Lava Homes

Travessa do Outeiro das Eiras, 9940-185 Santo Amaro, Portugal
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Lava Homes

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Scored 9.7
9.7
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
60 reviews
  • Houses
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • Swimming Pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking

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Reliable info:
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Lava Homes features mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Santo Amaro. With pool views, this accommodation provides a balcony. Featuring a private entrance, the villa allows guests to maintain their privacy. The villa provides guests with a terrace, sea views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchenette with an oven and a microwave, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also featured, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the villa complex, the units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Buffet and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fresh pastries are available daily. At the property, there is an on-site family-friendly restaurant serving dinner and a selection of vegetarian options. Guests can make the most of the garden, infinity pool and yoga classes on offer at the villa. Guests at Lava Homes will be able to enjoy activities in and around Santo Amaro, like walking tours. If you would like to discover the area, snorkelling, cycling and hiking are possible in the surroundings and the accommodation can arrange a bicycle rental service. Pico Airport is 31 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Continental, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

Fishing

Hiking

Cycling

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 large double bed
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
10
High score for Santo Amaro

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lucy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Everything was fabulous. Amazing food at Magma, friendly staff and amazing views. Couldn’t ask for more.”
  • Marisa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We had an incredible stay at the Lava Homes in Pico. Breakfast was delicious and the Magma restaurant was one of the best we’ve experienced in Pico. I wish we had more time to enjoy the property!”
  • Ji
    Austria Austria
    “The ocean view is perfect, the villa has everything we wanted, and the staff is very nice and helpful.”
  • Dan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Excellent service, houses fully equipped, simplicities but beautiful design with lava stones and houses melting into the mountain slope”
  • Krzysztof
    Poland Poland
    “Piękne nowoczesne wnętrza, pyszne jedzenie w restauracji Magma”
  • William
    United States United States
    “The service was great. The breakfast options were plentiful and having fresh cooked eggs and bacon was lovely. The rooms were amazing, all with tremendous views. Kitchen was fully stocked, but never got a chance to use it.”
  • Batista
    Portugal Portugal
    “pequeno almoço; vista, decoração, comodidades, casa excepcional.”
  • Tabea
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “Ein ruhiger und abgelegener ort zum entspannen! Die Lava Homes sind gut eingerichtet und haben alles was man braucht! Das personal ist sehr hilfsbereit und freundlich!”
  • Nadja
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “Eine wunderschöne Anlage mitten in der Natur. Wer eine aussergewöhnliche Unterkunft sucht, ist bei Lava Homes genau richtig. Zudem ist das dazugehörige Restaurant Magma wirklich gut! Absolut empfehlenswert!!!”
  • Vjmm
    France France
    “Une vue à couper le souffle depuis la maison et le restaurant. L'équipement de la maison où absolument rien ne manque. L'excellent restaurant Magma”

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.

Managed by Lava Homes

Company review score: 9.6Based on 57 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

In the summer of 2015 we dreamt to build a small village of 14 houses on Pico Island, ideal for family vacations. The option fell on the north coast of the island, for the superb views it offers. An area was chosen in the parish of Santo Amaro, Terralta, because it still has very little lodging and especially taking advantage of the excellent location, a unique landscape, cultural heritage and environmental surroundings, where calm and tranquility predominate on the natural environment. Our positioning is based on the conservation of nature, environmental quality and the safeguarding of the historical-cultural heritage and local identity. All housing units are equipped with photovoltaic panels, heating is done by pellet stoves, cooling is done by natural ventilation, water tanks have been kept for use in the irrigation, and the drinking water served is filtered local water by an active carbon system. The project was designed to alter as little as possible the orography of the land, so that the integration of the houses was as harmonious as possible. In the design of the resort local materials were used, namely the stone and the wood of criptoméria, in the interiors and exteriors (ceilings, facades, some furniture). In the gardens, we introduced local plants, many of which were endemic, and preserved the species that existed initially. We kept the old tanks (cisterns), with use of rainwater for irrigation. The heating of water is made using energy-efficient heat pumps, coupled to photovoltaic panels that will potentiate them, minimizing energy consumption and preserving the environment. The heating of the houses is done through pellets stoves, a clean and renewable energy. In the lighting of the whole project were used led lamps and some have a motion sensor. The lights of our houses are connected by card. Most of the products used in our restaurant (meat, fish, honey, jams, vegetables, fruit, eggs, cheese, butter, etc.) are produced on the island.

Property information

Lava Homes located in the parish of Santo Amaro, on the north coast of the island, is 20 km away from the county main village. It has a population of around 300 inhabitants, known for its hospitality and well-being, attracts more and more tourists every year. The Resort is made up of fourteen accommodation units all with a living/dinning room with kitchenette: - Three of typology T1 - 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom - Eight typology T2 - 2 bedrooms, 1 shared bathroom - Three of typology T3 - 2 bedrooms with 1 shared bathroom and 1 suite with bathroom With the dimensional characteristics of the lots and the steep slope, terraces, the ruins, as well as the new proposed houses, will all have privacy as well as a large surrounding green area and still full and panoramic sea views, both for the Canal and the Island of São Jorge, as well as the bays of the island of Pico, beautiful sea recesses along the parishes of Santo Amaro, Praínha and São Roque. The heating of the accommodation units is done by a pellet stove in the living room and oil heaters in the bedrooms. All the houses are also fully equipped with oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine with dryer, iron and ironing board, safe and other kitchen equipment such as pots, blender, kettle , coffee maker and cooking utensils. This level of equipment makes the accommodations ideal for extended stays in the winter. Although the houses are equipped with a washing machine, there is a laundry and ironing service at the resort, which guests may request. Accommodation towels are changed every three days and bed sheets every seven days, on longer bookings. But both the towels and the sheets can be changed at any time upon guests request. The Resort has for common use: - Heated swimming pool of 5 by 14 meters; - Panoramic multipurpose room, for yoga classes - The room can be requested for other events such as company meetings. - Restaurant - Small grocery store - Craft Shop, with Made in Pico items

Neighbourhood information

Its main attractions are swimming pools of Portinho and Caisinho and the Furada picnic park. This parish was over the centuries the main shipyard of the Azores. Here also exists the Regional School of Handicraft of Santo Amaro. The view to the West allows to observe the whole bay of Santo Amaro ... and allows to see the top of the mountain of Pico, in day of little cloudiness. The grounds were chosen for their natural beauty, flora and the existence of several ruins, which give a picturesque tone to the enterprise. The development is crossed longitudinally by a canada - Way of the Voltas - that belongs to the Railings of the Azores - Pico. The canada was kept untouched, with the integral preservation of the floor and the walls. On the grounds were two ruins of old houses, as well as some ruins of animal pens.

Languages spoken

English,Portuguese

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Magma
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Facilities of Lava Homes
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

    Kitchen

    • Children's high chair
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Tumble dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Washing machine
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette

    Bedroom

    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet

    Bathroom

    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower

    Living Area

    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area

    Media & Technology

    • Flat-screen TV
    • Satellite channels
    • Telephone
    • TV

    Room Amenities

    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    • Iron

    Outdoors

    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun terrace
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    • Garden

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Infinity pool
    • Pool with view
    • Heated pool
    • Salt-water pool
    • Shallow end
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs

    Wellness

    • Yoga classes
    • Full body massage
    • Couples massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Spa facilities
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Massage
      Additional charge

    Food & Drink

    • Coffee house on site
    • Fruits
      Additional charge
    • Wine/champagne
      Additional charge
    • Kid-friendly buffet
    • Kid meals
      Additional charge
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Packed lunches
    • Breakfast in the room
    • Tea/Coffee maker

    Activities

    • Walking tours
    • Snorkelling
      Off-site
    • Horse riding
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Diving
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Cycling
      Off-site
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Fishing
      Additional chargeOff-site

    Outdoor & View

    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • Sea view
    • View

    Building characteristics

    • Detached

    Transport

    • Bicycle rental
      Additional charge
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Luggage storage

    Entertainment and family services

    • Board games/puzzles
    • Babysitting/child services
      Additional charge

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping

    Business facilities

    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge

    Shops

    • Minimarket on site

    Miscellaneous

    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key card access
    • Key access
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Safety deposit box

    Languages spoken

    • English
    • Portuguese

    House rules
    Lava Homes takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 16:00 to 00:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 08:00 to 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.

    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

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

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Cards accepted at this property
    VisaMastercardMaestroCash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

    License number: 512018

    FAQs about Lava Homes

    • The prices at Lava Homes may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Lava Homes offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Snorkelling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Spa facilities
      • Bicycle rental
      • Couples massage
      • Horse riding
      • Neck massage
      • Walking tours
      • Yoga classes
      • Swimming Pool
      • Back massage
      • Full body massage
      • Foot massage

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Lava Homes on this page.

    • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Lava Homes (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

      • 2 guests
      • 4 guests
      • 6 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Check-in at Lava Homes is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Guests staying at Lava Homes can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Gluten-free
      • Buffet
      • Breakfast to go

    • Lava Homes is 1.1 miles from the centre of Santo Amaro. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Lava Homes has 1 restaurant:

      • Magma

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Lava Homes on this page.

    • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Lava Homes (subject to availability). These have:

      • 1 bedroom
      • 2 bedrooms
      • 3 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.