Is Fully furnished holiday home with stunning views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Onsite parking is available at the property.

Fully furnished holiday home with stunning views Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

Q: Where is Fully furnished holiday home with stunning views located?

This family-friendly Ribeira Grande vacation home is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Moinhos Beach and Santa Iria Viewpoint. Gorreana Tea Factory and Monte Verde Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

10/10 Excellent

Einat A.

18 July 2025

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

Lovely stay, perfect location and a great host that truly cared about our experience!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

8 March 2025

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Wonderful stay

Wonderful stay. Perfect location with excellent view. Great service from Luis ensuring we had everything needed and easily contacted with any questions.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray V.

1 April 2025

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Portugal Trip 2025

A great stay in a quiet location and town. The local beach and hike are great. The accommodations are are well stocked and we would recommend this to anyone.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred B.

6 April 2025

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Amazing

Property was better than pics, very spacious with a great location in a quite area,easy to get anywhere

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn D.

4 July 2023

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Perfect location, comfortable stay

Recommend. Great location, comfortable stay and all the comforts of home

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte S.

26 February 2025

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Home away from home

We spent 6 nights in this lovely house. First the balcony has an amazing view of the water fall and ocean and cliffs. Look to the right and you see a hill side of pastures and cows.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy M.

25 March 2025

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Perfect spot

Truly lovely house with beautiful views high above the sea. House has everything you need and is centrally located on the island. The sleepy town is exactly what we wanted and since nothing is too far on this island with good roads and clear signage , we had no trouble exploring all parts of the island.Luis is a great host who’s communication is excellent.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John K.

10 December 2024

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Comfortable home in a great location

The house is exactly as shown and caters well for a longer term stay. It has all necessary amenities and it is a great place to come home to after a day of exploring. The owner was in constant contact and left us helpful suggestions and tips to make our trip more enjoyable. We highly recommend.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

20 January 2025

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SO wonderful!

We loved our stay - everything about it! The house is marvelous. Luis couldn’t be a more responsive & kind host. The proximity to the beach is special. I loved sitting on the porch watching the view change minute by minute. A perfect vacation place. We highly recommend!!

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

james d.

7 September 2023

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Porto Formoso stay

Our host was terrific, not only in ensuring the property was wonderful, but also in helping with recommendations in the area. We loved being away from Ponta Delgarda, but still just a short drive to anywhere on the island. The beach is great. You will not regret booking this property.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

22 April 2024

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Great vacation

We had a wonderful vacation. The house was very comfortable, kitchen was well equipped. The location is excellent for travelling around the island, and the local beach is a 10 minute walk away. The owner was very helpful, with a good binder available for suggestions of activities. I would definitely recommend this house to anyone staying on San Miguel.

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Severine L.

22 May 2024

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Great!!

Loved staying there. It felt like a home and not a commercial place. Commutations with property owner were easy. Clean.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike F., Westport, Ontario Canada

18 February 2024

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Very well equipped and great host

Very scenic location on the north coast provided great central hub for touring the island. The house was very comfortable and had all the amenities we needed. Nearby restaurants were excellent and reasonably priced. Luis was easy to contact and offered great advice.. We had a great week even though the weather didn't fully cooperate.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy L.

12 September 2023

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

Owner was great at checking with us

We woukd recommend the property to other friends. We cooked in the outdoor kitchen, 4 out of 5 nights. Well set up, cooking with a view is great. Luis the owner wad very helpful

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miranda D., Sacramento, USA

8 May 2023

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Best area to set up home to explore the Island

Xavier provided everything we needed to feel at home on the island. Beach towels, full kitchen, fully stock bathrooms and laundry facilities. BBQ, outdoor dining with views of a waterfall and coastline from a terrace provides an outdoor respite. Being able to come back to this home after a full day of exploring was such a treat.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olga V.

22 July 2023

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great

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

4 July 2018

Great place to stay easy access from the airport and the many places to visit

What a wonderful property we enjoyed our stay - it felt just like home and very easy to settle after arrival - well equipped too and a balcony which we used to the full a great place in the morning having breakfast in the sunshine - would definitely stay here again The owner too despite living in Holland was very attentive and made sure from arrival until departure you had what you needed and with the offer of help if required. Thank you

Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

27 April 2023

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could not be better

Luis was an amazing host and takes great care and pride in his property --- it really felt like we were staying at a friend's house. Fantastic views, easy access to beach and trails, but still felt comfortably off the beaten path. Very spacious and peaceful. If you stay here please look out for the neighborhood siamese cat we named "george".

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad A., New York, ny

30 October 2023

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Great week

We had a truly lovely time at Luis's place. Our kids loved it and we appreciated the baby gates, high chairs, and pack and play. The views of the ocean, and cows on a hillside, from the outdoor dining table were sublime. As others have noted, Luis is a top-of-the-line host who pays a ton of attention and wants to make sure you have a stellar stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G.

18 October 2016

Great Vacation home.

The vacation home was well maintained and exceptional clean. The owner made us quite welcome, inviting us to use all the amenities of the home. Beautiful view from the balcony. Five minute walk to the beach. Would recommend this house !! Would return to Azores and rent again. Five to ten minute drive to Ribeira Granda.

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly P.

9 July 2023

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Living the dream

We stayed for 3 nights, wished we had a week at Vivienda Xavier. We loved the property, amenities, and location. We fully enjoyed the sound of the ocean & waterfall from the patio in the morning & evenings, and the activities on the island, as well as the quaint beach and trail with waterfall within walking distance. We are already talking about returning with additional family to enjoy the island and the property. We absolutely loved our time, and Luis was a great, very communicative host.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

9 October 2019

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

Great home away from home!

This rental is one of the best we have stayed in. Everything is as the owner Luis has stated. He was very personable and helpful, even when I called him a couple of times with questions. It is on the eastern side of the island but only 30 minutes from Ponta Delgado. The beach nearby and the cafe is quaint and a nice place to end your day. The house is well stocked, Luis has thought of just about everything I would stay here again.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

David A., Saratoga Springs, NY, USA

12 May 2021

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

Perfect place in a perfect location

Beautiful, comfortable home perched on the hillside overlooking the ocean and cliffs of Porto Formoso. Short walk to the beach or to the cliffs. Luis, our distant host was friendly, attentive and really does care about making your stay a perfect one! You will need a car to see the sights of the island or to go grocery shopping. But as a home base with comfort, a view, and astoundingly beautiful environs it is a home that is perfect!

Stayed 9 nights in May 2021

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

10/10 Excellent

Mike & Theresa S.

21 February 2017

Best Vacation Ever!!!

Thank you so much, Luis for sharing your little piece of paradise with us. Vivenda Xavier was absolutely wonderful. This was our first trip to Sao Miguel, but definitely won't be our last. The villa was clean, well maintained and fully equipped with everything you needed and more. The view from the patio was simply amazing. Luis was a pleasure to deal with. Always quick to answer any questions we had. I would definitely recommend this villa to friends and family.

10/10 Excellent

Brad O.

26 September 2024

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Perfectly Appointed

The house is within minutes of walking to a beautiful beach, multiple restaurants, and a great hike with a waterfall close by. The house is immaculate and perfectly appointed with everything you could need, including great coffee! We found that the owner had provided many things that helped us enjoy our stay… coolers, backpacks, beach umbrellas, plenty of premade ice, lots of clean towels. All the little things that we couldn’t travel with but needed for enjoying the island. The view from the balcony is amazing and the sound of the waves on the beach at night afforded the best nights sleep I’ve ever had! We’ll be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

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