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Characteristic old country house in the middle of the desert

Desert Viana is an enchanting setting, where this unique accommodation offers a peaceful retreat amidst the wild donkeys and local community. With your own entrance, private room key, and access to a living room, bathroom and kitchen you'll truly live like the locals.

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4538 sq ft

Popular amenities

Breakfast available
Pet-friendly
Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen

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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.

Characteristic old country house in the middle of the desert

Gear up at this unique, restful accommodation in Desert Viana. Surrounded by wild donkeys and in the middle of the locals.

The space
Unique property in Estância de Baixo. You walk straight into Desert Viana. Stay like the locals and among the locals. Enjoy the wonderfully peaceful environment and you will spot many donkeys in the wild here.

Guest access
Your own entrance. Private room with key. Living room, bathroom and kitchen.

Other things to watch out for
Life in Cape Verde cannot be compared to Europe or the hotels on the islands, this means that you really stay the way the locals live here, which means that you have to sacrifice a bit on luxury, namely: There is no hot water here. So showering is with lukewarm water, because it is not really cold here haha. If you want a hot shower, we will prepare a bucket with water here and then boil water in the bucket.

Property manager

Mimi Vida

Languages

Dutch, English, Portuguese

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

Massage

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Limo/town car service
Car available
Parking on site

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Kitchen island
Kitchenette
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop

Dining

Breakfast available for a fee
Dining table

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Living room

Entertainment

Games
TV with cable/satellite channels
Video games

Outdoor areas

Garden
Outdoor furniture

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Work spaces

Desk chair

Comfort

Air conditioning

Pets

Pet friendly
2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

Concierge services
Housekeeping (limited availability)
Meal delivery service

Location highlights

In a village
In the mountains
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the bay
Near the marina

Things to do

Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Parasailing nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing 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

General

Garden
Unit size: 538 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property

Guests must contact the property for check-in information

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets allowed

2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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

Long-term renters welcome

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 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

About the area

Located in Boa Vista, this vacation home is in the mountains. Curral Velho and Morro Negro Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Praia da Chave and Viana Desert. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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What's nearby

Praia da Chave - 16 min drive - 6.4 km
Estoril Beach - 17 min drive - 13.1 km
Praia de Cruz - 18 min drive - 13.8 km
Chapel of Our Lady of Fatima - 25 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

Boa Vista Island (BVC-Aristides Pereira Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

‪Restaurant Santiago - ‬14 min drive
‪Morabeza beach & lounge restaurant - ‬17 min drive
‪Perola D'chaves - ‬15 min drive
‪Pontchi Pool Bar - ‬16 min drive
‪Riu Karamboa Pool Bar - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Characteristic old country house in the middle of the desert pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Characteristic old country house in the middle of the desert?

As of Aug 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Characteristic old country house in the middle of the desert on Aug 25, 2025 start from CA $72.9, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Where is Characteristic old country house in the middle of the desert located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Praia da Chave and within 9 mi (15 km) of Viana Desert and Cabeço das Tarafes. Estoril Beach and Praia de Cruz are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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About this property

Entire place

Characteristic old country house in the middle of the desert

Property manager

Languages

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

Internet

Parking and transportation

Kitchen

Dining

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Living spaces

Entertainment

Outdoor areas

Laundry

Work spaces

Comfort

Pets

Suitability/Accessibility

Services and conveniences

Location highlights

Things to do

Safety features

General

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Pets

Children and extra beds

Events

Smoking

Important information

You need to know

About the area

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

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