• Entire home
  • 818 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • City view
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
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Overlooking the village of Velas, Casa Da Encosta is located in the São Jorge island in the Azores archipelago. It offers accommodation for 4 persons and panoramic views of the Pico across the sea. This holiday home includes a double bedroom and a twin bedroom. The living room features sofas and a TV. The kitchen opens to a dining area and the bathroom includes a bidet, a bath and a shower. Guests can prepare their own meals since the kitchen is equipped with a stove, an oven, a refrigerator, a microwave and other modern appliances. In addition guests can visit the centre of the village of Velas 700 metres away and try the restaurants available. At Velas guests will also find a market, bars and natural pools. From Velas, guests can also travel by boat and visit the other islands of the archipelago. São Jorge Airport is 4.8 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
7.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Erin
    United States United States
    Loved the location and Gisela is an amazing host. She made the stay so enjoyable and easy. The views were amazing and the house was great. Clean, comfy, and beautifully designed.
  • Menyhert
    Hungary Hungary
    Such a beautiful view! These are whole houses and that makes it so comfortable as a family. There is a bathtub, fully equipped kitchen, washing machine - everything really. The guest houses are located on the mountainside above Velas and off we...
  • Claus
    Germany Germany
    The view over the sea is really exceptional. Our host Gisela was very friendly and helpdul, gave us a lot of tips and asked everyday if everything is ok. We felt very welcome.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Aldeia da Encosta
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Outdoor & View
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Child safety socket covers
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Portuguese

House rules

Aldeia da Encosta takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:30

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Extra bed upon request
Free
2 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
6+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 25 per person, per night

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 cot or 1 extra bed available upon request.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 20:00 and 11:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

After booking, you will receive an email from the property with payment and key pick-up instructions.

Please note that the 10% deposit charged on day of booking must be paid by bank transfer. Casa Da Encosta will contact guests with further details. The remaining amount will be charged in cash at check-in.

Please inform Aldeia da Encosta in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 11:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

License number: 301/AL,302/AL,303/AL

FAQs about Aldeia da Encosta

  • Aldeia da Encosta offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing

  • Aldeia da Encosta has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, Aldeia da Encosta is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Aldeia da Encosta on this page.

  • Check-in at Aldeia da Encosta is from 14:30, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at Aldeia da Encosta may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Aldeia da Encosta on this page.

  • Aldeia da Encosta can accommodate the following group size:

    • 5 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Aldeia da Encosta is 850 yards from the centre of Velas. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.