Quinta do Monte Santo

Staying in the field near Santa Barbara

Pros: The location was very good for visiting all the island but far away from the towns. The house is perfect for a relaxing stay and had a lot of house hold amenities for make life easier. It was very comfortable and they left some melon a d wine which was superb. I recommend it for everyone but you need a car.

Pros: Everything was exceptional! I totally recommend this place. Perfect for a nice and relaxing holiday in Santa Maria. Thanks, Vania, for your help and friendliness. 😊

Pros: We had an amazing stay at Quinta do Monte Santo. The location was perfect, remote and tranquil on the northern part of the island, surrounded by nature, cows and amazing views. The house was perfect, very well equipped, great for longer stays. You definitely need a car to explore as you aren't nearby any town. We were welcomed by Vania who was very sweet and accommodating, who gave us a delicious melon of Santa Maria, a bottle of wine, can of tuna of Azores and some biscuits and crackers. Overall we truly felt in paradise and we'd love to come back again for longer - Santa Maria is definitely a hidden gem!

Cons: Nothing.

Quiet and relaxing 3 days in a beautiful rural location

Pros: Very clean, beautifully decorated. Insect nets on windows were a huge bonus. This is a very rural location, but within walking distance of the Faneca red desert area. Very quiet and rural with cows outside the door. Vanya who greeted us and checked us in was exceptionally friendly and we appreciated the welcome basket. Free washing machine on site.

Cons: We regretted not renting a car, but the taxi was reliable and cheap.

A house in paradise!

Pros: We loved the location, stunning views, very quiet and easy access to all the sites around the island. The house was perfect for 2 people and had everything you need. It has a dolce gusto coffee machine (the one with the larger capsules). There was some salt, pepper & sugar but no oil or shampoo/shower gel so we bought that before arrival. The lady who welcomed us was lovely and the owner left us some local foods and wine to try which was very nice. Would totally recommend & repeat.

Cons: The only thing was the shower water temperature, it goes hot and cold randomly, hard to control.

Pros: House on the country side with great views and calm surroundings, but its still close to everywhere on the island. The apartment was bigger than we expected and the host was very friendly. It also has a fully equipped kitchen.

Cons: You should rent a car or scooter, since its not walking distance. But we absolutely recommend to rent a vehicle anyway if you visit Santa Maria.

Pros: The views, the house is cute, it had everything we needed. We stayed 4 nights, 2 nights we ate at home on the terrace. The owner had prepared a bottle of wine , a lovely local sweet melon and other things for us on our arrival which was really appreciated and a lovely gesture. It was a perfect stay.

Relaxing stay

Pros: It was really quiet and peaceful. The owner gave us some lovely gifts from Santa Maria, which was a nice touch. It was easy to move around the island from the location and in general everything was very positive.

Pros: The owner was a gentleman,he was waiting for us at the airport and drove us to the houses, ve stayed. The house, positioned in a very ambient and picturesque valley. Highly recommended

Posto consigliato

Pros: La posizione meravigliosa, servizi ottimi, appartamento molto pulito.

Cons: Luci un po' basse