Modern Apartment For up to 6 In Prestigious Vila Verde Resort Complex

Really good communication with the owner and the management company were great.The apartment was in good condition and really clean it had all the items you are likely to need and the wifi was nice and strong.We had 25 nights and a really good time this was our 5th time on this complex which for a holiday complex is quiet but we like it that way. Kevin & Jo

We have stayed at this property before and Lee the owner and Lizy, who manages are very accommodating. When we got there we had problem with water but called Lizy and her husband came and sorted. We did unfortunately have problems again with lack of water on Christmas and Boxing which we were told was due to lack of pressure to the top floor apartment. 1st thing after Boxing Day, we contacted the admin on complex and they sent a workman who fitted a new pump in maintenance block. All sorted. The main problem with this complex appears to be lack of investment. This is down to management as all staff on complex are very good. Some Apartments are sold privately and appear to be left without support making area look tired whilst the resort puts all effort into the block they let at entrance to complex. This apartment still offers a very relaxing break, just remember to bring a smart stick for TV. Lee did inform us but unfortunately we forgot.

Well presented apartment on top floor with distance views of the ocean. The balcony is ideal for alfresco dining but as it is in the sun all day is extremely hot. The apartment is well situated in the complex, away from reception but just a short walk to the on-site shop and restaurant plus quite close to the clubhouse for breakfast and catching the free bus to beaches and tow. The apartment was well maintained, only complaint was no lighting in lift but this was beyond the control of apartment owner. Unfortunately whilst we were there the boiler developed a bad leak. We informed Lizy who looked after the apartment and despite it being Christmas Day evening, her husband Stuart came to assist us within 10 minutes. He ensured it was safe and replaced the heater early the following day. We could not expect a better service and a very relaxing holiday.

although I had no problem with the actual apartment..i had a major problem with the resort ...firstly the pool I was told was there and looks amazing in the photos Mr Bateman has on the website.....is in fact empty and has been for 4 yrs.....the pool in the next door complex was disgusting....green with algie and full of leaves....i wouldn't put a fish in it.the resort is like a ghost town....if you want quiet and to see hardly a soul..then it's the place to go. the one supermarket onsite is vastly understocked and overpriced. The walk into Santa Maria is roughly 35mins...so if you have to shop there you will have to can it back..costing around €3 a time....be careful when booking from Mr Bateman he took my money and then informed me the pool was not functioning....knowing full well it wasn't before money changed bank accounts....i was then told the next pool was fine to use but when I checked it out...it was not...green and horrible...in fact I was so disgusted with these findings that I found another apartment and left after 9 days....i has problems finding somewhere else otherwise I would have moved much sooner....i tried to get my money back but to no avail....i had a 12yr old child with me who wanted to swim daily but couldn't....if you are happy to look from the balcony into 2 empty pools....wich you were lead to believe were functioning then fine....but make sure you get the full facts before you book from Mr Bateman....as you will stand no chance of getting reimbursed for the misrepresented resort.....good luck.....you will need it there.

We had a very relaxing stay in this apartment which was spacious, comfortable, and nicely furnished. The only extra thing we could have possibly wished for would have been to have a parasol on the balcony as it was such a sun trap with sun from breakfast-time right through to the early evening. The pool in our block was out of action (which the owners had warned us about before we booked) but it was only a short stroll to the pool at the block next door, which we had mostly to ourselves! The apartment itself was in a very large and sprawling complex, but it was very quiet as most of the apartments seemed unoccupied. It was a good 5-10 minute walk to the main reception area which was also near the main pool which had a bar and free wi-fi. There was also a small supermarket on site (which we found basic and a little expensive) a couple of restaurants, a bakery and pizzeria, a coffee shop and an ice-cream parlour. There was a BBQ one evening at the clubhouse with live, local music which was enjoyable and excellent value for money. The complex itself was a 5 minute taxi ride from the main resort town of Santa Maria. Santa Maria had a lovely beach with crystal-blue water, not unlike the Caribbean, and there was a reasonable choice of restaurants. The locals there were very friendly too.Transport into Santa Maria from Vila Verde was also provided by a free shuttle bus (passes were available in the apartment). This left at various times throughout the day, but space was limited to about 15 passengers and it was difficult to get on it in the early evening. Taxis were cheap enough however at 3-4 Euros each way. On one day we hired a jeep to explore the attractions on the island which you can see in pretty much half a day. The salt lake is definitely worth a visit and was a highlight on a mostly undeveloped, barren, desert island. The only thing that marred our stay slightly was the very strong wind. When the sun went behind a cloud (which it often did in the afternoons), it felt chilly! Luckily the balcony of the apartment was mostly sheltered from the cold wind, so we often retreated there in the afternoon to soak up the sun. All in all we had an enjoyable and relaxing holiday and I would not hesitate to recommend this apartment if you are after a quiet, relaxing, self-catering holiday.

Very clean apartment, no problems as everything sorted out by Lee (owner) before we left the UK. Ideal location for everything on Sal. Close enough to walk to the beach(15min walk), 3 euros into Santa Maria by taxi. Apartment has everything you need for your stay, 2 spacious bedrooms, 1 large bathroom and 1 shower room. Would definitely recommend it to friends and family, will definitely use again next time we go back to Sal, Cape Verde.