Title: Villa Vau - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Villa Vau ## Photo gallery for Villa Vau ![Beach nearby - Villa Vau (Praia Do Vau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88980000/88975900/88975846/618d867b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Pool - Villa Vau (Praia Do Vau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88980000/88975900/88975846/4e745ef5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Villa Vau (Praia Do Vau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88980000/88975900/88975846/d9908cd6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Villa Vau (Praia Do Vau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88980000/88975900/88975846/b3a18c44.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Villa Vau (Praia Do Vau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88980000/88975900/88975846/282caeee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Villa Vau provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroom603 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi ## 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. ### Villa Vau This apartment building features laundry facilities. The apartment boasts a jetted tub and offers free WiFi and a kitchen. For a bit of entertainment, a TV comes with a DVD player, and guests can also appreciate conveniences like a washing machine and a dining area. Air-conditioned accommodations at this apartment offer DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include bathtubs with jetted bathtubs and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - 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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 ## About the area Located in Portimão, this apartment is near the beach. While the natural beauty of Rocha Beach and Alvor Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Marina de Lagos. Traveling with kids? Consider Slide and Splash Water Park, or check out an event or a game at Algarve International Circuit. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving, windsurfing and sailing adventures can be found near the property. [Visit our Portimão travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Portimao.dx9470) [View more Apartments in Portimão](https://www.expedia.ca/Portimao-Apartments.d9470-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C37.12074%2C-8.55682&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=r0n-laltl_W_3mspaLm5sYwvq8A=) Praia Do Vau ### What's nearby - ![Is there anything better than clear blue skies, 27C (which in my opinion is the perfect temperature), the sea right in front of you...? I don't think so. #alifefullofserendipity #serendipitytess #travel #portugal #algarve #sea #sun #beach #sand #ocean #summer #perfection #nature #naturezza #natureperfection](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9470/f99c17af-4201-4332-b35d-f4b5ef0dd634.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Vau Beach 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - ![Rocha Beach featuring general coastal views and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081747/298e0be4-66a2-4219-81ec-afb397b0e8d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Rocha Beach 18 min walk \- 1.5 km - ![Portimao showing general coastal views and rocky coastline as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635200582951/21388bf7-c051-4463-a83d-67b08640e593.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Três Castelos Beach 18 min walk \- 1.6 km - Algarve Casino 13 min walk \- 1.1 km - Pestana Alto Golf Club 17 min walk \- 1.4 km ### Getting around - Portimao Station 11 min drive - Portimao (PRM) 7 min drive ### Restaurants - Namaste India 16 min walk - All Beef 10 min walk - Asia 18 min walk - A Casa da Rocha 15 min walk - TAFFY's GRILL 18 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Villa Vau have a pool? ### Is Villa Vau pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Villa Vau ? ### What time is check-out at Villa Vau ? ### Where is Villa Vau located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Villa Vau Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful 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) 10 - Excellent 15 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ana A. Oct 6, 2016 #### Boas férias O apartamento era exactamente como estava descrito: excelente localização, com AC e internet. Nada a apontar! :) ##### Ana A. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Nuno G., Odivelas Oct 5, 2016 #### Localização é tudo! Para alguém que toda a vida teve família em Portimão a excelência da localização não foi novidade. O apartamento cumpre com tudo o que promete. O ar condicionado sem falhas, o Wi-Fi. O supermercado por baixo do empreendimento dá imenso jeito, as pessoas são muito simpáticas e a praia do Vau continua soberba. Ir e vir a pé para a praia vale tudo. Só posso apontar como a melhorar, a limpeza do apartamento que era muito sofrível (de certeza que quem foi depois de mim não se pode queixar do mesmo), e o fato de haverem algumas baratas. Típico desta zona do Algarve mas ainda assim evitável (também comprei e coloquei algumas armadilhas). Penso repetir e isso diz tudo. ##### Nuno G. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Carmelia S. Sep 11, 2016 #### Localização Excelente localização. O apartamento está muito bem equipado. ##### Carmelia S. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2016 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nelson R., Évora Aug 8, 2016 #### Férias 2016 Excelente apartamento, a repetir sem duvida. ##### Nelson R. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 4/10 Poor #### Julia D. Jul 28, 2016 #### Die Lage ist wirklich toll, aber das Appartement ist alt und nicht gerade sauber. Die Kommunikation war nicht so einfach und nur, weil wir immer wieder nachgehakt haben, konnten wir früher als 18Uhr einchecken. Eigentlich wollten wir mittags kommen. Das war stressig, vor allem mit Baby. Die Wohnung ist, wie auf den Fotos zu sehen, alt und na ja gewöhnungsbedürftig eingerichtet. Überall liegen alte Putzlappen und Putzutensilien, aber sauber war sie nicht. Es roch auch seltsam. Aus den Whirlpooldüsen kam ekeliges schwarzes Zeug, das Wasser lief nicht ab. Die Stühle auf dem Balkon waren kaputt und nicht zu benutzen. Das Geschirr klebrig. Die Poolanlage gar nicht schön, aber der Pool an sich recht sauber. Die Straße vor und vor allem die neben dem Haus ist recht laut. Die große Kakerlake (kann einem ja immer mal passieren) hat allem noch die Krone aufgesetzt. Wenn man optisch damit klar kommt und bei Ankunft putzen möchte, kann man das Appartement empfehlen. Nett war, dass die Vermieter nicht so sehr böse waren, dass unsere Kleine einen der zahlreichen Fische kaputt gemacht hat. Die Lage ist halt top. ##### Julia D. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Melanie E. Jul 2, 2016 #### Great location...however... My partner and I were overall very happy with this accommodation, having stayed here for the whole of June and the good price we paid..... First the good: The location in Vau is great with a fab sea view! It has a few restaurants nearby, as well as beach bars and a Spar. On arrival the owners fathers met us on time with keys and gate access. The apartment was clean and tidy and is quite spacious (there were 2 of us staying there) and is one of the most well equipped I've stayed in with more than adequate cutlery, crockery, tuppaware etc. The enclosed parking is invaluable as it gets very busy on the street. The pool area and pool is very good (though the filter didn't seem to be working), however the complex cleaner did her best to ensure most of the leaves and bugs were removed. The balcony is quite big and was also clean - having a hammock, 2 sun loungers and a patio table with 4 chairs and 2 invaluable awnings to create shade in the late afternoon. The Bad: The apartment DOES NOT have internet as advertised. After directly asking the owner (by message before booking) if the apartment has internet I was extremely disappointed on arrival to find it hasn't. I asked where the internet was and he gave us the password to the Spar's wifi - which is 50+m away and we were unable to connect to 80% of the time. After 4 days we contacted the owner about this and he brought a usb plug-in dongle which unfortunately was no good to us as it wouldn't work on iPhone's or iPad's - just on laptops. The property DOES NOT have air conditioning as advertised!!! What it does have is a oscillating tower fan, that didn't oscillate. On arrival I was curious as to the 'pest reject' plug-in that was located near the front door...my curiosity was sated when I discovered the cockroaches after a few days. They were always found dead (fortunately the plug-in works) and were discovered in the lounge and bathroom after returning from a night out. It's unfortunate that the apartment is directly opposite the only bus stop in Vau so privacy was virtually nonexistent. To sit on the balcony meant we were constantly being watched by many people waiting for both the Alvor & Portimão bus, and those walking by. Also sat at the bus stop they could see directly into the apartment so you have to keep the curtains partially drawn to have any privacy. ##### Melanie E. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Sofia Vilaça Feb 21, 2015 #### Apartamento praia do vau Localização excelente. Apartamento ideal para um casal com um bebê como foi o caso. Bem equipado. A repetir sem dúvida. ##### Sofia Vilaça This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### dulce m. Aug 18, 2013 #### Umas férias muito desejadas! O melhor deste apartamento é sem dúvida a sua localização! Apesar de todos os outros aspectos serem também muito positivos, muito bem equipado, limpo, arrejado. Com uma decoração alusiva ao local onde se encontra, o que o torna muito acolhedor. Está fantástico! Saliento ainda a simpatia e disponibilidade do proprietário, foi um processo simlpes e tranquilo. Gostariamos muito de repetir para o próximo ano. ##### dulce m. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elsa C. Aug 12, 2012 #### "A localização é muito bo... "A localização é muito boa, a praia esta mesmo ao pé. O apartamento esta muito bem equipado." ##### Elsa C. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Aug 28, 2011 #### "Gostei muito do alojamen... "Gostei muito do alojamento, estava impecável e pertissimo da praia. Estou a pensar voltar pro ano se a crise deixar. " This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Aug 21, 2011 #### "Apartamento bom, bem equ... "Apartamento bom, bem equipado, limpo em local fantástico a 1 min da praia." This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne Marie L. Aug 7, 2011 #### "appartement agréable pou... "appartement agréable pour un couple avec 2 enfants uniquement, le canapé dans le salon bien que neuf, n''est pas approprié pour y dormir, le mobilier de cuisine est vieillissant, je n''ai pas aimé la ville, mais l''appartement est bien" ##### Anne Marie L. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good Sep 5, 2010 #### "Alojamento bem equipado,... "Alojamento bem equipado,bem localizado,perto da praia." This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Aug 22, 2010 #### "Gostaria de começar por ... "Gostaria de começar por dizer que achei tudo 5\*, a casa é acolhedora, a praia é espectacular para quem quer repousar do stress, tem uns cafezinhos ali à volta muito acolhedores e com vistas fabulosas. Agora falando da casa em si, gostei muito das condições que oferece e para um casal é o ideal, aconselho este apartamento, até porque tem uma piscina espectacular..." This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joana s. Aug 8, 2010 #### "Gostei muito para começa... "Gostei muito para começar, a casa é muito acolhedora tem tudo, com uma vista maravilhosa para o mar,está perto de tudo tem uma piscina óptima... É o ideal para um casal com uma filhota que foi o caso, está a dois passos da praia, adorei a praia é maravilhosa..." ##### Joana s. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Aug 1, 2010 #### "EXCELENTE."... "EXCELENTE." This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Jul 18, 2010 #### "pas déçu de l annonce"... "pas déçu de l annonce" This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sara G. Jun 20, 2010 #### "O apartamento é acolhedo... "O apartamento é acolhedor e mesmo em frente à Praia do Vau o que facilita para quem tem filhos pequenos. A estadia correu bem e não tendo nada a apontar, negativamente. É, sem dúvida, um bom sitio para férias." ##### Sara G. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good Aug 16, 2009 #### «O apartamento estava lim... «O apartamento estava limpo,sitio calmo,e arredores bom para a vida nocturna.» This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### philippe g. Aug 9, 2009 #### "Logement très bien placé... "Logement très bien placé sur la plus belle partie de la côte. Le canapé lit convient pour 1 enfant (ou 2 petits) mais difficilement pour un couple et il n'y a pas de congélateur." ##### philippe g. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good Aug 2, 2009 #### "Appartement bien équipé,... "Appartement bien équipé, place de parking privée. Emplacement: en face de la plage.Très calme la nuit. Tres Satisfait de la prestation. " This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Jul 9, 2008 #### Estava tudo conforme indi... Estava tudo conforme indicado, o local é óptimo, o apartamento é muito acolhedor e simpático. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### christine r. Aug 4, 2006 #### "Todos os aspectos foram ... "Todos os aspectos foram positivos" ##### christine r.