Name: Casas Buganvilia
Address: Bemposta, Porto Covo, Setubal, 7520, Portugal, Sines, Sines, Sines, 7520-405, Portugal
Rating: 9

Smoke-free property

Garden

All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)

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Family room

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Ironing

Laundry

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Free Wi-Fi

Internet

Transfer services

Transfer

Spanish

English

French

Portuguese

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Barbecue grill(s)

Hiking

Sun Deck

Recreation

Free parking

Parking

Swimming pool

Outdoor pool

Pool and beach

Family/Kid Friendly

Kids

Pets Not Allowed

Pets

Location

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Porto Covo

Ilha do Pessegueiro Fort

Ilha do Pessegueiro Beach

Porto Covo Beach

Vila Nova de Milfontes Beach

Vasco de Gama Beach

Sines Culture and Arts Centre

Zambujeira do Mar Beach

Praia de Odeceixe Mar

Adegas Beach

Samouqueira Beach

Vale dos Homens Beach

Carriagem Beach

Amoreira Beach

Praia de Monte Clérigo

Aljezur Castle

Arrifana Beach

Penedo Beach

Canal Beach

Alcacer do Sal Castle

Algarve International Autodrome

Casas Buganvilia

Sines

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child-bed-fee

external-private-bathroom

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shared-bathroom

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limited-time

lounge

treatment

no-window

bay-view

bosphorus-view

canal-view

city-view

courtyard-view

garden-view

golf-view

harbour-view

inland-view

lake-view

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mountain-view

ocean-front

ocean-view

oceanside

panoramic-view

park-view

partial-ocean-view

partial-sea-view

partial-view

pool-view

river-view

sea-front

sea-view

street-view

sunrise-view

sunset-view

water-view

with-view

annex

basement

main-building

1-bedroom

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not-guaranteed

wired-internet-access

smoking

sauna

duplex

safe

mini-bar

breakfast-for-1

breakfast-for-2

pets-allowed

wi-fi

kitchen

We booked 6 nights at Casas Buganvilla to use it as a base for hiking along the Rota Vincenta.  I hadn't noticed before booking that credit cards were not accepted.  A few days after booking, I received a message from the host, Rodney, asking for a bank transfer of 300 euros (half the cost of the booking). I sent the money a few days later for a cost of $30 Canadian.  I let Rodney know that the money was on its way and that it may take a few days.

Two days before we were due to arrive at Casas Buganvilla, we got a message from Booking.com that our reservation had been canceled.  After finally getting in touch with Rodney, he told us he never received the deposit.  He agreed to hold the reservation once we reassured him that we would show up.

We ended up spending many hours on the phone and in emails with our bank to find out what happened to the money.  We paid Rodney in cash for the full cost of the room.

On our return home, our bank finally received confirmation that the money had been deposited in Rodney's account, two days after we sent it and two weeks before our arrival.  Rodney said he didn't realize that it was our deposit since he received 290 instead of 300 euro, as there were fees for the transfer.  He can't keep track of the deposits for a three room property!

After several messages and phone calls, Rodney finally returned our double payment.  We did not receive the full amount back, we estimate that we lost about $70 Canadian in the transaction not to mention the hassle of trying to deal with this on vacation.  Our bank also waived all the fees involved so that is more costs due to an error.

For the property itself,  the room is fine.  It is a little smaller than I expected.  It can sleep four as there is a loft with two beds that you could use.  I was glad for the extra space so that we could store our luggage.  The kitchen was well equipped with everything you need to make quick meals.  The wood burning fireplace was nice.  It is hard to get it started properly though, we need help from Rodney to get a fire going. 

The location was good.  It is right on the Rota Vicenta.  It is a short drive from Porto Covo where you can get groceries and there are some restaurants.  A bit further is Villanova de Millefontes where there are more shops and restaurants.

Buyer beware

Short stop during a weekend in May/2018
Energy recharged a top capapcity!!!

The Place...
Very well designed and implemented, congrats to the Owner!!! Well done!
There's a small lagoon, where we can experience the nature, and enjoy a canoo
The room area is really nice too, with a spectacular view of the entire property
There's a private barbecue for each room, so if you stay longer, you would like to give it a try

The surrounding area...
Lots of beautiful places to visit, especially beach (Ilha do Pessegueiro, just 5min by car), or Porto Covo 8min by car, both, driviing really slow to enjoy all the views, else, would take 2 min and 4 min

The places to eat...
Ask the Owner! We did it, and it was the best!!!

Enjoy!

Excellent (Location, Owner, Place)

We had a fantastic stay at Casas Buganvilla. The houses are very well designed and very clean.
The outside seating area and the views are fantastic. It's an easy walk to Porto covo via a sandy path. 
Rodney had kept beers in the fridge for us which was great.The facilities are top class and the bathroom was very clean.
We really want to go back and stay here for a week.
I really miss this place.

Excellent !!! Pls stay here

We walked the 3+ miles from Porto Covo. We were the only people staying the night, and had 2 of the apartments. The rooms were spacious, clean and nicely decorated. The kitchens were well provisioned, and spices and oil (and a couple of beers) were provided. The stove top was difficult to work, but Rodney helped. We had a a fire outside and watched the stars. A great night. And a great way to start the walk. Rodney even walked us back to the trail (it wasn't difficult).

A great start to the Rota Vicentina

We stayed here for 2 nights and had a comfortabele stay. The owner is really friendly and helpfull. He had some good advices. The apartment is cosy, the nature is beautifull and you can see and hear the see from your own terrace.

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