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.

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing.

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!

Stayed in August 2024

Internet connection inside the house was good but it would have been nice if that was the same at the patio table

We made our own breakfast

Stayed in September 2024

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

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.

Stayed in August 2024

Very beatiful little house!

Stayed in August 2024

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

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.

Stayed in July 2024

This was the perfect little home away from home for my week long solo trip. It was charming, cozy and adorable. There is laundry on site, there is a place to have a fire and/or BBQ, there is even an outdoor shower ! I just found it perfect for my needs. I even was visited by a town cat on my first and last day there, which was great. The host met me there and was very friendly and helpful. A cleaning lady came and she even did the dishes. There was a basket with a bottle of wine, which was greatly enjoyed by my friend who I was visiting, who lives on the island. In the basket was also cookies and crackers and a can of very good tuna. She made sure to leave a bottle of water in the fridge so you can enjoy a cool refreshment when you arrive. I recommend this little gem to anyone and I plan on renting it again when I return to Santa Maria. The price was right as well. Affordable. I mixed up the dates and I was able to add an extra night no problem, just gave them cash. One note: if you don't have a rental car or someone to drive you around the island, this location might not be ideal for you. It's outside of town.

Stayed in July 2024

requires a minimum three days stay.

The location close to the fantastic Nord-East part of the island. The complimentary welcome food and drink. The owner attentiveness.

Stayed in May 2024

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.

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.

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing

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.

Stayed in August 2023

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.

Stayed in July 2023

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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

Stayed in June 2023

The property has a damp issue. The kitchen was quite small, particularly if you're a taller person. The sofa in the living room is quite creaky and unsturdy.

Location & friendliness of the host. The property is near a bus stop; however the buses do not come frequently: in fact only twice a day: your own transport is definitely required. The neighbours grey cat is adorable.

Stayed in July 2025

Only complaint was cold showers - rest was great!

Marco was great and the view and set up was perfect for what we needed.

Stayed in September 2024

There was a strong smell of dirty cats in the house and area. Two smelly cats constantly paraded around the cottage. They kept sleeping ón the sun loungers and we're constantly trying to get into the cottage every time that we left the windows or door open to air out the place. The shower was the most temperamental shower we've ever used. It constantly changed temperature from cold to almost boiling, no matter how you adjusted it. We finally discovered a solution of turning on the sink tap at the same time to keep the temperature steady. The property also wasn't that clean. We had to clean up a bit before using things. The cutlery was very dirty. We had to poor boiling water over it before using it.

The location is in a more peaceful part of the island, and only about 20 minutes away from the airport. The owner is quite nice and very nearby should you need him. It was nice of him to leave some nice treats for our arrival. There is a washing machine and a clothes líne should you need to wash clothes. The night sky is lovely on a clear night. And the best miradouo on the island is only down the road.

Stayed in September 2022