Mansion in the heart of the historic center
House in Olhão
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
About this house rental
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!
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!
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Olhão
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
What a beautiful home. From the exquisitely carved front door to the extraordinary outdoor space, this flat provided everything we needed, along with some things we didn’t even know we’d want. The beautiful, big outdoor awning to provide shade during the hotter parts of the day was one of those things! We have traveled to other European cities and we usually rent a flat for a few weeks. However, none have been completely furnished, well laid out floor plan, and provided as good a kitchen, modern bathrooms and showers, a really good washing machine, and lovely bedrooms and living areas. The combination of the age of the building (quite old I’m sure) with the updated conveniences was perfect. The faux marbled walls are beautiful! Two bathrooms are an excellent advantage. The location is ideal! Steps away from the waterfront, The Pingo Doce Grocery Store as well as the markets made for ease of shopping. And ice cream treats daily. Maria, the house caretaker, is amazing. Never loses her cool, can’t help enough, and she knows the area so well we could count on her for any questions, recommendations, and being a good friend. We fell in love with Olhão, the charm of the village, and we are already planning our next visit to the house.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect for relaxation time with two beautiful terraces and nice indoor facilities. Extremely responsive host and local host, Maria, who gave us much useful information.
10.0 / 10.0
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
10.0 / 10.0
Top Appartement
Wir hatten eine wunderbare Zeit und eine Woche in dieser bezaubernden Unterkunft verbracht. Wunderschöne Dachterrasse, tolle Mischung aus neuem und altem Design, sehr viel Platz und alles sehr gepflegt. Tolle und aufmerksame Gastgeber, die Unterkunft können wir sehr empfehlen. Von Olhao kann man sehr gut Tagesausflüge nach Tavira und Rio Fermosa etc. machen, alles sehr gut mit dem Auto erreichbar. Zu den Stränden gelangt man über die Fähren. Etwas laut ist es, aber das ist auch die Kultur. D.h. für nachts Ohrstöpsel einpacken
10.0 / 10.0
Wunderschöne Stadtvilla
Es wurde wohl schon alles geschrieben, absolut herrlich die Lage im alten Stadtkern in unmittelbarer Nähe der Markthallen und des Hafens.
Die Stuckdecken und Farbwahl der Zimmer sind ausserordentlich schön.
10.0 / 10.0
Super Altbauwohnung
Hohe Decken, Stuck, tolle (Dach-)Terrassen.
10.0 / 10.0
Ganz wunderbar! Klare Empfehlung.
Das Haus ist wunderschön. Sehr geschmackvoll und mit viel Kunstverstand eingerichtet. Es ist alles vorhanden um einen angenehmen Aufenthalt sicher zu stellen. Die Küche ist perfekt ausgestattet, wenn man bei der grossen Auswahl toller Lokale selber kochen möchte. Wir finden es sogar noch schöner als auf den Fotos erkennbar. Die Lage ist super... Supermarkt, Lokale, Shops, Markthalle, Strand, Bahnhof schnell und einfach erreichbar. Die Dachterrasse ist phantastisch. Die Vermieter sind wirklich sehr, sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Wir werden gerne wieder kommen und freuen uns schon darauf. Übrigens malt Fabienne Vincent ganz wunderschöne Bilder. Sollte mal eine Ausstellung in der Nähe sein : unbedingt hingehen!!
10.0 / 10.0
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.
10.0 / 10.0
Our Stay in Olhauo
The apartment is located in the center of the Olhauo old town, very close to the market, harbor and many restaurants. The area around the aparment was clean and safe. The house was very well kept and beautifully renovated with an eye for nice details. The two bathrooms were modern and very clean. The large kitchen is very well kept and provides the possibility to prepare meals. The beds were comfortable. The two terraces were set up nicely with places to sit and enjoy the nice view of the city. Our contact Henri was very nice and was available for any needs we had.
We had a great time and hope to be able to go back for a visit one day.
10.0 / 10.0
Meget fin modtagelse og god introduktion.
Dejlig feriebolig med to skønne terrasser, fin beliggenhed nær markedet og vandet.
10.0 / 10.0
Logement extraordinaire
1er étage d’une maison de maître, superbement rénovée, beaucoup de charme, des aménagements très bien conçus, beaucoup de goût décoratif, des œuvres de Fabienne décorent les pièces, pour notre plus grand plaisir, très cosy, ce roof top est très appréciable, reposant tout en étant en ville.
Nous nous sommes sentis aussi bien qu’à la maison.
La rencontre avec nos merveilleux hôtes était un vrai plus sur cette semaine à Olhão 😊
Que de bons souvenirs !
10.0 / 10.0
Magnifique
Un vrai régal. Une demeure magnifique et une vue à couper le souffle.
10.0 / 10.0
Casa extraordinaire !!
Ils avons passé une semaine exceptionnelle dans cette incroyable casa, c’est juste merveilleux!
10.0 / 10.0
Descanso en olhao
Casa muy cómoda y muy bien ubicada;con buenas calidades tal y como se muestra en la web
8.0 / 10.0
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.
10.0 / 10.0
Bel endroit
La maison est idéalement située dans Olhāo : une proximité immédiate au marché et au port pour rejoindre les navettes qui nous emmènent sur les plages,
l'accueil de Fabienne et Henri Pierre est très sympathique et nous nous sentons très bien dans cette maison décorée avec beaucoup de goût.
Nous recommandons !
10.0 / 10.0
Super !
La maison de Fabienne et de son mari est magnifique, un mélange de contemporain et d'années 30, avec de hauts plafonds, décorée avec goût, spacieuse et agréable à vivre. Très belles terrasses et très bien située pour visiter le côté Est de l'Algarve et profiter des belles plages. Ce sont des gens disponibles, chaleureux et charmants. Merci également à Renato.
Nos ados ont adoré !
10.0 / 10.0
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.
10.0 / 10.0
Wunderschöne Wohnung in angenehmer Umgebung
Sehr angenehmer umgang mit der Vermieterin
Die Terrasse und die Zimmer sind traumhaft
10.0 / 10.0
Very attractive apartment
This is a very pleasant apartment in a very good central location. It has traditional features and is an ideal place to stay in Olhao.
10.0 / 10.0
Dejlig lejlighed og beliggenhed
Dejlig stor lejlighed med lækker stor terrasse. Fin beliggenhed mit i den gamle by, tæt på havn supermarked og cafeer. Rent og pænt. Flink vært.
10.0 / 10.0
Très bon séjour à Olhao
Nous avons été enchantés par notre séjour à Olhao. La maison est très confortable, très bien décorée avec le charme de l'ancien. La maison se trouve en plein centre de la ville, marché, port à 200 m.
La personne chargée de nous accueillir (Renato) est très sympa et Francophone (important, car les Portugais ne parlent pas beaucoup ni l'anglais, ni français).
10.0 / 10.0
Perfekt gelegen und sehr gut ausgestattet
Wir waren als Familie mit 2 kleinen Kindern in dieser Wohnung. Wir mochten den Stil mit den hohen Decken, es gab 2 Terrassen, eine die auf dem Dach zum Sonnen einlädt und eine zum verweilen oder zum Abendessen. Im Haushalt gab es alles was man brauchte, die Küche war sehr gut eingerichtet, es gab auch Stranduntensilien.
Es war von der Lage her auch das beste Haus das wir bisher hatten, es war wirklich alles nur 5 Min. entfernt, egal ob Supermarkt, Fähre zu den Inseln oder auch der Bahnhof für Ausflüge.
Fabienne war sehr locker und entspannt, ebenso Renato. Da wir betroffen waren von Streik, war der Rückflug sehr spät Abends. Wir durften trotzdem so lange wir wollten noch in der Wohnung bleiben. Vielen Dank dafür!
Wir waren nun das 3. Mal in Olhao und werden sicher ein 4. Mal kommen im kommenden Jahr. Wir können das Haus definitiv empfehlen :)
10.0 / 10.0
Simplement idéal !
Un logement à la hauteur du charme de la ville d’Olhão. Spacieux, magnifiquement décoré, idéalement placé, il participe de cette douceur de vivre que dégagent Olhão en général et le quartier ancien en particulier. On quitte les deux avec beaucoup de regret !
10.0 / 10.0
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!
10.0 / 10.0
Wunderbare Wohnung im Herzen der Altstadt
Sehr schöne, gut ausgestattete und saubere Wohnung in der Altstadt von Olhao.
Was man wissen muß: Die Doppelbetten sind für große Menschen recht klein (140x190).
Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Die Wohnung ist in der Nacht sehr ruhig und die Markthallen und Cafes in direkter Nähe. Ein Auto braucht man hier nicht!
10.0 / 10.0
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.
8.0 / 10.0
Un très bon séjour à Olhao dans cette agréable maison
La Maison est Parfaitement bien située, très fonctionnelle, spacieuse, et décorée avec Goût. Tout est fait pour que les hôtes soient à leur aise, comme chez eux !
La belle terrasse est très agréable aussi. Les propriétaires sont très disponibles et agréables. Pour les futurs occupants, retenez cette adresse !
10.0 / 10.0
Une location au top
Nous étions deux couples d amis et nous avons adoré notre séjour à Olhao. L appartement est très moderne, bien équipé et très bien situé. Rien à redire. Pas forcément besoin d une voiture. Bateau, train, taxi peuvent suffir. Après on retrouve le confort de ce bel appartement. Quand nous avons eu des questions, Fabienne ou son employée se sont montrées très disponibles. Je recommande sans hésitation.
10.0 / 10.0
Great stay!
The house is very unique and special. Olhao offers a wide range of restaurants and bars.
10.0 / 10.0
vacances au coeur de la ville authentique
Nous avons passé 10 jours très agréables en famille (6) dans ce bel appartement récemment rénové avec beaucoup de goût et facile à vivre, très bien équipé, avec ses 2 terrasses et la climatisation (et le wifi !), au cœur du vieux centre, près des restaurants, cafés et du marché sur la promenade au bord de l'eau. Les plages pas trop loin (bateau ou voiture). Sur une rue piétonne du centre ville, au dessus d'un café familial fermé le soir à partir de 20h30, ce qui n'empêche quelques bruits de la rue dans la soirée.
Une adresse à retenir !
Pierre & Christine, juillet 2018
10.0 / 10.0
Wunderschöne Ferienwohnung in mitten der Fussgänger Zone
Die große Wohnung mit einer wunderschönen Dachterrasse lässt keine Wünsche offen. Alles war perfekt.Wir hatten einen sehr schönen Urlaub und kommen gerne wieder. Sehr netter persönlicher Kontakt zu den Vermietern. Wir würden herzlich empfangen und bei allen Fragen betreut. Viele Grüße aus Hamburg 28.7.2018
10.0 / 10.0
Great Stay in the Centre of Olhao
We had three guests in total; however, this space could easily accommodate more people. Great space both interior and exterior. Light and fresh decor with a great mix of modern furnishings within a traditional home. Well stocked kitchen including anything you could want for a self catering stay. This house has two great sized bathrooms one of which is separated. A bathroom with a shower room next door and the other with a bathroom and shower. There is no bath in the property which was absolutely fine for us as it was hot when we went. The lounge and kitchen are adjoined and both have access onto the outside space. There are two downsides to this property, however, minimal. There are no sunloungers for sunbathing which would be fantastic on the upper terrace as its very large and would get the sun for most of the day. Also in the mornings, early afternoons there is a coffee shop directly below which can be quite noisy. The street and surrounding area is quiet though and no noise at night which was great and you are very central. Overall we had a fantastic stay and would highly recommend. We fell in love with Olhao and hope to return soon.
10.0 / 10.0
Very nice apartment in the centre of Alhao
We stayed here 12 days with 3 people. We had a warm welcome by Celine and it felt like the owners really wanted us to have a good holiday.
It is located in the historic old town with everything within walking distance such as the markets with fresh fish directly from the sea every day.
The apartment is an old house that is restored nicely and is very well equipped. We really liked the large terrace with barbecue.
We had a great time and I can really recommend you to stay here!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Olhão?
The average price for a rental in Olhão is $111 per night. This rental is $117 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Mansion in the heart of the historic center. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Mansion in the heart of the historic center pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Mansion in the heart of the historic center?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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