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Kings' Retreat
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Kings' Retreat provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 483 sq m
Popular amenities
- Washer
- Outdoor Space
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Kings' Retreat
Retiro dos Reis, a traditional house that has been restored and adapted to local accommodation, is located in the town of Horta on Faial Island, Azores. It is located in a central area, close to the sea station, which is about 5 minutes' walk away. This place is the ideal starting point for visiting Faial Island and enjoying its magnificent landscapes, as well as enjoying the various activities related to nature (diving, fishing, cetacean watching and hiking, etc ...)
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the house: WiFi
Food and drink
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Designated smoking areas
- Note from host: sò no exterior
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near a hospital
- Near the bay
- Near the marina
Things to do
- Cycling nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Whale watching 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
- Unit size: 893 square feet
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Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Sò no exterior
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
Property Registration Number 1042
Property is also known as
Retreat Kings House Horta
Retreat Kings House
Retreat Kings Horta
Retreat Kings
Retiro dos Reis
Retiro dos Reis
Kings' Retreat Horta
Retreat of the Kings
Kings' Retreat Private vacation home
Kings' Retreat Private vacation home Horta
About the neighborhood
Horta is home to this vacation home. Horta Historic Center and Fort of Santa Cruz are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Pico Island Vineyard Culture and Porto Pim Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, motor boating, and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. Visit our Horta travel guide
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Horta, Açores
What's nearby
- Horta Historic Center10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Fort of Santa Cruz16 min walk - 1.3 km
- Peter's Scrimshaw Museum19 min walk - 1.6 km
- Horta Harbour2 min drive - 2.0 km
- Porto Pim Beach2 min drive - 2.0 km
Getting around
- Horta (HOR)11 min drive
Restaurants
- KFC3 min drive
- Ah! Boca Santa4 min walk
- Oceanic16 min walk
- snack- bar ilha azul7 min drive
- Peter Café Sport18 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Kings' Retreat pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Kings' Retreat ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Kings' Retreat ?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Kings' Retreat located?
Situated in Horta, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Igreja do Santíssimo Salvador da Horta, Horta Regional Museum, and Museu de Arte Sacra da Horta. Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Carmo and Horta Historic Center are also within 15 minutes.
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Kings' Retreat Reviews
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