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Spacious, generously furnished house in a row of ancient fishermen’s houses

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Pool
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7300 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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Ponta Delgada, Azoren-São Miguel
  • Place, Ponta Delgada Harbour
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, University of the Azores
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Ponta Delgada City Gates
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ponta Delgada (PDL-Joao Paulo II)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Spacious, generously furnished house in a row of ancient fishermen’s houses

The house has a beautiful terrace and a sitting place in the vast and a well kept garden with a great number of exotic plants. The upper floor consists of two bedrooms and a bathroom with WC. The ground floor consists of two double bedrooms, two separate bathrooms with WC, a sitting room, a dining room, a well equipped kitchen and a small entrée. From the sitting place and the terrace on the first floor you have a breath taking view on the garden and the Atlantic sea merely 200 yards away. This accommodation guarantees to the visitors ideal conditions for quiet and unforgettable holidays.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Aquafit Natural Pools. Features include laundry facilities. The vacation home offers a kitchen and a balcony.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a balcony
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 7 minutes by foot from Aquafit Natural Pools and a 2-minute drive from Portuguese Republic Square
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,229 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 488

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Spacious, generously furnished house in a row of ancient fishermen’s houses Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 51 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious seaside character property

Period property in good location in Lagoa, Very nice garden leading down to the sea, spacious and well maintained plus good communication with the owner
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

bert v.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and garden!

Smoot check-in and out. Nice entry to the ocean and possibility to bath there. Restaurant next to the house. Nice ocean view. Splendid garden.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulina T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful artisan home

This house is everything we could have wanted and more. It's in a lovely location, is spacious, the grounds are incredibly and it comes with the sweetest little cat. It definitely deserves 5 stars.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ellery S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lagoa stay

The house is large, the location is great and the views out to the ocean are incredible! What a nice bonus, the white cat! Thank you n
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay in Fishermans House

The house is beautiful particularly the garden which is worthy of a Chelsea flower show exhibit and overall the house etc are exactly as described. It has three bathrooms, two with showers and one with a bath with shower above. The natural pool is a very short walk as described. The supermarket is walkable (we did not rent a car) and there are two restaurants and a pizzeria nearby without having to walk very far which we did frequent and were good. A lot of care had been put into our stay - swimming towels were in a lovely condition as were the main house towels. The beds were made with our family in mind. There are fans for the sultry nights which did the trick and overall the house was very well equipped for our stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Character and Serenity

A storybook garden, an enchanting home, and a dream location. If you want to have a more local experience that happens to be at the ocean with tide pools behind you and a walkway along the ocean, this is a fantastic choice. An easy drive to so many wonderful locations. Cozy up at night with the extra blankets, and make sure to put your laundry out to dry first thing in the morning and bring it in before the sun sets due to humidity. The caretaker is welcoming and the host is accommodating and responds quickly to emails. If you like to surf, or want to learn, I recommend Ride the Wave Surf School.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Breathtaking

We had a wonderful time. The house is lovely and the garden is just beautiful. The ocean in the back with its tidal pools makes this place extraordinary. Rita the host is so accommodating. We arrived early and she allowed us to rest in the garden as Tania and another lady were cleaning. Thanks for a special time spent with family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Nicolas P., Lyon

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Great location Awesome garden The only little things : heat in the house and several barking dogs when we were there
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne G., Richmond VA

Liked: Cleanliness

Magical

We spent a magical 2 weeks at Casa Lisette. We loved Branquinha and spent most all our time at the house in the garden which is even more beautiful than the listing photos. The location is perfect for touring the whole island with nothing being more than an hour away and most places to visit within 20 minutes. The tidal pools are right outside the garden back gate and are a great place to spend some quiet, relaxing time. There is a restaurant also outside the back gate for a cold beer and great snacks with an ocean view. A grocery store is less than 5 minutes away. There is no air conditioning so expect the bedrooms to be warm at night in the summer. The fans help. The beds were very comfortable. The kitchen is well equipped. Rita and Tania are very responsive and helpful when you need something. We would stay here again should we return to Sao Miguel.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Azores Adventure

Our family of five enjoyed a truly magical vacation Nossa Senhora do Rosario! Everyone was comfortable and happy to have their own bedroom. It was also great to have three full bathrooms. The house is filled with character-stone walls, heavy wooden doors, and a beautiful beamed vaulted ceiling in the main living area. The private gardens leading to the sea were stunning and well maintained. Our new cat friend, Branquinha, greeted us at the door each time we returned from our adventures and required minimal care. The house’s location at the midpoint on Sao Miguel was fantastic. Punta Delgado is a close 10 minute drive where there are shops, restaurants and a well stocked grocery store. The construction next door was a bit intrusive as the workers were on the roof, so we felt that we couldn’t enjoy the beautiful grounds as much as we would have liked. They began work each day at 8 AM and worked every day except Sunday. We did appreciate Rita notifying us ahead of our arrival about the construction, so we weren’t unpleasantly surprised. The rooms did get stuffy since there was minimal air flow. The two upstairs bedrooms had only doors (no windows) for ventilation which needed to be shut at night for bugs and security, We purchased two additional fans so we would all be comfortable. Overall, we loved our stay at this beautiful home on this magnificent island and would definitely stay here again! Thank you for hosting us! Muito obrigado! -Laura and Stephen C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house near the sea

The home, garden and location are all wonderful! We stopped in the Azores on our honeymoon and had such a great time here. The garden is a lovely place to relax, the ocean is just beyond the wall, and there are some great restaurants a short walk down the road.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Most Gorgeous Property in Sao Miquel!

Beautiful home and gardens - unparalleled! Great location, lots of room to spread out, laundry, nicely furnished kitchen, comfortable beds. Home was very clean and neat. Highly recommend this home as a wonderful Azorean experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aline R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful garden and good location

This property has a lot of character. The kitchen is well equipped, the main room's bedding was comfortable and the WiFi was very good (although only downstairs). The garden is spectacular and the view of the ocean from the upstairs terrace was beautiful. Natural rockpools are accessible directly from a gate at the bottom of the garden, and so is a restaurant and a walking trail to Lagoa. The location close to Ponta Delgada and the main motorway crossing the island was perfect. The cat was lovely, but as other reviewers have said, if you don't want to deal with feeding her and giving her a bit of TLC, maybe this is not for you. On the downsides, a few minor points. The downstairs rooms felt a bit stuffy (a fan helped) as the windows don't open all the way, they just tilt down. You can otherwise sleep with the rooms' external doors opened, but then big bugs will inevitably come in. Light-blocking curtains would be great on the bedroom windows downstairs as you cannot have the window open and the shutter closed at the same time. The BBQ is fine for 2 but a bit small if you want to cook for a whole family. Laundry drying could also be improved by providing an indoor rack for when it rains. Construction work is happening on the plot next door, which means the road got temporarily closed a few times. But the noise wasn't too bad and closures shouldn't impact renters as your car would be parked in front of the house (past the blockage). All in all, a very charming rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juha J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Holiday

Relaxing
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A., Annapolis, MD, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious home on the sea with beautiful gardens and good value

Our extended family of 5 (3 generations) enjoyed our stay in the Casa Lisetta. It is strategically located in Lagoa, with easy access to the older roadways that run through the various seaside parishes of Lagoa and on to Ponta Delgada as well as the new highways that connect you to the rest of the Island. There is major supermarket, which includes a drug store, very close by, and there are several of good restaurants that are a short walk away, including a pizzeria. Also, it is close to a nice paved walking path that runs along the ocean for a few km. The host and team supporting the house were great. Rita accommodated our early arrival on Easter and when we had a problem with a hot water heater, Rui got a technician in to take care of it right away. The kitchen is modern with everything that you will need. While we gave this property five stars across the board, I wanted to mention a few things that we found challenging but that are no fault of the host. First, parking near the house is "competitive" to get. Second, the garden door to the ocean was damaged by a storm and unable to open, so we had to walk up to the corner and down a street to get to the ocean. Next, there is a new luxury home currently being constructed next door (Apr 2023), and the workers start construction at 0800 and the crews can block the street from time to time. Next, the description mentions a stray white cat who you asked to feed inside (food/milk/litter provided). We like all animals, so this was not a problem, and I am sure that the cat keeps any mice away. But note that the cat likes to be in the house when you are there, has a bed inside, and cries to come in, so if you don't like cats, this may not be the place for you. With that said, she is sweet (but independent and sometimes sassy) and you are likely to make a new friend. Finally, my only suggestion to the host is that the living room and upstairs bedrooms could probably use an update to the furniture and mattresses, with perhaps an additional chair or two in the living room. In summary, we highly recommend this house to people who enjoy dining and spending time outdoors in the garden, and for those who are looking for the experience of living in a traditional village. It is an excellent value for its location, esp. for those with families or group of couples. It is a good base from which to journey to all the major sites on the island, and you will it very spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful House, Spectacular garden

This beautiful home was wonderful for the two of us on a return visit celebrating our first trip to Sao Miguel on our honeymoon 10 years ago. It was great to have it all to ourselves but could easily have accomodated 8. It had absolutely everything we needed and was so comfortable and spacious. It even had an extremely well behaved little white cat who enjoys human company but does not intrude. The garden complete with dragon tree is really fantastic. It has obviously been established and developed over many years and is set out in 7 levels joined by winding pathways. The range of plants is extensive and I imagine there are flowers for every month.There is always somewhere sunny to sit and I expect the same goes for shady spots in the summer. A gate at the end of the garden opens onto a pathway leading to the sea and some bathing pools. It is all so clean and well kept there is even a sand box for fishermen to stub out their cigarettes! Ruis who looks after the house was so very welcoming and patient with us when we arrived late. We cannot recommend this house enough it is really special and a beautiful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison K., Upstate NY

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely garden by the sea

We had a very pleasant week staying at Casa Lisetta. The house is clean and comfortable, the gardens are incredible and the location right on the water was fantastic! Only downside was lots of dogs barking at night.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Erica

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Most charming rental ever!

The house itself and the garden were so full of character this was one of the outstanding attractions of our whole vacation. The path from the walled garden to the sea through volcanic rocks and the pools for swimming were unlike anything we've seen before. The location of the house in Lagoa about in the middle of the island made trips to the major attractions an hour or less.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

G Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise with a cost

This property is quite possibly one of the most beautiful places we have ever stayed. The house is rustic, but modern where it needs to be. The gardens are paradise. The swimming hole in the ocean behind the house is magical. One issue that caused a lot of stress with us was the very strict rules of people visiting. We decided to rent a house so we had flexibility with a number of friends on the island wanting to come and go, but that was not possible. If our friend wanted to stay for 1 night it would cost 5 nights minimum of the "additional person" cost even though numerous beds were empty. We were happy to pay per extra per person, per night, but the restrictions had a negative impact on our vacation. The active motion detectors that would blink every time you moved in each room were also worrisome and a nuisance in the middle of the night. As an American, neither of these issues were acceptable, but perhaps it is a cultural difference. It was still a phenomenal property, the cat is a sweetheart, and the restaurant just out the back gate will take great care of you.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mikaela H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden Gem!

This is house is amazing! It is very spacious inside and was equipped with everything we needed. The downstairs bedrooms open up into the lush garden and the upstairs rooms have beautiful views of the garden and ocean. The garden is spectacular, the pictures don't do it justice. We spent alot of time just relaxing outside and hanging out with the very affectionate resident cat. When you walk to the end of the garden you are just steps from tidal pools that are perfect for cooling off in. The general location of Lagoa is perfect for easily getting anywhere on the island. The hosts were so lovely and accommodating. I would highly recommend this house to anyone. If I return to São Miguel I would want to stay in this same house!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris P., Jefferson, MD. USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time in Azores

Wonderful visit
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Monica S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful garden and home

This was an excellent experience. The home was very unique! Also very inviting! The gardens were beautiful and tranquil with the sound of the ocean in the background. Easy walk to good restaurants and a quick drive to the Contiente market. The highway is very close and made it very easy to get to the other side of the island to explore. I would definitely recommend this as a place to stay in Sao Miguel.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Annabelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful house

We loved staying at Rita’s beautiful home. Inside and out, it was an amazing place. The gardens were so beautiful and the house was very comfortable and clean with everything you need. Location for perfect for exploring the island, but you could also just go to the swimming area right outside the back gate and walk to restaurants without getting in the car. We would definitely stay here again. Thanks Rita (and Tania, too)
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M., Rochester, MN

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home in perfect location for sightseeing around Sao Miguel

Our family found the location of this home to be ideal for sightseeing around Sao Miguel. The island itself is spectacularly beautiful. The home's neighborhood itself is fairly quiet and a short walk or drive from various amenities including a large grocery store. The kitchen is well stocked with cookware and dishware and the appliances worked well. Our children enjoyed the lovely garden and were entertained by the cats who visited the property. Downstairs sleeping arrangements (for four individuals) were more comfortable than those upstairs due to mattress comfort, bedding, and room temperature/air circulation and quality. Communication with the owners was easy and prompt.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019