Casa da Rocha de Baixo by an island apart

We were looking for a remote location in a beautiful area. This Villa was exactly what we wanted. The drive in and out is demanding, so we planned our day accordingly and only left the Villa once per day

We initially really liked this holiday house, especially because of its beautiful location right by the sea. Unfortunately, our experience quickly turned negative. As soon as it rained, water started leaking heavily from three different spots in the ceiling – within one night, we filled 2–3 glasses just from the dripping water. There was also a strong musty, moldy smell throughout the house. The bathroom was much smaller than expected and not shown in any photos, which felt misleading. The biggest issue, however, was the location and access. The road to the house is extremely steep and dangerous. Due to bad weather, a storm caused a landslide, and we were effectively trapped, unable to leave. We had to coordinate with the fire brigade and civil protection services to get out safely. Given the safety concerns, we tried to arrange alternative accommodation, but the hosts showed no understanding or support. There was no compensation offered – neither a replacement stay nor even a partial refund, despite the serious issues. Overall, very disappointing and stressful experience.

If you like to stay far away from the crowd, book this beautiful house. The only noise you hear are the waves of the ocean. Beautiful spot. Nice house with all you need. Well equiped kitchen. Nice living room and terrace. Small and simple bathroom.

We have really enjoyed this beautiful place and house en oceanview. This was very peaceful in spite of or thanks to the noise of the Ocean. The only thing we didn’t like was the early mail of the check-out at half of the week! That’s not our responsibility and we are just enjoying our holiday . Greetings Magchiel en Jenny

Very nice spot. Nice for reading a book/ resting. But if you really want to discover the island i would recommend another stay as well.