Accommodation

Vila Dona Ana Apartment DA

What to expect - Our exclusive apartment at Vila Praia Dona Ana, often nicknamed Baleia (whale) due to it's curvy shape, is located in the charming town of Lagos. It is just a short 5 minute walk from the famous Praia Dona Ana beach and a 10 minute walk to the old historic Lagos town. This three story elegant design, catches your attention with beautifully manicured gardens, and a swimming pool all nestled within a walled sunterrace. The property grounds are elevated from the road side, and surrounded by a walled and gated compound, offering considerable privacy. This offers an ideal setting for a family to enjoy both the adult and kids pool in a secure environment. Our apartment is fitted with Air Conditioning / Heating. All rooms are spacious, bright and have large windows with electronic blinds.

Our Vila Dona Ana apartment offers you endless features to pamper yourself during your stay. From the front balcony you can relax on our elegant sage green garden furniture and enjoy a spectacular view of the Atlantic Ocean in the distance, with its wonderful blend of turquoise colours. Sip on a glass of fine port or enjoy a tasty meal as you count the variety of boats floating by. Take note of your route to Praia Dona Ana to your right, with the two palm trees down the road as your landmark. From the back balcony, you can catch the afternoon sun and ponder dinner plans at one of the restaurants just down below.

Location

• 5 minute walk (600 metres) to Praia Dona Ana
• 15 minute walk to Praia Porto do Mõs
• 1-5 minute walk to Restaurants; some within metres
• 10 minute walk to Town Waterfront
• 80 km from Faro airport
• 300 km from Lisbon airport

: To get oriented, obtain a printable map of the Lagos area, here. Also see Handy Maps for directions from the airport, from the Town Waterfront and for additional handy maps!.

: Parking spots available just outside our apartment complex.

:Grounds

• 2 swimming pools; large and a small kids pool
• Lots of lounging space on the patio surrounding the pool
• Elegantly manicured landscape with lots of greenery and palm trees
• Walled and gated compound, offering lots of privacy

Room Features

Pamper yourself with the oodles of great features in our luxurious condominium apartment which we have personally and selectively furnished in warm terracotta tones with an elegant touch.

Highlights

• 2 large balconies offer sun bathing for most of the day
• Modern furnishings and appliances throughout
• Spacious windowed Living room/Dining room, opens onto the front balcony with a sea view
• Roomy Master bedroom with a queen size bed and ensuite bathroom
• Comfortable Guest bedroom with twin beds and 2nd bathroom
• Kitchen with eating area opens onto back balcony
• Long entrance hallway creates additional space and privacy
• Ceramic floors throughout with terracotta tones
• Oak doors and trimmings
• Elevator/Lift and stair access
• Intercom system to enter the building
• Linens, towels and bedding provided
• Maid Service, bed linens/towels changed weekly
• Air Conditioning / Heating

Front Balcony With Views

• Large balcony, facing the ocean and directly overlooking the pools
• View of the road to Praia Dona Ana
• Elegant comfortable garden furniture in sage green tones with matching sun umbrella and sun loungers
• Enjoy the morning sun over breakfast
• Take in the skyline at sunset and enjoy a glass of port wine

Back Balcony

• Balcony, with two sun loungers
• Faces residential area, car park and a few restaurants
• Tasteful clothes rack, wall mounted within the balcony for privacy
• Afternoon sun

Living Room/Dining Room

• Spacious bright living room/dining room
• Selectively furnished and decorated with warm terracotta tones
• 4 metre windows open onto a large balcony with a stunning view of the Atlantic ocean
• Large oak/glass French doors lead into the rest of the apartment
• 2 Sofas; 1 Sofa Chair
• Satellite TV and TV stand
• DVD Player with a large selection of DVDs for adults and children
• Coffee table; side tables; table lamps; wall and ceiling lamps
• Dining table with upholstered chairs
• Accent Algarve pottery, woven baskets and coasters

Master Bedroom

• Roomy bright Master Bedroom; larger of the two bedrooms
• Selectively furnished and decorated with warm terracotta and green tones
• Ocean theme pictures adorn the walls
• Exquisite beechwood furniture with marble tops
• Queen-size bed with large headboard
• Night tables; table lamp; ceiling lamp
• Dressing table with upholstered chair; framed mirror
• Spacious oak cupboards with built-in dresser and quality hangers

Master Bedroom - Ensuite Bathroom

• Roomy ensuite bathroom with terracotta tones and modern fixtures
• Butterscotch tiled floors and walls
• Bathtub with jacuzzi and shower
• Sink with storage space below
• Toilet and bidet
• Plenty of towel racks and clothes hook
• Tiled wood trolley for additional toiletry space

Guest Bedroom

• Roomy bright Guest Bedroom; slightly smaller than Master Bedroom
• Selectively furnished and decorated with warm terracotta and green tones
• Ocean theme pictures adorn the walls
• Exquisite beechwood furniture with marble tops
• Twin beds with headboard
• Night table; table lamp; ceiling lamp
• Dressing table with upholstered chair; framed mirror
• Spacious oak cupboards with built-in dresser and quality hangers

Guest Bedroom - Bathroom

• Convenient 2nd bathroom with terracotta tones and modern fixtures
• Located just outside the guest bedroom entrance in a private hallway
• Terracotta tiled floors and walls
• Bathtub with shower
• Sink with storage space below
• Toilet and bidet
• Plenty of towel racks and clothes hook
• Tiled wood trolley for additional toiletry space

Kitchen

Entrance - Hallway

• Long entrance hallway with Oak ceilings
• Deacon's bench to relax and take off your shoes
• Handy coat hooks directly above deacon's bench
• Video intercom at door entrance
• Hallway divides the apartment: With the living room/dining room and front balcony on the right; the bedrooms, kitchen and back balcony on the left; kitchen is located between the two bedrooms for additional privacy

On Arrival - A to Z

The following information will help you understand what to expect during your stay at our self-catering condominium apartment. Thank you for respecting these property rules which are intended to maintain our very high standards and to make your stay more enjoyable.

Access to Grounds: Guests listed on the booking form have free use of the pools.

Additional Bedding: If required, please bring your own waterproof mattress covers for the beds.

Air Conditioner/Heater: Combined units are available for your usage. Caution: Electricity in Portugal is incredibly expensive as compared to many other countries, so we are careful with our consumption. Please be sensitive with your usage to avoid exceeding the base electricity fee built into your apartment rental rates. Please remember to turn off the Air Conditioner / Heater before you leave the apartment each day, for both safety reasons and to minimize excess charges. Closing the room doors keeps the heat in and warms up the room quickly.

Beach Towels: Bring own beach towels with you as they are not provided.

Breakages & Damages: Any breakages or damages are the responsibility of the occupant and will be deducted from the security deposit. Please ensure that any breakages or damages are reported to our property manager as soon as they occur so that they can be resolved for the next guest. For hygiene reasons, a wet bed will result in your being charged for a new mattress.

Check-in / Check-out Times: Check-in - 2:00 pm. Check-out - 10:00 am. This allows time to properly clean your apartment for the next guest.

Cleaning: The apartment and its contents must be left clean and tidy at the end of the rental period (e.g. dishes washed, all garbage removed). Any excess cleaning charges will be deducted from the security deposit.

Dishwasher: Please remember to wash your dishes. Dishwasher requires 3-in-1 tablets, consisting of salt, detergent and rinse-aid. Salt is critical to avoid damage to the dishwasher, due to the water in Portugal. This will help us maintain our high standards and keep maintenance costs down. Tablets are available at all supermarkets.

Electric Underblankets: These blankets are simply wonderful in the winter months, to warm up the sheets for a comfortable nights sleep. We have 4 Electric Underblankets, one for each bed. You place each blanket between the mattress and the base sheet to warm up your bed to one of three settings. Please remember to turn off the Electric Underblankets in the morning.

Garbage/Rubbish Important: Please remember to take the garbage out daily to avoid ants and bad odours. The nearest garbage bin is 100 meters away from the apartment building. On exiting the driveway turn right up the hill and note the garbage bins on the left! It is a bit of an unusual process in Portugal, where each family is responsible for taking their own garbage out to the Large Plastic Outdoor Garbage Bin, very near to the apartment. As a routine, we tend to take the garbage with us each morning as we head out for the day. We toss the garbage into the outdoor garbage bin that we happen to pass on a particular street along the way.

In Case of Problem(s): We fully expect you to be very happy with the accommodation and amenities provided. However, if you encounter any difficulties during your stay, please contact our property manager immediately so that a resolution can be found. We will provide you the contact info for our property manager with your final booking package.

Insurance: Travel Insurance is compulsory under EC Law. All occupants are responsible for ensuring that they have adequate Travel Insurance and a 24 hour emergency telephone number. The use of the accommodation and amenities are offered on the condition that they are used entirely at the occupant's own risk. We cannot accept responsibility for accidents, injuries, illness, death or loss or damage to users' or visitors' property or belongings, including motor vehicles, however caused.

Keys: Keys are provided by our property manager upon your arrival at the apartment. We request your Lagos arrival details and set an arrival time for our property manager to meet you in front of the apartment.

Maid Service: Maid Service is self-catering style. Bed linen and towels are changed weekly. Maids will arrive between 10:00am and 4:00pm. Maids will generally tidy the apartment. Maids will not wash dishes or take out the garbage, etc. Maids will always appreciate a tip.

Noise: Our apartment is located in a family-oriented location, offering privacy and tranquility. Therefore no loud partying is allowed, to respect the other guests. Your stay may be terminated if this condition is not met.

Occupants: Strictly limited to those listed on the booking form. Maximum number of occupants is 4. No pets allowed. Admission will be refused or terminated if this condition is not met.

Property Manager: Our property manager is a resident of Lagos. We will provide you the contact info for our property manager with your final booking package.

Recycle Please: Lagos has a good recycling program for glass, plastic and paper products. We simply place these items in a separate bag and take them with us on our garbage run. Large Plastic Recycle Bins are located beside many (not all) of the garbage bins. Please look for them. There are three recycle bins for each of glass, plastic and paper products. The recycle bins are well marked with photos of what is allowed and disallowed in each recycle bin. Please be environmentally friendly and recycle!

Rules of Property: The occupants agree to respect the property rules listed in this "On Arrival" section as well as those posted at poolside. These rules are intended to make your stay more enjoyable.

Security: Please double-lock the front door when going out. Remember to bring the key with you when you leave. The door self-locks. Do not leave the key on the inside of the door when you go out or you will be locked out and entry will necessitate calling the fire brigade with a hefty charge to you. So please be careful!

Self-catering: This accommodation is booked on a self-catering basis. You will need to provide your own groceries and household goods, e.g.. soaps, shampoo, detergents, toilet paper etc. You will also need to wash your dishes and take out your garbage.

Slippers: All floors are ceramic tiled. Please bring slippers for your comfort and to minimize noise to other guests. Sock feet tend to absorb the dust on the cleanest of ceramic floors, so slippers are advisable.

Smoking: No smoking inside apartment. Please restrict smoking to the balconies (better views, anyway!). Damage from cigarette burns will be charged at full replacement cost.

Sunbeds: The blue/white sunbeds (lounge chairs) found on our balcony are intended for private use on our balcony only. Please do not take these down to the pool. We have a separate set of sunbeds at poolside, specifically intended for pool use. They are marked with our SimplyLagos logo and our apartment number.

Suntan Oils / Creams: Please take care not to sit on apartment furniture and bedding when using these products. Suntan oils and creams are near impossible to remove from upholstery. We appreciate your cooperation to maintain the high standard of the apartment for your next visit.

Swimming Pool: Enjoy free use of the pools during summer months. Pools are open-air. Please do not use sunbed mattresses in the pools. Diving is strictly prohibited.

Utility Charges: Weekly rental rates include a standard amount of electricity and gas. Our property manager will check the electricity and gas meters before and after your stay. They will advise of any excess charges. Please note that excess charges will apply with regular use of Air Conditioner/Heater and will be deducted from your security deposit. Refer to our Rates page for amounts included.

Washing Machine: Usage for our High Efficiency Washer. Use only Liquid Laundry Soap (30ml). Powered laundry soap will block the drain pipes and may cause flooding. This is an occasional problem that may be triggered by clients using powdered laundry soap combined with the water calcifying. Please call our property manager if you notice any water leakage on use of the washing machine

Water Heater: Water is heated by via a modern high quality water heater in our apartment. It runs on gas and is triggered by the water pressure. Turn the hot water tap on full until the water is hot. It takes a good 5 minutes, so please be patient. Then adjust the water to your desired temperature.

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