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About this property

Overlooking the village of Velas, Casa Da Encosta is located in the São Jorge island in the Azores archipelago. It offers accommodation for 4 persons and panoramic views of the Pico across the sea. This holiday home includes a double bedroom and a twin bedroom. The living room features sofas and a TV. The kitchen opens to a dining area and the bathroom includes a bidet, a bath and a shower. Guests can prepare their own meals since the kitchen is equipped with a stove, an oven, a refrigerator, a microwave and other modern appliances. In addition guests can visit the centre of the village of Velas 700 metres away and try the restaurants available. At Velas guests will also find a market, bars and natural pools. From Velas, guests can also travel by boat and visit the other islands of the archipelago. São Jorge Airport is 4.8 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Free private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gordon
    Germany Germany
    The house is big and enough space for a family of 4. Overall it was a nice house for 3 nights. Driving to the property is a steep hill…first time doing it, was a worry but after that it was ok. Make sure that you have a car powerful enough to go...
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A lovely house in a great location, superb view over Velas town and over the sea towards Pico. Very helpful friendly owners.
  • Katarzyna
    Poland Poland
    The house has an amazing view and everything one may need. The host Gisela is very kind and caring. She had great tips for local experiences and it was also very clear that she cares about the houses and it’s surrounding. The house is part of...
  • Alzbeta
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Really nice place and very friendly people. Immediate help whenever needed. Well equipped kitchen. Beautiful views. Direct heating if it was cold. We got a lot of tips from the owner what to see. We felt good. Parking at the house. Good location...
  • Canadian
    Canada Canada
    The view was stupendous, the location is very quiet. Our hostess was very warm and helpful. The kitchen was well-equipped, and we were easily able to cook all of our meals. The living room in the loft is comfortable.
  • Susanna
    Switzerland Switzerland
    We had a wonderful stay. A wonderful accommodation, and Gisela was a warm host. Thank you very much.
  • Kali
    Australia Australia
    The house is spacious and perched on top of the town. Gisela is such a great host, kind, and accommodating. Highly recommended!
  • Pierre
    Canada Canada
    During 8 night stay, we prepared 3/4 of our meals in well equipped kitchen. Comfortable beds/pillows. Quiet.
  • Damjana
    Slovenia Slovenia
    The house was beautiful, had great view, facilities and garden area. The owner was extremely kind and helpful but not pushy which I liked
  • Lynne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great view, beautifully clean. The host was very helpful, extra sheets ,towels etc. Also they helped me arrange an island tour.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

House rules

Aldeia da Encosta takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
2 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
6+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 20:00 and 11:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

After booking, you will receive an email from the property with payment and key pick-up instructions.

Please note that the 10% deposit charged on day of booking must be paid by bank transfer. Casa Da Encosta will contact guests with further details. The remaining amount will be charged in cash at check-in.

Please inform Aldeia da Encosta in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 11:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

License number: 301/AL,302/AL,303/AL