Holiday rentals with a patio in Porches

During a 2 1/2 week swing through Portugal, we used this space as a base to explore several Algarve beaches. The stay matched our expectation and we were particularly pleased with the nice touches of: a heater on the unusually cold March nights; two really functional cutting boards; a funky but functional coffee maker; and the graceful and friendly host and hostess. Guests should be aware that there is not parking right at the space, and the old winding cobblestone streets made the apartment initially difficult to find, but for us these only added to the charm of the place. Excellent local restaurant, the Den, serves really great pizza and salads!

Beautiful, modern, well-designed apartment with top of the line appliances. Very comfortable place. Good location, great views from the terrace. Couldn’t ask for a more responsive host. Regina was easily reachable and always quick to be helpful with questions or issues.

I cannot recommend this apartment enough, we would definitely stay here again! It's a gorgeous high-end unit with lots of natural light and several patios, very spacious and tastefully decorated. The hosts were wonderful and sent very clear check-in instructions ahead of time along with some good recommendations for local restaurants. They responded to messages very promptly and showed up right away to fix a lightbulb that had burned out during our stay. The area is very walkable, only about a 5-10 minute walk to the main bus station and Lagos Old Town with some good restaurants and cafes close by. Highly recommend this spot to anyone staying in Lagos!

Great apartment and facilities with excelent access to the beach. The exterior and interior swimming pools were really nice, always clean and chairs available. Our host, David, was always very available and responsive to ensure our staying would be the best. We loved it and will be back.

Very nice apartment, great location!

Nuno and Danielas apartment was perfect for me and my partner. The apartment has plenty of space for two, a lovely big bed, nice views, walkable to bars and resteruants. They gave us great tips on how to find the place well and we're flexible on check in. They made all aspects of the stay incredibly easy to manage and were very responsive to a request. I would be staying here again if I come back to the area 100%.

Really nice place, very nice view and walkable distance from old town .

Amazing appartement Beautiful apartment with stylish interior and stunning sea views. Just a short walk to the beach—peaceful, cozy, and perfectly located. Highly recommended!

a lovely place to stay, Luis is extremely helpful. The swimming pool is a bonus as the house is only a short walk from the beach. The house is very clean and has everything you need to make your stay enjoyable. Luis speaks English and is a first class host, will definitely book again .

The house was great and cosy with a stunning location by the beach in a relaxed neighborhood. We really enjoyed swimming and walking on the beach. The place was quiet, there was hardly any noise from the close by airport as the sound of the ocean waves dominated. Good for stargazing. Monika was very helpfull and made us feel welcome. Would higly recommend.

If you’re looking for a peaceful spot to relax, take walks, and enjoy nearby beaches, this is the place. We loved every moment. The house was perfect, super clean, and had everything we needed. The kitchen was well equipped, the beds were really comfy, and there are plenty of hiking paths you can reach on foot. The host explained everything clearly and made us feel welcome.

We had a wonderful stay at Maaike's apartment. I think this is by far the most complete AirBnb we have rented so far. Three beautiful bedrooms, with very comfortable beds for a guaranteed rest, two bathrooms and two toilets, ideal for all the family. A perfectly equipped kitchen, nothing was missing! The accommodation has all the comforts you need for a relaxing holiday. The house is in a very quiet location, the pool is very beautiful, and both depths are ideal for children. The beach is right next door, there is a small shop and very accessible restaurants. The location of the house is ideal for visiting the most beautiful corners of the Algarve. Sandra was extremely available for us at every moment. We recommend this listing without a second thought, thanks for everything!

It was like a home away from home. Would have loved to stay.

We had a great place to stay and were very pleasantly surprised. At every point, you can tell that the hosts put a lot of effort into designing and setting up the old buildings with a lot of creativity. The point of view is good to reach Faro or make excursions in the area. Everything necessary was available in the apartment. Joao responded immediately if additional things were desired (blanket or umbrella). The roof terrace was wonderful for breakfast or to end the day. Great view and a nice place to relax. The property with its various accommodations is definitely recommended.

You get the whole house to yourself, it's super clean and has everything you need for your stay, the location is fantastic, no more than 5-10 minutes walk to any restaurant or shop, super close to the beach and activities. Vitor is super helpful and responds very quickly. If I am ever in Lagos again I'd stay here again!

Wonderful stay at Domitilia's place, excellent location and well equipped flat. Very responsive and friendly host. We loved our time in Carrapateira and hope to be back.

Thank you so much for a great stay we loved the place and Daniel was always helpful and responsive. The flat was beautiful and clean and the extra details like tea, towels and handwash etc was amazing to have. Thank you so much we will most definitely be back.

have stayed in this complex before, apartment exactly as described. Rita was friendly, helpful and very responsive to any questions. was especially thankful that Rita happily spent 25minutes on the phone to fix the AC remote (prior guest unpaired) and didn't leave until it was resolved -very appreciative of that. lovely stay and great hosts, wouldn't hesitate to stay again.

we found it was complicated to enter the apartment but once we figured out how it worked, then it was correct. The apartment is as in the photos and the view from the balcony is beautiful. Everything was very clean, modern and spotless. The beach is a short walk away and all restaurants too. I would definitely recommend this place.

Very good stay in a bright, pleasant apartment with all the necessary services. Very well located 5 minutes from the beach and the most beautiful places in the Algarve. Miguel is very kind and considerate

Lovely 2 bed apartment in the old town. Spotlessly clean and fantastic communication to facilitate a last minute booking. Ana, who manages the complex, and her husband, were super responsive to any of our questions or needs. As others have highlighted, the large terrace which is not overlooked by anyone is pretty special and the flat is very homely and stylish. Just to note that the shower issues mentioned in previous reviews were not an issue anymore - the shower worked very well with no issues!

Jorge’s place was really a home away from home especially with our three little girls (5, 4, 1.5 years old). Our girls loved the two bunkbeds. It was spacious, super clean & the kitchen was fully equipped with everything you’d need to cook meals but also walkable to many beaches and restaurants; however one of our favourites was the restaurant just below the building! We loved the beach behind the building as well which was only a few minutes walk. We didn’t end up using the pools in the facility but everything looked great! Jorge himself was very responsive, professional and definitely a superhost helping us check-in as we booked this Airbnb very last minutes and got there later in the evening. The shampoo and conditioner in the showers were nicer than the ones I have at home. I highly recommend this place and we would definitely stay here again when we come back to Portugal in the future. Thank you Jorge for sharing your home with us.

Irina was super nice and always available quickly if you had any questions. The place looks exactly like the pictures, and I immediately felt at home. In the area everything is within walking distance: supermarket, restaurants and the beach. I highly recommend to stay at Irina's place!☺️

We had a very relaxing and enjoyable one month experience at Jef’s place. The secret garden provided privacy and security for our cat which loved to lounge outside all day long. The apartment is very well cared for and is beautifully designed. Jef is a great host that truly cares about his guests, even leaving some special welcome treats! Location makes it easily walkable to restaurants, the marina and the beach.