Title: Characteristic old country house in the middle of the desert Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Characteristic old country house in the middle of the desert ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83560000/83557000/83556979/9565859f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83560000/83557000/83556979/c2bdc694.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83560000/83557000/83556979/a7a0931e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83560000/83557000/83556979/86ad494b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, video games](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83560000/83557000/83556979/cf8c387d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Desert Viana is an enchanting setting, where this unique accommodation offers a peaceful retreat amidst the wild donkeys and local community. With your own entrance, private room key, and access to a living room, bathroom and kitchen you'll truly live like the locals. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4538 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Breakfast available - Pet-friendly - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen £58 includes taxes & fees 16 Sept - 17 Sept ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Characteristic old country house in the middle of the desert Gear up at this unique, restful accommodation in Desert Viana. Surrounded by wild donkeys and in the middle of the locals. The space Unique property in Estância de Baixo. You walk straight into Desert Viana. Stay like the locals and among the locals. Enjoy the wonderfully peaceful environment and you will spot many donkeys in the wild here. Guest access Your own entrance. Private room with key. Living room, bathroom and kitchen. Other things to watch out for Life in Cape Verde cannot be compared to Europe or the hotels on the islands, this means that you really stay the way the locals live here, which means that you have to sacrifice a bit on luxury, namely: There is no hot water here. So showering is with lukewarm water, because it is not really cold here haha. If you want a hot shower, we will prepare a bucket with water here and then boil water in the bucket. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Massage ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Limo/town car service - Car available - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - In a village - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing 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 ### General - Garden - Unit size: 538 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Contactless check-in and check-out are available ### Check-out Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions The front desk hours vary at this property Guests must contact the property for check-in information To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed 2 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome 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 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C16.13964%2C-22.87309&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JEE4d-Tn3uoQTmZgTXKdgI9HLXY=) Rabil, Boa Vista #### What's nearby - Praia da Chave - 16 min drive - 4.0 miles - Estoril Beach - 17 min drive - 8.2 miles - Praia de Cruz - 18 min drive - 8.6 miles - Chapel of Our Lady of Fatima - 25 min drive - 9.7 miles #### Getting around - Boa Vista Island (BVC-Aristides Pereira Intl.) - 11 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Restaurant Santiago - ‬14 min drive - ‪Pontchi Pool Bar - ‬16 min drive - ‪Casa Do Pescador - ‬16 min drive - ‪Toscana - ‬15 min drive - ‪Restaurant Belvedere - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Characteristic old country house in the middle of the desert pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). ### How much does it cost to stay at Characteristic old country house in the middle of the desert? > As of 15 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Characteristic old country house in the middle of the desert on 16 Sept 2025 start from £57.65, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Boa-Vista-Hotels-Characteristic-Old-Country-House-In-The-Middle-Of-The-Desert.h83556979.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Where is Characteristic old country house in the middle of the desert located? > Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Praia da Chave and within 9 miles (15 km) of Viana Desert and Cabeço das Tarafes. Estoril Beach and Praia de Cruz are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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