Title: A comfortable, self-contained suite in a restored 19th-century vila (RRAL 980) Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=2755&destination=Ponta+Delgada%2C+Azores%2C+Portugal&selected=53822689&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # A comfortable, self-contained suite in a restored 19th-century vila (RRAL 980) ## Photo gallery for A comfortable, self-contained suite in a restored 19th-century vila (RRAL 980) ![Property grounds - A comfortable, self-contained suite in a restored 19th-century vila (RRAL 980) (Capelas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53830000/53822700/53822689/778d71d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - A comfortable, self-contained suite in a restored 19th-century vila (RRAL 980) (Capelas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53830000/53822700/53822689/997fd452.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - A comfortable, self-contained suite in a restored 19th-century vila (RRAL 980) (Capelas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53830000/53822700/53822689/4eae9513.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - A comfortable, self-contained suite in a restored 19th-century vila (RRAL 980) (Capelas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53830000/53822700/53822689/5a979bc4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - A comfortable, self-contained suite in a restored 19th-century vila (RRAL 980) (Capelas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53830000/53822700/53822689/e85ebe23.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At A comfortable, self-contained suite in a restored 19th-century vila (RRAL 980), you can look forward to a garden, a playground and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4904 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### A comfortable, self-contained suite in a restored 19th-century vila (RRAL 980) Comfortable, modern suite on the ground floor of a completely restored 19th-century villa in rural São Miguel, Azores. The suite features a large bedroom and a fire place in the living room. At the base of the Sete Cidades volcano and on the edge of the town of Capelas, Vila Alegre is only a short drive from north and south coast beaches, as well as the island's main city, Ponta Delgada. Once our family’s summer home, Vila Alegre has been completely renovated. It was our dream to blend the form and character of a traditional Azorean country home with modern comforts. Enjoy carefully restored antique furniture as well as a new mattresses and sofas. With our wonderful temperate climate, a wood burning fireplace and electric heaters warms the suite during winter stays; thick stone walls and tile keep the suite cool in the summer. With respect to sound, the suite is extremely well insulated, with concrete between floors guaranteeing privacy and eliminating the sound bleed between the suites. The suites includes WIFI, cable TV in various languages, as well as secure parking within the traditional stone walls of the property Enjoy easy walks to local shops, country lanes and full access to the property's serene gardens. At Vila Alegre, our beautiful gardens, walkways, benches and gazebo are all around you. Enjoy our covered outdoor barbecue patio and many spaces in the gardens for relaxation, contemplation, or play. At Vila Alegre we welcome people from all around the world and all walks of life. Whether you're looking for a romantic weekend getaway, a longer stay in the country, or a relaxing family vacation, Vila Alegre is a spectacular, one-of-a-kind home base for your stay in São Miguel. Public transport passes directly in front of Vila Alegre for the short ride south into Ponta Delgada or north into Capelas. Our suite is ideal for couples, individuals, or small families. A crib and/or cot is available upon request. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Office ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the sea ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - 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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 Parties and events are allowed on site Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 Property Registration Number 980 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as PRIVATE\_VACATION\_HOME ## About the area Located in Ponta Delgada, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Carlos Machado Museum and Gruta do Carvao are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Bell Tower and Ponta Delgada City Gates. Travelling with kids? Consider Jardim Jose do Canto and Antonio Borges Garden. Surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby. [Visit our Ponta Delgada travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ponta-Delgada.dx2755) [View more Holiday homes in Ponta Delgada](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ponta-Delgada-Private-Holiday-Homes.d2755-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C37.81756%2C-25.68515&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=N0gfpuogOtaKRB3KzT425yGGAwc=) Capelas, Azores ### What's nearby - ![Aerial view Povoacao townscape, Azores](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6118672/0c2fd56e-19b8-4f8c-8a5a-8a145fc49548.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ponta Delgada Harbour 12 min drive \- 7.2 miles - São Vicente Ferreira Natural Pools 4 min drive \- 1.9 miles - Gruta do Carvao 9 min drive \- 6.0 miles - Antonio Borges Garden 10 min drive \- 6.2 miles - University of the Azores 10 min drive \- 6.5 miles ### Getting around - Ponta Delgada (PDL-Joao Paulo II) 10 min drive ### Restaurants - Burger King 11 min drive - McDonald's 11 min drive - Pão do Rei do Paim 8 min drive - McDonald's 9 min drive - Cockpit Coffee Shop 11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A comfortable, self-contained suite in a restored 19th-century vila (RRAL 980) pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at A comfortable, self-contained suite in a restored 19th-century vila (RRAL 980)? ### Where is A comfortable, self-contained suite in a restored 19th-century vila (RRAL 980) located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## A comfortable, self-contained suite in a restored 19th-century vila (RRAL 980) Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 85 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 8/10 Good #### kEVIN p. 12 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The property was conveniently located to many popular attractions. The host provided some nice locally made provisions. We enjoyed our stay. ##### kEVIN p. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan C. 14 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Idyllic Vila Alegre Thank you to our host, Antonio, for your hospitality and generosity during our 2 week stay. Vila Alegre is a beautiful property with amazing gardens. We loved our time in Sao Miguel and will be back. ##### Susan C. Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrick 8 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication We enjoyed sharing in the history of the property. The house is beautifully restored, and the gardens are lovely. Great care was taken by the owner which included large bouquets of flowers throughout the house. ##### Patrick Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel R. 3 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful place! Antonio was so friendly, the food and snacks left to greet us were such a nice surprise! And best of all- the place was so beautiful in such a convenient location! ##### Rachel R. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### pat h. 13 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Antonio was just super about everything and the property is like a paradise back yard. We would come back in a flash for sure. ##### pat h. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carole B. 20 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Stay with Antonio! Everything about our stay was great. Antonio had flawless pre arrival communication, allowed us an early checkin (which was much appreciated after an overnight flight) and welcome light breakfast was extremely hospitable. The property itself was as advertised and perfect for three active people. The setting and all the amazing gardens that are so well loved allowed for a peaceful and tranquil setting each day. Highly recommend this amazing property to all. ##### Carole B. Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claire B. 19 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect getaway oasis Our stay at Antonio's place was a dream. It was quiet with a wonderful garden (and some lovely chickens!). Antonio was so welcoming and attentive to anything we needed. We 100% recommend this property to anyone looking for a quiet place to rewind after a busy day exploring the island ##### Claire B. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Brittany K. 30 Aug 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful place! Antonio was so welcoming and gave us tons of tips on where to go in the Azores. The property had everything we needed from washer to dishwasher and he had left us local food to try after the long plane ride. The location was in a small town but we easily drove to destinations all over the island. And the garden is beautiful! ##### Brittany K. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### kathryn m. 5 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful island and accommodation Wonderful stay at Antonio’s. He is so kind and caring! We loved his flat with morning chickens coming to greet us at our door! Lots of room in the flat and it is full of charm and authenticity.Antonio's is close to all of the islands attractions! Hope to return again some day! ##### kathryn m. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### John L. 6 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Remarkable Refuge! We were more than happy to have discovered Vila Alegre in the countryside outside of Ponta Delgada. It was beautiful, peaceful, and an amazing place to have been our home base for 5 days in Sao Miguel. Antonio was extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and willing to answer questions to help guide our itinerary while there. We can't say enough good things about our experience there, and we definitely plan to return! ##### John L. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marianne S. 14 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The beautiful Vila Alegre A charming homey stay in a restored vila. The gardens are endless and lush, planted and lovingly cared for by Antonio. This was our refuge after 2 weeks of travel in urban Portugal. It refreshed us, body and soul. Will come back! ##### Marianne S. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dianna B. 28 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise in Capelas Vila Alegre was an absolute dream! Beautiful home w/ gorgeous gardens and a very kind host who is flexible and accommodating. All the comforts of home with beautifully curated antique furnishings made the home feel as special as it is. The ideal picture of a Portuguese Vila! We enjoyed staying here so much and was the perfect home base for all of our Sao Miguel adventures. Can't wait to return! ##### Dianna B. Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa F. 26 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved every minute of our stay! From the moment we arrived and Antonio greeted us, it was perfect! He was such a kind man and we loved hearing about the gardens and enjoyed spending time sitting on the sun porch overlooking the beautiful property. The local foods he provided were delicious and were very much appreciated until we could get to a store. The apartment was spacious and immaculate…and decorated beautifully. Location couldn’t be better to get anywhere on the island. Thank you for a fantastic vacation and we hope to be able to return soon! ##### Lisa F. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrick R. 16 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming place within its own botanical garden! The perfect place to relax and to discover this wonderful island! The apartment is spacious, comfortable, well-equipped and very peaceful. We enjoyed the inside (especially the wonderful wintergarden) as well as the outside (you feel like you are in a botanical garden!) very much ... also on rainy days! The owner Antonio - who lives upstairs - is lovely, very helpful and was very considerate and respectful of our privaty. The communication was always perfect and we were even surprised by a wonderful welcome package as well as fresh eggs during the week! The location in the middle of the island is perfect to explore the island. Free parking is available directly in front of the house. Grocery stores are available in the little city. A wonderful place which we can recommend and would love to come back to! ##### Patrick R. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laurie F. 19 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay Just returned yesterday from the beautiful island of Sao Miguel. This was our third trip and once again it did not disappoint. I can’t give Antonio enough praise for making it so enjoyable! From the treats that were left for us to enjoy to the sunroom where we had our morning coffee and a glass of wine at night, he made sure we were comfortable after returning from a day of sightseeing. We always looked forward to feeding the chickens in the morning before heading out to enjoy our day. The gardens are impeccably maintained and fun to walk around and discover new things. The villa is centrally located on the island and it makes it so easy to travel. Thank you, Antonio…we hope to return someday soon to visit! Don’t hesitate to book the villa! ##### Laurie F. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris R. 26 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Authentic Azores! When we arrived Antonio was there to greet us and show us the apt. He also graciously supplied breakfast fixings including; local cheese, buns, fresh eggs, fruit and coffee. Such a welcome treat after an early flight. He was also very accommodating and allowed us to check in early and leave a little later than normal. We can’t say enough about our host! The apt is deceptively spacious with nice little touches like fresh flowers from his garden. Antonio explained the house had been his original family home. We were greeted by chickens and rooster each morning (they were kind and didn’t make noise until we were awake). Weather was a little bit of everything while we were there so i recommend dressing in layers. This was a wonderful local Azores experience and we loved all our adventures on the island. ##### Chris R. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen S. 12 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Garden Villa Enjoyment It may take a long review but I will try to be succinct. First, Antonio is exceptionally gracious and hospitable. He introduced my husband and I to food specific to Sao Miguel. Oh the bread, cheese and pineapple are delicious. Antonio was generous to stock the frig with milk, eggs, cheese, bread, pineapple, coffee, and other staples. He helped to guide us to shopping, dining, and touring in his community. Second, his home was like staying in a fairytale. The villa was beautiful and authentic to the culture. It was spacious. Much bigger than the pictures. Very clean and comfortable. It was stocked with all the necessities like being home. Lastly, the garden was beautiful and much larger than imagined. My husband and I enjoyed exploring the gardens, plants and trees. We chuckled with the baby chicks running around. In conclusion, my husband and I are so happy we stayed at this garden villa. With meeting Antonio, we feel we have a new friend or extended family in Sao Miguel. We definitely recommend this villa to friends, family, or anyone considering this VRBO option. Enjoy! ##### Kathleen S. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracy 28 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities I honestly cannot say enough about Antonio‘s property. This place was literally magical. The house was beautiful, amazing roomie. He had tons of antique furniture that just set the tone of the place and made it so comfortable homey and beautiful. And oh my goodness what can I say about the garden that man was out there every day tending to his property and keeping the gardens in shape and man was a beautiful. to be able to come home after a long day and look out over the gardens and see all the birds and hear all the birds and how beautiful his property was. It was amazing and I’m so glad I picked it. It was the best place I could’ve possibly stayed in. To say it was beautiful is an understatement. It is absolutely magical. ##### Tracy Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin L. 31 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing stay We had an amazing experience staying and Marc and Antonio's. ##### Erin L. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danielle M. 6 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The owner greeted us and happily answered any questions. The location is 15 minutes from the airport and centrally on the island so we easily drove to all points of interest. The décor was fascinating antiques and modern kitchen appliances. The yard is a large magical garden with fruit trees and chickens. We loved it. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4906d966-909e-49d9-8634-c6567396b360-1759751300104.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Danielle M. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul R. 2 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful villa on spectacular grounds The property is the first floor of a restored villa on utterly amazing grounds. We loved the glassed in porch off the bedroom, which gave us a beautiful view of the gardens. The house has everything you need, including a full kitchen. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and recommend it highly. ##### Paul R. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret S. 10 Jul 2018 #### Wonderful experience great place! My family loved our stay! Antonio and Maggie were the best hosts. Great reception with fruit and other goodies upon arrival. Their knowledge of the island provided great recommendations for us. Five night stay was way to short to see the beauty of Sao Miguel and explore Antonio’s amazing gardens. Can’t wait to return to Antonio’s! ##### Margaret S. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018 Archival ### 10/10 Excellent #### greg l. 3 Jul 2017 #### 9 days of heaven superb host made us feel very welcome the highlight is the lovely garden room with views of the owners lovely garden. we loved the cut flowers in every room ##### greg l. Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2017 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Audrey W. 21 Jan 2019 #### Incredible garden oasis Antonio and Marc were splendid from the very start. The house was stocked with everything we needed and more. We had the best time starting here and hope to some day return. What a magical place as very helpful, swell gentlemen! ##### Audrey W. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracy C. 5 May 2019 #### Authentic and peaceful Antonio was the perfect host- so very friendly- as (are all the islanders,) advising us in places to go and where to eat. Plus a lovely welcome pack of food all produced on the island. Beautiful gardens and lovely to sit relaxing in the sun lounge after a great day out ,watching and listening to the birds . Would recommend this small Azorean haven to all! ##### Tracy C. 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