Stellam Pool and private beach - Vila Do Maio, Vila Do Maio, Cape Verde Islands - Beach Houses - Long & Short Term - ID: 33844
| Type of Accommodation | |
| Reference Nr : | 33844 |
| Category / Type : | Beach Houses / Long & Short Term |
| Star Rating : | No Rating |
| Prices & Rates | |
| Rates From : | € 420 |
| Rates Comments : | Low season €60 a night €420 a week (Approx £360) - 1st May to 31st October High season €75 a night €525 a week (Approx £450) - 1st November to 30th April Payment Terms •Deposit of 25% required on booking •Balance due 56 days prior to booking (if less it is due immediately) •Breakage deposit of €100 refunded 14 days after stay (Alternatively you can choose to pay a €30 non refundable breakage waver) •There is a €25 Supplement per person if more than 2 people staying to cover additional costs such as water, electricity, cleaning & laundry. Charges for cancellations •8 weeks = deposit + 20% •6 weeks = deposit + 40% •4 weeks = deposit + 60% •2 weeks = deposit + 80% •1 weeks = deposit + 100% |
| Location & Area | |
| City / Town : | Vila Do Maio |
| Suburb : | Stellam |
| District : | Maio |
| Region / Area : | Vila Do Maio |
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| Country : | Cape Verde Islands |
| Accommodation Character | |
| Temperament : | Sea View |
| Bedrooms : | 2 |
| Bathrooms : | 1 |
| Accommodation Description | |
| Description : | Two bedroom villa, fifteen meters from the cliff top overlooking the sea with an infinity pool. Comfortable modern and spacious with direct access to a private beach. Two minutes walk from the town, five minutes walk from the main beach and 10 minutes from the airport by car. Secluded, quiet, tranquil and un spoilt. It is only a ten minute flight (or 1 hr boat trip) from Praia the capital city of Cape Verde Low season €60 a night €420 a week (Approx £360) - 1st May to 31st October High season €75 a night €525 a week (Approx £450) - 1st November to 30th April Inside the property The property sleeps six people and comprises two bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a kitchen dining area, a large open plan living room and an outside terrace. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything needed for self catering including: solid wood dining table with six chairs, refrigerator, cooker with hob. For outside dining there is a table with four chairs. In the living room there is a double sofa bed, two sofas and a stereo with CD and mp3 player. The living area has a satellite TV and many sockets for phone, internet & power. (At the time of writing internet still being connected, please confirm this with the owner) The bathroom comes with towels and hairdryer etc. For the full inventory. Outside the property The development comprises twenty detached villas, fifteen semidetached bungalows and seven apartments. The property has a large terrace and its own private garden. Due to its location and aspect it is sheltered from the prevailing trade winds so it is warm, even in the winter months. It is also exceptionally quiet as no traffic is allowed in the development and there are only a few flights a week from small planes. There are also rules governing noise. During the day there is a day guard whose duty is also to maintain the common areas and keep the pool clean. During the night there is a night guard to watch over the properties. The development has its own desalination plant for the production of clean fresh water. The Beaches There is a private beach only accessible by villa owners down steps built into the cliff. The steps to this beach are on the other side of the pool that can be seen from the bedroom window, about fifty meters from the villa. On the other side of the local beach is the town of Vila Do Maio. A short walk down through the town brings you out on the main street over looking the long white sandy main beach. Climate & Weather The climate is tropical and dry. The average daytime temperature remains around 25°C and whilst there are highs and lows due to the influence from the Ocean, the changes do not exceed 10°C. The sea temperature is between 21°C in February and March up to 25°C in September and October. Rainfall is, unfortunately for the farmers, very rare. The sea temperature is several degrees warmer than the Canaries. The Islands can be windy, particularly the north-easterly Trade Wind can be strong, however this keeps temperatures and humidity lower and encourages some exciting water sports. Activities - snorkeling and scuba diving - sailing, surfing and windsurfing - walking and trekking – cycling - bird watching - fishing (big game, shore and salt water fly). Description of Maio Island The terrain around Maio is made up of forests in the northern part and the dry island desert dominates the rest of the area around Maio. A small salt marsh is situated to the northwest. The mountains including a view of Monte Batalha dominates the northwest. The population has doubled between 1990 and 2005. The GDP for the town is between low and middle range and living standards outside the dev elopement are between low and moderate. Description of Vila Do Maio town Vila do Maio, is a town in the southwestern part of the island of Maio in southeastern Cape Verde. It is the main urban settlement of the island, and also seat of the Maio Municipality. The town is still (colloquially) known by its old name, Porto Inglês (Portuguese for "English port" in which was founded, Cape Verdean Creole: Port’ Inglês), in opposition of the older Porto Português (present day Calheta). The town is the 14th largest city in Cape Verde after Picos. Vila do Maio is linked with the island's highway serving the eastern and the northern portions of the island especially to Pedro Vaz and Morrinho. Vila do Maio has a port with ferry routes to the island of Santiago. Ferry A new fast ferry service is running from Praia to Maio three days a week, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. For the latest Maio travel info and time tables Car Hire Care hire is not usually needed on Maio Bicycle Hire Local cycle hire can be arranged there are 8 bicycles it's 1000 a day, 2500 for 3 days and 5000 for 1 week + a deposit of 5000 for each bicycle Directions Collection from the airport is included in the price of your stay Key collection instructions Keys will be given to you on collection from the airport Booking process •Enquiry sent with requested dates. (Or use instant CC booking online) •Response made to the enquiry if needed & Any questions answered •Booking made •Rental contract signed •Booking deposit taken by agreed payment method •Confirmation that funds & contract have been received •Calendar marked as “booked” for the dates specified •Balance due at least 56 days prior to rental date •Confirmation that final payment received •Directions and key collection details sent •Holiday enjoyed (We hope!) •Departure, house cleaned, laundry done, keys returned •Inventory done security deposits returned •Gust book signed and review made on stay |
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| Tags : | Stellam Maio, Sea Front HOliday Home Maio, Vila do Maio |
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