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GuestReady - beachfront retreat in Porto Formoso

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A stone building with a white roof, a balcony, and a small window.
Room
A dining area with a large table and wicker chairs, overlooking a coastal view through large windows.
Dining
A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, a table, and a staircase.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Moinhos Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Dryer
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Porto Formoso, Portugal
  • Place, Moinhos Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Caldeira Velha
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Bárbara Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ponta Delgada (PDL-Joao Paulo II)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Ribeira Grande

Located in Ribeira Grande, this apartment is on the beach. Caldeira Velha and Caldeira Velha Natural Monument reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Gorreana Tea Factory and Arquipélago Contemporary Arts Center. OMIC - Azores Microbial Observatory and Observatório Vulcanológico e Geotérmico dos Açores are also worth visiting. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like cycling and hiking.
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Map
Porto Formoso, Portugal

What's nearby

  • Moinhos Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Caldeira Velha - 8 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Santa Bárbara Beach - 11 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Ponta Delgada Harbour - 19 min drive - 29.8 km
  • Ponta Delgada City Gates - 19 min drive - 30.6 km

Getting around

  • Ponta Delgada (PDL-Joao Paulo II) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Galp - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪TukáTulá - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Caravela Sunset Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Alabote - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chá Porto Formoso - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is GuestReady - beachfront retreat in Porto Formoso pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at GuestReady - beachfront retreat in Porto Formoso?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at GuestReady - beachfront retreat in Porto Formoso?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at GuestReady - beachfront retreat in Porto Formoso?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is GuestReady - beachfront retreat in Porto Formoso located?

Nestled on the beach, this Ribeira Grande apartment building is steps from Moinhos Beach and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Santa Iria Viewpoint. Monte Verde Beach and Caldeira Velha are also within 6 miles (10 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. 8 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a beautiful view of the beach, ocean, and surrounding cliffs from the patio and the wonderful dining area opened to the breeze and sounds of the waves.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at this VRBO property for 8 nights. Everything was fantastic. Place was spotless. Great beachfront location. Nice lunch place next door. A few other restaurants in the local area. We found ourselves going to Ribiera Grande most nights for dinner (10 minute drive). The beach was clean and most days perfect for swimming. Pretty gentle waves. Yesterday it was quite rough so no swimming. We booked a few excursions such as fishing, rock jumping etc and they were all really convenient. Great holiday. Thank you to the owners for sharing this property. Great time.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this house and the location! For beach people, this house is perfect! Could not have asked for better access to a beach that quickly became a favorite for us in the Azores! While the beach is busy during the day, the evenings were quiet and listening to the waves was the perfect soundtrack to our stay. We loved walking to the trails in the area and the two restaurants nearby. Also, the kitchen was well-stocked with all that we needed! Fabulous home!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We couldn’t believe how perfect this house is. The house itself: impeccably clean and comfortable. There is a room with a large table and comfortable chairs where you can open all the sliding doors on three sides to the ocean - it was heaven. Kitchen, perfect. Bedrooms, perfect. Bathrooms/showers, perfect. Laundry and dishwasher worked perfectly. Zone A/C in all rooms if desired, although we kept the windows open for the ocean air! So many windows and outdoor balcony spaces which were wonderful. And, not a single, solitary insect the whole time we were there. The setting: this beautiful house is RIGHT ON THE BEACH at Praia dos Moinhos - a lovely, uncrowded beach. We woke each morning to having the beach to ourselves!!!! And even when others arrived it was sparsely populated! The sand is great and it is perfect for swimming. And there are even lifeguards!!! And a cafe with music and delicious food. The island is small - and the location of the house was a convenient base to be able to reach all areas! The hosts: Communication was fantastic. They were friendly, helpful, and very responsive!!! They helped with travel/airport questions, and sky questions we had from the initial booking to a change in dates to adding a person to any house questions were answered right away! (And for any future guests, we did enjoy visits from a very distinguished cat each day - we read that the island collectively takes care of the cats since they are good for keeping mice away! We loved him!)
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
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From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wow, what an absolutely amazing property right on Moinhos Beach! Having a private gate leading strai

Wow, what an absolutely amazing property right on Moinhos Beach! Having a private gate leading straight onto the sand was unbeatable. The house itself was clean, comfortable, and incredibly inviting. The beds were firm but cozy, and we loved that there was a wide variety of pillows ranging from soft to firm to suit anyone's preference. There is also plenty of outdoor space to relax and soak in the breathtaking views. The location feels wonderfully quiet and tucked away, even though the beach can get busy on prime days. Porto Formoso is perfectly situated for exploring the rest of the island, with most major attractions no more than a 45-minute drive away. Parking near the house can be a bit tight, so we opted for the large public lot just a two-minute walk away, which worked out perfectly. We absolutely loved our time here!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We couldn’t believe how perfect this house is. We had a PERFECT STAY. First, the house itself: im

We couldn’t believe how perfect this house is. We had a PERFECT STAY. First, the house itself: impeccably clean and comfortable. There is a room with a large table and comfortable chairs where you can open all the sliding doors on three sides to the ocean - it was heaven. Kitchen, perfect. Bedrooms, perfect. Bathrooms/showers, perfect. Laundry and dishwasher worked perfectly. Zone A/C in all rooms if desired, although we kept the windows open for the ocean air! So many windows and outdoor balcony spaces which were wonderful. And, not a single, solitary insect the whole time we were there. Next, the setting: this beautiful house is RIGHT ON THE BEACH at Praia dos Moinhos - a lovely, uncrowded beach. We woke each morning to having the beach to ourselves!!!! And even when others arrived it was sparsely populated! The sand is great and it is perfect for swimming. And there are even lifeguards!!! And a cafe with music and delicious food. The island is small - and the location of the house was a convenient base to be able to reach all areas! And last, we just can’t say enough good things about the hosts. Communication was fantastic. They were friendly, helpful, and very responsive!!! They helped with travel/airport questions, and sky questions we had from the initial booking to a change in dates to adding a person to any house questions were answered right away! They were fantastic. We would give 6 stars if we could 😊 - it was hard to leave. (and for any future guests, we did meet a very distinguished cat who visited daily - quite the gentleman - we read that the island collectively takes care of the cats since they are good for keeping mice away! We enjoyed his visits very much!!)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

This location was perfect and the house was absolutely lovely!

This location was perfect and the house was absolutely lovely!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

This is a wonderful house located in a great area with a breathtaking view.

This is a wonderful house located in a great area with a breathtaking view.
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