Die Unterkunft ist sehr gemĂŒtlich und authentisch eingerichtet. Sie ist umgeben von traumhaften GĂ€rten, die genutzt werden dĂŒrfen. Es gibt ausreichend ParkplĂ€tze direkt vor der TĂŒre. In der Stadt Capelas gibt es einen wunderbaren "Pool" (piscina naturais) und von der Unterkunft aus erreicht man alle Highlights der Insel. Der Gastgeber ist sehr zuvorkommend und spricht sehr gut Englisch. 10 von 10 Punkten!
Unser Aufenthalt in Vila Alegre war hervorragend! Die Lage der Unterkunft ist strategisch sehr gut, man kommt an alle Ecken der Insel gut hin. Das Haus selbst ist sehr sauber und gerĂ€umig und hat einen wunderschönen riesigen Garten, der fast parkĂ€hnlich ist. Zum Haus gehört auĂerdem ein Sonnenraum, aus dem man in den Garten blickt und gelegentlich eins von AntĂłnios HĂŒhnern beim spazierengehen beobachten kann. Besonders ĂŒberwĂ€ltigt waren wir von AntĂłnios Gastfreundschaft, diese ist einfach nicht zu ĂŒbertreffen! Er hatte uns einige lokale SpezialitĂ€ten bereitgestellt, darunter Brot, Butter, Milch, frische Bananen aus dem eigenen Garten, Eier der eigenen HĂŒhner, ein sehr leckerer KĂ€se aus SÄo Miguel, sowie natĂŒrlich die lokale Ananas, die man unbedingt probieren muss. AntĂłnio hat sich bei unserer Ankunft viel Zeit genommen, um uns alles im Haus zu erklĂ€ren und hat uns spĂ€ter auch noch viele hilfreiche Tipps zu anderen Inseln, die wir besuchen wollten gegeben.AntĂłnio hatte auĂerdem die gesamte Wohnung mit vielen seiner wunderschönen Hortensien geschmĂŒckt, so dass wir uns direkt wohlgefĂŒhlt haben. Wir haben uns dort sehr zu Hause gefĂŒhlt und wĂŒrden die Unterkunft jederzeit wieder wĂ€hlen.
As you enter through the large black gates of Vila Alegre your heart skips a beatenchanting and dreamy are the grounds of this property. The flowers, trees, plants and landscaping are captivating. The constant care that Mr. Serpa puts into his gardens is obvious. Once inside you are transported in time with the lovely family antiques commingled with all the amenities you would want. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom large with a window to the gardens. Yet you are only 15 minutes to Ponta Delgada! We were so delighted with all Mr. Serpa providedfresh fruit, eggs, bread, cheese, jam....how generous and kind. Fresh flowers from the garden in the rooms On our last evening he made us a reservation at 4 PlĂĄtanos Restaurant which was outstanding as was our table at the window with gorgeous views. Bianca was spot on with her recommendations all was perfect! If you are able eat here for sure! You will feel privileged and happy to stay at Vila Alegre on this beautiful Island of SÄo Miguel.
Fijn huis, groot. Welkome ontvangst. We kwamen laat aan en er was een heerlijk brood voor ons met lekkere kaas en jam. Een prachtig mooie tuin, alles erg verzorgd!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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 immaculateâŠand decorated beautifully. Location couldnât be better to get anywhere on the island. Thank you for a fantastic vacation and we hope to be able to return soon!
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!
I honestly cannot say enough about Antonioâs 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 Iâm so glad I picked it. It was the best place I couldâve possibly stayed in. To say it was beautiful is an understatement. It is absolutely magical.
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!
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 canât 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 didnât 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.
Just returned yesterday from the beautiful island of Sao Miguel. This was our third trip and once again it did not disappoint. I canât 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, AntonioâŠwe hope to return someday soon to visit! Donât hesitate to book the villa!
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
Wonderful stay at Antonioâs. 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!