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Beautiful Condo Apartment With stunning Panoramic Sea And Lagoon Views
| Sleeps | 5 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Space | 1,614 sq. ft. |
| Property type | condo |
| Minimum Stay | 5 nights |
Overview
A spacious ground floor apartment in small condominium located in an elevated position overlooking the Obidos Lagoon and the Atlantic beyond.
A peaceful and very safe area and use of communal swimming pool with children´s pool, playground, tennis court and colourful gardens surrounding. Easy off road parking. Excellent sun exposure
A total area of approx 150m2 comprising 90m2 living area and 60m2 terrace.
A large open plan living room and dining area with seating for 6 people.
Doors leading to outside terrace where you can enjoy the unspoiled panoramic open views.
A fully equipped kitchen with fridge/freezer, gas hob and electric oven. Coffee machine, toaster washing machine, dishwasher etc.
Bedroom 1 with a suite shower room and doors leading out to terrace and views across the lagoon. Wardrobe.
Bedroom 2 with twin beds. Wardrobe. Baby cot and changing unit can be provided. View to the garden.
Family bathroom with bathtub and shower over. WC, bidet, vanity wash basin.
Extra amenities include:
Pellet wood fire heating
Wifi, Satellite tv, dvds
Body boards, beach towels, sun parasol, beach toys, books in several languages
Barbecue
About Maria Rivlina
We are a family of four ( Claus-German, Masha- Russian and our already quite portuguese children- Catherina and Yann). We live and work locally, so we will be happy to meet and greet our guests personally and offer any help and practical advice or whatever is needed to help you enjoy your holiday. We speak fluently: English, German, Spanish, Portuguese and Russian.
Maria Rivlina purchased this condo in 1994
Why Maria Rivlina chose Caldas Da Rainha
Tired from long nordic winter, fed up with city stress, we decided to escape to Portugal in order to find a secure and calm place to live and work. Somewhere close to the sea but far away from the mass tourism of the south of Portugal.
This apartment fascinated us with its unique location. Closeness to everything, good infrastructure and safe lagoon bathing made our living on the seaside very comfortable and pleasant.
No doubt, the unique charm of Moinhos da Costa is in its breathtaking panoramic views. The Obidos Lagoon is always changing offering different pictures during the day.The 60 m2 terrace is fabulous! Moinhos da costa and its veranda made us a kind of outdoor people. We definitely spent more time outside than inside. Another point that convinced us was the high quality of the construction: the condo was built by a Canadian and that reflected not in the material as in the planning, Moinhos da Costa has very spacious and light rooms and high ceilings. Condo facilities such as a lovely swimming pool and tennis court also attracted our attention . Soon we understood that we were going to enjoy them all on our own as the other portuguese owners lived in Lisbon and only came on holidays.
As a mother of two children, I was always concerned about the safety of the place. Moinhos da Costa is indeed very calm and secure.
We spent marvelous years in this apartment ( we moved out because we wanted to cultivate some land in the future). So, we hope you also enjoy your stay!
What makes this condo unique
This apartment is one of the fewest properties on Silver cost that is licensed under the regime Alojamento Local (Local Lodging). The establishment is proved to meet all general as well hygiene and safety requirements. For more infos:
http://dj-law.com/14.html
Other benefits:
- spectacular panoramic views
- beautiful terrace with plants 60m2
- elegant and cozy interior
- awning
- huge flat screen
Amenities
Foz do Arelho Condo Accommodation and Amenities
- condo (terraced)
- Guests provide their own meals
- Housekeeper Optional
- 1614 sq. ft.
- Max. occupancy: 5
- children welcome ...
- pets not allowed
- Beach
- Family
- Sports & Activities
- Hair Dryer
- Heating ...
- Internet ...
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Parking ...
- Telephone
- Towels Provided ...
- Washing Machine
- Coffee Maker ...
- Dishes & Utensils ...
- Dishwasher ...
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven ...
- Pantry Items ...
- Refrigerator ...
- Stove ...
- Toaster
- Child's Highchair
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- seating for 8 people
- 2 Bathrooms
-
Bathroom 1 -
toilet
,
shower
Bathroom 2 - toilet , combination tub/shower , bidet
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5
-
Bedroom 1 -
1 double
,
1 baby crib
Bedroom 2 - 2 twin/ single
- Books ...
- Satellite / Cable ...
- Television
- Toys ...
- Video Library ...
- Bicycles ...
- Deck / Patio ...
- Lawn / Garden ...
- Outdoor Grill ...
- Tennis ...
- Water Sports Gear ...
- 2 bicycles
- Communal Pool ...
- bay/sound
- cinemas
- live theater
- marina
- museums
- playground
- recreation center
- restaurants
- water parks
- winery tours
- bird watching
- eco tourism
- paddle boating
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- walking
- ATM/bank
- Babysitter
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- massage therapist
- medical services
- cycling
- fishing
- golf
- hiking
- mountain biking
- sailing
- surfing
- swimming
- tennis
- wind-surfing
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.8/5 -
(15 traveler reviews)
Buena elección
Somos un matrimonio con dos niños ,que hemos estado 10 dias. Las vistas de la casa son inmejorable, es un sitio muy tranquilo y la casa muy cómoda. La dueña Maria es encantadora al saber español , nos facilitó muchísimo las cosas . Es muy recomendable .Volveremos Maria
Excellent
Well equipped, spacious and tastefully furnished apartment with incredible views of the lagoon/ocean. The pool is immaculate and of an excellent size and the tennis court is an added bonus. Realistically, if you have children, a car is required to get to and from the beach (or the town) but there is so much (free) parking that this was never a problem for us. The Atlantic facing beach is awesome, with huge waves crashing into the shore and surfers to watch. The lagoon beach is perfect for swimming and great for kids. Foz do Arelho town has a handful of decent restaurants and bars, as well as a few useful shops. Caldas da Rhaina is only a 10 minute drive away and has several huge supermarkets, and a really pleasant park in the center with a nice children's playground and a great cafe/restaurant. The weather is generally perfect for families (in July at least) - we enjoyed mostly bright sunshine with temperatures of 25-30, with a few windy/misty mornings/afternoons, which were actually welcome. We would definitely recommend this apartment (and Maria as a host), and will hopefully return to Foz again soon!
Beautiful Location
We arrived at the property on the Sunday for a six night stay. It is a lovely property with everything you could possibly need but be warned there is a steep flight of stairs from the road down to the property and there is no hand rails, it comprises of a total of 24 steps. Furnishings have been updated inside and have been done very tastefully. Views of the lagoon from the property are amazing. Swimming pool is great and there is also a pool for small children, main pool is over 5 feet at the shallowest point. We had very misty damp weather at times unfortunately and it actually seems to penetrate the property as we found our clothes always felt damp. Maria was extremely helpful and looked after us well and even lent us an iron from her own house .We were also greeted with a beautiful basket with bread, cheese, fruit, cakes and wine. We have always wanted to see this part of Portugal and although it is not an area we would go back to we are glad we chose this property
Vacances au calme et au frais
Nous avons passé un agréable séjour au calme. L'accueil a été très convivial, Maria est très gentille. L'appartement est très bien équipé, (grande terrasse, accès à internet et hamacs c'est plutôt cool!) puis l'endroit est tranquille. Ce qui manque dans l'appartement, ce sont des informations sur les endroits à visiter, les restaurants à fréquenter et les animations à voir dans la région. Quelques recommandations auraient été les bienvenues. Merci à Maria et bonne continuation.
Perfect
Also forgot to mention, the apartment was equipped with plenty of fresh towels so we didn't need to pack any. There was also a hair dryer, coffee machine, microwave, dish washer and washing machine.
Good for families, nice view
The property is well located and overlooks the lagoon and the sea at the distance. We particularly liked that it is family oriented and had a lot of toys for our kids to play with. Maria, the owner, was very accommodating as our flight arrived quite late. She has also been very responsive during the week. There are other properties in Foz that are newer and more modern but they usually lack Internet, the location is not that good and the owner is in another country. We felt that this property was a good balance and we were not disappointed. The property also includes satellite TV however most if not all channels are in German. It was not an issue for us as we didn't go to watch TV and we get the we news over the Internet. But a bonus if you speak German. Overall great experience.
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Dear Holidaymakers!
We have been living in Portugal for almost 20 years now, constantly enjoying exploring the coastline, However, we are still amazed by the unique charms of the Obidos Lagoon; with its unspoiled beach, it is one of the best places to appreciate nature with its crashing waves and clean sandy beaches. This area is known for its fantastic water sporting facilities including windsurfing, surfing, kitesurfing, catamaran sailing etc..If you are keen on these types of sports, take a chance and visit Escola de Vela (ref) Sailing School. It is definitely the sport both for professionals and of course beginners. However, in our opinion one of the biggest advantages of the area is the warm and safe family bathing in the lagoon. We have two small children and we know how to appreciate this whilst living alongside the Atlantic.
The Obidos Lagoon is also known for being a eco tourist location; bird watching enjoying the fresh air, beautiful scenery and strolling around simply enjoying the local attractions.
One more word concerning the climate...its mildness was one of the reasons why we settled here. It is neither too hot and tiring which can be found in the Alentejo and the Algarve during the summer nor so cold and unpleasant in the north over the winter.
What we personally like about this location is the closeness to everything. For instance you can reach Caldas da Rainha, a small thermal town with a good infrastructure in just 10 mins by car.You´ll find there: hypermarket and over 10 supermarkets, shopping centres, groceries, veg and fish markets, boutiques, spas and beauty shops, etc.. Smaller children would enjoy playing in D. Carlos Park ( beautiful romantic garden with a lake and huge playground). The elder and more adventurous teens could have fun in Caldas Skate Park.
Lisbon is 60 mins drive and there are many other places to visit. Fatima, the biggest Catholic shrine, Batalha a Gothic masterpiece and Obidos of course the spectacular Medieval Town and World Heritage Site.
You also find a wide range of aqua parks in Peniche and Nazare.
If you are already keen golf player or looking for a good golf coarse, don´t miss the opportunity and visit Praia del Rey.
We hope you enjoy your stay in our apartment on the Obidos Lagoon!
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| Fees | No additional mandatory fees |
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