Escape to Casa da Fonte, a charming stone cottage in the village of Algarvia. Unwind on the covered veranda with a barbecue grill or explore the large garden. The property offers cable TV, DVD player, and HI-FI for entertainment, along with two bicycles and an indoor games room.
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Exceptional
Entire home
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3100 sq m
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
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About this property
TRADICAMPO-CASA DA FONTE-RURAL HOUSE WITH LARGE GARDEN AND ASTONISHING VIEWS.
Casa da Fonte is a cottage located in the village of Algarvia in the heart of the Nordeste district, São Miguel island, Azores, Portugal. This rural stone house, which is equipped for guests with reduced mobility, has a double bedroom, a living room with a wood-burning stove, a fully equipped kitchen, a traditional wood oven, and a bathroom. This beautiful cottage also provides a covered veranda with a barbecue grill and a large garden. The accommodation is all fenced and includes parking with an automatic door. From the terrace, and from the outside, in general, you can have a beautiful sea view, in contrast with green mountain views.
For the entertainment of its guests, Casa da Fonte provides, at no additional cost, cable TV, DVD, HI-FI, Internet Wifi, a small library, indoor games, two bicycles, and a croquet court.
Touristic register number: RNET: 7363
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Video library
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility
Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Safe
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
In the mountains
Near the sea
Things to do
Bicycles
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Swimming nearby
Whale watching 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Check-in until 10 PM.
It is possible to accept different check-in and check-out time (Please contact us)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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
On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 7363
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Nordeste, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Campo de Golfe and Rabo de Peixe Fishing Port are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Caldeiras das Furnas and Caldeira Velha. Travelling with kids? Consider Centro Cultural Padre Manuel Raposo and Centro Cultural e Social Padre Amaral. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby. Visit our Nordeste travel guide
Is TRADICAMPO-CASA DA FONTE-RURAL HOUSE WITH LARGE GARDEN AND ASTONISHING VIEWS. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at TRADICAMPO-CASA DA FONTE-RURAL HOUSE WITH LARGE GARDEN AND ASTONISHING VIEWS. ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at TRADICAMPO-CASA DA FONTE-RURAL HOUSE WITH LARGE GARDEN AND ASTONISHING VIEWS. ?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at TRADICAMPO-CASA DA FONTE-RURAL HOUSE WITH LARGE GARDEN AND ASTONISHING VIEWS. ?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is TRADICAMPO-CASA DA FONTE-RURAL HOUSE WITH LARGE GARDEN AND ASTONISHING VIEWS. located?
This family-friendly Nordeste cottage is located by the sea, 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Centro Cultural Padre Manuel Raposo, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Centro Cultural e Social Padre Amaral and Salto da Farinha Waterfall. Pico da Vara and Ribeira da Salga Waterfall are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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Exceptional
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The house is super clean and the host provided so much great information on the area. Warm welcome included bread, cheese, milk and yogurt. Aside from an occasional crowing rooster, the surrounding village is cute and quiet. No hesitation in recommending this place!
We had a wonderful week at Casa da Fonte, the old stone house has a special charm. Everything was there and Rui gave us so many helpful information and tips about the island. We would definitely recommend this accommodation.
Thanks to Ricardo and his team, we had a great 16 days in Algarvia.He gave us tips on where to visit ,eat ,and hike.
We wore out his map!The fridge was stocked for the first day and the garden was magnificent. We enjoyed many meals on the back patio.
The best stocked place we have ever stayed in, fridge stocked with cheese, beer, eggs, coffee, fresh baked bread, homemade treats, rice, pasta, etc. Bikes were available, fishing rods and a croquet field! We were there mid March in bad weather, the inside of the house was quite cool, but with a fire going it was very comfy. Speaking of comfy, great bed!
Unique house. Amazing setting. Garden. You can hear the church bells and cows ,which makes it so special. The host is super knowledgeable and helpful.
Ricardo met us at the property. Explained everything. Cleaning personnel came every 2 days to straighten the place up, which was very special. Ricardo had a bunch of yummy treats for us to start our vacation
Jolanta O.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kristin
27 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
During our three week trip exploring mainland Portugal and the Azores, this was the absolute best place we stayed. Excellent location, historic stone house, and an amazing host. I would highly recommend staying here for your stay on Sao Miguel.
A very cozy, beautiful, setting in the country. We really enjoyed the peace and quiet. The place was clean and very authentic with the woodstove and outdoor patio. We would love to come back.
My husband and I stayed here to start our honeymoon. Although only on island for 3 nights, Ricardo helped us make the most of every day with restaurant, hiking, and other suggestions. The property was very special, and we hope to return soon.
We had a wonderful time! The scenery and views were beautiful and the added touch of the church bells and the animal chorus will be etched in our memories forever. We loved having full access to the wood stove (but we apologize for depleting your wood supply). Thanks to Ricardo for being an exceptional host and for making our stay so enjoyable. Kind regards, Sherri and Don
We have visited Sao Miguel many times and this was our first time staying in the Northeast district where this house is. We absolutely loved it, and Ricardo had excellent suggestions that helped us discover new hikes and adventures. The house and garden are beautiful and offer many places to relax and enjoy the countryside. Every detail was of top quality, including bathrobes, bread, butter and jams, an outdoor wood-burning grill, etc. I highly recomment!
The cottage is beautifully situated in a small farming community. There is a large, well-kept garden, and a private parking area. The host, Ricardo, is extremely helpful and provided a ton of useful information re things to do and places to go on Sao Miguel. He also generously provided food basics to ease kitchen set up. The kitchen is well-equipped, and an outdoor fireplace provides opportunities for grilling. We plan to return!
We enjoyed our stay at Casa da Fonte very much. This is a place which is well embedded in its rural surrounding and grants nice views of the meadows, the village and the ocean. It is very convenient and well-eqipped; its cleanliness is remarkable and they offer a lot of information about hikes and excursions on the island which we considered in our planning. The garden is large and well-kept (unfortunately the weather was such that we could not make extensive use of the garden). The fact that the fridge was equipped with food for the first days of our stay was a surprise and we would like to say thank you for this. In total: a place which we would like to revisit.
Volker N.
Stayed 18 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer S.
28 Apr 2019
Beautiful cottage in cozy setting
We loved our stay & the gardens were spectacular. Ricardo was very knowledgeable and provided us with lots of helpful information. The home had everything we needed, including nice bikes. We had the pleasure of meeting Dahlia the caretaker & enjoyed our conversations with her.
I would highly recommend stopping in Ponte Delgada at the huge farmers market to get your veggies for the week. They also have cheese, meat & a fish market.
Ricardo’s wife made the most delicious Dona Amelia’s for us which we are going to try to replicate today (not tomorrow) because after a week of the most delicious Portuguese breads, cheeses & red wine we are off sugar for a couple weeks. 😉
The island was so clean, the people were wonderful, the roads in excellent condition, the trails were very well marked & the island was easy to navigate even when you don’t speak the language.
I highly recommend a stay in this wonderful home & perfect paradise.
Wir sind verspätet an unserem Urlaubsort eingetroffen, der Vermieter wartete jedenfalls geduldig. Genauso geduldig erklärte er in allen Details das Ferienhaus und Tipps für Ausflüge. Das Haus ist toll in einem kleinen Dorf gelegen, ist liebevoll eingerichtet und beinhaltet alles, was das Urlaubsherz begehrt. Wir würden es bedenkenlos allen empfehlen, die ein schönes Ferienhaus in einer schönen Gegend suchen.
Clean, homey, spectacular garden, fully equipped kitchen and abundant food in pantry and fridge. Heaps of resources for hiking and day trips. Host was very helpful. Positive experience 😁
This old house is a lovely place - with a huge wonderful garden and stunning views on the ocean. Check in was easy, wine/bread/butter/cheese were there, so we had something to eat, when we arrived. The house was cleaned every third day and Ricardo took care of all questions quick & friendly. Only: the place is a little out of the way.
Bei dem Objekt handelt es sich um ein liebevoll restauriertes historisches Gebäude mit einem jüngeren Anbau in dem sich Bad und Wirtschaftsraum befinden. Auf dem abgeschlossenen Grundstück befinden sich ein gepflegter Garten und ein Parkplatz für ein kleineres Auto. Das Objekt entsprach genau der Beschreibung. Die Fotografien sind nicht geschönt.
Ausgesprochen positiv überrascht waren wir von der Betreuung durch die Mitarbeiter der Fa. tradicampo. Ricardo und Joao haben uns mit allen Informationen zur Umgebung, zur Insel, empfehlenswerten Restaurants, Wanderungen und einer Menge Tipps versorgt. Delia hat alle drei Tage für eine makellose Sauberkeit gesorgt.
Eine so gute Betreuung haben wir in allen Jahren, in denen wir regelmäßig Ferienhäuser mieten, noch nicht erlebt. Vielen Dank noch einmal an dieser Stelle.
Lage und Umgebung haben wir mit vier Sternen bewertet, weil sich das Haus in einem kleinen Dorf ohne Restaurants oder besondere Sehenswürdigkeiten befindet. Für uns hat das keine Rolle gespielt. Die Ruhe haben wir vielmehr genossen. Wer aber auf solche Dinge Wert legt, sollte dies berücksichtigen.
Fazit: Wir würden jederzeit gerne wiederkommen.
Bernd G.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Marie-Luise F.
16 Apr 2018
Very friendly host and many additional information about this part of the island!
Absolutely recommendable!
Marie-Luise F.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Hermann T.
31 Oct 2013
Casa do Fonte - wunderbar!
Casa do Fonte ist ein wunderbares Ferienhaus in sehr schöner Lage in dem kleinem Dorf Algarvia im Bezirk Nordeste der Insel Sao Miguel.
Das Haus ist perfekt eingerichtet für zwei Personen, mit gut ausgestatteter Küche, einem schönem Bad, gemütlichem Wohnzimmer und Schlafzimmer. Im Außenbereich gibt es eine große Terrasse mit Außengrill und einen schönen Garten mit Blick auf das Dorf und das Meer. Ein abgeschlossener Parkplatz für das Auto ist ebenfalls vorhanden. Für kleine Ausflüge in der Umgebung sind zwei Mountainbikes vorhanden!
Der Service für das Haus ist absolut perfekt: Reinigung, Wechsel der Bettwäsche und der Handtücher alle vier Tage, Feuerholz für den Kamin, Toilettenutensilien, der Grundbedarf für die Küche und Aufmerksamkeiten wie leckere kleine selbstgebackene Kuchen und Likör von Sao Miguel werden bereit gestellt.
Die Einkäufe für die Selbstversorgung lassen sich gut in Nordeste, der nächstgelegenen Kleinstadt erledigen.
Der sehr freundliche Eigentümer gibt Ihnen hervorragende Tipps für Ausflüge auf der Insel, Restaurantbesuche und ist auch sonst in jeder Weise behilflich.
In der näheren Umgebung finden sich wunderschöne Wanderwege und Rastplätze mit herrlichen Ausblicken über das Meer und die Berge. Von den Restaurants empfehlen wir unbedingt einen Besuch in der Cantinha do Cais in Sao Bras mit bestem frischem Fisch! In Nordeste sollten Sie unbedingt das Casa da Trabalho besuchen, in dem Sie sehr schöne handgefertigte Webwaren sehen und kaufen können.
Wir haben bereits verschiedenste Ferienhäuser in Europa besucht und haben bisher in keinem besseren als im Casa do Fonte gewohnt. Für einen wirklich entspannten Urlaub in schönster Umgebung ist es in jeder Hinsicht zu empfehlen!
Obrigado Ricardo!
Claudia und Thomas aus Hamburg, Germany
Hermann T.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
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28 Mar 2012
Tranquil Garden by the Sea
We are wanderers and prefer to stay places where we learn something about the people and places we visit. Casa de Fonte is just such a place. Cozy and clean, the renovated stone house is perfect for two and can easily accommodate one or two small children. The casa is stocked with everything you need for a fun holiday along with some basic foodstuffs - including delicious handmade bread and homemade jam. We stayed here during the off season and experienced some chilly temperatures but managed quite nicely with the wood stove. We used the casa as a starting point to explore the spectacular island of Sao Miguel. Our host, Ricardo, was very helpful with recommendations on restaurants, shopping, hiking, and sightseeing. He was also responsive to any query or concern we had during our visit. The village of Algarvia is charming - hard-working farmers, tidy homes, horses for pulling the milk carts, goats, and, of course, cows. The local people were reserved and almost shy but ready to return your "bom dia" with a broad smile and a kind response. Make sure to visit Algarvia's Miradouro and bring a picnic. We spent our last evening there watching the gulls soar past the beautiful cliffs as the sun set to the west. A very memorable vacation - a place we want to return to.
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