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BEACH HOUSE - Casa das Hortênsias - STUNING VIEW - 6 sleeps

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A coastal view from a covered balcony with a railing, overlooking the sea and cliffs.
A white building with a brown door and windows, a tiled roof, and a sign indicating a room number.
A bathroom with a wooden floor, white walls, a white toilet, and a window with a white frame.
A narrow stone pathway leading to a white building with windows, overlooking a coastal area with cliffs.
A coastal village with houses on a cliff overlooking a beach.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Ribeira Grande, Azores
  • Place, Moinhos Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Caldeira Velha
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Bárbara Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ponta Delgada (PDL-Joao Paulo II)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

BEACH HOUSE - Casa das Hortênsias - STUNING VIEW - 6 sleeps

This holiday home features laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a balcony. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower, bidets and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 724
Property # 1895462
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
Long-term renters welcome
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, 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

Ribeira Grande

Located in Ribeira Grande, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Ponte dos Oito Arcos and Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Estrelas are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Gorreana Tea Factory and Arquipélago Contemporary Arts Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Ribeira Grande, Azores

What's nearby

  • Moinhos Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Caldeira Velha - 9 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Santa Bárbara Beach - 13 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Ponta Delgada Harbour - 22 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Ponta Delgada City Gates - 23 min drive - 27.6 km

Getting around

  • Ponta Delgada (PDL-Joao Paulo II) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chá Gorreana - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Galp - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald’s - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪TukáTulá - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Buffet Paladar - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BEACH HOUSE - Casa das Hortênsias - STUNING VIEW - 6 sleeps pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at BEACH HOUSE - Casa das Hortênsias - STUNING VIEW - 6 sleeps?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at BEACH HOUSE - Casa das Hortênsias - STUNING VIEW - 6 sleeps?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BEACH HOUSE - Casa das Hortênsias - STUNING VIEW - 6 sleeps?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is BEACH HOUSE - Casa das Hortênsias - STUNING VIEW - 6 sleeps located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Moinhos Beach and Santa Iria Viewpoint. Gorreana Tea Factory and Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Estrela are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lee M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There is so much to do within walking distance from this house. The beach! Enchanting hiking trails! And two good restaurants. Again all walkable from the house. Plus this is a great place to start a visit to other places in the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

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

Island of bliss

We had a wonderful stay. The location is perfect for going on excursions and if you prefer not to be out and about, the great beach is only a few minutes' walk away. We would love to come back.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, full kitchen, deck with amazing view of ocean and waterfall. Walking distance to restaurant and beach. Location made it easy for us to explore the entire island! Host very responsive. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House had everything one could need for a fabulous stay. Jose was quick to answer any questions. Highly recommend
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stéphanie B.

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

Great place to stay

The view is great from the terrasse! The place is clean and has eveything we need, the host was easily reachable and accomodating. Highly recommended.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful 10 day stay at Casa das Hortensias. The kitchen was fully equipped and the washing machine and outdoor space to hang out laundry provided everything we needed. We appreciated that supplies like olive oil, vinegar, a few spices, laundry soap, dishwasher soap, toilet paper and paper towels were provided. Spectacular hiking trails started steps from the house, and the views to the beach and ocean were beautiful. The living area and bedrooms were comfortable. Jose, our host, was responsive to any questions we had and the information binder was helpful. Thank you again for a lovely stay.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

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

Peaceful Paridise

This property was everything as described in the VRBO ad and more. Location was quiet yet close to everything we needed and everything we wanted to see. The beach was spectacular, warm water and lots of space to spread out and enjoy the sunshine. Would definitely recommend this location and would stay here on our next trip to the Azores.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Exactly what we were hoping for

The house was clean, had all the necessary amenities, José was always quick in his communication, and the location is fairly central on the island (but tucked away in cute Porto Formoso, so it was more low-key and quiet… minus all our rooster neighbors). We loved our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

Cosy family house in quiet village with sea views

The property is spacious, clean and has everything you need. Jose is very friendly and helpful and we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
It was pleasure Helen and her family in our beach house.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven D.

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

Azores 2025

Great layout with incredible views.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dave K.

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

Peaceful place

We had a great stay at Josè place. The views are amazing from the balcony and there are some beautiful hiking trails right outside the door. Thanks Josè.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John A.

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

excellent value

Though we would not go in March again because of the rainy/cloudy weather, we would give this place a big thumbs up for location, quietness, and view. Fairly priced, and central to several island highlights, we had a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pat N.

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

Magical Spot

Casa das Hortensias is a wonderful and comfortable house located in a charming town, surrounded by beautiful Azores countryside. The two outside decks overlook a beautiful vista and black sand beach which is a 5 minute walk from the house. Hiking trails complete with waterfall is very close and accessible.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Archival

8/10 Good

Stephen F.

Perfect.

Nice house - beautiful location - gorgeous views. Beach days are fun with locals out for sun and the black sand beach. Eat in the village super fresh seafood and wonderful people.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Thanks
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kellie A.

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

Perfect Place

Such and amazing home and the location and views were better than we could have imagined. The hosts provided everything we could have needed and the tea and treats they left for us upon arrival were a lovely surprise. Perfect location to easily get to Furnas and Ribeira Grande. Beach cafe and restaurant within walking distance served delicious food. If we ever return we would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

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

What a great place!! Perfect for us. Jose’ is a perfect host!,We could not have ask for more

Excellent experience! No issues whatsoever ever
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Constantine V.

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

A great stay in a perfect location...

Jose was a wonderful host who was very responsive and helpful when we had a small crisis (not with the property). The location was perfect for us -- centrally located on the island, allowing for easy day trips in any direction. Both restaurants within walking distance were very good, and the village of Moinhos itself was picturesque, and one of our favorite places of the entire trip. The property was great, having everything we needed. We would not hesitate to book here again -- one of our very best VRBO experiences.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tien-Tien C.

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

House by the sea

We loved the central location and balconies with the gorgeous views! During the day we would explore the island and then come back in the evening to hang out or walk to the beach. Park with waterfalls is also right around the corner. Owner was easy to reach and very responsive and flexible with check in.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daren J.

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

This place was amazing!

Checkin was super easy. The place was really spotless. They had nice shampoo, and body wash in both bathrooms. The terrace had an amazing view of the Atlantic. The terrace had an awning that completely and automatically covered the whole thing. It was a really nice place.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leslie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was one of the best homes we have stayed in. It lived up to every expectation. Very well provisioned…. down to coffee and espresso ready to enjoy. All the manuals for the appliances, and great suggestions for nearby restaurants and grocery shopping. Loved our morning views as we enjoyed brunch on the patio….. beds were comfy and two showers were a plus in getting ready for our family event.
front of the house
fully equipped kitchen
one of three decks
Living room
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sabine L.

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

A perfect holiday

We were allowed to spend a great week in the House. The Location of the house is perfect to explore the entire Island and close to a beautiful beach. The House is very well equipped and was very clean. Many thanks to the friedly landlord.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leslie E.

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

Beautiful Place

We had the most amazing vacation in Sao Miguel. The hydrangeas were in full bloom during our stay and were absolutely stunning throughout the entire island. The house was so welcoming, comfortable and clean. Jose was very responsive to our requests and questions. The house had the most stunning views of the ocean, fully equipped with everything you will need, and is located within walking distance to the beach. It’s centrally located to visit every aspect of the island. We definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

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

Paradise

This lovely home is centrally located for exploring the island. The host communicated well. The house had every single thing we needed to stay comfortably. The view from two terraces was spectacular. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

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

Beautiful house and location

The views from this property are stunning and the little beach at the bottom of the hill is perfect for a quick dip. Excellent location and very quiet. Parking in front of the door. Comfortable, spacious house with all amenities. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edmond A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an amazing rental. The house is quite large with 3 bedrooms and a bath upstairs and a large living are on the main level. It was very well equipped for dining in and everything was in working order. There is a beautiful large terrace facing the ocean where you can also relax and eat. The beach is only a 2 minute walk and the host even provided beach towels. The location is good but expect to do some traveling to the popular sight seeing areas. The island is small enough though to get around easily. We loved our stay at this beautiful home.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

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