Casa da Beira Mar - an ocean refuge (RRAL nº988)

A very cool place to lay your head for a few evenings. Old world charm on the ocean with easy access to all corners of the island and airport. The home came equipped with everything needed for an extended stay (an extra beach towel or two would have been an asset). I was travelling with my two university aged kids, the only downside being the smaller mattress in the loft was a bit thin and didn’t provide the best sleep. All in all I’d recommend this location in a heartbeat, and would be eager to stay again. The owner was very responsive and check-in was a breeze. The fresh fruit and local bread was a welcome surprise when we checked in.

We loved our stay here. The house has a lot of character (which we loved) and the views from the top floor and the cliff walk are AMAZING. The house was very clean, and there was a good supply of towels and bedding. There are some good restaurants a short drive away, a large grocery store, and you can walk along the path into the center of town and take a dip in the natural pool there! The only tricky things were the spiral staircase (could be difficult for some, but there is a bedroom and the bathroom downstairs) and the parking spot along the roadway is tight but manageable. Overall, we’d highly recommend this spot if you’re looking for something outside a sterile hotel experience. We would definitely stay here again.

We loved the location and the property was very comfortable for our needs. It was nice to stay in a traditional home rather than a hotel. The host was wonderful as well!

We had a very nice 2 weeks vacation at this place and liked it a lot. The house is a very unique and tasteful renovated old house but with all necessary modern equipment as needed for a holiday estate.Very good is also the gardens backdoor, opening to the footpath to the sheltered swimming place of the village in about 850 m. I used it nearly every morning.Thank you very much for letting us stay at your holiday home for 2 weeks.