Rua da Ribeira Seca, 19, 9625-416 Porto Formoso, Portugal
#2 of 9 hotels in Porto Formoso
Guests' ChoiceBased on 9 hotel reviews
9.4Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.7
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.1
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Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Robert
CanadaThe place was nicely decorated and clean. We loved the upper deck to sit out in the early evening. The owners provided lots of ideas on what to do in the area.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 October 2023
Sofia
PortugalNot really a negative, but keep in mind that it is a house close to nature, so some harmless bugs might show up (not often).
Very well received by the helpful owner, lots of great advice available from them and in the house for making the best out of the trip to São Miguel. Lovely and clean house for up to 2 couples, with much to do even without leaving the property, great view from the backyard. Good location especially for being close to northern locations, and not too far from everwhere.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 28 April 2023
Ariy
Francenothing
everything
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 2 October 2022
Elizabeth
SwitzerlandThis is a rural area near a very small town so you should be prepared to drive everywhere. You can walk to two different restaurants and the beach though!
This is a fantastic place to stay! It is in a rural community and you get to interact with the neighbors regularly. It’s a classic old azores house along a road next to other houses. The house has been recently renovated and is tastefully decorated. It has a covered gazebo seating area above the house that has a view of the sea. This is in a very beautiful area of the island. It’s only a 10 minute drive to the large town of Ribeira grande so you can easily get anything you need there.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 27 July 2022
Ava
Belgiumwe enjoyed our stay at retiro do Tico! the accommodation was comfortable, clean and very good location next to a beach. we could feel that florbela and her husband tried to make this place very welcoming for their guests. the view from the garden is amazing.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 20 December 2021
Stefan
GermanyPerfect organisation, owners were waiting with the key and gave a tour of the house. They also gave a lot of tips about possible activities and help you with any questions. Perfect palce for a surf trip, I will be back for sure!
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 22 August 2021
Alexandra
United StatesI would prefer a lockbox for keys, but this is not a big deal.
The place is nicely decorated, not your usual cheap furnishings. Nice patio with ocean view, though you have to go up the stairs. The location s perfect for exploring the island. Parking is easy. Very nice and responsive hosts.
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 11 December 2023
Alja
SloveniaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in September 2023
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