Is Sea View Fairy Tale pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sea View Fairy Tale?

As of 14 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sea View Fairy Tale on 2 Sept 2025 start from NZ$446.65, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Where is Sea View Fairy Tale located?

Located in Faro City Centre, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Ria Formosa Natural Park and Faro Marina. Jardim Manuel Bívar and Sao Pedro Church are also within 10 minutes. Faro Station is 9 minutes by foot.

10/10 Excellent

Bob D.

13 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick access to surrounding

Close access to bus and trains and only a short walk to the old town. Condo was very clean and bright despite being in an old building. It was well stocked with all the necessary things to make our stay comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

24 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

The apartment was spacious, nicely decorated. I liked all the houseplants and the water view. Conveniently close to the train station. Found the surrounding area to be a little suspect, the building itself to be very old and the entry way dark. The apartment was withing walking distance to the town center and marina. Owner was very responsive to questions.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jac V.

19 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Faro By The Water

Not the prettiest part of town but excellent location for excursions and travel elsewhere

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

28 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Loved the view and the furnishings in the living room, especially the plants. The beds were very comfortable and we enjoyed our stay very much. Ivan was a good host and responded quickly and well to our comments.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Sue M., Calgary

22 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Bright and airy. Great location

This is a spacious condo located in the Old Town a few minutes walk from the harbour and 20+ outdoor restaurants and cafes. The small balcony was perfect for sunset dinners for 2.

Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul C., Stockport, England

11 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay

Apartment was great, clean airy with a nice little balcony overlooking the sea. Near to both train and bus station for trips to nearby towns. Ivan was a terrific host, picking us up from the airport and showing is around the marina and where the ferry goes..

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Iain M.

21 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent little apartment very near the town centre

Although close to the train station and not far from the flight path there was little to no noise. A/C was working perfectly and adequate for the size of flat. Access was easy with a working lift. The views were great from the balcony.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

31 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, great views

Just back from a most enjoyable stay at the apartment. Really comfortable beds and well equipped for a comfortable stay. Felisbela gave us a warm welcome which was great! Nice and handy for the train and bus station so getting around was easy! Loved it!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

29 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

The property was everything as advertised centrally located, close to bus and train stations and downtown Faro. The apartment was well equipped with everything needed for a comfortable stay. Felisbela was very helpful, gave good suggestions for restaurants and areas for sightseeing. Highly recommend to stay in Faro.

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maribeth R.

25 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Marvelous location

We woke up overlooking the water and at night watching the sunset on the small balcony. Everything in the apartment is nice and functional. We made breakfast every morning after we walked to Spar (5 min.) and bought fresh baked rolls. Ivan was very welcoming and gave us a short tour of Faro after picking us up from the airport. You are with walking distance to everything you want to do in Faro. If you need a bus 1 block away and train station across the street. We had a 7am train ticket to Lisbon and walking across the street with luggage was a life saver.

Stayed 19 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

1 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

It was most comfortable, spacious and clean. Host is very professional. Very detailed checking in process which was very accurate. It is the best location you can asked for. We really enjoyed it

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

anthony l.

8 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful apartment with a beautiful view

What a great property centrally located close to everything it could not have been more perfect for my needs very close to the train station and just seconds into the Old Town restaurants close by beautiful water views when I return to Faro I will most definitely try to stay here again I didn't want to leave I could have just moved in and stay ed it was so comfortable

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Medha B., Mckinney TX

29 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

This was a great place to stay! Very clean and well equipped. Owner was very communicative. Very close to old Faro and train station is directly across street. I did not notice any train noise. Also a bar next door that you can get pastries or sandwiches. Would recommend.

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Quynh T.

15 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful View

A real sweet spot right in the heart of Faro. It is so convenient, especially for train and bus travelers. You can live without a car quite easily. We did rent a car for a little while, to look around elsewhere. Ivan is a wonderful host.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthur C.

5 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place and Location

The apartment was located in a wonderful location, close to the water and the center of town. It was very comfortable inside and the decks were excellent to go out and view a sunset or a sunrise. We had breakfast on the deck every morning and enjoyed watching the boats move about. Felisbela was very helpful and gave us some great suggestions and recommendations. We absolutely loved the whole experience at the apartment and in Faro!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan D.

27 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Apartment Ideal Location Sea View

The location is ideal and walkable to the Old City, Municipal Market, boat tours and many excellent restaurants including Hotel Faro rooftop bar and restaurant. The apartment has a sunny deck overlooking the train stations (noise not an issue) and out to the sea. It s spacious, bright and well equipped. Wash may be hung outside and fry in a day.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

10 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick stay in Faro

This is a great property right by the train station - good but can be noisy if staying in the second bedroom area. Great view over the water and the balcony provides a nice area for relaxing and watching the sunset. Close to mini- marts and lots of great restaurants. Walk around the old part of Faro. Our trip was especially good with Precious Tours looking after us. Highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

11 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sunny Faro

Nice sunny unit with balconies. Near waterfront and dozens of great restaurants. Ivan, the host, was easily reached by phone or Whatsap. Very comfortable and well equipped. 5 🌟.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Filipe P.

14 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Home Base

A beautiful apartment, perfectly situated in Faro. Not only was the apartment as described, it is spacious and fully equipped for your needs. The view is peaceful and though some have mentioned train station noise, we didn't hear it in the apartment. Most importantly, Ivan and his team went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of, and was very prompt in communication. Top quality host. Absolutely wonderful stay in Faro. This is the place for you!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

22 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Well equipped apartment

The apartment is practically opposite the train station with views over the sea towards the airport, it is in a residential area and is the 4th floor up, there is a lift. A lovely living room, and the whole place is very clean. I personally found it difficult to sleep as it is quite noisy what with the airport, trains and general noise in street . Memory foam mattresses i find too hot and had to sleep above a bed with a cushion as the pillows are memory foam too. Ivan was good with communication and arranged a drop off to the airport for us, there is a lovely restaurant a few doors up, it is well situated for the marina etc.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Alina R.

25 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Disliked: Location

So so

This property was ok to stay in for a very short period. I would not want to stay here for a long vacation. The location of the property, even though not too far from the main plaza, is not pleasant. The "view" pictures that are posted are very deceiving. The view of the boats are in the far distance. The direct view is a train station and some warehouses with industrial lots. It is not a two bedroom condo. The room with 3 beds have no dividing wall to the living room, so no privacy. I would not recommend it for family stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lucille B.

16 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay in Faro

The apartment was fairly spacious - there were 5 of us who stayed there. 3 family members shared the bigger room which had 3 single beds in it and my partner and I took the Master BR. All of us shared 1 bathroom which wasn’t an issue b/c we coordinated our showers times. The apartment was very clean and fairly well equipped to cook meals if we didn’t feel like eating out. We used Faro as our base and did day trips to other beautiful coastal towns. That worked out well for us as we had rented a van to travel in the Algarve area. The train station is located right across from the apartment building so if you don’t have a vehicle , you can easily take day trips via train to visit other coastal towns . We were happy with our accommodation and owner, Ivan was very responsive to our questions and gave clear instructions regarding check-in and check-out. Overall we were happy with our stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Paul L., Ottawa, Canada

12 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Useful location for going to explore other areas

Ivan's communications were quick and efficient. Thanks Ivan. The apartment was just as shown in the listing, although we expected the street image to reflect the street where the apartment was located, but it's an image of another street downtown, although it's just a few minutes walk to it. We went in the winter, and the kitchen and bathroom are not heated, so the rooms were cold. The heating in the other rooms was fine after a couple of days. The neighbourhood is quiet, and the small balcony has a nice view on the Ria Formosa. The location is conveniently close to the train station, and with a rented car, it was easy to get on the N125 from there to go visit other towns and villages in the Algarve. The Supermercado was just a 15-minute walk from the apartment, and the small historical downtown is just a 10-minute walk. The apartment is large and had sufficient amenities in it to accommodate our 2-week stay. Thanks, Ivan.

Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

18 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great unit

We really enjoyed our stay here. It was clean and the layout was great. It was a perfect setup for my husband and 2 young kids. Ivan was really proactive and responsive - including pictures for the check-in process was really helpful. There was an express snack shop next door and we saw a lot of people hanging out there. It’s not in the downtown area, but still within walking distance (Faro isn’t very big). It’s across the street from the train station, down the street from the bus terminal, and has a bus stop right in front that will take you to the Faro Airport! We could literally see airplanes landing and taking off from our balcony, but it wasn’t noisy at night. The sliding glass doors had metal shades that blocked out light and noise at night, it was great. We spent a lot of time hanging out on the balconies and people watching. The only thing I will say is that, outside of the touristy spots, Faro looks largely looks in disrepair. If I could do it again, I would still chose this unit, but would probably have chosen another city to spend the bulk of our stay.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

9 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location

Our favourite accommodations of our trip. Super close to bus and train station and short trip to beach. Very comfortable for our family of five. Clean premises. Host very responsive to messages and questions.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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