This pousada is very nice, cozy and clean. The rooms are simple but nice with stunning nature right outside the bedroom window. The people running the place is extremely helpful. And the owner makes the most tasteful breakfast and dinner. This place is more than worth the money. We loved staying there and can't wait to come back.

Stayed in July 2025

The management of reservations and rooms seems haphazard, and they appear to overbook. The place has the rustic vibes of a hostel or gite, so be flexible, especially when you see the hardship of the local surrounds. There is no internet upstairs, so I don't understand why the computer room sits idle upstairs when it could be moved downstairs!! No English spoken, so it would be an idea to clarify some points on a notice in English. It's a shame the lovely views on the balcony aren't maximized with some pot plants and tables to sit out there. Always full of washing, but that could be put aside if necessary. Whoever owns the place could do more to maximize its potential!

The location in the mountains is superb.as are the friendly staff..Great meals provided, but you need to be clear what you ask for and perhaps ask the cook to limit the salt! The place employs local women which is admirable.

Stayed in January 2025

So friendly hosts! Fantastic view and a home cooked meal for dinner. Great breakfast! Very tasty and filling.

Stayed in December 2024

I suggest to upgrade the terrace by placing some tables, chairs and plants from where you can enjoy views of the surroundings, drink a beer and chat with other visitors.

Staff was very friendly. Breakfast was extensive and a good start before hiking.

Stayed in November 2024

The only thing I wouldn't give the highest score is the bathroom, it was clean but not very practical

The staff was super friendly! It was also nice to participate to this project that empowers local women. The beds were nicely made and clean, the wifi is good, and in the kitchen everything is at your disposal.. We received a late evening snack and a very nice breakfast while enjoying the beautiful mountain view from the garden, in which you can choose the herbs you like to make an infusion <3

Stayed in June 2024

Nothing...

The beautiful view The staff very friendly The food The room very clean and comfortable + it's an association to help woman from the valley

Stayed in May 2024

Difficulty to come in a collectivo

Breakfast and dinner are both superbe

Stayed in May 2024

- Not a lot of waterpressure out of the shower. - Maybe some lounge chairs on the terrace?

Do not hesitate staying here. The people, the food, the place, the view, the neighbours, the little tea and biscuit after a long walk, making sure we have transport,... Nothing is to mutch to ask. The people make this place a little paradise!

Stayed in April 2024

Great place. Runny a women’s association. Huge and tasty dinner and breakfast. Highly recommended. We hiked there from Espongeiros, also recommended. We did not meet any tourist on the way.

Stayed in March 2024

Everything! Beautiful location, friendly staff, absolutely amazing food and the fact that it’s run by a women’s cooperative. This place was such a great find!

Stayed in March 2024

It is a very good place, if you look for an authentic village. It is managed by the local women association, and it is managed well. All is clean and well-kept. Good local food. The village is very quiet. The view is spectacular and the sunsets are idyllic. The village nightlife concentrates around a shop run by Antonio and it is a good place to meet the villagers. They welcome visitors. I posted more stories and images at nomadicmind.org

Stayed in March 2024

nothing

The guesthouse is in a beautiful location with great mountain views from the terrace. Staff is wonderful, very attentive and they prepare excellent food. We felt very well taken care of. It‘s a nice place to meet other travellers too. The local people are also very kind and easygoing.

Stayed in March 2024

If you like to be away from the hustle and bustle of town life and hear the crickets sing as you sleep, this is your place. The staff welcome you like family and they care so much about your experience. The food was so fresh and lovingly prepared by the gracious and helpful hosts. We left our phone charger behind and one of the staff went the extra mile to deliver it by hand at our next destination. We really can’t rate our experience higher and knowing that we were supporting women in business in this mountain region added an extra connection to the place. Thank you. Rachel and Malcolm.

Stayed in February 2024

Very good and generous food, extremely nice people !

Stayed in January 2024

I liked everything.

Really amazing experience, one of the best places in Cabo Verde. The ladies in the Women association that manages the BnB are really friendly, they received me with open heart. They even made cake for my birthday and celebrated together. Really authentic experience, they will stay in my heart. Eneida even took us at a local event in the village. The views are stunning from the window and terrace, the rooms are big, the food delicious. You can walk 10min, 30min or 1-2h or more and still have great views. Easy to take colectivo (aluguer) to go to the most important hikes from the island. The breakfast is very delicious and big so some days I didn't need lunch. They can arrange colectivo (aluguer) to pick you up from the ferry for only 5 euros.

Stayed in December 2023

I can't think of anything. Food serving sizes were so enormous so I did feel a bit bad/awkward leaving so much food behind on the table. I just hope the remaining food from the serving platters was not wasted!

Wow - if the other reviews don't give you an idea of what a hidden gem this place is - let me help! I was met at the Porto Novo ferry terminal by the driver that would take me all the way to the beautiful pousada, it took over two hours to arrive do make sure you go to the bathroom and take some water quickly before meeting with the driver (collective transport). Once arriving I was greeted by the two lovely ladies who showed me to my room and prepared a coffee and snack for me. Dinner was offered at a reasonable price and the serving sizes were enormous, along with a giant breakfast which was included, delicious tasty food with fresh herbs and produce cooked just for me when I wanted it! I wished I could have stayed longer than two nights, in fact I only walked along the roads on either side of the pousada as the surroundings are that impressive, this stay was a breath of tranquility from the rushed pace of life in Mindelo... As a solo female traveller I felt safe and confident at all times and the staff and attention were amazing. Clean room, basic but very clean, hot water in the shower and amazing views from the windows I could stare at all day (and did!). I would return in a heartbeat!! Thank you ladies for the lovely stay.

Stayed in December 2023

The house is located in a very peaceful area surrounded by amazing nature and the view from there is spectacular. There are only a few other small hotels around the area so you feel very connected to the local life and villages. It’s uphill to get to the accommodation but it’s totally worth it to stay there . You can walk around the whole area for a day and witness the breathtaking sights. This guest house supports the women in the community and everything is very authentic. The stuff there don’t speak English but they made me delicious food and even accompanied me to explore the area. It was truly a special experience!!

Stayed in November 2023

Super nice women, very good food, also vegetarian! They were very helpful and gave us a lot of tips, organized a ride and got someone pick us up from the port. A bit up a hill with a rough road but the views are great. The money they make goes to families of the village and they have some facilities for the kids of the village to work on computers. Recommended!

Stayed in November 2023

No WiFi into the room.

Very nice staff, very good food. The view is amazing, the bed is comfy. Simple but perfect

Stayed in November 2023

Maybe the dishes. They still smell of the washing product sometime.

The surrounding, the staff, the atmosphere, the food, the people.

Stayed in October 2023

Incredible food - always enough for four times as many people and of exceptional quality. Fresh bread, cake, tea using herbs from the garden, and the staff were absolutely wonderful.

Stayed in October 2023

the rooster ! the dogs barking ! but hey just bring ear plugs !

Gorgeous hospitality, great meals, lovely lovely lovely people, great views and location. highly recommend

Stayed in April 2023

position, poor information about transportation

the food

Stayed in March 2023

nothing bad. my best experience in Cape Verde.

If you are looking for an opportunity to get in touch and support a beatiful local community this is the place to be. You will eat (the best!) local food and if you’re willing to, you will be embraced by a whole community that is always smiling and likes a good chat. the breakfast and dinners are plentiful and very very good. You can easily pass on having lunch during the day when you are hiking. the rooms are very confy and you will have all you need. the view and the surroundings are stunning. this is an association created and led by local women. they will arrange the transportation if you ask for it.

Stayed in February 2023