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9.4

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 585 sq m

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Washer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Fireplace

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Furnas, Azores

Poca da Dona Beija1 min walk
Terra Nostra Park7 min walk
Lagoa das Furnas17 min walk
Ponta Delgada (PDL-Joao Paulo II)52 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Die Nähe zu den Quellen ist perfekt.

Bernhard O.

Sep 30, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Groud floor bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Charming House with a unique location by the thermal baths In Furnas valley

The house features a contemporary decor, the large glazed areas offer panoramic views across the surrounding hills to the valley. The home includes a balcony, outdoor terrace with all conditions for barbecues and garden area with fruit trees and aromatic herbs. All indoor and outdoor areas are accessible only to guests. The house it’s the ideal place for relaxing holidays were you can reach several hiking trails, have a thermal bath at “Poça da Beija” right out the door and then sit back by the fireplace.

The house consists of 2 rooms and 2 sanitary facilities, with a living room and a fully equipped kitchen where meals can be arranged. Both bedrooms have access to a balcony with panoramic views. A good night of sleep can be assured in the comfortable beds with the background sound of the water stream next to the house.

Property is located inside the protected landscape area of Furnas, and just 500m from the terra nostra park, 1km from Lagoa das Furnas and 1.5 km from caldeiras das Furnas. In the parish of Furnas there are several restaurants with traditional Portuguese food. The nearest beach is Praia do Fogo at Ribeira Quente (10km), a small fishing village where there are also several restaurants. João Paulo II Airport in Ponta Delgada is located 45km away (approx. 40min).

Property manager

Paulo Franco

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Mountain view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

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

Only in garden area (not inside the house).

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please note that the house has stairs, so children under 3 years must always be watched by adults. Check-in and check-out hours can be earlier or later if there is no previous / next guest, and check-in time must always be arranged with the owner, because there\'s no reception desk at the house. Pet's might be allowed but only outside the house in the private garden / balcony.

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

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number 196

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Povoacao

Located in Povoacao, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Campo de Golfe and Praia Lagoa do Fogo Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Caldeiras das Furnas and Caldeira Velha. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and ecotours.

Furnas, Azores

What's nearby

Poca da Dona Beija - 1 min walk
Terra Nostra Park - 7 min walk
Lagoa das Furnas - 17 min walk
Caldeiras das Furnas - 3 min drive
Povoacao Beach - 29 min drive

Getting around

Ponta Delgada (PDL-Joao Paulo II) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

‪O Riquim - ‬14 min drive
‪Já Se Sabe - ‬8 min walk
‪Tony's Restaurante - ‬13 min walk
‪Restaurante Vale das Furnas - ‬16 min walk
‪Restaurante À Terra - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming House with a unique location by the thermal baths In Furnas valley 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 Charming House with a unique location by the thermal baths In Furnas valley?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming House with a unique location by the thermal baths In Furnas valley?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming House with a unique location by the thermal baths In Furnas valley located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Poca da Dona Beija and Terra Nostra Park. Lagoa das Furnas and Caldeiras das Furnas are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Bernhard O.

30 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Urlaub 2023

Die Nähe zu den Quellen ist perfekt.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

10 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Un cadre magnifique. La maison est très bien équipée, y compris avec des consommables (de base et même au delà) et très propre. Elle est située à côté des bains "poça da Dona Beija", avec commerces et parking à proximité. L'hôte est toujours disponible, que ce soit par mail ou par sms. Je recommande !

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nils J.

29 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Modernes Haus in toller Lage

Sehr ansprechender Neubau mit Terrasse, Balkon und kleinem Garten. Wunderschön gelegen mit Blick auf die Thermen.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

28 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Furnas is really special.

We stayed at this property the entire visit and loved it. Easy to get around the island from here and the host was very accommodating and quick to respond to any questions or concerns we had. The only real issue was that there wasn't alot of space in the second bedroom to put our clothing and other items. There's not any bureau or closet. Other than that, super location and great hosts.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Michel M.

12 Aug 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

A Mejorar

Buen Anfitrión Pero creo que debería mejorar algo la limpieza, iluminación de las estancias deja que desear y sobretodo la calidad de la camas y colchones. El lugar y el diseño exterior de la casa recomendable.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Q.

7 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Muito Agradavel

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy T.

29 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very convenient to the Thermal Pools.

Nice property near the thermal pools. The unit has small bedrooms but large downstairs sitting room and kitchen. It is worth noting that there is one full bath on first floor and one on second floor, but both bedrooms are on the second floor. All the basics were there that we needed. Monica was very nice and met us when we checked in. It had a nice balcony with privacy, good internet connection. Parking was on street. Unit is very centrally located to Furnas and the entire island.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Ana Rita C.

9 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Muito bom!

A casa é muito agradável e bem situada.

10/10 Excellent

Rixt D.

29 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Furnas

Beautiful place to stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Frédérique S.

12 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent house

Very nice place to be. Excellent location, the house is well designed and clean. We spent a very pleasant week in Furnas.

10/10 Excellent

Fran P.

8 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great location

Location perfect for us. House very functional and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Annemarie W.

15 Oct 2018

Furnas Objekt 3709010 - tolle Lage

Sehr gute Lage und wunderschönes Haus zum Wohlfühlen. Die Küche ist sehr gut mit Geschirr ausgestattet. Leider gibt es in einem der zwei Schlafzimmer und Badezimmer keine Ablagefächer (aus dem Koffer leben !!) Wir danken den beiden Damen für den netten Empfang und Erklärungen bei der Schlüsselübergabe.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

AMB t.

7 Oct 2018

Mooi huis op een prachtige locatie

Een heerlijk huis op een fantastische locatie. Er staat alleen vermeld dat het een huis is voor 5 personen maar er staan maar 4 bedden. Een plank op de grond met een dun matrasje kun je geen volwaardig bed noemen.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Lisa

2 Sept 2018

Good house in great location

Our family of four enjoyed our stay at the house. Town, small grocery, hot springs, caldera and the lagoon are all within reasonable walk. We would have liked lounge chairs on the patio to relax in the sun but other than that the house suited our needs.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Loni S., California

11 July 2018

The best part of our vacation!

We LOVED this house. I wish I could keep this place a secret. It was perfect. Very quiet at night. The location and everything about it is perfect. We walked to the thermal pools next door every morning and evening. It’s €6 per person for the whole day. The house has a laundry machine which was great, and our clothes air dried quickly. The kitchen is well stocked. The place is very clean. The owners were very helpful with recommendations, and they responded to our questions quickly. We had to park down the road, so if you don’t like to walk or climb stairs it could be a challenge. We can’t wait to go back.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

william d.

10 Apr 2018

completely lovely

Being high above the road and activity was so relaxing. Looking out over the rooftops to the surrounding green hills was thrilling as well. We enjoyed our short walks around town. This is really a perfect location. Our stay was 5 nights and 1 more would have allowed another exploration out of town in another direction. The thermal baths were a first for us and though we were not sure, we loved them.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

pilar d.

5 Mar 2018

Beautiful house in perfect location

We stayed in Paulo's house in February half term and the choice of place in Azores could not have been better. The house is very beautiful and modern, and has everything you'd need, there were even robes and towels for the hot springs. The location of the house is perfect, particularly if you're not after a beach holiday (though the beach is only a few minutes drives from the house). We did lots of walks from the house, and enjoyed the hot springs, literally 20 metres from the house, almost every day. Paulo was our ideal host as well, always there from the start of our booking but never in our way. We will surely recommend the house and Azores to anyone!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Claire R.

29 Dec 2017

Excellent get away

We stayed in Furnas for three days in Dec. This house is on the outskirts of the town center, next to one of the thermal baths. (We walked over in our bathing suits and robes the owners provided with the house.) It's a quite location, and the house was clean and comfortable. There's a lovely patio that would be an added bonus in the warmer months. The owner, Maria, met us on arrival and came bearing bolos and fruit from her yard. She couldn't have been more gracious or helpful. Overall, it was a good base to explore Furnas and environs.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andy M.

20 Aug 2017

Lovely property in a fantastic location

The drive up to Furnas is probably one of the prettiest drives in the world, and sets you up for a great stay. This villa is located in Furnas, with the main bathing area on your doorstep (literally). There are bars, restaurants, beautiful park areas, and calderas all within easy walking distance. The villa is well appointed, with comfortable beds, and all the other facilities listed. We were met by the owner on arrival, who was able to answer any queries. We toured the island during our stay, and we all agreed Furnas was the best location to be based from, it's a lovely quiet spot, and very picturesque. Parking is limited, but you'll get nearby (even in the height of summer). Villa was clean and tidy, with everything we needed. We would definitely come back.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

1 Aug 2017

Schönes, gepflegtes Haus. Wir haben die Zeit dort sehr genossen.

Gemütliches Haus in schöner Gegend. Sao Miguel ist traumhaft. Furnas ist ein interessanter Ort dem schönen See und den heissen Quellen. Vielen Dank für die freundliche Begrüssung. Wir hatten eine wunderschöne Woche.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W., Hamilton

3 Nov 2016

Stunning!

Stayed for 4 nights at the house in Furnas. The location is the best right at the poco don beja hot spring. We started our morning there and ended our evening. The house is well equipped with a dark towels for the springs , 2 house coats, kitchen was well stacked ( does need more coat hangers for hanging clothes) and the tv was really small and couldn't get USB to work on it but we didn't have anytime to watch tv anyway. Hosts met us at the house and explained everything thoroughly. He gave several suggestions for food, and left us with some fresh bolos levados and jam. Would recommend this place to anyone! Truly unique.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Serge T.

6 Sept 2016

Perfect holiday house in Furnas area!

We (family with 2 kids) had a perfect week stay at Casa das Furnas: the house is modern and well equipped and just like in the pictures. We were warmly welcomed by the owner Paolo, who showed us around the house and who gave us some excursion/hiking tips in the (nearby) area. The house itself is perfectly located in Furnas, next to the thermal pools and town center. Some hiking routes you can easily start from the house.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

18 Aug 2016

Wir haben uns gut erholt!

Absolut Empfehlenswert! Mietwagen erforderlich um den Rest der Insel zu sehen! Das zweigeschossige Haus liegt am Dorfrand von Furnas. Vom kleinen Vorgarten oder vom oberen Balkon hat mein einen guten Blick über einen Teil des Furnas-Tales. Zu Fuß ist man in ca. 15 Minuten in der Dorfmitte (Kirche). Die Einrichtung ist modern und zweckvoll (IKEA), die beiden kleinen Schlafzimmer oben waren für uns (Ehepaar mit Teenager-Tochter) optimal. Die Ausstattung war wie beschrieben, auch die angepriesene Sauberkeit kann von uns bestätigt werden. Bei vier Personen könnte es Meinungsverschiedenheiten bei der Zimmerwahl geben (1x Doppelbett u. eingebauter Kleiderschrank, 1x 2 Gästebetten ohne Schrank). Die Betreuung durch die Vermieter war gegeben, jederzeit hätten wir Mängel per Haustelefon melden oder die Nachbarn um Hilfe bitten können. Leere Gasflasche wurde in 10 min ersetzt. Den Aussenkamin habe ich mehrfach genutzt (Grund siehe unten). Der rauschende Bach aus dem Poca da Dona Beja hört sich nachts wie ein sehr starker Regenschauer an und hatte auf uns eher eine beruhigende Wirkung. In 100m Entfernung ist ein kleiner SPAR-Laden, der alles Lebensnotwendige und besonders alles für das Frühstück hat (man sollte aber vor 09.00 Uhr dort gewesen sein, sonst sind die leckeren kleinen Gebäcke und Törtchen schon weg). Gleichzeitig habe ich dort immer einen Espresso (0,60 EUR) oder Milchkaffee (1,00 EUR) getrunken. Direkt vor der Haustür liegt die heiße Quelle der Poca da Dona Beja, die vor ein paar Jahren privatisiert und zu mehreren kleinen Heißwasserpools (39 Grad) ausgebaut wurde. Der diesjährige Eintrittspreis (2016) beträgt 4,00 EUR pro Person. Er wurde jedes Jahr erhöht & die Anwohner (Furnenser), die auch bezahlen müssen sind sehr erbost darüber! Man kann aber am Tag beliebig oft hineingehen, an der Kasse beim Verlassen melden. Geöffnet 07.00 - 23.00. Das Rangieren auf dem ab 12.00 Uhr immer überfüllten Parkplatz war für uns der EINZIGE Standortnachteil. Wir sind selbst sind mehrfach im Park des Terra-Nostra Hotels gewesen. Eintritt 6,00 EUR pro Person. Öffnungszeiten 10.00-19.00 Uhr. Neben dem großen Thermalteich (Wasser wie bei uns) ist dort der große, herrliche Park in dem man immer ein ruhiges Plätzchen für ein Picknick findet. Das im Internet so hochgelobte Essen habe ich in Furnas nicht gefunden. Fachliches Unvermögen trifft auf Selbstüberschätzung! Tipp: Der Campingplatz in Furnas oder das Restaurant am Hafen von Ribeira Quente.

Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Regina B.

20 May 2016

modernes Ferienhaus in perfekter Lage im Thermal-Örtchen Furnas

Wenn man im Orte Furnas das ideale Ferienhaus sucht, dann muss man zwangsweise auf dieses stoßen: Es ragt modern und elegant neben den herrlichen Thermalquellen "Poça da Dona Beija" auf, die täglich von früh morgens bis spät abends zu einem Besuch in den 4 Pools mit 39°C einladen. Auf der anderen Straßenseite ist ein kleiner Supermarkt, der auch mit dem besonderen Brot dieses Ortes (Bolos Lêvedos) beliefert wird. Davor kann man kostenlos und recht zuverlässig parken, alternativ auch direkt vor dem Haus - wenn man einigermaßen geschickt ist. Restaurants und andere kleinere Geschäfte sind auch nicht weit entfernt. Im gleichen Ort befindet sich auch der botanische Garten "Terra Nostra", der unendlich schön ist und ebenfalls ein (sehr großes) Thermalbecken bietet, eines der populärsten Ausflugsziele der Insel. Die Kommunikation mit dem Vermieter gestaltete sich schon im Vorfeld absolut vorbildlich! Wir wurden bei Ankunft angenehm empfangen und in alle Details eingewiesen. Das Ferienhaus ist wirklich sehr gut ausgestattet, vermisst haben wir lediglich eine Spülmaschine. Auch für unsere zweijährige Tochter war alles perfekt vorbereitet. Von kleineren baulichen Mängeln mal abgesehen gibt es nichts zu kritisieren. Wir hatten eine wirklich tolle Zeit! Lobend hervorheben möchten wir inbesondere: Sauberkeit, gut ausgestattete Küche, Terrasse mit Außenwaschbecken und Grill, W-LAN. Der Ort Furnas diente uns als idealer Ausgangspunkt für viele Ausflüge und Wanderungen. Die Straßenverhältniss dort(hin) wie auf der ganzen Insel sind nahezu ideal, von den vielen schmalen Einbahnstraßen in allen Orten mal abgesehen. Vielen Dank für die schöne Zeit!

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Nadine M., Ottawa, Canada

20 Mar 2016

Lovely house in a lovely location

The Furnas Valley is one of the best places to stay on Sao Miguel to get a sense of the whole island. It's lush, green, peaceful, and offers plenty of great walking, plus proximity to all other parts of the island. The thermal baths right next door (you only need a sarong, flip flops and your 3 euros) is so convenient and the sound of the rushing stream is soothing. The garden and decks are also very pleasant and we only wished we were there in a warmer month to take advantage of the setting fully. The house as well is very well-equipped and solid. The bed is extremely comfortable. Two small changes would make this perfect accommodation: a more comfortable couch (what's there is outdoor furniture) and a reading lamp for the couch. We will definitely be back! We are on our fourth week in Portugal and loved the Furnas Valley the most. If you like the outdoors, nature and hiking, this is the destination for you.

About the host

Hosted by Paulo Franco

Why they chose this property

This property is used by our family since 1985, we used to rent it for summer holidays, in 1999 my parents decided to buy it, in 2005 it was very degraded when we decided to renew it. The new architecture project granted a new look to the house while respecting the context of the house.

What makes this property unique

Large glazed areas, can assure a bright house a great views to the water stream and the surrounding mountains. Either from the balcony or the terrace you can have your breakfast enjoying the surroundings.