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2 bedrooms, desk, travel cot, WiFi
Property grounds
Exterior
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Fenais da Luz, Açores
  • Batalha Golf Course
    5 min drive
  • University of the Azores
    11 min drive
  • Restaurante Cavalo Branco
    8 min walk
  • Ponta Delgada (PDL-Joao Paulo II)
    19 min drive

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About this property

Country house with sea view

The Country House Casa da Laranja was built by the end of the 18th century as the residence and storehouse of the plantation superintendent of an orange plantation. At that time, fresh oranges were brought to England and France by sail ships.
The garden has access to the surrounding meadows where cows graze occasionally.
From the terraces on the West and East side of the house are both the volcanic mountain ranges of Lagoa das Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo to be seen. You can also see the North coast, the Bay of Ribeira Grande and even the highest mountain Pico da Vara.
In the morning you can have breakfast on the terrace with these wide views and in the evening enjoy the sunsets. All rooms have access to a terrace.
The house has two bedrooms one with a double bed and one with two single beds. A reading room with sofa and desk is also available, not as bedroom however.
The large kitchen with fireplace is equipped with all necessary features and like all the other rooms with a view of the coast line and the sea.
The house has central heating for the winter months, although de temperatures on the subtropical island in the average rarely fall below 11°C.
Due to the relatively central location of the house all the interesting points of the island are easily accessible by car.
Shops and supermarkets are in the Ponta Delgada, Capelas or Pico da Pedra.
From the house you can go for walks, always with the mountains and the Atlantic Ocean in view.
The proximity to the Batalha Golf Course offers golf enthusiasts a good starting point, without much travel time (3-4 min) to reach the greens with splendid views to the blue ocean background.

The offer for nature lovers such as: swimming, surfing, sailing, horseback riding, whale and dolphin watching, scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, fishing, swimming in waterfalls, canyoning, etc., are almost limitless. To describe all of this is beyond the scope of this brief introduction. There are good guides on the internet or books to prepare for your visit.

Casa da Laranja offers a comfortable and convenient base for an exciting, relaxing and unforgettable stay on the Azores islands.

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WHEN BOOKING PLEASE NOTE!!!

- ALWAYS send a valid MOBILE NUMBER, preferable with WhatsApp as it makes communication easier before and during your stay.

- Please let me know your expected time of arrival at PDL airport. Rent a car procedures may take up to an hour on peak times.

- Should you have any delay please send a message.

- As soon as you have the car send me a message when leaving the airport to the house.

- the keys will be at the house hidden. I will then send you the location via Whatsapp.

- Please make sure you have the road description or the google maps pin sent yo you.

- PLEASE let me always know if you have any questions concerning your stay.

This is just a bit of advice to make your holiday start easier and stress free.
Thank you! :)
During your stay at this farm stay, you'll be close to Batalha Golf Course.
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Batalha Golf Course and 13 minutes from Ponta Delgada Harbour
This farm stay offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Ponta Delgada farm stay is smoke free.

Property manager

M Wallenstein

Languages

English, French, German, Portuguese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Playground

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beach loungers
  • Garden

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Books
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Games
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Fireplace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 123456

Country house with sea view Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning view, quiet location
Loved our stay here! Was amazing to be on the old orange groves and eat outside overlooking the ocean and landscape. Really stunning, cozy home.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great 1st visit to the Azores
Truly a home from which the entire Island can be accessed. We felt like we belonged.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jorg L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best vacation rental ever
When we saw the posting of the house, we booked our vacation dates to the only multi-day opening that was available. The actual stay surpassed everything we could hope for from the description. An absolute highlight: Spending evenings on the patio with a panoramic view of the Atlantic and the landscape. Another highlight: Mario, the owner, who welcomed us in person and, on another day, gave us an extended tour of the plantation. An absolute dream vacation. Thank you!!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful House!
This is a lovely house in an idyllic setting. Convenient to the sites and restaurants but in the peace and quiet of the country. Marco provided excellent restaurant recommendations and a list of must see spots which was appreciated. The house was spacious and comfortable even on a rainy day.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great timen
As expected
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Stay
Confortable house in aan interesting area near the capital of Madalena.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic spacious property, great views and host
We stayed in this property for two weeks as a family group of two adults and two children (5 and 8 yrs). Fantastic communication from the host throughout booking and our stay. It was our first time on the island, so great to have such a welcome. More than enough room for us. A sea breeze meant the property stayed cool and comfortable. As we were self-catering, we would have benefited from an oven (as others have mentioned) but this was easy to work around with the BBQ and hob. Thanks for your hospitality Marco. Sao Miguel is an amazing island with so much to offer and I'm sure we will be back.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue H., West Tisbury MA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect get away
We wanted a peaceful place with character and views. This was perfect. The photos do not entirely do it justice. It is a rustic European house with very tasteful furnishings. It was perfect for a couple and probably a couple with children. It had what we needed and Marco was very helpful and responsive. It was easy to get to Ponta DelGada and other places we wanted to visit. We were very sorry to leave.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

tlella@comcast.net t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent choice for a home base in Sao Miguel
Lovely property, wonderful experience. Fantastic hosts.
Stayed 39 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
House is super if you like country. Hreat view and Owner very accessible. Narrow roads getting there. all restaurants and stores at least 10 mins away. Stock up on coffee etc before arriving
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brent L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful 18th century stone cottage with a view!
We enjoyed our stay at Marco's cottage. We particularly enjoyed the view from the terrace which was wonderful. The house has charm and provides all the necessities for an enjoyable stay. Marco was a great host with lots of suggestions for sightseeing and restaurants on the island. Thank you for the tour of the pineapple plantation and your stories about the history of the property, Marco!
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Phil H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming House at great location
We had a wonderful stay in the charming house. Greeting/Communication by Marco was great and he provided some great tips for the Island. The house has a lot of character, beeing 200 years old but it is wonderfully renovated with all required amenities (we even found a little dishwasher). Its a very peaceful area and we loved having breakfast on the spacious front porch with great views to the north and east of the island. Hope we can go there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roseann B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic house with spectacular views
Bucolic setting, amazing views in all directions, comfortable stone house with 2 great patios overlooking gardens and pastures. Hiking in area was easy. There is no oven nor a usable barbeque, but the gas stove top was wonderful to use. Would recommend this as a lovely getaway home.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous house with great location.
Great house with lovely history. Roomy and comfortable with great views from the terraces. Nice quiet location, but with easy access to whole island. Excellent help from Marco and his family. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pam K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy stone jouse
The house was spacious, very comfortable and very clean. The terraces were perfect and the yard gated. The area is quiet and beautiful!!! Marco was available anytime through whatsapp and his parents live across the lane. The location is central to the whole island. A short trip to anywhere really. There is a grocery store 5 minutes away by car. Riviera grande is 10 minutes and PortaDelgada is only maybe 20 minutes. I would highly recommend staying here!!!
Stayed 19 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Sally M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful island
Marco was a great host. The property was in a great location for exploring the island and had great views. We had a fantastic week; whale watching, swimming with dolphins, hiking to waterfalls, swimming in thermal pools and the hot sea pool in Ferrari was an amazing experience! Our lasting memory will be the beautiful landscape and the roads lined with hydrangeas and agapanthus. Our most enjoyable restaurant experience was the Solar o Rei dos Francois in Sao Vicente about 5 mins drive away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diane S., Portland

Liked: Cleanliness
LOVED being here!
This old stone house is solid, simple and beautiful. Surrounded by lush green fields of grass, with cows grazing in some of them. Views to the sea and mountains. A 360 degree sense of being in Eden. Terraces on two sides of the house give you sunrises and sunsets. It was a great location for island explorations in any direction. Central to all. And we did many things during our 10 day stay. We went to all ends of the island and explored towns and lakes and Furnas and Sete Cidades calderas, seaside swim spots, restaurants, Ponta Delgada. Many miradouras (overlooks). Many natural piscinas (sea pools). Kayaked in the lakes. So much beauty! The house itself is not fancy. Simply furnished, basics. But that gave it the allure we loved. Just enough, not too much. When we arrived cows were grazing directly in front of the house in one of the stone walled pastures. We were in awe. They are beautiful! This does mean you may smell cows, and have a few flies. Being a farm girl from Washington State, this did not bother me. I was sad when the cows were moved to new grazing elsewhere. The house also requires you to turn on the water heater to get hot water each time needed. And the bathroom is a bit sour. But after a day there those details disappear because you are eager to awake and see the view and bask in how marvelous it is! There were times we stayed home, just to be there, taking it all in. Living there, as if Azorean, instead of heading out. We walked the small gravel roads, and through the grassy fields. We were glad we had our 10 days, and would have liked a few more. The beds are very firm, as others have noted. No spices or cooking basics, if you plan to cook. The umbrella stand was broken, but we improvised with rocks and had the shade we desired. Marco's parents live nearby and are wonderful. You will feel lucky if you get to meet them. We plan to return. We truly loved it there and were very sorry to leave!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Jeff A.

Beautiful surroundings
The house is very private and surroundings are very quiet. The Views from the porch are truly beautiful. We enjoyed our time on the porch , drinking coffee in the morning watching the sunrise and in the evening watching the sunset. The house is comfortable and warm. Some things that might make this a 5 star would be more amenities. Beach towels to use at the hot springs, more comfortable beds, TV, Better Ice trays. Just to mention a few. Marco was very responsive to our needs, however, we never needed to call for anything at anytime during our stay. Thank you Marco for the opportunity to stay in your home.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rose D., Boston, MA

Wonderful stone cottage in the Azores
We had a wonderful time on Sao Miguel in the Azores in February no less with a 5 night stay at this wonderful stone cottage with amazing views of the Atlantic and surrounding verdant hills. Marco was a wonderful and accommodating host, greeting us when we arrived and ensuring everything in the house was in working order. We especially appreciated the internet which was a mobile hotspot for our adventures. The house has lots of room and amenities making our stay a relaxing one. It was easy to get around the island from this central location. Markets, cafes, bakeries, and restaurants were in easy driving distance from the house. I highly recommend this house for your vacation getaway on Sao Miguel.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Camilla C.

A beautiful characterful house with lovely views and lots of space.
We had a lovely stay in this beautiful house. We spent every evening on the terrace looking out at the island and the sea. The beds were comfy and there was plenty of space for us and our 2 young boys - even a reading room that quickly became our monopoly-playing space! The host, Marcos, was so helpful - he even came to find us when we got lost looking for the house on the first evening (mobile phone issues!) and then gave us a lovely tour of the pineapple plantation behind the house. The only thing we missed was an oven but there was a good stove and also a BBQ so plenty of scope for cooking. The house is in a good central location for visiting the various sites on the island. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dori S., East Coast USA

Gorgeous setting!
Of all of the Sao Miguel properties, I chose this one because of the spectacular views—and they were even better in person. We saw lots of stars at night, more than at home, and the daytime views were almost too beautiful to be real. We walked the gravel road behind the house and loved the stone walls, Morning Glory, dairy cow pastures (one on the property!), and hydrangeas. I took about a million pictures. The patios were wonderful. Inside, the cottage was very spacious and private, with lovely scenery out every window and door, and vistas all the way to the sea. The furnishings were basic, as others have said, and the bed was on the hard side. We had to buy salt & pepper for the kitchen, and there is a full flight of stone stairs to the front door, so this place may not be appropriate if you have mobility issues. We loved the location and explored nearly the whole island in a week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Peggy S.

This home took my breath away!
As we pulled up the road to our home, I just gasped when I saw it! This old cottage was nothing less than spectacular. The interior was spacious and cozy with ample sitting space for relaxing and the kitchen was very inviting complete with wood hearth for cool evenings. The balcony off the living room and kitchen offered the most beautiful views of the surrounding countryside and ocean. Each bedroom had access to a beautiful balcony and depending on the time of day, we made use of all the outdoor space. Marco was the most gracious host answering all our questions, suggesting activities and was genuinely interested in our well-being. We walked from the cottage to town and in the surrounding fields but were able able to explore all of Sao Miguel from this central location. There was so much to see and do on this island that a return trip, rarely on our "to do list" is definitely in our future.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

KAY M.

It is what is says....'Romantic house with sea views'
This is a lovely house, full of character, all rooms are spacious with beautiful high wooden beam vaulted ceilings. Furniture is simple and tasteful, in keeping with the house. Great shower although bathroom could do with a little makeover, the sink was a little awkward to use due to position of taps but not a problem. We ate in 4 of our 7 nights as it was such a lovely environment to savour. The kitchen is very well equipped although no oven. There is a long terrace either side, one for sunsets (although not fully), the other for terrific sunrises. Beautiful flowers in the gardens, the views very relaxing and far better than we expected. Candles and flowers on the kitchen table very much appreciated, plus the information leaflets in one of the lounges....nice touches. Our greeting was very welcoming and we felt instantly at home. The position is very peaceful, in a quiet lane with just 2 houses the other side. It is an easy 15 minute to drive to Ponta Delegada where there are numerous restaurants and about the same to Ribiera Grande. There is a good beach approx 10 mins on the north coast just before Ribiera Grande called Santa Barbara (white sign) which also has a good restaurant with sea views. If you are travelling on the south coast between Lagoa and Vila Franca there is a fabulous fish restaurant overlooking the sea at Ponta da Caloura. Driving was very easy and there is so much to see, all the lakes, forests, coasts, tea plantation, hot springs and the hydrangeas along the roadsides are a wonderful picture. We had a fabulous week, so many astounding views and a peaceful haven to return to each night, very special. Thoroughly recommend. Two regrets......firstly not going on a whaling/dolphin trip and secondly not taking up Marcos kind offer of a tour of the pineapple plantation .....another time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Sabine Z.

Ruhe, keine Hektik, kein Streß
Es war wunderbar. Wir haben uns sehr sehr wohl gefühlt. Das Haus hat unsere Erwartungen voll erfüllt. Gemütlich, heimelig, schön. Wir wurden von Marco und Sofia freundlich empfangen. Marco hat uns on top auch eine Führung durch eine Ananasplantage gegeben und uns vieles erklärt. Wir haben uns einfach nur wohl gefühlt und kamen abends nach unseren Ausflügen gerne in das gemütliche Haus zurück. Wir werden die Azoren, das Haus und Eure Gastfreundschaft gerne weiter empfehlen.

8/10 Good

Pamela V.

Urlaub vom 02.08 bis 16.08.2015( Familie mit zwei Kindern)
Wir hatten einen tollen Urlaub in der Casa da Laranja. Die Betreuung duch Marco war hervorragend. Vielen Dank für die tolle und sehr informative Besichtigung der Ananasplantage sowie den Marktbesuch in Ponta Delgarda. Das Haus ist sehr schön und zentral gelegen und somit ein toller Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge und Wanderungen auf der Insel. Das Haus entsprach den Beschreibungen. Sofern man Wäsche waschen wollte, so wäre das durch die nette Haushälterin Sofia gegen Entgelt erfolgt. Einen Grill würde der Vermieter auch umghend besorgen. Fur einen perfekten Aufenthalt hätten uns nur ein Backofen, eine Geschirrspülmaschine und schönere Gartenmöbel gefehlt. Dieses war uns aber durch die ausführliche Beschreibung des Hauses bekannt. Rundrum hatten wir zwei sehr schöne Wochen in der Casa da Laranja und würden dieses Hauses jederzeit wieder buchen.