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Apartment in Beautifully Restored Building in Central Tavira

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Balcony
Outdoor dining
4 bedrooms, desk, travel crib, free WiFi
Interior
Bathtub, towels, toilet paper

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

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

Apartment in Beautifully Restored Building in Central Tavira

Tavira Antiqua Doma is the ideal holiday home for those wishing to stay in style and luxury in the very centre of the beautiful and historic coastal town of Tavira, Portugal. The property is a stunningly renovated traditional Portuguese house located on a cobbled street and comprises a 4 bedroom apartment. The apartment is luxurious with traditional features, comfortable furniture and internet. Fantastic water scenes, shops and restaurants are within a few minutes' walk. A wide choice of lovely beaches and golf courses can be reached within 15-20 minutes. The property is located one minute from Tavira's river and a bridge providing direct access to the beach ferry, the town's old market square, riverside gardens, fish restaurants and water taxis. The beach ferry service links the town to Tavira Island within about 10 minutes, offering a fabulous 5 km beach of golden sand. Alternatively there is a wide choice of alternative beaches within 10-20 minutes by car.

Property manager

Martin Ebbs

Languages

English, French, Portuguese

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Printer
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Power boating 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)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 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
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
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 13546/AL

About the neighborhood

Map
Tavira, Faro

What's nearby

  • Old Town - 1 min walk
  • Roman Bridge - 4 min walk
  • Praca da Republica - 5 min walk
  • Tavira Castle - 8 min walk
  • Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping Mall - 10 min walk

Getting around

  • Tavira Station - 14 min walk
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gelatarias Delizia - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Little India - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Santa Lucia bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ti Maria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Ponto de Encontro - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Apartment in Beautifully Restored Building in Central Tavira pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Apartment in Beautifully Restored Building in Central Tavira?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Apartment in Beautifully Restored Building in Central Tavira?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Apartment in Beautifully Restored Building in Central Tavira located?

Located in the heart of Tavira, this apartment building is steps from Old Town, Salt Pans to Quatro Águas, and Nossa Senhora do Carmo Church. Tavira Living Science Center and Casa das Portas are just steps away. Tavira Station is 14 minutes by foot.

Apartment in Beautifully Restored Building in Central Tavira Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Joanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, inaccurate listing.
Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this listing. First, the listing indicates that the apartment is air conditioned, which was the most important amenity for our family given the extreme heat. This was inaccurate, as only 2 of the 4 bedrooms have a/c and the main living area with the kitchen, living room, and other 2 bedrooms did not. Of the two air conditioners, one was only blowing room temperature air and was unable to cool the room to a comfortable temperature (the other worked fine, so most of us slept in that room). The 2 rooms without a/c had overhead fans, but one was broken. When I reached out to the host, he sent someone to check the a/c and the fan, and he told us she said they were in fine working order (they were not). So, were were left with no air conditioning with daytime temperatures in the high 90s. The other reason I cannot recommend is that the host was extremely uncooperative and disrespectful when I reached out to him. After telling me his representative indicated everything was working fine, he added as a closing note that she told him the apartment was in a "disgusting" state when his she visited. I was shocked at his reply, and requested that he send someone over immediately to inspect the apartment because this was completely false, and the apartment was in the exact condition it was in when we checked in. Not surprisingly, he never replied to my request or sent someone to meet with me. The apartment was a good size and in a great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lynne W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant for groups, brilliant for city centre
We all loved the house, it was comfortable and roomy with lots of kitchenware, dishwasher, washer etc. The beds were comfy and always plenty of hot water. The roof terrace was great but the steps up were steep with an inward closing door that made carrying anything difficult. I would definitely recommend the property to anyone in a group. However there were things that need addressing. The balconies were dirty, an overflowing ashtray was on the front balcony. The towels need replacing, they were off white, thin and smelt fusty. I washed them all on a high temperature so at least they smelt better. No washing up liquid or bin bags. I could have bought some but think they should be provided. The under sink cupboard was in such a mess I couldn’t find anything useful. Two of the toilet seats were broken, I emailed the first day but nothing was done. The shower in the downstairs bathroom doesn’t fit in the wall holder so can only be used by holding it. Some of the beach towels were covered in sand so don’t think they had been washed. A small welcome pack would have been nice, we arrived after 9pm and would have liked milk, water, bread, butter at the least. Costs very little but means a great deal. All small things but would have made the place perfect.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Susan C., Goole, East Yorkshire

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Great location central to all Taviras restaurants and bars. Quite area no problems with noise at night. All rooms have access to own bathroom and toilet. Traditonal Portuguese house.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

J M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tavira
We had never been to the Algarve region. In fact, it was our first trip to Portugal. Tavira has many points of interest, including the wonderful Camera Obscura. Property is across the river from the old part but very close to bridges that go across the river to the old part and it was nice to be in a real neighborhood. We took a taxi one day to Santa Luzia and went to beach and also enjoyed the town. Also took the ferry to Isle da Tavira. Gorgeous!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nikki G., Hitchin

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Accommodation
Thank you so much for allowing us to stay in your beautiful accommodation. We had a great time. Martin was an extremely helpful host and special thanks to both you and Emanuela for your extra kind assistance upon our arrival. Everything was just as promised and even better than we had imagined. The space worked so well for our family of seven adults. Even though we were right in the heart of things, it was still peaceful enough to sleep at nights. The rooms that had air con were of course our favourite. We loved being able to catch the ferry to the wonderful beach, which was so close by. Fantastic to take a stroll to the river any time of day. First class accommodation in a town/city that we found to be most definitely worth visiting. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steph E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
Our family of four from the US stayed here with our friends, a family of five from Germany. This house couldn’t have been more perfect for us. The living space was big enough for all of us to enjoy the space at the same time. The kitchen was well equipped and we used it often (although we never could figure out how to use the stovetop). My family slept on the first floor - my husband and I in one room and the kids in the other. Their family slept in the two rooms on the second floor. There was enough room for all nine of us, and EACH room had its own bathroom! Four bathrooms! We enjoyed the rooftop, as well. We also appreciated the washer and dryer and used them several times. We didn’t find a hair dryer so you’ll need to bring your own. The location was fantastic. We walked to town within a matter of minutes and could enjoy all Tavira had to offer. The ferry to the beach is a five minute walk and we used it every day. There is also a full grocery store just a few minutes’ walk away. Parking was easy - we just needed to park down the block a little bit to get free parking. My only complaint is that the rooms on the first floor are hot at night. The rooms on the second floor have AC units but there are only fans on the first floor. We didn’t sleep well. Opening the windows didn’t help as there was no breeze and the temperature outside was the same as the inside. I chose this place because it was the only place in Tavira I could find that is big enough to accommodate two families and I’m glad I found it. The value was great, too! We would definitely come back to this spot the next time we visit Tavira.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josephine lack

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay in central Tavira
It was a lovely well appointed large apartment close to everything in Tavira . The beds were super comfy and everything was very clean and the kitchen was well equipped. We enjoyed the roof terrace and balcony and loved the area with nearby cafe and restaurants There was good communication with Martin and we met for coffee during our stay . We would highly recommend and definitely stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Experience
This was a beautifully maintained renovated building. The location was close to everything. We were able to walk everywhere in town. Charming eatery’s were close by. The owner was very accessible.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Perfect property in central location. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

bev c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing 5 day break
House was beautiful, finished to a very high spec. Very clean and very well equipped. It's in a central location with everything you need close by. Even in October the first floor was still warm and the bedrooms warm at night, A/C would have been nice. As a group of 4 females we missed having a hairdryer and as no one brought one with them we all sported the wavy look! They were our only niggles. Having stayed in a lot of properties by HomeAway this was by far one of the best. Having a bathroom each was a bonus, the open plan living was very sociable. The two terraces were lovely to sit on with a glass or wine or two. All our pre travel arrangements went smoothly and Emanuella was there to meet us on arrival. We used Yellow Fish Transfers from Faro and they were super efficient. A fab time was had by all and we were sad to leave.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

William W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tavira Rules
We spent four days in early Oct in Tavira, and the town is delightful, and the house was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Martin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quite superb..!!
We've been visiting Portugal for 16 years now and have stayed in properties all over the Algarve. This is townhouse is quite one of the best, in a superb location. High standards throughout and very well appointed. We will be back next year...!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ruth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous home
Great location, loved the fact there was a bathroom for each bedroom and all bedrooms good sizes. Loved the roof terrace. Well equipped. Relaxed stay. Open plan living area was great and met the needs of a large group (6 + a baby). Thank you. Only downside was lack of air con on first floor so we were warm when eating meals in the evening.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family holiday
We booked this beautiful house for a birthday party. We were visiting with my sister and her children and my wife and some friends. Checking in was really simple and when we arrived the property was spotless. It's a beautiful house close to amenities, bars and restaurants. I would highly recommend this place to anyone staying in Tavira.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property was spacious and well equipped. Location ideal .
Close to restaurants and bars.Shopping mall 15mins walk away.Overall enjoyed the holiday
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant Antiqua doma Tavira
Stayed here many times. Never disappoints. Fabulous accommodation in the heart of town. I can't recommend it highly enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brian D., London

Great find
Fantastic 4 bedroom townhouse in the heart of Tavira. Excellent restaurants and bars close by. Four happy golfers.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marie S.

Great property, full of character and charm.
We had a fantastic stay. The house is spotless and was large enough to provide plenty of communal and personal space for our group of 8. The 4 bathrooms, balconies and roof terrace added to our enjoyment. Whilst we chose to eat out, the kitchen has everything you would need.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Aidan m.

beautiful house everything we asked for and more, in a wonderful st. in tavira.
This house is amazing, and location is perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Colin N.

A wonderful stay in a wonderful Portuguese luxury apartment
This is a superb property, which fulfilled our expectations totally. Our party were more than comfortably accommodated, in a large and exceptionally well designed home. We all agreed that we would not hesitate to return. The town itself is delightful, and has plenty to offer in the way of bars and restaurants. A small supermarket is just minutes walk away, parking easy, and the streets quiet. Perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carl B.

Beautiful house, in keeping with traditional Portuguese style.
A great location and we loved our stay, the accommodation is spacious and the beds very comfortable. It was a home from home and being away in December, I did not expect to be able to sit on the roof terrace but as the sun was out for all of our stay we were able to make the most of the terrace.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Gillian M.

A wonderful week in Tavira
The apartment was very spacious and well equipped and with four double bedrooms and en suite bathrooms our family party of eight were very comfortable there. The position in the centre of the old town meant that we didn't need to hire a car for the week as all the bars and restaurants were so close by. The water taxi to the beach only started on our last day but we took the road train for a tour to familiarize ourselves with the town and enjoyed strolling around the streets and along the river. The weather was beautiful and the roof terrace which was accessed by a steep internal staircase was a real sun trap. We all enjoyed our stay in Tavira.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Cyril F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idéal pour un séjour en famille
Super appartement, idéalement placé, tout à pied. Super accueil également rien à redire
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vítor S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Férias em família
Foi uma estadia agradável. Casa muito bem localizada o que nos permitiu explorar a cidade de Tavira.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Roberto M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bien situado
La casa es bonita y bien situada. Le faltan algunos detalles de equipamiento: las camas muy malas, hace mucho calor, y se echaban en falta algunos detalles (jabón, gel, lavavajillas, papel higiénico, cosas así)
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023