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SURF BEACH_SANTA Barbara Secret Gardens(RAL-1155)

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A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, a stone fireplace, and a staircase with wooden railings.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, a window, and a painting on the wall.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a blue tiled backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a painting of a landscape.
A spacious living area with a grey sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a stone fireplace.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Caldeira Velha
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Ribeira Grande Sao Miguel, Azores
  • Place, Monte Verde Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Bárbara Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Caldeira Velha
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ponta Delgada (PDL-Joao Paulo II)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

bedroom #3

2 Double Beds

downstairs bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

SURF BEACH_SANTA Barbara Secret Gardens(RAL-1155)

Welcome!
Conveniently located within walking distance to Santa Barbara beach, this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom rustic modern home brings the beauty of Sao MIguel's earth, sea and sky inside, featuring a tall wood burning volcanic rock fireplace, local wood beam ceilings, open concept kitchen with farmhouse sink and stainless steel appliances.
Perfect for a large group or two families as sleeps 8-10 people comfortably in two king bedrooms and third bedroom with both single and double bunk beds. Indoor foosball table and separate TV room
Outdoors relax and enjoy the vast garden and land, views of the patchwork green hilltops and sunsets over the ocean.
Convenience store ,coffee shop and local cuisine within a 2 minute walk.

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Max 8 guests + 1 children 0-2
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only allowed outside the house.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
I will not supply wood for the fireplace in addition to the initial supply already provided for your stay in the house.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 1155
Property # 4288557
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no 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

About the area

Ribeira Grande

Located in Ribeira Grande, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. Arquipélago Contemporary Arts Center and Observatório Vulcanológico e Geotérmico dos Açores are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Gorreana Tea Factory and Jardim Jose do Canto. Travelling with kids? Consider Carlos Machado Museum and Antonio Borges Garden. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Ribeira Grande Sao Miguel, Azores

What's nearby

  • Arquipélago Contemporary Arts Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ponte dos Oito Arcos - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Monte Verde Beach - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Santa Bárbara Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Caldeira Velha - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Ponta Delgada (PDL-Joao Paulo II) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Galp - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪TukáTulá - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Snack Bar Bela Vista - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Central Parque - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Caravela Sunset Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SURF BEACH_SANTA Barbara Secret Gardens(RAL-1155) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at SURF BEACH_SANTA Barbara Secret Gardens(RAL-1155)?

As of 16 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SURF BEACH_SANTA Barbara Secret Gardens(RAL-1155) on 5 November 2026 start from NZ$1,023, 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 SURF BEACH_SANTA Barbara Secret Gardens(RAL-1155)?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at SURF BEACH_SANTA Barbara Secret Gardens(RAL-1155)?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SURF BEACH_SANTA Barbara Secret Gardens(RAL-1155)?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is SURF BEACH_SANTA Barbara Secret Gardens(RAL-1155) located?

This family-friendly Ribeira Grande holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Arquipélago Contemporary Arts Center, Santa Bárbara Beach and Monte Verde Beach. Ponte dos Oito Arcos and Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Estrelas are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Felt like home loved the animals great for families! Vitor was helpful and if we needed something always helpful
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vitor is a gracious host. The house is equipped with everything you need down to beach towels and a cooler. Bonus was feeding the turkey, geese, and chickens behind the fence every day. A word of advice, European driers are not near as effective as American driers because they are not plumbed with drier vent, but the owner did have a drying rack to help facilitate drying our laundry.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words. It was so lovely to meet you and your family, I hope to see you back, my wonderful guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for family vacations

This is a fantastic property located in an island-central village and was exactly what we wanted. While Ponta Delgada has more of an urban feel - we wanted something just a little off the beaten path but still easy access to amenities. The house is a walk or short drive to restaurants, the market, small cafés, and the beach yet retains the quaint, Azores village feeling we wanted. The house was well appointed with many kitchen tools, extra towels/linens, washer/dryer, back yard, late-day sun deck, parking, and high speed wifi. It even had some toys and games for the kids! Our host was terrific and accommodated our early check-in/late check-out requests. The host was responsive (less than 5 min responses over WhatsApp). Highly recommended - you won't be disappointed!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 November 2023
Thanks Jeremy for your kind words, you are a lovely family. Hope to see you back!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful stay in Ribera Seca in spite of the weather

A wonderful stay for newbies to the Azores. Pedro the property manager met us at the airport and helped us get our luggage to the house. Our rental car was too small for the 4 of us. The house had everything we needed from cooking supplies to clothes washing detergent and softener. There were a couple of small items which Pedro quickly and efficiently fixed. A follow up from Mario the owner was also appreciated. Overall service from the owner and property manager was exemplary. The house location was a short walk to a local cafe and grocery store plus a a bigger supermarket was a 4 minute drive. The beach was an easy 12 minute walk. Too bad the winter season had started and wind and rain were predominant during our 4 day stay. We would definitely stay here again if we go back to the Azores.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2020
Hi guys thanks for your kind words looking forward to have you back at the house. hopefully with nicer weather. take care now
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Logement bien placé sur l'ile Plage accessible à pied (15 min) Vitor est tres accueillant et dispo Je recommande !
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Maison très confortable, très bien équipé, bel emplacement, hôtes très agréable et très serviable et

Maison très confortable, très bien équipé, bel emplacement, hôtes très agréable et très serviable et attentionnée À refaire
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2022
Merci beaucoup, M. Domingos et famille/amis. Ce fut un grand plaisir de vous avoir dans la maison et j’espère pouvoir revenir. Vous avez été des invités merveilleux, le meilleur qui soit. Dieu vous bénisse
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome vacation!

We can highly recommend this beautiful, lovely furnished, clean and very-well equipped house. It is well located within walking distance to the beach and to a big supermarket and also an excellent starting point to explore this wonderful island. Thanks a lot, Pedro, for your friendly hospitality and your support during our stay! We had awesome two weeks!
Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great place to stay

This house is well represented by the information on line and when you arrive it's just as you expect. It's clean, well equipped and a nice place to be. Pedro is a pleasant and very helpful man who does anything he can to make your stay a good one. Within walking distance is a very good restaurant and a couple of shops but you really do need a car to get out and about and the island is certainly worth looking around, so much natural beauty and there really is stunning scenery in any direction you look. We had a great holiday and hope if you book this place you do too.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magic Island

We enjoyed our stay in the city of Ribeira Grande! The house had everything we needed. Santa Barbara beach was a short 1 km walk away, grocery store is a short walk/drive away. The whole island is easily within reach from this location. Sunsets from the patio were marvelous! Plenty of room in the house for 6 adults. We would not hesitate staying here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Stay!

We were a group of 6 people that travelled to Ribeira Grande July 2018. We were more than pleased with the accommodations and the overall property! Pedro (the manger) was always accessible and very helpful if and when we needed his assistance. There was ample room for our group and great amenities (washer, dryer). The location did warrant the use of a car, so we rented one for two days and hired a driver for another. There was plenty to see and plenty to do. I would highly recommend this property, as it was an overall excellent stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Hidden Gem. Home from home.

Simply perfect !!!!!! As a family of four, there is plenty of room to relax and unwind. Situated on the edge of town Surf Beach- Santa Barbara is perfect for joining in or getting away from it all, The house has everything you need for your comfortable stay, we loved it!!! It is a short stroll to the best beach on the island, which we visited every evening, after our full days exploreing this Amazing island. Thank you Pedro. We've all had an amazing time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Superbe maison avec un.confort hait de gamme.

Une maison très bien située pour rayonner dans l'île. Un confort très appréciable : literie au top, climatisation, cuisine toute équipée, barbecue... Beaux espaces : grands salons, cuisine spacieuse, chambres très confortables, terrasses avec magnifique vue ! Seul bémol sur le bruit de la route...
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Maison de vacances idéale

Une vraie maison de village, bien équipée à proximité d'une supérette où on trouve tout le nécessaire. Plage idéale pour le surf (et baignade) à 15 min à pied. Grande surface a 10 min en voiture ouverte tous les jours jusqu'à 22h en été ! Gérant Pedro très serviable et disponible qui nous a accueilli à l'aéroport et nous a guidé jusqu'à la maison. Malgré l'heure tardive il nous a présenté son île avec enthousiasme. Seul point noir : le stationnement devant la maison dans la rue passante parfois un peu compliqué. ...
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Pedro was awesome! Will be back

Great location in tow.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Super place in Ribera Grande

We recently spent a week on San Miguel. This place is in a great location for exploring the island. We really liked the town and the house which included all of the amenities we needed for our stay. Comfortable and well appointed ( for 4 of us) with a warm sun room and a terrace out back. One of the best beaches on the island is a short walk away. We loved going down to walk the shore line at sunset. The island itself is full of wonderful trails and amazing scenery and quirky weather. We enjoyed it all!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2020
Anne and his family were very friendly, very interested in the Azorean culture, great guests:). I highly recommend
Archival

10/10 Excellent

perfect place

This is prefect place to stay for family.Everything what you need is there and even everything what you don't need as well:).Location - very good, host - more then good:) Thank's Pedro!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2020
Thanks Simon We try our best to provide a 5 star service to all our guests. So they don't have to worry about anything else besides enjoying beautiful São Miguel. Hopping to see you guys soon. Thanks Simon and Family
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026

About the host

Hosted by Vítor Pacheco

Host profile image
My name is Vitor and I am your host. I am simple man, shy at first and I love what I do. I lived abroad for a few years, and I believe that has opened my mind. I love nature and to enjoy the moment.

Why they chose this property

This property is my pride, every detail was designed with love and care to provide calmness, comfort and that unique familiar feeling that you only can feel on special places. It is spacious, beautifully furnished and equipped. It´s central key location makes it very popular to explore the island and the friendly neighbourhood combined with nearby amenities makes it perfect for families. Around 10 minutes from the beach by foot.

What makes this property unique

I will personally receive you with a big smile. Very spacious and beautiful lawn with lovely friendly birds, you can feed them, you can see the sheer happiness on your family members as they interact with these pets, that alone is not easy to find anywhere.

Languages:

English, Portuguese
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