Reviews of Pousada Rural Simpatia

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.

The highlight of this place is undoubtedly Rosarinha. She is an exceptional cook and keeps the entire place spotless. Her warmth and dedication truly stand out and deserve nothing but praise. Unfortunately, the accommodation needs a lot of attention. The mattress is very uncomfortable — it sinks deeply as soon as you lie down. I decided to leave earlier than planned because of this. The bathroom floods when showering, and many windows and doors are hard or impossible to open. The terrace furniture is not comfortable, so it's hard to enjoy the beautiful view. The dog barking at night also made it harder to sleep well. I tried to contact the management to share my concerns, but unfortunately I never received a response. I wouldn’t recommend staying overnight, but I would recommend coming for lunch or dinner to enjoy Rosarinha’s wonderful cooking and care!

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.

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!

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

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

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.

an oasis calm & tranquility. Gorgeous location, spacious rooms with good beds, nice food....we loved it. Very recommended as the ladies are so kind and helpful.

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

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Breakfast and dinner are both superbe

Difficulty to come in a collectivo

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!

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

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.

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!

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

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.

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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.

Very good and generous food, extremely nice people !

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.

I liked everything.

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.

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!

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!!

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!

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

No WiFi into the room.