Casinha do Barreiro – a private holiday cottage in Santa Maria Azores

The Cottage

Escape to Casinha do Barreiro, a cosy private 2 bedroom cottage in the countryside of Santa Barbara on Santa Maria Island, Azores. Sleeping up to 4 guests, the cottage is surrounded by a large garden and offers beautiful views across Pico Alto, The Atlantic and Santa Barbara. It is a peaceful base for exploring the island, with hiking trails, viewpoints and the nature reserve of São Lourenco Bay all close by. Whether you are looking for a quiet getaway, an active hiking holiday, a family break or somewhere to work remotely with reliable high-speed WiFi, Casinha do Barreiro gives you your own private space to experience Santa Maria at your own pace.

Santa Maria

Explore Santa Maria from Casinha do Barreiro. The cottage is approximately 450 metres from Miradouro do Barreiro and the start of the Fajazinha Trail, 20 minute walk from Santa Barbara village and around a 5 minute drive from São Lourenço Bay. Santa Maria is known for its beautiful beaches, dramatic coastline, hiking trails and sunny climate. Casinha do Barreiro provides a very comfortable base from which to discover the island

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Meet your Host

Greetings and a warm welcome from the island of Santa Maria, Azores. I’m Aideen, your gracious host throughout your stay at Casinha do Barreiro. After sailing around the world for 20 years I came to settle on the island of Santa Maria and the parish of Santa Barbara in 2021.