Apartment Rio is a penthouse on the top floor with 2 bedrooms and private roof terrace and a balcony. The place this penthouse offers is fabulous and offers just that little bit extra to make your holiday a special one. Entrance Each block of apartments at Cabanas Beach Club are in buildings of 6 apartments over 3 floors. They all share a communal lobby with either the use of stairs or a lift to the upper floors and garage. Access is only by key or intercom. Living Space The penthouse apartments at Cabanas Beach Club are beautifully built and can offer so many extra features. Our Apartment Rio is one of those and this penthouse does provide that little bit extra. Once thought the apartment door the place opens up into a huge living space with a wonderful coved ceiling that gives this room that a "wow" factor. A smart "L" shaped sofa faces towards a large flat screen "Smart" television set upon a modern tv unit and offers a selection of European tv channels. The smart feature also allows you to use your Netflix, prime video and You tube accounts. This space is designed for comfort and enjoyment of a little inside living. At the front of the penthouse and right beside the breakfast bar, kitchen and French windows is a smart dining table and chairs. This layout works so well as you can really enjoy the views form the balcony and over the Ria Formosa. The open plan space of this penthouse is beautifully decorated and the owners have taken such care to provide a really wonderful space to enjoy. Kitchen Set to the left of the living space and with a breakfast bar and its own door on to the balcony the kitchen works very well in this penthouse. We have left nothing to chance here either and made sure you have the super well equipped kitchen. The fitted cupboards and drawers are crammed full of dining sets, cups, glasses, cooking utensils and much more to make a full and excellent working kitchen. Appliances include a fridge freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, gas hob, electric oven and an overhead extractor. A microwave, capsule coffee machine, kettle and toaster. The breakfast bar makes for a perfect place to sit and watch the cook at work. There is such an abundance of fresh local produce and seafood it seems a shame not to take advantage. Bedrooms and Bathrooms. The bedrooms and bathrooms are separated from the living space by a folding lattice wooden screen to assist in providing a little privacy when needed. The master bedroom is laid out with a huge super kings size bed with a fantastic dark style headboard. Each side is bedside tables with matching lamps. Against the wall is fitted wardrobes with sliding doors. There is even a door leading to a small balcony where you can sit and watch the beautiful Algarve sunsets. The master bedroom has the added luxury of en suit facilities. The modern and smart bathroom includes a full size bath and overhead shower protected with a stylish glass screen. You will find a toilet, bidet and basin set into a floating vanity units with plenty of storage in the cupboard space below the basin. The second bedroom is laid out with twin single beds again with super stylish large dark fitted headboards. Between the beds is a table and lamp and beside the beds is another fitted wardrobe with sliding doors. This bedroom has offers a lovely little balcony and here too you can enjoy the evening sun. The second bathroom is fitted with a shower cubicle, toilet and basin with a large overhead mirror. Private Terraces This penthouse offers an amazing amount of outside space to enjoy. Every details has been thought of to make sure any guests can take full advantage of the wonderful Algarve climate. From the living room huge sliding glass doors open up onto a lovely wide balcony. As there is so much space we have been able to place a nice large outdoor dining set here. The balcony overlooks the gardens of Cabanas Beach Club. At the end of the balcony in our penthouse is a full sized traditional brick built bbq. These are by far the best way to cook your bbq food and really help add to the authenticity of your stay in delightful Portugal. Over the balcony is a retracting sun shade for you to use and this extra addition really helps you make the most of the outside space. Iron steps lead from the balcony up to the private roof terrace. From here you can see fantastic views over Cabanas roof tops and across the ria Formosa Natural Park to the sea. Our penthouse roof terrace is big enough for a table and sofa style chairs along with some sun loungers and you will find it to be the most super sun trap! Up here is such a lovely quiet place to enjoy at any time of the day. Each bedroom offers a little balcony and these make great places to sit and watch sunsets r just relax in to your holiday morning with a cup of coffee and that holiday book. Communal Spaces, Gardens and Swimming Pool Cabanas Beach Club is a closed complex and a our penthouse can enjoy all the excellent facilities the complex has to offer. A lovely large salt water swimming pool is set at one end of the resort and is surrounded by terraces with sun beds and parasols for all to share. The rest of the resort is laid to lawns and floor beds with attractive cobbled paths, very much giving a relaxed and tranquil feel to the gardens. Under the resort is a huge secure carpark and our penthouse has its own allocated parking space. The swimming pool is perfect for swimmers of any age and ability as its has gentle Romas steps at the shallow end so get for a little paddle, it then has a gentle gradient to the deeper end for toe who may wish to have a little swim. Facilities Our penthouse offers fabulous accommodation with 2 bedrooms and super comfortable beds. Throughout the penthouse is excellent internet and wifi. The air conditioning is new and can offer cool fresh air in the summer months and warm, cosy are in the winter months. Our penthouse is a great holiday accommodation choice at any time of the year. So why not think of choosing out of season to visit and enjoy some Winter sun and explore the Algarve. The windows and doors are fitted with shutters, the sun shades offer a great extra bonus to the penthouse and the roof terrace is simply out of this world. Even though we have a secure car park there is no need to hire a car. Cabanas Beach Club is close to a train station, bust stops and plenty fo taxis and even Uber. There is s cycle path and all the shops, cafes and beach are all within walking distance of the penthouse. Our lovely penthouse comes with its own manual that you can download to your tablet or smart phone. Packed full of information to make the best of your holiday starting from the moment you arrive. It tells you how to collect the keys, who will look after you during your stay and clear concise directions to Apartment Rio. Then it is packed full with details of the best restaurants, taxis and local amenities and activities. And of course our managers are on hand to make sure you love your holiday more if you need any advice or tips on the local area they will be more than happy to help. Key Notes Private Terrace with all day sun Balcony with a bbq and sun shades Air conditioning and wifi Hairdryer Sea Views Secure parking Higher floor level All linen, towels and beach/pool towels provided Marsalgarve Holiday Support Service There is possibility of late arrival between 21:00h and 06:00h for an extra charge of €25 paid locally.