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Fully furnished holiday home with stunning views

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Licence nr. RRAL 28
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Carpark vivenda Xavier
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Ribeira Grande - S. Miguel - Açores, Azores
  • Caldeira Velha
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Santa Bárbara Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Lagoa do Fogo
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Ponta Delgada (PDL-Joao Paulo II)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Fully furnished holiday home with stunning views

Vivenda Xavier is situated at the little fisherman village named Porto Formoso, (the marvellous port). Just about 3 minutes from the vivenda you'l find is the local beach Praia dos Moinhos. A very particular small beach with outstanding sanitary facilities. Not far away you may enjoy a good cup of tea at Chá de Porto Formoso. One of the two old family business in Europe involved in tea production. This, all fashioned with the little fisherman port and the local church from 1509, turns this little place into a unique spot in Europe. The inhabitants make their living today predominantly from agriculture, cattle breeding, and fishing.

Property manager

Luís xavier
Premier Host

Languages

Dutch, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoked is allowed in outside areas of the house.

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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector 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 28

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ribeira Grande

Located in Ribeira Grande, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Campo de Golfe and Rabo de Peixe Fishing Port are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Caldeira Velha and Caldeira Velha Natural Monument. Snorkelling, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Ribeira Grande - S. Miguel - Açores, Azores

What's nearby

  • Moinhos Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Caldeira Velha - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Santa Bárbara Beach - 10 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Lagoa do Fogo - 13 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Terra Nostra Park - 22 min drive - 20.6 km

Getting around

  • Ponta Delgada (PDL-Joao Paulo II) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪O Chocolatinho - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪O Convivio - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Caldeiras - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fábrica de Chá Porto Formoso - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cantinho do Cais - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fully furnished holiday home with stunning views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Fully furnished holiday home with stunning views?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fully furnished holiday home with stunning views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fully furnished holiday home with stunning views located?

This family-friendly Ribeira Grande holiday home is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Moinhos Beach and Santa Iria Viewpoint. Gorreana Tea Factory and Monte Verde Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fred B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Property was better than pics, very spacious with a great location in a quite area,easy to get anywhere
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Portugal Trip 2025
A great stay in a quiet location and town. The local beach and hike are great. The accommodations are are well stocked and we would recommend this to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot
Truly lovely house with beautiful views high above the sea. House has everything you need and is centrally located on the island. The sleepy town is exactly what we wanted and since nothing is too far on this island with good roads and clear signage , we had no trouble exploring all parts of the island.Luis is a great host who’s communication is excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Wonderful stay. Perfect location with excellent view. Great service from Luis ensuring we had everything needed and easily contacted with any questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
We spent 6 nights in this lovely house. First the balcony has an amazing view of the water fall and ocean and cliffs. Look to the right and you see a hill side of pastures and cows.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
SO wonderful!
We loved our stay - everything about it! The house is marvelous. Luis couldn’t be a more responsive & kind host. The proximity to the beach is special. I loved sitting on the porch watching the view change minute by minute. A perfect vacation place. We highly recommend!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable home in a great location
The house is exactly as shown and caters well for a longer term stay. It has all necessary amenities and it is a great place to come home to after a day of exploring. The owner was in constant contact and left us helpful suggestions and tips to make our trip more enjoyable. We highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property and Host
We were a group of 4 senior adults and were looking for a quiet, comfortable location to end our Portugal trip. This spot was perfect! From the host guiding us in by phone when we got turned around, to the pleasant housekeeper who met us at the property to check in to the spectacular views of the ocean and perfectly stocked home, our stay could not have been better. With 3 bedrooms and two bathrooms plus generous sized living and dining areas (including a cool outdoor kitchen), there was plenty of room for us to be very comfortable. Porto Formosa is a tiny village so if you are looking for nightlife this is not the spot for you. We cooked for ourselves here and had everything we needed with groceries just a short 15 minute car ride away. We found this to be a good central location to explore the island from as well. You can easily walk down to the public beach (coming back up is a great workout!) and there is access to public trails close by. We cannot recommend this property enough! 5 stars!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly Appointed
The house is within minutes of walking to a beautiful beach, multiple restaurants, and a great hike with a waterfall close by. The house is immaculate and perfectly appointed with everything you could need, including great coffee! We found that the owner had provided many things that helped us enjoy our stay… coolers, backpacks, beach umbrellas, plenty of premade ice, lots of clean towels. All the little things that we couldn’t travel with but needed for enjoying the island. The view from the balcony is amazing and the sound of the waves on the beach at night afforded the best nights sleep I’ve ever had! We’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ulf H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderbar !
Sehr gut ausgestattete Ferienwohnung. Wir waren mehr als zufrieden. Ausgezeichnetes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Severine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!!
Loved staying there. It felt like a home and not a commercial place. Commutations with property owner were easy. Clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation
We had a wonderful vacation. The house was very comfortable, kitchen was well equipped. The location is excellent for travelling around the island, and the local beach is a 10 minute walk away. The owner was very helpful, with a good binder available for suggestions of activities. I would definitely recommend this house to anyone staying on San Miguel.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike F., Westport, Ontario Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well equipped and great host
Very scenic location on the north coast provided great central hub for touring the island. The house was very comfortable and had all the amenities we needed. Nearby restaurants were excellent and reasonably priced. Luis was easy to contact and offered great advice.. We had a great week even though the weather didn't fully cooperate.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad A., New York, ny

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great week
We had a truly lovely time at Luis's place. Our kids loved it and we appreciated the baby gates, high chairs, and pack and play. The views of the ocean, and cows on a hillside, from the outdoor dining table were sublime. As others have noted, Luis is a top-of-the-line host who pays a ton of attention and wants to make sure you have a stellar stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owner was great at checking with us
We woukd recommend the property to other friends. We cooked in the outdoor kitchen, 4 out of 5 nights. Well set up, cooking with a view is great. Luis the owner wad very helpful
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

james d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Porto Formoso stay
Our host was terrific, not only in ensuring the property was wonderful, but also in helping with recommendations in the area. We loved being away from Ponta Delgarda, but still just a short drive to anywhere on the island. The beach is great. You will not regret booking this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Merveilleux séjour
Nous avons beaucoup apprécié notre sejour à la vivenda Xavier. La maison très confortable et parfaitement équipée ! La superbe terrasse avec vue sur la mer est très agréable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olga V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great
great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Living the dream
We stayed for 3 nights, wished we had a week at Vivienda Xavier. We loved the property, amenities, and location. We fully enjoyed the sound of the ocean & waterfall from the patio in the morning & evenings, and the activities on the island, as well as the quaint beach and trail with waterfall within walking distance. We are already talking about returning with additional family to enjoy the island and the property. We absolutely loved our time, and Luis was a great, very communicative host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Carolyn D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, comfortable stay
Recommend. Great location, comfortable stay and all the comforts of home
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miranda D., Sacramento, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best area to set up home to explore the Island
Xavier provided everything we needed to feel at home on the island. Beach towels, full kitchen, fully stock bathrooms and laundry facilities. BBQ, outdoor dining with views of a waterfall and coastline from a terrace provides an outdoor respite. Being able to come back to this home after a full day of exploring was such a treat.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
could not be better
Luis was an amazing host and takes great care and pride in his property --- it really felt like we were staying at a friend's house. Fantastic views, easy access to beach and trails, but still felt comfortably off the beaten path. Very spacious and peaceful. If you stay here please look out for the neighborhood siamese cat we named "george".
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property in a small village
We enjoyed the patio overlooking the ocean and the quiet village of Porto Formosa. Property is a short drive to Ribiera Grande for shopping, restaurants, beach, etc. Our host has thought of everything and has the place fully stocked with lots of towels and linens. The kitchen has all new appliances and has everything you need to cook your meals in house. Fabulous covered porch with outdoor gas stove as well as Bbq. You won’t be disappointed. The owner called us three times during the week to make sure we had everything we needed and was full of advice on for touring the island.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angelika M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Urlaub an der Nordküste von Sao Miguel
Die gute Werbung hält, was sie verspricht: attraktive Ferienwohnung in guter Lage - wir haben nichts vermisst! Die Hanglage des Objekts ist allerdings gerade für ältere Menschen zu berücksichtigen (Aussteigen aus dem Auto etwas beschwerlich). An der Nordküste scheint die Sonne zwar etwas weniger als im Süden, dafür ist die Luft viel angenehmer und frischer. Das Klima tut der Haut richtig gut! (z.B. bei Neurodermitis) Rheumatiker sollten trotzdem gewarnt sein - eher nicht empfehlenswert... In Summe überwiegen bei weitem die positiven Eindrücke - hier auch mein explizites Lob für den Gastgeber für die Freundlichkeit und Aufmerksamkeit!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Luís xavier

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I do like to observe, makes me forming ideas about people, animals and things in life. I do like teaching because it passes on the little I know to the one he wants to know what I know. I like to write lyrics for songs to be sung and offered to those who may enjoy them. I like to sleep because mostly is always good to dream.
I love the Azores because they offer a divine beauty, this spot of the world embrace me with their nature, and surprise me with his characteristics. I like good wine, because I am a son of Earth, I like football even still do not knowing why. I like the sun because it warms me up, I love a good joke to wake up or drive away the melancholy or the routine. The well being of my 'guests' worries me, I feel good sharing with others my little corner planted by the sea.

Why they chose this property

I am not living on S. Miguel or in Portugal, but in the Netherlands. I left Portugal very young, 18 years old, alone, living my family behind, my country and my friends. A choice I had to make, to achieve a better live.
All my family comes from the Azores, S. MigueI. I always remember as a child, my parents homesickness talks about they're home land. They had left the Azores to the mainland, Lisbon where I was born in 1955, and they never went back to the Azores! 18 years ago I have made my first visit to the land of my parents and please believe-me, it was a wonderful feeling during my first steps on the island. I felt home and yet never had been there before! A year later me and my dutch wife decided to by our little place, planted at the sea. Every time we can, we spend some time there, the time left, we like to share it with people by renting it, with everyone who wants to enjoy the Azores.

So unfortunately I believe I will not be there to meet you! I will get in touch by phone just after your arrival and again a few days later to make sure you will have everything to your liking.

What makes this property unique

The vivenda is a complete furnished holiday home that makes it possible for you, to bring only your personal things, and where you will relax thanks to all the comfort and the privacy. On this breathtaking beautiful, unforgettable spot you enjoy in the winter a comfortable living room with hearth. In the summer the joy of the wonderful see and mountain view from the balcony. In the spring your certainly will enjoy both: The sunny terrace and the crackling fire during the romantic evenings. This atmosphere will certainly be even more romantic thanks to the whistling of the many birds, the nearest waterfall and the always present Atlantic ocean.


Languages:

English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch

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