3+ 1 bedroom seafront self catering rental villa, Murdeira, Sal, Cape Verde Islands

Spacious seaview 3/4 beds, 2 baths, incredibly equipped beachfront villa in Murdeira, Sal, Cape Verde with large reception room, large ocean facing roof terrace, outdoor dining room, 2 balconies, verandah and quintal. Within a gated resort. Oiled mahogany shutters and insect nets on windows. 200 yards from swimming pool, restaurant, bar, grocery store. Less than 100 yards from ocean. Wonderful seaviews. Possibility of breakfast, lunch and dinner in resort restaurant. Quiet. 10 mins airport transfer.

Relax and enjoy life in the Murdeira Village , the only resort of its type to be completed in the Cape Verdes. Approx 200 yards from the resort's 31m pool, it is close, but out of earshot and sight. In the front line, it looks directly out onto the turquoise Murdeira Bay and onto Monte Leon, Cape Verde's mini rock of Gibraltar, and there are ocean views from most of the rooms and outside spaces. By having many windows on several sides and high ceilings, this rental villa is very light, bright and spacious with lots of outdoor space. It suits those that like to get away from it all, without being away from it all. If you like to hear the sound of the ocean by day and night, even from your bed, this will appeal. The bay is undeveloped, to either side of the resort. It is an unique opportunity for guests to enjoy long beachside walks and swims, or to star gaze. Outside there are palm trees, including a date palm, hibiscus and oleanders. Right opposite is a small cove which is excellent for snorkelling, swimming, and for pic nics on the flat rocks on the shore. There are several beaches within 400 yards in Murdeira; some sandy, some rocky.

Bedrooms - 3 double plus an extra one

Main double/twin bedroom with private bathroom, and access to rear balcony. This is on the first floor and is a large room with shower room, washing machine, shower, WC and basin. There is a access by landing to the roof terrace and west facing balcony. Hairdryer, fan, bedside table lamps, clock radio, safe. Dressing table with mirror above and electric plug below. Large built in wardrobe with lots of hanging space. The bed can be made up as a super king size double bed, or as twin beds. Single futon chair which could be made up as a bed. There is the possibility of an additional "bedroom", reached via the master bedroom, which can sleep one person on two mattresses.

2 double/twin bedrooms on the ground floor. Each has a large built in wardrobe, a super king size double bed which can be made up as a double or twin, bedside lamps, chest of drawers. In between the two bedrooms is a shower room with WC, basin, shower cubicle, bathroom cupboard. One bedroom has a small fridge.

Kitchen - only cook if you want to

4 ring electric hob, oven, separate fridge and freezer, cafetiere, coffee grinder, electric kettle, microwave, Denby crockery for 12, cutlery, picnic crockery, table linen, ice lolly moulds. The kitchen area is arranged at the end of the sitting room. Should you not wish to cook, it's possible to eat all or some meals at Murdeira's restaurant or snack bar.

Indoor dining/living should you wish to be indoors

There's seating for six at an oak oblong table (which folds into a square for smaller numbers) in the large open plan reception room. The seating area is near the window by the front patio, with a 3 comfortable seater futon, a 2 seater futon, a 3 seater sofa and a chocolate Rattan chair, which can also be used outdoors. With two French windows, and the door to the roof terrace on the first floor, the room is light and airy and decorated with batiks with peacocks and tropical flower arrangements.

Find your own space outdoors

With several outdoor areas, you should be able to find somewhere to be on your own if you wish. For lunch and pre-lunch drinks and sundowners, there is a roof terrace with ocean views, with 3 walls for privacy and warmth. 2 teak chaise longues and 2 sun loungers. Also on roof terrace, teak bench, small teak table and 4 chairs, and sun umbrella. For dinner, try the outdoor shaded dining room with teak table and 6 chairs and subtle lighting - it's as warm as toast here every day of the year. On front terrace additional teak tables and rattan chairs. Washing lines on first floor rear balcony. Stainless steel barbecue with lid which can be used on ground or first floor. There is a well area (quintal) which is a locked outdoor area outside the kitchen, with outdoor sink, outdoor shower, and ground floor washing line.

General

Fine Egyptian cotton sheets/pillowcases, towels, table cloth, tea towels, beach towels, picnic crockery and glasses, keep cold bag are provided. Central heating is not needed as the climate is warm all year round. These villas have been specifically designed for the tropics with very high ceilings and good air flow, so you are unlikely to want air conditioning unless you find you need it in the UK. 4 fans provided just in case, and air conditioning in 3 bedrooms (additional charge). This villa is deliberately made to be a home from home. It has individually chosen paintings and batiks on the walls, ornaments, and litle extras. Each room is decorated differently. You are likely to find some food and drink upon arrival - please help yourself, and replenish for the next guests. There is a Cape Verdean villa manager who lives in Murdeira, and an individual maid from the local fishing village.

Changeover days

To be agreed. Minimum 7 nights stay.

Entertainment

Sony CD player with 2 speakers, DVD player/TV in bedroom, portable radio/CD player (bring your own CDs/cassettes or buy some locally - the music is great!). Flat screen cable TV/DVD with remote control. Board games, cards. Boules set - ideal terrain next to villa! There's a choice of English books, ocean charts, binoculars and some CDs/DVDs.

Suitability

Suitable for elderly or those with walking difficulties, as well as the very active who wish to store wind surfing, kite surfing, surfing equipment or bicycles. To keep everything nice and fresh for our non smoking clients, this is a no smoking villa. It suits those that wish to have home comforts, yet live close to the ocean, and enjoy the simple things in life.

See why the villa is designed for easy living

See ground floor plan, and first floor plan

The villa is owned by people who enjoy the good things in life and adore being outdoors. They have have combined their love of the ocean and experience of equipping their boat to outdoor living in the tropics.

Comments

The resort is well established with trees, water, generators, roads, security, reception and infrastructure.

Customers' comments

We had a fantastic holiday. We all wanted to stay longer, even the youngsters. To come back to Murdeira, it was like a haven. We had a fantastic holiday, the house was wonderful. It was very stress free. It all worked so well. I've been all over the world and never had one so well equipped. It had everything you'd want. The instructions were very good. We'll definitely go back. N

We hired a car for two days but after one day we returned it as we had seen all of the Island 2 or 3 times by then, Ha Ha. Everyone was very friendly and it will be a place we frequently return to. C

We loved the island - the house was super. The people were lovely. We became part of the community. The pool at the restaurant was brilliant; we played tennis. The snorkelling was great, but the surf waves weren't right for us (August). The villa was pefect. B was very helpful - she was there if we needed her. We used to sit on the roof terrace, with a nice breeze. It was good to go to Santa Maria and we were pleased to return to Murdeira. Everything worked well, really well equipped, we'll be back. A.

We really enjoyed hearing the sound of the ocean from our bed. S

This has to be the best equipped holiday villa we have ever encountered in terms of gadgets, furnishings and comfort. There was a good supply of cleaning materials, dry foodstuffs and detergent. The location was splendid with a view of Lion Mountain across the bay.  It was quiet and we enjoyed a relaxing breakfast each morning.  We were pleasantly surprised to find beach towels. We felt that this was undoubtedly the best place to stay on Sal (apart from the Morabeza!) and a good place to return to in the evening or to spend the day reading at the pool.  The village is well-maintained with staff much in evidence tending to the plants, emptying bins etc and there was a general feeling of safety. The supermarket had most things including barbecue charcoal. We bought bread each morning and most ingredients, and found the staff pleasant and helpful. G

Cape Verde Jetaway's comment

This villa offers a variety of temperatures, either indoors or outdoors. Villas in the Cape Verdes are for those customers experienced in self catering and are independent and resourceful. If you would like everything to be laid on, as in a 5 star hotel, it would be better to stay in a hotel outside the Cape Verde Islands as there are no 5 star hotels by international standards. Because the islands are in the Tropics it is not uncommon to find the odd ant or cockroach, but these are easily removed with the right spray. Shopping is much more primitive than other places, and can be fun, but time consuming as there is no Waitrose, and items can run out if they have to be imported. If you enjoy buying fish direct from the jetty, and nosing round in tiny stores and finding the vegetable market, and meeting the locals, you will have a great time. Ask us about a starter pack, wine/beer delivery to the villa, a shopping trip and the possibility of fish delivery to your villa, and the possibility of having your own cook.

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