Ratings based on 46 Guest Reviews
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by A traveller
Highly recommended!
Posted Mar. 28, 2024 on HomeAwayQuiet, beautiful área, with a great restaurant two doors from our place. In the north centre of the island, so easy to move around. Right on the very beach, amazing views, comfortable and spacious house. By far the best equipped kitchen we have enjoyed in a rented property. Courtesy wine and cake!
by A traveller
Beautiful Location
Posted Feb. 23, 2024 on HomeAwayThe location and value of this property doesn’t disappoint. Beachfront views, easy access to trails and walking to distance to our favourite restaurant on the island.
by A traveller
Review
Posted Nov. 2, 2023 on HomeAwayLoved the place . A few suggestions would be leave a note about internet and key issues. New mattresses in twin bed room would be fabulous too!!
by A traveller from Amesbury, Ma.
Incredible Location
Posted Oct. 10, 2023 on HomeAwayThe property is directly on Praia dos Moinhos, a wonderful beach on Sao Miguel's north shore. It is quiet, absolutely beautiful at night, and possibly the best location of any place we have ever stayed at.
The unit itself is plain, devoid of decoration or fancy things, but this was never an issue, since the location is so nice. The main room, as one enters, is a living room, dining area, and (the best part of the unit) the patio overlooking the beach. Downstairs are the two bedrooms and bath area.
Kitchen has necessary appliances. Living room is quite nice-large and comfortable, and the patio has a table and several chairs.
The master bedroom is large, bed is comfortable. We did not use the second and smaller bedroom, so cannot comment. Bath is fine and has a small shower area with great water pressure.
Praia dos Moinhos is a wonderful beach. Nice sand, lovely cliffs on either side. There is a very good restaurant two or three doors up the street.
Although street parking was available directly in front of the unit, we chose to parking in the free lot about a block away in order to keep the car out of harm's way.
Hiking trails are available within a very short walking distance which allow for short hikes to the waterfall, or longer hikes which take you up to the bluffs overlooking the beach area and they are just idyllic.
Communication was a bit difficult, but certainly worth the effort to go to sleep with the waves crashing and to wake up to breakfast on the patio.
by A traveller
Wonderful views and a joy to stay
Posted Nov. 5, 2022 on HomeAwaylots of space and a great balcony overlooking the bay
by A traveller
Praia Moinhos
Posted Sep. 24, 2022 on HomeAwayThis apartment is in an idyllic location. It overlooks a beach that is between two dramatic headlands. There is a small cafe/bar on the beach—nice for a late afternoon drink. It is on a very narrow street with a restaurant a few steps away. The apartment is equipped with everything you need. One warning: if you go out on the balcony and close the door, you will be locked out. It happened to us. Take your phone with you with the owners number, just in case.
by A traveller
Great location and perfect for our vacation
Posted May 3, 2022 on HomeAwayWe would definitely recommend this property to a family. Some reviews stated it was “rustic” and could use an upgrade on linens. I will agree that the linens are a bit dated but had little to no bearing on our stay.
Luis was not able to be there at check in but made arrangements for us to obtain the keys and was in constant text communication with us ensuring our stay was positive.
The location was amazing. The people were friendly and accommodating. It was close proximity to attractions and restaurants/groceries. The cuisine and culture was extremely fulfilling.
We spoke with Luis and indicated we’d like to return in the future. My family has fallen in love with this island and the area.
Luis has a great spot that provides bedrooms downstairs which are separate from the dining and living area. There is a set of stairs walking right to the beach and a shower outside the door to clean the sand prior to entering. Our 12 year olds were able to play on the beach while we were watching them from the balcony. Epic views and perfect morning coffee location.
I would highly recommend this location, especially for the price point.
Thank you Luis. We look forward to booking again in the future.
by A traveller
Amazing! So glad we booked it!
Posted Mar. 7, 2020 on HomeAwayLuis is great. The location is unbeatable. So very many positives. One of the best hikes we did was a 3 minute walk to starting point (which Luis told us about). Coffee in the morning on the balcony was sublime. The fish restaurant 5 metres away was the best we had ever had! As one reviewer said it is basic and perhaps the towels and sheets are on the thin side but the place is a slice of heaven. Thanks Luis!!
by A traveller
The perfect winter getaway
Posted Dec. 19, 2018 on HomeAwayI stayed at Luis' idyllic apartment for two weeks and loved it. The apartment is on the basic side but very clean and has everything you need inc wifi. Exactly what I was looking for. It has private access onto a quiet little beach surrounded by only a handful of other houses and a great beach cafe. Compared to other towns and villages on the north coast I felt this was the the nicest one we saw, everyone was very friendly, it's very quiet and clean. It is also in a great location for all the surfing beaches and hot springs.
Luis himself was extremely welcoming picking us up from the airport and showing us the route to the house which could be tricky in the dark. He also sorted a problem with the toilet within hours which I was very impressed by.
The only downside was a noisy neighbour who was doing building work everyday, all day to his house. He turned out to be very nice, just unfortunate timing.
I'm already planning to come back and stay at the house, thanks Luis!
Will
by A traveller
Beautiful home idyllic setting
Posted Sep. 29, 2018 on HomeAwayComfortable and spotlessly clean this home is well equipped and on a most amazing beach. We enjoyed our stay and will recommend to everybody.
We only booked 4 nights arriving and leaving by taxi however if staying longer we I suggest hiring a car from the airport
There is no washing machine but a washing line on the terrace was useful.
Thank you Luis for all your help- obrigado!
