Lovely clean property,very central to bus/train station in Faro and 5min walk to centre.Ivan was a good host who replied quickly to queries,3rd floor apartment,very quiet,would happily recommend.

Apartment is 2 blocks to the old city, but not the best neighborhood with a few questionable folks hanging around.

Great location, large apartment with a good view thanks. Walkable city and very nice area. Thanks

When we arrived at the apartment we were very dismayed by the neighborhood. I felt unsafe immediately. The apartment was advertised to include parking, but there wasn't any. The ‘greeter’ suggested we try to find a place to park several blocks away. When I told the greeter it was unlikely we would stay in the apartment, she would not check us in. She said it appears you are very unhappy and if you're not going to stay here I'm not going to check you in. We had already paid for the apartment in-full!! but she would not check us in if we weren't sure we were going to stay in the apartment. I tried to reach the owner but was not able to make contact. Later that evening I was able to reach him. He accused me of being rude to his greeter and that she wasn’t just going to give me the keys because I demanded them. I assured him this was not the case. We had to scramble to find somewhere else to stay. We ended spending the next 4 nights at Marriott's Pine Cliff's Resort in Albufieria, which was very nice and comfortable. After we checked in at Pine Cliff's, I reviewed the photos I had taken outside the apartment and noticed that part of the conversation with the greeter outside in front of the apartment had been recorded on my Iphone. During my conversation with the greeter outside the apartment, I started taking photos of the area and lack of parking and at some point during the process the IPhone slid over to video and recorded part of the conversation. It was clear I had not been the rude person and that I had tried to check in and give her my passport but she was not going to let me check in. I said I have already paid in-full and what did it matter whether or not I stayed there. She said NO, then left. I sent the video to the owner to prove my side of the story. I’m out over $400, but I’ve learned a lesson. Do a thorough search of the neighborhood before committing to a rental. The entire area was very run down abandoned silos and warehouses nearby. Not a place I would ever stay had I known better. I’m glad I have the recording buts it’s done me little good.

Bella met us outside the building where we parked in a “no parking “ zone to drop off the luggage. She’s great! Gave us a very detailed and enthusiastic tour of the apartment. It was sparkling clean! We really liked all of the artwork, live plants, and view from the deck. Bed is very comfortable and two full baths a luxury. Communication was good. Be prepared for lots of steps! Town center was just a few minutes walk. Recommend a sunset cruise. This is not a booze cruise but a nature preserve outing. Peaceful and wonderful! Thanks Ivan and Bella!!

Great location, minutes from train and bus station and short bus ride from airport. But also very walkable city. Had a problem with ants in kitchen that was quickly rectified by the owner. Terrace is actually on second floor not off the kitchen.

Ivan is a fabulous host. Anything you need to make home away from home this is it! Thanks also to Bella for the five star cleaning, also so friendly. Thanks again, Dianne

Ivan is a fabulous host. Anything you need to make home away from home this is it! Thanks also to Bella for the five star cleaning, also so friendly. Thanks again, Dianne