Casa da Avó - Vila do Porto

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

10
  • The entire place is yours
  • 861 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • City view
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms

About this property

Spacious and Modern: Casa da Avó - Vila do Porto offers a spacious, recently renovated apartment in Vila do Porto. The ground-floor unit features two bedrooms and a bathroom, ensuring comfort for all guests. Outdoor Amenities: Guests can enjoy a sun terrace and free WiFi, perfect for relaxation. The property includes an outdoor seating area, solarium, and bicycle parking, catering to active travellers. Convenient Facilities: The apartment provides a fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances, a washing machine, and a work desk. Additional amenities include a dining area, TV, and free toiletries. Local Attractions: Located 3 km from Santa Maria Airport, the apartment offers easy access to fishing, hiking, and cycling activities. Guests can also explore nearby landmarks such as the city view and quiet street.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

  • Free parking available on-site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Wouterreith
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Casa da Avó is a fully equipped apartment with a large terrace in the old town of Vila do Porto. The shops, restaurants, and harbor are all within walking distance. Maria Helena (the owner) welcomed us personally and was friendly, helpful, and...”
  • Gudrun
    Ireland Ireland
    “Wonderful and professional host, nice apartment, well equipped kitchen , clean, excellent location”
  • Roger
    Australia Australia
    “Fabulous home in a wonderful location, easy walking to restaurants, bars, supermarkets, and excellent off street parking. Good cross flow ventilation to mitigate the warm humid weather in August. Good cooking facilities, including a charcoal BBQ...”
  • Hanna
    Austria Austria
    “Trotz 3stündiger Verspätung und mitten in der Nacht hat die Vermieterin auf uns gewartet und noch alles erklärt. Es war alles in der Wohnung vorhanden, Parkplätze gleich neben dem Wohnhaus. Am Abreisetag hat es geregnet und wir konnten länger in...”
  • Guy
    France France
    “Les pièces sont grandes. Il y a tout le matériel pour passer un bon séjour. Maison très bien équipée. Produits d’accueil de qualité.”
  • Inácia
    Portugal Portugal
    “A simpatia da proprietária e todo o alojamento: localização, disposição, limpeza e equipamentos.”
  • Frank
    Germany Germany
    “Wir waren zu dritt. Für bis zu vier Personen ist das Appartement optimal. Es ist sehr schön und sehr gut ausgestattet. Es liegt recht zentral in Vila do Porto, so dass Geschäfte und Restaurants auch zu Fuß sehr gut zu erreichen sind. Der Weg zum...”
  • Gemma
    Italy Italy
    “Casa molto carina, sulla via principale, con parcheggio comodo. Cucina spaziosa, terrazzo, camere ampie, bagno nuovo.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Maria-Helena Lordelo

10
Host review score
Maria-Helena Lordelo
CASA DA AVÓ is located in the historical zone of Vila do Porto, just steps away from the Santa Maria Museum and the Fossils Museum. In the vicinity: Municipal Library, restaurants/bars, souvenir shops, wine stores, supermarkets, pharmacy, etc. Near Forte of São Brás (lookout offers stunning panoramic view of the ocean, marina, harbour, and fishing boats). CASA DA AVÓ is 10 min. away from Praia Formosa, the incomparable whitesand beach in the Azores. Santa Maria has magnificent walking trails for both beginners and pros, and is a worldwide known place to observe fossils. Areas you must visit: The island's ocean bays - Anjos (ecological reserve with ocean water pool), São Lourenço (natural and regional reserve with beach and ocean water pool, vineyards), Maia (sea embraced by volcanic rock, vineyards, ocean water pool, and the Gonçalo Velho Lighthouse); Poço da Pedreira (Sta. Bárbara), Calçada do Gigante (Malbusca), Barreiro da Faneca (Milagres); antique parishes and churches all over the island. The climate is temperate maritime, and the driest and mildest of all the Azores. Welcome to Santa Maria.
I was born in Vila do Porto, Santa Maria. While still a young adult, I moved to Montreal, Canada. In 2007, I returned, with my family, to this peaceful and charming island.
A CASA DA AVÓ está localizada na área histórica de Vila do Porto. Na Vila, encontra-se, a biblioteca, museus, igrejas, restaurantes/bares, artesanato, supermercados, e táxis. A 10 min a pé do cais do porto, da marina, clube naval, e Forte de São Brás, com vista panorâmica do mar, cais, e barcos piscatórios. A Praia Formosa, a melhor praia de areia branca dos Açores, fica a 7 km de Vila do Porto. O Pico Alto (591m), oferece uma vista circular deslumbrante - vilas com casas típicas marienses, vegetação endémica, vastos vales e enseadas, recortes litorais de interesse, e claro, a nossa maior riqueza, o mar.  O nosso clima é temperado marítimo e o mais ameno e seco do todo o arquipélago. Áreas a visitar: as maravilhosas baías ao longo da nossa costa: Anjos (Reserva Natural Regional, piscina natural), São Lourenço (Reserva Natural Regional, serra e praia, habitat para nidificação de aves marítimas, piscina), Maia (rochas vulcânicas, vinhedos entre paredes de pedra, Farol Gonçalo Velho, e piscina natural). Poço da Pedreira (Sta. Bárbara), Calçada do Gigante (Malbusca), Barreiro da Faneca (Milagres). A ilha possui inúmeros trilhos, e é a única para observação de fósseis no arquipélago.
Languages spoken: English,Spanish,French,Portuguese

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House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 23:30
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Check-out
From 05:00 to 12:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

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No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Casa da Avó - Vila do Porto in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

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