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Wonderful house Built To Excellent Standards in the heart of Olhao.

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Marina
Beach
Smart TV, books
Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Olhão, Faro District
  • Ria Formosa Natural Park
    1 min walk
  • Petiscaria - Casa de Pasto
    1 min walk
  • Faro Station
    27 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    21 min drive

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About the area

Olhao

When you a stay at this vacation home in Olhao, you'll be by the sea, just steps from Ria Formosa Natural Park and Olhao Municipal Market. .This vacation home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Parque Natural da Ria Formosa and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Ilha da Culatra Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Ria Formosa Natural Park - 1 min walk
  • Olhao Municipal Market - 1 min walk
  • Olhao Harbour - 4 min drive
  • Ilha da Culatra Beach - 8 min drive
  • Ilha da Armona Beach - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Faro Station - 27 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪le Panorama tapas bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cestaria - Bistro de Artesão - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Esquina da Baixa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Prazeres - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cais Club - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Wonderful house Built To Excellent Standards in the heart of Olhao.

During its tasteful renovation project in 2003, Casa Da Esquinha was transformed into a modern 'upside down house'. The en-suite air conditioned bedroom is located on the ground floor, keeping it cool in the summer and warm in the winter. The open plan living room and kitchen are on the first floor with convenient large french style windows opening onto the sun drenched terrace with BBQ and outside dining. This south facing property benefits from the abundant Algarve sunshine all year round. The upper roof terrace is an added bonus and a great place to sip a glass of wine or a beer and top up your tan! Wi Fi is provided at no extra cost! I recommend bringing a tablet or large phone to enable you to watch all your favourite channels. All the attractions that entice holiday makers to Olhao are on the door step. The sea is about 100 metres away as are the famous markets. The restaurants, coffee shops and bars are literally just around the corner, in fact, as everything is so convenient, you may decide that you do not need a car. Please note, like the vast majority of Olhao townhouses, the stairs are narrow and steep, though not plentiful. Although acceptable to most people, please consider this if you have any fitness or injury concerns.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Neil Dawson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Boating on site
  • Cycling on site
  • Golf on site
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • Recycling
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Unit size: 646 sq ft (60 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: pet on request

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 108785/AL

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Wonderful house Built To Excellent Standards in the heart of Olhao. Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 63 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fiona B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday
We had a fantastic stay in Ohlao. The apartment was just what we expected and the location was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness
our stay in Olhao
Neil's place is is easy to find, centrally located, has all the facilities you would need. We particularly like Olhao, the terrace off the kitchen/lounge was particularly pleasant for an early morning coffee. The roof terrace ideal for relaxing. The only challenge is the stairs that could prove difficult for someone less able.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alanah J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute home in historical center
I recently stayed in this lovely home in the historical center of Olhão, and it was a great experience. The apartment was nicely decorated, with traditional Portuguese style, making it feel very cozy. The location was perfect—just a short walk to the waterfront, local markets, and some amazing restaurants. I enjoyed wandering the narrow streets filled with colorful buildings and finding hidden gems. The host was very welcoming and They were easy to communicate with and always ready to help. Overall, this rental was comfortable, convenient, and charming. I highly recommend it for anyone wanting to explore Olhão!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C., England

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good
Lovely property , location ideal and the two terraces a real bonus.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rosemary D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
a poor choice
There was no shade on a very small balcony, not even a sun brolly and the sun was on the balcony all day. The sun brolly on the roof terrace was not in a position that could offer any shade and was fixed to the wall and so could not be moved to a better position.There was no comfortable seating on the balcony.Shower did not drain. hanging space was only in the cleaning cupboard. Whole pace in need of serious refurbishment. We know Olhao really well and this house was a huge disappointment.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Rose R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous location
A wonderful experience set in the old streets of Olhau, yet so close to everything.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
We had a lovely stay in this quaint townhouse last week. It has everything you need for a comfortable and relaxing holiday. It’s so close to the restaurants, bars, waterfront and ferries to the beautiful islands. The communication with the owner prior to travelling was prompt and very helpful and we had no issues during our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

sian t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect traditional house in excellent location
This was our second time staying at this lovely little house. It is right in the centre of everything, 2 min walk to all the bars, market and waterfront. Yes, its small but perfect for our needs. Some reviews have mentioned the steep, narrow stairs. Yes, they are that but as long as you have 2 working legs you're fine. We loved sitting on the balcony in the mornings listening to birdsong and drinking coffee. We have arrived home completely relaxed and if we decide to have another relaxing week in Olhaò, we won't be looking for anywhere else to stay, this home is just perfect XXX
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

bob hallewell

Disliked: Cleanliness
The house is not for everyone.
Good location.good kitchen/livingroom. Bedroom damp on arrival,still.damp on departure.stair cases were mentioned as being steep and narrow.until you have to use them you realise that they are very difficult to climb on all 3 levels.all outside balconies had flakey paintwork which could have been easily and cheaply done before our arrival.no handrail on the top staircase to the roof terrace a small folding table and chairs on the roof terracewould improve the area,you have nowhere to sit on the roof terrace only sunbeds.if you have any mobility problems i would not recomend this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter Get Away
Lovely little apartment in the heart of Olhao. Everything was in walking distance, lots of restaurants, shopping & very relaxing. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 46 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

sian t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house, great location
This upside down house is full of charm tucked right in the centre of Olhao with a 2 min walk to the waterfront, cafés, 2 markets and bars. 5 min walk to the ferry to go to the lovely Armona for a few euros. The house was spotlessly clean, lovely balcony and the kitchen was perfectly adequate to cook our fresh produce from the market. The owner of the property was great at keeping in touch, gave easy directions and how to use the key safe. We loved our stay here and would love to come here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Graham E.

The best nights sleep
Perfect location in the heart of restaurants, cafes and shops, just a few steps from the sea front. Excellent and thorough communication with vendor, supported by a manager. A few tips for cleaning: floor needs a good mop and once in a while a deep clean ie shower, all surfaces. Very dusty and sandy floor but very nice historic building.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

DONNA M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great stay
This is our 4th time staying in this property. Very clean and suitable for 2 people to have a comfortable stay. Small patio on 2nd floor and a wondeful roof top terrace that gets the sun all day. Situated in a quite cobbled street only minutes away from the sea front and amazing restaurants. Less than 10 min stroll gets you to the train/bus station should you want to visit other towns and to the boat that can take you to a few islands. We will be back .
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

jacqueline h.

Convenient situation in Olhao
The house is easy to locate and access is straightforward although in a pedestrian only street. It is near lots of restaurants and the market, a supermarket is 5 min walk away, yet it is also quiet at night. Also near the ferries for visiting the islands. The property is old and charming though that brings its challenges (stairs and light)/airflow, fixtures and fittings could benefit from upgrading.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynsey W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay in a great location
Super location, perfect for eating out, cooking in, bars and beaches
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

gary m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place
Lovely old house in a perfect position for everything- markets ferries supermarket etc. well equipped - nice roof terrace! Would go again !
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Katharina B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Sehr zentral und doch ruhig
Eine sehr charmante Location. Super zentral, 2 min zum Markt, 4 min zur Fähre. Alles war super, einzig die Sauberkeit nicht so. Wir mussten erst mal durchfegen und auf Kissenbezügen hatte es Haare. Ich nehme zum Glück immer eigene mit. Aber sonst wirklich alles super.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Get 3 story apartment with great bbq and rooftop
Loved the place. Prime location. Had a seafood bbq with fish from the market. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine K., Dublin

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely authentic property in a quiet back street a few steps from the centre of the town.
Great break away. Refreshing Aircon in bedroom. Lovely balcony and separate sun roof terrace. Home from home comfort. Central to ferry, restaurants, shops and train station. Delightful house full of charm.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Loved the property, loved its location, love Olhao. We will be back!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Paulo M.

Très agréable
superbe séjours très pratique près de toutes commodités et très calme
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

LES M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Place to Stay
Nice house in the old part of town near the the sea. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Sue G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great week in this property
Property very clean ,local manager Ze very helpful ,friendly and efficient. Great location, handy for everything. A high scale street map is available for free at the Tourist Information Centre which is really helpful for exploring Olhao. Would definitely stay at this property again.

8/10 Good

Edna C.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. House, location whole area was just right for ys
Overall experience was one of complete satisfaction. Trips out, local bars and restaurants we visited were all excellent. We will definitely visit the area again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paula J.

Lovely townhouse
A comfortable, well equipped, clean townhouse in a convenient location in Olhao. Would fully recommend as an ideal place to stay home from home.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2018