Luxurious 2 Br Apt. - Ocean View

São Rafael is a prestigious complex of low rise apartments and villas set in mature gardens occupying one of the most sought after locations in the Algarve. Our apartment is only a short stroll from São Rafael beach and one minute walk from the main pool and adjacent children's pool. It faces south giving plenty of sunshine and breathtaking ocean views from both the master bedroom and the open plan living area with a terrace. This is our first rental property and shortly after purchasing it we renovated it paying special attention to details that we consider important when we take our holidays: We believe holiday homes should be clean, comfortable, cozy, and environment friendly. On the top floor of this 2 floor apartment you will find two bedrooms and one bathroom. The bedrooms are decorated with traditional Algarvian wooden ceilings, hand painted mosaics and have their own built-in closets. The beds are fitted with high fiber count Egyptian cotton linen and a choice of either natural goose down or hypo-allergenic hollow fiber pillows. The bathroom is equipped with a walk in rain shower and high fiber count Turkish cotton towels. The stairs down to the living area are protected with optional child proof gates. Downstairs on the main floor you will find the open concept living area with the kitchen, the dining/living room and a terrace. The kitchen boasts modern high efficiency appliances and all the amenities you need to prepare and serve up your culinary creations. The living and dining area boast a phenomenal ocean view, a fire place, is fitted with modern audio-visual equipment. On the terrace you will find a place to relax with an unprecedented view and an open fire grill to enjoy some open air cooking. Keeping the environment in mind, the apartment has been fitted with high efficiency appliances, efficient lighting, water efficient plumbing, double glazed wooden windows, and a solar powered hot water heating system. High Speed Internet available both by Wi-Fi and cable.