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Fantastic 1 bed Apt with heated pool/sauna/hot-tub/gym

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Outside pools (from upper level)
Indoor pool, hot tub and sauna
Indoor pool area
Hot Tub - Indoor pool area
Gym

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 488 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
Luz, Faro
  • Praia da Luz
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Luz Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Marina de Lagos
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Portimao (PRM)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Living room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Fantastic 1 bed Apt with heated pool/sauna/hot-tub/gym

This fabulous apartment is part of the luxury Estrela da Luz Resort with a sea view from the lounge, bedroom, and kitchen.

Included in the rental is the free use of the indoor pool, sauna, hot-tub (all heated and working all year round), gym, tennis court, 3 outside pools (heated mid Apr to mid Oct) and underground parking.

Estrela is situated in a quiet location in the centre of Praia da Luz and just a few minutes’ walk from the beach, restaurants & shops. (Rental License -98040/AL)

The apartment is luxurious and stylishly furnished and offers many special features:

- Large double bedroom which can be set up with a king size double bed or 2 single beds.
- Living room with dining/TV areas.
- Modern kitchen with Nespresso & filter coffee machines, dishwasher and washing machine.
- Twin sink bathroom with integrated shower/bath.
- Up to 2 full size extra single beds or baby cot(s) can be added in the living room or bedroom for additional children or adults, up to a maximum occupancy of 4 people.
- 2 balconies (1 with a table and chairs & one with 2 sun loungers)
- Air-conditioning for cooling or heating is also fitted.
- There is a 65”/165cm smart TV with a paid Netflix account set up for your immediate use and a full range of international channels.
- High speed Wi-Fi.
- A bookcase (feel free to take any books home)
Free underground parking space.
- One of the outside swimming pools is for babies and toddlers (45cm - 60cm deep)
- In addition to the inside and outside pools, hot-tub, sauna & gym there is also a beauty treatment spa (please check availability prior to booking), access to a multi-purpose pitch for football/basketball as well as beautiful gardens in the resort.
- ‘Chiccas‘ is the main restaurant in Estrela da Luz and during the summer months there is also a pool bar open, serving drinks and snacks.

Lastly, the apartment's windows and balconies face onto the sea and are therefore not overlooking the pools/bar/restaurant areas, which makes it a very quiet location within the resort.

The internal size of the apartment (not including balconies) is 88 Square Metres / 950 Square foot.

Estrela is a fully gated complex which makes it extremely secure and child friendly.

There is a 24 hour/365 days reception, where staff will be happy to check you in whenever you arrive.

The apartment is easily accessible by wheelchair (single level) and to the other floors.

Please also note that as a host we are legally mandated by Portuguese/EU law to provide visitors’ passport/national ID information to the Portuguese Border Control Authority SEF (Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiros). In order to do this, we will require a copy of everyone’s passport or national ID card (including children) who are staying in the apartment, prior to their arrival at Estrela da Luz.

Property manager

Michael Tiernan & Helene Leuschel
Premier Host

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Portuguese

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Lagos

Located in Lagos, this apartment is by the sea. While the natural beauty of Praia da Luz and Porto de Mos Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Marina de Lagos. Discoveries Wax Museum and Lagos Living Science Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Luz, Faro

What's nearby

  • Praia da Luz - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Luz Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Marina de Lagos - 11 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Dona Ana Beach - 17 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Camilo Beach - 19 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Lagos Station - 16 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fortaleza da Luz - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Paulo's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ice Cream Factory - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jacaranda - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Bull - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Fantastic 1 bed Apt with heated pool/sauna/hot-tub/gym have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Fantastic 1 bed Apt with heated pool/sauna/hot-tub/gym pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fantastic 1 bed Apt with heated pool/sauna/hot-tub/gym?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fantastic 1 bed Apt with heated pool/sauna/hot-tub/gym?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fantastic 1 bed Apt with heated pool/sauna/hot-tub/gym located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Praia da Luz and Luz Beach. Boavista Golf and Burgau Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Estrella da Luz
Great property with fantastic and very communicative hosts. Very special place
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you need
Great location, clean and well stocked. Excellent communication with host - would highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Celebrating 60 with friends
This was the first place we stayed upon our entry to Portugal from Canada and it was a fabulous entry. Other then a little confusing trying to leave the Parkade (note to self take car out before you give up key :)) the location and stay was perfect! We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excelkent location, secure car parking very good
Staff very helpful, highly recommended
Stayed 86 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Pat S.

Great apartment, lovely location
We really enjoyed exploring the Algarve from Luz. Comfortable apartment, friendly and helpful host. The hiking was amazing.
Stayed 25 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L.

Amazing you never want to leave
Amazing apartment everything you could wish for and more. Best location
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rene D., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Praia da Luz
Nice appartment with exceptionnal hosts. Recommend strongly
Stayed 88 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

J A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Short stay in Luz
A few things of note in the condo: 1) the bed is really hard 2) the couches have an odour to them 3) the bathroom is quirky, super narrow between toilet and counter. The counter goes right to the tub/shower, and you have to maneuver between the counter, toilet and a shower door to step in the tub/shower. I can't imagine older individuals would feel comfortable using the shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Vacation
We enjoyed our month long stay at this property. The unit was very clean and well equipped. The property was very well maintained and walking distance to the beach and restaurants. We enjoyed the beautiful pool. Michael was terrific to deal with. Very thoughtful and attentive. We really appreciated his kindness.
Stayed 28 nights in Apr 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

Very good.
The apartment was really large and comfortable for a one bedroom, we were very impressed with the size of the rooms. Two large balconies with sun most of the day and only a five minute walk to the seafront. Estrela is a first class resort with lots of attention to detail. We thoroughly enjoyed our 10 night stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sheenagh A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Estrela da Luz September 2019
Very spacious 1 bedroom apartment with benefit of 2 balconies, large screen tv and very well equipped kitchen plus benefit of air conditioning. on site restaurant was very good cuisine and value wise and poolside facilities were excellent. Highly recommended. Very attentive host.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Apartment in an excellent location
The apartment is part of what I would call a 5 star resort. There is controlled entry (very easy) through all the gates into the premises. Lovely landscaped gardens & everywhere is kept in top notch condition. The apartment itself is very spacious & was the cleanest rental we have ever stayed at. It is well equipped with quality items such that even me, being a keen cook, could find all I needed to whip up a meal with the lovely produce available locally. Between the resort staff & the host Michael, we were really looked after & communication was exemplary. I was wary of this part of Portugal, Luz & particularly Lagos fearing that it would be a bit Hi-De-Hi or full of British hens & stags. It was a delight to discover that both towns are charming & certainly in May, had enough people to have character, but few enough that it was nicely un-crowded (not a real word). Luz itself is a great option as a slightly smaller town but still having all the amenities needed & a great beach. It's only 10 minutes to Lagos. The host's guidance notes were a great help steering us to worthwhile destinations & eateries. I could go on! All in all a great holiday experience. We were there a week & could have easily had 2 weeks with plenty to do (we did have a hire car). Many thanks to Michael our host.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

James B., Vancouver, B.C., Canada

Even better than we expected!
We had a wonderful time in Luz, and this suite really helped us feel at home. It is spacious, clean and comfortable, with modern appliances, a good bed and nice furniture. There were numerous little extras that we appreciate - some spices and other stock items from previous guests, as well as a toaster and Bodum and Nespresso coffee makers. Everything was very easy to use and we really appreciated the clothes washer. Michael was great to deal with. He sent us a very thorough outline of virtually everything we needed to know, and communicated quickly with us before, during and after our stay. Estrela da Luz is a great complex, very professionally run, with all of the extras of a first class resort. Luz is a beautiful, laid back little town, without all of the hustle and bustle of nearby Lagos. It has a good beach, some nice restaurants, a supermarket and excellent walking both east and west of town. We walked to Lagos one day and it was quite do-able, after the initial hike up the cliff to the east of Luz. Ponta da Piedade to the south of Lagos is a must see! Contrary to what some online sites might say, the bus between Lagos and Luz is pretty good, the only problem being it doesn't operate past 20:00 from Sept. to June. If you are looking for a laid back vacation, with some awesome walks along the coast, we would highly recommend Luz, and Michael's place is a wondeful home to enjoy it from.We definitely hope to return for a longer stay in the future. Thanks for everything, Michael. - the Browns Vancouver, B.C.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Brendan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
March in Praia da Luz, Algarve, Portugal
The property is excellent, the grounds are well maintained and totally clean and the building is still in "as new" condition.Our one bedroom apartment was perfect for our needs, the living/dining area and bedroom were large with balconies facing south and west so we had sun most of the day.The kitchen was functional with all of the appropriate appliances and cooking was easy once we found out how to operate the stove.Overall we were extremely pleased with the property and when we met the Owner's we told them so and we parted as friends.We strongly recommend this property and found it to be very cost effective.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARYANNE D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

deborah s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay , and Micheal that owner very helpful
Would recommend 👍
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joan L., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous
My husband and I spent a week at this fabulous property. Communication with the owner was highly efficient and very professional. We appreciated the detailed instructions and recommendations provided in advance. The unit, the resort, and the location were all excellent! We especially loved the view from the balcony in the evenings. We highly recommend this property for a home base in the Algarve.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful apartment!
This apartment is incredible! Check-in was a breeze, the resort is immaculate and the apartment is even better than the pictures! Michael (the host) was absolutely lovely and so helpful. If you’re looking for a great resort in Algarve - look no further…this is the place!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2021
Schöne ruhige Unterkunft. Es hat an nichts gefehlt.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nick A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My stay was planned to be 3 weeks, yet I stayed for more than 3 months
While I was planning a short stay, the very nice apartment and Michael's outstanding service made me extend and extend. It is a large apartment with separate bedroom and fully equipped kitchen - with all the things you could wish for! Michael also went out of his way to make remote work a pleasure and even brought some exercise equipment to the apartment when the resort's gym had to close because of COVID restrictions. Parking is super convenient, with an own parking spot just below the building. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and can only recommend the apartment and the Estrela da Luz compound to anyone! There's a pretty high chance I'll be back :-)
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

sue j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great holiday in lovely apartment
From initial booking, Michael's communication has been excellent. Any queries we had were answered quickly and he gave us a lot of information regarding the resort. The apartment was very clean and everything we needed was here. It was good to have internet and a large tv with uk channels . Weather throughout the 10 days was fantastic and we ate out on one of the 2 balconies for every meal. The resort of Estrella is very pretty with lovely gardens. There is an indoor pool and jacuzzi and 3 other pools (children's, family and adult) all heated. There were always sunbeds and umbrellas free and staff to clean them as soon as vacated with antiviral spray. At all times we felt covid safe.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN l., crawley

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
luz apartment
This is a nice clean apartment. check in nice and easy and very nearby to apartment. this is very central for walking round luz. michael very friendly throughout whole booking procedure. plenty of nice bars and restaurants in luz to choose from. would use this apartment again if visiting luz outdoor swimming pool is heated (adults and childrens)
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marco P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Todo perfecto
El piso e instalaciones eran ideales incluso teniendo en cuenta las dificultades del Covid. El propietario siempre muy atento y facilitándonos toda la estancia.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Optimo
Apartamento com muito boas condições, e muito boa comunicação da parte dos proprietários.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristof D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super appartementje met een heel behulpzame eigenaar.kortom geweldig
Heel bekwaam personeel die ons helpen met al onze vragen en een zeer ruime vakantiewoning.. Zeker voor herhaling vatbaar
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Michael Tiernan & Helene Leuschel

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We are a British/German couple who moved to the Algarve in 2009, with our two young children, after falling in love with the area. Ever since moving to Portugal we have not only grown fond of the friendly welcoming nature of the Portuguese people but also the incredible life style of living by the Sea. The sun (over 300 days of sunshine each year) & stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean are still jaw-dropping, even after all these years and we have been able to explore the area and its numerous attractions and places of interest with great pleasure. We love having a beach picnic as much as dining out at one of our favourite local restaurants & we are sure that you will too!

Why they chose this property

We purchased the property, because we just love the quiet and picturesque location of Praia da Luz. Being demanding travellers ourselves, we wanted something that offered all of the luxuries that are needed, to make a holiday very special & after a very long and thorough search, we found an apartment in Estrela da Luz, that literally ticked all of the boxes.

What makes this property unique

We really do feel that our apartment is very special & enjoy it for a host of reasons - it’s luxurious, very spacious, has sea views from the lounge, kitchen & bedroom, there is access to all of Estrela’s facilities - heated pools, Jacuzzi, Sauna, Gym, tennis courts, gardens & it’s only a short walk to the beach & all local amenities - Restaurants, supermarkets, shops etc. It is very comfortable all year round, with air-conditioning & heating……yes, even though the sun is always close by, it can still be a little chilly in January! We also appreciate the special little touches, such as free parking & wifi, lots of space for kids beds/toys etc, a 24 hour reception & last but not least, a decent sized TV to relax in front of with a glass of wine, after a long ‘hard’ day at the beach :-)

Languages:

English, French, German, Portuguese, Dutch

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