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Jacaranda Apt.3 bed 3 bath.ROOFTOP POOL. A/C, heating. Lic.# 89195/AL

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A rooftop pool
TV, DVD player, smart speakers, streaming services
Outdoor dining
Property map
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6169 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
    Gym
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Jacaranda Apt.3 bed 3 bath.ROOFTOP POOL. A/C, heating. Lic.# 89195/AL

Nestled in the heart of a natural lagoon in the Ria Formosa National Park is the vibrant and bustling fishing town of Olhão.
Away from the tourist hotspot of Albufeira, Olhão delivers a real slice of Portuguese charm whilst offering enough to give keep even the most seasoned tourist happy. From fine dining through to sardines on the sea front with bars and restaurants on your doorstep.
Just a 15 minute drive ( taxi approx €20-25 each way + Uber is available ) from Faro airport you will find this luxury raised ground floor apartment of 160 sq m / 1722 sq ft with 3 bedrooms (2 x European King Size (160x200)) beds and 1 twin room with adult sized (90x200) single beds. There are luxury ensuite bathrooms for the King rooms and a separate private bathroom for the twin room.

Access to the apartment is via 7 internal steps.

Terrace (with 3 doors to the lounge and 1 door to the kitchen ) has views towards the Ria Formosa and shared rooftop pool with 10 sunloungers and terraces with 360° views of the Ria Formosa, the barrier islands, the towns of Olhão and Faro and, of course, the marvellous sunsets. There are usually 10 sunbeds available for guests use.

The apartment has air conditioning and heating in all bedrooms and the very large lounge. (Jacaranda Apt is the largest of all the apartments in the Marina Village development.) In addition, all rooms save the kitchen have electric shutters for privacy and security.
There is central vacuum.
Each bedroom has a well sized built in wardrobe.
There is a hair dryer in each bedroom.

The lounge has ample seating and dining space for 6 people and features a 55 inch LG Smart TV with Samsung Blu-Ray/DVD player (plus a few films). The TV has USB with an extension lead for easy access if you wish to bring your recorded programmes. There is a separate remote for navigating the Smart features such as YouTube. Amazon Prime is included. Just press the Amazon button on the TV remote for access.

There is a rechargeable Bluetooth speaker ( Soundcore Mini ) for connecting to your smart devices and also a Google Home which can answer many of your questions, play music, play International radio, set alarms and timers, translate etc.

The kitchen is fully equipped with built-in oven, hob, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer and dishwasher along with all necessary items for a self-catering holiday including plastic glasses for the pool area.

The rooftop pool terrace (with toughened glass barriers surrounding) can be accessed by the main lifts outside the apartment. At roof level (5th floor), the swimming pool is accessed by a short flight of steps and there are also two or three steps leading into the pool itself with no handrail. Beach/pool towels are provided. There are 2 showers and a toilet for convenience.
Please be aware that water is a precious ( and expensive ) commodity in the Algarve. Please be careful not to waste water.

The apartment is in walking distance to an outside gym, the famous fish and vegetable markets, many restaurants/bars and the ferries to the nearby barrier islands. A car is not necessary.

From Lonely Planet

A short hop east of Faro, Olhão is the Algarve’s biggest fishing port, with an active waterfront and pretty, bustling lanes in its old quarters. There aren’t many sights, but the flat-roofed, Moorish-influenced neighbourhoods and North African feel make it a pleasant place to wander. The town’s fish restaurants draw the crowds, as does the morning fish and vegetable market on Avenida 5 de Outubro, best visited on Saturday.
Olhão is also a springboard for Parque Natural da Ria Formosa’s sandy islands, Culatra and Armona, plus the park’s environmental centre at Quinta de Marim. For fans of Portuguese football, until recently this small town had the Algarve's only Primeira Liga team – Olhanense

https://www.algarvefun.com/olhao/ultimate-guide-olhao/

NEWS !

Olhão to erect seahorse monument

In a bid to pay tribute to Ria Formosa’s endangered seahorse population and stress the need to protect it, Olhão has announced plans to erect a monument in honour of the seahorse at the entrance to the town.
“Seahorses are part of the town’s heritage and, in recent years, we have called ourselves the capital of Ria Formosa. This title gives us more responsibility to manage the area,” said Olhão mayor António Pina who wants the species to become the town’s “mascot”.
The monument will be created by artist Isa Fernandes, who is responsible for many other monuments erected in the town.
Concern about the future of Ria Formosa’s seahorse population has been increasing in recent years following reports that the number of specimens has dropped significantly.

Photo taken in Olhão wins The Sunday Times’ weekly photography competition

https://www.portugalresident.com/2019/07/04/photo-taken-in-olhao-wins-the-sunday-times-weekly-photography-competition/

Olhão joins in on geocaching craze
https://algarvedailynews.com/news/16798-olhao-joins-in-on-geocaching-craze

19 AUGUST 2019
Tourists on Dolphin tour see Killer Whale family off the coast of Olhão (Video)
A group of orcas, commonly known as killer whales, was spotted yesterday morning, off the coast of Olhão, in a dolphin watching tour promoted by the company Ria Formosa Tours.
The group of about 15 animals, including adults and a few pups, was spotted for several minutes about two miles off the coast in front of Fuzeta's new bar, the company said on its Facebook page.
The orcas surprised the dolphin-seeking tourists aboard the Airo boat, guided by skippers João Veiga and João Neto, both students of marine biology.
The family is believed to be heading west on their annual migration pattern. Orcas are sighted, albeit rarely, off the coast of the Algarve in the summer months.
Orcas are members of the dolphin family. After mankind, they are the species of mammal that occupies the second largest geographical area on planet earth.
Their food is based on fish, molluscs, birds, turtles, sharks or seals, and they can weigh up to nine tons.
Video can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=362562304422488

Football star Neymar makes guest appearance at Olhão Seafood Festival
https://www.portugalresident.com/2019/08/14/football-star-neymar-makes-guest-appearance-at-olhao-seafood-festival/

Property manager

Jeff Hyde

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Rooftop pool
  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Freezer
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Bidet
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Streaming services
  • DVD player
  • Smart speaker
  • Video library
  • Music library
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is ONLY allowed on the terrace.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness center
  • Marina nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1819.1 sq ft (169 sq m)

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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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 89195/AL

We should mention

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Olhao, Faro District

What's nearby

  • Ria Formosa Natural Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Olhao Municipal Market - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Parque Natural da Ria Formosa - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Ilha da Culatra Beach - 3 min drive - 0.5 km
  • Olhao Harbour - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Faro Station - 18 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mogno - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Fasian Ya - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante O Bote - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tacho D'Avó - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Maré - Shrimp & Stuff - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Jacaranda Apt.3 bed 3 bath.ROOFTOP POOL. A/C, heating. Lic.# 89195/AL have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include rooftop pools.

Is Jacaranda Apt.3 bed 3 bath.ROOFTOP POOL. A/C, heating. Lic.# 89195/AL pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Jacaranda Apt.3 bed 3 bath.ROOFTOP POOL. A/C, heating. Lic.# 89195/AL?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Jacaranda Apt.3 bed 3 bath.ROOFTOP POOL. A/C, heating. Lic.# 89195/AL?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Jacaranda Apt.3 bed 3 bath.ROOFTOP POOL. A/C, heating. Lic.# 89195/AL located?

This family-friendly Olhao apartment building is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Ria Formosa Natural Park and Olhao Municipal Market. Parque Natural da Ria Formosa and Olhao Harbour are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Jacaranda Apt.3 bed 3 bath.ROOFTOP POOL. A/C, heating. Lic.# 89195/AL Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
This is the third time members of our family have stayed at Jacaranda apartment. It is perfectly located to enjoy excellent views and proximity to the waterfront. However, it avoids the hustle and noise of crowded areas. The apartment more than lives up to its description. We will definitely have visitors stay here again in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location
Jacaranda Apartment is great apartment in a wonderful location. Easy walking distance to many shops and restaurants but you need a car to visit all the surrounding towns.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

lorrie s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely gorgeous apartment
we found a "mary poppins" apartment. Practically perfect in every way!! That also inc!udes the host Jeff's liasons with us to. I explained to Jeff i was.sight impaired, and he assured me i would be fine in his apt if.i could.manage a few small steps inside the apartment, which were.very easy to.walk up and.down on. We also have to mention Eduarda, the manager who greeted us. What a delightful lady. Thanks to all for giving us.an.amazing holiday in a wonderful and easy.location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monika R., UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for nice holiday.
The apartment is spacious, very clean, and perfectly equipped. Very convinient location, close to Lidle and Marina centre. Rooftop pool was busy. There is short walking distance to the ferry port to get to beautiful beaches. We would recommend local fish and fruit market, and the bakery in the town with lovely, fresh bread in very good price. We will definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wee gem of a flat in beautiful Olhao
This gorgeous, spacious, super clean and extra welcoming property is located in the centre of Olhao in easy walking distance to all amenities (we don't drive on our holidays and often properties say 'central' but don't really mean it!). The nearby barrier islands are utterly beautiful for those seeking sand and surf, but the bustle of new towns and restaurants are an easy train ride away. It ticked all the boxes for our family of six (with four older 'kids' who are actually grown ups!) What made this property so perfect for our family, however, was the heartfelt and genuine family welcome we received from Edwarda, who manages the property. She was an absolute angel and made us feel that this was absolutely our home from home. The friendly property owners were brilliant too - in contact at just the right points of our travel planning- and without us trying to track them down! Would completely absolutely recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family visit perfection
Jacaranda apartment is perfectly located for family visits now that we live in Olhao…right across from the marina, steps away from shops, cafes and restaurants. We hope to book this property for the next family visit!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exemplary
Property manager was fabulous!. She was available for assistance numerous times for a friend who needed medical attention and which she arranged transport & instructiins for best location. Well accessorized kitchen, adequate seating for 6 people in the living & dining area. Comfortable beds. Shower stalls much smalller than we are accustomed to, but typical for Europe. Location was excellent; close to restaurants, grocery, shopping & Farmers market. Safe, clean neighborhood across from Ria Formosa Lagoon & Marina.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Apartment
Perfect apartment for our trip. Clean and spacious and well equiped. Communication with the owner (Jeff) and local agent (Eduarda) excellent and the best welcome pack I have ever had. All in all a great stay and would definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent locatio
What a find. The apartment was located in a very central area within walking distance of shops, bars and restaurants. It was also very peaceful and quiet. The apartment itself was amazing , had all the facilities and more that you could ask for. The icing on the cake was the spacious roof top and pool. Beautiful views. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very spacious apartment with all the amenities nearby
I definitely recommend this place, you'll find everything you need there and the host was very thoughtful
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

hayat g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lisbon and Algarve trip
We absolutely loved the apartment, we got to stop at all the places we wanted to visit and the welcoming start up kit and Eduarda were great ! Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best ever
Jacaranda apartment was ideally located near the Olhão Marina. It felt like home (but warmer) as soon as we got there. Gorgeous sunsets, great restaurants and the Mercado were in easy walking distance.
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valeria L., Grand Rapids MI USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely town, lovely apartment
The reviews of the Jacaranda Apartment in Olhão aren’t exaggerating. It is exactly as described, plus more. It is clean, has good beds and towels, a nicely-appointed kitchen (with sharp knives, a rare find in a rental), and is in a great location in a wonderful town. Thoughtful amenities include power outlet strips with USB ports, a shopping trolley, several cutting boards, and plenty of dishes and cutlery. My friends and I called the apartment home for the month of March 2023. The apartment is well suited for an extended stay, and was perfect for our group of four women “of a certain age.” It made for a trouble-free holiday. Olhão’s famous mercados, excellent restaurants, shops, and ferries are an easy stroll away, and a Continente and Lidl are also nearby. The salt pans just west of the apartment are great for walking, birding, sunsets, and stargazing. We had a rental car, and being able to park next to the apartment after a day-long outing was appreciated. Communication with Jeff and the property manager Eduarda was easy and both provided prompt responses to any queries. We were a bit jet lagged after a 7+ hour flight and crossing five time zones, so the welcome pack was really nice and allowed us to relax and recover our first couple of days. I highly recommend this apartment, and Olhão, for a holiday with friends or family.
Stayed 29 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property
This property was exactly as pictured and perfect for our needs. The property manager was excellent and very responsive when called.
Stayed 33 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful apartment
Had a lovely stay, very well equipped with everything you could need. The host was very helpful with local information. The agent was also very helpful and booked our taxi back to the airport. Fantastic holiday.😊
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susannah K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property with everything you need
We stayed for two weeks. The property is large, modern and very clean with everything you need. It is a short 5 minute walk to the main strip of shops and restaurants with a smaller very smart and new smaller centre just across the street. There are restaurants and a pizza takeaway in the next block all of which are good (pizza excellent). It is quiet at night so ideal if you have a young family or don’t want to be bothered in the evening. The owner was fab to deal with as was his property agent. We will defo be back and I think that’s always the best indication of a quality accommodation.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kwong Kuen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply Wonderful!
We loved staying in this apartment. It is spacious, well equipped, comfortable and is extremely well located, close to the market, parks, grocery stores and restaurants. The complex is quite impressive with lots of amenities. The apartment was spotless, and the owners left us beach towels, clean towels every week, and a check in gift. Thank you! And thanks to Eduarda who manages the property.
Stayed 19 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation!
We thoroughly enjoyed our vacation to Olhao. The location and cleanliness of the apartment that we stayed in was excellent. Everything was new and clean as well as the grocery stores, train station, restaurants all were within walking distance. Our property manager, Eduarda, and the owner, Jeff, were both easy to deal with and very helpful. In all, it was an excellent place to spend a month.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Home from home
Everything was 5 star from the owner the apartment the location.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

VElma B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous!
The apartment is everything and more than is shown on the website. The quality of everything is wonderful even down to the gorgeous bath towels. The communication with the owner is very easy and informative and the property manager is lovely and very helpful. All in all I would highly recommend this apartment .
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent accommodation
Spotless accommodation with everything you need. Superb location. Excellent host who was very helpful. Certainly recommend this location and apartment yo anyone Thank you Jeff
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Angela J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay. Owner and host so helpful.
Fabulous!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Judith W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Contemporary perfection...
AS OUR FAMILY HOLIDAY NEEDS CHANGE AS THEY GROW OLDER WE HAVE FOUND THE PERFECT BALANCE FOR US ALL AT THIS OUTSTANDING APARTMENT. FROM BOOKING, TO THE DELIGHTFUL EDUARDA GREETING US, ACCOMADATING EARLY CHECK IN, LATE CHECK OUT, GREAT COMMS FROM THE OWNER INFORMING US OF EVERYTHING THAT WAS GOING ON NEAR US, A SPACIOUS FULLY EQUIPPED LIVING SPACE , FAB ROOFTOP POOL, OH I COULD GO ON AND ON... OLHAO IS A WONDERFUL TOWN. WE TRAINED IT TO FUSETA AND FARO. WE FERRIED IT TO ARMONA ISLAND. WE DRANK 70 CENTS VINO IN THE COBBLED BACK STREETS, ATE THE FRESHEST OF FISH. I CANNOT RECCOMEND THIS APARTMENT, OWNER, AGENT AND AREA ENOUGH.... WE ARE FEELING VERY CHILLED AFTER OUR PEACEFUL RETREAT IN THE BEAUTIFUL ALGARVE..

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely lovely stay
My family and I had a perfect time in the apartment. It was modern, clean and had everything we could have wanted. It’s within close walking distance to shops and amazing restaurants and only 20 minutes from the airport. Definitely hope to return some day!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Andreia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday in Olhão
Overall we had a good holiday and the apartment was very good and clean. The location is great as it's walking distance from almost everything like shops, ferry and restaurants. The only down side is the noisy neighbourhood especially during the night ☹. If not for the noise it would've been a perfect holiday.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019