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A cobblestone street with outdoor seating and red umbrellas, a brick building with a dome, and white buildings in the background. - Mar i Terra, the home of your vacation! (olhao)
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A modern kitchen with a refrigerator, a dining table with chairs, and a staircase leading to a loft area. - Mar i Terra, the home of your vacation! (olhao)
Close to Olhao Harbour, Mar i Terra, the home of your vacation! provides amenities like laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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About this property

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 amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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 center
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • 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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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 transportation to and from this property

About the area

Located in Olhao, this vacation home is in the city center. 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. Algarve Living Science Center and Centro Cultural e de Inovação de Bordeira are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. Visit our Olhao travel guide
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olhao, Faro District

What's nearby

  • A waterfront street at sunset with buildings, a café, and parked cars.
    Olhao Municipal Market
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A sailboat on calm waters with a clear sky.
    Ria Formosa Natural Park
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A marina with numerous boats docked in calm waters.
    Olhao Harbour
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Capela de Nossa Senhora da Soledade
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Parque Natural da Ria Formosa
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Faro Station
    20 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ammar I Mar
    6 min walk
  • Taberna D, Olhao
    7 min walk
  • Figo de Pita
    4 min walk
  • Cafe Tinto
    1 min walk
  • Vai e Volta
    8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the 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!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

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

Located in Olhão Historic Center, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Capela de Nossa Senhora da Soledade and Olhao Municipal Market. Ria Formosa Natural Park and Parque Natural da Ria Formosa are also within 15 minutes.

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Mar i Terra, the home of your vacation! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

My stay in Olhao

The owner was very responsive and helpful but the property manager had difficulty with understanding English. The property itself is modern, clean and tastefully decorated. All the appliances work and the manuals are at hand. The property is about a 10 minute walk from the marina and many restaurants. I recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. Exceptionally clean and tidy. Extremely well equipped in the kitchen and the house in general. Everything has been thought of from needle and cotton, iron, umbrella, sun hat, pen ,& paper, shopping trolley etc. Communication with the host was super. Easy walk to supermarkets, bars, restaurants and the sea. We loved our time there. Walking distance from train, which was on time, clean and very good value. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptionally clean. 5 minutes walk to the seafront. 5/10 minutes walk to 2 large supermarkets. Comfortable beds. Really well equipped. In the middle of town but so quiet. 5 minutes walk to the station. Lots of cafe/ bars within a minutes walk. Really enjoyed our stay. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely place. So thoughtfully decorated. A short walk to restaurants and we were able to find parking very close by. There was an issue with the internet box....but our host was right on it and had a technician come and fix it. We appreciated it as we loved to watch some of the Olympics at night!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location short walk to waterfront,/old town center, train station and markets. Modest neighborhood in transition and very safe. House is narrow with many stairs. The beautiful terrace in photos is on the top floor 2 flights up. Nicely renovated and well stocked with towels and kitchen supplies. Main bath is spacious and easy to manage. The kitchen and living/dining room are very compact. Host was very responsive to any questions we had. This house is lovely if you don’t mind living on 3 floors.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
La casa impecable y la ubicación aceptable cerca restaurantes y donde comprar amenidades para tu estancia
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bien jolie maison

Jolie maison, très bien équipée et très bien entretenue.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

trés bien

très bon contact
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

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

Maison terre et mer Olhão

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour, la location était à la hauteur de nos attentes et très bien située .
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

stay in olhao

nice house very clean and modern
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Maison fonctionelle et bien equipée

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

10/10 Excellent

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