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Apartment | in Tropical Resort | pool | close to beach – Home 548911 Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 6 sleeps
  •  min stay varies

Apartment | in Tropical Resort | pool | close to beach – Home 548911

  • Apartment
  • 2 bedrooms
  • sleeps 6
  •  min stay varies

Key Info

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 0.3 mi
  • Swimming pool
  • Child Friendly
  • Car not necessary
  • No pets allowed

Description from owner

Description

** We have discounted our normal accommodation fee by 50% until the end of 2024, because currently the swimming pool is being repaired. However, the main Santa Maria Beach is only 300m away **

Inside the apartment….

The apartment accommodates up to 6 people and includes one king size double bedroom, 1 twin bedroom, a double sofa bed, a dining table that seats 6 people, kitchen, bathroom with Italian tiles and modern sanitary fitments, (including shower toilet and bidet), and an outside terrace with table and chairs. The kitchen includes the essentials for cooking including a refrigerator, freezer, hob, microwave, kettle, coffee maker, toaster, utensils, crockery and cutlery. The living area is comfortable and well equipped with sofa, coffee table, and television. There are ceiling fans in all rooms. The apartment faces southeast so it is possible to sit on the terrace in the mornings and enjoy a sunny breakfast.

Outside the house…

There is a private terrace overlooking the shared gardens pool. The shared areas include a tropical garden, a large free-form swimming pool, outdoor shower and there are sun loungers on both sun terraces and shaded terraces. There is a bar, restaurant and two small supermarkets just 2 minutes walk away. The sea is just 3 minutes walk away and the town 10 minutes, where there are a number of bars and restaurants.

Your stay includes everything on the inventory (available on request) including bedding, house towels and beach towels. Also included is laundry (of bedding & towels), electricity, gas and water. There is WIFI available in the apartment (extra charges) and a selection of local maps and restaurant guides are available.

Tropical Resort is located close to the centre of the 8km of the white sandy Santa Maria beach. This beach is known for surfing and to the east, about a 25 minute walk, there is a kite beach, comprising a wild stretch of untouched wilderness, where you can enjoy a coffee in a restaurant, kite surf, or paddle with the harmless dog sharks.

For more information on the island of Sal, its beaches, its climate and how to get there please ask.

Tourist Tax is payable by all adults over the age of 16. The cost is €2 per person per night to a maximum of 10 nights.

Please note: If your dates are not available please message us as we have other apartments available at Tropical Resort.

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Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
    Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
    Beds in other rooms: Sofa beds
  • 1 Full bath

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Shared outdoor pool (unheated)
  • Patio
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Internet access
  • Safe
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Parking

Getting around

Taxis are plentiful and reasonably priced. Cars and quad likes can be hired, and island tours can be arranged.

Interaction with guest

The House Manager can be contacted for any help during your stay and I keep in touch with guests by means of iMessage, WhatsApp etc., should they need any assistance whilst on holiday.

Policies

Check in time: 15:00, Check out time: 11:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

Damage deposit: ($107.71) €100.00
Smoking
Yes, smoking allowed

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.

8 weeks before

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support

House rules

We would ask guests to keep smoking to the outside and to be considerate to neighbours.

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About the owner

Philip K.
Response rate:
100%
Calendar last updated:
08 May 2024
Years listed:
16
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English

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Reviews

Very Good
41 reviews

Excellent
30
Very Good
11
Average
0
Poor
0
Terrible
0

“Very nice apartment”

Reviewed 1 Feb 2024

Thank you very much to Philip for his excellent communication, impeccable on arrival and even the booking of the taxi, very much appreciated. The apartment was impeccable upon arrival, 5 min walk to t… More

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

Response from the owner Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are pleased you had a good holiday and we also hope to see you again sometime. Best wishes, Philip

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“I had a great trip”

Reviewed 27 Nov 2023

I felt very comfortable in Philip's flat. The flat was very clean and the service was excellent no matter what I needed. He always responded in a short time and answered my questions and helped m… More

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“Perfect Sal stay @Tropical resort.”

Reviewed 15 Nov 2023

Excellent followup from the reservation team before and during the stay, all organiszed from the landing to the takoff (taxis, reception, hints). Less than 10 min by foot from Sal central street, all… More

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Response from the owner Hi Cédric, thank you so much for this lovely review. We are pleased you enjoyed your trip. Philip and Roger

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Return visit to my favourite apartment in Santa Maria”

Reviewed 1 Nov 2023

I have stayed here several times and will come again. Lovely apartment in beautiful grounds near the beach. Excellent service

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Response from the owner Hi Sarah Thank you so much for your lovely review. It was lovely to have you stay again.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Excellent apartment”

Reviewed 13 Apr 2022

We stayed in Tropical in an apartment with a balcony which looked out over the lovely gardens and pool. It had all the facilities we needed in order to self cater which was good for our budget. We cou… More

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“Comfortable apartment”

Reviewed 12 Mar 2020

Very well equipped and comfortable apartment. We loved being so close to the pool which has plenty of sunbeds and is big enough for a good swim. Philip and Roger were excellent right from our initial … More

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Response from the owner Hi Sue Thank you for your lovely review. We appreciate it and are pleased that you enjoyed your holiday. We hope to welcome you back again sometime, either to Sal or to our house on the island of Maio. Kind regards Philip and Roger

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“All perfect”

Reviewed 12 Feb 2020

Just a perfect holiday, the proximity of the apartment to the swimming pool and the tranquility at the pool were gorgeous.

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

“Lovely island escape in cosy 2-bedroom apartment”

Reviewed 12 Feb 2020

Cosy apartment a short walk to the beach and main area of Santa Maria. There are a few basic shops 2-mins from complex although we discovered these can be a lot more expensive than the main street sho… More

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Response from the owner Dear Claire Thank you for your lovely review. We are glad you enjoyed your holiday. We hope to welcome you back again, either to Sal or to our cliff-top house on the island of Maio, Cape Verde. Philip

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“perfect location for a convenient and relaxing beach holiday”

Reviewed 6 Dec 2019

Amazing location with pretty friendly people, a clean beach just a few metres from the resort, numerous restaurants and markets around and a high quality of the rooms with a great and large outdoor po… More

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“Very enjoyable stay”

Reviewed 11 Mar 2019

We had a lovely stay in Philip’s apartment. Philip was a very helpful host, always available on WhatsApp to answer questions before and during our holiday. The hotel was not fully occupied but s… More

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Response from the owner Hi James, thank you very much for your lovely review. We are so glad that you both enjoyed your holiday. It was a pleasure to have you stay and we hope that we can welcome you back again, either to the apartment or to our house on the island of Maio. Kind regards Philip

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

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Send Philip (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Philip the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

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Or send Philip (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

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How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
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You can also request a quote from Philip (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my vacation?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Philip (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

Why can't I call Philip (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my booking?

You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Philip (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Philip (the owner) a message.

If Philip (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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