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

Riverside apartment with kitchen and patio

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all commodities available for B.B.Q. with small fridge and sink on the terrace
stunning view of the Ria Formosa and the sea from the private terrace.
The owner recently added a wood pergola for a better shady area.
enjoy life on the the terrace with all the commodities
Comfortable main bedroom, with lots of light and storage.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 449 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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SANTA-LUZIA, TAVIRA, EAST ALGARVE
  • Place, Tavira Castle
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Roman Bridge
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Town
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

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.
No lift.
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 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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 21
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Camping cot and high chair available. 2 double bed
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
House trained under surveillance of the owner
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed on the roof terrace

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
The electricity and water consumption is not included in monthly rental with 50% discount. The rates are 0.17€ per KwH and water €7,00/m2.
We offer free pick up at the bus station and train station of Tavira. Faro airport is €40.

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
Property Registration Number 679/AL

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tavira

Located in Tavira, this apartment is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Alvaro de Campos Municipal Library and Tavira Tower are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cabanas Beach and Ria Formosa Natural Park. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and ecotours nearby.
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SANTA-LUZIA, TAVIRA, EAST ALGARVE

What's nearby

  • Tavira Castle - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Roman Bridge - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Old Town - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping Mall - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Ilha de Tavira Beach - 19 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Nora @ Pedras d'El Rei - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mesa Farta - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪come na gaveta - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cais de Santa Luzia Bar & Café - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Justo - ‬2 min walk

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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 128 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

melania a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property with a lovely terrace. Close to restaurants, Tavira and other locations in the area. We had a very pleasant stay and I would certainly recommend. Thank you Michelle
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

Pleasant stay

This was our first experience using a VRBO and Michelle was excellent to deal with and very helpful. She always responded promptly to any questions and was extremely helpful upon our arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Maureen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very accessible and responsive.Location was excellent and parking excellent.Really enjoyable but of course nothing is perfect. The bathtub was slippery and hot water is at a premium.The pillows need to be changed because they are a bit old. The tv took a lot of navigating to get to watch and because we are bedtime tv watchers we missed that.Overall we would stay here again. Tavira is nice and no crowds so very friendly .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nicolas M.

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

Nice stay

Good expérience in the tavira neighbourood. Localistion is good, parking easy . 2 nd floor without elevator. At 3 rd floor you have the nice terrasse with BBQ. Enjoy
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

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

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

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

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

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

Norbert O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fühlten uns rundrum wohl
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

St-Amour M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tout était parfait ! L'appartement est très bien situé. Vous êtes à distance de marche des restaurants, épicerie, plage et même du pont Romain de Tavira! Michèle est très accueillante ! J y retournerais sans hésiter
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ludwig D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gut ausgestattete Ferienwohnung in einer weitestgehend ruhigen Lage mit schöner Terrasse.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keven L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
well locates. Very close from many restaurants. Also few minutes only from Tavira by car.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lyanca B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Een leuk verblijf gehad. Vriendelijke ontvangst.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warda A.

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

Heerlijk appartement

Michelle is een hartelijke gastvrouw. Ze legde ons precies uit wat we kunnen doen. Het appartement is klein, maar wel knus. We voelden ons meteen thuis. De keuken is goed voorzien. De trappenhal is erg netjes en schoon. Voor een fantastisch uitzicht moet je via de trappenhal naar het enorme terras waar ieder appartement een eigen plek heeft. Jammer dat we daar elke keer de trap voor moeten nemen. Het complex zelf is best wel aan een nieuwe verfbeurt toe. Het ligt ingeklemd tussen 5 restaurants. Keuze genoeg. Als je naar het zandstrand van Tavira wil : op 5 minuten lopen neem je de Ferry die je ernaar toe brengt. Houd je van vis: ga naar mercado principale ( 5 minuten met de auto) en daar vind je diverse soorten verse vis. ‘S avonds lekker flaneren op de boulevard. Deze zouden ze mooier en aantrekkelijker mogen inrichten. Ik beveel het appartement van Michelle ten zeerste aanWat ik een minpunt vind: In het huis: de badkamer heeft geen douche en de toiletpot staat niet praktisch opgesteld. In de omgeving: er is geen bakkerij te vinden voor vers brood
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claude V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
L'endroit, l'appartement et le toit terrasse vue mer sont parfaits pour découvrir l'Algarve !
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Reiner W.

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

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Stayed 28 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rosa-Maria c.

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

Séjour Février

Bel appartement,bien équipé,confortable.Quartier sécuritaire,tranquille,idéal pour de longues marches dans les salines,champs et bord de mer.beaucoup de restaurants et café.Domage que la terrasse ne soit pas meublé pendant l'hiver a cause des risque de pluie et tempête.
Stayed 31 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

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

Short stay

Lovely apartment just right for two people.Great roof terrace unfortunately we did not take advantage of it as weather not good.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

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

About the host

Hosted by Michelle (owner)

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Michelle and Willem been married for 31 years.She is from Canada, Montreal. Speaks French, English, Dutch and Portuguese. Her husband is from Holland has a captain´s licence and speaks Dutch, English, German, Arabic,, French, Hivrit and Portuguese. They have been living in Portugal for the last 16 years with their daughter Suzanne. Casita das Andainas is their second apt here in the Algarve for holiday rental. With their experience they aim to answer all your expectations and wishes.

Why they chose this property

Years ago we discovered Santa-Luzia and found it to be an authentic, friendly small fishing village.
Walking along the boulevard on the river bank we feel that time slows down here to a peaceful rhythm.
It´s easy to enjoy simple things like a nice coffee in the morning on one of the plenty sunny terraces watching the fisherman going out to sea. Or sipping a nice wine on a peaceful evening while the aquatic birds fly once more over the lagoon to find their resting ground for the night.
This particular region of the east Algarve is known as the Polvo coast, the coast of the octopus, for most of
the octopus caught in the Algarve comes from Santa-Lucia.The restaurants along the boulevard all have their own recipes for delicious octopus dishes.
The overall genuine atmosphere of the place made us decide to buy an apartment for tourist rental and,eventually, our own old age.

What makes this property unique

The main features of this apt is the lovely well maintained street with it's mature trees and the proximity of the RiaFormosa Nature Reserve with the Ilha Estreita beach.The apt. itself has a comfortable feeling to it because of the quality of the wood finish and glazed doors. The terrace with its breath-taking sea-view has the perfect size for sun bathing, family barbecue or just lazy days. Its a quiet street even in the high season, you are just far enough to be away from it all and close enough to join in, a small walk away.

Languages:

English, French, German, Portuguese, Dutch, Arabic

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