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Reviews of Casa do Avô José Alves

31 Rua das Pedras, 9760-118 Praia da Vitória, Portugal

#3 of 56 hotels in Praia da Vitória

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 15 hotel reviews

9.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.8

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.8

  • Free Wifi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: February 16, 2024

    10
    Great Stay!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was all good, just note the local snack bar isn't open too late so plan your meals accordingly.

    House was exceptionally well done, beautiful inside and out. Our kiddo loved the fenced backyard to play and explore. Breakfast was over the top good. Our host was amazing and helped our visit with itinerary recommendations and even checked to make sure things were open. It's her family's generational home and has a lot of history. This is the place to stay if you can get a booking!!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: August 21, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Armandas hospitality is absolutely unique. The apartment has been carefully and perfectly renewed and is fully equippped. Breakfasts are just amazing:):):) All exceeded our expectations.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 23, 2023

    9.0
    Absolutely fantastic! We cannot wait to return!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location is ok, no real views or much in walking distance but this did not worry us as we had a car, the property also has bikes to use for free and also the garden was so beautiful

    Very clean, comfortable and so well equipped for a stay. The kitchen had everything we needed. The house was beautifully decorated and the outdoor space was beautiful. There has clearly been a lot of thought gone in to the whole property and all the little details. Armanda is a fantastic host, so thoughtful and caring. She has put her passion into this. The breakfasts are unbelievable all the food is amazing. The breakfast basket Armanda leaves is more than well stocked and all homemade and delicious!!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2023

    10
    We loved our stay and felt truly part of Portuguese culture here.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Loved everything!

    The property was beautiful and immaculate, Pride of ownership and generational heritage was demonstrated throughout the property and by the hostess. It was spacious. peaceful, quiet and close to town. All the amenities of home were available. Our hostess greeted us with a delicious homemade meal upon arrival and prepared a wonderful homemade breakfast each morning, fit for a king. She made herself available and offered help for anything that may be needed. She was wonderful!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 29, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great property lovingly restored with modern fixtures. Breakfast prepared daily with home made bread, pastries and preserves.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2023

    10
    Authentic house with an extraordinary host, I recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing, everything was perfect

    authentic and calm house, the place holds history, and heritage, it was a beautiful surprise, the host took good care of us and made our stay memorable.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: January 6, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A minor note: due to slight Google Maps error, future guests must spell out precisely the full/entire name of the Casa as google maps will direct to a different location on that road (rua).

    Location, 15 min walk to beach and walkway; close to airport and the VR, not to far from Angra or natural sites in Terceira. And Armanda, the proprietor was beyond gracious: preparing homemade breads and pastries and othe delightful local traditional breakfast foods each morning. And she prepared gluten-free items so amazingly courteous. Well designed casa for two people (and with a child even). Spacious. Newly renovated. Walking area with fruit trees and herbs. Patio for outside lounging. All so nice. Armanda shared with us really important elements of her family history which is the house and land was the property of her grandparents and parents.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: October 1, 2022

    10
    The house is very clean, tastefully furnished, cozy, and well-equipped. Like at home.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Armanda is the kindest host we ever met. She was waiting for us at the airport as you have seen usually in movies. It was heart-melting. The breakfasts were the most delicious on the Azores. Every morning we can’t wait to find out what’s a new delicacy in our basket. She made us steamed vegetables and desserts and those were the most delicious meals on the whole island. Thank you so much. Armanda you gilded our whole Azorean vacation. We couldn’t choose a better start for our 1 monthly journey. The place is genuine and modern in one and that is the best combination. You find yourself in the middle of the Azorean farmland and lifestyle but without any discomfort. The house is very clean, tastefully furnished, cozy, and well-equipped. Like at home. We always search for new places but if we back to Terceira we would stay at Armanda definitely.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: September 22, 2022

    10
    Fantastic - the property was just as described, very comfortable and breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No improvements required.

    The host was brilliant - she met us to hand over the keys and offered superb hospitality. She was attentive and showed us around the property and gave us her number in case there were any issues.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2022

    10
    Fantastic stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We loved everything! You do need a car or a cab to get to Praia Vitoria or Angra but the driving is easy.

    We had a fabulous stay at Casa do Avô. Armanda is the consummate hostess who takes care of every detail. Her breakfast was wonderful. Our family took both of her houses with eight people.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2022

    10
    I recommend this place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice place, very clean and quiet. There is everything what you need.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 9, 2022

    10
    Wonderful stay in Cabo do Praia
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The location is beautiful but you do have to have a car or plan on use a cab to get to the city of Praia. However, that said it's an easy drive to many of the small towns and it is not terribly far to the airport.

    Our host, Armanda, was absolutely top notch! She prepared an arrival reception and tour which was unexpected and lovely. Her home is beyond beautiful and very clean. Armanda provided a daily breakfast basket that could feed and army! Fresh fruits, breads, meats, fresh jams, cheese and pastries that were delicious. You really won't meet a better host than Armanda.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 6, 2022

    10
    a fantastic stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Review Terceira The owner Amanda has given us the warmest welcome I have ever seen. Upon arrival we were offered some local delicacies on a dining table and got tips of where to go and what to see on the island. The house even has a small “museum” on the ground floor with some old agricultural and household tools etc. The house is very tidy, pleasant, recently renovated, equipped with literally anything a family on vacation might need. There is a barbecue on the terrace, beautiful dish sets, a fully equipped kitchen etc. The hosts bring a basket of fresh food for breakfast every morning, and we could pre-order what we wanted, and it was already included in the rental rate (I suggest trying the local beetroot baguettes). On the first day Amanda drove me to a grocery store nearby (we had no car) to buy some food supplies. Very considerate. The house is about 20 minutes walking from a decent beach near the port, with showers and a bar. When I forgot my washing kit in the house when leaving, the owner was so kind to send it over to me to another Azores island. We have had many pleasant moments during our stay there, there is this special happy atmosphere that we sensed constantly, so I definitely recommend this accommodation to anyone.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: June 3, 2022

    10
    a highly recommended stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We were greeted with the warmest welcome from Armanda and her son. The house is newly renovated, the bed super comfy and the shower was exactly what we needed after seeing so many great things on the island. This was truly a place we wish we could have stayed longer, especially because Armanda is a true gem. We would highly recommend everyone traveling to Texeira to stay here. btw. The airport is just only a 10 minute drive away.

    Stayed in June 2022

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