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

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 449 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Kitchen island
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee grinder

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

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

  • Near the sea
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 527 sq ft (49 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Contactless check-out available

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
Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated 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 679/AL

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation 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 neighborhood

Map
SANTA-LUZIA, TAVIRA, EAST ALGARVE

What's nearby

  • Tavira Castle - 5 min drive
  • Old Town - 5 min drive
  • Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping Mall - 5 min drive
  • Roman Bridge - 6 min drive
  • Ilha de Tavira Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Tavira Station - 4 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 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 55 lbs 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 mi (3 km).

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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

Stephen K.

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

8/10 Good

Lynn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
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

Steven S.

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

Rachel D.

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

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

8/10 Good

K M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Brilliant Apartment
The apartment was really nice, clean and tidy. Everything you need for a great holiday. The roof terrace is an added bonus where you can catch the late rays of sun and enjoy sitting there having a drink. Thank you, Michelle and Willem, for letting us stay in your lovely apartment.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

Mike S., Nottingham

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
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

6/10 Okay

Robin C., Ashford

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
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

8/10 Good

Denise D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
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

10/10 Excellent

Paul B., Falmouth, Maine

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

Ian L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

graham h., Caerleon, Wales, UK

Wonderful holiday and great apartment
2 way transfers from airport by Willhem were reliable and good value. Apartment is as described and shown on the website. Apartment is in a quiet block and is very convenient for beaches, transport, restaurants and bars of Santa Luzia. Upstairs roof terrace and BBQ were used for our meals with great views over the Ria Formosa and toward Tavira. The apartment was well equipped and spotlessly clean. We would have reviewed our stay as 5*, but unfortunately the bedroom A/C unit was out of order, as was the small fridge on the roof terrace; both these points were explained to us on arrival. A large fan was available in lieu of the air conditioning unit. We will certainly consider booking this apartment again when we next return to Santa Luzia.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2016

8/10 Good

bob R.

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

David M., Manchester, England

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

8/10 Good

Frank K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gut
Gut
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Refúgio em Santa Luzia
Apartamento com todas as comodidades necessárias, muito bem localizado, a uns passinhos do barco para a praia da Terra Estreita! Vista do terraço maravilhosa! Proprietária muito simpática e atenciosa!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

natalia g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excelente
El apartamento está en una zona muy tranquila. Tiene todas las comodidades, la distribución es perfecta y su terraza. Michelle, un encanto!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gonzalo C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Claudia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a good choice
Great apartment, good communications with host, great location. Will return
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Carolina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Family summer vacation
We recently stayed at Michelle's apartment in Santa Luzia and had a nice experience. The apartment was very clean, conveniently close to the town center, and the perfect size for a couple with a baby. We were especially grateful for the crib and high chair that the host provided for our baby. On the downside, we felt that there was a bit too much furniture and decorative items for a holiday home, but this is a personal preference. Additionally, a dishwasher would be a valuable addition to the apartment. Unfortunately, due to external factors (renovation work), we could only use the terrace with barbecue towards the end of our stay. However, the host kindly compensated us for the inconvenience.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonio F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 estrelas.
Muito boa.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Carlos C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bastante bien
Bastante bien
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

helene b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joli point de vue de la terrasse
3 Restaurants à proximité dont la fréquentation entraîne un peu de bruit en soirée - sinon bon emplacement et propriétaire très agréable - appartement bien équipé
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024