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Casa da Beira Mar - an ocean refuge (RRAL nº988)

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A room with a view of the sea through a window with curtains.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table with books, a fireplace, and stone walls.
A bedroom with a bed, a smaller bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the sea through a window.
A stone building with a blue door and shutters, a tiled roof, and a chimney.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 4•1 bedroom•4 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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São Miguel - Açores, Azores
  • Place, São Vicente Ferreira Natural Pools
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Ponta Delgada Harbour
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Ponta Delgada City Gates
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ponta Delgada (PDL-Joao Paulo II)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Casa da Beira Mar - an ocean refuge (RRAL nº988)

Casa da Beira Mar is a very cozy and typical house with a garden that has a direct access to the sea, located on the north shore of the island. It is only 10 / 15m from the main town (Ponta Delgada) and the largest beach of the north coast, and 5m walking to a complex of natural swimming pools on the sea.
It is an eco and family friendly house (equipped with a baby crib and a baby high chair for eating, at your request), ideal for those who look for a joyful stay near the sea and nature.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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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 is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number Alojamento Local nº 988
Property # 6492733
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Ponta Delgada

Located in Ponta Delgada, this cottage is on the waterfront. Jardim Jose do Canto and Antonio Borges Garden are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Parque Atlântico and Mercado da Graça. Carlos Machado Museum and Arquipélago Contemporary Arts Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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São Miguel - Açores, Azores

What's nearby

  • São Vicente Ferreira Natural Pools - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University of the Azores - 17 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Ponta Delgada Harbour - 19 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Ponta Delgada City Gates - 19 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Lagoa Azul, Sao Miguel Acores - 32 min drive - 26.0 km

Getting around

  • Ponta Delgada (PDL-Joao Paulo II) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪O Chocolatinho - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Snack Bar Bela Vista - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Botequim Açoriano - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante da Associação Agricola de São Miguel - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa da Beira Mar - an ocean refuge (RRAL nº988) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Casa da Beira Mar - an ocean refuge (RRAL nº988)?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Casa da Beira Mar - an ocean refuge (RRAL nº988)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa da Beira Mar - an ocean refuge (RRAL nº988)?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Casa da Beira Mar - an ocean refuge (RRAL nº988) located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from São Vicente Ferreira Natural Pools and within 6 miles (10 km) of Batalha Golf Course and Rabo de Peixe Fishing Port. Lagoa das Empadadas and Honey Route Experience are also within 9 miles (15 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. 33 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Moira G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the location and the property was very comfortable for our needs. It was nice to stay in a traditional home rather than a hotel. The host was wonderful as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Garth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of space and easy check in process. Very good communication with property owner. Great and safe location makes for an easy drive to most of the top spots on the island
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct, 2025
Thank you for staying with us . You will be always welcome !
Verified review

8/10 Good

Caspar M.

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

Nice house

The house is lovely, and the location is excellent.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2025
Hi Casper! Thank you for taking time in making the comment. If possible can you tell us what you would improve in the house ? Thank you for your help !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Mathias M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very nice 2 weeks vacation at this place and liked it a lot. The house is a very unique and tasteful renovated old house but with all necessary modern equipment as needed for a holiday estate.Very good is also the gardens backdoor, opening to the footpath to the sheltered swimming place of the village in about 850 m. I used it nearly every morning.Thank you very much for letting us stay at your holiday home for 2 weeks.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr, 2026
We are delighted that you enjoyed and you will be always welcome .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here. The house has a lot of character (which we loved) and the views from the top floor and the cliff walk are AMAZING. The house was very clean, and there was a good supply of towels and bedding. There are some good restaurants a short drive away, a large grocery store, and you can walk along the path into the center of town and take a dip in the natural pool there! The only tricky things were the spiral staircase (could be difficult for some, but there is a bedroom and the bathroom downstairs) and the parking spot along the roadway is tight but manageable. Overall, we’d highly recommend this spot if you’re looking for something outside a sterile hotel experience. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

aynur g.

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

quaint house in a quite location

beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cal F.

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

Short stay, great exlerience

All was as advertised - quaint, cozy, clean, good location, super backyard and views, handing parking for 1 car. Spacious for a couple or 2. If you like cats, there are a few that like to hang out in the backyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon J.

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

Amazing location, great aesthetic

Backyard with gorgeous sea view and access. Charming home, tastefully decorated. Accommodating and helpful host. Comfortable beds. You could not do better!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

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

Stone Cottage on the Sea

We enjoyed our stay. Joana was very helpful and responsive with all of our questions. The cottage has a garden with access directly to a wonderful cliff walk along the ocean. The only caution I would give is that to get here you have to drive down a very narrow, steep street.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leslie C.

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

Sea side retreat in quaint small town

Our stay was so lovely! We really enjoyed how close the house was to the water- we walked to the natural pool every day, made friends with the locals, and enjoyed exploring nearby attractions. The house itself is old and charming with modern conveniences that make it very comfortable. Joana was a very helpful host and always accommodated any questions I had. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dave K.

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

Quaint oceanfront bungalow

We enjoyed staying at this property for four nights in early April, 2025. Although our weather was chilly and at times rainy, this property had a warm cozy feel to it. It was ample room for just the two of us and we enjoyed using the woodstove nightly and an ample supply of firewood was available. Joana, the owner welcomed us with a nice gift of fruit, bread and jam. One issue with the washing machine, was quickly resolved by a simple call to her.A walking trail borders the back of the property and separates it from the cliffs to the ocean. A great place for walking!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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

Perfect Spot

The view through the gate and sitting on the cliffs was awesome, better than we expected. The cliff walk was also fantastic. The inside of cottage was close to what we expected. A traditional azorean home. Plenty of space for our needs and clean. As far as I could tell there was no central heating, but the space heaters were enough. Parking is on the road but we could always find a spot across the street on the sidewalk, which is what the locals do. The town was quaint and had it been warmer, I would have been in natural pools. Lastly, communication with owner was five stars!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andre C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent hébergement pour ceux qui désirent visiter l'ouest de l'île. Très bien localisé.Résidence en bord de mer avec accès direct au trekking.Très propre avec tous les accommodements nécessaires.Excellent accomodation for whom want to discover the west part on the island. Very well located.Residence directly by the sea with direct access to trekking.Very clean with all necessary accomodation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
A very cool place to lay your head for a few evenings. Old world charm on the ocean with easy access to all corners of the island and airport. The home came equipped with everything needed for an extended stay (an extra beach towel or two would have been an asset). I was travelling with my two university aged kids, the only downside being the smaller mattress in the loft was a bit thin and didn’t provide the best sleep. All in all I’d recommend this location in a heartbeat, and would be eager to stay again. The owner was very responsive and check-in was a breeze. The fresh fruit and local bread was a welcome surprise when we checked in.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caroline V.

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

Parfait

Une maison typique en bord de falaise. L'ocean, un sentier, une piscine naturelle, un petit village avec restau et minimarket. C est sensationnel. Pour Joana : il faudrait juste renouveler et compléter la vaisselle. Par exemple le grille pain qui ne fonctionne pas bien. Rien qui ne gâche le séjour. On a adoré
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mariane P.

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

Très satisfait

On recommande l’endroit. Bel emplacement.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ralf M.

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

Urlaub auf einer der schönsten Inseln

Wir sind das 3. Mal auf São Miguel gewesen und uns hat es wieder einmal umgehauen, wie grün, erfrischend und erholsam die Insel ist. Das Haus hat eine tolle Lage und ist gut ausgestattet.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

pierre b.

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

Bon séjour

Plein de découvertes, endroit charmant et reposant
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephan C.

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

Beautiful house by the sea

The house is located in a quiet street by the sea. It is a 10-minute walk to the public bathing area. The house is nicely furnished with almost everything you need. I particularly liked the sea view from the upper bedroom and the open design of the living area, dining area and kitchen. In addition, very nice and helpful contact with the owner.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

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

A very cute and cozy house by the sea.

My husband and I stayed at this charming house while vacationing in the Azores. We had everything we needed there including a washing machine. The host was very sweet and helpful. Just a text away. She responds quickly. It’s in a good central location of the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martina B.

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

Beautiful days in Sao Miguel

We very, very much enjoyed the stay in Sao Vicente Ferreiro. A car is necessary, but you'll need it anyway for exploring the island. Joanas house is lovely; we felt home every time we arrived back from an excursion. Though many houses in the area are being built contempory now, a typical Azores house is what you come for to these islands. Inside, it is tastefully and mindfully restaured -old features combine well with modern and practical aspects. It is larger than the impression from the fotos in the internet. Worked well for four adults. Well equipped with towels and sheets. Very nice collection of photo books about the Azores and some very helpful hiking guides. Washer and dryer make life easy. We missed one or the other kitchen gadget, but this was not important. The outside towards the ocean is nice. Great sunset views behind the west of the island. The street was a few time a bit loud. Hope the surroundings will stay and this beautiful house will not be built-in between modern places. Supermarkets easy to reach. We thought it was a great loacation for all excursions on the island. Will return in case we return to Sao Miguel.
Stayed 17 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul, 2021
Thank you Martina! It was a pleasure to have you in our sweet house. You will be always welcome!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

thomas v.

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

Great stay!

This was a great stay in Joana's house. The house is very cosy, directly on the Ocean with a fantastic garden. It was very comfortable for us. No negative Point at all! Will definetly come back!! Thank you so much Joana for the friendly and fast communication. And also for the items for our first breakfast!
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lourene W.

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

Ocean Refuge Indeed!

We loved our stay in Casa da Beira Mar! an updated and charming fisherman's cottage with all of its original charm! The sound of the ocean filled our two week stay, and the changing colours of the ocean and sky were a delight. We fully expected to spend a great deal of time "at home" on this trip because of rain, etc but we totally lucked out on the weather! it was beautiful most days! we did take full advantage of the home's cozy ambiance with a fire most evenings! Joana was a delight to deal with and went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable and convenient. one thing does make me a bit sad , however was to see how many of the lovely old cottages were being torn down to make modern, gated, closed off edifices! Enjoyed the quiet, the slow pace, and most of all the landscape! such a beautiful place!
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

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

Seaside paradise

We stayed in Joana’s lovely seaside home on the north coast of Sao Miguel for 6 nights in May. The photos show the property accurately, and the back yard with access to the sea is amazing. The location is fairly central for island exploring, but not in the center of Ponta Delgada - just the right mix for us. With our car rental, it was easy to get to grocery shopping and restaurants. Communication with Joana was easy, and there was a good information book provided.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

Beutiful house and great walkway along the ocean

Beautiful house. We really enjoyed the layout and loft area. Well equipped with everything you might need and some wonderful little welcome food/gifts. Loved the back walk to the shoreline and cliffs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

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