Casita - Cantinho do Paraíso

This place is heaven on earth The views, what they did with the house. The surroundings are unreal! Nester is a very nice host. He spend a litle of his time to show us the house and give us some inputs about Santa Maria too. I will miss Paquito (donkey) please arrange a partner to him ❤️

Thank so much for welcoming and for letting us stay at your house. You are always welcome to Madeira when you wish to come.

This place is absolutely stunning. The views are truly amazing and the accommodation has everything you need plus more. It’s the best place to relax and stay on Santa Maria Island.

I wish we spent more time!

Wow, Casita do Cantinho exceeded our expectations in every way. We feel so fortunate to have stayed here during our visit. Pre-trip email comms from the owners were fantastic and greatly appreciated. We felt welcomed even before we arrived. On arrival, owners Lestor and Susane greeted us on-site to provide keys and to show us the casita and grounds -- again a warm welcome. The casita is, as others have noted, beautiful inside and outside. The grounds and surrounding area are quiet, rural and so beautiful. The bedroom is perfectly sized and comfy. The kitchen, dining area, living area, and bathroom are also quite adequately sized, nicely decorated, and comfortable. The short nature trail on the property shows how the owners care for the natural beauty and bounty of the land. How wonderful to sit near the beehive and watch the bees come and go! The natural beauty of the property, the wonderful view of the ocean, and the warm hospitality shown us during our stay...well, it is all quite incredible. We will most definitely stay here on future visits to Santa Maria, and would gladly recommend the same to friends and family. Thanks Lestor, Susana, and Casita do Cantinho! You Rock! See you another time.

Nestor and Susanna are terrific hosts, and the accommodations are excellent. It is the most quiet and beautiful place.

I have been in a more comfortable bed, and the driveway was a challenge, but it's still soo worth it

This is really a paradise house - it is so peaceful and quiet in there and the views are amazing. It feels like you are alone in the world - life changing experience. The house is very stylish and well-equipped with all the necessities. You have a large territory coming together with the house, including forest, terrace, view points. The drive to the nearest beach takes about 10 minutes and to the city is around 15 minutes. The hosts are very welcoming and willing to help with any questions/requests.

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I cannot say enough great things about the Casita - Cantinho do Paraiso!!! 10 out of 10! I would live there forever if I could! The house is absolutely beautiful and the surroundings are breathtaking. Your own little slice of paradise in Santa Maria. My husband and I stayed here for 3 nights and it truly was magical. The home, the views, the sunsets, the forest, the donkeys, the stars at night! Don't think, just book it! They have a Villa also that sleeps 4, we are already talking about coming back next year and bringing the kids. Susana and Nestor, thank you for being wonderful hosts too, so incredibly kind and helpful! We will see you again!

Nothing! Everything was perfect!

What a lovely home, in an even more beautiful setting! We could not have asked for a nicer place to spend a relaxing week of vacation. The views from the Casita were even better than the pictures. Additionally, the grounds have a nice small trail system and garden with several outdoor seating options. Great communication from Susana, before and during our stay. Thank you to Paulo for greeting us on arrival and ensuring we were having a good stay! The Casita has everything you need to cook, including a traditional outdoor grill. The washer and clothes line were much appreciated. If you are looking for a place to relax, look no further!

It was outstandingly gorgeous and the surroundings were breathtaking.

This casita is delightful, with everything one needs, and in a wonderful location. The hosts are super helpful, very welcoming and keen to assist in any way. We had a very relaxing couple of days here and highly recommend it

The drive was a bit un-nerving, especially after arriving in the dark. But after that it was fine.

Casita is a special place, the location is spectacular with a beautiful view from the top of the ocean. The house is beautiful, equipped with all possible comforts and elegantly furnished, a house in which we would liked to stay many more days. We were greeted by very kind owners and we keep beautiful memories of our stay. "Casita" is a true paradise in the Azores Islands, a place we hope to be able to return soon!!

Nothing, all is perfect!

We had the best welcone !! The view is anazing and the hosts are super nice !! We love our stay in the casita and the forest is nice to walk and relax!! Do the bee workshop it is very nice experience!!

This is a really amazing place, you are alone on a hill with a magnificent view, it's stunning. All what you'll need will be there, from a little coffee for your first morning, to a little pasta, rice, condiments to cook, vinegear, oil, there is just everything and plenty of plates, and other things to make nice food up there. If you want to grill, there are 3 grill places, with a principal one near the house, with a water access nearby which is just so practical. Nearby a nice little table to sit down, have your meal outside, but there is also two others spots to eat. The bed and all linens are really comfortable you'll sleep like in cloud :) They also have a washing machine and dish washing machine, there is just everything. It's perfect ! If you like animals, there is an old lovely donkey lady around named Buddhi, she is really nice and love humans, we had some great walks with her. 😍 (she doesn't like to go up ) Just Amazing place, go there you won't regret.

Susana met us at the property, and was extremely welcoming. She really went above and beyond to make sure that we had a great stay. We loved meeting Buddhi the donkey. We were blown away by the views from the property, we got really lucky with the weather :)

We accidentally arrived two hours early, and so the gate wasn't open yet, so just make sure you are accurate when you let them know what time you will arrive. :)

Nice espresso machine, some breakfast cereal and milk provided. Well-equipped kitchen. Very comfortable bed, loved the bathtub conversion. The location is spectacular.

There is no source of heat or dehumidification outside of the bedroom. The main room needs some kind of space heater or fireplace. Also a chair or two in the main room would enhance the experience. Better description of the challenging access driveway needs to be provided if the weather is poor.

Fantastic place to relax, stunning view across the island and sea, discreet and very helpful staff, spacious areal with love to the detail - the pictures don‘t exaggerate!

Incredible view - unique spot, beautiful interior and a truly magical place. Susana and Néstor were very kind and great hosts. They informed us about great places and restaurants and gave great tips. The kitchen equipment was great and the apartment was furnished with much love and detail.

Since the casita is very integrated in the beautiful nature, mosquito nets on the windows would be an upgrade for the future to easily ventilate the apartment even at night - to keep the insects away.

This is a unique stunning location. The view from the house is like you are perched on the ledge above the world. Early mornings and early evenings are especially magical, when the sky and the air around you constantly change. The house is well stocked and has everything for a comfortable stay. Nestor created a beautiful garden and space.

This is the place you want to stay longer, while visiting Santa Maria. The house has got the best possible location to visit the whole island and offers stunning views of the area. And those sunsets… There is a large premises that’s “yours” to explore and use. You’ve got several benches to view the sunset, tiny tree house for children to play, a bed in the woods, a spot to relax and meditate among the garden (with lovely smelling flowers). There are multiple paths to go. It’s like you own botanical garden in your backyard. As for the house it’s in perfect condition, very well designed, with all the furniture and equipment one needs, even for a longer stay. The bathroom is awesome! And there is a separate bathtub with a romantic view of the stars above. The owners are awesome people, very helpful. They can arrange all kind of activities for you and also help to get along the island. With some luck (or charm) you can organize together a big barbecue and a lot about the history of the place and the island.

The beginning of the road up to the house - you need to be extra cautious here, then it gets better and it goes up high, so you need to get used to it ;)