Aldeia da Encosta
Aldeia da Encosta
- The entire place is yours
- 818 ft² size
- Kitchen
- City view
- Garden
- BBQ facilities
- Washing machine
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Balcony
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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.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Family rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Kali
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“During 8 night stay, we prepared 3/4 of our meals in well equipped kitchen. Comfortable beds/pillows. Quiet.” - Damjana
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“Great view, beautifully clean. The host was very helpful, extra sheets ,towels etc. Also they helped me arrange an island tour.”
Wolfram
Germany“First of all, there was an excellent local host. All communication was very easy. The family-run house was spacious with great outdoor space and view over Velas towards Pico. It could not have been better.”
Rebecca United Kingdom“The owner met us when we arrived, indicating where to park and handed us the keys. The house was a lot larger than we expected, which was fantastic, and the view was spectacular.”- Shaun United Kingdom“Gisela is a great host and the location of and view from the house were amazing”
- Lisa Germany“Gisela and her husband were wonderful with us, the place was very cosy and the view was incredible. It was rather quiet even though it is near Velas and everything important is within reach.”
- Robert United Kingdom“Fantastic view, lovely spacious house, good value for money, convenient location, lovely host”
- Walker United Kingdom“Gisele the owner was amazing, so friendly and helpful. The view from the house was outstanding.”
Quality rating
Property surroundings
Facilities of Aldeia da EncostaGreat facilities! Review score, 8.7
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Family rooms
ParkingFree private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
- Valet parking
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
InternetWiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
- Children's high chair
- Dining table
- Coffee machine
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
Living Area
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Seating Area
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Sofa bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
- Tile/marble floor
- Soundproofing
- Private entrance
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Iron
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun terrace
- Barbecue
- BBQ facilities
- Patio
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
Food & Drink
- Fruits
- Grocery deliveriesAdditional charge
- Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
- SnorkellingAdditional chargeOff-site
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- HikingAdditional chargeOff-site
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
Outdoor & View
- City view
- Landmark view
- Mountain view
- Garden view
- Sea view
- View
Building characteristics
- Detached
Reception services
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
- Baby safety gates
- Child safety socket covers
Miscellaneous
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Soundproof rooms
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- 24-hour security
Languages spoken
- English
- Portuguese
House rulesAldeia da Encosta takes special requests - add in the next step!
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
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.
The fine printNeed-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
FAQs about Aldeia da Encosta
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Aldeia da Encosta has the following number of bedrooms:
- 2 bedrooms
For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.
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Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Aldeia da Encosta on this page.
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Aldeia da Encosta offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Snorkelling
- Diving
- Fishing
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Check-in at Aldeia da Encosta is from 14:30, and check-out is until 11:00.
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Aldeia da Encosta is 850 yards from the centre of Velas. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Yes, Aldeia da Encosta is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Aldeia da Encosta can accommodate the following group size:
- 5 guests
For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.
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Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Aldeia da Encosta on this page.
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The prices at Aldeia da Encosta may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
