Large 2 Bedroom, Frontline Apartment with Magnificent Views Of The Ria Formosa

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5120 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Fuseta, Olhao

Ilha da Fuzeta2 min drive
Olhao Harbour12 min drive
Ilha da Armona Beach14 min drive
Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)36 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

We made a conscious effort to ensure that the apartment is a 'home away from home' - because to us, that's what it is. We have included extras that we would want from a holiday home - , radio, basic foods, books, DVDs, board games, beach towels, to name but a few. We want our guests to be able to relax, cook in if they want, watch TV or a DVD and chill out. We have installed an IPTV package to ensure you don't miss your favourite British TV programmes. This package also gives you access to unlimited broadband. The property is an extremely big 2 bedroom apartment (120 metres) with 2 bathrooms, so can easily accommodate 5 people comfortably. There is a beautiful private roof terrace, ideal for al fresco dining, as well as a balcony off the living room, with beautiful sea views, The apartment is ideally located, just a 3 minute walk from the beach and restaurants. There is no need to hire a car, as the train station is a 2 minute walk and travels the length of the Algarve as well as linking to Spain.

Property manager

Helen Connolly

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Beach view

Sea view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

No parties/events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking indoors No Pets Maximum number of guests 5

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

Note from host: No parties/events allowed

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number 1539/AL

We should mention

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

About the area

Olhao

Located in Olhao, this apartment is on the beach. Olhao Harbour and Faro Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Travelling with kids? Consider Tavira Living Science Center and Algarve Living Science Center. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.

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Fuseta, Olhao

What's nearby

Ilha da Fuzeta - 2 min drive
Olhao Harbour - 12 min drive
Praia Fuseta - 13 min drive
Ilha da Armona Beach - 14 min drive
Ilha da Culatra Beach - 27 min drive

Getting around

Tavira Station - 20 min drive
Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

Frango da Ria - 3 min drive
Borda d'Água - 10 min walk
Bar O Farol em Olhão - 10 min walk
Restaurante Pastelaria Belo Horizonte - 5 min walk
A Concha - 8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Large 2 Bedroom, Frontline Apartment with Magnificent Views Of The Ria Formosa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large 2 Bedroom, Frontline Apartment with Magnificent Views Of The Ria Formosa?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large 2 Bedroom, Frontline Apartment with Magnificent Views Of The Ria Formosa?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Large 2 Bedroom, Frontline Apartment with Magnificent Views Of The Ria Formosa located?

Nestled on the beach, this Olhao apartment building is within 2 mi (3 km) of Ria Formosa Natural Park, Praia Fuseta and Ilha da Fuzeta. Colina Verde Golf Course is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

kelvin d.

1 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A relaxing stay.

A spacious apartment providing all that we needed. Sun on the balcony in the mornings through till lunch time with a nice view of the Ria Formosa.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Karen R.

2 Aug 2018

Lovely apartment in a beautiful quiet village by the sea, just what we needed.

The apartment was lovely, the local agent met us despite our being over 2 and a half hours late due to flight delay. We thought the apartment was great, a couple of minor niggles that probably wouldn't bother many people were that the parasol on the roof was too insubstantial to stand up to the coastal breeze and didn't cast enough shade to enable us to sit on the roof terrace during the day, and that no cleaning products (washing up/laundry liquid) were provided, even though the apartment details asked us to wash the beach towels. Also, there was no hairdryer. Some of this probably wouldn't bother most people but for such a short stay we were travelling light with hand luggage only so didn't have much space. Fuseta was easy to find our way around and we enjoyed the local food and a day at the beach. I would definitely recommend the apartment and the area to anyone looking for a Portugal break based in a quieter area in the Algarve. We didn't use the train on this visit but it's so close that anyone staying for longer could easily travel further afield to explore. A big Thank you to the owner too, whose communication and recommendations helped us make the most of our short break, I'm very envious of your Algarve hideaway.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David R.,

10 Sept 2017

Lovely Apartment In A Lovely Place

Having spent a week with our younger family members in the West Algarve, my wife and I chose to visit the East for a few days "recuperating"! And what a good decision it was all round. Helen's apartment proved very spacious for the 2 of us, and being 2 bedroomed (1 double & 1 twin) with 2 bathrooms, would also suit a family or similar. Very clean with all you need for home cooking etc ( but why bother- see later!). Good-sized rooms throughout and an absolutely huge roof space with lovely views. It does have a narrow spiral staircase for accessing which may prove difficult for some however. The balcony with patio doors is large enough not to worry about this though, again with views of the Formosa and the pool for the smallish complex, which is of a good size..and I also found it warmer than expected! There is also a lift at the complex entrance which made it easy for luggage handling. There are plenty of choices to eat out in Fuzeta at extremely good prices (had to double check the bill at a couple of the places as I was sure they'd missed things off!).And the local mini market was reasonable too. The beaches are beautiful as is the rest of the Rio Formosa, and we spent a wonderful day sightseeing in Tavira using the local train as transport (cheap and on time too!). And finally, thanks to Helen for all her help and advice from start to finish. A definite thumbs up for any future visit to this part of the world!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Evelina R.

18 Aug 2017

Great location + beautiful apartment = amazing time during your holiday!

The location is great and the city is one of those places that is not packed with tourists so you can really get to feel the local area and get to speak to locals. The apartment exceeded our expectations - spacious, clean and has everything what you might need for your comfortable stay. It even has a considerable size of interesting books that you can read while lying on the sandy beach! The pool area is clean and tidy and the block itself is quiet with spacious balconies where you can enjoy your evening meal at the apartment in the enjoyably cool evening weather. There is a massive roof terrace where you can enjoy the heat in the sun if you feel too lazy to go the beach! The views from the terrace are breath taking! I would highly recommend this location and especially the apartment and I bet you won't regret it!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

10 Aug 2017

Clean, spacious, perfect

The apartments are first class and Helen ensured everything was perfect on our arrival. They are large and there is everything in them that you would need at home let alone on holiday. The pool is large and regularly cleaned. We went in the school holidays and never struggled for a sun bed, it really is fairly quiet at times round the pool. Fuseta is an unspoilt part of the Algarve, so perfect for our family of 4, 2 adults and 2 children 12 and 14. Lots to do if you bother to look and find out, there is a train station 2 minutes walk away which can take you to other towns, a beach in the other direction 2 minutes walk away, where you can paddle board or kayak. Another beach a 5 minute boat ride away. You can hire bikes and there is a cycle track plus lots more. The food is wonderful in my opinion, lots of fish, but there is other food, and so very very reasonable. This isn't for those seeking a crazy nightlife, but if you are looking for the real thing, or a place where you can also explore other towns, then this is for you.

About the host

Hosted by Helen Connolly

Helen and Andrew are from Dublin, and bought their apartment in 2009. They had always dreamt of having a place by the sea and although they knew central Algarve well, they had never been further east than Faro. Neighbours introduced them to Fuseta, a Portuguese village on the eastern coast of the Algarve with spectacular views of the Ria Formosa lagoon. They fell in love with the area , so much so that they got married in nearby Tavira two years later! They have been to the area numerous times since 2009 and have written a detailed information pack on the area - activities , daytrips , best places to eat etc. This is updated after every trip and is furnished to all guests .

Why they chose this property

When we first came to Fuseta it felt like stepping back in time. The area is very unspoilt and the village is an old fashioned, traditional fishing village where everyone knows everyone. The locals speak just enough English to get by, but they welcome tourists with open arms. They work mostly in restaurants or in the fishing trade and are very family oriented. The beaches are very beautiful and the restaurants serve delicious food at a fraction of what it costs anywhere else on the Algarve. And, of course, there’s guaranteed sunshine from mid April through to mid October! All in all , a lovely, laid back holiday destination.

What makes this property unique

The amazing beaches are amongst the biggest attractions in the area. They have plenty of facilities like sun beds, restaurants and toilets, and are incredibly unspoilt, uncrowded and perfect for long walks and water sports. The area is characterised by ‘sandspit’ beaches, meaning they are separated from the mainland by a lagoon and have to be reached by a ferry boat or water taxi.

A 10 minute drive from Fuseta is Barril Beach which is accessed by a little locomotive train. The area used to be a tuna village and the buildings are still standing but have now been converted into cafés, restaurants, shops and other facilities for tourists. A more romantic alternative is to get a water taxi from Fuzeta to a nearby deserted beach.

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