This Azores property is in São Mateus in the Pico Island. The tranquil Retiro dos Cabritos overlooks the Pico Mountain and is just 200 metres from the Atlantic Ocean and a saltwater pool. The house features a living room with sofa beds and a flat-screen satellite TV, DVD player, private bathroom with a hairdryer, fully-equipped kitchenette and a terrace. The kitchen area includes a dining table, microwave, refrigerator, kettle, coffee maker, oven, and a washing machine. Outdoor barbecue facilities are also available, and guests can enjoy meals in the furnished terrace. There is a local snack bar available, just 500 metres away. Pico is famed for the volcano, which is snow-capped in the wintertime. Retiro dos Cabritos is a 40-minute drive from Pico Mountain, the highest point of Portugal. The nearby seafront area has many water activities for guests, including whale watching, swimming with dolphins, snorkelling, diving and fishing.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

FREE private parking!


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Living room:
2 sofa beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.9
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.2
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  • Marcos
    Portugal Portugal
    localização excecional, para quem aprecia , o sossego , caminhadas á beira mar, casa bem equipada , boa vizinhança, pessoas afáveis ,zonas balneares e currais de vinha nas proximidades para apreciar a harmonia da natureza com a obra do Homem
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Manuel Serpa

9.2
9.2
Host review score
Host review score

Manuel Serpa
It is an ideal retreat for rest, to charge the batteries.
I love everything that concerns the gastronomy, nature and sports.
It is quiet, few people in the neighborhood and the sea very close, to refresh.
Languages spoken: English,Portuguese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Retiro dos Cabritos
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
No internet access available.
Kitchen
  • 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
  • Bidet
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
Common areas
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Live music/performance
    Off-site
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Darts
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tennis court
    Off-site
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Transport
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Portuguese

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Retiro dos Cabritos 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 00:00 to 10:00

 

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 room.

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

0 - 5 years
Cot upon request
€ 5 per child, per night

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 cot available upon request.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Please note that the 50% deposit charged on day of booking must be paid by bank transfer. Retiro dos Cabritos will contact guests with further details.

Please inform Retiro dos Cabritos 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.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Retiro dos Cabritos

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

  • Retiro dos Cabritos is 750 yards from the centre of São Mateus. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Retiro dos Cabritos is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Retiro dos Cabritos can accommodate the following group size:

    • 5 guests

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

  • The nearest beach is just 550 yards from Retiro dos Cabritos. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Retiro dos Cabritos offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Darts
    • Bicycle rental
    • Walking tours
    • Live music/performance

  • Retiro dos Cabritos has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

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

  • Check-in at Retiro dos Cabritos is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

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