The Handmade House Azores

RHFC+3G, 9625-426 Porto Formoso, Portugal – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.0/10! <small>(score from <b>201</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
201 reviews
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The Handmade House Azores

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The Handmade House Azores in Porto Formoso provides accommodations with a garden and barbecue facilities. With sea views, this accommodation features a patio. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, full-day security, and luggage storage for guests. At the guest house, each unit includes a desk. Free Wifi is accessible to all guests, while certain rooms are equipped with a terrace. At the guest house, all units are soundproof. Guests can relax near the outdoor fireplace at the guest house. Praia dos Moinhos is a 17-minute walk from the guest house, while Lagoa do Congro is 6.1 miles from the property. The nearest airport is João Paulo II, 19 miles from The Handmade House Azores, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Porto Formoso
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  • Ales
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    “Room is very cute and the whole house is nicely done. You guys did a lot of work. Garden is charming with an amazing view. Kitchen is spaceful, you can cook and use the fridge.”
  • Rafael
    Portugal Portugal
    “The Handmade House is just as the name says a house that has been renovated by the hands of the Italian couple that owns it. The property is therefore full of character with tons of little cute details and its own story behind it. It was made by...”
  • Debrae
    United States of America United States of America
    “Handmade house is tucked into the center of cozy Porto Formoso, a town has lovely beaches, restaurants, and public spaces. The lodging has 2 nice private rooms which share a bathroom , and 2 suites. (One suite was under renovation.) There are nice...”

Managed by Handmade House Azores

Company review score: 9.6Based on 199 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

WELCOME TO YOUR AZORIAN NEST! Hello we are Deborah & Davide, an italian-brazilian young couple and the Handmade House is our dream come true. We bought this property and renovated it all with our own hands. It took us more or less 10months to finish the works and to create our own personal nest to be shared with travellers. Now we are waiting a new family member: small Diego is coming! :)

Property info

Don't waste your time on the stress of a hit and run travel. Relax and stay central to Sao Miguel. The Handmade House is in the northern coast of São Miguel Island, in Porto Formoso's tea valley, right next to Gorreana Tea Plantation. Our strategic and central position, between Furnas and Lagoa do Fogo, makes it the perfect place to stay to explore the beauties of São Miguel, which can be easily reached from 5 to 25 mins by car. Our guest house is in front of a protected marine area and has a garden overlooking the valley, the sea and a nearby forest. THE HOUSE The house is 278sqm and has a 300sqm garden with view over the sea and Porto Formoso's Valley. The house has private spaces of exclusive use of our guests (bedrooms and bathrooms) and shared spaces to be used with other guests (garden, kitchen, dining room and patio area). WE HAVE TWO ADORABLE WHITE CATS: Bianca & Macchiolina

Neighborhood info

The Handmade House is located in the historic center of Porto Formoso, a few steps from the colonial-style church and the most picturesque and flowery port of the island. ​Having been built between Lagoa do Fogo and Furnas, Porto Formoso proves to be the perfect place to stay to explore them, being 20 minutes from Lagoa do Fogo and 10 from Furnas. Check the list: ------5 minutes Moinhos beach Ladeira Velha Trail Santa Iria Miradouro Porto Formoso Tea Plantation Gorreana Tea Plantation Tea Trail + other destinations --- 10 min Pico do Ferro Miradouro Furnas Parque Terra Nostra Poça da Dona Beija Ribeira Grande Santa Barbara Beach Viola Beach Viola Beach Trail Moinho do Felix + other destinations ---15 min Furnas Lake Furnas Lake trail Caldeira Velha Santa Barbara Beach Salto do Cabrito Salto do Cabrito Trail Termas das Caldeiras Farinha Waterfall Sao Bras Lake Blue Lagoon Ponta do Cintrao + other destinations + other destinations ---20min Ribeira dos Caldeiroes Lagoa do Fogo View Lagoa do Fogo Trail 1 Ponta Delgada Lombadas Trail -------25min Airport Boats to Ilhéu Lagoa do Fogo trail 2 Vila Franca do Campo Ribeira Quente Nordeste Lagoa Gruta do Carvao Povoaçao

Languages Spoken

English,Spanish,Italian,Portuguese

Area info

Amenities of The Handmade House Azores
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Washing machine
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian
  • Portuguese

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM

Check-out

From 5:30 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 4 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

License number: 3114/AL

FAQs about The Handmade House Azores

  • The nearest beach is 0.6 miles from The Handmade House Azores. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Handmade House Azores is 800 feet from the center of Porto Formoso. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at The Handmade House Azores include:

    • Triple
    • Suite
    • Double

  • Check-in at The Handmade House Azores is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at The Handmade House Azores may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Handmade House Azores offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Walking tours