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Natural Park, Faial Island Casa da Guia - Two Bedroom House AL/1084

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main house deck in April
Interior
Room
Main house bedroom 1 and bedroom 2

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 455 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Horta, Azores
  • Porto Pim Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Horta Harbour
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Fort of Santa Cruz
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Horta (HOR)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Natural Park, Faial Island Casa da Guia - Two Bedroom House AL/1084

Casa da Guia is a cute and cozy 2 bedroom house located in the Natural Park of Faial´s Monte Guia region. An area rich in flora, fauna and unique geological features. Only a short walk up from Casa da Guia are cliffs of eroded coastlines that make up the Baía das Caldeirinhas. A sanctuary for observing many species of birds and sea-life. Directly from this area are walking trails that make up the Circuits of Monte de Guia for amazing views of Porto Pim Bay, Horta City, Pico Island and Sao Jorge Island.
From the house there is a private pathway that leads to the popular, Praia do Porto Pim with golden sand, Blue Flag status that has stunningly beautiful blue calm waters, wonderful to visit anytime of the year.
Even though Casa da Monte Guia is set in an area of peace and tranquility, many places of interest and city conveniences are only a few minutes drive away. . At the base of Mount da Guia is the whale station, Fáabrica da Baleia, the sea centre, Centro do Mar and a restaurant with terrace overlooking the beach. And further down the street is where the Marina is located along with the dive shops, whale watchers, tour guide offices, rent a car offices, quaint cafe´s, good restaurants and the famous Peter´s Cafe.

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Languages

English, Portuguese

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 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 first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 1084

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Horta

Located in Horta, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Horta Historic Center and Fort of Santa Cruz are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Horta Harbour and Adega do Vulcão. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Horta, Azores

What's nearby

  • Whaling Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Porto Pim Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Horta Harbour - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Fort of Santa Cruz - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Horta Historic Center - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Horta (HOR) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peter Café Sport - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Café Porto Pim - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Canto da Doca - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lofts Azul Pastel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Doce Delícia - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Natural Park, Faial Island Casa da Guia - Two Bedroom House AL/1084 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Natural Park, Faial Island Casa da Guia - Two Bedroom House AL/1084?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Natural Park, Faial Island Casa da Guia - Two Bedroom House AL/1084?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Natural Park, Faial Island Casa da Guia - Two Bedroom House AL/1084 located?

Located in the heart of Horta, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Whaling Museum and Porto Pim Beach. Horta Harbour and Peter's Scrimshaw Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Peter L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay in Casa da Guia
Outstanding view on Horta and Pico Island and on the natural reserve of Mound Guia.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cool location!
We loved our stay at Casa da Guia. The house was exactly as described & pictured. It's small, yes, but had a location that you can't beat. It's 1 of only 2 accommodations on Monte da Guia. (The other is immediately adjacent, so if there are guests there, you will have neighbors very close.) Sitting out on the deck, looking out at the Hortal port and at Pico Island, with views of Mount Pico, was a highlight of our trip. 3 minute drive down the hill to get to the beach at Porto Pim and 5 minutes to get to the harbor. Communication with our host was easy, & he provided helpful suggestions.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnson E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Treasure
This home is perfectly situated above the Horta harbor with a view of Pico, the ocean and Faial. It is a very comfortable home with everything you could wish for. The location is indeed special. There is no place quite like it on the island. Paul was very helpful and pleasant!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view
Great location to view the port of Horta and the island of Pico while one enjoys a glass of wine and cheese. The location is on an up hill location and a little remote and ways from the Horta main city center. We rented a car so that was not an issue. Paul our host was great to work with. Enjoyed going to the restaurant Athletico and the local paderia/cafe for pastries and coffee.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Axel K., Frankfurt am Main

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful house in an amazing place
We really enjoyed our stay at the Monte do Guia very much. It is a quite place with just an amazing view. The house provides everything you need, although a dishwasher would be nice to have ;-). It's also bigger than it appears on the photos and provides enough room for a 4 person family. Prices for taxi rides from Horta city centre were inconsistent (some took 5, some took 10 Euros) but you can also walk there within 20-25 minutes (or longer if you climb accross the Monte de Queimado which provides amazing views!!!). Don't be frightened if you hear strange sounds at night: it's the Cagarro birds. It's a wonderful experience to be so close to these rare birds. Also big thanks to Paul who gave us a great welcome and took care of all we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mariano P.

Perhaps the best views on the island of Faial
This property offers perhaps the best view on the island of Faial. Every morning we awoke to the sound of birds and roosters and went out to the deck to watch the sunrise. The view of both Pico island and the Horta marina was stunning. We watched sailboats in the harbor in the morning and enjoyed the solitude of this property. While the house is relatively small, it offers many amenities, including a washing machine (but no dryer), a coffee maker, a microwave oven, and an outdoor brick oven. There is not a lot of room inside the house to casually lounge. So, if you are looking for a place to just hang around, this might not be the place. However, the outside deck and table offered plenty of space with a great view. I would recommend fans in the property as during the day, it was rather warm. There was a nice breeze at night. Any issues that we faced were quickly resolved by the hostess. She was thoughtful, attentive, and very responsive to our needs and concerns. If you are looking for a quiet hillside retreat with breathtaking views, this is the property.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriele Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Traumhaft
Das Häuschen ist ideal für 2 Personen - mit 4 Erwachsenen wäre es mir zu eng. Es ist alles da um einen angenehmen Aufenthalt zu verbringen. Die Lage ist der absolute Traum!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super Urlaub
Traumhafte Lage des Objektes
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Florian F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Horta, Monte de Guia
Wir hatten eine angenehme Woche in der Casa de Guia. Das kleine Haus liegt in Alleinlage auf der Halbinsel Monte de Guia, nebenan ist in direkter Nachbarschaft noch ein kleines Appartment, das allerdings nicht belegt war. Die Einrichtung empfanden wir als eher spartanisch, die Schlafzimmer sind relativ klein und auch der Wohn-Ess-Raum ist klein. Wir hatten glücklicherweise gutes Wetter. Die Küche ist zur Versorgung ausreichend gut ausgestattet. Es gibt einen großen Kühlschrank mit Gefrierabteil und einen gut funktionierenden Herd, die Dusche bot zu jeder Zeit ausreichend heißes Wasser. Die Terrasse mit dem großen Tisch ist ein hervorragender Aufenthaltsort mit Blick auf den Pico, Horta mit der Marina und natürlich das Meer. Es wäre aber schön, wenn noch ein paar mehr bequeme Stühle oder Liegen dagewesen wären. Es gibt einen kleinen Waschraum mit Waschmaschine. Paul verwaltet das Haus und ist eine absolute Perle ;) Insgesamt ist es ein besonderes Haus, vor allem aufrund der Lage. Wir sind mit dem Taxi vom Flughafen angereist, Sonntags 17 Euro, Samstag 15 Euro. Ansonsten sind wir zu Fuß in den gut ausgestatteten Supemarkt in Horta gelaufen (ca. 30 min), in den Hafen braucht man ca. 20 Minuten, der Strand ist nur gut 10 min entfernt.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Nicolas M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
USP Aussicht
Die atemberaubende Aussicht auf Hafen, Meer und Pico macht die Location zum Geheimtipp. Und das macht den Preis, der für die ansonsten mangelhafte Infrastruktur zu hoch ist.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frederic S., Paris

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Le privilège d'une maison en surplomb de l'océan avec vue sur Horta et le Pico
Une des maisons parmi les plus réjouissantes et rares que nous ayons connues, du fait de son emplacement unique : au milieu de la nature (celle du parc de Monte Guia) avec un grand nombre d'oiseaux, notamment les serins tout jaunes, les rouge-gorge et merles emplis d'ardeur, les mouettes ordinaires, les puffins dont les cris entre pleurs et miaulements nous ont intrigué les premiers soirs ; en surplomb de l'océan et avec vues directes sur les lumières de Horta à gauche, sur le cône volcanique du Pico à droite, sur l'île de São Jorge en face. C'est comme être au premier rang d'une loge, sans rien ni personne qui vienne contrarier le regard ou la contemplation. Hormis les oiseaux, c'est donc un silence parfait dont on bénéficie dans cette maison ou sur la terrasse. La maison elle-même est fonctionnelle, propre, bien aménagée, avec tout le confort moderne, dont le descriptif de l'annonce donne une idée précise. Le gérant, en l'occurrence Paul, a été tout à fait accueillant, et disponible via WhatsApp ou le téléphone (dont le numéro figure dans l'annonce) pour un conseil ou une demande.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

LISA A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best view on Faial
Perfect sized house for the two of us. The view was absolutely amazing. We spent a lot of time on the deck enjoying coffee at sunrise, or just watching the boats and savoring the solitude. You can walk (downhill) into the town of Horta but beware, you need to walk uphill to get back! Plenty of restaurants and shops and the Porto Pim beach in the town of Horta. You will need a car/scooter to explore this island but it is so worth it. We recommend hiking the breathtaking caldera, visiting the Capelinhos volcano museum, soaking up the sun at the beautiful Faja black sand beach and of course, the Gin Do Mar at St. Peter's Cafe!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frederic C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vue magnifique sur volcan
Maison au calme dans une réserve naturelle . Vue sur le port et le volcan Pico avec une grande terrasse panoramique.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderbarer Blick
Wir haben die Woche in dem wunderbaren kleinen Häuschen mit dem atemberaubenden Blick sehr genossen. Bei mehreren Wanderungen haben wir einiges der Insel gesehen und sind so begeistert, dass wir sicher wieder kommen.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

4/10 Poor

Paulo B.

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Gato por Lebre
Preço-qualidade completamente desajustado em relação à oferta da moradia. 1 - de uma forma geral, moradia sem conforto. Quartos cama pequenos, sofás super desconfortáveis; 2- Casa de banho com porta de poliban por arranjar; 3- Casa de banho com tampa de sanita colada com cola fraca à loiça, constantemente a soltar-se; 4- Casa entregue com sujidade: muito pó em todas as divisões, loiça com gordura e com lagartixas mortas dentro dos armários da loiça; 5- Torradeira com ferrugem. Impossível de utilizar; 6- grelha da churrasqueira enferrujada, sem condições de confecionar alimentos; 7- Porta da rua com problemas na fechadura; 8- Toalhas de casa de banho amareladas; Resumindo, casa sem qualidade para o valor pedido. No máximo vale 70 euros dia em época alta.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay in Horta
A small but lovely house at the most beautiful location in Faial. Close to Porto bim beach and some restaurants. Back to the house is a walk up the hill and stairs but not to steep and nice for an evening walk. In august i recommend to hire a car or scooter in advance because everything was booked.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sabine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Die Lage das Hauses ist atemberaubend!
Wir hatten ein einen sehr entspannten Aufenthalt auf den Azoren, das Haus ist mit allem ausgestattet, um sich selbst zu versorgen. Die Vermieterin war im Vorfeld und auch während des Aufenthaltes immer hilfsbereit und erreichbar. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und würden sehr gern wieder kommen!

10/10 Excellent

Clara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unbeschreiblich schöne Unterkunft!
Wir waren für 6 Nächte in dieser wunderbaren Unterkunft. Die Vermieterin ist sehr sehr nett und zuvorkommend, außerdem hat sie ein paar Geheimtips für Wanderungen, Restaurants etc. Das Haus hat alles was das Herz begehrt, aber einfach unschlagbar ist die Terrasse! Der Blick auf Pico und Horta ist unbeschreiblich! Allgemein ist die Lage ein Traum. Man ist ganz alleine auf dieser vorgelagerten Halbinsel.. Das Haus ist wirklich empfehlenswert!! 5 von 5 Sterne!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dick d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in a great place
Thank you Zelda for being so helpful and for having us at such a beautiful spot. We enjoyed it thoroughly
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matthias H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super Lage
Sehr zu empfehlen
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Olivier B.

Magnifique
Excellente semaine à Faial et dans cette superbe maison idéalement située. Nous avons largement profité de son confort, de sa tranquillité et de la magnifique vue. Quel plaisir de prendre un petit déjeuner sur la terrasse, avec le lever de soleil derrière le mont Pico ou de profiter d'une soirée rafraichissante en admirant Horta! Merci beaucoup, Zelda pour votre accueil chaleureux et tous les bons conseils que vous avez su nous prodiguer pour nous aider à profiter au mieux de nos vacances!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Anke F.

Casa mofo
Erster Stern für Zidal, die sich sehr nett um uns gekümmert hat, tolle Tipps gab und sehr hilfsbereit war. Hat uns auch sofort Fernglas, Sonnenschirm und Liegestühle besorgt. Zweiter Stern für die Terrasse mit dem tollen Blick auf den Berg Pico und die Stadt Horta Das Haus allerdings war sehr klein, definitiv zu klein für 4 Personen, für den 2. Schläfer war es jeweils nicht möglich das Bett zu verlassen ohne über den anderen darüberzusteigen, Qualität der Betten zudem schlecht. Das Haus hatte max. 25qm. Hauptproblem waren Schimmelgerüche, ganz extrem in den Schränken. 3 Duftspender im Haus konnten das nicht überduften. Wir würden das Haus nicht mehr buchen. Viel zu teuer - schlechtestes Preis -Leistungs Verhältnis aller unserer Häuser.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie M.

traumhafte Lage!!!
Ein wirklich schönes kleines Ferienhäuschen in traumhafter Lage! Liebevoll eingerichtet und mit allem Notwendigen ausgestattet. Von Waschmaschine, Wäscheleine, ausreichend Handtüchern, Küchengeräten, Insektenschutzfenstern, Klimaanlage, diverse Decken, deutschsprachiger Fernsehkanal usw.! Der Platz auf der Terrasse ist einmalig! Strand, Hafen, Bäcker, Restaurants, SparMarkt: alles nicht wirklich weit! Für Naturliebhaber sehr zu empfehlen!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Your host

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About the Managers of Casa da Guia:Since 2007, Lawrence and I have been renting our own private vacation home and since then, this experience and knowledge has made us aware of guest’s needs and expectations. Our aim is to provide a quality vacation accommodation, personal, friendly service along with useful informative options to all visitors who choose to rent one of our vacation homes. We believe that staying in a private vacation home is a unique way of truly discovering everything that the Island of Faial has to offer. From the history, culture, the arts, to the gastronomy of its people. We look forward to personally sharing our Island information with you.

Why they chose this property

Monte da Guia Natural Park is a special region, and we were delighted to have the opportunity of offering this house to our guests. Since 2016 we have been welcoming visitors to Casa da Guia and we find it rewarding to hear about their experiences during their stay. From us and the owners, we are proud to share gem of a house in its special environment with visitors who come to Faial Island

What makes this property unique

Casa Guia is a unique property set on top of a Nature Reserve surrounded by hiking trails, incredible vistas and peaceful setting facing Monte Pico. The house is new, all on one level compact living spaces with all the modern amenities.

Languages:

English, Portuguese

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