Title: Your Getaway between Waves and Smiles Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Your Getaway between Waves and Smiles Apartment with patio, a short walk to Costa Nova Beach ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102870000/102865500/102865484/79974a69.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102870000/102865500/102865484/38c1324f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102870000/102865500/102865484/1ef7cd1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102870000/102865500/102865484/a964a55b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102870000/102865500/102865484/a2738d5a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Just 100 meters from the beach, this charming apartment offers a cozy retreat for 2 to 4 people. Unwind on the sunny terrace, perfect for enjoying meals or relaxing after a day at the beach. 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Your Getaway between Waves and Smiles Ground floor apartment, located 100 meters from the beach and 300 meters from the ria. Comfortably accommodates 2 to 4 people. They have a fully equipped kitchenette for preparing meals, which can be enjoyed in the living room. The entire house receives natural light and opens onto a sheltered and sunny terrace that is perfect for enjoying the return at the end of the day, taking a post-beach shower, a meal, reading a book, relaxing. It has a free garage. The decor is inspired by old fishermen's huts, the colors of Morocco and vintage details. The tiles used reflect the conjunction of these trends, as they are old and, being typically Portuguese, their color evokes Morocco. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) - 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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 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 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 116721/AL ## About the area Ilhavo is home to this apartment. Museu de Aveiro and Museu de Arte Nova are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Forte da Barra and Aveiro Cathedral. Vaga Splash Water Park and Friendship Ties Bridge are also worth visiting. [Visit our Ilhavo travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ilhavo.dx6034612) [View more Apartments in Ilhavo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ilhavo-Apartments.d6034612-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=40.619858,-8.749157&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:em%7DvFfykt%40%3FU%3FS%3FS%40U%3FS%40S%40U%40S%40SBS%40S%40SBUBSBSBSBSDQBSDSDSBQDSDQFSDQFQFQDSFOFQFQFQHQFOHOFQHOHOHOHOHOHMJOJMHMJOJKHMJMJMLKJKJKJKLKJKLKLILIJILILILILGNGLGLGLGNGLELGNELENCNELCNELCNCNANCLANANANANAN%3FL%3FNAN%40N%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBNBLDNBNDLBNDLDNFLDLFLFNFLFLFLFLHLHLHLHLHJHLJLJJJLJJJJJJJJLJLJLJLJLHLJLHNHLHNJNHNHNFNHPFNHPFNFPHPFPFPDPFPDPFPDRDPDRDPDRBRDRBRBPBRBRBRBTBR%40R%40R%40RBR%3FT%40R%40R%3FT%40R%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FRAT%3FRARAT%3FRCRARARATCRCRCRCRCRCRCREPCREREPEREREPGPEPGREPGPGPIPGNGPINGPINGNININKNININILKLINKLKLKLKJKLKJKLKJMJKJMHMJKHMJMHMHMFMHMFMHMFOFMDMFMFODMDODMDOBODMBOBOBOBM%40O%40OBM%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAO%3FOAOCMAOAOCOCMCOCMEOCOEMEOEMEMGOEMGMGMGOIMGMIMGMIKIMKMIMKKIMKKKKKKMMKKMKKIMKMKMIOKMKMIOIOIOIOIOIOGOIQGOIQGOGQGQGQEQGSGQEQGQESESCQESESCQESCSCSCSCSCSASAUCSASASASAU%3FSAS%3FU%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=qB2PFeFfQKjb_LmHIkbqBm48g9A=) Gafanha da Encarnação, Aveiro ### What's nearby - Costa Nova Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Barra Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles - Aveiro Salt Pans - 12 min drive - 10.0 miles - Ria de Aveiro - 13 min drive - 10.2 miles - Aveiro Cathedral - 13 min drive - 10.5 miles ### Getting around - Aveiro Station - 18 min drive - Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 74 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Restaurante Leme - ‬5 min drive - ‪Smokehouse Bar-BQ - ‬7 min drive - ‪Restaurante Dóri - ‬10 min walk - ‪Marisqueira Costa Nova - ‬9 min walk - ‪Restaurante do Clube de Vela da Costa Nova - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Your Getaway between Waves and Smiles pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Your Getaway between Waves and Smiles? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Your Getaway between Waves and Smiles? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Your Getaway between Waves and Smiles located? > Situated in Ilhavo, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Costa Nova Beach and Barra Beach. Forte da Barra and Vaga Splash Water Park are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Your Getaway between Waves and Smiles Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### LAURIE L. 27 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Could have better patio accuracy It was accurate as photos, however patio was not set up, so I could not be out there at table.i tried to set up but couldn’t work umbrella ##### LAURIE L. 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