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A bright living room with a dining area, a TV, and a bookshelf.
A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of a green landscape and buildings.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A blue house with a hammock, surrounded by lush greenery and flowers.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bookshelf.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Highlights

  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Ria Formosa Natural Park
2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Fuzeta, Faro District
  • Place, Ria Formosa Natural Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Falesia Beach
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Place, Albufeira Old Town Square
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sunny Ria Formosa views from Our Coastal South-Facing Elevated Apartment!

"Ceu Azul" – meaning Blue Sky is exactly what you imagine! A bright, sunny house with views you will never forget. Situated in Pinheiro, on the Ria Formosa Nature reserve, a rare, secluded and unspoilt spot in the Eastern Algarve. The nature reserve boasts many rare varieties of birdlife and here you will find them in your garden! Waking up to the sound of the sea and birds chirping in this special part of the Eastern Algarve, many of our guests do not wish to leave and return time and time again to "Ceu Azul". At the bottom of the garden a walkway and cycle route along the lagoon’s edge leads you west along the salt pans to Fuseta and East towards the stunning beach of Barril. Along the lagoons edge a short walk from Ceu Azul is a fabulous fish and seafood Restaurant, "Fialho", which is very family friendly and a joy to eat there at all times of the year… All of this right on your doorstep. It is a birdwatchers paradise and a family’s perfect holiday break, away from it all. From "Ceu Azul" you will be in easy reach of plenty of beaches and towns along the Eastern Algarve, All within a few minutes drive.

"Ceu Azul" is an elevated 2 bedroom apartment, facing south making the most of the stunning lagoon and sea views. Steps lead up to the breakfast balcony and Villa.The kitchen is fully equipped including cool boxes for day trips away, should you be tempted to explore whilst staying here. An archway leads you into the light and airy south facing lounge, overlooking the ever changing hues of the lagoon and far reaching sea view. A wood burner makes the cooler months cosy and as enjoyable as the warmer months of the year.
At the rear of Ceu Azul you will find the shower room, double bedroom and twin bed room both air conditioned (heating in the cooler months). Both of which are light, colourful and cheerfully decorated.

The elevated balcony is superb for breakfast and has a very special view over the lagoon, sea and garden of Ceu Azul. The colourful garden attracts an amazing amount of local birdlife – previous guests have recorded up to 250 birds during a week’s stay. You may even be lucky enough to see the ‘resident’ cameleon who lives in the garden. There is a patio area, with sun loungers, table and chairs, parasol and the all important barbecue. A great area for soaking up the sun and enjoying barbecues or after dinner drinks and conversations, when you stroll back from the local restaurant. Pick fresh lemons off the tree, fabulous in gin and tonic or squeezed over your favourite fish suppers.

We do hope we have thought of everything to make your stay at Ceu Azul an experience to be enjoyed over and over again.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 55869/AL
Property # 8228510
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Tavira

Located in Tavira, this villa is near the beach. Olhao Harbour and Colina Verde Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping Mall and Olhao Municipal Market. Tavira Living Science Center and Centro de Artes e Ofícios are also worth visiting.
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Fuzeta, Faro District

What's nearby

  • Ria Formosa Natural Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Old Town - 13 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Vilamoura Marina - 44 min drive - 50.5 km
  • Falesia Beach - 46 min drive - 51.2 km
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 56 min drive - 73.4 km

Getting around

  • Tavira Station - 10 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marieta’s café - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪O Kaipiroskas @ Pedras d'El Rei - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪conquistador - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bar O Farol - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪à do rui - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunny Ria Formosa views from Our Coastal South-Facing Elevated Apartment! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sunny Ria Formosa views from Our Coastal South-Facing Elevated Apartment!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sunny Ria Formosa views from Our Coastal South-Facing Elevated Apartment!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunny Ria Formosa views from Our Coastal South-Facing Elevated Apartment!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sunny Ria Formosa views from Our Coastal South-Facing Elevated Apartment! located?

Situated near the beach, this villa is steps from Ria Formosa Natural Park and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Colina Verde Golf Course. Cemetery of Anchors and Moncarapacho Museum and Chapel are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

7.2

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 7 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Check-in

7.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

7.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
RENTER BEWARE! THIS PLACE IS NOT AS PICTURED AT ALL AND IT IS FILTHY AND BUG INFESTED! Host didn't give access instructions in advance & we arrived after dark and had a very hard time getting in or reaching him. Aoartment is located on a sharp blind corner/dark dirt road. Listing pics aren't accurate. Even the furniture has changed for the worst! Place in terrible condition, filthy ancient flooring, literally holes in the walls which may help explain the BUG INFESTATION. The place is covered in ants--not just a few--they litterally swarmed and nearly covered our service dog! There are COCKROACHES AND BUGS IN THE BED, IN THE SINKS AND CRAWLING OUT OF THE DRAINS. We were covered in bug bites in our bed! There is NO AC in the main parts of the house, only wall units in each of the bedrooms. The front of the house is all windows and the porch area is shiny metal so the place is baking hot all the time or freezing cold in the bedrooms. The host was not at all helpful in remedying these issues. He refused to even provide a fan for the main rooms, The linens and sheets were of such poor quality and condition that we went to Ikea and bought cheap replacements so we could sleep. Host sent people over unannounced on 3 occassions; they were aggressive and didn't speak english so they could not help and they refused to leave--one was filming us from the street. Host literally mocked us when we asked for remedy. We had to leave after a few days and the host has refused a refund.
Stayed 22 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience, though it differs significantly from what our records and VRBO's own investigation show. For the sake of future guests and transparency: check-in was completed personally by myself through the phone that same night. When a cleanliness concern was raised days later through VRBO, we immediately sent our team to inspect and resolve it — they were refused entry, as was our cleaner. We were not given the opportunity to verify or address the issues raised (including the claim about damaged electrical equipment from a voltage mismatch, and pest concerns), because access was denied throughout. We take these matters seriously, which is why this case was reviewed in detail by VRBO and the payment provider over several weeks, and the outcome confirmed our handling of the situation. We stand behind our team, including the staff member who was treated aggressively during the property visit, with the testimony of a neighbour who saw the whole situation and with who I spoke later on. We wish you well and hope your future stays go more smoothly.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tolles Haus mit großartigem Garten

Wir haben die Zeit sehr genossen, der Garten und der Blick sind wunderschön!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

dreckig und heruntergekommen

So was dreckiges und heruntergekommenes habe ich noch nicht erlebt!!! Angebranntes verdrecktes Kochgeschirr, schmutziges Besteck und Essensreste auf den Tellern im Schrank! Wer Spinnen liebt ist hier sehr gut bedient! Die sind überall, auch im Bett. Die Fenster- und Balkontürdichtungen sind verschimmelt, die Schränke nicht geputzt, uralte Zeitungen (anno 2011) als Einlagematerial und stinken nach Moder! An meinem Aufenthalt war der Eigentümer gegenüber im Haus und hat jeden Schritt beobachtet und kontrolliert. Mal kurz weg und vergessen die Heizung abzuschalten - da war sofort die Kontrolle und die Mahnung man muss bei Verlassen des Hauses alles abstellen. Wer gerne dreckig lebt, sich gerne kontrollieren und beobachten lässt, Moder, Schimmel und Spinnen liebt, ist hier gut aufgehoben. Und damit einem nicht langweilig wird bei Ferienantritt kann man das dreckige Geschirr spülen um es benützen zu können! Ja, das hier war "was Besonderes" - überteuert und verdreckt - Sollte Ihnen sowas ebenfalls widerfahren, kontaktieren Sie sofort FEWO, melden das sofort und unverzüglich, machen Sie Fotos und ziehen Sie NICHT ein! Sie haben sonst keine Chance auf Hilfe oder Erstattung! Wer Aerger und Komplikationen sucht ist hier richtig :-)
Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 February 2024
Dear Gabriella, we acknowledged the cleaning issue and sent over a cleaning team right away after your report. You decided not to stay in the house but unfortunately the booking was not refundable. Your stay is now from one year ago and the property has been renovated to avoid humidity issues with happy clients after your visit. Thank you for your feedback. We hope to welcome you again somewhere special
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Traumhafter Ausblick

Das blaue Haus bietet einen traumhaften Blick auf die Ria Formosa. Und wir haben viele Vögel von dort beobachten können. Vom Balkon lässt sich jeder Sonnenuntergang genießen. Die Ausstattung des Hauses war gut und die Einrichtung macht einen freundlichen Eindruck. Ein sehr schöner Urlaubsort für Frühling,Sommer und Herbst. Leider ist es im Winter doch recht kalt im Haus und die großen Fenstertüren lassen die Sonne zwar auch im Winter ins Haus. Doch wird es abends sehr schnell kalt und morgens wacht man in einem kalten Haus auf.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Idyllische Lage mit Vogelgezwitscher

Wir waren bereits das zweite Mal in dem schönen blauen Häuschen und haben die Ruhe und den schönen Blick auf die nahe gelegene Lagune und das etwas entferntere Meer mit dem herrlichen Vogelgezwitscher genossen. Wenn man auf der erhöhten Terrasse oder auf der unteren Terrasse sitzt und in den Garten mit den wunderschönen Palmen blickt kann man fantastisch entspannen. Die Fotos entsprechen absolut der Realität. Das Haus ist gemütlich eingerichtet. Das Auto kann in der Garage abgestellt werden. Fußläufig befindet sich ein gutes Fischrestaurant, nach Fuseta ist es zu Fuß allerdings über eine Stunde. Man sollte hier ein Auto haben. Dann können auch Fuseta, Olhao und Tavira oder andere Orte an der Algarve besucht werden. Wir kommen gerne wieder.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ruhige Lage mit herrlichem Blick

Das Häuschen hat eine super Terrasse/Balkon mit Blick über die Lagune aufs Meer und in den kleinen Garten mit wunderschönen Palmen. Es ist sehr ruhig mit herrlichem Vogelgezwitscher. In der Nähe befindet sich ein tolles Fischlokal, ansonsten benötigt man ein Auto. Der Fußweg nach Fuseta durch das Naturschutzgebiet ist etwas umständlich mangels Überquerungsmöglichkeit über den Kanal. Innen ist das Häuschen gemütlich ausgestattet. Wir haben sehr gut geschlafen und uns insgesamt sehr wohl gefühlt und kommen gerne wieder.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Belle vue sur la ria de Formosa

Nous avons passés un bon séjour dans ce parc naturel. Promenade en vélos, kayaks, soleil, mer et belles plages.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

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