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Vivenda Mar e Sol

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A garden with a pond, surrounded by a stone border and lush greenery.
A white building with a tiled roof and green shutters, located next to a curved stone staircase.
A garden with a view of the sea, a concrete path, and a small tree.
A white building with green shutters, a stone patio, and a palm tree.
A coastal house with a white facade, green shutters, and a tiled roof.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Balcony
  • Shared communal pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Achada - Nordeste, Portugal
  • Place, Salto da Farinha Waterfall
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Ribeira da Salga Waterfall
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Farol da Ponta do Arnel
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ponta Delgada (PDL-Joao Paulo II)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Vivenda Mar e Sol

The Mar e Sol Villa is an excellent place to rest, relax, and spend your holiday, as it is a spacious holiday rental located in a very quiet and peaceful area of Achada.

The villa is very well located, with beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean and the island’s northern coast. It’s wonderful to watch the sunrise and sunset from the villa, and it’s right across from the viewpoint at the churchyard.

The new road provides good access from Achada to everything there is to see in the northeast, including a spectacular route to Furnas, Povoação, and Vila Franca do Campo.

Achada is a small rural parish, quite secluded in the northeast, very green, and with good access to the entire island.

This town is very close to the health centre, has a pharmacy, two mini-markets, and two cafés with private parking.

The people of this parish are very courteous, helpful, and kind.
The owners of the villa enjoy welcoming everyone with the utmost courtesy and friendliness.

The distance to Nordeste (Health Centre) is 11 km. The property is located within a 10-minute drive of the Salto da Farinha Lookout.

All areas of the villa feature abundant plants and gardens, and it faces north, with an outdoor recreation area and barbecue, complete with firewood provided by the owner for guests’ use.

Bedrooms feature windows overlooking the outdoors, blinds, nightstands with electric lamps, tissue boxes, notepads, and individual towels for the beach and bathroom use.

It’s very easy to get to Vivenda Mar e Sol.
Pick up a map of the island at Ponta Delgada Airport, leave the airport, and take the Via Rápida (SCUT) towards Ribeira Grande, then continue straight ahead towards the northeast.

Exit the SCUT at Achada; at the first small roundabout, take the first right exit; a few metres later, at the second roundabout, take the third exit on the right and continue straight ahead until you reach the viewpoint at the churchyard.

The villa is right next door, at Rua de São João, 10.
Check-in is after 4:00 PM and check-out is by 10:00 AM.
Have a safe trip and welcome to Vivenda Mar e Sol.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 2411
Property # 10912824
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Nordeste

Located in Nordeste, this villa is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Farol da Ponta do Arnel and Nordeste Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Centro Cultural Padre Manuel Raposo and Centro Cultural e Social Padre Amaral. Travelling with kids? Consider Gorreana Tea Factory and OMIC - Azores Microbial Observatory. Kayaking 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.
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Achada - Nordeste, Portugal

What's nearby

  • Salto da Farinha Waterfall - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Centro Cultural Padre Manuel Raposo - 9 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Ribeira da Salga Waterfall - 12 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Farol da Ponta do Arnel - 14 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Nordeste Lighthouse - 15 min drive - 19.9 km

Getting around

  • Ponta Delgada (PDL-Joao Paulo II) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Os Melos - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Bar O Cordeirinho - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Minimercado Braga - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Casa de Pasto O Cardoso - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Poço Azul - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vivenda Mar e Sol pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Vivenda Mar e Sol?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Vivenda Mar e Sol?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vivenda Mar e Sol?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vivenda Mar e Sol located?

This family-friendly Nordeste villa is located on the waterfront, 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Salto da Farinha Waterfall, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Centro Cultural Padre Manuel Raposo and Ribeira da Salga Waterfall. Centro Cultural e Social Padre Amaral and Gorreana Tea Factory are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent View

My stay was enjoyable. The view is great and the place was clean.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May, 2025
Olá Tom. Nós gostamos muito de o ter, a passar as suas férias, na "Vivenda Mar e Sol", e eu gostei muito de comunicar consigo, pois é muito simpático e agradável, pelo que, gostávamos de o ter novamente na Vivenda, principalmente agora no verão. Cumprimentos Horácio Paulo
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great view in a quiet little town

Great location from which explore the eastern side of Sao Miguel. Check in was easy and the house was clean. The beds were not super comfortable, but that was our only issue. The hosts were wonderful! They were responsive and friendly and went out of their way to make us welcome. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Balcony With a View

We had a lovely stay in Achada. The location of the property is spectacular. We enjoyed the house with all the amenities, especially the kitchen. Having the use of a washing machine was so nice. It's a fairly secluded village in Nordeste, but exactly what we were looking for. We would return in a heart beat!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2023
Fazemos tudo o que estiver ao nosso alcance para tornar a estadia de todos os nossos hospedes o melhor que pudermos e sabemos.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was very nice with a beautiful view of the water. The hosts could'nt have been more hospitable.The only downside for us were the comfortability of one of the beds. One was quite firm which I liked, the other was quite hard.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Achada

Property was beautiful. I wish Horacio would have met us like he said he would. Communication was difficult over phone. Who is Clara?
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good location for exploring the north east corner

Great seaviews & sunsets from the upstairs apartment. Spacious accommodation in a very quiet area of Achada. The new road connects Achada well to anything that there is to see in the northeast of including a spectacular road to Furnas! The balcony is only narrow, enough to put a chair and soak up the evening sun. The BBQ is shared use with the downstairs apartment, but comes with wood provided. The owner was very tolerant of our late arrival and inability to find this actually easy to find place (It’s next to the church in Achada. Btw the church is very quiet and has not woken us up).
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2023
Muito gratos pelas suas palavras, realmente a nossa casa está situada num sitio maravilhoso, muito calmo e o por do sol é espetacular. Escreve sobre o piso superior " piso 0 ", mas o piso térreo " -1 " tem também um ótimo espaço e a mesma vista ( é praticamente igual ao que ocuparam ). A Achada é uma pequena freguesia rural, muito verde, mas com muito bons acessos para toda a Ilha. Esta localidade fica muito perto do Centro de Saúde, tem uma Farmácia, dois Mini mercados e Cafés com parque de estacionamento privativo. A população desta localidade é muito delicada, prestável e meiga. Gostamos de receber a todos com a máxima delicadeza e amizade. Tudo fazemos para que os nossos inquilinos se sintam muito bem e felizes. Em cada cliente um amigo que fica para sempre em nossos corações.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vista e tramonto magnifici

La casa è in una posizione bellissima per godere ogni sera del tramonto sull’oceano. Il paese è tranquillo e silenzioso, ma comodo alle vie di comunicazione. Horacio è stato molto accogliente e disponibile!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Feb, 2025
Boa noite, Está tudo bem convosco e com as crianças? Desejo que estejam todos muito bem. Muito obrigado, pela sua mensagem em que avaliou a "Vivenda Mar e Sol" e a sua estadia nela. Gostei muito de os ter na Vivenda, e gostaria muito que voltassem novamente para ela, pois são muito boas pessoas e excelentes hóspedes. Cumprimentos, Horácio Paulo
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Erg fijn verblijf

Heerlijke plek aan zee, we verbleven hier twee weken. Schoon en netjes. Fenomemaal uitzicht
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Presque Top

Bonjour, Pas de piscine,de bains à remous, de SPA Wifi non fonctionnel. Téléviseur non fonctionnel Super vue sur l'Océan Village calme. Il y a 2 locations dans cette maison séparées par une porte coulissante et un escalier ( faut juste que les occupants du dessous soient silencieux) Propriétaire joignable facilement, et serviable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Un casa con un potencial sin explotar.

La casa tiene potencial pero creo que tiene que pulir destalles importantes para convertirse en un buen alojamiento. Los.colchones y almohadas tendrían que ser.cambiados porque si no es imposible descansar. La nevera por ejemplo aunque está limpia tiene partes oxidadas que a simple vista te echan para atrás. Aunque hemos estado a gusto creo que una modernización y cambios de algunos elementos serían imprescindibles para volver o recomendar a otros uuarios.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Semana intensa en San Miguel

La casa es amplia, cómoda ,limpia y con unas vistas excelentes. Está en la costa Norte pero la isla es pequeña y lo más lejos está a una hora en coche y las carreteras son buenas.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Urlaub in Acharda

Das Haus ist sehr gut gelegen - schöner Blick auf den Atlantik mit Sonnenauf- und Untergang. Die Betten sind sehr kein und nicht nicht komfortabel. In der Küche gab es keine Kaffeemaschine, der Kühlschrank war rostig und nicht abgetaut. Auf der Terasse (wir wohnten im Obergeschoss) gab es keine Stühe, sie war auch sehr schmal. Das Haus war sehr sauber. Zu Maria Himmelfahrt war leider nicht an an Schlaf bis weit nach Mitternacht zu denken,. Die Feier auf dem angrenzenden Gemeindeplatz hielt 5 Tage an. Wir würden darüber leider nicht durch den Vermieter informiert. Ansonsten hatten wir eine wunderschönen Urlaub in Achada. Perfekt für Wanderungen geeignet.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent séjour

La vie au calme face à la mer en permanence. Maison bien équipée, le propriétaire attentionné. Nous avons passé une excellente semaine.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug, 2021
Sempre fizemos e faremos todos os possíveis para agradar os nossos hóspedes.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

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Hosted by Horacio Paulo

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