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Sea views and easy beach access in completely renovated historic house

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Beach
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 270 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Santa Luzia, Faro
  • Tavira Tower
    5 min drive
  • Mother Church of Santa Maria do Castelo
    5 min drive
  • Tavira Castle
    5 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    32 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sea views and easy beach access in completely renovated historic house

Sea views and easy beach access. New addition to a beautiful hundred year old traditional house with expansive outdoor spaces.

Perfect summer living for a couple. In the historic core of Santa Luzia, steps from the beach ferry and on a calm residential, cobblestoned street.

This rental is for a large apartment with indoor/outdoor living spaces and a private entrance. Everything is new and expansive with +13 foot ceilings (4m). Apartment is approximately 750 square feet (~70 sm) with ~1000SF (~90sm) of terraces and outdoor space.

Max occupancy: two adults
No smoking or pets

The space

This apartment is a new and tasteful addition to a hundred year old, traditional and ornate facade house. The bedroom is completely enclosed and the kitchen and living areas are covered but open air. If needed, new large glass sliding doors can be closed to keep out wind while enjoying the view.

Special features include a partially open air kitchen, gourmet stainless steel BBQ and custom-created tile (azulejo) throughout.

This is an apartment built onto a traditional, standalone village home. The ground floor home will be unoccupied whenever the apartment is rented and guests will have exclusive and private use of all the property's outdoor spaces and the apartment during their stay.

Guest access

Guests have exclusive and private access to all outdoor areas of the home, in addition to the studio apartment.

These include:
Ground Floor Courtyard: Inner courtyard with heated beach shower
Mid-level Terrace: Sun terrace in front of the covered living area with hammock.
Upper-level Terrace: Very large terrace with lagoon, sea, mountain and town rooftop views. Lounge chairs.

Please note the home does have stairs ( see pictures) and the studio apartment is on the mid-level.

Other things to note

Central location:
- Beach ferry: 5 minute walk to Terra Estreita Beach ferry
- Waterfront restaurants: 2 minute walk
- Barril Beach: 10 minute bike ride or 30 minute stroll on new walking path
- Tavira: 10 minute drive to historic center

About the town:
Santa Luzia is a calm fisherman village with award winning beaches and easy access to beautiful historic Tavira. The town sits on the Ria Formosa Natural Park, a lagoon and barrier island preserve rich in biodiversity and a birdwatcher's paradise. Come here to enjoy long dune beaches, relax and eat well. This is the other Algarve.

Map Pin Location: Please note that system map incorrectly places the house location on the beach side barrier island. This is incorrect-- no construction is allowed on the beach island. This property is in the historic core of Santa Luzia and is on the 'second line' of homes- the shortest distance from the waterfront without having to be directly next to the restaurants and waterfront foot traffic.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Ria Formosa Natural Park. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 1.5 bathrooms in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Steps from Ria Formosa Natural Park and a 2-minute drive from Barril Beach
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Languages

English, Portuguese

Property amenities

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the city centre
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

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)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 753 sq ft (70 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.
  • Note from host: The home has stairs and heights

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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
Onsite 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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Sea Views Easy Beach Access Completely Renovated Historic
Sea Views Easy Beach Access Completely Renovated Historic House
Sea Views Easy Beach Access Completely Renovated Historic House
Sea Views Easy Beach Access Completely Renovated Historic House

Sea views and easy beach access in completely renovated historic house Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caroline W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a relaxing stay.
Property is situated in the heart of the town, close to restaurants, bars amenities and beaches. It's tastefully furnished and has a well equipped 'open kitchen'. Roof terrace is a rare treat, with views across the town and sea. Rodrigo left detailed information and recommendations. For such a small town it has some excellent bars and restaurants and his tips were spot on. Lovely beaches close by, accessible by foot, bike (there are bikes you can use at the house) or ferry. There is also abundant birdwatching nearby. Tavira is a short bus ride or 40-50 minute walk away. It's worth a visit (or two). We didnt hire a car but when we return, we will do to explore the region. If you want a buzzing nightlife, maybe look elsewhere. Santa Luzia is a small town with heaps of charm. Rodrigo is an excellent host and the house is a great base to explore S.Luzia and the wider area. Will be back. Its very tastefully
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Em S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful experience
As self catering holidays are increasingly commercialised and owned by companies, staying in an independently owned property is something I really enjoy. The house is lovingly restored with stylish and thoughtful architectural choices. It feels as though the owners are proud of their home- and they should be. Wonderful semi- outdoor kitchen and chic marble kitchen island. Large patios for sunbathing, looking at the stars, eating outside. Outdoor shower after a day at the beach is perfect ! Comfortable beds, air con. Rodrigo’s guide to the area is the only guidebook you need! It gives published guides a run for its money. The recommendations are spot on. I used to holiday in the area as a child and thankfully Santa Luzia is still as charming and unspoilt by over the top tourism as it was back then. Lots of places to eat, wonderful seafood of course. Sleepy cafes with coffee for 1euro and locals chatting in the shade. Quiet evening walks along the sea front. We would most certainly return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We had a lovely holiday in Santa Luzia, great location, beautiful house, great weather and really good local food. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gareth H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing, quiet stay.
If you’re after a quiet, relaxing stay, away from the usual busy resorts then this place is for you!! The apartment has everything you need and is close to everything in the village. The bed is comfortable, the bathroom is modern and you have a hob and BBQ in the kitchen if you want to eat in on an evening. There is a tall table on the roof where you can sit, have a drink and enjoy the sunset. The information supplied by Rodrigo about the apartment, the village and local area was superb. We relied heavily on it. Unfortunately he couldn’t be there on our arrival, however his parents were there to let us in and show us around. The welcome drinks left in the fridge for us was a very nice surprise. There are surprisingly a lot of restaurants (I mean a lot) for the size of the village. Our favourite was the Sam Jeito tapas restaurant. Nice food, very friendly staff and owner, they even gave us a free drink each one evening. I recommend getting the small ferry boat to the Terra Estreita beach. It is soooo quiet and plenty of room, the beach goes on for miles. The isn’t much there in terms of restaurants, so we took our own food. Rodrigo has a supply of beach umbrella’s that you can take with you. You can also walk to Barril beach from the apartment, this is slightly busier but has more in terms of cafes, restaurants etc. I would highly recommend this apartment. We would definitely go back again the next time we are looking for a relaxing holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing, charming stay in Algarve
We could not have asked for a better experience for our week in Portugal’s Algarve. Rodrigo’s place is the perfect place to call home for those looking for the quiet, local experience of the Tavira area of the south. Located centrally in the small fishing town of Santa Luzia, this place was perfect as our "anchor" for us to explore the region. We had many amazing traditional meals at the local restaurants just steps away from the apartment, and really enjoyed the indoor/outdoor kitchen and living space at the apartment on days that we wanted to stay and cook at home. The kitchen was well equipped and it was a true delight to use it! The apartment itself is a beautiful, modernized traditional space and was clearly recently renovated perfectly. The bedroom was quiet and cool and the bed was very comfortable. We relied heavily on Rodrigo’s booklet of information and recommendations and we were very thankful to have that with us as we explored the area. One thing we would have loved to have was WiFi internet, because it was a bit difficult to make plans without good internet access. Otherwise, the amenities were wonderful. We used the beach towels and umbrellas provided and explored many towns and beaches. Some of our favorites were the nearby town of Tavira, Cacela Velha beach where we found local clams to cook dinner with, and driving a bit further to Praia Marinha and Praia Dona Ana beaches where we could see spectacular views. Overall, amazing experience and we definitely did not want to leave this little oasis! We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

gabrielle g.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Apartment That Has Everything -- Including the World's Most Gracious Host
My husband and I rented Rodrigo's beautiful apartment for a lovely, peaceful week in the Algarve, and had one of the most pleasant stays we've had anywhere in the world. The apartment is beautiful to be in, and so thoughtfully and artfully put together. It also has the hottest water I think we've had in anyplace, anywhere -- a luxury! The towels and linens were top-quality; the bed was firm; the kitchen a joy to prepare meals in. (We found a fish market and cooked at home a few nights.) Then there is Rodrigo himself. He contacted me before our stay with his detailed, well-crafted guidebook, and was in touch throughout our week there with helpful, witty, and excellent suggestions for things to do. Do yourself a favor and listen to what he says -- he knows and loves his beautiful country and is a wonderful authority. We would return in a heartbeat to this jewel of a place. It was spectacular.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Bernd D.

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johannes L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful gem
Very nice apartment and roof terrace, with everything you need. We enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose Maria S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranqulidad en Santa Luzia
Alojamiento muy recomendable, tanto por su ubicación, instalaciones y equipamiento como por la comunicación con el anfitrión.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maison très agréable plages et découverte de l’Algarve
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

Liked: Cleanliness
beautiful house with everything you need
the house is just as lovely as in the fotos. it's in a quiet road in a nice fisher village near the water and has everything you need - even beach towels, umbrellas and 2 bikes. the roof terrace is so nice, we saw flamingos flying over it. you can reach 2 beaches nearby, one with a ferry leaving a short walk from the house and another one which you can reach in 10 min by bike + 10 min walk/short train ride. tavira is also near, you can take the bikes. we always found a parking sport nearby. the host is also really nice and helpful.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderschönes „Stadthaus“ im Fischerdorf
Tolles Haus mit wunderbarer Dachterrasse (nachts fliegen die Flamingos über unseren Köpfen hinweg), großartiger Herd, schöne Aussendusche! Obwohl mittendrin ist es sehr ruhig. Sehr freundliche Gastgeber, vielen Dank für alles!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

michel j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Village accueillant
Tout peut se faire à pied sans voiture pour ceux qui le souhaitent. Très joli village de pêcheurs. Vacances dépaysantes loin des grandes stations balnéaires ! Aller à la plage en bateau est très appréciable ! Nous avons aimé les bons restaurants portugais autour de notre logement. Nous souhaitons le calme et l’avons trouvé ! La fête des pêcheurs est à ne pas manquer pour son côté festif , un peu plus bruyant pendant 3jours. A 3 kms, se trouve la jolie ville de Tavira , avec restaurants , bars , shopping, marché couvert … et animations nocturnes. Destination en Algarve à ne pas manquer !
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Ein bezaubernder Ort, um es sich gutgehen zu lassen
2 wundervolle Wochen in einem wunderschönen Ambiente. Das Abendessen auf der Dachterrasse bei Sonnenuntergang mit Blick aufs Meer über den Dächern von Santa Luzia, Schwalben zeigten ihre Flugkünste. Eigentlich wollten wir keinen positiven Review schreiben, damit unsere Optionen größer sind, dort zurückzukehren. 😊
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wilhelm S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Entspannter Urlaub an der Ostalgarve
Das Haus ist einfach nur phantastisch. Die Lage und Ausstattung sind unglaublich gut. Wir jede Minute genossen. Sehr zu empfehlen für Paare.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurence M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place !
Everything was perfect, from the very warm welcome to the beautiful house, very well located in a charming village. It was exactly as described in the article, all was done to make us feel good during our holidays
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rainer K.

Stadthaus in Santa Luzia
Das Haus ist geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Es sind ausreichend Sitz-und Liegemöbel sowie Sonnenschirme vorhanden, alles war sauber und im einwandfreien Zustand. Die Dachterrasse hat einen wunderschönen Ausblick auf Santa Luzia und die Ria Formosa. Das Haus bietet die Grundlage für einen wundeschön enstpannten Urlaub.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle G.

Belle adresse à découvrir
Lieu idéal pour des vacances au calme dans un village de pêcheurs. La maison de Rodrigo est très agréable, un lieu idyllique. A découvrir !
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

SYLVIE L.

Magnifique, magnifique villa - nous n'avions pas pas envie de partir
Magnifique, magnifique villa - nous n'avions pas pas envie de partir Nous avons passé deux semaines merveilleuses . A notre arrivée, nous avons été accueillis par la maman de Rodrigo qui était très chaleureuse. (un grand merci pour votre disponibilité). Nous avons visité toute la maison ensemble et avons été ravis de découvrir que le frigo était garni avec du jus de fruit, de l'eau, de la bière ,du petillant et même des gateaux régionaux. la maison est impeccable, très spacieuse et très bien équipée ( linge de lit et de toilettes fournis) avec tout ce dont vous pourriez avoir besoin. La chambre est climatisée, une cuisine ouverte splendide , un toit terrasse avec vue sur la lagune et la mer .MAGNIFIQUE! Situé au beau milieu d'un petit village de pecheur qui proposent toutes les commodités : restaurants , bars, épiceries ... la plage en bateau ou en petit train et à quelques minutes, la très charmante ville de Tavira . C'est un excellent point de départ pour visiter l'algarve (Rodrigo est d'excellent conseil) ou pour vous poser car vous y etes tellement bien... Merci beaucoup Rodrigo. Nous avons passé des vacances fantastiques et recommandons hautement ce petit bijou.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018