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Mansion in the heart of the historic center

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

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!
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pas d'enfants de moins de 8 ans
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 248571/AL
Property # 1599048a
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
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Olhao

Located in Olhao, this holiday home is in the city centre and by the ocean. Faro Island Beach and Ria Formosa Natural Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Algarve Living Science Center and Centro Cultural e de Inovação de Bordeira. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Estádio de São Luís or Algarve Stadium. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving, snorkelling and windsurfing adventures can be found near the property.
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Olhão, Faro

What's nearby

  • Olhao Municipal Market - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ria Formosa Natural Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Olhao Harbour - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Parque Natural da Ria Formosa - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 47 min drive - 65.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Delícia de Olhão - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taberna D, Olhao - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chá Chá Chá - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pizza na Pedra - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante O Farol - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mansion in the heart of the historic center?

As of 6 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mansion in the heart of the historic center on 15 Jun 2026 start from £191, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 1 mi (2 km) of Olhao Municipal Market and Olhao Harbour. Ria Formosa Natural Park and Parque Natural da Ria Formosa are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This first floor house is a wonderful mix of modern and traditional in the heart of Olhao surrounded by narrow pedestrian streets full of cafes and restaurants. We loved the roof terraces, and the large living room giving plenty of space to spread out and relax. There is excellent Air Conditioning in the living room and two of the bedrooms. The bathrooms are clean and modern. The location is perfect a few minutes walk to the harbour and famous markets. Just a short walk further and you are at the ferry to Armona and Culatra. Maria was great in helping us with local knowledge and arranging a boat trip. So many excellent restaurants nearby you would need a month's stay to sample them all. Very easy to get to from Faro airport, just 14 euros Uber journey. We arrived very late and made arrangements to pick up the keys. Fabienne and Maria gave excellent communication and instructions. We stayed for 7 days and will definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home with great character in the centre of the old town.Great location to restaurants, supermarket the harbour with 2 big markets restaurants.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The flat was located in the perfect location to explore all that Olhâo has to offer. Everything you could possibly need was within easy walking distance. Fabienne, HP and Maria were available to answer any questions we had. Lovely people with a lovely flat. Would definitely go back next time we’re in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Olhão stay

Beautiful home and fantastic service from property manager
Stayed 55 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aase H.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

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

Beautiful Property in Olhao

It has been beautifully restored by the skilful owners, with generous rooms. We were met by a very helpful friend of the owners, who showed us round the property, and offered recommendations and explained how everything worked. She was available to answer questions, and she and the owners were keen to ensure all was well throughout our stay. The place is very well equipped and was spotlessly clean. There is a great deal of outside space for relaxing, including BBQ facilities. Everything one needs is close by, with superb restaurants and well-stocked supermarkets. I would highly recommended this property
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nick L.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2021
Thank you so much Nick & Siân: you are outstanding hosts! I hardly recommend
Verified

10/10 Excellent

colette francoise c.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2021
thank you so much! come back when you want: you’re always welcome!🤗🥰
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10/10 Excellent

Niles B.

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wir hatten einen richtig tollen Urlaub. An der Unterkunft gibt es nichts auszusetzen und sie hat unsere Erwartungen übertroffen. Die Wohnung ist sehr geräumig und toll eingerichtet und mit selbst gemachter Kunst bekommt sie ein sehr persönliches Ambiente. Die Lage ist toll und die schöne Terrasse haben wir gefeiert. Die Vermieter sind super nett und waren immer für uns da. Jederzeit wieder.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

jean-pascal M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location conforme en tout point à la description. Propriétaire et personne de contact très agréable et disponible.Nous recommandons.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2025
Bonsoir je viens de voir que vous étiez satisfaits de votre location qui correspondait tout à fait à la description. Nous mettons tout en œuvre pour que nos locataires soient au mieux( le logement a d’ailleurs 5 étoiles)et là,nous sommes surpris de vos 4 étoiles sur 5😳??
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Florian M.

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

Super gemütliches Häuschen

Es hat uns sehr für gefallen, in allen Belangen.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marlis W.

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

prima

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

10/10 Excellent

Sophie M.

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

Vacances

Maison magnifique et hôte accueillant et disponible. Merci !
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

ARBERET S.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2023
Merci à vous, revenez quand vous voulez Fabienne & Henri-Pierre
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jörg B.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stephane m.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karin W.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mathieu d.

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

Séjour super

Bel emplacement et super appartement pour profiter de la ville et de ses îles. A recommander
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Virginie D.

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

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

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

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