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Mar i Terra, the home of your vacation!

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Unclassified image, 4 of 24, button
TV, stereo

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Mar i Terra, the home of your vacation!

Mar i Terra is a typical house of the region completely renovated in 2017. It is located in a quiet street 5 minutes from the historic center of Olhão, an old fishing town where you will find fresh fish every morning (except Monday) in the market as well as fruit and vegetables.
The house consists of two floors. Fully equipped kitchen, dining area where you can have a good time, television with French channels, wifi, two bedrooms, bathroom with shower tray and a terrace. On the ground floor it is a toilet area with wc and sink. The house is fully equipped and air conditioned.
If you want to taste the gastronomy of the Algarve you can do so in the many restaurants that are found along the main avenue.
Mar i Terra is a 10 minute walk from the boats which will take you to the sublime beaches of the islands of Armona, Culatra and Farol.

Come, you will like !!!!

Property manager

sidonie palma

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Towels (changed on request)

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Point of interest

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Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 92252/AL

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Mar i Terra Your Holiday Home House olhao
Mar i Terra Your Holiday Home olhao
i Terra Your Home House olhao
I Terra, The Of Your Vacation
Mar i Terra Your Holiday Home!
Mar i Terra, the Home of Your Vacation! Olhao
Mar i Terra, the Home of Your Vacation! Private vacation home

About the area

Map
olhao, Faro District

What's nearby

  • Ria Formosa Natural Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Olhao Municipal Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Parque Natural da Ria Formosa - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Olhao Harbour - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Ilha da Culatra Beach - 6 min drive - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Faro Station - 20 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Figo de Pita - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tapas e Lendas - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Café Chaminé - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Café Snack Bar Domino - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪A Taska - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Mar i Terra, the home of your vacation! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mar i Terra, the home of your vacation!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mar i Terra, the home of your vacation!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mar i Terra, the home of your vacation! located?

Located in the heart of Olhao, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Ria Formosa Natural Park and Olhao Municipal Market. Parque Natural da Ria Formosa and Olhao Harbour are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Mar i Terra, the home of your vacation! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ann w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday
Had a great time, really comfortable house and well equipped. Good location in Olhao, hope to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Gayle K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint little house
Very cute small house updated with modern finishes. Convenient location, just 15 minute walk to waterfront.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you Sidonie. This is the best equipped apartment, especially the kitchen.
Very clean. Easy access to train, bakery, grocery and waterfront markets.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

linda's family h., chester-le-street

stay in olhao
nice house very clean and modern
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ian M., Kansas City

The Pleasures of Olhao
Mar I Terra is a great place for exploring the pleasures of Olhao, a hard working but laid back city that's spared many of the tourist pressures of more well known cities in the Algarve. Among its pleasures are the many neighborhood cafes, populated by local residents, some from Africa or Brazil, who are always happy to display the Portuguese arts of friendliness and conversation. Olhao is proud of its evolution from a fishing village dependency of Faro to an independent city, which it displays on a series of posters in a downtown plaza. Mar I Terra is comfortable, well-equipped, and in a quiet neighborhood. Parking is not a problem; it is always available on the street in front of Mar I Terra and in the adjacent alley. The famous mercado is a ten minute walk away and provides all the fresh food one could want. Inexpensive tours of the islands are available near the mercado. We took the one to Armona Island with Manuel, the owner of one of the operations, who grew up in the islands and knows everything about the aquaculture of the area. It wasn't anything fancy -- a bench on an open boat powered by a 75 hp Evinrude -- but it was an education in the history and economy of Olhao. Olhao is a good choice if you want to avoid the touristic centers of the western Algarve, and Mar i Terra is a great place for exploration of the town.
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Peter T.

A good place to stay in Olhao - convenient for touring the Algarve
February 14 – March 13, 2019 The house is conveniently located, walking distance from the rail station, bus depot, supermarkets, restaurants and the waterfront. It seems to be a recent rebuild using high end materials and is completely equipped with the latest appliances. The owner kindly left the appliance instruction manuals (mostly in French) which we found necessary. Parking in the vicinity is at a premium and so we did not rent a car except for a three day excursion to Evora and Sagres towards the end of our stay. We stayed for a month and found, that for us, it was just too long to spend in a house spread over three floors. The kitchen and living/dining room are on the main floor but the lovely terrace is on the third so if you wanted to have a meal or even drinks on the terrace you had to maneuver trays up and down circular stairs. The living/dining room is small. As the house faces north, the sitting area is gloomy and the only lighting are wall sconces with harsh white L.E.D. lighting.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Suresh J.

excellent property
The house was very conveniently located off a main street in Olhao about 10min walk from the harbor. The house itself is brand new and all the fixtures and equipment is also new. We had a very restful vacation and went on day trips to Tavira, Faro, Rio de Formosa, Huelva etc. The owner was very prompt to answer our concerns on how to use some of the very modern equipment that we are not accustomed to use. Overall, one of the best VRBO properties we have rented.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark R., Quincy

New, clean, efficient.. and close walk to downtown Olhão.
We had a wonderful week at Mar i Terra. Clean, efficient, comfortable, and within walking distance of downtown markets, restaurants, and boat tours. A great place to call home for a week+ to explore the Algarve region. Even a day trip to Selville is easily doable! Kitchen is well equipped to even make your own meal with fresh fish and produce from the markets. Nearby pastry shop for bread and delectable treats. Must get pasteis de nata... delicious!
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Caroline sarah C.

Immaculate house in a perfect location.
Clean fresh amazing house in a perfect location. Everything you could want when away from home.10 minute walk for boats out to the beautiful islands 5 minute walk to shops cafes and station. Great bakery near by for perfect bread and pastries. Fabulous holiday will definitely return.

10/10 Excellent

Antonio P.

Liked: Cleanliness
La maison de vos vacances pour 4 personnes à Olhão !
Maison de ville très propre et avec tout le nécessaire. Située dans un secteur populaire et calme avec cafétéria et petits bistrots. Facilité pour garer la voiture à proximité. Proche des grands magasins et centres commerciaux. Dix minutes à pieds de la marina, de la zone piétonne avec boutiques et restaurants, du marché aux poissons et du marché classique.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Florence S.

Liked: Cleanliness
La location rêvée
Pendant de nombreuses semaines on a préparé notre voyage en Algarve et cela fût déjà un grand plaisir. Trouver la maison de Sidonie a permis de rendre ce séjour fabuleux. Les photos donnent déjà envie, en vrai c'est encore mieux. Très propre, cela sent très bon;il ne manque rien. C est très bien rénové et très bien décoré. La terrasse est géniale et la musique qui sort des murs est extra... Vous comprendrez en louant la maison de Sidonie ! Et en plus on peut se garer facilement. Les échanges ont été parfaits, Sidonie est très gentille et très attachée à ce que le séjour se passe au mieux. Olhao et l Algarve sont une très belle découverte. Nous avons beaucoup, beaucoup aimé !! Vous pouvez louer les yeux fermés.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bien jolie maison
Jolie maison, très bien équipée et très bien entretenue.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

francoise p.

Liked: Cleanliness
trés bien
très bon contact
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

chantal j.

Liked: Cleanliness
très belle location
bel appartement ,bien aménagé,très propre avec des équipements de bonne qualité.le linge de maison ainsi que les draps et serviettes sont fournis c'est très appréciable. la propriétaire est de bon conseil,réactive à nos demandes et qui parle très bien français.merci à elle. je conseille vivement cette location qui vaut une location de haut standing.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sandrine R., PARIS

Liked: Cleanliness
Magnifique
Nous avons passé un séjour dans cette maison magnifique. La maison est dotée de prestations de très hautes qualités. Rien ne manque même la télévision française. L’emplacement est près du port et de son marché, ainsi que du centre commercial d’auchan. Tout est possible à pied. Nous avons toujours trouvé un emplacement pour garer la voiture. Le calme est là même en plein centre d’olhão. Nous recommandons ce logement à 200%!!!!! Sandrine et Olivier
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

estelle g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maison terre et mer Olhão
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour, la location était à la hauteur de nos attentes et très bien située .

8/10 Good

virgilio a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dieses Haus ist ein Schmuckkästchen
Das Haus ist liebevoll und mit allen Annehmlichkeiten die ein schönes Wohnen ermöglichen ausgestattet. Wir haben uns direkt nach dem Betreten wie zu Hause gefühlt. Selbst für die erste Verpflegung war liebevoll vorgesorgt. Die kleine Dachterrasse läd zum gemütlichen Aufenthalt und Sonne tanken ein. Alles in allem können wir dieses Haus jederzeit weiterempfehlen
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cathy W.

Nous y retournerons avec plaisir
Très belle maison conforme à nos attentes, rien ne manque pour passer un bon séjour même le soleil était au rendez-vous,nous étions à 10 minutes à pied du marché et du centre historique . Nous reviendrons certainement en fin d année Merci à Sidonie pour ces petites attentions à l arrivée et la propreté du logement
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

marc p.

Prestation Conforma et Parfaite
Après avoir quitté Paris sous une pluie battante, nous arrivons à Faro sous un grand soleil avec un 18 ° d'accueil. 30 mns plus tard nous entrons dans la charmante demeure de Sidonie, tout est nickel, elle nous a même prévu une collation d'accueil (vin blanc d'Algarve et délicieux biscuits secs). La maison est vraiment bien équipée, nous n'avons manqué de rien, il y a même un petit barbecue électrique installé dans la courette, sur lequel nous avons cuisiné poissons et Gambas (très frais et bon marché au Portugal). La région est très jolie, bref un super séjour ! Grands remerciements à Sidonie Martine et Marc
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Fabienne K.

Maison fonctionelle et bien equipée
Maison fonctionelle et bien equipée
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

beatrice b., Petit Quevilly

Maison très agréable et d une propreté exemplaire
Un grand merci à Sidonie et son mari, qui nous ont concocté un logement parfait pour profiter de nos vacances. Ils sont accueillants,prévenants, ils nous ont donné des conseils de visites, restaurants... nous n avons pas été déçus . Le regret ne pas avoir tout fait mais il faut prendre le temps d apprécier et en laisser pour une prochaine fois. Il y a une petite terrasse particulièrement agréable mais il faut monter les étages avec son repas pour en profiter (il fallait bien trouver quelque chose à dire , il faudrait inventer une astuce pour monter les plats! ) . Olhao est une jolie ville et tout est accessible à pieds. Bref une adresse à retenir pour une prochaine visite dans cette belle région.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sandrine T.

Très bon séjour dans une maison agréable, aménagée avec goût
Bien située par rapport au centre historique de la ville , nous avons pu tout faire à pied. Endroit calme. Propriétaire sympathique, facilement joignable en cas de besoin. Nous conserverons cette adresse pour un prochain séjour dans cette jolie région. Merci Sidonie.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Herve B.

magnifique location nous la conseillons vivement
magnifiques vacances au portugal. notre maison a olhao était superbe . il n'y manquait absolument rien . très belle décoration . nous pouvions joindre les propriétaires à tous moments . si on n' y retourne on reprendra la meme location . olhao est très agréable à tous moments de la journée . merçi encore aux propriétaires .
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

géraldine m.

jolie petite maison très bien équipée
Olhao est une ville très attachante. La maison est bien située, un peu en dehors du centre historique mais dans un quartier justement moins touristique, à 7 minutes à pied par des petites ruelles très belles. Très bien équipée, très fonctionnelle, au calme. Sidonie a tout fait pour que notre séjour se passe au mieux. Nous recommandons cette location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017