The Rental Market´s Answer To “Boutique” In The Western Algarve

The Algarve Private Collection is a new approach to villa rentals and the brainchild of Anna Charles, who established the company 7 years ago.

Anna had worked in a central London Real Estate office for many years when she made the move to Portugal and became Sales Director at Martinhal Resort in Sagres. While working there she spotted a gap in the market for a top-end rentals business where the client is treated to a personal and tailor-made holiday experience. She has since become the rental market´s answer to “Boutique” in the Western Algarve.

Her formula has been a great success with Anna regularly achieving 30 weeks rental a year for her owners with over 30% of her reservations being repeat bookings. “We often accommodate big groups,” explains Anna, “extended family will often rent a villa for a special occasion like a birthday or anniversary and we give them first class treatment and spoil them a bit. We always give a personal check in service, we can stock their fridge with their favourite things for their arrival and will provide massages at the villa, a personal chef or babysitting. I have even organised a wedding at one of the properties!”

This year Anna has even created a boutique wine list including labels that you won´t find in the supermarket which can be in your villa nicely chilled for your arrival. She will also help organise day trips for her guests including surfing, water sports boat trips and horse-riding. “I provide the full concierge service,” says Anna, “which is why we get so many repeat bookings. This level of rentals is also particularly well suited to residents who want to obtain income from their villas in the summer months while they return to England or travel. Some of my top villas can achieve as much as €6000 per week during peak season and you can have the peace of mind that your villa is being well looked after if you use our management service.”

Anna, who runs her business with husband José and assistant Laura does not work in a traditional way. She runs her enterprise from an office on her equestrian property surrounded by dogs where she indulges in her hobby of riding and breeding dressage horses. When she is not running around looking after her clients and properties you may find her on a horse or looking after her 5-year-old son!

Anna is now looking for new properties in the Western Algarve to add to her exclusive portfolio and you might be surprised that she does not charge excessive commission, her rates are in line with the average at 20% but you know that your rental guests are receiving the best treatment. She says; “because we offer a unique service we receive a high calibre of guest and rarely have any problems, so if you are thinking of renting your villa please talk to me. We are not only looking for million euro properties just good quality villas where our guests can enjoy a good break.”

With Portugal´s tourist industry currently thriving and Anna´s energy and enthusiasm, you can be sure that her chic holiday business will continue to grow.

For more information: anna@algarveprivatecollection.com algarveprivatecollection.com

+351 918 378 319 or +351 917 070 085