Casa Das Ilhas

Location: Lombo comprido, santo antao, Paul, cv

Star Rating: 8.9 Stars

Property Type: Bed and breakfasts

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Check-out: 01:00 PM

Amenities & Facilities

• Non-smoking rooms
• Restaurant
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• Luggage storage
• Express check-in/check-out
• Tour desk
• Car hire
• Packed lunches
• Currency exchange
• Private check-in/check-out
• Board games/puzzles
• Shuttle service (additional charge)
• Kid meals
• Outdoor furniture
• Coffee Shop on site
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Access to health care professionals
• Express check-in
• Free wired internet
• Internet access
• Private picnics
• Japanese garden
• Vegetarian menu options available
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle

Rooms Available

• Budget Double Room

  This double room features a pool with a view. Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower. The double room has a private entrance, a patio and garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Private entrance
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Plunge pool
  • Shallow end
  • Trash cans
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed

• Triple Room With Shared Bathroom

  The triple room offers a private entrance, a seating area, a terrace with garden views as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (3 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Additional toilet
  • Private entrance
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Socket near the bed

• Double Room with Private Bathroom

  This double room features a pool with a view. The double room provides a private entrance, a wardrobe, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 3 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Private entrance
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Plunge pool
  • Shallow end
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Fire extinguisher

• Comfort Quadruple Room

  This quadruple room provides a pool with a view. Providing free toiletries, this quadruple room includes a private bathroom with a shower. The quadruple room features a private entrance, a patio and garden views.

  Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Private entrance
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Plunge pool
  • Shallow end
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed

Guest Reviews

• Pavel (9/5): -
• Annie (8/5): -
• johannes (8/5): - Staff was nice. Owner had a bit of direct communication which looked a bit impolite at first but in the end all was arranged and you got proper information.
• Sylvie (8/5): -
• Oliver (9/5): Zeker een aanrader als je van prachtige natuur en vriendelijkheid houdt! - Prachtige locatie om te verblijven!! Heel gezellig om met de andere reizigers ervaringen te delen. Een super hulpzame host met goede tips!
• daniel (8/5): Insolite et merveilleux - tres bien Difficile à dire vu la spécificité de l'endroit
• Nicole (10/5): -
• Fanny (10/5): - The owner is literally the best person ever! She is welcoming and knowledgeable. She knows the island so well so it’s very easy to rely on her to know the different hiking paths for safety reasons. Photos are exactly the same as the property Nothing!
• GENEVIEVE (8/5): -
• Cindy (10/5): -
• Möhle (8/5): Toller Blick ins Paul Tal - Die Unterkunft ist einfach, belohnt jedoch mit einem tollen Blick über das Tal. Man muss sich bewusst sein, dass man für Ausflüge immer wieder eine Höhenmeter hinauf oder hinab laufen muss, um zur Straße zu kommen. Wer hier jedoch zum Wandern hinkommt, den stört das nicht. Das Frühstück war sehr lecker, beim ersten Abendessen waren wir weniger zufrieden und haben dann immer auswärts gegessen. Die Gastgeberin kümmert sich ganz wunderbar um die Gäste und ist immer erreichbar und ansprechbar und hilft, wo sie kann! Wir haben die Zeit sehr genossen! Die Insel ist großartig! Zum Bad gibt es leider keine richtige Tür, die man verschließen kann. Die Beschreibung auf booking war etwas irreführend - man kann zwischen Einzel- und Doppelbett wählen, am besten der Gastgeberin vorab noch einmal kommunizieren.
• henri (10/5): - Merveilleux endroit au milieu d'un des plus beaux coins du monde. What else ?
• Estela (10/5): -
• Kaja (10/5): A wondeful stay - They organized a taxi for us that picked us up in the port and took us to the starting point of the crater hike. The taxi then took our luggage to the accommodation and they collected it. This way we saved a lot of time (and energy). They also helped us bring the luggage back down at the check out and scheduled a bus for us. The wifi was a bit poor but they kept on fixing it. The shower had almost no pressure.
• Emanuela (10/5): - Man ist Mitten in der Natur. Super Ausgangspunkt für diverse Ausflüge. Die Inhaberin ist sehr hilfsbereit und hilft beim organisieren der Ausflüge. Kann ich nur empfehlen. Es gibt ein Getränkeautomat und man hat die Möglichkeit Wasser aufzufüllen. Die Preise sind normal. Frühstück beinhaltet diverse Sachen die selber gemacht werden. Das hab ich sehr geschätzt Ist natürlich alles sehr einfach gehalten, aber wenn man auf diese Insel kommt ist es sowieso für die Natur Ein Wasserkocher im Aufenthaltsraum wäre praktisch
• Janina (8/5): -
• Charlène (9/5): -
• Angela (9/5): Un lieu exceptionnel! - Emplacement au top, parfait pour faire les randonnées aux alentours. Katelijne est là pour vous donner toutes les informations et vous aider à organiser au mieux vos randonnées, si vous souhaitez faire de belles rencontres, foncez!
• Kristel (10/5): - L'emplacement et le cadre merveilleux. Le charme des logements et la piscine. Les rencontres sur place. Les recommandations de la patronne pour les randonnées et sa disponibilité Repas bien.
• Guest (10/5): -
• Laetitia (8/5): Authentic place to stay into Valley’s Paul - Really great location in Paul valley ! The room was basic but we slept very well. The owner is an energic woman with a strong personality but she is always present to provide help and share infos. Just no wifi into the room which can help to disconnect
• laurent (10/5): - Une belle ambiance ici et qui donne envie de rester ! Piscine bien agréable tout comme les conseils avisés de la boss !
• Nadine (10/5): - Catherine est une maîtresse femme mais avec un cœur énorme directive mais disponible à tous les clients elle est chaleureuse derrière un abord de femme à j'ai adoré cette personne et sa maman
• Véronique (10/5): - L accueil et la disponibilité de l hôtesse
• Marie (9/5): - L’ambiance, au moment des repas. L organisation des randonnées La vue extraordinaire Chambre simple L accès à l établissement est raide , mais pas de surprise ! On est prévenu
• Ulrike (9/5): - hübsches Ensemble, eingebettet in wunderbarer Natur gemeinsames sehr gutes Abendessen Hilfe bei Auswahl und Organisation von Wanderungen
• Nina (9/5): Besondere Unterkunft im schönen Paul-Tal - Einfache Unterkunft in optimaler Lage und mit tollem Ausblick. Die Inhaberin hilft wunderbar auf vielen Sprachen bei der Organisation von Ausflügen und Wanderungen aller Art. Die Unterkunft hat ein besonderes Flair! Wir können es nur empfehlen. Den ersten Abend würde ich auch dort Abendessen buchen. Ansonsten ist noch das Coral unweit sehr empfehlenswert. Die Wanderung im Xoxo-Tal ist mit das Schönste, was ich je gesehen habe. Unbedingt machen! Noch besser als Paul-Tal, wenn ma nicht viel Zweit hat. Auch Fontainhas ist irre! Durch die Lage in den Bergen ist alles recht klamm. Aber so ist es halt.
• Massimo Pescarollo (10/5): Ottima scelta nella valle di paul - Molto bella, più che delle foto, acqua calda, materassi comodi, ambiente conviviale.
• Patrick (9/5): - Super séjour, en pleine nature avec en prime l'organisation parfaite des randonnées par Catherine.
• ELISABETH (10/5): -
• Lea (8/5): -
• Romee (9/5): - Geweldig! Heel goed geholpen met de prachtige wandelroutes. Elke avond heerlijk gegeten met een gezellige groep. Top personeel!
• Nina (10/5): - Le lieu est exceptionnel, la qualité du petit déjeuner et du repas du soir également Rien
• Martin (10/5): - Kateline est une hôte qui facilite notre séjour à Santo Antao. Elle connaît l’île et ses habitants parfaitement ce qui facilite grandement nos balades ! Sur place la nourriture et le confort sont optimale ! Merci et à bientôt
• Granet (10/5): Hébergement fantastique au cœur de la ribeira do Paul. - Hébergement au milieu de la ribeira do Paul. Le calme absolu au milieu des bananiers, canne à sucre et papayiers. Idéal pour visiter la vallée depuis le cratère et aussi la côte. La propriétaire d'origine belge parle au moins 5 langues dont bien sûr Français. Chaque soir elle propose à chacun l'organisation de sa journée du lendemain (itineraire, transports...). Dîner chaque soir pris en commun avec les autres pensionnaires, très bonne ambiance. La difficulté du chemin d'accès à l'hébergement. Chemin qui monte beaucoup..mais le personnel nous porte les bagages. 😁 Peut-être bientôt un funiculaire 😉
• Eric Claeys 01 (9/5): Prima! - Mooie, gezellige b&b in een schitterende omgeving, met supervriendelijk personeel en management. Ook lekker gegeten en goed ontbeten.
• Kevin (10/5): - Superbe séjour chez Kateline, qui devait être 2 nuits et qui a fini en 7 nuits. Petit hôtel situé dans la montagne , avec une vue paradisiaque. En plein cœur de randonnées extraordinaire. Kateline est aux petits soins pour ses hôtes, ainsi que son équipe. Les repas le soir sont excellents . Petit déjeuner de qualité aussi. Venez découvrir santo antao à casa das ilhas , si vous aimez la randonnée et le trail, c'est le paradis ici. Merci encore kateline et votre équipe. A bientôt peut être 😉
• diana (10/5): Nous nous attendions pas quelque chose d’aussi, sympathique - Nous avons adoré l’ambiance, le dévouement de la propriétaire et le côté familial de cet hôtel, le petit déjeuner fait maison fait également partie des choses que nous avons le plus aimé
• Dominik (10/5): Super Hotel für diverse Wanderungen - Um das Hotel zu erreichen, muss man einen 10minütigen Fussmarsch bewältigen, dieser ist es aber wert. Um das Hotel ist es ruhig, grün und beschmückt mit Bananenbäumen. Das Hotel liegt mitten auf einer Wanderroute, womit diverse Touren möglich sind. Super Gastgeber welche mit diversen Tipps und Tricks Unterstützung bieten und z.B. Transporte organisieren. Das Frühstück ist super, nach Anmeldung kann man auch zu Abend essen welches auch überzeugt. Uns hat es an nichts gefehlt und empfehlen einen Besuch hier. -
• Ali (7/5): Fantastische locatie in de Paul vallei - Spectaculair mooie locatie! Leuke huisjes met terasje. Een gezamenlijke eettafel waar alle gasten ‘s avonds gezellig aanschuiven (eten wat de pot schaft). Prima ontbijt. Hele pittige klim vanaf de weg (kwartier klimmen, voor bagage kun je dragers regelen). Toen wij er waren was de eigenaresse er niet en sprak er niemand Engels (klein beetje Frans). Taxi regelen was heel ingewikkeld.
• Marcel (8/5): Eigenaresse doet veel moeite om het haar gasten helpen in raad en daad. - Prachtige ligging
• Claudia (10/5): Sitio recomendable 100%, si visitamos la isla se nuevo volveremos seguro, es un sitio mágico - Es un lugar increíble con mucha paz en medio de la naturaleza. Además, el personal es súper atento y la comida estaba riquísima, muchos de los productos del desayuno eran caseros y la comida de las cenas estaban increíbles. Si tuviera que decir algo es la forma del llegar al sitio, está en medio de la montaña, hay que subir un camino de piedras y si no eres una persona deportista (como yo) te puede costar un poco llegar, pero puedo asegura que merece la pena el sufrimiento :)
• Per Allan (8/5): - Atmosfæren og omgivelserne og udsigten. Manageren var meget kompetent og effektiv, men førte hyppigt højrøstede telefonsamtaler, også under måltiderne.
• Olivier (8/5): -
• Johanna (10/5): - Très très belle vue c’est exceptionnel, les repas le soir sont très conviviaux et permettent de faire des rencontres et d’échanger sur les différentes randonnées. Il est également possible de voir cela avec l’hôte qui nous renseigne sur les randos qui nous plaisent et nous propose un itinéraire selon nos besoins ! Rien
• Almut (10/5): -
• Yanis (10/5): Un petit coin de paradis dans une île paradisiaque. - Casa das ilhas présente tout ce que nous recherchions sur l’île. L’emplacement est idéal (il ne faut pas avoir peur de la montée avant d’arriver au logement, mais c’était bien indiqué avant la réservation) Les équipements, sont largement suffisant et la vue est incroyable de la chambre. Les repas étaient très bien bien qu’il manquait un tout petit peu en quantité pour moi (gros mangeur) mais c’était des bonnes assiettes. Concernant le petit déjeuné il était parfait.
• Tina (9/5): Ein wirklich toller Ort, wunderschön gelegen, wir wurden vorzüglich umsorgt. - Der Ausblick aus dem Fenster war ein Traum. Nachts war es so schön still, nur ab und zu ein Tiergeräusch. Die selbstgemachten Säfte und Konfitüren, das frisch gebackene Brot waren toll. Kathleen hat uns wunderbar beraten und umsorgt.
• Hugo (9/5): Geweldig verblijf in een feërieke omgeving als je niet uit bent op comfort. - De ontspannen sfeer en de spontane ontmoetingen, zoals bij het gezamenlijk avondmaal. De prachtige omgeving in een feëriek kader. De inzet van Kahelijne en haar team, en haar gewaardeerde bezorgdheid en tips. Ons viel het niet echt tegen maar weet dat je ongeveer 15 min naar boven moet klauteren om er te geraken, al wordt je bagage naar boven gedragen. De kamer en badkamer zijn basic en sommige eerder klein, dus misschien is dat niet voor iedereen weggelegd.
• Johanna (7/5): -
• Quisqueya Maria (9/5): Un lugar mágico - La amabilidad de Kateligna y de los trabajadores, las recomendaciones de rutas para hacer con niños, la localización, las cenas y desayunos en común. Al ir en familia nos alojó en el apartamento y no pudimos estar más a gusto. Acceder al sitio es un poco complicado por el camino, pero también forma parte del encanto.
• Roland (9/5): Je recommande - L'ambiance, le calme, Rien à redire 😊.
• sabrina (9/5): Parfait - Propriétaire au top ! De bon conseil pour les itinéraires et pour tout le monde . Ambiance conviviale avec repas commun le soir et les petits déjeuners. Belle vue et central pour la randonnée
• Rene (10/5): - Hier wird alles mit Leidenschaft gemacht 🌞🌻
• Justine (10/5): Un havre de paix au milieu de la vallée - Emplacement idyllique au milieu de la vallée. Il faut quand même être marcheur pour monter là haut mais ça vaut le coup. Un véritable havre de paix. Petit déjeuner et dîner très très bons. Katerine est d’une aide précieuse pour organiser les trajets et les randonnées. Elle vous aidera à coup sûr. Prenez des livres et des jeux de cartes ! Très peu de réseau mais ambiance pension sympa !
• Loreena (7/5): - L'emplacement est idéal pour commencer des randonnées, nous étions au coeur de l'île c'était très beau. L'accueil était bien, les employées très gentilles et les repas bons et copieux. La chambre était très humide et nous ne pouvions pas ouvrir les fenêtres la nuit dû à la multitude de grenouilles et grandes araignées au pas de la porte (en aucun cas l'auberge y est responsable évidemment), donc malheureusement nous avons mal dormi dans les draps humides. Et il faut savoir que la salle de bain/toilette ne dispose pas de porte, mais seulement de planches battantes comme dans un saloon.
• Guest (7/5): - As funcionárias Os acessos; sem ligação wi-fi no quarto; não aceita pagamento cartão
• Doriane (9/5): Dépaysement total dans les hauteurs - Le cadre de vie proposé est juste sublime, un hameau de quiétude et de nature pure. La gentillesse et la douceur de l'équipe ainsi que les conseils de Kateline sur les randonnées et les déplacements ont permis que ce séjour sur l'île soit encore plus appréciable et dur à quitter.
• Anja (8/5): Prachtige locatie, heel gastvrij en behulpzaam! - - -
• JOSÉ M. (9/5): Estupenda y especial!! - La ubicación y la atención de la señora para la realización de las rutas caminando por la zona. Facilidad de ampliar horario y llevarte tus maletas al punto final de la ruta del último día. El acceso es difícil por la pendiente y distancia desde la carretera, aparte de que no está iluminado por la noche.
• Nolan (10/5): Super séjour à la montagne - Hôte très gentille qui a organisé notre programme de la journée, merci encore car c’était l’une des meilleures journées de notre voyage. Nous avons découvert la cuisine cap-verdienne et échangé sur nos aventures lors des moments conviviaux. Les chambres sont simples mais efficaces, tout ce qu’on attend de ce genre d’endroit. Petit point négatif sur l’eau chaude
• Othman (4/5): What i like what not - Calm , if you like walking walking to the hotel that's your place If you are doing Quick hikes that's your place for long ones it's better to reserve at Paul or Rebeira Grande Hard way to get to the Hotel Not easy to find what to eat Isolated Place The cuisine close at 7pm if you didn't showed up at time no food for you for the night Not easy to find aluger (taxi) at night At places like those the hotel must be accessible and friendly not they will be an obstacle for you
• Roc (7/5): "Entorn espectacular i atenció acurada, tot i alguns detalls millorables a l'allotjament." - M'ha agradat els consells i la predisposició per ajudar de la catherine. La piscina s'agraeix i hi ha unes vistes espectaculars. La cuina s'adapta a possibles intoleràncies. Zona molt ben ubicada per fer senderisme i tranquil•la. Hem trobat a faltar les mosquiteres. Les portes del lavabo tenien espais buits a la part superior i inferior (com les "batwing" o portes de l'oest), i això no és agradable quan donen directament al llit de l'habitació. El peix també el vam trobar sec, però la resta dels sopars van ser correctes, tot i comparant amb l'oferta de sao antao, pot resultar una mica car. No és pràctic tenir tan poca flexibilitat pel que fa a l'hora del sopar (tot i que a partir de les 19:00 ja es fa fosc i no pots fer gaire més coses per la zona). Cal recordar als viatgers que és una zona molt humida, i els llençols i tovalloles es notaven humits a la mínima. Tot i que hi ha una pujada de 15 minuts, si demanes al taxista que et deixi a Lombo Comprido, fas una volta més amb el taxi, però arribes a casa das Ilhas de baixada.
• Jacqueline (8/5): Super séjour au sein de la vallée de Paul - Super cadre, la vue est très belle. La piscine est agréable après une bonne randonnée. L’établissement est bien situé. Disponibilité de l’hôte avec pleins de conseils sur les activités et bonnes adresses.
• Miriam (10/5): -
• Franck (1/5): L’emplacement et le cadre extérieur de l’hôtel sont très agréables, mais l’expérience globale est largement entachée par - Le jardin de l’hôtel est agréable et bien entretenu, offrant un bel espace pour se détendre. La vue est superbe, apaisante et vraiment plaisante, tout comme la piscine, qui constitue un vrai plus dans un environnement aussi calme. C’est clairement l’un des rares points forts du lieu. Dès mon arrivée, Jerry le conducteur de la navette annoncée à 400 escudos m’a demandé 600 escudos, sans explication claire. Ensuite, une valise a été oubliée dans le taxi, contenant mon passeport et cela a causé un stress important. La manière dont la patronne m’a répondu — en me faisant une remarque déplacée sur l’Afrique — était non seulement choquante, mais aussi irrespectueuse, elle m’a dit « ici ce n’est pas l’Afrique mais le cap vert » sous-entendu qu’il n’y avait pas de voleur, alors que j’ai fait le tour du Sénégal, et je n’ai croisé aucun voleur, le peuple africain a le cœur sur la main comme les Cap-Verdiens. Le petit-déjeuner inclus est très basique, avec un café qui ressemblait plus à de l’eau aromatisée qu'à du vrai café, alors qu'une machine à expresso est disponible... mais payante. Beaucoup de services proposés (randonnées, pique-nique, dîner) sont également très chers comparés aux tarifs locaux, avec une impression générale de marges excessives. Il semble que tout soit conçu pour faire consommer au maximum via l’établissement, au détriment du client. Il n’est pas possible de mettre une simple bouteille d’eau au frais, ni d’amener sa propre boisson à table, ce qui limite beaucoup les libertés. L’accès aux chambres le soir manque d’éclairage, ce qui m’a causé une blessure au pied. La douche coulait à peine. Cette patronne Belge nous fait bien sentir que nous sommes chez elle et qu’il faut se plier aux règles .
• Geraldine (10/5): - Un havre de paix au départ des randonnées. Dans un écrin de verdure, on s'y sent en famille lors des repas partagés. L'hotesse nous fait profiter de ses bons conseils et de son efficacité. Rien.
• Dalmasie (10/5): - Nous avons adoré la vue, le jardin arboré et fleuri, la piscine et les repas proposés. Le logement était propre et le personnel accueillant. Le quart d'heure de marche pour y arriver 🤭mais cela en valait la peine !!!
• Klaus (9/5): Jolalahüdi - Wer eine schöne Aussicht will muss in den Bergen nach oben. Ruhig, entspannen, runter fahren. Der wunderbare Garten und die tolle Aussicht tragen wesentlich dazu bei. 15 min Aufstieg ist für Ungeübte nicht zu schaffen. Es gibt tolle Tips vom Host. Sie organisiert einfach alles super genial. Großes Kompliment! Das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis ist ausschlaggebend.
• Nadine (10/5): Unique accomodation to explore Santo Antão - Me and my sister had a wonderful time at Casa das Ilhas. We did amazing hikes, thanks to the owner Katelijne, who indicated the routes on our phone and arranges the transfer to the starting point of the hike. That was really great! Each evening we enjoyed a tasty dinner after a long day of hiking. The rooms are basic but contain everything you need, including a beautiful view and a very comfortable bed. We would definitely come back! Nothing!
• Léa (10/5): -
• teresa (10/5): Just like home - We really liked the hospitality and the care that Katelijne has for her guests. The host helped us organise the various trekkings that we did, and told us which were the best ones for our level. The food was very good, breakfast is very generous and you also have the possibility to have lunch at the table or as a picnic (usefull if you are planning a long walk). Dinners are all together and the food is high quality. If you want to feel at home this is the right place for you. The new added pool is just what you need after a tiring day, and the view will just blow your minds. To get to the hotel there is a bit of a walk, but there will be people helping you out with your luggage, and the beautiful view and great hospitality are absolutely worth it. The island is gorgeous and the stay at Casa Das Ilhas is a must!
• Mark (10/5): Relaxing in a beautiful location. - Helpful owner and staff. Food and drinks on an honesty box system. Table d'hôtes where people mix and socialize during breakfast and dinner. Homemade jam and yoghurt at breakfast. WIFi could be better. It was not usable in my room or on the terrace. Ok in the main building.
• Tomasz (8/5): Very good - A perfect place for those who know why they've come to Santo Antão – and who value atmosphere and simplicity over touristy attractions. Ideal base for hitting the hiking trails – the location is great, and Katelijne is super helpful with organizing routes or transport...or anything you need. You can really disconnect from the outside world here. Bonus: amazing view from the window :) Not for everyone – but for the right kind of traveler, it’s exactly what you’re looking for. You can/have to fully disconnect here: both thanks to the remote setting and the limited Wi-Fi (available only in the common area).
• Annechien (8/5): Nice stay at a hospitable accommodation - Beautiful view of the valley from the terrace of the room. The dinner was good. Everything ok, Optional: a mosquito net would be a nice addition to the room.
• Elizabete (10/5): There is no heaven on earth but Casa das Ilhas is pretty close! Staying at Casa das Ilhas has added memories we will che - Everything was so nice, from the landscape, the immersion in nature and above all the people at the property. We felt welcome even before we arrived and we were part of the family the moment we passed the door! Our host is extremely caring and ensures that each guest gets the suitable guidance for their activities on a daily basis. We loved the dinners with the other guests and the sharing of experiences. The food was deliciously prepared. Nothing was overlooked! Nothing
• Raphael (10/5): The highlight of our trip in Cabo Verde. Incredible location stunning views, great food and lots of tailored advice for -
• Andrew (10/5): A perfect place to stay to experience the beauty of Santo Antão! -
• Lynn (7/5): Good - The hotel is in the middle of nowhere, to get to the hotel you have to get up by foot about 15 min up the hill. Be aware that the workers are the ones to lift the luggage. The hotel has a peaceful and beautiful view of Paul's Valley, there is nothing around, not restaurants or supermarkets, only the sound of birds and dogs. Wheter you want to hike or visit the island by taxi, this hotel is super well connected. The best part of the hotel are the gatherings during breakfast and dinner, when everyone share their plans for the day or tell about their experience hiking. Understanding that Santo Antão is an island with very few ressources, breakfast and dinner for people with food restriction is not balanced and even though they will tell that they will adapt the menu, they won't do it.
• Marta (10/5): Hiker's paradise - Stunning location, in the mountain (you have to walk 10-15 minutes to get to the house); Kathelin's permanent availability to help and advise on whatever questions we had; Welcoming and efficient staff; Delicious, carefully prepared, breakfast and dinner; Overall, a great home-like feel atmosphere, with very nice guests from different countries. Water pressure is rather low (but hot water is not a problem, works perfectly).
• Andrzej (10/5): Exceptional - I loved this place surrounded by bloomed sugar cane with amazing view on Paul valley. The host Lady is very busy but also very helpful and easygoing person. I was advised about few really nice trails I had no idea those are existing and also shared taxi with other guests. Meals are delicious for fair price. To avoid disappointment it's good to know about general problems involved in Cape Verde like water or electricity limitation. It should not be a problem for a typical hiker.
• Robert (10/5): Fantastic Place - Amazing place to stay - beautiful views in every direction. Rooms are simple, but comfortable and great value for the price. The included breakfast was a good start to the day and the dinners served communally for a reasonable charge were very filling and locally sourced. It was nice to meet other travelers - not as easy to do these days. The owner is a dynamo who can take care of everything while switching between French, English, German and Portuguese. It was election season and the campaign ads blasting through the valley were mind-numbing. They did stop by 6pm and it's only for a few weeks every 4 years.
• Marc (9/5): Special place with good attention. - Incredible location, nice staff and excellent attention. One of my favorite hotels during my 2 weeks trip around Cabo Verde! You will be dependent in terms of food and drinks because of the location.
• Raquel (10/5): Exceptional - Amazing stay, the breakfast was the incredible and the views were breathtaking. 12/10 stay, absolutely a must if you are traveling to Santo Antão. Everything super clean, we slept super well and the staff was so kind and helpful!
• Rita (10/5): Absolutely excellent stay at Casa das Ilhas - Excellent location, with a beautiful landscape, immersed in nature. Upon inquiring about transport from Porto Novo (where the ferry takes you) to the accommodation, the Casa das Ilhas staff kindly arranged an aluguer (minibus and main public transport in the island) that took us all the way to the accommodation. As there is no drivable road access from the road to the accommodation, the staff has also provided someone who helped us out with the luggage. The accommodation is located in the most beautiful place, overlooking the valley. The wifi worked fine. The breakfast and other optional meals were in group with the rest of the travellers. You can arrange the breakfast time though. Casa das Ilhas provided dinner (approximately 12€): you can ask vegan or vegetarian. I am vegan and my friend is vegetarian and the food was great and plenty. They do a different dish every time but you won't be choosing from a menu. It is what they give you and it is mostly done with locally produced products. Absolutely recommend. It includes drink, main and dessert. Although I think the dinners were a bit pricy for the local prices, it is absolutely worth it, especially as the accommodation is located in a remote place, it can be quite useful to have dinner in Casa das Ilhas as it can be quite of a walk to the next restaurant. There are snacks, drinks and coffee that you can take whenever you wish to, note it down and pay in the end. The staff was very useful providing information and maps of the different hikes that can be done in Santo Antao. The outdoors space is good for socialising, whilst enjoying the magnificent landscape. I really recommend Casa das Ilhas!
• Patsy (10/5): Wonderful place on a paradise-like location and with an excellent host! If you come to Santo Antao make sure to visit th - The location and the host of this stay are both excellent. Fantastic views, you really feel on top of the world. Katelijne is very helpful and gives wonderful suggestions to do. We have never been treated beter at a stay. The dinner is lovely and an excellent way to meet people. The staff is also very friendly. We really had nothing to dislike. Beware however this stay is located on the mountain and takes a nice climb, really good to develop good calves and glutes.
• Mariana (8/5): Very good - The staff was lovely, dinner was communal and you got the chance to chat with everyone else staying in about their day experiences. Felt very authentic and a beautiful place.
• Laurie (10/5): Exceptional -
• Dirk (10/5): Great location, fantastic host, wonderful staff, excellent food (running out of superlatives now). - Nothing.
• Eugénie (8/5): Very nice location in Paul Valley, ideal for a stay between two hikes (you can also get recommendations from the owner). -
• Hans (7/5): Stunning location and view, but........ - We enjoyed the location of this place, which is directly on of the most beautiful trails of the valley. The local staff was very open and helpful as well as probably the ones adding the flavour to the food. It was a very quiet environment, chickens wake you up - but not too early. The guesthouse is European owned which is very clear in the daily life. Concerning the food, the quality was sad to experience. Especially, taking into account the quality of the local food availble and otherwhere we have experienced on this island. It was a sad experience to be served dinner that was mostly european and at the same time based on pasta, rice and canned vegetables. Unfortunately, it's not possible to go anywhere else for dinner as the steep trail to the house is not lit up after the sun is down. Wifi is only availble in the common area, in which only serving tables, tables at which you eat and taburettes are availble. When a fantastic picture of the pool is shown on the homepage, you should also expect to be at least able to use it. Itseemed to have been a long time since anybody could have been using this pool as it was quite dirty.
• Valerie (10/5): Exceptional - Amazing views! The location: great start for the best hikes around the island. The owner Katelijne is a great source of information. The food was great and we liked that we all ate together at one big table so we got to know one another. There is a fridge with drinks and snacks at a very affordable price. WiFi was good too. The mattress and cushions are really comfortable. The room we had was rather basic and a bit dark but it is not the place to be spending much time in your room. It’s too beautiful outside! We didn’t mind it at all. Water pressure was low but since we are on a mountain that is just the way it is.
• Tim (9/5): Superb - Amazing place, super good vibes. Stay here if you want to calm down and chill. WiFi connection in the room could be better, but do we really need that in such a place?
• Tanita (10/5): It was a trully healing experience for us! - An incredible host who runs the place from the genuine love for it! And she does excellent! Its not only all the languages she speaks but also the kindness and willingness to support in every sense of it. You will feel save and well taken care of! The meals are homemade, the bed really comfy and hot water always available (unusual in the area but much needed)
• Mirza (9/5): Superb - For the dinner everyone gets the same main dish and it was everytime very delicious. The owner was very helpful, when we were organizing our hiking routes. Beautiful view from the window. Breakfast could be better. Water pressure in the bathroom was most of the time quite low.
• The (9/5): Comfortable stay, in super friendly space with jaw dropping views and a five star supportive host. - Well, the view here are outstanding, like seriously impressive and worth the hike up the many stairs to get to the place. The host Katelijne, is possibly the most helpful and informed person we've ever had the pleasure to stay with, she has a direct no nonsense but helpful attitude, with some dry humor. The communal evening meals are all served at once, you're called to dinner, you meet your fellow travellers, it's informal, tasty and Katelijne basically sorts out your treks and adventures for the next day, sorting transport, suggesting walks, views, places to eat etc. Her suggestions, tried and tested were perfect for us. She works closely with the local community to ensure they get a fair wage, and treatment, which means she knows just about everyone and anyone there is to know. If it's possible to sort it out Katelijne will, although i suspect her patience may run thin for a demanding guest. Lucky most of us were very happy to take such good natured informed suggestions and our days trekking etc were perfect and i mean perfect with her support. The rooms are fine, quiet at night, beds comfortable, linen clean and fresh some handmade soap in the bathrooms, the water pressure is what you would expect from a small community halfway up a cliff face, but the water is hot even if the pressure is low. Bathroom is a little small, if you're on the larger size, but we worked it, our room only had half doors between the bedroom and the bathroom, so if privacy is important, consider asking about this ( the other rooms may be different), Staff were charming, helpful and efficient in that laid back Cape Verdean way, the view right outside our room was directly down the valley, a stunning gorgeous way to start or end the day. The place is surrounded by steep terraced gardens, growing produce you eat, and there's plenty of flowers and interesting plants everywhere, a few friendly dogs lounge in the sun. Excellent fresh breakfasts. The view,... a full door between the bathroom and bedroom would have been nice, but we adapted to the space and that's a small moan for what was an otherwise fine stay.
• Oleksandr (9/5): Climb to be in Peace - The views, nature, peace of the place, and the local community made for a unique experience. The ascent to that heaven was a workout that on an occasion or two I wished it had not been there. But that's the price you pay to be in that wonderful refuge.
• Manuel (8/5): Very good - Wonderful place to stay if you want to do trekking. Beautiful views Breakfast and dinner. You can eat much better in town.
• Helmut (9/5): An absolutely magnificent place in a magical natural setting !!! - After traveling the whole world I have to say that this is one of the most magnificent places that I have stayed in. I saw the Casa das Ilhas 15 years ago and it was always on my mind that some day I would come back to Santo Antão to stay here for some days. The location is 10 ++++++ Kathleen, the Belgium owner, makes sure that everything is running smoothly. The scenery around the accommodation is simply breathtaking. I spent 4 days just sitting in front of my room, taking in the view, the smell and sounds of nature. At the beginning of December the temperature in my room was constantly a comfortable 24°. The staff is very polite and well trained. I loved it that it was so quiet. No sound of TV, no blaring music....just the sound of nature. Even the staff talked in a low voice and also the other guests were quiet. It had the quality of a spiritual retreat ! The taxi ride along the mountain road that Kathleen booked for me is one of the most beautiful journeys on this planet ! I hope to be back soon for a much longer time to chill and recharge the battery. Just a small bed with a too soft mattress. The shower is pretty small. Due to the lack of space, breakfast and dinner is taken at a long table, together with the other guests. I would have liked to eat alone and in silence. A stronger light for reading in the bedroom would have been great.
• Diogo (10/5): Amazing place in one of the most amazing locations in the world! - Amazing experience! You feel right at home in the very heart of the amazing Vale do Paúl!! Kate is a great host: speaks all languages possible (😀), has all the guests dinner together and has a thorough knowledge of the entire island, giving great tips for hikes and restaurants! Staff was extremely friendly as well! The walk up the hill to get to Casa is quite steep but it’s like you feel rewarded once you get into this little paradise at the end of it!! I will be back for sure! Everything was perfect!

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