Title: GuestReady - beachfront retreat in Porto Formoso Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=124450241&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # GuestReady - beachfront retreat in Porto Formoso ## Photo gallery for GuestReady - beachfront retreat in Porto Formoso ![Exterior - GuestReady - beachfront retreat in Porto Formoso (Porto Formoso)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124460000/124450300/124450241/eea2f187.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - GuestReady - beachfront retreat in Porto Formoso (Porto Formoso)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124460000/124450300/124450241/9a5579e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets - GuestReady - beachfront retreat in Porto Formoso (Porto Formoso)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124460000/124450300/124450241/5a953cc1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - GuestReady - beachfront retreat in Porto Formoso (Porto Formoso)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124460000/124450300/124450241/ea316443.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - GuestReady - beachfront retreat in Porto Formoso (Porto Formoso)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124460000/124450300/124450241/2df5ba76.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies GuestReady - beachfront retreat in Porto Formoso provides everything that you need. ### Entire apartment 2153 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### GuestReady - beachfront retreat in Porto Formoso Welcome to my home! Enjoy a relaxing stay in this spacious and well-appointed home, thoughtfully designed for comfort and ease. On the main floor, you’ll find an inviting open-plan living room, dining area, and kitchen. The kitchen is fully equipped with modern appliances, essential cookware, utensils, cutlery, and a dishwasher, making culinary adventures effortless. Enjoy your meals at the dining table before unwinding in the cozy seating area with a TV—perfect for relaxed evenings. This level also features a convenient bathroom with a shower, as well as a laundry area equipped with both a washer and a dryer, ensuring you stay fresh throughout your stay. Step outside to the covered outdoor area, complete with an additional kitchenette. This space invites you to enjoy the ocean breeze while preparing a barbecue or simply relaxing on the terrace with picturesque beach views. Upstairs, three inviting en-suite bedrooms await. The master bedroom features a plush double bed and a private bathroom with a shower. The second bedroom offers two comfortable single beds, ideal for friends or family, while the third double en-suite bedroom provides a soothing ambiance and its own private bathroom for restful nights. The space is always professionally cleaned for your comfort. Enjoy your stay! Guests will have access to the entire home! We are GuestReady, a property manager, and we want to ensure your stay will be as smooth and comfortable as possible. We are available 24/7 should you need any assistance during your stay. Kindly note that this is a personal home, so please take good care of it as if it were your own. A peaceful and charming apartment in the picturesque area of Porto Formoso, on São Miguel Island. Guests are close to the natural swimming pools of Porto Formoso, the seafront promenade, and beautiful north-coast beaches. Surrounded by green landscapes and coastal trails, it’s an ideal retreat for enjoying the Azores’ nature, ocean views, and relaxed island lifestyle. The best way to get to the property is by car. Ponta Delgada Airport is just 25 minutes away. This property is a self-check-in property, and you will be requested to verify your identity before checking into the property. Check-in can be done from 2 PM, pending availability and confirmation. There is a zero-tolerance policy for smoking on the property. If our team discovers evidence that this rule has been breached (e.g., smoke smell, ashes, butts, etc.), we fully reserve the right to charge a €200 smoking fee at minimum. Please note that for stays longer than 30 nights, a fair use policy of the utilities will apply with a limit of 80€. For the first days, we provide the basic amenities: samples of shower gel, shampoo, soap, toilet paper, kitchen roll, sponge, dishwashing products and bin bag. Extra keys: 20€ (extra pair of keys when available, lost keys or service to open the door during your stay). Extra cleaning with linen: the price of a cleaning fee. Extra Clothing: 30€ (Towels and sheets for 2pax, i.e. when the sofa bed is not included). ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Internet access ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the ocean ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Hiking 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) ### General - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 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 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 5333 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 8ef054b6-f1c1-4e5e-ae37-e2b180f50e61 ## About the area Located in Ribeira Grande, this apartment is on the beach. Caldeira Velha and Caldeira Velha Natural Monument reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Gorreana Tea Factory and OMIC - Azores Microbial Observatory. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like hiking and cycling. [Visit our Ribeira Grande travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ribeira-Grande.dx6154906) [View more Apartments in Ribeira Grande](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ribeira-Grande-Apartments.d6154906-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=37.824734,-25.449793&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:uo%7BeFdtizC%3FS%3FS%40S%3FQ%40S%40S%3FSBS%40S%40S%40QBSBSBQBS%40SDQBSDQBSDQDQDQDQDQFQDQFQDQFOFQHOFQFOHOFOHOFOHOHOJMHOHMHMJMHMJMJMJKJMJKJKJKJKLKJKLILIJKLILILGLIJGNILGLGLENGLGLENELENELCNENCLENALCNCNANCNALAN%3FNANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%3FN%40N%40LBN%40NBNBLBNBLBNDNBLDNDLDLDNFLFLDLFNFLHLFLHJFLHLJLHLHJJLHJJJJLJJJHJLLJJHLJLHLJLJLHNHLHLHNHNHNFNHNFNHNFPFNFPFNDPFPFPDPFPDPDPBPDRDPBPDRBPBRBRBPBR%40R%40PBR%40R%40R%40R%40R%3FR%40P%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRAR%3FRARARAPARCRARAPCRCRCPCRCREPCPEREPCPEREPGPEPGNGPEPGPGNGPGNINGPINGNINILININILILKNKLILKJILKLMJILKJMJKJKHMJKHMJMHMHMHKHMFMHMFOFMFMFMDOFMDMFOBMDODOBMDOBMBOBO%40OBM%40O%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAMAOAOAOCOAMCOCMCOEOCMEOEMCOGMEMEOGMGMGMGOGKIMGMIMIMIKIMKMIKKMIKKKKKKKMKKKMKMKKIMKMIOIMIMKOIOIMGOIOGOIOGQGOIQGOGQEQGOEQGQEQEQESEQEQCSEQCQESASCQCSCSCQASASASCQ%3FSASAS%3FSAS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=KRGq1UaGzr23HGV3WGJ5_vLYAfs=) Porto Formoso, Portugal ### What's nearby - ![Hot spring waters in Furnas, Sao Miguel. Azores. Portugal. Vertical](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532485316/f1f9449a-7dba-44f9-a1ae-3675f7a4b89c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Caldeira Velha 9 min drive \- 6.0 miles - ![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 22 min drive \- 17.6 miles - Moinhos Beach 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Santa Iria Viewpoint 3 min drive \- 1.7 miles - Santa Bárbara Beach 11 min drive \- 6.9 miles ### Getting around - Ponta Delgada (PDL-Joao Paulo II) 26 min drive ### Restaurants - Chá Gorreana 6 min drive - Galp 10 min drive - McDonald’s 9 min drive - Café Lectus 9 min drive - A Merenda 9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is GuestReady - beachfront retreat in Porto Formoso pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at GuestReady - beachfront retreat in Porto Formoso? ### What time is check-out at GuestReady - beachfront retreat in Porto Formoso? ### Where is GuestReady - beachfront retreat in Porto Formoso located? ## Have a question? 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