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South Sea Rooftop
Charming apartment. Perfect stay for our 3 night visit. Clean, great view and walkable.

Center of Ponta Delgada - ocean and sunset view
Debbie was very responsive and helpful with recommendations , instructions and very proactive. The apartment is beautiful, best location possible with gorgeous view of the ocean and the town!!!!! Walking distance to everything, great restaurants, shopping, activities. We had an amazing time! It was more than we were expecting! Thank you Debbie!

Quinta dos Sabores Farm SKY HOUSE
I stayed at this farm airbnb with my girlfriend and we felt so lucky to have picked this place to stay. The airbnb was charming and quaint, and we felt super cozy. Paulo and Inés even provided us with a bottle of wine, some snacks and fresh herbs from the farm as a gift for our stay. Paulo gave us an in depth tour when we arrived, and they were super flexible with our arrival time. The restaurant located on the farm was exquisite, and we loved each of the six courses, or "moments," of the dinner. The staff was extremely well mannered, informative, and pleasant to be around. Also, being able to enjoy the property and walk around the farm freely is worth staying here alone. The pool and the hot tub were clean, and the farm dog was so joyful. I would stay here many more times. This airbnb alone almost makes it worth a trip to São Miguel. Lastly, the airbnb was squeaky clean, and there were even space heaters for the colder days (we were there in November). Shoutout to Paulo and Inés!

The View
The View was a wonderful place to stay in Ponte Delgada. It was within easy walking distance of the restaurants, shops and sites that we wanted to visit in the city. The apartment was a relaxing place to be at the beginning and end of each day, with everything we needed for an easy stay. We loved the all the windows and the doors to the little deck off both the kitchen and main bedroom - giving light and air and views of the city and ocean for both sunrise and sunset. Miguel and Francisco were very friendly and helpful, answering questions and offering info to make our stay more enjoyable. Highly recommend!

2 Towers Apartment - Historic Center Ponta Delgada
The apartment was big enough, clean, and close to restaurants and the port. We felt great there. The hosts were really warm and empathetic with us, especially since we had two unpleasant events with the house keys, which were entirely our fault. I definitely recommend the location because of the strong points of the place and the host's hospitality.

Margarida House - Stone Apartment
We had an amazing time at Álvaro’s place visiting São Miguel. Ribeira Grande is a gem, central location and a very nice and beautiful town on its own. Álvaro’s apartment was comfortable, very clean and had the island-vacation-atmosphere in it. The host left us a basket with the island produce which we really appreciated. They are very attentive and made sure we that everything is going well. We highly recommend couples to book the apartment for their São Miguel vacation.

Ocean Vista (Premium CityCenter)
Bruno’s apartment was amazing; clean, updated and spacious! Location was perfect and there is also a parking spot included in the stay. The views were great and we utilized the balcony every day/night. You can catch a beautiful sunset if you look in the direction of the airport. Bruno took the time to put together a nice outline of restaurants and locations to visit in the city. Only downfall, the elevator is quite small but I think that is normal for the area! All in all, 10/10 stay!

Coast View by Azores Villas | 3
Great location to see Ponta Delgado. Clean, spacious and comfy. A few nice local restaurants.
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Casas do Pescador | 14
Awesome place for our short stay. It was spacious yet felt cozy still. Would definitely recommend!

Beach view house! nice restaurants. swimming area
Andre’s place was GREAT! We loved our view and the place was super nice. The place was easy to find if you read the instructions and Andre is very thorough with instructions. The place is a bit chilly in March and the hot water doesn’t last long, but all other amenities made up for this! Great local restaurants and recommendations, and he even left us a bottle of wine and cookies! Thanks Andre, we loved our time and highly recommend the place. 😊

Capelas Mansion - The Main House
Absolutely perfect place to stay. The view from the upper deck was stunning. Well stocked with all your needs. Don't need to run to the grocery store on the first day to get supplies. We were thankful for that. The gift basket with fruit, wine, and Portuguese sweet bread was a nice tough. We were a group of four on a weeklong girls trip. We each had our own room and very comfortable. Heaters in the room were helpful Dow those of us used to warmer climates. Plenty of hot water for multiple shower. Can't say enough good things. The best was location on the island and 30 minute drives to all the places we visited. Did i mention the gardens. wow!!

Miramar
Helena was super friendly and helpful host. There is a nice view on the ocean and perfect central location, all parts of the island are reachable within 60-70min

Casa na Ribeira / House at the River (beach 3min)
Carlos is a wonderful host! His place is very clean and is located in a great spot for walking around town. The space was very clean and comfortable. Thank you Carlos!

The blue cottage
The Blue cottage offers a real azorean experience settled within the neighborhood of a small village. The house is beautiful, well restored while maintaining its original charm. Lots of space in the bathroom, shelves, hooks, etc. The garden is spectacular! While the town center is only 1 mile away, logistically is difficult to walk therefore a car is needed. The hosts are wonderful. Florbela is the most helpful and responsive host I’ve encountered.

OCEAN VIEW House (airport&city)
Just outside of Ponta Delgado Center. Delicious cafe at end of street, convenient market a couple of doors down. Convenient parking in various locations. Only complaints (which aren’t Bruno’s issues). Loud, barking dogs late at night making sleeping difficult. Pet waste on sidewalks, that you need to avoid when walking. Thanks Bruno and Horacio.

Casa Rocha Quebrada Facing the Ocean (AL n°2685)
Everything was perfect! Recommended …. Thank you so much and looking forward to seeing you again… Fabienne and company ….👍😉
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Ilhéu at sight
mariana’s apartment is super comfortable and clean, great view and just some minutes away from a great beach, we had an amazing time there.

Vila Franca do Campo Marina
We loved our stay! You can see the ocean off one side of the patio. Walkable to marina and restaurants. Great space.

Marina Mar II -T3-B
Fantastic location close to the beach, restaurants and activities. Great launching spot for sightseeing on the island.

Sun and Beaches Apartment
Great apartment in an excellent location. Close to beach, supermarket, bar, cafe and on the bus line. Very quiet area. Our hosts were very gracious and friendly. Their hospitality and generosity exceeded our expectations to ensure that we were comfortable and that our stay on the island was enjoyable. Would most definitely recommend this apartment

Vizinha’s Hubby’s Apartment
Francisco's apartment is perfectly located in Ponta Delgada, very close to the city center but also close to the exits of the city. The view from the apartment is also very peaceful, me and my boyfriend we really enjoyed spending time in the morning for our coffee on the balcony. But what I loved more was the hospitality and attention to the details of Francisco. He is a great host. For sure we will stay again at Francisco if we will visit Sao Miguel island again.

At El Rei's House
We loved our stay at Casas D'El Rei. The location is really good, near Santa Bárbara beach (about 15 mins walking distance), the apartments are well equipped, very comfortable, and you also have parking. The whole island is wonderful but we liked staying in this central location with easy access to explore the rest of the island. We were welcomed by Ana and also met other members of the team who made us feel welcome straight away! We highly recommend Casa D'El Rei! Thanks for having us!

epicenter SKYBAR
Place feels safe. It's located in a private neighborhood with automatic fence. Dedicated private parking spot is under a roof so the car is extra secure. Few minutes by car from the city center. Apartment was really large, and comfortable. We had a lovely stay.

Consul's Ocean View II
This place was perfect for expansive views and a great location relative to the busy areas and restaurants!
Quick stats about waterfront rentals in Ribeira Grande
Total rentals
20 properties
Nightly prices starting at
$30 before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
1.8K reviews
Family-friendly rentals
10 properties are a good fit for families
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20 properties include access to wifi
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