Magical Quinta 180 ° sea view :-) Vacation in paradise!
Exclusive location: 200m from the sea, in the middle of the biosphere reserve on the south coast of Graciosa with a wide view of 4 islands and the majestic Pico! The lovingly organically renovated Quinta with a large garden is located in the middle of nature and yet only a 7-minute walk from the nearest supermarket and 15 minutes from the romantic fish tavern with a swimming area. In the neighboring town of Carapacho you can discover the recently modernized bath house with extremely mineral-rich thermal water and a sea pool. Hiking trails are not far from the house. If you're looking for pure nature, close to the sea and yet not far from the next place, you've come to the right place! The unobstructed, grandiose view of the sea, the tranquility of nature, the vastness of the sea, the winter garden, the wonderful kitchen, relaxing in spacious rooms by the stoves, or relaxing in the comfortable beds help you have a dream vacation in every season. Graciosa is known for the best weather in the Azores!
The Quinta Graciosa comprises the old farmhouse built with old volcanic rock and comfortably renovated and an extension in the traditional style, but with very large panoramic sliding windows. These two living areas, each with bedroom and living-dining room, are, for. B. ideal for friends who value their privacy but also for contact. Cots and high chairs are available on request. The entire house (approx. 120 sqm) is completely available. There are also several terraces, a winter garden, a water basin (pond), lawns and enchanted retreat areas in the garden.
The lovingly designed, large garden and the beautiful lawn invite you to play and relax. Everyone will surely find their favorite place somewhere on the terraces, or the hidden nooks and crannies. Enjoy again and again, the garden landscape of trees, bushes, flowers and fruits that changes in the changing play of light and clouds, which blends harmoniously into the overgrown environment.
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About the area
Santa Cruz da Graciosa
Located in Santa Cruz da Graciosa, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Centro Cultural de Santa Cruz da Graciosa is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Graciosa Caldera and Velho do Monte d'Ajuda. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
Centro Cultural de Santa Cruz da Graciosa - 17 min drive - 13.0 km
Getting around
Graciosa Island (GRW) - 20 min drive
Restaurants
Café Ilhéu - 5 min drive
Estrela Do Mar - 16 min walk
Costa do Sol - 10 min drive
Snack-bar Santa Cruz - 10 min drive
José João - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Magical Quinta 180 ° sea view :-) Vacation in paradise! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Magical Quinta 180 ° sea view :-) Vacation in paradise!?
As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Magical Quinta 180 ° sea view :-) Vacation in paradise! on 17 May 2026 start from NZ$158, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Magical Quinta 180 ° sea view :-) Vacation in paradise!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Magical Quinta 180 ° sea view :-) Vacation in paradise!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Magical Quinta 180 ° sea view :-) Vacation in paradise!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Magical Quinta 180 ° sea view :-) Vacation in paradise! located?
This family-friendly Santa Cruz da Graciosa holiday home is located by the sea, 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Graciosa Caldera, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Centro Cultural de Santa Cruz da Graciosa and Velho do Monte d'Ajuda. Furna do Enxofre is 31.4 mi (50.5 km) away.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Really amazing place and incredible view. Everything works great. Nearby is a spa (Termas do Carapacho) with free entry and a great swimming spot (Piscinas Naturais do Carapacho). Also the crater of the volcano (Centro de Visitantes da Furna do Enxofre), where you drive through a tunnel. There are many other attractions on the Island. A microwave for the kitchen and a soaking mat for the bathtub would be a good addition
The location of the house is very impressive - it has a beautiful view. The kitchen is well equipped. The bed is comfortable. It has a very nice garden, but it was too hot. In the afternoon in the garden and the house there was no shade or cool place to be. In the description of the house I did not know that there were 2 units of which 1 is available
Chris V.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2022
Hi Chris,
we are very sorry that it was very hot during your stay. Of course, it's important to close the shutters at least halfway during the day to keep the heat out. There are also 2 large umbrellas and some shaded areas under the trees, for example in the back of the property. This area is very large and has many trees. In addition, you can also sit under the pergola. Possibly they forgot to put the white sails there to create shade. Sorry sorry...
I had always offered to help if there were any problems and to sort this out. Unfortunately we can not change anything after the fact.
There are two units of the house, yes. When there are more than 2 guests, we open the second part for a total of up to 5 people. But there were only two of you...
Graciosa is a quiet island perfect for relaxing. Location is very private with a good view of the sea. Road to the property is an adventure and I hope will be improved in the future. House was very clean and well built. Grounds were not well maintained (off-season?) Access to several parts of the house were locked off including the indoor winter garden - ok we did not need or would have used these areas. Host responded immediately when we had a small issue. Overall great stay would have been better with a few small improvements - please add a microwave oven.
Het huis is heel fijn. Goed ingericht: in de keuken is alles aanwezig, goede informatie via een informatiemap, keurig ingerichte kamer, goede bedden. Badkamer met bad en douche.De omgeving is geweldig, een prachtige tuin die goed onderhouden is en een geweldig uitzicht. De locatie is goed, dicht bij een supermarkt en vanuit hier is alles goed te bereiken.De open haard hebben we heerlijk gebruikt, er is voldoende hout aanwezig.De eigenaar had vooraf al heel veel informatie gestuurd. Dit was erg prettig om alvast wat voorbereidingen voor de vakantie te maken.Zeker een huis waar we terug naar willen komen.
Jannie K.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2025
:-) Bedankt voor uw bezoek en de zeer goede beoordeling...
Es ist schon viel über die Quinta Graciosa geschrieben worden.
Wir können bestätigen:
Perfekte Lage und ein Wahnsinns- Blick auf 3, manchmal 4 weitere Azoreninseln.
Auch das Wetter passte. Nachts manchmal Regen, tagsüber meist wunderbarer Sommer.
Man sollte aber wissen: Die Luftfeuchtigkeit kann im Sommer schon recht unangenehm werden.
Dazu 2 pünktliche Katzen zum Frühstück und Abendessen.
Wir haben uns wunderbar erholt, noch nie im Urlaub habe ich so wenig gemacht.....
Holger aus Berlin
Holger S.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Ana S.
11 September 2022
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Férias na Graciosa
A propriedade é muito bonita. O jardim e as vistas são deslumbrantes.
A casa em si é confortável, no entanto tem um odor forte a casa fechada, o que para alérgicos é contraproducente.
Mas de uma forma geral gostamos muito.
Das Haus ist großzügig, schön eingerichtet und mit allem ausgestattet, was man braucht. Der wunderschöne Garten bietet einen traumhaften Blick auf das Meer. Wir hatten alle Informationen, die wir gebraucht haben und waren auch vor Ort bestens betreut. Vielen Dank an die Gastgeber und die nette Betreuung vor Ort.
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Quinta Graciosa. The accommodations exceeded our expectations. The yard and garden was one of the highlights. Beautiful and wonderful to wake up to each morning. We ate at many of the places recommended and they were delightful. Hosts provided very accurate information and communication. On-site manager, Rui was always available to us if needed and stopped by to check in on us.
Drove the whole island, explored caves, hikes trails, enjoyed the cows, goats, birds.
We will definitely stay here again.
Foi excelente. A casa é ótima, confortável, super bem equipada. A anfitriã, apesar de estar longe, mostrou-se sempre preocupada com o nosso conforto. O staff que dá apoio é bastante simpático e sempre disponível. A vista é deslumbrante. A ilha uma preciosidade.
Wir waren 5 Nächte in der Quinta Graciosa zu Gast und es war einfach unbeschreiblich! Das Haus, der Garten, die Lage alles wirklich einzigartig! Wir haben nichts vermisst und hatten einen grandiosen Urlaub! Vielen Dank an die netten Vermieter :)
Clara B.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2021
Clara und ihre Familie waren super Gäste... so freundlich und wirklich in Kontakt. Wir würden uns freuen, sie wieder bei uns begrüßen zu dürfen!
A casa e o local envolvente são ainda mais bonitos do que nas fotografias. A Heike e o Michael respondem prontamente e tudo correu bem. Passámos uma semana incrível na Graciosa e contamos voltar um dia!
Mit ihrer Quinta haben Heike und Michael eine wunderbare Urlaubsoase auf der Insel Graciosa geschaffen. Der Garten ist perfekt gepflegt und lädt zum Entspannen ein. Tags und nachts ist es absolut ruhig. Man könnte hier auch prima urlauben ohne die Insel "erkunden zu müssen". Wir waren 7 Nächte hier und hätten uns auch noch länger sehr wohl gefühlt.
Die Ausstattung der Quinta war hervorragend: umfangreiche Küchenausstattung, ausreichend Geschirr und Besteck, sogar genügend Eierbecher, Geschirrspültabs, Toilettenpapier, Handwaschseife und eine Waschmaschine.
Sowohl die Kommunikation/Information vor der Anreise als auch die umfangreiche Infomappe vor Ort waren mehr als vorbildlich.
Einen Mietwagen würden wir hier dringend empfehlen, der gut sortierte Supermarkt in Luz ist aber auch "zur Not" zu Fuß erreichbar.
Wenn man die Laternen unterhalb des Hauses ausschalten könnte, würde man die gesamte Nacht den Nachthimmel im Liegestuhl genießen. ;-)
Raik Z.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ivan S.
7 May 2019
Место, в которе хочется вернуться
Понравилось это место - тихое, уютное и спокойное с прекрасным видом на океан и хорошим садом. В доме есть все необходимое.
Хорошие продукты местного производства - сыры, вина, фрукты, мясо и рыба.
Сельское хозяйство, животноводство, молочная промышленность и рыболовство - основные и наверное единственные производства на острове. Из-за этого остров сохранил относительно сельский и спокойный характер. Концентрация коров на квадратный километр площади, наверное, одна из самых высоких на нашей планете. :)
Очень живописные пешие маршруты по всему острову, интересный и приятный ландшафт. Множества всевозможных птиц.
Рекумендую посетить это место любителям дикой природы, спокойного время провождения и возможно - любителям рыбалки (которую в этот раз так и не удолось совершить).
Спасибо Хайке, Майклу и хранителю дома Руи за гостеприимство.
Ivan S.
Stayed 20 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Спасибо за хороший рейтинг. У нас было очень хорошее общение, и Иван с семьей были очень приятными гостями. Мы с нетерпением ждем встречи с вами когда-нибудь ... I hope the translation of this text is to be understood ;-)
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Saskia H.
15 April 2018
One of the best kept secrets on the Azores!
Our stay at Heike and Michaels wonderful house has been the highlight of our holiday trip. The fantastic experience started already before our booking - I mentioned to Heike that I only could find expensive flights - and she right away helped me to identify much cheaper alternatives. I was very touched by this extraordinary service. Arriving at the house was like coming home - a welcome package was waiting for us and the place itself is just magic. Heike and Michael have modernized the house without removing its original charme. The location is quiet, with fantastic sea views and both, house and garden just offer everything you need for a relaxing holiday. Heike was very responsive and gave us many good insider tips about the island.
It was our first stay on Graciosa, but we know the surrounding islands quite well from earlier trips. Graciosa is a well kept secret, less touristic than many of the other islands, but a true gem. We were positively surprised by its different vegetations and charming attractions, at the same time beeing very authentic. We really fell in love with the island and Heike's enchanting house and hopefully will come back to discover this island more in depth.
Saskia H.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Johannes H.
22 March 2018
Wunderbarer Urlaub - sehr zu empfehlen
Wir sind zum zweiten Mal zu Gast in der Quinta Graciosa und das nicht ohne Grund:
Die Wohnung ist super ausgestattet. Die Küche ist mit allem erdenklichen ausgestattet. Ein echter Treffer für jeden Hobbykoch und Gourmet. In dem geräumigen Wohnzimmer kann man neben einem wunderbaren Blick auf das Meer und den liebevoll gestalteten Garten auch das Kaminfeuer genießen. Es gibt ein gemütliches Schlafzimmer mit direktem Blick auf den Atlantik.
Die Betten sind super bequem. Morgens aufstehen fällt aber trotzdem nicht schwer, denn die Insel Graciosa bietet so einiges an abwechslungsreichen Unternehmungsmöglichkeiten. Dabei ist man auch nicht auf gutes Wetter angewiesen, denn es gibt beispielsweise ein tolles Thermalbad ganz in der Nähe direkt am Meer. Hier gibt es optional auch ein Meeresschwimmbecken. Auch gibt es zahlreiche Wanderungen mit super Ausblicken über die Insel. Das Wetter war auch im März sehr angenehm.
Kurz es ist der Ideale Ort sowohl für Genießer als auch aktive Menschen. Man findet ruhe und ist dennoch so zentral, dass man auch Einkaufsmöglichkeiten zu Fuß erreichen kann. Auch kommt man bequem ohne Portugiesisch aus, da die Menschen meist sehr gut Englisch sprechen und sehr hilfsbereit sind.