Smoking friendly vacation rentals in Vila do Maio

We so enjoyed staying at this lovely apartment in Maio! We especially appreciated the generous space and the lovely porch, with chairs for sitting and looking out toward the ocean. There are lots of nearby restaurants, so we didn't use the kitchen much, but it's well-equipped for home cooking. The apartment is near two beaches - the public beach that's very close is good for swimming, and Ponta Preta, a 10 minute walk away, is lovely for long walks by a beautiful ocean. Hans-Peter is a super helpful host, with lots of knowledge about Maio; the airport pick-up was especially helpful! We'd certainly stay here again.

So beautiful. The pool is mega! Very central, a mini market next door. We stayed for a week and had endured it longer. ❤️ Communication online was not optimal on site, but everything worked wonderfully. Thank you for everything

The hosts were so gracious and accommodating. The apartment has everything you need for a relaxing getaway on this beautiful island.

We spent a week here and it was excellent. The house is basic but comfy. The property is very calm and since the studio is on a side path, not many people walk in front. The pool and it's view on the ocean and sunset is just breathtaking. The beach down a few stairs is super nice and easy sandy access to swim. When snorkeling you can spot some very nice fish and rock formation. The property is minutes away from the center, shops and food places. Make sure to try "Cha-cha Chicken" (location on G.maps, just 1 minute walk) and the tuna (atum) at the restaurant on the Fort José. The welcoming was great, the staff is very friendly. There was no welcome basket for us at arrival but it is not important. We got picked up at the port by someone with a Stella Maris sign (which is the name of the property). Pick up was fast and no issues there. Overall very nice stay and would recommend to anyone looking for peace, great swimming experiences and easy access to town.

I only stayed at this property for one night through Airbnb, but the experience was so positive that I decided to extend the stay privately. The accommodation is perfect: attention to detail, very clean, with a breathtaking sea view. A corner of peace and beauty, ideal for relaxing and enjoying the island. The host was friendly and helpful. Highly recommended, I'd be happy to come back!

During the booking process I found communication was difficult! But we had a nice stay at Stella Maris. The shuttle service was perfect. The apartment was clean, the wifi was not good but we got a new router and there was hot water in the shower. A nice terrace to sit outside. The location is perfect, as is the swimming pool and the nearby beach. A 10-minute walk takes you to the city beach and the main street. The promised refreshment was not there and the tip to put down a kettle. The staff was very friendly and involved, speaking some English would be useful. All in all, we had enjoyed our stay!

Hanspeter was a accommodating host and we are grateful for his energetic organizational support ahead of our trip. The bungalows are very nicely decorated and extremely clean. They are located on the outskirts of the village, it is only a few minutes walk to the beach and there is a little more peace in the evening than in the village center. If you are looking for relaxation and tranquility paired with warm climate, Maio and Hanspeter will not be disappointed!

Love this place I recommend and I will definitely 👍 came back 🙏🏾❤️👌

I recommend this place to all future visitors, sea view, nice locations, property, free Wi-Fi, saltwater pool, shop 2 minutes walk away,great place to rest.

Hans Peter answered to all our messages and questions in a really short time. He was at the Docks to pick us up at 8 am, even though we didn't manage to contact him the day before, as arranged. He showed us the town and made sure we had everything we needed at the apartment. On the last day he offered to take us to the airport.