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Odemira Vacation house rental with beach/lake nearby, internet access, balcony/terrace and walking

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  • House
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 nights min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Beach/lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 15 mi
  • Child friendly
  • Car not necessary
  • Pet friendly

From the owner

At the end of a small lane and overlooking the beautiful River Mira, lies Casa Boakoster. Having been uninhabited for the past 25 years, the house has been lovingly restored by professional carpenter Bas Koster, who has transformed this once-derelict property into a beautiful, charming villa that blends traditional Portuguese architecture with clean interior woodworking, a product of his carpentry experience in the Swiss Alps.

Not satisfied with rebuilding the roof and the first floor, Bas has completed the house by building a large wooden sun terrace that extends out from the ground floor and provides fantastic views over the river, a stone’s throw from the house. The terrace is the perfect place to sunbathe, BBQ and enjoy a glass of tinto and the proximity to the river means that the terrace always catches a little breeze which prevents it from getting too hot, even in the height of summer.

Entering the house from the terrace, large double-doors lead into an open-plan living space, with kitchen, dining table and seating area, a good place to read, write and nap A hand-made wooden staircase leads up to the first floor and into the master bedroom which occupies almost the entire floor space, the rest taken up by the bathroom with its large shower, wash basin and WC. Taking pride of place in the bedroom is a real comfortable king-size bed, again with unbroken views over the river and to the hills beyond. The house can comfortably sleep four people, due to the double sofa-bed on the ground floor. Linen, towels, tea towels are included and cot for a baby is provided.

Guests have access to a great garden with herbs that can be picked fresh for your dishes, a hammock and 2 sitting areas, a big sun terrace with a gas operated Weber BBQ. Inside there is a kitchen with juicer, water boiler, coffee maker, oven, stove, fridge and washing machine. There are a lot of books in different languages, board games and a stereo with a connection for a mp3 player.

The house is located within walking distance of shops and restaurants. Great for strolling back after a few drinks and picking up bread at the local bakery located at the end of the street

Follow the street underneath the house to the left and you get to a little chocolate factory.

Directly underneath the house starts a lovely board walk along the river.

Odemira is short drive away from the nearby beaches like Vila Nova de Milfontes, Zambujera en Odeceixe. The closest access to the ocean is Cabo de Sardão but within 30 minutes you can access over 10 beaches. Everything from secluded bays, to rugged cliffs and charming villages with restaurants serving some of the best seafood in Europe.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • 1 King Beds
  • 1 Sofa beds
  • 1 Family bathroom

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome

Access

  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • BBQ
  • Waterfront
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Deck
  • Internet access
  • Fireplace
  • Safe
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Toaster
  • Washing machine
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Romantic riverside retreat – Home 2481945

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    About the owner

    Bas K.
    Calendar last updated:
    24 Apr 2024

    Years listed:
    10

    Based in:
    United States
    Languages spoken: English, Dutch
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    Sunshine16827907340

    Noisy
    Jul 2020

    This property over looks a major junction and the traffic noise is constant 24hrs a day, the road surface on the hill down to the 3 way junction doesn’t help. The house was not as clean as it co… More 

    20 Aug 2020

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    Quest14567452688

    More than expected!
    Mar 2019

    We spent a great week in Bas’s impressive house. No need to repeat the previous positive comments about this house and the local area which are absolutely accurate. Unique to this property whi… More 

    26 Mar 2019

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Dodbob
    London, United Kingdom

    Cute and characterful cottage
    Jul 2018

    Lovely location overlooking the river. There is some traffic noise from the nearby bridge but this did not detract too much. The cottage has been kitted out with thought and sympathy to the property… More 

    23 Feb 2019

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Natacha D
    Barcelona, Spain

    Localización guapísima y casa con vistas preciosas
    Jun 2018

    La casa es preciosa, la localización es ideal y la terraza con unas vistas impresionantes. Tener en cuenta que a pesar de que el anuncio pone dos habitaciones en realidad es una habitació… More 

    21 Jul 2018

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    JoergL47

    Great views, great home, great location!
    Nov 2016

    My family staid here for a week in beginning November and we had a fantastic time. Not only a great house to enjoy the views over the valley from the terrace, Odemira is also a small but lively town w… More 

    11 Nov 2016

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    Review 1-5 of 10

    FAQs

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    In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

    Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

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    How can I retract my booking request?

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    Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

    How do I edit my booking?

    You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Bas (the owner) a message.

    If Bas (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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