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SURF BEACH_SANTA Barbara Secret Gardens(RAL-1155)

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
TV, fireplace, table football, stereo
Experience the beauty of Sao Miguel at this 3-bedroom, rustic modern home near Santa Barbara beach. Gather around the wood-burning fireplace, play indoor foosball or unwind in the separate TV room. Enjoy views of green hilltops and ocean sunsets from your garden haven.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

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

SURF BEACH_SANTA Barbara Secret Gardens(RAL-1155)

Welcome!
Conveniently located within walking distance to Santa Barbara beach, this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom rustic modern home brings the beauty of Sao MIguel's earth, sea and sky inside, featuring a tall wood burning volcanic rock fireplace, local wood beam ceilings, open concept kitchen with farmhouse sink and stainless steel appliances.
Perfect for a large group or two families as sleeps 8-10 people comfortably in two king bedrooms and third bedroom with both single and double bunk beds. Indoor foosball table and separate TV room
Outdoors relax and enjoy the vast garden and land, views of the patchwork green hilltops and sunsets over the ocean.
Convenience store ,coffee shop and local cuisine within a 2 minute walk.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: only allowed outside the house.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Water park
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

I will not supply wood for the fireplace in addition to the initial supply already provided for your stay in the house.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Max 8 guests + 1 children 0-2

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only allowed outside the house.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no 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
Property Registration Number 1155

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Surf Beach santa Barbara Secret Gardens
Surf Beach santa Barbara Secret Gardens House
Surf Beach_santa Barbara Secret Gardens Ribeira Grande
Surf Beach_santa Barbara Secret Gardens Private vacation home
Surf Beach santa Barbara Secret Gardens House
Private vacation home Surf Beach_santa Barbara Secret Gardens
Surf Beach santa Barbara Secret Gardens House
Surf Beach santa Barbara Secret Gardens
Private vacation home Surf Beach_santa Barbara Secret Gardens
Surf Beach_santa Barbara Secret Gardens
SURF BEACH_SANTA Barbara Secret Gardens(RAL 1155)
SURF BEACH_SANTA Barbara Secret Gardens(RAL-1155) Ribeira Grande

About the area

Map
Ribeira Grande Sao Miguel, Azores

What's nearby

  • Monte Verde Beach - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Santa Bárbara Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Caldeira Velha - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Museu Casa do Arcano - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Ponta Delgada Harbour - 15 min drive - 19.5 km

Getting around

  • Ponta Delgada (PDL-Joao Paulo II) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald’s - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante da Associação Agricola de São Miguel - ‬4 min drive
  • O Chocolatinho
  • ‪Restaurante O Silva - ‬1 min walk
  • Botequim Açoriano

Frequently asked questions

Is SURF BEACH_SANTA Barbara Secret Gardens(RAL-1155) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at SURF BEACH_SANTA Barbara Secret Gardens(RAL-1155)?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is SURF BEACH_SANTA Barbara Secret Gardens(RAL-1155) located?

This family-friendly Ribeira Grande holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Arquipélago Contemporary Arts Center, Santa Bárbara Beach and Monte Verde Beach. Ponte dos Oito Arcos and Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Estrelas are also within 15 minutes.

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SURF BEACH_SANTA Barbara Secret Gardens(RAL-1155) Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

Super place in Ribera Grande

We recently spent a week on San Miguel. This place is in a great location for exploring the island. We really liked the town and the house which included all of the amenities we needed for our stay. Comfortable and well appointed ( for 4 of us) with a warm sun room and a terrace out back. One of the best beaches on the island is a short walk away. We loved going down to walk the shore line at sunset. The island itself is full of wonderful trails and amazing scenery and quirky weather. We enjoyed it all!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

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

Great for family vacations

This is a fantastic property located in an island-central village and was exactly what we wanted. While Ponta Delgada has more of an urban feel - we wanted something just a little off the beaten path but still easy access to amenities. The house is a walk or short drive to restaurants, the market, small cafés, and the beach yet retains the quaint, Azores village feeling we wanted. The house was well appointed with many kitchen tools, extra towels/linens, washer/dryer, back yard, late-day sun deck, parking, and high speed wifi. It even had some toys and games for the kids! Our host was terrific and accommodated our early check-in/late check-out requests. The host was responsive (less than 5 min responses over WhatsApp). Highly recommended - you won't be disappointed!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

A wonderful stay in Ribera Seca in spite of the weather

A wonderful stay for newbies to the Azores. Pedro the property manager met us at the airport and helped us get our luggage to the house. Our rental car was too small for the 4 of us. The house had everything we needed from cooking supplies to clothes washing detergent and softener. There were a couple of small items which Pedro quickly and efficiently fixed. A follow up from Mario the owner was also appreciated. Overall service from the owner and property manager was exemplary. The house location was a short walk to a local cafe and grocery store plus a a bigger supermarket was a 4 minute drive. The beach was an easy 12 minute walk. Too bad the winter season had started and wind and rain were predominant during our 4 day stay. We would definitely stay here again if we go back to the Azores.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D.

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

Amazing

Felt like home loved the animals great for families! Vitor was helpful and if we needed something always helpful
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

domingos d.

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

Maison très confortable, très bien équipé, bel emplacement, hôtes très agréable et très serviable et

Maison très confortable, très bien équipé, bel emplacement, hôtes très agréable et très serviable et attentionnée À refaire
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sabine F.

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

Awesome vacation!

We can highly recommend this beautiful, lovely furnished, clean and very-well equipped house. It is well located within walking distance to the beach and to a big supermarket and also an excellent starting point to explore this wonderful island. Thanks a lot, Pedro, for your friendly hospitality and your support during our stay! We had awesome two weeks!
Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

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

A great place to stay

This house is well represented by the information on line and when you arrive it's just as you expect. It's clean, well equipped and a nice place to be. Pedro is a pleasant and very helpful man who does anything he can to make your stay a good one. Within walking distance is a very good restaurant and a couple of shops but you really do need a car to get out and about and the island is certainly worth looking around, so much natural beauty and there really is stunning scenery in any direction you look. We had a great holiday and hope if you book this place you do too.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matt D., Minneapolis, Minnesota

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

Magic Island

We enjoyed our stay in the city of Ribeira Grande! The house had everything we needed. Santa Barbara beach was a short 1 km walk away, grocery store is a short walk/drive away. The whole island is easily within reach from this location. Sunsets from the patio were marvelous! Plenty of room in the house for 6 adults. We would not hesitate staying here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Wonderful Stay!

We were a group of 6 people that travelled to Ribeira Grande July 2018. We were more than pleased with the accommodations and the overall property! Pedro (the manger) was always accessible and very helpful if and when we needed his assistance. There was ample room for our group and great amenities (washer, dryer). The location did warrant the use of a car, so we rented one for two days and hired a driver for another. There was plenty to see and plenty to do. I would highly recommend this property, as it was an overall excellent stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Claire E.

Perfect Hidden Gem. Home from home.

Simply perfect !!!!!! As a family of four, there is plenty of room to relax and unwind. Situated on the edge of town Surf Beach- Santa Barbara is perfect for joining in or getting away from it all, The house has everything you need for your comfortable stay, we loved it!!! It is a short stroll to the best beach on the island, which we visited every evening, after our full days exploreing this Amazing island. Thank you Pedro. We've all had an amazing time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carine A.

Superbe maison avec un.confort hait de gamme.

Une maison très bien située pour rayonner dans l'île. Un confort très appréciable : literie au top, climatisation, cuisine toute équipée, barbecue... Beaux espaces : grands salons, cuisine spacieuse, chambres très confortables, terrasses avec magnifique vue ! Seul bémol sur le bruit de la route...
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

Maison de vacances idéale

Une vraie maison de village, bien équipée à proximité d'une supérette où on trouve tout le nécessaire. Plage idéale pour le surf (et baignade) à 15 min à pied. Grande surface a 10 min en voiture ouverte tous les jours jusqu'à 22h en été ! Gérant Pedro très serviable et disponible qui nous a accueilli à l'aéroport et nous a guidé jusqu'à la maison. Malgré l'heure tardive il nous a présenté son île avec enthousiasme. Seul point noir : le stationnement devant la maison dans la rue passante parfois un peu compliqué. ...
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Ian S.

Pedro was awesome! Will be back

Great location in tow.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Simons K.

perfect place

This is prefect place to stay for family.Everything what you need is there and even everything what you don't need as well:).Location - very good, host - more then good:) Thank's Pedro!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2016