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GuestReady - beachfront retreat in Porto Formoso

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A stone building with a white roof, a balcony, and a small window.
A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, a table, and a staircase.
Room
A dining area with a large table and wicker chairs, overlooking a coastal view through large windows.
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms4 bathrooms2153 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Porto Formoso, Portugal
  • Place, Moinhos Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Caldeira Velha
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Bárbara Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ponta Delgada (PDL-Joao Paulo II)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Ribeira Grande

On the beach.Stay at this Ribeira Grande apartment and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Moinhos Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Santa Iria Viewpoint. Gorreana Tea Factory and Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Estrela are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Moinhos Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Caldeira Velha - 8 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Santa Bárbara Beach - 11 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Ponta Delgada Harbour - 19 min drive - 18.6 miles
  • Ponta Delgada City Gates - 19 min drive - 19.0 miles

Getting around

  • Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Galp - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪TukáTulá - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Caravela Sunset Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Alabote - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chá Porto Formoso - ‬4 min drive

About this property

GuestReady - beachfront retreat in Porto Formoso

Welcome to my home!

Enjoy a relaxing stay in this spacious and well-appointed home, thoughtfully designed for comfort and ease. On the main floor, you’ll find an inviting open-plan living room, dining area, and kitchen. The kitchen is fully equipped with modern appliances, essential cookware, utensils, cutlery, and a dishwasher, making culinary adventures effortless. Enjoy your meals at the dining table before unwinding in the cozy seating area with a TV—perfect for relaxed evenings.

This level also features a convenient bathroom with a shower, as well as a laundry area equipped with both a washer and a dryer, ensuring you stay fresh throughout your stay.

Step outside to the covered outdoor area, complete with an additional kitchenette. This space invites you to enjoy the ocean breeze while preparing a barbecue or simply relaxing on the terrace with picturesque beach views.

Upstairs, three inviting en-suite bedrooms await. The master bedroom features a plush double bed and a private bathroom with a shower. The second bedroom offers two comfortable single beds, ideal for friends or family, while the third double en-suite bedroom provides a soothing ambiance and its own private bathroom for restful nights.

The space is always professionally cleaned for your comfort.

Enjoy your stay!

Guests will have access to the entire home!

We are GuestReady, a property manager, and we want to ensure your stay will be as smooth and comfortable as possible. We are available 24/7 should you need any assistance during your stay. Kindly note that this is a personal home, so please take good care of it as if it were your own.

A peaceful and charming apartment in the picturesque area of Porto Formoso, on São Miguel Island. Guests are close to the natural swimming pools of Porto Formoso, the seafront promenade, and beautiful north-coast beaches. Surrounded by green landscapes and coastal trails, it’s an ideal retreat for enjoying the Azores’ nature, ocean views, and relaxed island lifestyle.

The best way to get to the property is by car.

Ponta Delgada Airport is just 25 minutes away.

This property is a self-check-in property, and you will be requested to verify your identity before checking into the property. Check-in can be done from 2 PM, pending availability and confirmation.


There is a zero-tolerance policy for smoking on the property. If our team discovers evidence that this rule has been breached (e.g., smoke smell, ashes, butts, etc.), we fully reserve the right to charge a €200 smoking fee at minimum.


Please note that for stays longer than 30 nights, a fair use policy of the utilities will apply with a limit of 80€.


For the first days, we provide the basic amenities: samples of shower gel, shampoo, soap, toilet paper, kitchen roll, sponge, dishwashing products and bin bag.


Extra keys: 20€ (extra pair of keys when available, lost keys or service to open the door during your stay).
Extra cleaning with linen: the price of a cleaning fee.
Extra Clothing: 30€ (Towels and sheets for 2pax, i.e. when the sofa bed is not included).

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking 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)

General

  • Unit size: 2,153 square feet

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property Registration Number 5333

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Frequently asked questions

How close is GuestReady - beachfront retreat in Porto Formoso to the airport?

This apartment is 18.7 mi (26-min drive) away from the Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does GuestReady - beachfront retreat in Porto Formoso have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is GuestReady - beachfront retreat in Porto Formoso to the beach?

This apartment is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does GuestReady - beachfront retreat in Porto Formoso offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at GuestReady - beachfront retreat in Porto Formoso?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at GuestReady - beachfront retreat in Porto Formoso?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at GuestReady - beachfront retreat in Porto Formoso?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does GuestReady - beachfront retreat in Porto Formoso have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does GuestReady - beachfront retreat in Porto Formoso have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is GuestReady - beachfront retreat in Porto Formoso to downtown Ribeira Grande?

This apartment is 0.9 mi away from Porto Formoso.

GuestReady - beachfront retreat in Porto Formoso Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

This location was perfect and the house was absolutely lovely!

This location was perfect and the house was absolutely lovely!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

This is a wonderful house located in a great area with a breathtaking view.

This is a wonderful house located in a great area with a breathtaking view.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a beautiful view of the beach, ocean, and surrounding cliffs from the patio and the wonderful dining area opened to the breeze and sounds of the waves.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this house and the location! For beach people, this house is perfect! Could not have asked for better access to a beach that quickly became a favorite for us in the Azores! While the beach is busy during the day, the evenings were quiet and listening to the waves was the perfect soundtrack to our stay. We loved walking to the trails in the area and the two restaurants nearby. Also, the kitchen was well-stocked with all that we needed! Fabulous home!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wow, what an absolutely amazing property right on Moinhos Beach! Having a private gate leading strai

Wow, what an absolutely amazing property right on Moinhos Beach! Having a private gate leading straight onto the sand was unbeatable. The house itself was clean, comfortable, and incredibly inviting. The beds were firm but cozy, and we loved that there was a wide variety of pillows ranging from soft to firm to suit anyone's preference. There is also plenty of outdoor space to relax and soak in the breathtaking views. The location feels wonderfully quiet and tucked away, even though the beach can get busy on prime days. Porto Formoso is perfectly situated for exploring the rest of the island, with most major attractions no more than a 45-minute drive away. Parking near the house can be a bit tight, so we opted for the large public lot just a two-minute walk away, which worked out perfectly. We absolutely loved our time here!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We couldn’t believe how perfect this house is. The house itself: impeccably clean and comfortable. There is a room with a large table and comfortable chairs where you can open all the sliding doors on three sides to the ocean - it was heaven. Kitchen, perfect. Bedrooms, perfect. Bathrooms/showers, perfect. Laundry and dishwasher worked perfectly. Zone A/C in all rooms if desired, although we kept the windows open for the ocean air! So many windows and outdoor balcony spaces which were wonderful. And, not a single, solitary insect the whole time we were there. The setting: this beautiful house is RIGHT ON THE BEACH at Praia dos Moinhos - a lovely, uncrowded beach. We woke each morning to having the beach to ourselves!!!! And even when others arrived it was sparsely populated! The sand is great and it is perfect for swimming. And there are even lifeguards!!! And a cafe with music and delicious food. The island is small - and the location of the house was a convenient base to be able to reach all areas! The hosts: Communication was fantastic. They were friendly, helpful, and very responsive!!! They helped with travel/airport questions, and sky questions we had from the initial booking to a change in dates to adding a person to any house questions were answered right away! (And for any future guests, we did enjoy visits from a very distinguished cat each day - we read that the island collectively takes care of the cats since they are good for keeping mice away! We loved him!)
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We couldn’t believe how perfect this house is. We had a PERFECT STAY. First, the house itself: im

We couldn’t believe how perfect this house is. We had a PERFECT STAY. First, the house itself: impeccably clean and comfortable. There is a room with a large table and comfortable chairs where you can open all the sliding doors on three sides to the ocean - it was heaven. Kitchen, perfect. Bedrooms, perfect. Bathrooms/showers, perfect. Laundry and dishwasher worked perfectly. Zone A/C in all rooms if desired, although we kept the windows open for the ocean air! So many windows and outdoor balcony spaces which were wonderful. And, not a single, solitary insect the whole time we were there. Next, the setting: this beautiful house is RIGHT ON THE BEACH at Praia dos Moinhos - a lovely, uncrowded beach. We woke each morning to having the beach to ourselves!!!! And even when others arrived it was sparsely populated! The sand is great and it is perfect for swimming. And there are even lifeguards!!! And a cafe with music and delicious food. The island is small - and the location of the house was a convenient base to be able to reach all areas! And last, we just can’t say enough good things about the hosts. Communication was fantastic. They were friendly, helpful, and very responsive!!! They helped with travel/airport questions, and sky questions we had from the initial booking to a change in dates to adding a person to any house questions were answered right away! They were fantastic. We would give 6 stars if we could 😊 - it was hard to leave. (and for any future guests, we did meet a very distinguished cat who visited daily - quite the gentleman - we read that the island collectively takes care of the cats since they are good for keeping mice away! We enjoyed his visits very much!!)