About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Casinha do Barreiro in Vila do Porto offers a cosy holiday home with two bedrooms and a living room. Guests enjoy sea and garden views, a sun terrace, and a private garden. Modern Amenities: The property features free WiFi, an outdoor fireplace, and a fully equipped kitchen. Additional facilities include a washing machine, dining area, and free on-site private parking. Convenient Location: Located 13 km from Santa Maria Airport, Casinha do Barreiro is near hiking and cycling trails. The quiet street provides a peaceful setting, while the host and bed comfort receive high ratings from guests.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Free private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Carol
    France France
    We loved the quiet location and being seranaded to sleep by crickets. The cottage is genuinely cosy and Aideen an attentive and caring host.
  • Carlo
    Italy Italy
    A very comfortable and fully equipped house in a fairytale landscape. Aideen provided us with everything we needed for breakfast, as well as precious tips about the island. Private parking is available in front of the house, and thanks again,...
  • Marcos
    Spain Spain
    Espectacular cabaña super tranquila con todo lo necesario para una estancia maravillosa !!!!
  • Rainer
    Germany Germany
    Gemütliches, komfortables, bestens ausgestattetes Haus in sehr schöner, total ruhiger Lage mit großem Außenbereich in herrlicher Natur, klasse Vermieter
  • Medrano
    Spain Spain
    Es una casita típica decorada con toques marinos a la que no le falta ningún detalle. Hemos estado súper agusto, la casinha es un lugar de paz, es súper acogedora, no le falta de nada y la terraza con barbacoa es un lujo. Aideen, la anfitriona, es...
  • Marie
    Sweden Sweden
    Lugnet och närheten till naturen. Väldigt mysig stuga som hade allt vi behövde. Nära till vandringsleder och flera natursköna platser. En väldigt trevlig och välkomnande värd.
  • Elyse
    France France
    Tout! Nous avons tout aimé. La gentillesse de Aideen, l’emplacement magique, la facilité de se déplacer sur l’île avec les scooters. Le gîte est joliment décoré, tout est pensé pour passer un excellent séjour. Merci
  • Ricardo
    Portugal Portugal
    Casa simpática e acolhedora, proprietários disponíveis, correu tudo bem
  • Ygout
    France France
    Accueil bienveillant d’Aideen qui prend des nouvelles pendant le séjour. Maison très bien équipée et fonctionnelle, rien ne manquait. L’endroit est calme et serein au milieu des champs. Très belle énergie. Merci Aideen pour ta gentillesse. Nous...
  • Sophia
    Germany Germany
    Super ausgestattete Hütte in sehr ruhiger Lage. Man konnte die Sonne fast aus allen Richtungen auf der Terrasse und im Garten genießen. Liebevolle Begrüßung und Betreuung durch die Gastgeberin. Es hat sich wie Urlaub angefühlt.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Aideen

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Aideen
Casinha do Barreiro is a beautifuly modern and cosy cottage situated in a private and peaceful corner overlooking the Santa Barbara parish. Here you will be able to fully relax and find peace and tranquility. Casinha is orientated to the South East providing maximum exposure to the sun. With an outside terrace and barbeque area the setting is perfect for al fresco dining. You will be spoiled with views of the Atlantic Ocean, Pico Alto and the idyllic parish of Santa Barbara. The cottage has a large garden next door with private parking. After a long day hiking you can relax on our ‘sundowner chair’ with fantastic sea views and a view of our neighbouring island of Sao Miguel and off course the magnificent sunset. You will find high speed internet throughout the cottage. Cable TV is also available. Our self catering cottage is perfect for four people. Whether you are a couple looking for adventure, a family wishing just to relax together or a remote worker looking for fast, reliable internet then Casinha do Barreiro is the perfect location. The cottage has two double beds, a fully fitted kitchen and a large sofa to relax on. A large bathroom and shower. A cozy dining area with a cast iron stove. And a library of books and games to choose from. 125cc Scooter and Mountain Bikes are available to rent on site. Booking in advance is essential.
Greetings and a warm welcome from Santa Maria! I’m Aideen, your gracious host throughout your stay at Casinha do Barreiro. I am an avid traveler and nature lover. Hiking is a great passion of mine along with many other outdoor activities. I love to meet new people and exchange different life experiences. I know you will love staying here and I look forward to meeting you. Should you require any assistance during you stay I will be happy to help!
The cottage is situated in a very private and tranquil location with no neighbours. It is a 20 minute walk to Santa Barbara village where you will find a mini mercado and a bar. Also a bus connection to Vila is possible from here. You are a 30 minute walk from the Natural Reserve of Säo Lourenco Bay where you will find a beach and the nearest restaurant. Poco da Pedreira & Pico Vermelho are a 20 minute walk. Access to the hiking trails of Norte, Santa Barbara and the Fajazinha trail are from the front door. Long term rental is possible. 125cc Scooter & Mountain Bikes available onsite. Reserve in advance.
Languages spoken: German,English,Spanish

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00
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Check-out
Available 24 hours
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

License number: 2805/AL