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Fifth Rico, Comfort seaside

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Pool
Exterior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 92153 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Fifth Rico, Comfort seaside

Come and enjoy the third island in a quiet and cozy place like Quinta Rico. With a total area of ​​approximately 200 m2, it has 11 rooms, 2 double rooms, 1 double room with and double beds, 1 single room and 2 bathrooms. Large fully equipped kitchen, living room and fireplace. Equipped with TV / DVD, Hi-fi, internet, refrigerator and washer / dryer, Hairdryer, ironing board and iron.

It has a total area of ​​about 4000 m2 in orchards. On Thursday will find apples, oranges, black hearts, banana trees, small gardens and a small vineyard. Chickens, ducks, turkeys and pigs freely in the orchards. The farm is located on the north coast of the Island, in the Town of Quatro Ribeiras. This parish is located on a rocky massive beachfront in high quota, it is crossed by four rivers, Ribeira Grande, Small Ribeira, Ribeira Seca and Ribeira do Almeida, a fact that gives it its name. According to history, this was the landing place of the Portuguese explorers and the first settlement of the island. The farm is well located about 250m from the Town center, about 200 meters from the supermarket and 500 m from the bathing area of ​​Quatro Ribeiras, commonly called Natural Pools of Quatro Ribeiras. At about 5 km you will also find the famous natural swimming pools of the Parish of biscuits. Despite its location in the north, Quinta is only 14 kilometers from Lajes Airport and 17km from the city of Praia da Vitória. The city of Angra do Creek is located about 21 km south taking just 25 minutes drive from the interior of the island where you can watch the beautiful location scenery and flora, as well as the brave bulls grazing land used in famous rope bullfights of Terceira Island. Every year on the first Wednesday and Thursday of August there is the traditional running of the bulls the rope in the village of Quatro Ribeiras, which can be observed from Thursday.

Come relax in this natural paradise still preserved and decorated with small pieces of time to relax and enjoy their privacy ..

Welcome and enjoy Terceira Island in a quiet and cozy place like Quinta Rico. The property has total area of ​​5000m2 Which of about 4000 m2 in orchards. In the farm you will find a variety of fruit trees such as apple, oranges and banana trees. There is Also a small garden and a small vineyard, some animals such as chickens, ducks, turkeys and rabbits. During the months of September and October you may Participate in picking fruit. Come relax in this natural paradise still preserved and decorated with small pieces of time where you can relax and enjoy your privacy.

The house was rebuilt in the 80's after an earthquake hit the island. Then it was acquired and improved by the current owners for more comfort and current requirements. With a total area of ​​approximately 200 m2, the house has 11 rooms, 2 double bedrooms, 1 bedroom with 2 double beds, one single and 2 bathrooms. The large kitchen is fully equipped. The living room has a fireplace and is fully furnished with a TV / DVD player, Wi-Fi, fridge and washer / dryer, hair dryer, iron and ironing board.

Thursday Rico is located on the northern Coast of Terceira Island, in the small village of Quatro Ribeiras. It's situated on a rocky massive seafront at high elevation, and is crossed by four small rivers; Ribeira Grande Ribeira Small, Ribeira Seca and the Almeida Ribeira (This where the village gets it's name from). According to history, this was the landing place of the Portuguese explorers and the first settlement of the island. Thursday Rico is located about 250m from the village Centre. About 200 meters from the market and 500 meters from the bathing area of ​​Quatro Ribeiras commonly called the natural pools. These natural pools are in a high cliff zone, Which is classified as a Community Interest Zone and is surrounded by abundant endemic flora typical of forests in the Macaronesian laurel forest. These rock formations, where the pools Were formed, originate from solidified lava, known the basaltic rock. For centuries They Have Been continuously shaped by the crashing waves forming depressions and cavities que seawater Occupies now. This area Receives the water from the river Ribeira Urzal, Were harnessed water is used to fuel the existing water mills. These pools Provide good conditions for bathing and are equipped with toilets and showers facilities, bar and surveillance. At 5km one can also find the famous natural swimming pools in the small village of biscuits. Despite its northern location, the Farm is only 14 km from Lajes Airport and 17km from the town of Praia da Vitória. The town of Angra do Heroismo is located about 21 km south taking just 25 minutes drive from the interior of the island where you can observe the beautiful landscapes and local flora, as well as land used for grazing of bulls for the famous rope bullfights of Terceira Island. Every year on the first Wednesday and Thursday of August there is the traditional rope bullfight in the village of Quatro Ribeiras, Which can be seen from the house.

Property manager

Hugo Rico

Languages

English, Portuguese

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Scuba diving nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,153 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 7:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Fifth Rico Comfort Seaside
Fifth Rico, Comfort Seaside Praia da Vitoria
Fifth Rico, Comfort Seaside Private vacation home
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About the area

Map
Praia da Vitoria, Praia da Vitória

What's nearby

  • Praia das 4 Ribeiras - 6 min walk
  • Reserva Florestal Natural Parcial do Biscoito da Ferraria - 4 min drive
  • Reserva Florestal Parcial da Serra de S. Barbara e dos Misterios Negros - 10 min drive
  • Terceira Island Golf Club - 13 min drive
  • Algar do Carvao - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Angra do Heroismo (TER-Lajes Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caneta - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪O Raul - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bar do Abismo - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Setentas Place - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lava Preta - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fifth Rico, Comfort seaside pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fifth Rico, Comfort seaside?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fifth Rico, Comfort seaside?

Check-out is at 7:00 AM.

Where is Fifth Rico, Comfort seaside located?

Situated by the ocean, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Praia das 4 Ribeiras and Reserva Florestal Natural Parcial do Biscoito da Ferraria. Reserva Florestal Parcial da Serra de S. Barbara e dos Misterios Negros and Lagoa do Junco are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Fifth Rico, Comfort seaside Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Visiting Family
The house was big, cozy, comfortable and clean. The grounds are well cared for and just gorgeous! Loved everything about it, quite charming!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great overall experience
Overall we really enjoyed our stay. Check in was easy , we were welcomed with a basket of goodies. The location of the property was awesome. The property was very big which made it nice for the kids to run around and burn energy. The swings were a hit for our kids as well. The pool was nice, the hot tub wasn’t very hot, it would have been nice to have some sort of control to heat it up some. The sauna was awesome and easy to operate. It was a little uncomfortable sharing the outside property with other guests but we made it work. The parking on the property was nice. The inside of the house was spacious, it made me a little nervous that there was a lot of decorations around, with kids, but the owners let us know if we needed to move any breakable items we were welcome to. A few cons for the inside- the upstairs got very warm, although there are 2 ac units down stairs (which keeps the downstairs cool) the upstairs got stuffy. We did open the windows but they didn’t have screens so we didn’t leave them open for too long. The beds were very firm. It was great having a washer and dryer however it was a little difficult to operate, a usual manual (in multiple languages would be nice. We didn’t realize you have to empty the water on the dryer so we kept wondering why our clothes were not drying. Overall we were very happy and would stay here again!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

luis o.

Liked: Cleanliness
the place to stay in terceira!
The place is awesome. great for families!!!!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

andrew c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
We rented this as a staycation on island with a few friends and it was perfect. We had a relaxing time, and enjoyed the pool, the fireplace, and the outdoor grill. The owner was very friendly and helpful and the sunsets were 10/10.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

James P.

Farm Living
My wife and I spent three nights in this farmhouse during July 2016. Overall, it was fun and very different than we are used to. There are chickens, turkeys, hens, roosters, ducks, etc. outside. The owner, Hugo visits each day at dusk to feed them and take care of them and makes sure that everything is well. He leaves a cellphone in the residence so that you can call him if there is a problem. Now, about the place. This is a LARGE house. We found it alittle musty but limited ourselves to a small section of the house so that we could stay organized and utilize the one A/C Unit located in the kitchen that seemed to cool that area of the house adequately. The home comes with an electrically operated gate to the driveway which allowed easy access to the car when coming and going. As far as the location of the house, we found it to provide us with an authentic sense of Azorean culture. There is a cattle farm across the street and we could watch the daily work go on from the front terrace in the morning and late afternoon. There is a convenience store within a 5 minute walk from the home. We were able to find a very inviting local restaurant, " O'Pedro's" only a 5 minute drive away and we ate there every night. We also found ourselves taking advantage of the Natural Pools of Quatro Riberias that were also only a 5 minute drive away. The house is centrally located on the North coast and easy to find. Overall, we were satisfied with our stay here and would recommend it to others. We also found the rental price to be very affordable. We are giving this five stars based on the idea that we feel we got what we paid for if not more, and certainly will never forget the fun of living in this unique farm house for a few days.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Dino K.

Great stay
We felt very welcome when we arrived at the house: it was clean and there was a basket with cheese, jam and bread etc. The house is great and the owners were polite and very friendly, solving any problem there was (broken lamp). We got eggs from the chickens in the backyard. We enjoyed our stay for five days very much in a beatiful Terceira, with its own habits. We especially liked the Imperios and the natural swimmingpools nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

A taste of village life close to amazing ocean pools.
Quinta Rico provides a charming and comfortable island experience, modern convenience with a farmhouse feel, down to country decor and handmade quilts. Hugo greeted us graciously on arrival, with farm eggs and bread and milk in the fridge. The house is on the "main" road that runs around the island but in a very quiet village within a few minutes walk to beautiful ocean pools for swimming, with a small local market for basics. The only sound besides the occasional passing traffic is roosters crowing, birds singing and the village dogs. A spacious kitchen and table made for memorable meal times. It is a beautiful half hour drive across the island into Angra, and feels like a retreat to return to the quiet pace of the village with views of the sun setting over the ocean after a day out sightseeing. A very relaxing vacation. Thank you for sharing a piece of Azorean paradise!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2016

4/10 Poor

pamela b.

Not what we expected
The bathroom next to the laundry area smelled like a cesspool. We had to keep the door shut, because the whole house would reek of feces. There were ants and centipedes everywhere. We were under the impression that we would have fresh eggs, but the landlord told us we could only have eggs the first day. She also 'popped' in to tell us not to drink too much?! We had a bottle of wine on the table from the wine museum! Wouldn't rent from them again.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2016

10/10 Excellent

Philipp H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Toller Aufenthalt!
Wir waren nicht die einfachsten Gäste doch Hugo Rico und seine Eltern haben sich bestens um uns gekümmert. Wir wurden mit einem liebevollen Korb mit lokalen Spezialitäten begrüßt und wenn es Probleme gab waren die Gastgeber sofort zur Stelle. Das Haus ist wirklich schön und gepflegt. Leider stellenweise nicht ganz sauber aber damit kommt man klar. Alles in allem ein schöner Aufenthalt!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ana Sofia T.

Excelente casa para famílias...
Gostamos muito da casa... Desde a simpatia ao gosto de bem receber. A ilha da terceira é magnifica e contamos lá voltar ;-)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

pierre P.

tres bon accueil .maison tres confortable chargée d'histoires
Nous avons été très très bien accueillis.nous avions des œufs frais de la basse cours voisines .La maison est très agréables,spacieuse et bien conçue.Nous avons pu faire un séjour formidable dans une ile extraordinaire et encore méconnu . Un peuple authentique et simple connaissant le sens du partage et de l'accueil . La convivialité et l'espace de cette maison chargées d'une histoire familiale (maison ayant appartenue à la grand mère, et la déco en conséquence). Verger autour de la maison avec des pommes délicieuses. Barbecue pret a l'emploi avec du bon bois sec faisant de belles braises pour les grillades de viandes ou de poissons
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jose Manuel R.

Beleza da Terceira
Muito recomendado em particular para grupos que pretendam sociabilizar. Óptima localização, junto às melhores piscinas naturais da ilha( biscoitos) Acolhedora, muito limpa, muito espaçosa, bem decorada, tem contacto com animais e natureza. Grelhador exterior e parqueamento. Bom preço e boa recepção. Alojamento de alta qualidade.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jose H.

Experiencia incrivel
Lugar extraordinario a todos os niveis: localização, confortável, acolhedor, muito limpo. O Sr Hugo bastante simpatico e bastante disponivel. Permanecemos 9 pessoas em 3 dias, com idades compreendidas entre 18 e 58 anos e a opiniao é unânime: NOTA 10 Muito obrigada Sr Hugo
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Maria Regina V.

Excelente
Donos simpáticos, boa localização...... Aconselho 👍

10/10 Excellent

Trond W.

Schönes Haus, schöne Lage, freundlicher Vermieter
Wir würden jederzeit wieder dieses Haus mieten (sehr schöne Lage, schönes großes Haus, nahegelegenes tolles Naturbad mit Pool, guter Ausgangspunkt für weitere Erkundungen der Insel, sehr freundlicher Vermieter).
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Gladys S., Rua da Trapa, Nº 39 - S. João de Loure

Casa Linda da Ribeira
A descrição do anuncio corresponde à localização, a casa é grande, com boas condições para umas boas férias. Estava tudo limpo, roupas de camas e toalhas de banho em bom estado e limpo. A existência de tudo necessário para a cozinha, casa de banho e outros objectos de decoração da casa lindos. Recomendaria com toda a certeza a um amigo.