[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Vale da Ribeira - Casa Boa Ideia Apartment in Portimão with kitchen ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85480000/85470700/85470662/452581f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85480000/85470700/85470662/b0a4d7f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85480000/85470700/85470662/ff0cadea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85480000/85470700/85470662/2757272c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85480000/85470700/85470662/16ee1c1c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Casa Boa Ideia, nestled between Lagos and Portimão. Relax in the spacious living room with a lounge area or unwind on the private terrace. Enjoy the resort's pool and playground just a minute's walk away, or explore nearby beaches, golf courses, and natural wonders. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41345 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Air conditioning - Pool - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Vale da Ribeira - Casa Boa Ideia \## Space Located between Lagos and Portimão (about 10km each), our 2 bed, 2 bath apartment offers you the perfect mix of the peace and quiet of nature and the lively vibes of the small cities surrounding it. Whether you like visiting the beach, the quaint Algarvian coastal villages and towns, golfing or hiking around the Monchique mountain area, our holiday home is the perfect starting point. The apartment feels more like a townhouse as it is located on the corner and only has one other accommodation above it. From the little garden, you access the spacious living room with a lounge area and a fully equipped open kitchen with modern appliances and a dining table. Behind this are two bedrooms: one twin room with a bathroom in the hallway and one master bedroom with a kingsize double bed consisting of two 90x200 boxsprings pushed together and with an en-suite bathroom. The twin room borders the main terrace with an outside dining table, and the master bedroom gives access to a smaller private terrace with a seating area. Parking is public and free. The parking area is located right beside the building. The resort's pool and playground are just 1 minute's walk from the accommodation. Surrounded by a green environment and peaceful landscapes, Vale da Ribeira Residences is the ideal place to enjoy holiday moments. The common outdoor areas have two swimming pools (one for adults and one for children), a playground and gardens full of trees. Fun fact! The owners chose this apartment for its perfect location on the outside corner of the resort area and because the house number reminded them of a famous rum brand in their homeland, Brazil. Hence the choice to name their accommodation Casa Boa Ideia! Referencing the rum's advertisement slogan. \## Access This apartment is all yours during your stay! ★ Fully equipped kitchen ★ 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms ★ Shared salt water pool (closes at 21.00h) & playground ★ Private terrace with dining table ★ Wifi and television ★ Linen and towels are provided ➤ We usually welcome families with children or responsible adults because the apartment is part of a quiet condominium with lots of residential owners. ➤ Parties and other disturbances are not accepted. Please get in touch with us before booking if you’re unsure if you fit this profile, so we can see whether this accommodation fits your travel plans. \## Interaction This home is in the hands of Rental Valley, a property management team who works hard to ensure your stay is smooth and comfortable! We are available should you have any questions or requests during your stay. From one week before arrival, we’ll send you our rental guide. This holds all the helpful information to help you arrive safely and much more. So please read it carefully before your arrival and let us know if you need anything or have any questions. \## Neighborhood Vale da Ribeira Residences is located in Mexilhoeira Grande, a quiet area of the Algarve, with the hills of Monchique to the north and coastal towns of Lagos and Portimão to the south. Only 10 minutes from the beach and 45 minutes drive from Faro Airport. The little towns of Mexilhoeira Grande and Odiaxere are just around the corner, and each has small supermarkets and restaurants to cater to your needs when you want to avoid the bigger towns. The chicken restaurant and the pizzeria on the main street of Odiaxere are famous takeaway places in the area. For a truly local restaurant experience nearby, go to A Curva in Mexilhoeira Grande. The nearest big supermarket is located in Torre's brand new shopping area, between Odiaxere and Lagos. OTHER THINGS TO DO IN THE AREA ARE Nature Discover a variety of scenic walks in the surrounding area. Go on a cave tour at the coastline of the Algarve or enjoy a day trip to watch dolphins in their natural habitat. Golf Internationally renowned for its variety of world-class golf courses and its year-round sunny climate, the Algarve has much to offer golfers. With more than 40 courses available, it’s no surprise the region has become synonymous with golf, with thousands of tourists flocking here every year. We prefer Palmares Golf at 4.8km. Algarve International Circuit Commonly referred to as Portimão Circuit, is a 4.653 km race circuit located in Portimão, Algarve region, Portugal. The development includes a karting track, off-road track, technology park, five-star hotel, sports complex and apartments. Wakeboard Vale Da Ribeira is located close to a renowned wakeboard training ground suited for beginners and professionals. Enjoy your day here, and challenge yourself by trying to complete the obstacle course. Kitesurf Enjoy your kitesurf session at the beautiful beaches in Algarve with perfect wind conditions. Make it an unforgettable memory. Surf & Paddle Choose from the southern or western coast of the Algarve to ride some of the best waves in Europe. There are several packages and opportunities to take a class or an intensive course in Surf, bodyboard and stand-up paddle. \## Transit Although you can find trains, buses and uber/taxi services in the area, a (hire) car is highly recommended for this trip as the accommodation is in stand-alone urbanisation. Parking is free and easy next to the accommodation and free parking is readily available in most towns and beach areas. \## Notes ➤ Check-in time: 4 - 10pm. Check-in after 10 pm is possible but at your own risk as our support team might not be available for assistance at that hour. No refunds. ➤ Check-out time: before 10 am ℹ SEF REQUIREMENTS. All property owners in Portugal have a legal requirement to report guests' information to Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (known for short as SEF). To comply with legal requirements, from a week before arrival, we shall send you a link to our SEF form to complete and send back to us before your arrival. It is a mandatory requirement. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,345 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114810000/114809700/114809668/cc3ec1ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Vale da Ribeira Casa T2 c/ Piscina by LovelyStay Odiáxere - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=114809668&PinnedHotelID=114809668&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91350000/91342600/91342546/753d122c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Vale da Ribeira - Casa da Colina Mexilhoeira Grande - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.0 Wonderful 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=91342546&PinnedHotelID=91342546&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32510000/32505600/32505569/f70efef8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Apt. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 68839/AL ### Property is also known as 100315 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C37.16878%2C-8.64215&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=gC8vGIBq-HJasy8kQkZ5n6lZ6AA=) Mexilhoeira Grande, Faro #### What's nearby - Meia Beach - 13 min drive - 8.5 km - Marina de Lagos - 14 min drive - 11.0 km - Algarve International Autodrome Raceway - 15 min drive - 11.4 km - Alvor Beach - 21 min drive - 14.3 km - Alvor Boardwalk - 25 min drive - 15.4 km #### Getting around - Lagos Station - 19 min drive - Portimao (PRM) - 20 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Galp - ‬11 min drive - ‪A Barrigada - ‬8 min drive - ‪Casa Chico Ze - ‬8 min drive - ‪Restaurante Le Grill - ‬11 min drive - ‪Taberna Mula Cheia - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Vale da Ribeira - Casa Boa Ideia have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Vale da Ribeira - Casa Boa Ideia pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Vale da Ribeira - Casa Boa Ideia? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Vale da Ribeira - Casa Boa Ideia? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Vale da Ribeira - Casa Boa Ideia located? > Situated in Portimão, this apartment building is within 6 mi (10 km) of Palmares Golf, Monte da Casteleja Winery, and Meia Beach. Le Meridien Penina Golf and Discoveries Wax Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Vale da Ribeira - Casa Boa Ideia Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Abby D. Jul 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place It was lovely and homey, loved all the rosemary around the property ##### Abby D. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elias C. Sep 26, 2024 #### Fijne plek, mooi appartement We hebben met 4 volwassenen een week in de casa doorgebracht. Alles was erg goed verzorgd, modern en schoon. We bevelen het zeker aan en boeken opnieuw als we weer een keer naar de Algarve gaan. ##### Elias C. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frank P. Sep 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Geweldig groot appartement met schitterend uitzicht Het was een zeer ruim en luxe appartement met groot terras en tuintje. Vanaf het terras was het uitzicht erg mooi. Erg rustig gelegen op een hoek. De keuken was voorzien van alles wat je nodig hebt. Fijn dat er ook een wasmachine was. Het appartement is goed onderhouden en schoon. Inchecken was niet nodig omdat we vooraf de code van de sleutelkluis kregen. Erg makkelijk. Wat we wel misten waa informatie over de omgwving, zoals tips voor winkels, restaurants, bezienswaardigheden etc we hebben dat allemaal zelf uitgezocht. Niet erg maar tips waten welkom geweest. Mooi zwembad op het park aanwezig wat netjes en schoon was. We hebben er een erg fijn verblijf gehad! ##### Frank P. Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Benjamin H. Aug 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sehr schöne, ruhige Ferienwohnung Die ruhige Lage hat uns sehr gefallen. Die Ferienanlage liegt völlig allein mitten in der Natur, die nächste Ortschaft ist einige Kilometer entfernt. Der Gemeinschaftspool war wenig besucht, auch hier könnte man die Ruhe genießen. Die Wohnung war sauber und schön eingerichtet. Die Aussicht von der Terrasse ist herrlich. ##### Benjamin H. Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jeanine d. Jun 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exceptionnel Logement idéal près de la mer (10mn) mais au calme dans une environnement exceptionnel… tout pour se ressourcer ! La campagne magnifique et une végétation extraordinaire ! Je reviendrai avec grand plaisir ##### jeanine d. Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Olga K. Mar 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Appartement Het is een mooi appartement op een mooie plek.Wat betreft beddegoed en badhanddoeken was het wel een minpuntje. Voor 11 nachten 2 badhanddoeken per persoon en beddegoed waar geen 2de stel van was is wel karig.De dekbedden waren te dun voor de tijd van het jaar. Misschien kan men voor andere personen hier rekening mee houden. ##### Olga K. 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