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In the center of Algarve, but peacefully

2 people
1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom
45 m2
WIFI
Furnished
avg. 725 
/ 30 days
incl. utilities and internet
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Flat for rent - São Bartolomeu de Messines

Apartment, furnished and equipped with everything needed for a person or a couple to spend a season in the Algarve, in a central location. Close to the beaches and a step away from the mountains and dams, but away from the hassles of tourism.

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Equipment
Basic furniture
Sofabed
Sofa
Chair
Dining table
Coffee table
Desk
Wardrobe
Dresser
Walk-in closet
Cabinet
Mirror
Laundry essentials & Linen supplies
Fully prepared beds
Washing machine
Towels
Dryer machine
Iron
Ironing board
Clothes drying rack
Cleaning options
Sponge for dishes
Broom
Mop
Bucket
Dishwashing liquid
Cleaning cloth
All-purpose cleaner
Vacuum cleaner
Robotic vacuum cleaner
Regular cleaning service (included in rent)
Kitchen essentials
Utilities for eating
Utilities for cooking
Glasses
Mugs
Freezer
Fridge
Microwave oven
Oven
Dish washer
Electric kettle
Toaster
Blender
Coffee maker
Electronic devices
Air conditioning
Mobile air conditioning
Apple TV
Chromecast
TV
Beamer/projector
Hairdryer
Water heater (boiler)
Slow cooker
Hotplate
Gas cooker
Wine cooler
Ice maker
Playstation
Xbox
Nintendo
Other gaming console
Robotic lawn mover
Lawn mover
Printer
Scanner
Building matters
Balcony
Terrace
Central heating
Electric heating
Something for the kids
Baby crib
Bed for children
High chair
Electronic babysitter
Breath monitor
Stroller
Toilet seat
Potty
Baby bath
Changing table
Stool
Toys
Playground (outdoor)
Security features
Security lock
Security enter door
Smoke detector
CO detector
Vault
Standard door lock
Mosquito net
Window insect screens
First-aid kit
Subscriptions (included in price)
Cable TV
Netflix
HBO MAX
Amazon Prime
Apple TV+
Disney+
Hulu
YouTube TV
Spotify
Breakfast
Something little bit extra
Fireplace
Billiard
Barbecue
Swimming pool
Wooden barrel hot tub
Jetted whirlpool hot tub (jacuzzi)
Sauna
Garage
Bikes
Accessibility
Wheelchair access
Elevator
Shower grab bar
Shower seat
Shower chair
Stair lift
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Rooms and equipment
Shower icon
Bedroom
10 m2
Not walk-through
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Living room
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Kitchen
Rental conditions
Average rent per 30 days
725 
Deposit
0 
Utilities and internet
Included in the rent
Rental length
Minimal rent length
14 days
Maximal rent length
330 days
Available from
30.10.2024
Rules
Smoking forbidden
Pets forbidden
Parties not allowed
Move-in and move-out times
Move-in time
15:00
Move-out time
11:00
StayProtection for Tenants

Every time you rent through Flatio, you're automatically covered by our StayProtection package.

  • Move-in Guarantee
    ensuring you'll always have a place to stay, even if everything doesn't go as planned
  • Balanced visa-friendly lease agreement
    providing equal rights and adding great flexibility to your stay
  • Deposit-free policy
    eliminating the financial burden of hefty upfront deposits
  • 100% money protection
    which guarantees your transactions are always secure and free from scams
  • 7 days a week support
    that is here for you throughout your whole rental experience
Stay Benefits*

By booking this property, you'll also enjoy extended protection in the form of Stay Benefits - a unique offering backed by AXA! Here's what such packaging includes:

  • Liability insurance
    covering you in case you accidentally cause any damages
  • Assistance services
    for any potential issues during your stay, such as disruptions in internet service, utility faults (electricity, gas, heating), blocked-up door, or household appliance malfunctions
Cancelation policy
Neighborly (14-days)
You can cancel the reservation for free within 14 days before moving. Read more detailed cancelation policy.
Final prices. You don't pay any hidden fees on Flatio. All utilities and Wi-Fi are already included in the rent.
Cancel for free. There is a Neighborly (14-days) cancelation policy for this offer. Read the cancelation policy
Move-in Guarantee. We'll cover a back-up accommodation up to 7 days if the property is not alright. Read more
Verified lease agreement. Read the lease online and comfortably from your home. Read the contract
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MUST READ: For our (my younger sister and I) first time experience using Flat.io for a reservation, and after having reviewed the high ratings of this app, we decided to rent a T2 apartment in a small village town in southern Portugal. We had not yet flown in from overseas but took the risk being the first renters of this particular apartment.

The initial advert referenced onsite parking (at the apartment), spacious two bedroom unit with tons of light, all needed within a short proximity of the apartment, a state of the art stove to use, air unit, and more. When we finally arrived we were greeted by Domingo and his wife. Both came across kind but Domingo was a slight bit pushy to quickly show us the apartment and village. From the very beginning we had a major issue; the parking but not only the parking. Also, the roads to get to the unit. My sister flew in from the US and rented an SUV. Attempting to manoeuvre through those super dangerous slim roads seemed impossible. Actually Domingo had hopped in the car with my sister to show her how to turn around and where to park (right in front of the unit). I recall my sister stating at that very moment that this was unsafe and that AirB&B would have never allowed this if it were them. Domingo convinced her that it would be just fine. PS: the next day she crashed the SUV attempting to get through the main road to the apartment. PSS: Immediately after they left, his brother who resided directly across the street, took over that one parking spot. So, we were having to park blocks away - yes blocks and if you rent this place you will also learn - and trek those cobblestone roads back to the apartment. It became an exhausting task.

While in the unit with the couple, they admitted that their ad was incorrect and they basically had lied. It is a one bedroom and not a two. The second bedroom they "figured was a bedroom" was the living room with an extremely old couch that opened up into a bed. That must have been the most disgusting mattress and blanket ever seen. My sister, who is extremely tidy, almost puked and begged me to sleep on the edge of her bed or on the floor until... Also, while in the unit with the owners, they made remarks and comments as to my height and then that of my sister. I hadn't a clue why but my sister had an inclination that it may have to do with the stove. The top unit of the stove was of stone. Perhaps the original piece. Where the true issue lied is that while attempting to cook that evening she almost split her head wide open. She is 5'6 and I am 6'2. The sharp edges of the stone top was so sharp that the following night I seriously hurt my head and split it (I am bald) after walking by the stove. This is why they were making comments about our height. They knew it would be dangerous and kept quiet as they quickly left the home. My sister is a true traveler and she was correct. They left quickly so that they can later say that "we never mentioned it when we arrived"... we had both just traveled for hours and hours to get to PT and then drove almost 3 hours to that apartment. Let me not forget to mention that the oven DID NOT WORK. The top of the stove did work but........here's the kicker....wait on it.... the oven extractor fan he referenced on his original post - that he states he removed but not to worry - ended up being a black hole full of I don't know what - which constantly fell onto the food we were cooking! Additional funds down the drain.

Another major issue was the air in the unit. Basically, there isn't any. So, I felt terrible having to listen to my sister almost cough her lungs out for those few nights and for hours throughout the night. To the point of having to open the windows (WHICH HAD NO SCREENS LETTING A MILLION FLIES IN PER SECOND) and bring her cups of water so she could attempt to sleep through the night. The owner talks about a humidifier that he has in the bedroom for this reason. IT DOES NOTHING TO AID someone's discomfort. I almost took her to the hospital and that is when I said enough is enough.

I had spent over seven hundred euros for the first month. This place was not worth 200 euros. I had a 2.5 month contract but my sister reminded me that if anything was wrong we could contact Flat.io for immediate assistance which I did. For the next 48-72 hours, my sister and I drove around the entire PT it seemed looking for a rental. Being that it's the beginning of summer, this was extremely difficult. We had already spent almost 950 euros on Domingos' place. I reached out to him - no response. So I reached out to Flat.io and they immediately responded and opened up a case. Days later, even they were unable to hear back from Domingo. Wouldn't you know it. This scammer decided to delete the original posting and open up a new one thinking that we wouldn't be able to leave him a review. Flat.io was on it! Thus why I am now leaving this review that you are reading. Domingo waited until the day after the first month ended to respond and do you want to know why? So, he could charge us for the second month saying that it's too late and requesting payment even though we left within one week! Flat.io, to attempt to make the customer feel whole somewhat, were kind enough to reimburse us the entire service fee. They were unable to refund us the monthly rent charge but since Domingo purposely dragged that along and disregarded their request to comment/reimburse us for the lost time, we were unable to collect.

Given, we sent Flat.io AND DOMINGO the pictures of my split bleeding head, the disgusting mattress and blanket, the terrible roads, the lack of parking, and advised them that this was NOT A T2. As my sister is an attorney, she ensures that all sides are covered and was even thinking of this couple which is why I stated to both Domingo and Flat.io that we would definitely pay for the week spent there and lose out on the service fee. But Domingo ended up scamming us and opening up this new post for his rental property. If he was telling the truth why would he do so? He ended up replying to Flat.io later stating that we were scammers attempting to get lodging for free in PT. Does that EVEN MAKE SENSE?

PS: This location is NOT close to ANYTHING WHATSOEVER - 1 HOUR TO ALBUFEIRA. You WILL crash your car so make sure to have insurance. You WILL have to walk every single day back and forth from parking. You most likely WILL split your head open so if you have kids - AVOID THIS UNIT.

ADVICE: For any further travelers entertaining this unit, there are some reviews you consider and other reviews that you follow. You want to follow this one or you'll be the next one writing your horror story on this platform. This is the worst experience in Portugal thus far for us. I wish we could upload pictures to prove our case to you all and save you headaches.
Neighborhood
There isn't one. The people are kind and stay to themselves but there isn't one activity or place to go to. Not one.
Recommended places nearby
No.
Rated on: 26.05.2024
Length of stay: 27 days
Availability of the listing
Check the available dates for this offer
Last updated 6 days ago
About landlord
Domingos M.
On Flatio since October 2023
Message response time: 7h
Approval rate: 100 %
Booking response time: 3h
Arrendo a casa que herdei dos meus pais. Sou algarvio e natural de São Bartolomeu de Messines, mas trabalho em Lisboa e o apartamento fica muito tempo vazio.
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Where you will live
Street view
Parking - public
5 minutes
Public transport
5 minutes
Grocery store
5 minutes
Main station
10 minutes
Bar
10 minutes
Restaurant
5 minutes
Post office
10 minutes
Pharmacy
5 minutes
Frequently asked questions for this offer
How far is the nearest public transport stop?
Public transport is 5 minutes by walk. Also check out the availability of other nearby services.
How far is the main station?
The main station is 10 minutes away (using public transport). Also see the availability of other nearby services.
What is the minimum lease length?
The minimum lease length is 14 days. See other conditions of rental.
What is the maximum lease length?
The maximum lease length is set to 11 months. See other conditions of rental.
6 reasons why to choose this offer on Flatio
No more personal visits, no more stress or disappointment! You deal with the whole renting process immediately.
We have personally checked this owner.
You get Flatio support for the whole duration of your rent.
The whole contract is available for you before reservation.
The payment is completely safe. You can pay by card.
Compared to real estate agencies you'll save on average 400 EUR.
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How can I cancel my reservation?

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However, suppose the owner has already approved your reservation request, and you are no longer interested in it. In that case, you can still cancel the reservation before you sign the lease agreement. Just consider that you should do this only in essential cases. Because when the landlord accepts your reservation, their property is stopped being advertised, and they can lose the chance to rent their property to someone else.

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