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Mansion in the heart of the historic center

Mansion in the heart of the historic center

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Aerial view
Property grounds
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, books, stereo

Overview of Mansion in the heart of the historic center

Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

Map
Olhão, Faro
  • Popular LocationOlhao Municipal Market3 min walk
  • Popular LocationParque Natural da Ria Formosa14 min walk
  • Popular LocationOlhao Harbour4 min drive
  • AirportFaro (FAO-Faro Intl.)24 min drive

Space details

sleeps 6
1507 sq ft
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
    2 twin/single beds
Bathroom 1
    Shower
Bathroom 2
    Shower
Bathroom 3
    No shower or bathtub

About this property

Entire place

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

Mansion in the heart of the historic center

Beautiful manor house from the 1930s on cobbled street in the heart of the historic center, entirely pedestrian area!Family cafe on the ground floor open from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
300 meters from the sea, close to all shops and markets. Can comfortably accommodate 6 people. Not suitable for young children.
Living area of 140m2 upstairs, including a large double living room (satellite TV, internet wi-fi) opening onto a terrace of 60m2, bbq, a fully equipped kitchen, 2 double bedrooms, an office bedroom with a sofa - bed, wc, 2 bathrooms with shower, one with wc. Reversible air conditioning (living room and 2 bedrooms) fan in the living room and the three bedrooms. 140m2 upper solarium terrace accessible from the first with a view of the old town. No noise from cars and planes like in Faro!

Property manager

VINCENT Fabienne

Languages

English, French, Portuguese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit
  • Unit size: 1,507 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: pas d'enfants de moins de 8 ans

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Mansion Heart Historic Center House Olhão
Mansion Heart Historic Center Olhão
Mansion in the Heart of the Historic Center Olhao
Mansion in the Heart of the Historic Center Olhao

About the neighborhood

Olhao

Located in Olhao, this vacation home is in the city center and by the ocean. Olhao Harbour and Faro Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Faro Island Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Algarve Stadium or THE CAMPUS. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Olhao Municipal Market - 3 min walk
  • Parque Natural da Ria Formosa - 14 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 - 23 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • La bicyclette - 3 min walk
  • Olho da Ria - 1 min walk
  • Café Chaminé - 2 min walk
  • Umi sushi bar - 1 min walk
  • Café Comercial - 2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Mansion in the heart of the historic center pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mansion in the heart of the historic center?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mansion in the heart of the historic center?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mansion in the heart of the historic center located?

Located in the heart of Olhao, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ria Formosa Natural Park and Olhao Harbour. Olhao Municipal Market and Parque Natural da Ria Formosa are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Olhao review
Loved the location and the pedestrian walk away. Lots of great restaurants around only negative i have is the futon mattress in the small room was extremely uncomfortable. I would stay there again though with less people so I didn’t have to use that room. There was 2 couples and myself as a solo
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick L., Kingscott, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Unbelievably excellent property.
This is the best property we have stayed in with VRBO. The apartment was magnificent, beautifully furnished, and of wonderful quality. The rooms were large and elegant. The kitchen was well stocked and electrical equipment all as new. The outside spaces and roof terrace were perfect. The position in the old town was just right. Quiet evenings and bustling with locals during the day. The manager was very helpful and always available. Thank you Fabienne. Nick and Siân.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

kathryn h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great holiday, lovely apartment
Five stars across the board apart from overall, then 4 four. Why? 1. A property is being renovated directly across the street. The concrete mixer starts at 08.00 every morning. This I can forgive: one of the pluses of the apartment is that it is centrally located so coinciding with this kind of work is just bad luck, not the owner's fault. Less forgiveable is the property being renovated next door, by the owner's husband. The noise of angle grinders at 18. 30, when you are trying to relax outside with a drink, is not great. 2. The above mentioned individual (very helpful and polite) and the local agaent who showed us in at the beginning of our stay, sit at a table outside the cafe downstairs ALL day, quite often right outside the front door. This got a bit wearing after a while; we felt like our every movement was being monitored. It wasn't of course, but sometimes it felt like it. We had a great week and can thoroughly recommend both Olhao and the apartment but it might be worth asking if the building work described above has finished before booking, if you value peace and quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

kathrine c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely apartment in a great location.
The apartment is very well renovated, retaining all the charm of a characterful old building, with lots of modern comforts. There are two roof terraces, one directly off the kitchen and sitting room, and one higher up with great views of the white rooftops of Olhão and the church. A very relaxing place to stay, on a pedestrianised street a few minutes walk from the waterfront. Olhão itself is a great place to visit, even off season, when the weather is still mild, and most places, including the amazing fish and vegetable markets, are open year round.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kate L.

Cool owners and a very spacious historic house
We stayed for 6 weeks around February 2019 and Fabienne, HP & family were really great owners - very helpful but chilled-out too. This is a restored and updated historic house with two generous outside spaces and wonderful views over the cubist roof-tops of the historic quarter of Olhao. We had everything we needed for a really comfortable stay - the pictures don't do justice to the size of the house! It has very high ceilings, great period furniture & lighting in the bedrooms, a good kitchen, comfy beds & a beautiful container-grown garden planted with succulents, agaves & architectural planting. Tables that comfortably seat 6 are both inside and out in the garden, along with loungers & shade equipment. All in, it's a really well-equipped property with a good mix of modern-comfort and historic detail. Noise from the street and cafe downstairs never bothered us. It's a gentle 3 minute stroll to the two fantastic food markets plus ferries to the islands, cafes, shops, supermarket, bakery, bars & restaurants - even the post office is less than 5 mins away. The location is perfect for exploring the old town and, with a car, you can be on your way out of town within 5 mins. Highly recommended!
Stayed 42 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

More than met my expectations. The Photos don't lie.
This is a fabulous property in the heart of old Olhão which has so much to offer and all in walking distance. The house is just beautiful and has everything one could need for a self catering holiday. The ambience and attention to details is superb. I would thoroughly recommend renting this as you have everything at your door. The enormous daily fish and produce markets just down the old pedestrian path has a myriad of delicacies you can take home to cook, or you can eat out very reasonably, at a plethora of really excellent restaurants and all in walking distance. If you love to explore, discover little alleys, architecture crying out for help, street art, nature reserves, unspoilt islands than this is the place to go and the house to stay in. Fabienne was extremely helpful as was her husband.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

ARBERET S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Parfait!
Superbe semaine! La maison nous a comblé par sa localisation son charme son équipement! Superbe terrassse végétalisée adaptée aux repas et au repos. Accueil chaleureux et sympathique. Sylvestre, Jeanne, Camille....
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Florian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super gemütliches Häuschen
Es hat uns sehr für gefallen, in allen Belangen.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marlis W., D

Liked: Cleanliness
prima
Wir haben einen wunderbaren Urlaub verbracht. Die Ferienwohnung ist von der Ausstattung und Lage super.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacances
Maison magnifique et hôte accueillant et disponible. Merci !
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023