SURF BEACH_SANTA Barbara Secret Gardens(RAL-1155)

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Ribeira Grande Sao Miguel, Azores

Santa Bárbara Beach
‪15 min walk‬
Monte Verde Beach
‪15 min walk‬
Caldeira Velha
‪19 min walk‬
Ponta Delgada (PDL-Joao Paulo II)
‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

bedroom #3

2 Double Beds and 2 Child Beds

downstairs bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Office

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Welcome!
Conveniently located within walking distance to Santa Barbara beach, this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom rustic modern home brings the beauty of Sao MIguel's earth, sea and sky inside, featuring a tall wood burning volcanic rock fireplace, local wood beam ceilings, open concept kitchen with farmhouse sink and stainless steel appliances.
Perfect for a large group or two families as sleeps 8-10 people comfortably in two king bedrooms and third bedroom with both single and double bunk beds. Indoor foosball table and separate TV room
Outdoors relax and enjoy the vast garden and land, views of the patchwork green hilltops and sunsets over the ocean.
Convenience store ,coffee shop and local cuisine within a 2 minute walk.

Property manager

Vítor Pacheco

Languages

English, Portuguese

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Max 8 guests + 1 children 0-2

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Only allowed outside the house.

I will not supply wood for the fireplace in addition to the initial supply already provided for your stay in 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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property

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

Property Registration Number 1155

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 the mountains and near the beach. Arquipélago Contemporary Arts Center and Carlos Machado Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Gorreana Tea Factory and Jardim Jose do Canto. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.

Ribeira Grande Sao Miguel, Azores

What's nearby

Santa Bárbara Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Monte Verde Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Caldeira Velha - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Ponta Delgada Harbour - 13 min drive - 16.3 km
Lagoa do Fogo - 14 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

Ponta Delgada (PDL-Joao Paulo II) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

‪TukáTulá Bar - ‬13 min walk
‪Restaurante O Silva - ‬1 min walk
‪Café Lectus - ‬14 min walk
‪O Chocolatinho - ‬3 min drive
‪Beach Club - ST Barbara Eco Beach Resort - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SURF BEACH_SANTA Barbara Secret Gardens(RAL-1155) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at SURF BEACH_SANTA Barbara Secret Gardens(RAL-1155)?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is SURF BEACH_SANTA Barbara Secret Gardens(RAL-1155) located?

This family-friendly Ribeira Grande holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Arquipélago Contemporary Arts Center, Santa Bárbara Beach and Monte Verde Beach. Ponte dos Oito Arcos and Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Estrelas are also within 15 minutes.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D.

13 July 2023

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

Amazing

Felt like home loved the animals great for families! Vitor was helpful and if we needed something always helpful

Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

22 May 2017

Super place in Ribera Grande

We recently spent a week on San Miguel. This place is in a great location for exploring the island. We really liked the town and the house which included all of the amenities we needed for our stay. Comfortable and well appointed ( for 4 of us) with a warm sun room and a terrace out back. One of the best beaches on the island is a short walk away. We loved going down to walk the shore line at sunset. The island itself is full of wonderful trails and amazing scenery and quirky weather. We enjoyed it all!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

27 Nov 2023

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

Great for family vacations

This is a fantastic property located in an island-central village and was exactly what we wanted. While Ponta Delgada has more of an urban feel - we wanted something just a little off the beaten path but still easy access to amenities. The house is a walk or short drive to restaurants, the market, small cafés, and the beach yet retains the quaint, Azores village feeling we wanted. The house was well appointed with many kitchen tools, extra towels/linens, washer/dryer, back yard, late-day sun deck, parking, and high speed wifi. It even had some toys and games for the kids! Our host was terrific and accommodated our early check-in/late check-out requests. The host was responsive (less than 5 min responses over WhatsApp). Highly recommended - you won't be disappointed!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

15 Nov 2016

A wonderful stay in Ribera Seca in spite of the weather

A wonderful stay for newbies to the Azores. Pedro the property manager met us at the airport and helped us get our luggage to the house. Our rental car was too small for the 4 of us. The house had everything we needed from cooking supplies to clothes washing detergent and softener. There were a couple of small items which Pedro quickly and efficiently fixed. A follow up from Mario the owner was also appreciated. Overall service from the owner and property manager was exemplary. The house location was a short walk to a local cafe and grocery store plus a a bigger supermarket was a 4 minute drive. The beach was an easy 12 minute walk. Too bad the winter season had started and wind and rain were predominant during our 4 day stay. We would definitely stay here again if we go back to the Azores.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

domingos d.

28 May 2022

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

Maison très confortable, très bien équipé, bel emplacement, hôtes très agréable et très serviable et

Maison très confortable, très bien équipé, bel emplacement, hôtes très agréable et très serviable et attentionnée À refaire

Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sabine F.

25 Oct 2019

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

Awesome vacation!

We can highly recommend this beautiful, lovely furnished, clean and very-well equipped house. It is well located within walking distance to the beach and to a big supermarket and also an excellent starting point to explore this wonderful island. Thanks a lot, Pedro, for your friendly hospitality and your support during our stay! We had awesome two weeks!

Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

28 Sept 2019

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

A great place to stay

This house is well represented by the information on line and when you arrive it's just as you expect. It's clean, well equipped and a nice place to be. Pedro is a pleasant and very helpful man who does anything he can to make your stay a good one. Within walking distance is a very good restaurant and a couple of shops but you really do need a car to get out and about and the island is certainly worth looking around, so much natural beauty and there really is stunning scenery in any direction you look. We had a great holiday and hope if you book this place you do too.

Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matt D., Minneapolis, Minnesota

16 Sept 2019

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

Magic Island

We enjoyed our stay in the city of Ribeira Grande! The house had everything we needed. Santa Barbara beach was a short 1 km walk away, grocery store is a short walk/drive away. The whole island is easily within reach from this location. Sunsets from the patio were marvelous! Plenty of room in the house for 6 adults. We would not hesitate staying here again!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linda

29 July 2018

Wonderful Stay!

We were a group of 6 people that travelled to Ribeira Grande July 2018. We were more than pleased with the accommodations and the overall property! Pedro (the manger) was always accessible and very helpful if and when we needed his assistance. There was ample room for our group and great amenities (washer, dryer). The location did warrant the use of a car, so we rented one for two days and hired a driver for another. There was plenty to see and plenty to do. I would highly recommend this property, as it was an overall excellent stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Claire E.

13 July 2018

Perfect Hidden Gem. Home from home.

Simply perfect !!!!!! As a family of four, there is plenty of room to relax and unwind. Situated on the edge of town Surf Beach- Santa Barbara is perfect for joining in or getting away from it all, The house has everything you need for your comfortable stay, we loved it!!! It is a short stroll to the best beach on the island, which we visited every evening, after our full days exploreing this Amazing island. Thank you Pedro. We've all had an amazing time!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Carine A.

25 Aug 2017

Superbe maison avec un.confort hait de gamme.

Une maison très bien située pour rayonner dans l'île. Un confort très appréciable : literie au top, climatisation, cuisine toute équipée, barbecue... Beaux espaces : grands salons, cuisine spacieuse, chambres très confortables, terrasses avec magnifique vue ! Seul bémol sur le bruit de la route...

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

8 Aug 2017

Maison de vacances idéale

Une vraie maison de village, bien équipée à proximité d'une supérette où on trouve tout le nécessaire. Plage idéale pour le surf (et baignade) à 15 min à pied. Grande surface a 10 min en voiture ouverte tous les jours jusqu'à 22h en été ! Gérant Pedro très serviable et disponible qui nous a accueilli à l'aéroport et nous a guidé jusqu'à la maison. Malgré l'heure tardive il nous a présenté son île avec enthousiasme. Seul point noir : le stationnement devant la maison dans la rue passante parfois un peu compliqué. ...

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017

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

8/10 Good

Ian S.

21 July 2017

Pedro was awesome! Will be back

Great location in tow.

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

10/10 Excellent

Simons K.

27 Dec 2016

perfect place

This is prefect place to stay for family.Everything what you need is there and even everything what you don't need as well:).Location - very good, host - more then good:) Thank's Pedro!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2016

About the host

Hosted by Vítor Pacheco

My name is Vitor and I am your host. I am simple man, shy at first and I love what I do. I lived abroad for a few years, and I believe that has opened my mind. I love nature and to enjoy the moment.

Why they chose this property

This property is my pride, every detail was designed with love and care to provide calmness, comfort and that unique familiar feeling that you only can feel on special places. It is spacious, beautifully furnished and equipped. It´s central key location makes it very popular to explore the island and the friendly neighbourhood combined with nearby amenities makes it perfect for families. Around 10 minutes from the beach by foot.

What makes this property unique

I will personally receive you with a big smile. Very spacious and beautiful lawn with lovely friendly birds, you can feed them, you can see the sheer happiness on your family members as they interact with these pets, that alone is not easy to find anywhere.

Languages:

English, Portuguese

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

bedroom #3

downstairs bedroom

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property