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Mansion in the heart of the historic center

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Terrace/patio
Interior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, books, stereo

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

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 transport

  • Car not required

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • 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 centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

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

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1,507 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether 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 transport 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 area

Map
Olhão, Faro

What's nearby

  • Ria Formosa Natural Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Olhao Municipal Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Parque Natural da Ria Formosa - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Olhao Harbour - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Ilha da Culatra Beach - 8 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Faro Station - 23 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La bicyclette - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Adega do levante - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Chaminé - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kubidoce - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Indian Hut Olhao - ‬1 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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

Located in the heart of Olhao, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Ria Formosa Natural Park and Olhao Municipal Market. Parque Natural da Ria Formosa and Olhao Harbour are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Mansion in the heart of the historic center Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Niles B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Wonderful Olhao Vacation
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.
Stayed 17 nights in Jun 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Aase H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful spot in Olhao
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martine P., Thorigny sur marne

Liked: Cleanliness
Belle maison
Bel emplacement et jolie demeure. Proche du centre ville et du port. Accès facile pour la gare d’Olaho. Petit bémol pour les plages, contrairement à ce qui est indiqué sur l’annonce, il faut emprunter des ferrys situé à 300 mètres de la maison pour se rendre aux différentes plages. Appréciation générale, nous avons passés un bon séjour à Olaho et la grande terrasse était très agréable.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderbar
Diese Wohnung in der fußläufigen Altstadt von Olhao hat in allen Bereichen unsere Erwartungen erfüllt, wenn nicht sogar übertroffen. Wir, vier Freundinnen, haben zwei wunderbare Wochen an der Algarve verbracht, wobei die außerordentlich stil- und geschmackvoll eingerichtete Wohnung, ausgestattet mit allem Notwendigen, einen nicht unerheblichen Anteil hatte. Von unserer Seite eine 100%-ige Empfehlung!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

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

Jörg B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderschönes altes Haus im malerischen Fischerviertel von Olhão
Sehr freundlich und fürsorglich vorinformiert und empfangen haben wir in dem geräumigen, geschmackvoll eingerichteten und gepflegten Ferienhaus eine sehr angenehme Woche verbracht. Besonderes Highlight: zwei Terrassen!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

stephane m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Belle maison de caractère
Notre séjour dans la maison de Fabienne a été formidable. C’est une maison magnifique, très confortable, extrêmement propre et idéalement placée dans Olhao. Au moment de la réservation, Fabienne a été très disponible pour répondre à nos questions. À notre arrivée nous avons eu un accueil extrêmement chaleureux de Maria qui nous a aussi bien expliqué le fonctionnement de la maison que les activités à faire aux alentours… et nous a même montré où il était pratique de se garer . Un grand merci aussi à Maria pour sa gentillesse et sa disponibilité. Une adresse à ne pas rater !!! Nous reviendrons
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderschöne Wohnung in zentraler Lage
Das Haus liegt wunderschön in der Fußgängerzone oberhalb eines Cafés gelegen. Alles ist mit sehr viel Liebe zum Detail eingerichtet, es ist alles da was man braucht. Die 2 Dachterrassen si d einfach wunderschön. Zu Fuß kann man alles bequem erreichen,den Fährhafen, Geschäfte, Restaurants, die Markthallen. Maria hat uns alles erklärt und war immer für uns erreichbar. Wir gaben u s sehr wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

mathieu d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour super
Bel emplacement et super appartement pour profiter de la ville et de ses îles. A recommander
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Virginie D., FRANCE

Liked: Cleanliness
Une très jolie adresse, pleine de charme
Très jolie maison, beaucoup de charme, propriétaires très accueillants, proche de tout, idéalement située pour profiter de la ville et des plages à proximité.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr schöne Wohnung, geschmackvoll eingerichtet, im historischen Zentrum . Sehr freundliche Vermiete
Wir haben uns drei Wochen lang in dieser Wohnung wohlgefühlt.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sonja A., Munich

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jürgen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hartmut C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Altbauwohnung
Hohe Decken, Stuck, tolle (Dach-)Terrassen.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beatrix W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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!!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

colette francoise c.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021