Porto Formoso Vacation house rental with beach/lake nearby, internet access, balcony/terrace and golf

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  • House
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 nights min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Beach/lakeside relaxation
  • Child friendly
  • Car essential
  • Pet friendly

From the owner

Very soon, you could be enjoying this unique little piece of earth on the Atlantic, somewhere between Europe and the United States of America, the island São Miguel. The vivenda is a complete furnished holiday home that makes it possible for you, to bring only your personal things, and where you will relax thanks to all the comfort and the privacy.

On this breathtaking beautiful, unforgettable spot you enjoy in the winter a comfortable living room with hearth. In the summer the joy of the wonderful see and mountain view from the balcony.

In the spring your certainly will enjoy both: The sunny terrace and the crackling fire during the romantic evenings. This atmosphere will certainly be even more romantic thanks to the whistling of the many birds, the nearest waterfall and the always present Atlantic ocean.

Having a capacity for at least 4 persons the vivenda offers you and your family or your friends enough room to enjoy a unforgettable holiday at one of the most beautiful places of the world.

The Azores Archipelago is highly well shaped lakes well adorned with all sorts of plants and flowers. Amazing views on the top of the mountains over land, the see and sometimes over seaside's. Deep green craters born out washed out vulcanos, landscapes and sky's that have kept their purity. A country live with melodies of silence to discover.

The beaches of the biggest island are a mixed bag, but all of them remain incredibly picturesque, showing steep cliffs that plunge into the deep blue waters of the Atlantic.

Water sports like sailing, windsurfing, surfing and diving are a easy to practice. There are little ports all over the island.

Whale watching, is particularly popular. Trips whale watching can be taken from any one of the separated ports on the island.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • 1 En suite, 1 Wet room

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome

Access

  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • BBQ
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Sea view
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Interaction with guest

My house keeper Maria José will be waiting for you at the house on the day of your arrival to hand over the house key to you. Maria José does not speak another language than Portuguese! I am sorry for the possible inconvenience. Cleaning service The house will be clean and in order to enjoy on the day of your arrival. There will not be a extra cleaning service during your stay. Extra cleaning services may be possible against payment for it.In the house you will find clean bed linen, towels, vacuum cleaner etc... On your departure please leave the house key on in one of shelves in the hall in front of the front door.
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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

100% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least two weeks before check-in.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.

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Things to know

Check in: 14:00 Check out: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

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Smoking

No smoking at this property

House rules

Smoking allowed in outside areas only!

Heating / additional payment
Additional payment will be required afterwards if the use of electricity will go above than normal according the season. So please be so kind to low the temperature of the electric wall radiators before living the house to 15 degrees and while using it keeping as much as possible doors and windows closed.

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About the owner

Luís And Rosina Margreet W.
Tourist License
RRALNO.28/PT227849639
Calendar last updated:
16 Mar 2024

Years listed:
10

Based in:
Portugal
Languages spoken: English, French, Portuguese, Dutch
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Reviews

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Steve B

Peaceful getaway rental with awesome view!
Feb 2019

Peaceful rental located away from the hustle and bustle, but close to magnificent hiking and viewing opportunities! Great for exploring the whole island no matter what direction you elect to go. … More 

1 Mar 2019

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

Response from the owner
Thank you for the enthusiastic review. Indeed there is no doubt about my love for the island! Certainly, love to share my personal experience, most of all with people like you, being so respectful with the rental and caring about the environment. I would love to welcome you once again in the near future.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

Sherpa683992

Perfekte Lage, alles sauber, Terrasse mit Außenküche ist ein Traum
Sep 2017

Das Haus war sauber und schön eingerichtet. In der Küche fehlte wirklich nichts. Die Lage ist für Ausflüge auf der ganzen Insel sehr zu emfpehlen und die Terrasse hat einen traumha… More 

12 Sep 2017

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Response from the owner
Thank you Judith, It is wonderful to know sharing our accommodation a good turn out in a good feeling. Thanks for the words, and perhaps until a other time...

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turist12
Solon, Ohio

Home away from home that is greatly missed!
Jun 2017

We recently returned from a wonderful holiday at Sao Miguel. The island is simply beautiful and the Vivienda Xavier was a great central location to see all the sites.It is located at a quiet village, … More 

22 Jun 2017

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Response from the owner
Thanks for your kind review Tanya. Unfortunately we couldn't meet in person, but our conversations by telephone were pleasant. Me and my wife feel very happy if people, our guests enjoy our litle place almost planted at the sea and the island of São Miguel as well . We certainly would like to have you as guest some where in the future, may this one day be possible again please feel free to contact us. We would be very happy to welcome you. Best wishes Luís and Margreet

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Selena Braman R

Lovely home with gorgeous views, short walk to the beach, and wonderful snack bar and a family run restaurant.
Jun 2016

The home was perfect for my husband and I and my parents. The views are stunning and it is a 5 minute walk to the beach and snack bar as well as a family run restaurant (ask for Ana) with the freshest… More 

28 Nov 2016

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Response from the owner
Thank you Selena, You have made my day! It is really a pleasure to enjoy others joy and even more if your way of doing things turns to be a pleasant experience of your guests. I can't wait to welcome you again and contribute to a wonderful vacation.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

whotravelswithkids
Richmond, Virginia

Breathtaking views
May 2016

Really enjoyed this home. It's hard to tell from the photos but it is an attached house (end townhome), perched over a cliff (with a waterfall just below) and magnificent sea views from the balc… More 

20 Jul 2016

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Response from the owner
It is a pleasure to read good things about this lovely island and of course that our guests have a wonderful experience during their stay. In spite of the fact having taken some measures to make the house as friendly as possible for very little kids like a port-a-crib, a baby gate for the stairs and a tripp trapp high chair, it takes indeed a small reorganization to make it save for the very little ones. We will still take in consideration how to create better conditions to insure an unforgettable stay for parents with little kids. It feels really great to share our property especially with those who enjoy the place we love so much. Thanks for being our guest and for your review.

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FAQs

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How do I pay for my holiday?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Luís and Rosina Margreet (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

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Why can't I call Luís and Rosina Margreet (the owner) before booking?

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If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage my booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

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We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I retract my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Luís and Rosina Margreet (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Luís and Rosina Margreet (the owner) a message.

If Luís and Rosina Margreet (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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