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Your ideal, affordable place in the sun! St-Luzia apt. with sea-view.

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Property grounds
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 449 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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 ideal, affordable place in the sun! St-Luzia apt. with sea-view.

Casita Das Andainas as been given a official licence from Tavira for tourisme rental. It is on the 2nd floor with the terrace on the 3th. Floor facing south with BBQ, 2 long chairs, table, four chairs, sink and a fridge for cold drinks. You will want to enjoy the evenings with a nice glass of wine watching the sunset and observe the fisherman coming back from the sea with their fresh catch or watch the locals play the very popular game of petanque on the square a small distance away.
The apt is divided into 1 sleeping room, furnished with a comfortable double bed and 1 bathroom with bath and bidet. The living room-kitchen is at the other end of the corridor with bay-windows overlooking the quiet street Das Andainas with her palms and other mature trees on a well kept lawn. The kitchen is well equipped for easy meals or for elaborate dinners. The owner put a special touch on the lighting to create a warm and cosy atmosphere. Casita Das Andainas is also equipped with flat-screen tv dvd/cd, books and games. And if you feel lazy you can always grab a bite across the street. You have a choice of several restaurants and snack-bars that offer the fresh catch of the day at a modest price.

Property manager

Michelle (owner)

Languages

Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German, Portuguese

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: smoking allowed on the roof terrace

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 527 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 25 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: house trained under surveillance of the owner

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Camping cot and high chair available. 2 double bed

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
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 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
Property Registration Number 679/AL

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Your Ideal Affordable Place Sun St-luzia Apt. Sea-view Apartment
Your Ideal Affordable Place Sun St-luzia Apt. Sea-view
Your Ideal Affordable Place Sun St-luzia Apt. Sea-view Apartment
Your Ideal Affordable Place Sun St-luzia Apt. Sea-view Apartment

About the area

Map
SANTA-LUZIA, TAVIRA, EAST ALGARVE

What's nearby

  • Tavira Castle - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Old Town - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping Mall - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Roman Bridge - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Ilha de Tavira Beach - 11 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Tavira Station - 4 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Barril Beach Café
  • ‪Restaurante Zé Maria & Lita - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ritmo Local - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Biotequim - ‬4 min drive
  • Blue Beach Bar

Frequently asked questions

Is Your ideal, affordable place in the sun! St-Luzia apt. with sea-view. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

Where is Your ideal, affordable place in the sun! St-Luzia apt. with sea-view. located?

This family-friendly Tavira apartment building is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Ria Formosa Natural Park, Terra Estreita Beach and Palacio da Galeria Museum. Casa das Portas and Sao Jose Church are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Your ideal, affordable place in the sun! St-Luzia apt. with sea-view. Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 113 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 113 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 113 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 113 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 113 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gonzalo C., A Estrada, Spain

Liked: Cleanliness
A really nice stay
We recommend the apartment and the village, a very pleasant atmosphere. The communication with the host was always right and quick, and the place has everything you need for a memorable vacation.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lynn D., Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Octopus Capital
Enjoyed the quaint village of Santa Luzia…Michelle the owner was great to deal with and responded quickly to any queries we had. The location in the eastern part of the Algarve gave us opportunity to explore the areas that are removed from the very touristy parts of the Algarve…Loved the immense beaches!
Stayed 31 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Fishing Village close to Tavira
Loved the location, just 3.5 km from Tavira centre, on the top floor of a three story condo building, in the quiet fishing village of Santa Luzia. There is only one tourist shop with hand made ceramic seaside themed ornaments but Tavira is close by and has lots of shops. AND, in Santa Luzia there must be 30 places to either eat or drink and four of them are within 100 m of the front door. Our suite was as advertised and our hostess, Michelle, went out of her way to pick us up in Tavira on our check-in day. The suite was well equipped and included basic condiments and toilet paper and paper towels. It was great to have internet and satelite TV. We found the bed very comfortable. Michelle made sure we knew how to operate the various appliances and, if we needed them, manuals were kept handy. We enjoyed the roof top terrace and the view of the water. A little updating of the drapery and table linens wouldn't hurt but the suite was clean and we had no complaints. As with everywhere in Portugal there is a resident in the building with a dog that barked a lot but there's nothing Michelle can do about that. After a while we got used to it. Overall, a very good experience.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
A great stay in Santa Luzia! A cozy apartment with a wonderful rooftop deck Wish we could have stayed longer
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Robin C., Ashford

Enjoyable stay
Apartment is quite basic but comfortable. Good kitchen facilities and bed was good. Shower was good but we found stepping into the bath a bit of a pain. Living area quite dark due to the trees outside but thankfully with the wonderful weather and roof terrace we weren't inside much. Dog on the ground floor a pain and even though the owner assured us it would not bite we weren't convinced. overall we had a lovely month and enjoyed the local food.
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gonzalo C., A Estrada, Spain

Liked: Cleanliness
Um apartamento muito engraçado
O apartamento é muito giro, tal e como se descreve nas informações e fotos, calmo e fresco. A comunicação com a Michelle realmente ótima, sempre atenta e pronta para resolver quaisquer pormenor. Adoramos e recomendamos para quem procura um lugar calmo e relaxante à beira do mar.
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Mike S., Nottingham

Santa Luzia
Property slightly disappointing. Description not overly accurate. Previous occupants items left behind. Santa Luzia itself is wonderful. Extremely relaxing.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely apartment
This is a compact and tidy apartment, with everything you need as a couple. The kitchen area is well equipped - we ate in for three of the seven nights we spent here. The roof terrace area is just wonderful, spectacular views over the Ria Formosa and plenty of room for having breakfast, evening drinks or just soaking up the rays! The location is ideal, on the Tavira side of Santa Luzia, which is a lovely quiet fishing village, but one with a number of good restaurants (we recommend Vincents!) Michelle was an excellent host - easy to communicate with and very helpful. There is a slight issue with the electricity tripping, but we found that as long as we were careful not use too many other appliances when the oven was in use, we didn't have a problem. Thanks Michelle.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

bob R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Overall it was nice and Michelle came to the bus station to pick us up which was appreciated. We had an issue with the outside key trying to get back in after we went to the grocery store. I tried everything to no avail, neighbours were helpful and after an hour or so the owners friend came by. I had tried to reach the owner but was not successful. The friend called the owner and reached her right away. Turns out the key needed to be “jiggled” a little. After taking to the owner she expressed she should have told us that. We had no other key issues afterwards. Just be aware of that and ask about it. Also be mindful with having too much plugged in or the breaker will trip. The owner did explain this to me but l still tripped the breaker, l had the mini split on for heat and had turned on a small heater in the bathroom because it was cold. Other than these issues, it’s a very nice apartment and has a lovely place up on the rooftop to lounge and has a lovely lovely view up there. Lastly it’s like 4 euros to take an Uber onto Travira and Travira is amazinggggg. This was a good probe for this apparent no doubt.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
Thanks to Michelle - she was very attentive and helpful and went beyond the call of duty. Very comfortable and scenic terrace.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul B., Falmouth, Maine

Liked: Cleanliness
One Week Stay
The owners were exceptional. When I arrived, they met me at the train station and took me to a grocery store to buy some provisions before taking me to the rental. When I was unable to arrange a taxi to take me back to the train station, they picked me up at a very early hour and took me back to the train station so I could depart on time. Well above and beyond the call of duty!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S., Telford, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice apartment in a charming town
The whole process of renting this apartment was went very smoothly. Excellent communication with the owner. The apartment we very clean and comfortable and my only complaint was with the owner of the noisy dog on the ground floor. Santa Luzia is a very good base for a holiday in this area. Charming little town with brilliant restaurants.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M., Manchester, England

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely apartment in superb Santa Luzia
We stayed here for a month in June/July. The apartment is situated at the end of Santa Luzia on the way out to Tavira, the nearest larger town, on a quiet street. There are 4 restaurants on the immediate block and loads more less than 5 mins walk away on the waterfront and backstreets of Santa Luzia. The waterfront is picture postcard perfection. The apartment itself is on the second floor and has one bedroom with a large comfortable double bed and loads of storage space. A well equipped bathroom with a shower over the bath. A living room with a 32 inch LCD TV and satellite TV, a superbly efficient air conditioning unit, a sofa bed and a dining table for 4 people. The kitchen is superbly equipped with everything you could need pot, pans, crockery and utensil wise. There is an induction hob and electric fan oven, a large fridge with a smaller freezer on top and a washing machine. There is also a coffee machine, electric juicer, stick blender, kettle and a toaster. We needed for nothing during our month here. There is a wonderful roof terrace accessed by one flight of steps right outside our flat with 2 sun loungers with padded seating, a table with 4 chairs, a sink and a BBQ. The view from up there of the ferry to the beach and the fishing trawlers going out each evening with a backdrop of the Ria Formosa and the Atlantic was simply magical. It was so peaceful up there. There is plentiful free parking on the street outside. There are small supermarkets in Santa Luzia but also an many in nearby Tavira. The nearest is Lidl 5 minutes away by car. Our host Michelle is super easy to deal with by phone, email or WhatsApp and will assist you, in the unlikely event you have any problems, with anything you may need or have issues with quickly. In fact we had issues with the wifi broadband and it transpired we had used up the monthly allowance of data in our first week here streaming tennis. We were unaware of there being a cap. Michelle looked into the issue of buying more data, which we said we would of course pay for, and ended up upgrading us to faster and unlimited wifi within 48 hours. Amazing service above and beyond our expectation for which we were and are still exceptionally grateful. This part of the Algarve coast is utterly beautiful and unspoilt. We have already booked to return not only to this area next year but also to Michelle's apartment as it has everything we need from a vacation home. Thank you Michelle and Willem
Stayed 31 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sorina R., North Carolina, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice and cozy.
Perfect size apartment with a nice terrace on the top floor. Close proximity to Tavira and Plaia de Barril.
Stayed 30 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie L., UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Well equipped property in a perfect Location
We were welcomed by Michelle’s husband who showed us everything we needed to know about in the well equipped apartment. The apartment is compact but fine for 2 people and the roof terrace has chairs, table and loungers with cushions and an umbrella is kept in the apartment. It is in a perfect position a short walk to the promenade with views across the river to the sea. There are numerous restaurants and cafe bars. It is only 5 minutes drive to Tavira which is a lovely historic town. We intend to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim M., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter away from the cold
We spent 2 months at the condo and had a lovely time. The property is exactly as pictured. Dealing with Michelle was very easy especially considering Covid we had to delay a year, she was very understanding. We would book the condo again when we return to Santa Luzia.
Stayed 62 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

K M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely and well located apartment
The apartment was as pictured and described, with a lovely peaceful roof balcony and a good kitchen. Communication with Michelle was excellent and the location is ideal; no need for a car as restaurants and a supermercado are nearby. A great base for exploring Tavira and the surrounding area.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sune J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place for vacatiom
We stayed for three week and liked it very much. We used the grill almost every evening. Michelle and Willem are very nice and helpful

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Stayed for a week September 2019 at this lovely apartment. Spent most of our evenings enjoying the view from the terrace with a glass of Portuguese wine. Would definitely stay at this apartment again.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Denise D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a relaxing holiday . A beautiful location
Great contact with Michelle and Wilhem . Our only disappointment was that in website it states there was a hot tub on roof terrace but that was not the case . The apartment is great and everything and more that you need . Our first visit to Portugal and won’t be our last .
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Andrew E.

Liked: Cleanliness
12 day stay
Lovely clean and well organised apartment. Owner had thought of everything one could possibly need, this was outstanding. St Luzia remains a lovely atmospheric place to stay. Would recommend apartment. Thank you.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Clive S.

Our stay in Santa Luiza
The apartment was well equipped with the basics, superb value for money. Mechelle and willum were very helpful we shall return
Stayed 28 nights in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth T.

Santa luzia is a lovely relaxing town.
The apartment is in a nice situation but is in need of up-date. A background heating system would make a difference as we experience the place to be extremely cold. I 'm sorry to say I feel it was dirty, it was not up to a standard I would expect. The appliances all need replacing.
Stayed 26 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

David W., Sudbury, Suffolk, England

A good place to relax, enjoy the sun and the views!
Michelle was very friendly and welcoming, contactable before and throughout our stay and willing to help and answer our questions, for example translating a message left on our car that they were going to resurface the road! She even suggested an alternative parking space! The apartment was comfortable and had all the facilities that we needed, the only slight drawback was that there was no direct access to the roof terrace. However this small inconvenience was more than compensated for by the view, refrigerator, sink, barbeque and comfortable sun beds. The apartment is within easy walking distance of the harbour, restaurants and a couple of small supermarkets, the larger supermarkets are 10 minutes away by car in Tavira. Barril Beach on Ihla de Tavira, accessed by ferry or by a pedestrian bridge at Pedras de El-Rei and then a mini train ride and Manta Rota Beach, further away towards the Spanish Border, are highly recommended as they are mainly unspoilt and large so that there is plenty of room for everyone Thank you for providing the place for the rest and relaxation we needed
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Angela M.

Santa Luzia Property
Great location, competitive pricing, new sun beds on lovely south facing terrace, more than adequate facilities/amenities however lack of air conditioning in bedroom means 4 star rather than 5
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018