We have just returned from a week's stay at the Casa Mitchell. We have been to Albufeira many times over the past 20 years, mainly staying in Oura (we had a family apartment in the Oura Praia Hotel for many years). It made a nice change to stay in the Old Town and see Albufeira from a different view point. When we arrived,we sort of knew what to expect from the previous reviews and First Choice/Tomson's blurb.You are dropped off round the back streets, in the middle of local's apartments and told the reception is down on the left hand side. The apartments are opposite. The reception staff are very friendly and accomodating, but being as there is no grand hotel staring at you, you wonder what you are getting. When you are told your apartment number and taken across the road to be shown your rooms, you
realise what a lovely place this is. Tiled beautifully from top to bottom,this accomodation is so relaxing and laid back and for adults only.Great pool.Plenty of sunbeds. Just inside the foyer, a glorious library for those holiday reads. Our apartment was spacious and welcoming ...even a ironing board + iron in the wardrobe!! In the kitchen, plenty of utensils if you wanted to "cook", a microwave,toaster, kettle,pots and pans (never used any of them...except the kettle!). Opposite the Casa Mitchell is a lovely little bar and on the corner is a mini mart for everything you need. Turn right out of the main door,walk to the end of the road then right again and walk down until you find a flight of steps on your right, go down them cross the road and you will see another flight of steps which will take you beside the Rocamar, then you can just walk down to the restaurants and the square......all in 10 mins.
The maid service is second to none...every day bar Monday..and the fact that they leave your windows and lounge doors open says how safe and secure this place is.
OK, now for the down side. It can be noisy! It is amongst the locals with the cars coming and going, dogs barking and it is round the back street. But please, don't let this put you off.. because this place is a "Residencia", not just apartments, but a little gem for those who want something alittle bit different.

The main thing that struck us was how quiet it was, there is some local noise during the day but come the evening and night it was just so peaceful. We had a one bedroom apartment which was clean and very spacious, it could probably have done with a little more drawer space. The toaster and microwave were useful and the included A/C in the bedrooom was a godsend. There is a small pool with plenty of sun loungers and shade under some small trees, the area was never overcrowded. There was friendly, efficient maid service 6 times a week (unless there are also a bank holiday).
The apartments are 5 minutes from the sea front, a couple more into town. This involves steps and/or steepish slopes, alright going down but could be tiring/difficult for anyone with walking difficulties,
The main town is bustling with a large and varied choice of restaurants, also with a wide price range. You could have a 4 course meal and half a bottle of wine for 9.95 euros or you could spend the same on just your starter.
We had read reports on safety issues, we had no problems whatsoever although we do tend to stick to the more popular areas and are not night owls. A bit of common sense and you'll be fine.
Overall, very good apartments, close to beach and town. We will consider returning.

We arrived on the 22/9/11 at casa mitchell appartments. Our first impressions were that the appartments were beautiful and spotlessly clean. The cleaning lady we had couldnt do enough for us , she was there from morning till night. The owners were really helpful to, they couldnt be more pleasant.We would have no hestitation going back to this beautiful place. Thanks very much for making our stay so good..

Our apartment had everything we needed and was clean and comfortable.Within easy walking distance of old town with all it's shops and restaurants and the beach.Supermarket short walk away and handy shop just on corner. Pool was lovely and sunbeds always available with shadey spots if wanted ,it was very peaceful place to relax and soak up the sun.The staff were very friendly and helpful and we had a brilliant time and would definetly stay there again