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Tranquil family villa with lovely sea view, easy stroll to centre and beach.

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Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12300 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Foz do Arelho, Leiria District
  • Obidos Lagoon
    4 min walk
  • Foz do Arelho Beach
    19 min walk
  • Grande Mercado Medieval de Obidos
    16 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Tranquil family villa with lovely sea view, easy stroll to centre and beach.

We understand that travelers are concerned about coronavirus and are being extra careful over hygiene as a result. We will ensure that there are three days between the arrival and departure of guests as long as this is a Portuguese government requirement.

Casa Elena is a sumptuous modern villa which looks onto the Obidos Lagoon Nature Reserve, itself a short hop from spectacular blue flag Foz do Arelho beach. This spacious house has 5 bedrooms, including one in its basement apartment which also has its own sitting room, bathroom, TV and cooking facilities. On the ground floor, the villa has a large dining-room/sitting room which opens directly onto the pool area with its lovely lagoon views, a fully equipped kitchen, a TV room and a laundry room. There are four bright bedrooms on the top floor, of which the master bedroom has an en-suite. There are a further two shower rooms. The upstairs balcony is a great spot from which to watch the sun go down!

Near the pool there is a barbecue area and a covered area for those who want some shade.

You can park your car away from the summer sun in the underground garage where there is room for two or three cars. While you are inside there are plenty of family DVDs and games.

Casa Elena is a two-minute walk from the shore of the lagoon where you can swim, or wade with the locals looking for shellfish, or join the flamingos for a stroll in the shallows (it might be a bit chilly if you are used to the Med)! A ten-minute walk will take you to the centre of this friendly village where there are grocers, bakers, an excellent butcher, a pharmacy etc. A stone’s throw further lies the Atlantic coast where you can eat delicious fresh fish in any of several reasonably priced local restaurants. The views from these onto the cliffs across the lagoon are glorious, particularly at sunset.

The town of Caldas da Rainha has hypermarkets, a shopping centre, a cinema showing films in English, a lovely park where you can hire a rowing-boat and a fish and a fruit market, both bursting with cheap, fresh local produce. It's only a fifteen-minute drive away.

Foz is a great place for all sorts of sorts of water sports and you can sample many of them at the local sailing school. But pride of place on the Silver Coast must go to surfing, and there is a friendly local surf school which can arrange a great experience for all the family. It’s not as hard as it looks!

Further afield, a short drive will take you to the charm of the walled town of Obidos (one of UNESCO's first world heritage sites) and its summer festival celebrating its medieval heritage, or to several top-class golf courses. Just up the coast is the town of Sao Martinho with its glorious, almost circular beach where you can enjoy a calm sea without the Atlantic surf. Beyond is the old fishing town of Nazaré, famed for its monstrous winter waves. To the north and the south stretches a beautiful coast where in many places you can walk for miles along quiet, sandy, cliff-lined beaches.

And only an hour away you can visit cosmopolitan Lisbon with its fabulous old town and pastelarias where you can eat delicious cakes.

During your stay at this villa, you're just a quick walk from Obidos Lagoon. Features include an outdoor pool and a water park. Free WiFi and a private pool are available in the villa.
  • Air-conditioned villa with private pool, kitchen and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park or swim in the outdoor pool
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Obidos Lagoon and a 2-minute drive from Escola de Vela da Lagoa
Tranquil family villa with lovely sea view, easy stroll to centre and beach. offers its guests a water park and an outdoor pool. The family-friendly Tranquil family villa with lovely sea view, easy stroll to centre and beach. also features barbecue grills, a garden, and local meal delivery service.

This Caldas da Rainha villa is smoke free.

Property manager

Ian Howie

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Fenced private pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property located in a resort
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 3,229.2 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: Occasional exceptions. Please contact us.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Please contact us if cots/high chairs are needed.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 36080/AL

Property is also known as

Tranquil Family Villa Lovely sea View Easy Stroll Centre Beach
Tranquil Family Lovely sea View Easy Stroll Centre Beach
Tranquil Family Villa Lovely sea View Easy Stroll Centre Beach
Tranquil Family Villa Lovely sea View Easy Stroll Centre Beach

Tranquil family villa with lovely sea view, easy stroll to centre and beach. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fiona D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Portugal 24
Casa Elena allowed our family to come together in a beautiful location. The villa was well equipped and any issue we had was promptly taken care of by the property management. The pool was spectacular! Thank you Ian and Francine for being great hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M., Blainville, Quebec

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay at a very spacious house!
House was very clean and spacious.. Communication with Ian was easy and quick.. Everyone in our large family appreciated the location, proximity to the lagoon, the ocean and to Lisbon.. Highly recommend this house! Thank you for your hospitality Ian and Francine..!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant location
Plenty of space and facilities for our big family group. Local town and Historic Obidos are great visits. Lagoon beaches are feally interesting and fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location and a lovely villa
We had a fabulous time. Our family age range was from 2-60 and we all enjoyed ourselves in the villa and surrounding area. Quiet and peaceful location. Recommend a car to visit nearby attractions and for supermarkets. A few hiccups at the villa but easy to get hold of owners and dealt with quickly. Made some lovely memories to last a lifetime 💕
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning views
Had a amazing stay at Ian's villa, only a 20min walk to some really nice restaurants and around 15mins to some amazing towns and beaches, highly recommend getting a car if you are staying for than a few days.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fully-appointed home in wonderful location
We stayed here with 8 family members ranging in age from 60+ down to 9. The home has everything one can ask for for a great family get away. Private pool, plenty of bathrooms, appliances utensils, and towels for everyone. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor furniture for everyone as well. It is a short walk to the lagoon or a medium walk to the centre of town to enjoy parks, cafes or restaurants. The inside of the home is spacious and has more than enough separate common rooms to provide privacy for larger groups if required.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Katharine D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely family holiday
Villa was very comfortable and well equipped. One of my adult children is keen on making pizzas and was disappointed to find no pizza oven. During our stay we had a large excavator working right up to the boundary!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great holiday
Fantastic view of the lagoon. Everything you could want in a holiday property. A real home from home.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Penny M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Villa
We had a fantastic family holiday in this beautiful villa in Foz do Arelho The villa is a good size with a lovely outdoor area , good for outdoor dining and a well maintained pool, If it drops a bit cool there is a large dining table and sitting area inside, which was perfect. We had an 11 month old with us, high chair, cot and baby walker were available for our use which was great for us not to worry about bringing any of these with us. Good WiFi signal anywhere in the villa The village is about 15/20 min walk, where you find good restaurants, bars and a couple grocery stores, I would recommend a car for your grocery trips, there are a couple of larger supermarkets about 15 drive away. The beech is lovely about 15min walk you will find bars and restaurants on the front we had a couple of really nice meals on the sea front I would highly recommend this villa, we all loved it and had a wonderful holiday Penny Murdoch
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan P., Kansas City, MO, US

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing home in an amazing location
Our family and another couple stayed at Ian's lovely home for 6 days last week - our party included six adults and a five-month old baby. The house is in an excellent, quiet location just outside Foz do Arelho, and is a quick 10-15 minute walk to the lagoon beach, the Atlantic side beach another quick 5 minutes, with many local beachside eateries along the way. It is a perfect location for quick day trips to Sintra, Obidos, Coimbra, the Douro valley, Nazare, Peniche, or up to Porto. It is also a quick 70-minute drive to the Lisbon metropolitan area and the airport. The house is roomy, quiet, with a downstairs bed/bath/kitchenette space that was perfect for our son and his wife and baby. The pool was lovely and where we spent much of our time. All amenities were very much appreciated: the dishwasher, washing machine, drying line outside the laundry room, WiFi (which did have to be tweaked mid-visit), cooking accessories, electric shades, pool lounges, and bikes. Everything we needed was there, with complete written info about everything in the house in a binder. The couple of minor issues that developed were quickly and easily taken care of by Ian and his property manager Allison, who were incredibly responsive. I would unhesitatingly recommend this property - it was a delightful vacation for all of us.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Roman P., Kyiv

A lovely place with a good location
Thank you Ian. We spent two nice weeks in your house and really enjoyed this quiet and peaceful place. The villa is well equipped and had enough place for 11 adults. When we booked the villa we had concerns about the size of the house but in reality, it was bigger than shown on the website. I hope we will stay there again.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cherokee B.

Fantastic
Thank you so much Ian, for all of your help in the run up to our holiday. We couldn't have asked for a nicer place, everything you needed was there! The villa was just beautiful & the pool was perfect. I do hope to be able to visit again in the future, there is so much more to see. I do wish we had hired a car now, but this is something to consider for next time. We found the most fantastic taxi company that more than met our needs. Thank you again.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

richard a.

Perfect holiday villa
Superb villa in a quiet private location yet only a few minutes stroll to beaches and restaurants. Spacious bedrooms, most with great views of the lagoon and very comfortably furnished throughout. Owner extremely helpful and considerate. A bumper welcome pack was much appreciated while "extras" like the 4 mountain bikes and extensive DVD and book collections were a real bonus particularly for the younger members of our family group. Would highly recommend for families or groups.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sue A.

Lovely villa, has everything you need to make your stay comfortable and easy.
We had a family holiday at Casa Elena, children and adults, 12 people altogether. The pool was definitely the favourite with children and grown-ups alike. Lots of laughter and fun times in the pool with the inflateables and water squirters. The villa is very well equipped, everything you need In the villa and round the pool. We used the bbq a couple of nights, and ate out one night in Foz. Very reasonable prices and large portions. We all tried clams which most of us had not eaten before and they were amazing, Really peaceful location with amazing views. We walked to the beach at Foz and loved it. Lots of clean soft sand. We watched the surfers, collected pebbles and shells and the more adventurous of the family had a dip in the Atlantic. Our visit to the Buddha Eden Gadens at Quinta dos Loridos was a big hit with all of the family. Well worth a visit and not expensive. Another great day out was at Óbidos where we walked the castle wall and explored the inner town. If you want to visit a great beach try Peniche, this was a beach that we returned to as it was perfect for swimming or just paddling which our 2 and 4 year olds preferred. Nazare was beautiful too and a must to visit. As we had booked an early evening flight home we had time to enjoy the Oeanarium in Lisbon, not cheap but it was a great way to spend a couple of hours before heading for the airport. We met Jose who looks after the pool and garden, very nice and speaks perfect English. All in all we could not recommend Casa Elana highly enough. Right from the owner who was very helpful to the smallest well thought out detail in the villa. A fab time was had by all and the memories of our holiday at the villa will be happy ones.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Tanya M.

A lovely property situated in a fantastic location.
This lovely house was situated in a quiet, very safe feeling, cul-de-sac and had the most amazing views. All the way through the process Ian, the property owner, was friendly and prompt to reply to questions. The house was clean and well equipped, the pool was very big with a good depth to the deep end and the BBQ area was great.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steven A.

Fantastic villa high quality and excellent views.
Great villa very well presented and clean. Good layout and sun terrace with pool. Great views overlooking the lagoon. Nice quiet secluded area but would say a car is a must. Well worth the trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful home in an amazing location near a superb beach
We booked this villa which looks good on the website, however we were pleasantly surprised when we entered the villa which was much much better in reality than shown on the website. The lounge/dinning room is a lot bigger than shown and the views from the large window is just breathtaking. One evening we watched the sun set just picturesque. The nearby beach is not overcrowded and mainly locals, so very authentic Portuguese feel about it. All the restaurants we tried nearby served tasty food. We didn't have a car but managed with the buses and taking taxis, however next time we visit I think I will definitely hire a car. Overall a very enjoyable stay at this lovely modern villa that's so well equipped. Will most certainly stay there again.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

Spacious, modern, well appointed villa with amazing views
We shared Casa Elena with another family, all with older teenagers. The house was very spacious and accommodated our group very easily, with plenty of space to spare, and plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms for everyone to be comfortable and at ease. We found the house easy to use whilst also very chic. We felt at home and could relax immediately. The outdoor space was very nice too, with large BBQs, and enough garden and pool furniture for everyone. There was plenty of inflatables to have fun with in the pool, and bicycles for those that wanted. The cul-de-sac in which Casa Elana is felt very safe. The views from the main garden area, living area, and 3 of the bedrooms over the lagoon are simply amazing. Everything was as per the pictures. The area is lovely too. Foz itself has a good choice of restaurants along the sea/Laguna front ( we had dinner at Marisol 3 nights out of 7... you must have the pulpo and the large cockles cooked with garlic and butter , together width the homemade round chips), and an amazing jazz-themed bar in the centre of the village where they serve a very nice cocktail! 10 min drive away is Caldas, with a superb daily fruit and vegetable market, where you find great quality local produce very cheap. There is also a good Leclerc for all groceries. We visited Nazare (biggest wave in the world, also nice fort/lighthouse well worth the €1.50 to get in), Peniche (good beaches to go in the sea), Obidos (make sure you have good shoes to be able to do the walk round to top of the fortified walls) - all within 40 min drive. Also went to Sintra (1hr away) on a day with less good weather which turned out to be a good call as it would have been a bit hot otherwise! The whole Atlantic coast in Portugal is very windy and Foz is no exception. However it is very beautiful and the people are so friendly. Ian, the owner, was very helpful with everything from beginning to end. I'd definitely recommend staying at Casa Elena for a relaxing holiday in a beautiful and quiet part of Southern Europe.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Knut J.

Beautiful house and a beautiful place. The matrasses could have been softer.
Very Nice place and house.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Dominique P.

Feedback foz de arelho
Emplacement très sympa avec superbe vue et piscine très agréable. Propreté médiocre et chambre au sous sol avec forte odeur désagréable d’humidité. Manque quelques ustensiles de cuisine. La vue, l’organisation de la maison, et le calme du quartier était super. Région intéressante avec beaucoup à visiter dans un rayon de 50 km
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malin A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great villa
Great villa with plenty of space, a fantastic view and s very Nice pool!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Celina P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantástica
Casa com vista fabulosa, muito bem organizada e decorada. Piscina muito limpa
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ana C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay
amazing clean house, great location!

8/10 Good

roberto l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Preciosa casa, buena localizacion
Buena relacion calidad precio
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

irene g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Casa y sitio estupendos
El propietario muy atento a todo y la casa fenomenal salvo un colchón del piso de abajo que habria que mejorar
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020