Excellent value for money during half term. Near the beach but away from the crowds. The apartment was lovely. Basic but it was tastfully decorated and cleaned on a daily basis. The pool was lovely and the owner was very helpful. I'm glad we stayed in the old town. It was a attractive place to visit more so than the new town.

Just returned from a week at the casa mitchell. Found it to be clean and quiet with plenty of kitchen gear if you choose to stay in.Very quiet around pool area shame the pool was so cold. Short walk to the beach lift via quite a few steps, close to 2 small shops and bars and easy walking distance into the old town.Good beds, air con,shower enclosure etc. Only fault was bathroom got damp as the week went on. We will return to the area and would definatly stay here again.

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.