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The House of Shells

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Beach nearby
TV
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Burgau, Faro
  • Place, Burgau Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Praia dos Rebolos
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Praia da Luz
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portimao (PRM)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Vila do Bispo

This vacation home places you next to Burgau Beach and within a mile (2 km) of Praia dos Rebolos. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

What's nearby

  • Burgau Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Praia dos Rebolos - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Praia da Luz - 13 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Marina de Lagos - 19 min drive - 10.7 miles
  • Dona Ana Beach - 20 min drive - 11.2 miles

Getting around

  • Lagos Station - 15 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fortaleza Da Luz - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Miam - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Urban - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beach Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Bull - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The House of Shells

In the beautiful fishing village of Burgau, we find this house full of soul and stories to tell.
The house was all recovered in 2019, and became even more charming.
Its location could not be better for beach and dive lovers, in 5 minutes you can be at the beach.
The house is fulled equipped for you to enjoy each second of your stay.
Burgau is a small fishing village, Its most important attraction is the small beach of Burgau Beach, surrounded by mountains that protect it from the frequent wind characteristic of the Windward.

We want you to feel at home, but we humbly ask you to keep in mind the following:
- We are not a hotel, so we have neither room services nor a luggage room. Check in before 4pm is not always possible (it always depends on if we have guests leaving the same day. For this reason, the late check out may not be possible as well.
- Your reservation has our telephone contacts, so it is important that you always inform us by phone 1 hour before they arrive.
"We can check you in whenever it's convenient for you."
Please note, however, that since our accommodation is not a hotel unit, we do not have a reception, so all checks are between 10:00 pm and 11:59 pm will be charged a fee of € 25 to be delivered to the person who receives you
Between 0:00 a. m. and 7:00 a.m. m. the fee will be € 50 to be delivered to your arrival to the person who receives you.
On your arrival you will have rolls of toilet paper (2) but the rolls you need during your stay are your responsibility. This is a self catering accommodation!
The vacation home features a kitchen and space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 20
Property Registration Number 96904/AL

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

The House of Shells Vila do Bispo
The House of Shells Private vacation home
The House of Shells Private vacation home Vila do Bispo

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Vila do Bispo, just steps from Burgau Beach. You'll also find Praia da Luz and Luz Beach within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The House of Shells?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is The House of Shells a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this historic vacation home will appreciate amenities such as a kitchen in each house with a kitchen in some.

Does The House of Shells have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does The House of Shells have connecting rooms available?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Portimao (PRM), which is 19.9 mi away (27 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at The House of Shells?

No, there aren't any house with balconies at The House of Shells.

The House of Shells Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming cottage in a charming village

What a charming little cottage and so typically Burgau. Check-in was simple (complicated only by me!) and whilst we barely needed to contact Marcia at all, when we did she was friendly and helpful. Suited our needs perfectly. Thanks Marcia.

10/10 Excellent

Nadia M., Borgau

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacanza a Burgau

Ho soggiornato con la mia famiglia (2 adulti e 1 bambino) per 1 settimana. La casa è in una posizione centrale ma non rumorosa. È accessoriata di tutto e molto pulita. La consiglio sicuramente
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023