The completely renovated Portuguese cottage Casa Pauline (45 m2) is a delightful, comfortable and luxurious self-catered holiday home with two bedrooms and a shared swimming pool for 1-2 people in a Mediterranean garden in the Algarve,  in Portugal.

Festive offer: a delicious breakfast
Since we are finally open all year round for the first time, we would like to offer our guests, on weekdays, an additional delicious breakfast! Relaxed though?

This festive offer in 2026 is valid for guests who book directly with us. This does not apply to guests who book with a discount or via other platforms.

Of course, it is possible to book breakfast with your stay. For more information, see our hotel services, the breakfast arrangement.

What does Casa Pauline offer?
The cottage has been renovated in Portuguese style with the well-known authentic Portuguese details. Suitable for young and old, also suitable for small families, remote workers and winter visitors.

Due to the high wooden ceilings and many windows, the holiday home looks light and spacious. It has a view of the sea, its own private Mediterranean garden and the south-facing olive grove of the neighbors.

Air conditioning and floor cooling in summer and comfortable underfloor heating and a cozy wood stove in winter. On the floor are the original handmade Portuguese Santa Catarina floor tiles.

From the cozy living room you have access to the largest bedroom, the bathroom and the second small bedroom. 

Kitchen
This is equipped with an oven, induction hob, extractor hood, small two-person dishwasher, wine cooler, coffee maker, kettle, toaster, kitchen linen, tableware, cutlery and separate large refrigerator. And of course all the necessities to be able to cook.  

Bathroom
The bathroom consists of a vanity unit with sink. On the floor are Portuguese tiles that are handmade by an 83-year-old craftsman from the neighborhood.

Of course, with modern underfloor heating for winter! A rain shower with hand shower, vanity unit and toilet complete the bathroom. 

Living room
In it you will find two comfortable armchairs, a three-seater velour sofa, coffee table with marble and glass and a modern rug.

You can eat at the wooden dining table with four compact handmade dining chairs in linen look. And not to forget the cozy wood stove, the firewood is already ready.

Large bedroom
This consists of a handmade luxury box spring with quilted headboard and a 21 cm high hotel quality medium firmness mattress of 180cmx200cm and a topper.

A wardrobe, a chest of drawers, air conditioning and opening doors to the private spacious garden. The bathrobes and bath towels are ready for you!

Small bedroom
This consists of a single bed bench (can be pulled out to a double bed) with a good quality mattress. Also a hanging part for your clothes and a well-stocked bookcase. A baby cot can also be placed next to a single bed.

Garden
The large private Mediterranean garden with terrace is equipped with a parasol, lounge set to relax outside. There is a terrace and a parking space both at the front and side of the house. 

Communal garden
In the communal young Mediterranean garden there are mainly plants from the Algarve such as yuccas, cacti and succulents. But palms, cypresses and fruit trees are also not missing. 

In this garden you will also find the large gas barbecue where you can barbecue to your heart's content. We have a small vegetable garden with fresh herbs that guests can use.

Working remotely
If you want to work remotely then that is possible with us. We provide a good office chair and good WiFi.

Extra information
* Arrival and departure day flexible.
* Also available for rent for 1-2 nights
* Possibility to rent the entire Guesthouse
* Extra person over 16 years is 35,00 euros per night.
* Not suitable for pets.

Included:
* Breakfast on weekdays (only for guests who book directly with us in 2026)
* Bath towels and bathrobes
* Bed linen and towels
* Kitchen linen
* Refresh accommodation (every working day)
* Baby facilities available
* WiFi
* Final cleaning
* Guaranteed earlier arrival on your first holiday day (only for returning guests)
* Guaranteed later departure on your last holiday day (only for returning guests)

Not included:
* Breakfast is not included for guests who book with a discount or via another platform
* On request hotel services such as breakfast or wellness arrangement
* On request possibility guaranteed (extra costs) earlier arrival on your first holiday day 
* On request possibility guaranteed (extra costs) later departure on your last holiday day 
* Tourist tax

Tourist tax
- From May to October, over a maximum of 5 nights, you pay two euros per person per night.
- From November to April, over a maximum of 5 nights, you pay one euro per person per night.
- Children under 16 are not taxed.

Interior
Together with Belgian designers from Concept X Interiors from the neighboring town of Olhao, our three accommodations have been furnished. We are super enthusiastic about the result.

The paintings that hang in our holiday homes are made by the Dutch artist Chantal van Leeuwen. She works and lives in the Algarve.

Questions
Do you have any questions and/or comments or can we help you with something, let us know. The contact form can be found at the bottom of this website. Or via info@guesthouse-moncarapacho.com

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We look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful Algarve, bem vindo!

Maarten and Celina Schiphorst-Ongenae
Boutique Hotel Guesthouse-Moncarapacho