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A Unique Experience | PDL Luxury Retreat

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A modern pool area with clear water, a person relaxing by the pool, and a contemporary building in the background.
A hot tub with a control panel, a glass door leading to a living room with a sofa and a TV, and string lights.
A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in oven, and pendant lighting.
A modern living room with a dining area, a kitchen in the background, and a Galaxy Z Fold5 device on a stand.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a potted plant on a wooden dresser.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Private pool
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Ponta Delgada, Açores
  • Place, Azorean Pineapple Plantation
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ponta Delgada Harbour
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ponta Delgada City Gates
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ponta Delgada (PDL-Joao Paulo II)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Futon

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 7

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Ponta Delgada

Located in Ponta Delgada, this villa is in the city centre and near the beach. Ponta Delgada City Gates and Bell Tower are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ponta Delgada Harbour and Azorean Pineapple Plantation. Travelling with kids? Consider Jardim Jose do Canto and Carlos Machado Museum. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Ponta Delgada, Açores

What's nearby

  • Azorean Pineapple Plantation - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • University of the Azores - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Ponta Delgada Harbour - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Ponta Delgada City Gates - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Ponta Delgada Marina - 5 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Ponta Delgada (PDL-Joao Paulo II) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪O Gastrónomo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪O Calheta - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cais 20 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪AMOR.A Cake & Coffee - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does A Unique Experience | PDL Luxury Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at A Unique Experience | PDL Luxury Retreat?

As of 24 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Unique Experience | PDL Luxury Retreat on 16 Dec 2026 start from £372, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is A Unique Experience | PDL Luxury Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at A Unique Experience | PDL Luxury Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Unique Experience | PDL Luxury Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Unique Experience | PDL Luxury Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Unique Experience | PDL Luxury Retreat located?

This family-friendly Ponta Delgada villa is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Azorean Pineapple Plantation and University of the Azores. Carlos Machado Museum and Jardim Jose do Canto are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

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 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The accommodation was great for our family, we were travelljng with our children snd grandchildren. Lots of space indoor and outdoors for everyone. Joao was very quick to reply to our questions and gave us great information on the Island.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The House was amazing, very clean and exactly what was advertised. The property owner was also extremely welcoming and helpful
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very responsive and friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was fantastic. Too cold to use the pool but hot tub was good
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very spacious with everything you need! Host is great and extremely helpful with recommendations. Beautiful outdoor area and we loved the BBQ. Kitchen is very well equipped. We would go back!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr 2026
Thank you for your comment, it was a pleasure to host you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house for a big family to stay in. Lots of space for everyone. The kids loved the pool.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2025
Thank you very much Lisa for your comment. It was a pleasure to host you and your family. Hope to see you in a near future :) Kind regards, João.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent family trip to Ponta Delgada

Our stay at the villa was excellent. The house was just as described, very comfortable and spacious for our entire group. We enjoyed the large kitchen and living room area and Joao was very responsive with any questions we had while staying there for the week.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2026
Thank you very much for choosing my propertie. It was a pleasure to host you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

The house is beautiful plenty of bedrooms as we were 4 families it was great each family had their own bathrooms.Beautiful house and pool.Host was responded quickly to anything that came up.Definitely would love to go backLucia
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2026
Thank you very much for choosing my propertie. It was a pleasure to host you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Phenomenal House

The house was awesome and the host was absolutely top star! Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2024
Thank you very much for your kind words, it was a pleasure to host you and your group.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sao Miguel getaway

Stayed for 8 days and 7 nights second week of June 2024. The house was great and plenty of room for our group of 9. We especially enjoyed the pool area as we had perfect weather while we there. Location was great and communication with the host was always answered quickly.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Feb 2025
Thank you very much for your comment. It was a pleasure to host you. Hope to see you in a near future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We stayed at this property with a group of 13 ladies and were able to comfortably accommodate everyone. The home is spacious, well-equipped, and beautifully maintained. The surroundings are peaceful, making it the perfect place to relax and unwind. All the amenities worked perfectly and met our needs. The homeowner was absolutely attentive both before and during our stay, ensuring everything went smoothly. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for a grouo

One of a Kind property was an excellent place for 3 couples to enjoy a week on Sao Miguel. Joao was incredibly helpful and responsive. The bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas were spacious and welcoming. Although it was a long walk to the main part of town it was easy to keep 2 cars at the place and a short drive. This was a great location for exploring the whole island. Highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2026
Thank you very much for choosing my propertie. It was a pleasure to host you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic house with a view

Beautiful and modern place with ample bedrooms and baths. Indoor and outdoor kitchen opens to pool area. Pool with window into the house was loved by my guests. The owner was very attentive to all questions within 30 min. Only thing was kitchen could have used spices and some basic cooking oil but easily fixed. Would definitely repeat!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2026
Thank you very much for choosing my propertie. It was a pleasure to host you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family stay for 12 ppl

We enjoyed our stay with the fantastic amenities here. João provided all the answers to our many questions and helped with extra towels etc. when we asked and needed anything. We found it a bit tricky to find the long driveway as did Uber eats and a few taxi drivers. Thanks for everything and we will see you when we come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2023
Thank you very much for your comment Keira, it was a pleasure to host you. This is a new villa a bit hidden, wich is great for safety and calmness, but sometimes hard to find to uber eats or taxi drivers. I will put a sign soon to help this type of companies to find it easily.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

This house is exactly as it shows in the pictures. It was in a quiet area and within minutes of driving, you are in Ponta Delgada. The host Joao was quick to answer any questions that we had. The house was more than spacious for the 11 of us. I would definitely recommend this house for any large group.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2024
Thank you very much for your kind words. I Hope to see you again in a near future :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for big family

This stay was perfect! We had a big group of 9 people ranging from 72yrs to infant and there was plenty of space for us all. Baby gates at the top and bottom of the stairs made sure the babies were safe. Location was perfect. Quick drive into Ponta Delgada or the highway if you want to go farther. João was very helpful and quick to respond. Even offered to buy extra life jackets and toys for the little kids! It was a wonderful stay and would definitely recommend!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul 2023
Thank you very much for your comment.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our favorite rental we’ve ever stayed at

There is nothing that could have been done to improve our two week stay here. We comfortably slept twin three year olds, us, grandparents and my brother in law. The location is perfect, it’s quiet but close to the city and easy to get anywhere on the beautiful island. My kids thought the window seeing into the pool was the coolest thing ever, and the layout of the pool itself was perfect for kids and adults. Joâo responded quickly leading up to the trip and while we were there. I can’t recommend this rental more!
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2023
Thank you very much for your comment.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

We had a fantastic time in São Miguel! The property was beautiful, very private yet a great location close to markets and restaurants, also central to all locations on the island. The home is very clean and was well stocked with everything we needed for our stay. We didn’t use the pool as the weather was chilly and windy, but we took advantage of the hot tub, very welcoming after long days of sightseeing! Although we had a smaller group (4 adults), there is plenty space for a large family. João is a fantastic host, very responsive to questions and always right there to offer tips and suggestions for things to do and places to see. We hope to be back someday soon, when we do this will be where we stay! Thank you, João, for a fantastic week!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2026
Thank you very much for choosing my propertie. It was a pleasure to host you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A very memorable family Christmas 2024!

From the moment we were welcomed with a personalized greeting and bottle of wine, a decorated Christmas tree and holiday decor, our family of 10 felt immediately at home! The house is a beautiful in the listing as it is in person. Well appointed kitchen, modern bathrooms with an abundance of hot water and great pressure! Enough room for togetherness and also privacy. We really enjoyed the hot tub and used the swimming pool as a cold plunge as it isn’t heated. The island has so much to offer and we took full advantage of it all! Thanks a million Joao for your generous hospitality! Happy New Year from the Rooney family!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2026
Thank you very much for choosing my propertie. It was a pleasure to host you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful House in a convenient location!

My family and I brought my mother, who’s family originated in the azores here for a family vacation and it was an absolute blast. The place was incredible, the house was clean and well maintained. The pool was a huge hit with the kids and very refreshing after a long day of hiking and exploring the island. The outdoor shower was nice to clean beach sand off and rinse off before going into the house. The wood fired grill was great for a few nights we stayed in for dinner. We had more than enough room, good closet space for our items and enough beds to comfortably sleep us all.Joao was very accommodating and kept in touch with questions we had and was kind enough to give us some tips and local knowledge about places and restaurants to check out during our stay. I can’t really find a negative to speak of. It really was great and we would definitely book again.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Feb 2025
Thank you very much for your comment. It was a pleasure to host you. Hope to see you in a near future.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
What a terrible mistake booking this house. We booked this accommodation for 3 nights, and every single communication with Joao was a nightmare. Lots of “existing” utilities did not exist or were not functioning - stove was not working, poor quality of cooking pans, limited toilet paper, no spare towels, cheap multipurpose shampoo and shower gel (1-2 bottles for 5 bedrooms), mosquito nets are totally broken, jacuzzi was super dirty, we didn’t even dare to try. Cherry on top - we discovered multiple ants and cockroaches during the stay, which was extremely unpleasant and made us question overall house maintainance. These issues were clearly ignored by Joao, as we tried to communicate with the host multiple times via WhatsApp and the host ignored the messages in a very rude ‘ghosting’ manner instead of peacefully resolving addressed above issues.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing home and stay.

When we found this home, we thought "this might be to go to be true." After speaking with Joao and asking some questions we booked his home for 5 days. Everything was wonderful. The upstairs is open concept which made 7 adults and 6 children (ranging from 16 to 1 years old not feel cramped. The pool is on the same level, so it made for watching the children fantastic! The kitchen is stocked with pots/pans for cooking, coffee maker, toaster, and utensils. There were board games for the kids, but they mostly enjoyed the pool. There is 1 bedroom upstairs and the remaining bedrooms were downstairs. Again, lots of space! There is a washer but no dryer. We didn't mind, we enjoyed hanging our clothes outside to dry. The baby gate at the top of the stairs as well as the bottom of the stairs is extremely helpful and put my mind at ease with a running 1 year old. The few times we reached out to Joao, he was quick to reply. He provided us some great recommendations on places to visit during our stay as well. We would love to stay here again next time were in Sao Miguel! :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2023
Thank you very much for your comment.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I found it somewhat hidden to find but too difficult. Joao was amazing to speak with. Always pleasant, patient and kind. Extremely helpful with all my questions. The cleaning staff came in half way through oour visit, which was nice to see. Giving us fresh towels and new bedding. The ladies were incredibly efficient. The house was clean and spacious. Bedrooms in the lower half was different from what we’re accustomed to. The walking up and down the steps, kept us in shape and helped with maintaining our weight,LOL! But seriously, bedrooms were great, clean and with aircon units or fans. Sound proof. One little complaint because every Country is different and we are spoiled, some mattresses were quite firm and hard to sleep on for several nights when your older like us. Majority of my group is 60 and older. Jacuzzi was smaller than I thought. Only 2 of us used it. Too many chemicals in it and they experienced eye irritation. So just advice only proper treatment and not too much. Only a few of us used the pool. Found it to be very cold. However, our visit was the first two weeks of September, so no judgement here. The ones that used it liked it.Kitchen was so equipped and made cooking at the house convenient. There is a slight ant issue. We found for most of visit. But to be expected with a cupboard wth food and doors open. The screen system for the door could be improved to either a slide door system from the pull down screens. Great House tho
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2025
Thanks again for your visit Margaret. I will keep in mind every suggestions you made some of them are alteady taken care of. Best regards.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was wonderful! The VRBO was just like the pictures—clean, comfortable, and spacious. We especially enjoyed the open floor plan, which was perfect for spending time together as a large family. Having 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms made it easy for everyone to have plenty of space and be comfortable throughout our stay.The location was also excellent. It’s very close to Ponta Delgada and conveniently located near the highway, making it easy to get to restaurants and explore anywhere on the island.The host was great and very accommodating! He responded quickly to all of my questions and concerns and provided us with great recommendations and advice during our stay. We truly appreciated how helpful and responsive he was.We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend this villa to other families or larger groups visiting São Miguel. If I travel here again with a large group, I will definitely be checking to see if his villa is available!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great vacation on the island. The villa owner was responsive to emails and requests, and the villa had a very open floor plan upstairs that was perfect for family time playing games, eating, or watching tv. The weather was unseasonably cool, so the use of the pool was limited especially without solar cover or heater. The upstairs bug screens were in need of repair so had to use the air conditioning. The driveway entrance is unique but manageable and gives you a feel of privacy and security. Overall, we had a great stay and would recommend this villa for family vacation stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2026
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