Self Catering Accommodation in Calheta de São Miguel

The apartment is big and comfortable, and close to the coast, the beaches, and city center. Maria and Osvaldo and their children are amazing hosts, they are very welcoming and available to answer questions and share their life and culture. The took time to show me around and my stay was truly enriched thanks to them. You really feel at home.

Every day a sumptuous breakfast was prepared before my eyes with an abundance of fresh fruit and fresh fruit juices, coffee and tea as well. Tap water comes from a local well and is delivered by a community distribution system. It is not treated with any chemicals and tastes very well. The water seems to be relatively soft insofar I can judge that from showering. The nature of the location and the community (of about 15,000 inhabitants) is such that everything you may need is only a short walk away including transportation, banking, food supplies, restaurants, barber shop, travel agency, you name it. The sea and beach are also close-by at about a 10 minute walk. Everything is extremely reasonably priced. The climate is truly fabulous and exceptionally mild and pleasant, typically 21 min to 27 max degr. Celsius, without ever any need for AC or even a fan at my location and facility, if you can open your windows the beneficial sea breeze will be your comfort supplier. No bugs to speak of cause any discomforts...just kill one tiny mosquito and you're good. My windows remained open every day of my stay, screens or not. The island of Santiago has a very good infrastructure with stable Internet and electricity supplies. Roads are well paved and free of potholes. Animals can stray onto the road which requires extra caution after darkness, I imagine, I just didn't try. The local marketing around the area of the hotel provides a very lively and enjoyable atmosphere. There's public/private transportation available in different modalities and prices, but the excellent taxis, mostly electric, the top of the cream, are still not expensive for European or American standards, but much cheaper comfortable buses can be had. Local people are open, helpful and communicative without ever bothering you with anything. No pushy selling for instance. The same goes for the children, they are adorable but don't ever bother you because you are a stranger.

Close to the beach, restaurants and supermarkets, the apartment is very comfortable with a well equipped kitchen too. Luiz is an excellent host who is ready to help with anything (we connected on WhatsApp) and can organise a taxi from/to the airport ..... In our case it was Antonio, a nice guy and great driver (and a fair price) Veronica is lovely and willing to help with anything you need in the apartment. We will definitely return.

Fantastic property, very modern, has everything what can be needed and more. Super friendly host. I would def be booking this place again.

Very big, close to beach, all you need, rooftop terrace

The staff was very kind and professional.

Our host, Elizandna, was so lovely, friendly, welcoming, and very attentive. We asked where we could buy milk for a drink, and she got us a carton straight away. We met Elizandna the next morning to pay and had a lovely breakfast in the cafe/ restaurant where she works. She's such a happy person and a pleasure to be around. The apartment has everything you need if you wish to cook whilst away and was spotlessly clean. There is a washing machine, and this can be found upstairs in the communal area. The apartment is also close to the shops and beach, so nicely situated.