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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 455 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Horta, Azores
  • Whaling Museum
    10 min walk
  • Porto Pim Beach
    11 min walk
  • Horta Harbour
    4 min drive
  • Horta (HOR)
    23 min drive

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Porto Pim Bay
Kitchen
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, (29)
The price is NZ$129
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
Porto Pim Bay

About the area

Horta

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Horta, within a 15-minute walk of Whaling Museum and Porto Pim Beach. .This vacation home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Horta Harbour and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Horta Historic Center.
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What's nearby

  • Whaling Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Porto Pim Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Horta Harbour - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Fort of Santa Cruz - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Horta Historic Center - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Horta (HOR) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peter Café Sport - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Café Porto Pim - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Canto da Doca - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lofts Azul Pastel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Doce Delícia - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Natural Park, Faial Island Casa da Guia - Two Bedroom House AL/1084

Casa da Guia is a cute and cozy 2 bedroom house located in the Natural Park of Faial´s Monte Guia region. An area rich in flora, fauna and unique geological features. Only a short walk up from Casa da Guia are cliffs of eroded coastlines that make up the Baía das Caldeirinhas. A sanctuary for observing many species of birds and sea-life. Directly from this area are walking trails that make up the Circuits of Monte de Guia for amazing views of Porto Pim Bay, Horta City, Pico Island and Sao Jorge Island.
From the house there is a private pathway that leads to the popular, Praia do Porto Pim with golden sand, Blue Flag status that has stunningly beautiful blue calm waters, wonderful to visit anytime of the year.
Even though Casa da Monte Guia is set in an area of peace and tranquility, many places of interest and city conveniences are only a few minutes drive away. . At the base of Mount da Guia is the whale station, Fáabrica da Baleia, the sea centre, Centro do Mar and a restaurant with terrace overlooking the beach. And further down the street is where the Marina is located along with the dive shops, whale watchers, tour guide offices, rent a car offices, quaint cafe´s, good restaurants and the famous Peter´s Cafe.

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Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Languages

English, Portuguese

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 592 sq ft (55 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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 RRAL1084

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Natural Park Faial Island Casa Monte Guia 2 Bedroom House Horta
Natural Park Faial Island Casa Monte Guia 2 Bedroom Horta
Natural Park Faial Casa Monte
Natural Park Faial Island Casa Monte Guia 2 Bedroom House
Natural Park, Faial Island Casa Monte Guia 2 Bedroom House Horta
Parque Natural Casa Isla Faial Monte Guia Casa de 2 Habitaciones

Natural Park, Faial Island Casa da Guia - Two Bedroom House AL/1084 Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews" "
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8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a cool location!
We loved our stay at Casa da Guia. The house was exactly as described & pictured. It's small, yes, but had a location that you can't beat. It's 1 of only 2 accommodations on Monte da Guia. (The other is immediately adjacent, so if there are guests there, you will have neighbors very close.) Sitting out on the deck, looking out at the Hortal port and at Pico Island, with views of Mount Pico, was a highlight of our trip. 3 minute drive down the hill to get to the beach at Porto Pim and 5 minutes to get to the harbor. Communication with our host was easy, & he provided helpful suggestions.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnson E.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Treasure
This home is perfectly situated above the Horta harbor with a view of Pico, the ocean and Faial. It is a very comfortable home with everything you could wish for. The location is indeed special. There is no place quite like it on the island. Paul was very helpful and pleasant!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Peter L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay in Casa da Guia
Outstanding view on Horta and Pico Island and on the natural reserve of Mound Guia.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view
Great location to view the port of Horta and the island of Pico while one enjoys a glass of wine and cheese. The location is on an up hill location and a little remote and ways from the Horta main city center. We rented a car so that was not an issue. Paul our host was great to work with. Enjoyed going to the restaurant Athletico and the local paderia/cafe for pastries and coffee.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

LISA A.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best view on Faial
Perfect sized house for the two of us. The view was absolutely amazing. We spent a lot of time on the deck enjoying coffee at sunrise, or just watching the boats and savoring the solitude. You can walk (downhill) into the town of Horta but beware, you need to walk uphill to get back! Plenty of restaurants and shops and the Porto Pim beach in the town of Horta. You will need a car/scooter to explore this island but it is so worth it. We recommend hiking the breathtaking caldera, visiting the Capelinhos volcano museum, soaking up the sun at the beautiful Faja black sand beach and of course, the Gin Do Mar at St. Peter's Cafe!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay in Horta
A small but lovely house at the most beautiful location in Faial. Close to Porto bim beach and some restaurants. Back to the house is a walk up the hill and stairs but not to steep and nice for an evening walk. In august i recommend to hire a car or scooter in advance because everything was booked.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hanna T., Tallahassee, FL

Wonderful home in the best spot on Faial
My husband and I traveled to the Azores for our honeymoon and immediately fell in love with the Casa da Guia. The location is perfect - nestled on Monte da Guia with beautiful views of Pico and easy access to hiking trails, Porto Pim beach and the aquarium. Only a short walk or drive to Horta and there are restaurants, shopping and activities galore. We explored other parts of the island and were grateful for Zelda's local recommendations for things to do and places to eat. We enjoyed having wine on the deck or hiking to the top and watching the sunset on the cliffs facing west. Thank you, Zelda for sharing your home with us and for being such a generous host! We were delighted with the bottle of wine upon arrival and thank you for arranging for us to attend the Fado. We look forward to returning to Faial and staying in this home again! All the best.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mariano P.

Perhaps the best views on the island of Faial
This property offers perhaps the best view on the island of Faial. Every morning we awoke to the sound of birds and roosters and went out to the deck to watch the sunrise. The view of both Pico island and the Horta marina was stunning. We watched sailboats in the harbor in the morning and enjoyed the solitude of this property. While the house is relatively small, it offers many amenities, including a washing machine (but no dryer), a coffee maker, a microwave oven, and an outdoor brick oven. There is not a lot of room inside the house to casually lounge. So, if you are looking for a place to just hang around, this might not be the place. However, the outside deck and table offered plenty of space with a great view. I would recommend fans in the property as during the day, it was rather warm. There was a nice breeze at night. Any issues that we faced were quickly resolved by the hostess. She was thoughtful, attentive, and very responsive to our needs and concerns. If you are looking for a quiet hillside retreat with breathtaking views, this is the property.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Marie Louise S.

Paradise
A gem that one can hardly fully describe. What a joy to just sit there and look over the three, sometimes even four islands. We watched dolphins (with binoculars) and at night listend to a concert of a special kind, the returning of the cagarros. Being so close to Horta one can walk to the sandy Beach (Porto Pim) or to Horta harbour and town. At night you only hear the see, the birds. Don't forget to go and get a breath of Neptun! It is unforgetable and we will return!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Gabriele Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Traumhaft
Das Häuschen ist ideal für 2 Personen - mit 4 Erwachsenen wäre es mir zu eng. Es ist alles da um einen angenehmen Aufenthalt zu verbringen. Die Lage ist der absolute Traum!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Urlaub
Traumhafte Lage des Objektes
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Florian F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Horta, Monte de Guia
Wir hatten eine angenehme Woche in der Casa de Guia. Das kleine Haus liegt in Alleinlage auf der Halbinsel Monte de Guia, nebenan ist in direkter Nachbarschaft noch ein kleines Appartment, das allerdings nicht belegt war. Die Einrichtung empfanden wir als eher spartanisch, die Schlafzimmer sind relativ klein und auch der Wohn-Ess-Raum ist klein. Wir hatten glücklicherweise gutes Wetter. Die Küche ist zur Versorgung ausreichend gut ausgestattet. Es gibt einen großen Kühlschrank mit Gefrierabteil und einen gut funktionierenden Herd, die Dusche bot zu jeder Zeit ausreichend heißes Wasser. Die Terrasse mit dem großen Tisch ist ein hervorragender Aufenthaltsort mit Blick auf den Pico, Horta mit der Marina und natürlich das Meer. Es wäre aber schön, wenn noch ein paar mehr bequeme Stühle oder Liegen dagewesen wären. Es gibt einen kleinen Waschraum mit Waschmaschine. Paul verwaltet das Haus und ist eine absolute Perle ;) Insgesamt ist es ein besonderes Haus, vor allem aufrund der Lage. Wir sind mit dem Taxi vom Flughafen angereist, Sonntags 17 Euro, Samstag 15 Euro. Ansonsten sind wir zu Fuß in den gut ausgestatteten Supemarkt in Horta gelaufen (ca. 30 min), in den Hafen braucht man ca. 20 Minuten, der Strand ist nur gut 10 min entfernt.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Axel K., Frankfurt am Main

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful house in an amazing place
We really enjoyed our stay at the Monte do Guia very much. It is a quite place with just an amazing view. The house provides everything you need, although a dishwasher would be nice to have ;-). It's also bigger than it appears on the photos and provides enough room for a 4 person family. Prices for taxi rides from Horta city centre were inconsistent (some took 5, some took 10 Euros) but you can also walk there within 20-25 minutes (or longer if you climb accross the Monte de Queimado which provides amazing views!!!). Don't be frightened if you hear strange sounds at night: it's the Cagarro birds. It's a wonderful experience to be so close to these rare birds. Also big thanks to Paul who gave us a great welcome and took care of all we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Nicolas M.

USP Aussicht
Die atemberaubende Aussicht auf Hafen, Meer und Pico macht die Location zum Geheimtipp. Und das macht den Preis, der für die ansonsten mangelhafte Infrastruktur zu hoch ist.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frederic S., Paris

Liked: Cleanliness
Le privilège d'une maison en surplomb de l'océan avec vue sur Horta et le Pico
Une des maisons parmi les plus réjouissantes et rares que nous ayons connues, du fait de son emplacement unique : au milieu de la nature (celle du parc de Monte Guia) avec un grand nombre d'oiseaux, notamment les serins tout jaunes, les rouge-gorge et merles emplis d'ardeur, les mouettes ordinaires, les puffins dont les cris entre pleurs et miaulements nous ont intrigué les premiers soirs ; en surplomb de l'océan et avec vues directes sur les lumières de Horta à gauche, sur le cône volcanique du Pico à droite, sur l'île de São Jorge en face. C'est comme être au premier rang d'une loge, sans rien ni personne qui vienne contrarier le regard ou la contemplation. Hormis les oiseaux, c'est donc un silence parfait dont on bénéficie dans cette maison ou sur la terrasse. La maison elle-même est fonctionnelle, propre, bien aménagée, avec tout le confort moderne, dont le descriptif de l'annonce donne une idée précise. Le gérant, en l'occurrence Paul, a été tout à fait accueillant, et disponible via WhatsApp ou le téléphone (dont le numéro figure dans l'annonce) pour un conseil ou une demande.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frederic C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vue magnifique sur volcan
Maison au calme dans une réserve naturelle . Vue sur le port et le volcan Pico avec une grande terrasse panoramique.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderbarer Blick
Wir haben die Woche in dem wunderbaren kleinen Häuschen mit dem atemberaubenden Blick sehr genossen. Bei mehreren Wanderungen haben wir einiges der Insel gesehen und sind so begeistert, dass wir sicher wieder kommen.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

4/10 Poor

Paulo B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Gato por Lebre
Preço-qualidade completamente desajustado em relação à oferta da moradia. 1 - de uma forma geral, moradia sem conforto. Quartos cama pequenos, sofás super desconfortáveis; 2- Casa de banho com porta de poliban por arranjar; 3- Casa de banho com tampa de sanita colada com cola fraca à loiça, constantemente a soltar-se; 4- Casa entregue com sujidade: muito pó em todas as divisões, loiça com gordura e com lagartixas mortas dentro dos armários da loiça; 5- Torradeira com ferrugem. Impossível de utilizar; 6- grelha da churrasqueira enferrujada, sem condições de confecionar alimentos; 7- Porta da rua com problemas na fechadura; 8- Toalhas de casa de banho amareladas; Resumindo, casa sem qualidade para o valor pedido. No máximo vale 70 euros dia em época alta.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sabine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Die Lage das Hauses ist atemberaubend!
Wir hatten ein einen sehr entspannten Aufenthalt auf den Azoren, das Haus ist mit allem ausgestattet, um sich selbst zu versorgen. Die Vermieterin war im Vorfeld und auch während des Aufenthaltes immer hilfsbereit und erreichbar. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und würden sehr gern wieder kommen!

10/10 Excellent

Clara B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unbeschreiblich schöne Unterkunft!
Wir waren für 6 Nächte in dieser wunderbaren Unterkunft. Die Vermieterin ist sehr sehr nett und zuvorkommend, außerdem hat sie ein paar Geheimtips für Wanderungen, Restaurants etc. Das Haus hat alles was das Herz begehrt, aber einfach unschlagbar ist die Terrasse! Der Blick auf Pico und Horta ist unbeschreiblich! Allgemein ist die Lage ein Traum. Man ist ganz alleine auf dieser vorgelagerten Halbinsel.. Das Haus ist wirklich empfehlenswert!! 5 von 5 Sterne!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dick d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in a great place
Thank you Zelda for being so helpful and for having us at such a beautiful spot. We enjoyed it thoroughly
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matthias H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Lage
Sehr zu empfehlen
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Olivier B.

Magnifique
Excellente semaine à Faial et dans cette superbe maison idéalement située. Nous avons largement profité de son confort, de sa tranquillité et de la magnifique vue. Quel plaisir de prendre un petit déjeuner sur la terrasse, avec le lever de soleil derrière le mont Pico ou de profiter d'une soirée rafraichissante en admirant Horta! Merci beaucoup, Zelda pour votre accueil chaleureux et tous les bons conseils que vous avez su nous prodiguer pour nous aider à profiter au mieux de nos vacances!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2018