaltet. Die Bilder geben die Wohnung korrekt wieder. Wir haben die Wohnung mit vier Erwachsenen und einem Kind bewohnt und fanden mehr als genug Platz. Lage: Die Wohnung liegt absolut zentral und sehr ruhig. Am Wochenende kann es, bedingt durch die nahe Kneipenmeile, schon mal etwas lauter werden, aber das ist wohl eine Einschränkung mit der man umgehen können sollte, wenn man derart "im Leben" wohnen darf. Zum Strand sind es fußläufig ca. 10 Minuten. Ganz toll: Sonnenschirme und Strandspielzeug liegen im Hauseingang zum Ausleihen bereit! Stellplätze für ein Auto sind in den umliegenden Gassen ausreichend vorhanden. Einfach immer so parken, daß noch jemand vorbei kommt. Vermieter: Dora und Mario sind einfach toll! Wir hatten eine schöne Zeit und sagen Danke!!!

Very good location about 2 minutes walk from the main street. Well equipped property, with washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, etc. Seems to be a property where bits were added on periodically. There are a few sets of stairs to climb to reach the property and it's upstairs rooms. For that reason, I think this property is more suited to able-bodied adults. The only negatives I found were that there was only air-conditioning downstairs and also that there isn't really a sun-bathing terrace. However, there were fans in all rooms. The owners lived next door and were a very nice couple, and very helpful. I would still recommend this property and would have no hesitations about returning.

Very good location about 2 minutes walk from the main street. Well equipped property, with washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, etc. Seems to be a property where bits were added on periodically. There are a few sets of stairs to climb to reach the property and its upstairs rooms. For that reason, I think this property is more suited to able-bodied adults. The only negatives I found were that there was only air-conditioning downstairs and also that there isnt really a sun-bathing terrace. However, there were fans in all rooms.The owners lived next door and were a very nice couple, and very helpful.I would still recommend this property and would have no hesitations about returning.

Muy bien todo. La casa decorada con mucho gusto, limpia y muy cómoda para 7 personas. Los dueños muy amables y pendientes de todas las necesidades. La playa de Alvor impresionante !!

This is an ideal house for a larger group. Each bedroom has its own beautifully decorated bathroom and there is plenty of indoor and outdoor space. So whether you want to sit and chat, or read quietly, theres space for everyone. The location is also perfect for eating arrangements - if you decide to eat at home, there are numerous shops within walking distance. If you eat out, there are restaurants within a few minutes walk - The Green Door for example (where they serve fantastic fish).Mario & Dora provide all the necessary information and respond quickly to questions or requests. The house is clean and comfortable and the kitchen has good utensils, good knives, fridge, espresso machine ...We found Alvor to be a great base for walking - there are several good walks nearby. Our specific interest was bird-watching and we saw all kinds along the boardwalks but also north along the estuary and over the sluice into the salt marshes. For more distant birding trips we went to Monchique in the mountains ( Silves) and another day we went to the Salgados. We didnt rent cars (six of us) but used the excellent company Algarve Need a Lift who are wonderfully efficient, pleasant and worthwhile. On other occasions we took trains & buses which are also good but the information is not easy to find alas. We (six adults) had a fantastic week and this was partly due to Mario & Doras house which is so pleasant and so easy. If we return to Alvor, this house would certainly be top of our list!

This is an ideal house for a larger group. Each bedroom has its own beautifully decorated bathroom and there is plenty of indoor and outdoor space. So whether you want to sit and chat, or read quietly, there's space for everyone. The location is also perfect for eating arrangements - if you decide to eat at home, there are numerous shops within walking distance. If you eat out, there are restaurants within a few minutes' walk - 'The Green Door' for example (where they serve fantastic fish). Mario & Dora provide all the necessary information and respond quickly to questions or requests. The house is clean and comfortable and the kitchen has good utensils, good knives, fridge, espresso machine ... We found Alvor to be a great base for walking - there are several good walks nearby. Our specific interest was bird-watching and we saw all kinds along the boardwalks but also north along the estuary and over the sluice into the salt marshes. For more distant birding trips we went to Monchique in the mountains (+ Silves) and another day we went to the Salgados. We didn't rent cars (six of us) but used the excellent company '"Algarve Need a Lift" who are wonderfully efficient, pleasant and worthwhile. On other occasions we took trains & buses which are also good but the information is not easy to find alas. We (six adults) had a fantastic week and this was partly due to Mario & Dora's house which is so pleasant and so easy. If we return to Alvor, this house would certainly be top of our list!

Mario's house in unique and comfortable. Everything had been recently "refreshed" and was very clean. Beautiful tiles and nice details. The location is literally a stone's throw from the main street in the old town and harbor, and about a 15 minute walk to the beach the other direction. Couldn't be better. It was unusually chilly during our recent mid April stay, but there were space heaters in the bedrooms, and the heatpump/AC in the main living area kept us quite toasty while inside. The kitchen was fully equipped. The bathrooms are updated, but note that most are very small and in two of them, the floor & shower are level, so that when you shower the entire bathroom gets wet, including in the one bathroom the toilet area and sink become soaked. (they are located immediately next to one another, and the entire bathroom is behind a glass shower-type folding door). However, having 4 ensuite bathrooms is amazing and rare in an old home like this! Additionally, there is a very nice tub in the 5th bathroom on the main living area. There is also a hand sprayer, but no permanent mount, so that is really just for bathing. The water pressure was good and the water was warm. Mario could not have been more accommodating or helpful. He took us on a little walking tour of the area and gave some great suggestions. In particular the Churrascuria where he recommended we eat the Piri Piri chicken was superb!!! great tip! he also showed us the nearest local market, that was really wonderful. The large supermarket is very close, as well. The negatives for our group were the orientation of the bedrooms. Since we had 2 children, the fact that 2 of the bedrooms were truly separate from the main living space of the house, meant going outside and down 16 stairs to one bedroom, and outside through the outdoor dining to get to the other. We just had to get "creative" with who roomed together, but that was just specific to our group. otherwise, the layout offers good privacy for sleeping. Also, LOTS of steps throughout, so not for anyone with any mobility issues. And parking, while usually available somewhere nearby, was very tricky. The town is old and the roads are extraordinarily narrow and winding. We had a large van, and found it much more practical to park nearer to the beach side of town than directly outside Mario's. Thanks for a great and unique stay!

Mario and Dora were perfect hosts.There if needed but given complete privacy.The house is in a perfect location.Close to restaurants,bars and beach.Tastefully converted, retaining character but also with every mod con.A real home from home.I would recommend this to any group of friends or a large family.

This apartment is in the ideal spot for enjoying Alvor center shopping and nightlife. You walk around the corner and you're there! Close to the beach as well! Lots of space and privacy between bedrooms. Kitchen adequately stocked with cooking supplies. Dishwasher, washing machine, good sized refrigerator. Tv worked well. Cooled down in the evenings with just a window open. We always found parking nearby for our car. It wasn't a problem (we stayed the last week of September) To be noted: there are many steps/stairs between rooms. Be aware if you have trouble walking up stairs. Also, animal allergies: a dog lives on the premises. Owners were welcoming and helpful! We enjoyed visiting with them.

This is a great house and exactly as described. Lots of space for everyone...we were a party of nine. Lovely outdoor space with barbecue which we used most evenings. Location could not be better for beach, restaurants and bars. Mario and Dora are excellent hosts and always around if you need them. We would love to visit Alvor again and stay in this lovely house!!!

House was much bigger than we thought ideal for our grown up family....everybody had their own space. All amenities within the house were as described and just what we needed. Fantastically located within the village 2 minutes walk to shops, restaurants and daily market. The beach about 5 minutes walk was a daily trip for us. Mario and Dora couldn't have been more helpful or welcoming.

Acabamos de pasar 5 dias en esta casa 2 familias con dos hijos adolescentes cada una. Tiene de TODO!!! Incluida una pequeña piscina. Menaje completísimo y todas las comodidades q no te esperas en una casa de vacaciones. Ademas es bonita y acogedora (como sus dueños). Gracias por todo Mario y Dora, teneis una casa fantastica!!!

We have just returned from 10 days in this lovely house and it really is a hidden gem. It is right in the centre of Alvor village within walking distance from the bars and restaurants. We were a group of six adults and the house was perfect for us. The property description is spot on and the plunge pool was great for cooling off whilst singing and drinking G & T's! Mario was really helpful and friendly from the first email enquiry that I submitted and both Dora and Mario are friendly and helpful. We would definately recommend staying in the house and we will be returning.

On arrival after 9pm in the eve ,mario & dora met us at the front door and were very welcoming with there time to show us all the parts of this massive house it really is a lot bigger than his site suggests , was very clean and all the mod cons of your own home . mario was very helpful with advise in the area and also showed us the best way to get around . the location of the house is perfect as it is only 50 mtrs from the main st of bars , restaurants & shops . but with the added bonus of once you close your front door you could be a million miles from the hustle and bustle of it all , as you cannot here a sound . We would definitely recommend this house to anyone who is lucky enough to get it and Mario and Dora were always available to answer any question , but also never invasive of our space during our entire holiday , the two big bonuses were the pool that has the sun shine on it from about 2 pm and also the outside courtyard with table and chairs to enjoy a quite cup of coffee in the afternoon was so peaceful .

Were meet by a very nice owner and his wife Mario & Dora , even thought it was after 9 at night . gave us a very warm welcome and showed us all around this amazing home ,it was clean and bright and our linen & towels were changed after week 1 . after spending plenty of time showing us every part of this house also brought us around the corner to give us a good sense of were everything was . after giving us our keys left us to absorb just how big this house really is , We cannot speak more highly of them both , the house is only meter,s from all the bar,s & restaurants of alvor village and the beach and estuary are only a couple of minutes walk away ..The house has everything you need and more , even though the house is only meters from all the bars , once you close your front door you could honestly be miles away from all the buzz of the main street as you cannot here a thing , all n all this house is amazing and also are the owner,s and we really want to return to this house the next time we visit Alvor

A casa que serviu para passar umas inestimáveis férias têm uma belíssima relação preço-qualidade. O proprietário é também ele inestimável. É tipicamente uma casa para famílias em férias. Suficientemente informal e agradavelmente estruturada com as diversas áreas revelando uma confortável autonomia. A reabilitação desse ponto de vista é absolutamente sensata. A pequena piscina introduz uma amenidade à casa que ganha mais importância que o próprio fim a que estaria destinada. O pátio interior introduz um conforto adicional à cozinha. A vila é razoavelmente cuidada pecando somente pela incapacidade do turismo (quase) de massas ter o mínimo de respeito pelo ambiente envolvente. A praia que frequentamos, situada numa paisagem protegida do habitual volume sonoro e visual, para um fim de Agosto, é agradavelmente calma e quase exclusiva. Nota final para a população local (nativos e não nativos) que foi inexcedível na simpatia.

We recently arrived home after a wonderful week in Mario & Dora's house in Alvor - and we simply didn't want to leave!!! This is an amazing house, like a tardis in that you would never know from the front door how huge the place is. Although situated right on the doorstep of the restaurants and bars in Alvor, you would never know it because as you close the front door and sit down to have a glass of wine on the patio you could be a world away from the bustling activity in the town. The rooms are clean and spacious, and there are all the facilities you could wish for. The "cooling off" pool is an absolute treat - the ideal place to sip a refreshing drink as the sun beats down! Alvor is a lovely town, with all the restaurants and bars you could wish for. Personal favourites include the "Alota's" and "Adega" restaurants, while Mourisco's cocktail bar is an absolute must!! The beach is fabulous and the estuary area, with it's bars and bistros is fantastic to walk along as the sun dips behind the hills. Thank-you Mario and Dora for being absolutely fabulous hosts - the house is fantastic and we look forward to returning! Steve, Diane & Joy (Derby)

Just returned home after 6 weeks in this spacious converted home,it is onlly 2 minutes from village shops and restaurants and a short walk to beaches and the new estuary boardwalk .My wife and and I were delighted with large spotless rooms and cable t.v with wifi.was a bonus. Mario and Dora are great hosts with loads of information. We are looking forward to returning to our new home from home in Alvor. Peter ....Southport U.K.

Have just returned from staying at Mario's house in Alvor. It was in a great location, being just 2 minutes from the main town of Alvor, without being noisy and only a 5 minute walk to the wonderful beach. The house was well equipped and spotless! It was lovely to stay somewhere a bit different and Mario has made this house into something different and special. Would recommend this to two couples as each would be able to have their own space. We will return!