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A comfortable, self-contained suite in a restored 19th-century vila (RRAL 980)

Family-friendly holiday home in Ponta Delgada with a water park

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4904 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

About this property

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

A comfortable, self-contained suite in a restored 19th-century vila (RRAL 980)

Family-friendly holiday home in Ponta Delgada with a water park
This smoke-free holiday home features a water park, a garden and barbecues. The holiday home boasts a fireplace and offers a kitchen and a washing machine. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a fridge and a microwave, and other amenities include a balcony and a fenced private garden.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a shower, bidets and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include offices and telephones.

Recreational amenities at the holiday home include a water park.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Antonio Serpa

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 904 square feet

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Policies

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 980

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

PRIVATE_VACATION_HOME

About the area

Map
Capelas, Azores

What's nearby

  • University of the Azores - 9 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Ponta Delgada City Gates - 11 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Ponta Delgada Harbour - 11 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Ponta Delgada Marina - 11 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Lagoa Azul, Sao Miguel Acores - 30 min drive - 19.8 km

Getting around

  • Ponta Delgada (PDL-Joao Paulo II) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Canto do Cais - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante O Emigrante - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Moby Dick Café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bar dos Poços - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sabores do Velho - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A comfortable, self-contained suite in a restored 19th-century vila (RRAL 980) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is A comfortable, self-contained suite in a restored 19th-century vila (RRAL 980) located?

This family-friendly Ponta Delgada holiday home is located by the sea, 1.9 mi (3 km) from São Vicente Ferreira Natural Pools, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Jardim Jose do Canto and Antonio Borges Garden. Carlos Machado Museum and Lagoa do Canário are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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A comfortable, self-contained suite in a restored 19th-century vila (RRAL 980) Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

Perfect getaway oasis
Our stay at Antonio's place was a dream. It was quiet with a wonderful garden (and some lovely chickens!). Antonio was so welcoming and attentive to anything we needed. We 100% recommend this property to anyone looking for a quiet place to rewind after a busy day exploring the island
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Loved every minute of our stay!
From the moment we arrived and Antonio greeted us, it was perfect! He was such a kind man and we loved hearing about the gardens and enjoyed spending time sitting on the sun porch overlooking the beautiful property. The local foods he provided were delicious and were very much appreciated until we could get to a store. The apartment was spacious and immaculate…and decorated beautifully. Location couldn’t be better to get anywhere on the island. Thank you for a fantastic vacation and we hope to be able to return soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne S.

The beautiful Vila Alegre
A charming homey stay in a restored vila. The gardens are endless and lush, planted and lovingly cared for by Antonio. This was our refuge after 2 weeks of travel in urban Portugal. It refreshed us, body and soul. Will come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathryn m., Bridgewater Nova Scotia

Beautiful island and accommodation
Wonderful stay at Antonio’s. He is so kind and caring! We loved his flat with morning chickens coming to greet us at our door! Lots of room in the flat and it is full of charm and authenticity.Antonio's is close to all of the islands attractions! Hope to return again some day!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Brittany K.

Beautiful place!
Antonio was so welcoming and gave us tons of tips on where to go in the Azores. The property had everything we needed from washer to dishwasher and he had left us local food to try after the long plane ride. The location was in a small town but we easily drove to destinations all over the island. And the garden is beautiful!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

Beautiful villa on spectacular grounds
The property is the first floor of a restored villa on utterly amazing grounds. We loved the glassed in porch off the bedroom, which gave us a beautiful view of the gardens. The house has everything you need, including a full kitchen. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and recommend it highly.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

Wonderful experience great place!
My family loved our stay! Antonio and Maggie were the best hosts. Great reception with fruit and other goodies upon arrival. Their knowledge of the island provided great recommendations for us. Five night stay was way to short to see the beauty of Sao Miguel and explore Antonio’s amazing gardens. Can’t wait to return to Antonio’s!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dianna B.

Paradise in Capelas
Vila Alegre was an absolute dream! Beautiful home w/ gorgeous gardens and a very kind host who is flexible and accommodating. All the comforts of home with beautifully curated antique furnishings made the home feel as special as it is. The ideal picture of a Portuguese Vila! We enjoyed staying here so much and was the perfect home base for all of our Sao Miguel adventures. Can't wait to return!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

greg l.

9 days of heaven
superb host made us feel very welcome the highlight is the lovely garden room with views of the owners lovely garden. we loved the cut flowers in every room
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Dody M.

Wonderful Home
Antonio’s home was perfect in every way. The location was easy to drive to all parts of Sao Miguel. The apartment was larger than the photos show and fully equipped for all needs. Antonio was helpful, gracious and easy to contact if we had any questions. He greeted us with flowers from his beautiful garden and food from the Azores. I especially loved sitting in the sun room every morning with my coffee. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audrey W.

Incredible garden oasis
Antonio and Marc were splendid from the very start. The house was stocked with everything we needed and more. We had the best time starting here and hope to some day return. What a magical place as very helpful, swell gentlemen!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

Authentic and peaceful
Antonio was the perfect host- so very friendly- as (are all the islanders,) advising us in places to go and where to eat. Plus a lovely welcome pack of food all produced on the island. Beautiful gardens and lovely to sit relaxing in the sun lounge after a great day out ,watching and listening to the birds . Would recommend this small Azorean haven to all!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laurie F.

Wonderful stay
Just returned yesterday from the beautiful island of Sao Miguel. This was our third trip and once again it did not disappoint. I can’t give Antonio enough praise for making it so enjoyable! From the treats that were left for us to enjoy to the sunroom where we had our morning coffee and a glass of wine at night, he made sure we were comfortable after returning from a day of sightseeing. We always looked forward to feeding the chickens in the morning before heading out to enjoy our day. The gardens are impeccably maintained and fun to walk around and discover new things. The villa is centrally located on the island and it makes it so easy to travel. Thank you, Antonio…we hope to return someday soon to visit! Don’t hesitate to book the villa!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Seth M., Wakefield

Wonderful Stay
Thank you Antonio for a wonderful stay in your family villa! We felt welcome and at home our entire stay. We appreciate the extra touches (snacks, welcome beverage) that made us feel like old friends instead of just visitors. The layout of the suite is extremely spacious and gives one total privacy. The grounds are beautiful and very relaxing. We were able to use the Vila Alegre as a home base for visiting the entire North and West sides of Sao Miguel. We highly recommend Vila Alegre for anyone visiting Sao Miguel, who is looking for an alternative to a typical hotel and wants to live in the community in a luxurious setting.

10/10 Excellent

Doug M.

Perfect
A rare and beautiful location to call home for 11 days. We could easily spend another month here. We are here in February, Sao Miguel’s “deepest winter” but it was perfect. 16 to 18 degrees in a well loved garden with hundreds of flowers, trees, avocados, lemons and oranges. We will be back. It’s a great location to explore the entire island and the host took time with us to answer any questions and suggest options. Thank you Antonio
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W., Vancouver BC

Retreat in Paradise
We very much enjoyed our stay in this spacious suite just outside the town of Capelas. It is a great location to explore the island. Easy access to the south side of the island as well as the North. Capelas is a short 3 minute drive where there is a grocery store and bakery. The suite has a fully equipped kitchen and is furnished with beautiful antiques. It was incredibly comfortable and quiet, and we loved the sun room. This space, with floor to ceiling windows, slides open to a beautiful, well-loved garden. It was wonderful to have breakfast each morning looking out to this tropical paradise. We hope to be back again to experience tranquility in nature once again. Thank you Antonio for opening your beautiful home.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Authentic Azores!
When we arrived Antonio was there to greet us and show us the apt. He also graciously supplied breakfast fixings including; local cheese, buns, fresh eggs, fruit and coffee. Such a welcome treat after an early flight. He was also very accommodating and allowed us to check in early and leave a little later than normal. We can’t say enough about our host! The apt is deceptively spacious with nice little touches like fresh flowers from his garden. Antonio explained the house had been his original family home. We were greeted by chickens and rooster each morning (they were kind and didn’t make noise until we were awake). Weather was a little bit of everything while we were there so i recommend dressing in layers. This was a wonderful local Azores experience and we loved all our adventures on the island.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Highly recommended: Excellent accommodations and superb host
My husband and I stayed at Vila Alegre for 14 days and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The place is definitely as described and reviewed---a peaceful oasis. Antonio was a superb host, being very attentive to our needs yet respectful of privacy. Went above and beyond with the extras (breakfast goodies, fresh fruit, wine), arranged the payment of our parking ticket from Vila Franco do Campo (watch out for metered parking there), and dried our clothes the last night so we didn't have to bring home wet items. Thank you, Antonio! Capelas is very centrally located to all island activities without the traffic and congestion of Ponta Delgada. However, driving can be quite challenging with the narrow roads and slow-moving farm equipment. So just drive defensively. All in all a great place to stay, and I'd highly recommend it.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ramona H.

Just perfect
This appartment is close to Ponta Delgada and has a convenient location to all the important attractions of the island. The suite is beautifully furnished, it has quite a large living room and bedroom, a modern kitchen (dishwasher...) and a tastefully decorated bathroom. We loved the flowers that António placed throughout the house. However our favourite place was the glass sunroom overlooking the beautiful garden. António was a perfect host, super friendly and very helpful. He welcomed us with a basket of fruit and bread, with cheese from Sao Jorge, wine from Pico and with other local specialities. Additionally we could find a lot of condiments (oil, salt etc.) in the kitchen. My husband and I loved this appartment. Thank you so much António for the wonderful stay in Vila Alegre!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Roy W., Winnipeg MB

6 out of 5
Wonderful location minutes away from Ponta Delgada. Can't say enough about the accomodations, huge living room and bedroom, very modern bathroom but the real gem is the glass sunroom looking out over the courtyard. Don't think you would want to stay here without a car. It is centrally located so you could make this your only accommodation and see the whole island. Good parking. The reason I give this 6 out of 5 stars is because the host goes way out of his way to ensure you have a positive visit. We were provide with a bowl of fruit, a slice of cheese neither of which we could finish in our one week visit. He also provided bread and several bottles of wine plus all the kitchen condiments you require, oil, vinegar, salt, pepper jams etc. On our request Antonio sat down with us one evening to make recommendations of things to do and places to visit. Our best rental experience ever!

10/10 Excellent

Eva P.

Absolutely Wonderful!
From the moment of arrival and till the moment of departure, our stay with António was perfect! The house and the garden are even more beautiful than the pictures show. We were quite overwhelmed by the fantastic flowers in big vases in every room, even in the kitchen. And the fridge was full of good things for our first breakfast - which was very considerate, because we arrived around midnight because of a changed flight schedule. António picked us up at the airport! What a service! Everything in the house functioned to perfection, and the bed is delightful. António helped with everything we needed help for and offered to do more, such as giving us interesting ideas about his homeland. We had some good talks and enjoyed a bit of laughing together, having more or less the same sense of humour, although we are from Scandinavia and António from 'the middle of the Atlantic Ocean'. Our stay on that beautiful island, São Miguel, was only just long enough to make it clear to us that we need to go back soon, and then, of course, we will stay in Vila Alegre again! Thank you, António!
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

Garden Villa Enjoyment
It may take a long review but I will try to be succinct. First, Antonio is exceptionally gracious and hospitable. He introduced my husband and I to food specific to Sao Miguel. Oh the bread, cheese and pineapple are delicious. Antonio was generous to stock the frig with milk, eggs, cheese, bread, pineapple, coffee, and other staples. He helped to guide us to shopping, dining, and touring in his community. Second, his home was like staying in a fairytale. The villa was beautiful and authentic to the culture. It was spacious. Much bigger than the pictures. Very clean and comfortable. It was stocked with all the necessities like being home. Lastly, the garden was beautiful and much larger than imagined. My husband and I enjoyed exploring the gardens, plants and trees. We chuckled with the baby chicks running around. In conclusion, my husband and I are so happy we stayed at this garden villa. With meeting Antonio, we feel we have a new friend or extended family in Sao Miguel. We definitely recommend this villa to friends, family, or anyone considering this VRBO option. Enjoy!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Remarkable Refuge!
We were more than happy to have discovered Vila Alegre in the countryside outside of Ponta Delgada. It was beautiful, peaceful, and an amazing place to have been our home base for 5 days in Sao Miguel. Antonio was extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and willing to answer questions to help guide our itinerary while there. We can't say enough good things about our experience there, and we definitely plan to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

Beautiful place!
Antonio was so friendly, the food and snacks left to greet us were such a nice surprise! And best of all- the place was so beautiful in such a convenient location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

I honestly cannot say enough about Antonio‘s property. This place was literally magical. The house was beautiful, amazing roomie. He had tons of antique furniture that just set the tone of the place and made it so comfortable homey and beautiful. And oh my goodness what can I say about the garden that man was out there every day tending to his property and keeping the gardens in shape and man was a beautiful. to be able to come home after a long day and look out over the gardens and see all the birds and hear all the birds and how beautiful his property was. It was amazing and I’m so glad I picked it. It was the best place I could’ve possibly stayed in. To say it was beautiful is an understatement. It is absolutely magical.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024