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Beach House in a fantastic location With Stunning Views.

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A rooftop terrace with lounge chairs and a table, overlooking a beach.
A beige sectional sofa in a living room with a white shag rug, framed artwork, and decorative seahorse wall hangings.
A modern kitchen with a long island, bar stools, a gas stove, and a built-in oven.
A small garden area with various plants and a water feature.
A white building with a black gate and a small entrance.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Ria Formosa Natural Park
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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algarve, Faro District
  • Place, Ria Formosa Natural Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Praia da Armona-Ria
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ilha da Armona Beach
    ‪25 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Shower outside cold water only

Towels provided · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beach House in a fantastic location With Stunning Views.

The property has been completely modernised to provide a spacious comfortable living space.

Walk out of the patio or back door and a few steps will take you on to the safe sandy beaches of the Nature Reserve.

There is a large south west facing private roof terrace with far reaching views over the Ria Formosa Nature Reserve.
Olhao,Faro, Cultura island and San Miguel mountain can all be seen in the distance.
The large private roof terrace is perfect for sunbathing, dining out and watching the wonderful Algarve sunset, also fantastic for star gazing. The roof terrace is equipped with table and chairs and 6 sun loungers.

There is a south facing patio area outside the back door with a chimney style bbq, dining table with bench seating, this area has partial shading and lighting, there is a gate to the beach with a cold water shower for rinsing of the sand.

There is a further shaded seating area in the covered front garden room which is accessed through french doors.
This leads to the stairs to the roof terrace.
All of the outside area's have lighting for sitting out in the lovely warm evenings.
There are 3 bedrooms and a wc located of off the main hallway.
A connecting privacy door takes you in to the large main living area.

Comfortable seating in the lounge has views through the triple opening patio doors over the beach and Ria Formosa.There is seating on the patio overlooking the sea.


A large modern bathroom with wc,bidet and walk in rain shower is accessed from this room.

A fully equipped modern kitchen and dining area were installed in 2024, The side door leads out to the south facing patio and bbq area.

The property has free wifi and multi channel tv .

We are 5 minutes from the ferry, shops and restaurants.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING.
When you rent our property you agree to the following terms and conditions.

OCCUPANCY
The house is for a maximum of 6 persons including children. We can supply a free travel cot for babies. We cannot allow extra persons to stay and they will be asked to leave or we reserve the right to terminate your holiday without refund.

LINEN AND TOWELS
The property is self catering, we supply fresh bed linen and towels but not beach towels.

SMOKING.
We have a very strict no smoking policy in the property. Please respect this as we do not want to have to charge you for a deep clean to remove the odour, smoking is permitted in the outside area's.

CLEANING.
The house is thoroughly cleaned and sanitised prior to your arrival, we do expect you to leave it clean to avoid any additional cleaning charges.

CCTV.
The property is detached and has 4 entry points which are covered by cameras for extra security.
There are no cameras in any living spaces


Thank you for taking the time to read this.


Armona Island is a wonderful place and very unique. We look forward to giving you the perfect holiday in the perfect location.



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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Travel cot available for babies
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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
Smoking in outside areas only please.
Cleaning. We reserve the right to make a 100 euro charge for deep cleaning if the house is left in a poor condition.
Late arrivals There is a outside keypad safe for late arrivals to let themselves in.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 323243/AL
Property # 8019078
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
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 holiday home is on the beach. Olhao Harbour and Faro Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Faro Island Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Algarve Living Science Center and Tavira Living Science Center. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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Map
algarve, Faro District

What's nearby

  • Ria Formosa Natural Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Praia da Armona-Ria - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Olhao Harbour - 51 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Olhao Municipal Market - 51 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Moncarapacho Museum and Chapel - 60 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

  • Tavira Station - 25 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sushi Moment's
  • ‪Restaurante Marim - ‬15 min drive
  • Mo Cafe
  • Delícia de Olhão
  • ‪Café Bela Ria - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach House in a fantastic location With Stunning Views. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beach House in a fantastic location With Stunning Views. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beach House in a fantastic location With Stunning Views. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach House in a fantastic location With Stunning Views. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach House in a fantastic location With Stunning Views. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Olhao holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Ria Formosa Natural Park and Praia da Armona-Ria. Ilha da Armona Beach and Golfo de Cádiz are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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. 56 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 80 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katharine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, helpful hosts and chill vibes.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely stunning location right on the beach with a gorgeous view. Modern clean and beautifully decorated. We had the best week celebrating my daughter's first birthday and festilia visiting family on the island. My daughter loved exploring the house and beach, taking us to the beach from the living room every opportunity she had and even took her her first steps.We will definitely be returning, and staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct, 2025
Thank you for your review, we are always pleased when guests want to return. We look forward to seeing you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

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

Idyllic beach house

Lovely and clean, well equipped, gave our family ranging from 9 years old to mid 70s a well deserved break.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul, 2023
Thank you for your review, it is much appreciated. We hope to see you again soon.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

barbara c.

Idyllic Beach House on Armona

Trisha's beach house on Armona is really lovely and in a perfect location on the island, just steps from the beach and very close to the ferry, The house itself is very comfy and nicely decorated throughout. We really enjoyed our stay there and have already booked to go back next year!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your review. We always try that little bit harder to make sure our guests have a wonderful time at our house on the beautiful Island of Armona.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin H.

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

Family holiday

We had a fantastic trip to Armona. The house was clean and basic but perfectly situated for the kids to run out onto the beach. We would happily stay again.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2022
We look forward to your next stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny G.

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

Beautiful Armona - again!

A beautiful setting for this lovely house. Very convenient for the limited number of shops, restaurants and the beach, with a roof terrace for dawdling over breakfast and watching the sunset
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct, 2022
Thank you for your review and comments, we look forward to seeing you again next year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edgar S.

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

Excellent house

I would like to book for next summer. we love the house with the proximity to the beach and the wharf
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2022
Thank you for your review and we look forward to next visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart C.

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

Perfect relaxing break

Second visit to Armona and this house and the island is beautiful and relaxing. The house is clean tidy and perfectly situated on the beach. The host and the contacts on the island are fantastic and couldn’t ask for more.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

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

Beach house

Fab location , very clean , good communication with the owner via email Easy , laid back and definitely want to revisit this island ! Thank you for a wonderful place to stay -so close to the beach ; the on shore breeze right through the patio doors was a godsend !
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2022
Thank you for your lovely review and we look forward to seeing you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lynda m.

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

great property

the house is perfectly situated for ferry shops and beach,it is clean and well equipped have booked again for next year bit disappointed it is going to be changed from 6 capacity to 4 but its a great house would recommend
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct, 2021
Thank you for your review, The house will be available for 6 capacity for 2022 season.
Verified

8/10 Good

Francisca M.

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

Nice stay at Ilha da Armona

The house is nice and spacious, 100m from the river beach and 15mins walk from the sea beach. Although we had a few issues with the utilities, they were always reaolved quickly by the host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2022
Thank you for your review, we are sorry you had some issues but we quickly resolved them and we look forward to seeing you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

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

Always a pleasure

I have stayed on Armona a few times over last 7-8 years and this is my favourite house. Location from ferry great, as not too far to walk with suitacses/ bags etc but very private. Roof terrace a lovely bonus.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2022
Thank you for your review, we always look forward to you visit.
Verified

8/10 Good

sara t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an amazing choice! Couldn't be better located for a quiet week with a 4year old. Amazing venue. Only thing is the bed (couple bed) was not good at all... And it would be good to have small lamps by the beds in the other rooms. Other than that it was amazing! Very good kitchen and terrace and most of all, getting out of the house directly to the beach. thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2025
Thank you for your review, All comments are most welcome as they help us to make any improvements that make the house as comfortable as possible for our guests. We look forward to seeing you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

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

My second happy stay 😊

With 3 disabled oldies, we needed a property close to the beach, shops and restaurants. The house has it all as well as 2 bathrooms and 2 very user friendly showers. It’s a short walk to the sea which is perfect for all. As avid bird watchers, we were thrilled to see loads from the house and the upstairs balcony.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct, 2022
Hi Debbie We are really pleased you all enjoyed your holiday. We look forward to seeing you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beach house paradise

House is perfectly located on Armona island. On beach front. Ideal position to watch sunsets. House is well equipped. Roof terrace and BBQ. Owners communicate well. Good value for money.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct, 2022
Thank you for your excellent review. We look forward to seeing you again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Virginia A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Week

The location is great - a few steps from Armona-Ria beach, in a quiet place and not far from cafes and mini markets. Fantastic view from the terrace. The house is spacious, well decorated and the bathrooms are very good. It has everything needed for cooking. The cleanliness of the exterior and terrace needs to be improved and one of the mattresses in the first double bedroom needs to be changed as the springs can be felt.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay on Armona. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay. We are replacing all of the mattresses this year and the exterior is having a repaint. We hope to see you again next year.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

A few niggles

This was our tenth visit to Armona and we love the island. We were disappointed with the welcome we received from the person appointed to show us to the house. Our polite enquiries regarding the gas stove and the working of the television were met with incredulity that we could not instantly master their workings. The house needed some work eg the kitchen tap was unstable, only three out of the four gas rings were usable and the roof terrace lights did not work so we could not use it at night.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept, 2023
Thank you for your review, We are sorry the house had a "few niggles". Thank you for letting us know and we trust they didn't spoil your holiday. We were not aware of these and immediately put them right when we received your review. Best regards Trisha
Archival

4/10 Poor

Cormac M.

Disappointing stay at an overpriced house

On arrival at 11pm the beds were unmade and deficient of linen, the hospitality was poor, 1 dirty cloth, 1 dirty tea towel and 1 small towel per person. The sink was leaking and there was a gas leak under the hob. The house was not clean and the shower had sand left in it from the previous tenant. With the four of us that were staying here we had only 1 fork, 1 spoon, 1 plate and one, 1 blunt knife, each. Needless to say we will not be returning to stay at this house again.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2020
It is unfortunate that this guest have given the house this sort of bad review as we did not have any communication during this guests stay other than when they used the hob they smelt gas which was immediately checked and no leak was found. We always take before and after photographs to show the condition of the house and unfortunately after this guest left we had to email them to advise that the house required a deep clean due to the dirty condition that it had been left. We certainly would not recommend this guest to other property owners.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Frank B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location, inventory needs improvement

All what is written in other reviews is true. The location of the house is really great. Close to the Ria beach. Atmosphere on the island is fantastic. The house is cosy and fully equipped. What gave us mixed feelings was that the inventory left much to be desired in many places. We offered to indicate what was wrong, but there was not much interest in this. Most dangerous thing we had was a glued-on wing of a ceiling fan that came down. Fortunately, the fan was not running. I don't want to think what would have happened if the fan had been running at full speed. The washing machine was unusable and no alternative offered. Showering with occasional hot water. Outside bench looks fantastic on the photos, but unfortunately now so dirty that you don't dare sit on it. 2 outside chairs and 1 inside chair that you can sink through at any moment and unfortunately this was not all. We tried to be as little as possible bothered by the defects and so we still had a fantastic time at Armona. Thank you very much for staying at your house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2022
Dear Frank Thank you for taking the time to review your stay, we are sorry you had some issues and they have been noted and dealt with. We look forward to seeing you again. Best regards Trisha
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a lovely house on a very peaceful and friendly island. The hosts were very helpful and check in was easy. The house is very close to the beach enabling an early dip if desired. The house is well equipped with plenty of outdoor space and furniture giving different aspects to the beautiful surrounding scenery. The shower is excellent and the kitchen well supplied for eating in should that be desired. The roof terrace is fabulous enabling day time sunbathing and spectacular sunset sundowners. The island offers beaches with facilities and a 2 euro ferry will have you over to the markets, independent shops and restaurants of Olhao. It is a 13 euro Uber from Faro airport making transfers easy and 7 euros Uber if you fancy a day in Faro. Lovely restful holiday with friends-thankyou!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Ana S.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Apesar da boa localização, o imóvel apresenta algumas falhas, nomeadamente não possuí pratos, tem poucos talheres, forno não funciona, a loiça, tachos, frigideiras guardadas encontravam-se sujas, quartos muito escuros com cheiro a mofo. Não tem ar condicionado (ventoinhas de tecto são insuficientes e fazem muito ruído).Cadeiras para praia anunciadas, encontram-se danificadas, espreguiçadeira de pano (existente na cobertura - terraço) encontra-se rasgada.Local possuí câmaras de vigilância ilegais pelas quais os proprietários observam os clientes infringindo a privacidade dos mesmos. Situação bastante desagradável que nos levou à apresentar queixa nas autoridades. Apesar da beleza natural da ilha e do conformo da localização da casa, não aconselhamos a estadia na mesma.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Apr, 2026
We are sorry that you feel that you needed to leave a negative review, I would like to make a comment, We cater for 6 persons and the house is checked and cleaned before each guest arrives, strange that all other guests compliment us on the cleanliness and fully equipped kitchen. All bedrooms have fully opening double windows plus glass bricks giving excellent light quality, mould is impossible in August , you were aware that there is not A/C when you booked. CCTV is not illegal and you were aware that the outside entrances are covered by cameras. I feel that your poor review has something to do with us having to email you with refence to your teenage son bouncing his ball continuesly against the niebours wall who then complained to us and again when you exceeded the number of permitted staying guests on your last 2 days which we had to email you again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Paulo S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Boa localização

Boa localização, a casa é satisfatoria mas falta ar condicionado
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria da Luz L.

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

Uma optima semana e estadia neste alojamento muito bem equipada,bem decorada muito aconchegante .

Optima,nada faltou e voltaremos! Uma casa muito completa, espaçosa muito convidativa a umas ferias Dou os meus parabens ao Sr.Anfitriao!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonia R.

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

Séjour parfait !

Nous avons adoré notre séjour ! La maison et l'île sont magnifiques ! Merci pour tout !
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophie B.

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

Super logement extrêmement bien placé

Nous avons passé 15 jours de rêve ! La maison est bien placé, bien équipée, avec une super terrasse donnant sur la mer. Si nous avons l’occasion, nous reviendrons avec plaisir
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Trish harmer

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We are from the UK and purchased the property in 2003, we spend as much time as possible on Armona and enjoying sharing the Armona experience with our guests.

Why they chose this property

We found the Island in 2003 and fell under the Armona spell. we were lucky to find a property for sale and in the perfect location on the Island. not to far from the ferry and on the best beach on Armona. Every day living is very easy here with all amenities within easy walking distance.

What makes this property unique

Armona is such an amazing place. We have travelled to many other places and we have never found anywhere that is so unique. Many of our guest's come back year after year with some of them now purchasing there own properties.
Words really don't do the island justice and we are sure that you will have a fantastic holiday.

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