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quiet secluded location, yet central, the perfect family vacation

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Beach
Property grounds
Exterior
2 bedrooms, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4721 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

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Ribeira Grande, Azores
  • Popular LocationCaldeira Velha18 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Bárbara Beach5 min drive
  • Popular LocationLagoa do Fogo11 min drive
  • AirportPonta Delgada (PDL-Joao Paulo II)20 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

quiet secluded location, yet central, the perfect family vacation

Enjoy your vacation in the middle of the Azores archipelago, the central location of Ribeira Grande is the ideal starting point for all activities on the island.

Quinta Velha offers a total of 3 self-catering apartments.

"Casa Moritz" is on the mezzanine floor with a separate entrance. It is a lovingly furnished apartment with a wood briquette stove, which ensures a good indoor climate in winter. 2 separate, heated bedrooms offer space for 4 adults. For our little guests, up to 5 years, we also provide a baby or children's bed free of charge. The open kitchen and living area with TV and free WiFi offers enough space to prepare meals and sit together comfortably.

Casa Moritz has direct access to the garden with grill, garden furniture and pool. The entire area is available to all guests for free use. Fruit trees, hydrangeas and much more invites you to linger.
Equipment included in the price are:
• Towels for the bathroom and kitchen
• bed linen
• BBQ
• Garden furniture
• WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS
• TV

A rental car is recommended during your stay


In the vicinity there are shops, restaurants, museums, a golf course and a riding stable. The capital Ponta Delgada, about 20 km away, offers many cultural events and sights, as well as the possibility of whale and dolphin watching. Of course, hikers, divers and anglers also get their money's worth.



Property manager

Marion Schmitz

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Massage
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles on site
  • Optional golf privileges on site
  • Water park on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 unit
  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 721 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated 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
Property Registration Number 588

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Quiet Secluded yet Central Perfect Family Holiday Apartment
Quiet Secluded yet Central Perfect Family Holiday Ribeira Grande
Quiet Secluded yet Central Perfect Family Holiday Apartment
Quiet Secluded yet Central Perfect Family Holiday Ribeira Grande
Quiet Secluded yet Central Perfect Family Holiday
Quiet Secluded yet Central the Perfect Family Holiday
Quiet Secluded yet Central the Perfect Family Holiday

About the neighborhood

Ribeira Grande

Located in Ribeira Grande, this apartment is in a rural area and near theme parks. Ponte dos Oito Arcos and Nossa Senhora do Rosario Church are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Caldeira Velha and Caldeira Velha Natural Monument. Traveling with kids? Consider Gorreana Tea Factory and Jardim Jose do Canto. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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What's nearby

  • Museu Casa do Arcano - 18 min walk
  • Caldeira Velha - 18 min walk
  • Monte Verde Beach - 3 min drive
  • Santa Bárbara Beach - 5 min drive
  • Lagoa do Fogo - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cervejaria Cascata - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Monte Verde - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Alabote - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪A Merenda - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪O Chocolatinho - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does quiet secluded location, yet central, the perfect family vacation have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is quiet secluded location, yet central, the perfect family vacation pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at quiet secluded location, yet central, the perfect family vacation?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at quiet secluded location, yet central, the perfect family vacation?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is quiet secluded location, yet central, the perfect family vacation located?

This family-friendly Ribeira Grande apartment building is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Igreja do Espírito Santo and Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Estrela. Monte Verde Beach and Caldeira Velha are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Trina A., Arlington, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
We had a great time and Marion was a wonderful host. Easy to get around island with a car and cute town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ai C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
Marion and her family was wonderful and we enjoyed the animals very much and location was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

renate h.

Liked: Cleanliness
SSchone Unterkunft, reizende, hilfsbereite Familie , wunderschone Umgebungmgebung
Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt bei Marion, Dieter und weiterer Familie sehr genossen. und wunderschone Ausfluge in die Umgebung gemacht . Mein Enkel hat sich mit Moritz amusiert und mit Hunden und Katzen spielen konnen. Noch dazu, hat Marion uns tatkraftig geholfen, lokalen Fisch auf den Tisch zu bringen, ohne sie hatten wir es nie geschafft. Desirée hat leckere Backereien gezaubert. Es waren schone 9 Tage. . Die Quebecker: Renate, Ariadne und Anthony .
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anna V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location to explore Sao Miguel
We had a perfect stay with Marion and her family. From the moment we arrived, they were incredibly welcoming - giving us a driving tour of Ribeira Grande to show us where the best beaches and bars were before we'd even unpacked to get a feel for our stay. The house is the perfect size for a family to stay in - Marion and her family live in apartments in the main house, with a further 3 apartments available for families. The gardens with the animals are beautiful to wander around or just sit in and enjoy the peace. We have 2 teenage boys (13 and 15) who enjoyed the dipping pool and the tranquility of the place (as well as the WiFi!). We didn't see the other guests very much - with so much to do everyone is off sight-seeing, so it always felt peaceful. Marion's family live on site too, so there was a real family warmth, with lots of people to chat to and get recommendations for visits from. They were really friendly and the perfect hosts. We enjoyed home-made bread and jams from Marion's daughter, and eggs fresh from her chickens every day - perfctly idyllic! The house had everything we needed for our stay, it was very well equipped, with a barbecue in the garden and a pinic table to sit at if you want to eat outside. The house is a short walk from Ribeira Grande (1km) with lots of bars, restauarants, beaches and ice-cream for a lovely evening wander in to town. You can watch the sunset from the pier at the end of the day. We got lucky and landed during the Medieval Fair, so the place was buzzing! This is a great spot to explore the island from - just a short distance to some of the most popular sites, as well as more secret spots for lovely walks and swims in the sea. It's a bit more chilled than Ponta Delgada, but only 30 mins away for the boat trips etc. A perfect stay for our family - we absolutely loved our time on the island and in the house. Thank you Marion - we hope to be back one day!

10/10 Excellent

Henri V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great appartement and a perfect host
The appartement was very comfortable and clean. There is a beautiful garden. Marion is the perfect host who has many tips for discovering the island. Her homemade jam is delicious!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Extraordinaria
Marion como anfitriona es excelente. Nos fue a comprar el primer día porque nuestro vuelo llegaba tarde. En el alojamiento tienes opción de comprar alimentos frescos de su propia cosecha. También dispone de servicio de lavadora y secadora!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Anton T.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Klassisch deutsch - Beschwerdebuch und dazu noch Schimmel
Die Anfahrt zur Unterkunft erfolgt durch ein Mischviertel aus Bauruinen und Villen. Sofort beim Betreten der Wohnung haben wir gefragt, ob frisch Arbeiten durchgeführt worden seien oder etwas feucht sei. Das wurde sofort laut vehement abgestritten. Kurz darauf sahen wir zwei überlaufende Raumentfeuchter. Die Wohnung ist super feucht und es riecht sehr stark nach Schimmel (Reisezeit März). Der Strom für die Heizung wird extra abgerechnet. Ebenso das Holz für den Kamin. Den Kamin kann man nicht bei jedem Wetter und jeder Windlage anzünden. Der Pool war noch nicht zugänglich. Bemerkenswert ist, dass es ein Beschwerdebuch aber kein Gästebuch gibt. Die Küche und Wohnung ist mit dem allernötigsten ausgestattet - dazu zählt allerdings kein Toilettenpapier. Die Wohnung liegt in einem Gebäudetrakt mit vielen anderen Einheiten. Die deutschen Auswanderer leben von der Vermietung und sind immer vor Ort. Die Wohnung ist sehr hellhörig. Durch die Fenster im Wohn- und Küchenbereich ist auch drinnen keine Privatsphäre vorhanden. Wir haben mit Mühe und Not drei Nächte bei offenem Fenster hier verbracht und haben dann eine andere Unterkunft bezogen.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maria Manuela B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
These days in Marion and her husban property were amasing. They are a very friendly and the first day guide tour by Ribeira Grande is an excellent visit card. For those with small childrens the property is perfect for them to have real contact with different species of animals. I just have to thank them and hope to came back soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Johannes N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ein Traum von einem Appartment
Wir haben es genossen, bestens eingerichtet und super kinderfreundlich. Gerne Wieder😄

10/10 Excellent

Stefan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
perfekter Urlaub
Super nette Vermieter, perfekte Lage um die gesamte Insel zu erkunden, Wohnung ist sauber, alles Notwendige vorhanden, super hilfsbereite Vermieter mit tollen Urlaubstipps, wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt und waren bestimmt nicht das letze Mal auf Quinta Vehla wir können die Wohnung zu 100 % weiterempfehlen Theresa Anna Corinna Stefan
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Severin C., Düsseldorf

Tolle Ferienwohnung - toller Urlaub
Wir wurden sehr herzlich von Marion und Dieter empfangen. Marion hat uns direkt die nähere Umgebung und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten gezeigt. Die Ferienwohnung ist sehr geräumig, geschmackvoll eingerichtet, super sauber und gemütlich. Es fehlt an nichts und die Lage des Anwesens ist traumhaft schön. Für unsere 11 jährige Tochter waren die Tiere noch ein zusätzliches Highlight. Wir können das Domizil uneingeschränkt empfehlen. @Marion und Dieter: Vielen Dank für den tollen Aufenthalt bei Euch. Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt und sind bestens erholt. Grüße Karin, Severin und Ida
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Olof W.

Geräumige Ferienwohnung mit sehr freundlichen und hilfsbereiten Vermietern in exzellenter Lage
Die geräumige Wohnung ist mit allen notwendigen Gebrauchsgegenständen (vor allem in der Küche, was nicht selbstverständlich ist...) ausgestattet. Die im selben Gebäudekomplex lebenden Vermieter sind außerordentlich hilfsbereit, fürsorglich und freundlich.. Die Mitnutzung des großen Gartens ist selbstverständlich. Insbesondere für Kinder findet sich dort ein aufgestelltes Schwimmbecken, die von den Besitzern gehaltenen Haustiere (Hunde, Katzen, Enten, Pferde) dürften diese ebenfalls erfreuen. Das Haus liegt wunderbar ruhig am Rand von Ribeira Grande, das als Ausgangspunkt für Erkundigungen der Insel optimal lokalisiert ist. Der Ort bietet gute Einkaufsmöglichkeiten, einige gute Restaurants und einen wunderbaren Strand. Ortszentrum und Strand sind mit dem Auto in wenigen Minuten erreichbar.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Tolles Domizil / zentrale Lage für Ausflüge / freundliche Vermieter
Die Lage: Die Wohnung liegt idylisch und ruhig am Rand von Ribera Grande. Die Einfahrt ist nicht leicht zu finden. Unbedingt Wegbeschreibung von Vermieter geben lassen. Fußweg in den Ort ca. 10 min. Die Wohnung: Sehr großzügig und sauber. Küche und Bad hat alle was man braucht. Better sind sehr gut. Alles noch relativ neu. Free WIFI. Umfeld: Sehr großer Garten mit Pool und Liegen. Es gibt auch genügend Haustiere wenn man kleinere Kinder hat. Der Vermieter: Sehr feundliche und aufmerksame Vermieter. Waren bei Fragen immer hilfsbereit und gaben auch sehr gute Empfehlungen.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Stefan R.

Schöner Aufenthalt in Ribeira Grande
Ruhige aber doch zentrale Lage, 20 Autominuten vom Flughafen entfernt, 3 min zum Strand und zum großen Supermarkt, schöne Unterkunft mit allem was man benötigt (Baby und Kleinkinder geeignet) Sehr nette Vermieter (stehen immer mit Rat und Tat zur Seite, kinder- und tierlieb, gute Ausflugstipps) Jederzeit zu empfehlen
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016