Providing barbecue facilities, Casa da Avó - Vila do Porto provides accommodation in Vila do Porto. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The spacious apartment comes with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with city views. This apartment also provides guests with a patio that doubles up as an outdoor dining area. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Vila do Porto, like hiking. The nearest airport is Santa Maria Airport, 3 km from Casa da Avó - Vila do Porto.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Free private parking available on-site

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Guest reviews

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Staff
10
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
7.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Wouterreith
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Casa da Avó is a fully equipped apartment with a large terrace in the old town of Vila do Porto. The shops, restaurants, and harbor are all within walking distance. Maria Helena (the owner) welcomed us personally and was friendly, helpful, and...
  • Gudrun
    Ireland Ireland
    Wonderful and professional host, nice apartment, well equipped kitchen , clean, excellent location
  • Roger
    Australia Australia
    Fabulous home in a wonderful location, easy walking to restaurants, bars, supermarkets, and excellent off street parking. Good cross flow ventilation to mitigate the warm humid weather in August. Good cooking facilities, including a charcoal BBQ...
Quality rating
This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Maria-Helena Lordelo

10
10
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Maria-Helena Lordelo
CASA DA AVÓ is located in the historical zone of Vila do Porto, just steps away from the Santa Maria Museum and the Fossils Museum. In the vicinity: Municipal Library, restaurants/bars, souvenir shops, wine stores, supermarkets, pharmacy, etc. Near Forte of São Brás (lookout offers stunning panoramic view of the ocean, marina, harbour, and fishing boats). CASA DA AVÓ is 10 min. away from Praia Formosa, the incomparable whitesand beach in the Azores. Santa Maria has magnificent walking trails for both beginners and pros, and is a worldwide known place to observe fossils. Areas you must visit: The island's ocean bays - Anjos (ecological reserve with ocean water pool), São Lourenço (natural and regional reserve with beach and ocean water pool, vineyards), Maia (sea embraced by volcanic rock, vineyards, ocean water pool, and the Gonçalo Velho Lighthouse); Poço da Pedreira (Sta. Bárbara), Calçada do Gigante (Malbusca), Barreiro da Faneca (Milagres); antique parishes and churches all over the island. The climate is temperate maritime, and the driest and mildest of all the Azores. Welcome to Santa Maria.
I was born in Vila do Porto, Santa Maria. When still a young adult, I moved to Montreal, Canada. In 2007, I returned, with my family, to this peaceful and charming island.
A CASA DA AVÓ está localizada na área histórica de Vila do Porto. Na Vila, encontra-se, a biblioteca, museus, igrejas, restaurantes/bares, artesanato, supermercados, e táxis. A 10 min a pé do cais do porto, da marina, clube naval, e Forte de São Brás, com vista panorâmica do mar, cais, e barcos piscatórios. A Praia Formosa, a melhor praia de areia branca dos Açores, fica a 7 km de Vila do Porto. O Pico Alto (591m), oferece uma vista circular deslumbrante - vilas com casas típicas marienses, vegetação endémica, vastos vales e enseadas, recortes litorais de interesse, e claro, a nossa maior riqueza, o mar.  O nosso clima é temperado marítimo e o mais ameno e seco do todo o arquipélago. Áreas a visitar: as maravilhosas baías ao longo da nossa costa: Anjos (Reserva Natural Regional, piscina natural), São Lourenço (Reserva Natural Regional, serra e praia, habitat para nidificação de aves marítimas, piscina), Maia (rochas vulcânicas, vinhedos entre paredes de pedra, Farol Gonçalo Velho, e piscina natural). Poço da Pedreira (Sta. Bárbara), Calçada do Gigante (Malbusca), Barreiro da Faneca (Milagres). A ilha possui inúmeros trilhos, e é a única para observação de fósseis no arquipélago.
Languages spoken: English,Spanish,French,Portuguese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Casa da Avó - Vila do Porto
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Mosquito net
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Hearing accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
Wellness
  • Solarium
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Diving
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Outdoor & View
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

House rules
Casa da Avó - Vila do Porto takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Casa da Avó - Vila do Porto in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

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