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Apartment with private access to the beach - Praia dos Moinhos

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On the beach
Property grounds
TV, books
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedroomsSleeps 5100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Ilha de São Miguel, Azores
  • Moinhos Beach
    1 min walk
  • Museu Casa do Arcano
    9 min drive
  • O Moinho Terrace Café
    1 min walk
  • Ponta Delgada (PDL-Joao Paulo II)
    24 min drive

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About the area

Ribeira Grande

On the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Moinhos Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Santa Iria Viewpoint with a stay here. Gorreana Tea Factory and Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Estrela are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Moinhos Beach - 1 min walk
  • Caldeira Velha - 9 min drive
  • Santa Bárbara Beach - 11 min drive
  • Lagoa do Fogo - 13 min drive
  • Lagoa das Furnas - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪O Chocolatinho - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪O Convivio - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Caldeiras - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fábrica de Chá Porto Formoso - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cantinho do Cais - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Apartment with private access to the beach - Praia dos Moinhos

Ideally located in the beach of Moinhos; Very peaceful; Terrace with panoramic view ; Completely renovated; Near to restaurant with terrace; near to Golf of Furnas (montain) and Batalha; near to the lakes of Fogo, Furnas and São Brás

Property manager

Luis Bradford

Languages

English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: apenas no exterior. only outside

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Golfing on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1076 sq ft (100 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: tem uma cama de criança, com grades de proteção.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 329

Property is also known as

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Apartment with private access to the beach - Praia dos Moinhos Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 62 reviews" "
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8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Spot on Sao Miguel
This apartment was exactly as pictured and represented. It's located in a quiet area - Ponto Formoso - a short 20-25 minute drive from the airport and 5-10 minutes from the bigger town of Ribiera Grande. The view from the apartment is the best. We loved eating every meal on the balcony and ending our days laying out on the beach and going for a swim. There are two life guard towers and snack bar style restaurant on the beach. If you want to surf, head up to the bigger Santa Barbara beach where the waves are perfect for surfing. The furnishings in the apartment are simple, but what more do you need in a beach rental? The parking lot up the hill from the apartment has plenty of spots. Both the owner and property manager are responsive to questions. Two pieces of advice for those staying here: (1) Stop at Pingo-Doce grocery store on your way from the airport to the apartment. It's located on the way, in Ribiera Grande. We didn't know about it until later in the trip and the store closer to Porto Formoso (Spar) is very small/not well-stocked. Pingo-Doce is excellent. (2) You must eat at the restaurant up the street from the apartment - Mare Cheia. Best food and preparation we ate on the island. We went twice. I wish I could replicate how they perfectly grill the fresh fish catches of the day. If we get the chance to go back to Sao Miguel, we would stay here again and for longer!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ludmila G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
Wonderful location. The property is basic and needs some updates but clean and has everything a guest might need.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible Views and Perfect Location
The views from the deck and location are amazing. Steps away from what we felt was the prettiest beach on the island.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dasha S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet getaway with friends
The apartment is in a great spot with an amazing view of the ocean, we enjoy all our breakfasts on the balcony. Kitchen is stocked with everything needed to do some cooking (grocery stores are a short drive away). There is street parking right next to the apartment, however, it can get pretty busy on the weekends. Luis, the property owner, was always very quick to respond when we had any questions. Our flight got delayed and got in very late, we ended up getting to the apartment around midnight and had trouble unlocking the door, but Luis responded to my message within minutes even that late at night. As mentioned in previous reviwes, the apartment could use a little bit of updating, but it did not impact our stay in any way. The beach is absolutley beautiful and gets cleaned daily.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joao

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 13 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

isabel v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommended!
Quiet, beautiful área, with a great restaurant two doors from our place. In the north centre of the island, so easy to move around. Right on the very beach, amazing views, comfortable and spacious house. By far the best equipped kitchen we have enjoyed in a rented property. Courtesy wine and cake!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

AMANDA G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Location
The location and value of this property doesn’t disappoint. Beachfront views, easy access to trails and walking to distance to our favourite restaurant on the island.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

molly j.

Review
Loved the place . A few suggestions would be leave a note about internet and key issues. New mattresses in twin bed room would be fabulous too!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Donald M., Amesbury, Ma.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible Location
The property is directly on Praia dos Moinhos, a wonderful beach on Sao Miguel's north shore. It is quiet, absolutely beautiful at night, and possibly the best location of any place we have ever stayed at. The unit itself is plain, devoid of decoration or fancy things, but this was never an issue, since the location is so nice. The main room, as one enters, is a living room, dining area, and (the best part of the unit) the patio overlooking the beach. Downstairs are the two bedrooms and bath area. Kitchen has necessary appliances. Living room is quite nice-large and comfortable, and the patio has a table and several chairs. The master bedroom is large, bed is comfortable. We did not use the second and smaller bedroom, so cannot comment. Bath is fine and has a small shower area with great water pressure. Praia dos Moinhos is a wonderful beach. Nice sand, lovely cliffs on either side. There is a very good restaurant two or three doors up the street. Although street parking was available directly in front of the unit, we chose to parking in the free lot about a block away in order to keep the car out of harm's way. Hiking trails are available within a very short walking distance which allow for short hikes to the waterfall, or longer hikes which take you up to the bluffs overlooking the beach area and they are just idyllic. Communication was a bit difficult, but certainly worth the effort to go to sleep with the waves crashing and to wake up to breakfast on the patio.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful views and a joy to stay
lots of space and a great balcony overlooking the bay
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Praia Moinhos
This apartment is in an idyllic location. It overlooks a beach that is between two dramatic headlands. There is a small cafe/bar on the beach—nice for a late afternoon drink. It is on a very narrow street with a restaurant a few steps away. The apartment is equipped with everything you need. One warning: if you go out on the balcony and close the door, you will be locked out. It happened to us. Take your phone with you with the owners number, just in case.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

AMANDA G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and perfect for our vacation
We would definitely recommend this property to a family. Some reviews stated it was “rustic” and could use an upgrade on linens. I will agree that the linens are a bit dated but had little to no bearing on our stay. Luis was not able to be there at check in but made arrangements for us to obtain the keys and was in constant text communication with us ensuring our stay was positive. The location was amazing. The people were friendly and accommodating. It was close proximity to attractions and restaurants/groceries. The cuisine and culture was extremely fulfilling. We spoke with Luis and indicated we’d like to return in the future. My family has fallen in love with this island and the area. Luis has a great spot that provides bedrooms downstairs which are separate from the dining and living area. There is a set of stairs walking right to the beach and a shower outside the door to clean the sand prior to entering. Our 12 year olds were able to play on the beach while we were watching them from the balcony. Epic views and perfect morning coffee location. I would highly recommend this location, especially for the price point. Thank you Luis. We look forward to booking again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing! So glad we booked it!
Luis is great. The location is unbeatable. So very many positives. One of the best hikes we did was a 3 minute walk to starting point (which Luis told us about). Coffee in the morning on the balcony was sublime. The fish restaurant 5 metres away was the best we had ever had! As one reviewer said it is basic and perhaps the towels and sheets are on the thin side but the place is a slice of heaven. Thanks Luis!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Will M.

The perfect winter getaway
I stayed at Luis' idyllic apartment for two weeks and loved it. The apartment is on the basic side but very clean and has everything you need inc wifi. Exactly what I was looking for. It has private access onto a quiet little beach surrounded by only a handful of other houses and a great beach cafe. Compared to other towns and villages on the north coast I felt this was the the nicest one we saw, everyone was very friendly, it's very quiet and clean. It is also in a great location for all the surfing beaches and hot springs. Luis himself was extremely welcoming picking us up from the airport and showing us the route to the house which could be tricky in the dark. He also sorted a problem with the toilet within hours which I was very impressed by. The only downside was a noisy neighbour who was doing building work everyday, all day to his house. He turned out to be very nice, just unfortunate timing. I'm already planning to come back and stay at the house, thanks Luis! Will
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Margaret Joan J.

Beautiful home idyllic setting
Comfortable and spotlessly clean this home is well equipped and on a most amazing beach. We enjoyed our stay and will recommend to everybody. We only booked 4 nights arriving and leaving by taxi however if staying longer we I suggest hiring a car from the airport There is no washing machine but a washing line on the terrace was useful. Thank you Luis for all your help- obrigado!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

giorgio b.

Great flat on the beach
The best thing about the flat is its location, the view from the balcony is amazing. The looks exactly like shown in the photos. It's a very good place for calm holidays - we visited in May.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

patrick k.

Perfect place for a holiday
Wonderful place to stay
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

bert-jan v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
Beautiful view on the ocean And perfect location at the beach
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Cédric D.

Magnifique vue
Nous avions choisi l'appartement pour la vue et nous n'avons pas été déçus ! Concernant l'appartement, il a un gros potentiel mais très humide et vieillot, il mérite une rénovation. Cela ne nous a pas empêché de passer un bon séjour
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Arnaud M.

Titre
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Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Nathalie Ines Z.

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Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mario T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr gute Lage am Traumstrand
Sehr geräumige Wohnung mit Meeresrauschen von früh bis spät. Kommunikation war unkompliziert. Die Wohnung ist sehr zu empfehlen.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronika M.

Liked: Cleanliness
alles suer
Tolle Wohnung in traumhafter Lage. Vermieter sehr nett un unkompliziert. Gerne wieder!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Nina K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Position and view is excellent
Position and view is excellent. Communication was a little confusing since 4 different people from the house were involved. When it was finally clear who was doing the check-in, the check-in itself was really good, since the keys were delivered to us to the airport after our arrival, so we don't had to drive to the house immediately after our arrival.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sebastien C.

Liked: Cleanliness
tres bien
super emplacement, direct sur la plage
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022