O Lagar do Avô, Property Manager

The Kiwi House property includes the main house Os Ferrerinhos, the house O Lagar do Avô and the studio O Miminho, with independent use, being able to accommodate a total of 16 guests in the three accommodations. The main house was built in the 1930s and was more recently expanded and adapted for tourist accommodation, ensuring comfort conditions and sustainability principles in energy, water and waste management, but preserves several elements of authenticity of rural houses from the mid-20th century, namely furniture, windows, doors, floors and ceilings. The second building has a more modern construction, but preserves an authentic wine press in the living room, which was used for decades by the family and which today invokes the memory of the grandfather. The property has been in the family for three generations and has been a family home and a usual meeting point for grandparents, children and grandchildren, especially at Christmas. This property is located in a rural environment that maintains traditional cultivation practices and has a wide view of the surrounding agricultural lands and mountains. O Lagar do Avô is an independent accommodation unit with an area of 100 m2 and comprises a main bedroom on the ground floor with a double bed (1.4 x 2.0m) and a bedroom on the upper floor with three single beds (0.9 x 1.8 m), as well as a living room, two bathrooms, a kitchenette and a terrace with a view of the agricultural lands and mountains. This accommodation is equipped with air conditioning, washing machine, dishwasher, refrigerator, stove, microwave and kitchen utensils, as well as bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi, TV with international channels, and other amenities to provide a pleasant and relaxed stay LOCATION The property is located in a rural area surrounded by agricultural land, near the centre of the village of São Jorge, in the northern part of Madeira Island. A few kilometres away, there are impressive cliffs, mountains and Laurissilva forest for nature lovers and hikers, as well as other attractions. About 1500 metres away, a recommended walking trail begins, Levada do Rei. Within a 1500-metre radius, it is possible to find restaurants and cafés. A grocery store is located 950 metres away. The property has easy access to the main road axes. OBSERVATIONS A car is recommended for this location. The accommodation does not have parking, but it is possible to park on the roadside near the entrance. As it is a rural area, there is potential for noise caused by dogs and other domestic animals on neighbouring properties. There are also insects in the vicinity that may be attracted by food scraps. Cleaning is done before guests’ arrival and then a weekly maintenance cleaning is carried out, which includes changing bed linen and towels. An increase in the number of guests implies a price increase of up to 10% per person. CONDITIONS 1. Parties and behaviours that disturb the peace and well-being of neighbours are not permitted, especially between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM when neighbourhood noise is prohibited. 2. An online check-in form will be sent to collect essential identification data for check-in, arrival time and mode of transport, which must be submitted by guests at least two days before arrival. 3. Self check-in with flexible arrival time is available through a key safe whose code is created and sent on the day of arrival. For in-person check-in, scheduling of time is required and the waiting time is 60 minutes, after which a new time may be scheduled according to our availability. 4. Guests may be asked to present an identification document upon arrival and provide missing identification data to comply with legal requirements. 5. Guests must inform about allergies, conditions or special needs before or immediately after booking to verify compliance and take appropriate measures.