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

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A swimming pool with a clear view of the ocean in the background.
A multi-story hotel with balconies overlooking a landscaped pool area and a beach.
A coastal marina with boats docked, a stone building with a covered walkway, and a clear view of the distant mountains.
A row of wooden cabins with pitched roofs, arranged in a linear fashion along a paved path.
A living room with a red sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Room to spread out

    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.

  • Beach equipment

    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Near Ria Formosa Natural Park
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Swimming pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Fuseta, Olhao
  • Place, Ria Formosa Natural Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Praia Fuseta
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Albufeira Old Town Square
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Crib

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

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

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.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

No parties/events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Please leave the key ( and the car fob) on the table in the living room

Please wash beach towels before you leave

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

No smoking indoors No Pets Maximum number of guests 5

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 1539/AL
Property # 8142251
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
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 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, or check out an event or a game at Estádio de São Luís. 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

  • Ria Formosa Natural Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Olhao Harbour - 13 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Praia Fuseta - 22 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Falesia Beach - 47 min drive - 50.5 km
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 56 min drive - 72.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Marieta’s café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪conquistador - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bar O Farol - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪à do rui - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Capri - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Large 2 Bedroom, Frontline Apartment with Magnificent Views Of The Ria Formosa have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Large 2 Bedroom, Frontline Apartment with Magnificent Views Of The Ria Formosa?

As of 18 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Large 2 Bedroom, Frontline Apartment with Magnificent Views Of The Ria Formosa on 1 Dec 2026 start from £609, 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.

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Large 2 Bedroom, Frontline Apartment with Magnificent Views Of The Ria Formosa?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 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 Golfo de Cádiz. Colina Verde Golf Course is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay

Brilliant check-in details. Comfortable apartment, great location.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2024
Hi Sally Glad you enjoyed the holiday. Hopefully we'll see you back in Fueseta soon !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A nice stay

it was a fine week we passed in a practical spacios apartment- there was everything we needed.we will be happy to stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good value and excellent location

The apartment is in a lovely spot with fantastic views. It is good value for the area. It would benefit from a new mattress in the master bedroom and replacement tv as there is an issue with the screen (very purple).
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun 2024
Hi , glad you enjoyed the apartment and the area. Thanks for alerting us to the problem with the TV. We have replaced it.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Amazing

Amazing!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic

We had a fantastic time in Fuzeta. The apartment had everything you would need for a perfect holiday. There were lots of lovely restaurants within walking distance and the beaches were beautiful. We really enjoyed going to the tapas restaurant on the square. We are planning to return next year because we had such a lovely holiday. Helen was extremely helpful. We would definitely recommend both the apartment and the area.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Hi Sarah Thanks for taking the time to submit a review, and I'm glad you enjoyed all Fuzeta has to offer. I look forward to welcoming you and the family back next year regards Helen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Fuseta

We loved the laid back charm of Fuseta- it felt safe and friendly. The views from the roof terrace of the Ria Formosa was spectacular, the swimming at the town beach and out on Île de Fuseta was brilliant and it was so lovely not to need a car- the train station is just a minutes walk away, new spectacular bird life of the salt flats a five minute walk and we also hired bikes to explore the area a bit more. Helen was a very communist- thanks so much
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and very spacious apartment with amazing views from the balcony and the roof top varanda. Fantastic communication with Helen the owner. Extremely helpful. The check-in and check-out was great. The location where the apartment is situated is nice, very close to the lagoon beach is about 5 minutes walk and so is the ferry to go to the Fuzeta beach. The mini supermarket a couple of minutes walk, has fresh, warm bread every morning. Prices are comparable to the big supermarkets. We definitely recommend this apartment and the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2025
Thanks Elizabeth, glad you enjoyed all that beautiful Fuseta has to offer. Hopefully we can host you and the family again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

9 day stay

Lovely condo and property. Good communication that considered our travelling connections, thank you! We had a mishap when we were leaving by locking a backpack in the condo. The owner worked hard to help us out. Thanks again 😊
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Brilliant stay

Great location, spacious apartment with fabulous views over the Ria Formosa. Well equipped with all the kitchen utensils you need. It’s 2 mins from Fusete A train station so easy to get to from Faro and for day trips to Tavira, Olhao and Spanish border. We were there for 5 days and didn’t need a car. Lots of lovely restaurants in the village and the seafood is amazing. The beach is a 5 to 10 minute walk away, suitable for all ages, it has sun beds and a great beach bar. The sea is quite shallow and calm as it’s sheltered by an island in front, so would be ideal for young families. If you want the crashing waves of the Atlantic hop on the little ferry from the port that runs across to the islands every 30 minutes or so (depending on the season). We went early May before the bar and facility’s were open so best to take a picnic. This is our second holiday in Fusete and stay in the apartment and we hope to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ein toll ausgestattetes Appartement, super Anlage und Lage! Sehr empfehlenswert!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2025
Hi Brigitte. Thanks for choosing our apartment and I'm glad you enjoyed your holiday. You are welcome back any time Helen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Entspannte Urlaubswoche in schönem Appartement

Wir hatten eine entspannte und schöne Urlaubswoche in dem schönen Appartement. Alles war sehr sauber, ich habe zu ersten Mal in einer Ferienwohnung nicht Geschirr und Besteck nachgespült. Zusätzlicher Luxus: Jedes Schlafzimmer hatte ein eigenes Bad. Wir hatten ein paar Tage ziemlichen Regen, trotzdem sind wir uns im Appartement nicht auf die Füße getreten. Die Dachterasse ist toll, über eine Wendeltreppe erreichbar, mit einem unglaublichen Ausblick. Liegen, Tische, Stühle und ein Sonnenschirm stehen zur Verfügung. Helen war eine sehr freundliche und kommunikative Gastgeberin, vielen Dank an dieser Stelle für alles.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dias fantásticos

Apartamento com o essencial para uns bons dias de férias, uma vista fantástica do terraço. Tudo perto não foi necessário carro. Esperamos voltar novamente.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2024
Thanks Ana. I’m glad you enjoyed your trip. You are welcome back any time,
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Avaliação

Já conhecíamos o empreendimento, sendo esta a 3 casa no mesmo. Dentro das expectativas. Houve uma mudança de toalhas a meio da estadia, o que foi agradável, mas ao mesmo tempo ficamos surpreendidos por entrarem na nossa casa sem aviso prévio. De resto tudo foi como o esperado. há no entanto algumas coisas que deverão ser alvo de manutenção num futuro próximo, para não se degradarem. Obrigado por tudo
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

5 estrelas

Localização e apartamento espetacular
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

A lovely apartment

The apartment is clean. The bed was comfortable. The sheets were soft. There was a small view from the porch and a large view from the roof top terrace. Conveniently located. Near shops, restaurants and the beach. Since it was during Covid, we had to let ourselves in. The owner graciously helped us from Ireland.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Heerlijk appartement maar o zo slechte bedden

Het appartement is heerlijk, zowel locatie als inhoud. Echter de bedden zijn afschuwelijk: springveren matrassen zonder balans; als een persoon zich omdraait, deint de ander mee (net als op een ongebalanseerd waterbed). Ik heb op de bank moeten slapen want met twee personen op een twee-persoonsbed levert slapeloze nachten voor beide personen.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent séjour dans une ville pittoresque et authentique qu’on apprécie

Parfait mis à part quelques détails : flexible de douche défectueux, dysfonctionnement de la télécommande de TV (aucune chaîne internationale malgré notre réclamation).
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sol y playa hasta hartar. Entorno maravilloso y mar con buena temperatura.

El apartamento, muy bien situado, con mucha luz.Todo muy bien hasta la hora de dormir pues los colchones no son nada cómodos, demasiado blandos y "bailones".
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Impossible to sleep

The apartment was really nice and clean but the tv was very small. The pool was great. Unfortunately we couldn't sleep since the beds were to soft. Also there was a lot of noise at night. The outside fan for the central air conditioning was on the balcony outside the master bedroom and was clearly audible in the master bedroom. Then there was a cupboard outside of the apartment, just outside the other bedroom, with water meters for each apartment on the floor, that started ticking very loudly every night between around 2 am until 4 am and made an awful noise. Also there were a lot of dogs barking in the area at night. Sadly we had to leave two nights earlier from the apartment since we couldn't sleeep. We had really not expected this since the apartment had good reviews and looked really nice.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Hi Karen, thanks for your very kind comments. I'm glad you enjoyed your short stay. Hopefully you'll return for a longer stay the next time. Helen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Even better than described

We had a perfect stay in this apartment as a family with a three year old and a baby. Though it's also perfect for 4 adults. The apartment has everything you need in terms of tools and utensils, some things are somewhat outdated, but overall it worked well for us. The apartment is spacious, and really has it all: balcony, huge roof terrace with 360 view, swimming pool, indoor garage, and you'll easily walk into town or to the beach. Fuseta is a really nice town, many places to eat or have a coffee (with pastel de nata). Also the lunch and dinner times were not that late as compared to Spain for example, where kitchens don't open until 2 pm / 8 pm, which is critical when traveling with young kids. We also cooked in the apartment, that worked out fine too, there's a dish washer too, so all fine.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Hi Nicholaas Thank you for posting such a nice review. I'm glad you and your children enjoyed your short stay. I hope you are able to stay longer the next time ! Helen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tolle Ferienwohnung in Toplage mit Blick auf die Naturlagune

Die Ferienwohnung bietet mit ca. 120 m**2 viel Platz für 4 Erwachsene. Es sind alle Einrichtungen vorhanden, die man für einen Urlaub benötigt. Die Lage ist ruhig, mit einem Blich aufs Meer. Die riesige Dachterrasse konnten wir leider noch nicht nutzen, da das Wetter im April nicht warm genug war. Einkaufsmöglichkeiten und Restaurants sind in der Nähe. Mit der Bahn kann man die Umgebung auch ohne Auto stressfrei und kostengünstig erkunden. Fuseta ist noch unberührt vom Massentourismus. Wir haben uns dort sehr wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Dear Hermann Thank you for the lovely review. I am glad you enjoyed your stay, sorry that the weather wasn't better. I know it will be much sunnier for your trip later in the Summer. Helen
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Hi Dave Thanks for taking the time to write such a comprehensive review. I'm so glad you and Sue enjoyed your stay In Fuzeta and that it served as a relaxing end to a hectic family get together. You packed in a lot during your short stay and really embraced all that the area has to offer. Thank you for taking such good care of our home . You are welcome back any time. Helen

About the host

Hosted by Helen Connolly

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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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