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Mulubinba SeaHouse - Barco Hotel

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Aerial view
Interior
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire house boat

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

Map
Olhão
  • Ria Formosa Natural Park
    1 min walk
  • Carlos Bar Restaurante
    11 min walk
  • Tavira Station
    22 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    26 min drive

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About the area

Olhao

With a stay at this houseboat in Olhao, you'll be on the beach, just a 1-minute walk from Ria Formosa Natural Park and 11 minutes by foot from Praia da Armona-Ria. .This beach houseboat is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Olhao Harbour and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Parque Natural da Ria Formosa.

What's nearby

  • Ria Formosa Natural Park - 1 min walk
  • Praia da Armona-Ria - 11 min walk
  • Ilha da Armona Beach - 14 min walk
  • Olhao Harbour - 3 min drive
  • Olhao Municipal Market - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Tavira Station - 22 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grupo Naval de Olhão - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Carlos Bar Restaurante - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪le Panorama tapas bar - ‬3 min drive
  • Esquina da Baixa
  • ‪Restaurante Prazeres - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Mulubinba SeaHouse - Barco Hotel

The Mulubinba more than a home boat reflects a unique experience of sleep, relaxation and leisure aboard a true vessel, full of symbolism, history and uniqueness. Anchored in paradise and bathed by the unique waters of Ria Formosa, the possibilities for activities are immense, including diving, visits to deserted beaches, enjoying the sunrise and a stunning sunset.

The Mulubinba has two bedrooms with a delightful sea view, both with fitted wardrobes and a private bathroom, and a combined living room with kitchen where light meals can be prepared with various equipment. Special meals are available upon request and at a surcharge.
Outside the boat has plenty of space with two bimini awnings (top and bottom decks) which ensure plenty of shade, a sun lounger and a lounge area on the top deck with an enviable panorama view. There is also a table with two chairs at the stern of the boat for meals.
Lastly and for a beautiful swim there is a wooden platform at the rear of the boat house that will allow you to dive and climb onto the boat via a ladder that sits in the water. There are also two SUP (Stand Up Paddle) with paid ones available.

RNAAT Registration 881/2019

Mulubinba during November / March will be available at Olhão Marina, for a lighter stay and access to the cultural skeleton of Olhão. An additional fee will be charged if a stay at sea is desired.

Please note that the house boat does not have a captain and is anchored and there is no possibility for them to sail the boat.
From Olhão Marina, guests will be transferred to the boat by water taxi.
There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. The bathroom has a shower.Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free houseboat features books, games, and ecotours nearby. Recreational activities include snorkeling nearby and kayaking nearby.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Mulubinba Sea House

Languages

French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Paper towels
  • Lobster/crab pot

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Chef

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Boating on site
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Birdwatching 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
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

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
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 8812019

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Mulubinba Seahouse Barco Faro
Mulubinba SeaHouse Barco Hotel
Mulubinba Seahouse - Barco Hotel Faro
Mulubinba Seahouse - Barco Hotel Houseboat
Mulubinba Seahouse - Barco Hotel Houseboat Faro

Mulubinba SeaHouse - Barco Hotel Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erik L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
We rented boat for 3 nights in October. Amazing location off quiet beach beautiful boat great hosts. Will stay again in spring.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent an incredible three nights aboard the Mulunbinba. Thank you to Tiago, Ivan and team for your care and attention leading up to our stay. It was the perfect place to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary! We enjoyed a comfortable, relaxing time and made the most of lazy evenings on the top deck enjoying the beautiful sunsets, foraging for cockles on the shore of Cultura Island, exploring nearby desert islands by the motor boat or SUP provided within the boat booking. We can’t wait to return next year and stay this time for longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Weekend Stay
We had a fabulous weekend on the boat. The hosts met us at the dock and took us out there, explained how everything worked. There were also a few nice surprises left for us ! We were with our 2 sons age 11 and 15 and they had a fabulous time jumping off the top of the boat, paddle boarding, swimming over to the nearby beach and driving around in the dingy. We went over to the village of Culatra which was a wonderful traditional fishing village - all on the beach with no roads! We walked along the walkways to the beach on the south side of the Island, literally miles of pristine white sand and clear blue water. At the end there was a little town called Faro, with a lighthouse and nice beach bar for lunch and back to the boat for the lovely sunset. All in a fantastic experience ! Would have liked to stay another couple of days!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fernando T., Caxias

Liked: Cleanliness
inside the Ria Formosa
Culatra is one of the only remainig "wild" beaches in Europe, and Ria Formosa one of the most beautifum scenaries in portugal. The Mulubinba is the way to live this mixture of sea, ria, beach and boat life. Comfortable and cosy, she gives you the chance to live the Ria the best possible way, aboard a classic boat.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020