great place! especially the care person was just great!

Stayed in August 2025

Marlène always on time for the breakfast and Cindy always available for any question

Stayed in February 2024

We are from the U.S so things are different here, so I don't want to say I didn't like anything I just wasn't used to certain things

It was spacious, had a beautiful view, full kitchen, two bathrooms, close to everything, friendly hosts, good communication, the host made suggestions to restaurants, activities, beaches etc and taxi to and from the airport, highly recommended

Stayed in February 2024

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Criola Maison. It was lovely to see Marlene everyday when she arrived with breakfast. Both she & Cindy were so helpful & friendly. Spacious, airy, clean apartment, enjoyed watching the world go by from the balcony.

Stayed in January 2024

Very well equipped and a lot of space with wonderful balcony and a nice and caring host!

Stayed in March 2023

Breakfast was great but it was a little repetitive. Everything else was amazing!

Big apartment, amazing view, really nice location, the host helped with the taxi service and the breakfast was great.

Stayed in July 2025

I am a girl and I was a solo traveler in Capo Verde. When I arrive at Cindy’s apartment, I felt unsafe by the neighborhood. Especially at night. Her apartment is really far from the city center, you need to pay taxis and cannot do nothing by foot. There is no good restaurant or shops. Only scary & drunk persons at night. Besides, the apartment need some renovation (especially in the bathroom). And when I arrived at 19h, the apartment was not even ready. I was staying 4 nights, & I asked Cindy to cancel my 3 other nights to book a hotel in the city center. My request was made in a short time frame : I booked the night at 17h30, and asked for the cancellation at 20h. But Cindy was not flexible at all, and not understanding at all. She was repeating that it is not in the rules but Booking policy clearly allows it “host can waive the cancellation fee for non-refundable bookings, without any commission to be paid”. I had a really bad experience with her and I strongly advise any visitors to find a place in a better location.

Stayed in May 2024

The place smell like mold the bed sheets were dirty the floor was sticky no hot water the towels were old the patio had clothes hang all over. It was the worst experience I left as early as 8:00 nd check myself into a hotel.

Nothing

Stayed in May 2024

The lady who opened the door for us did not speak a word in other language than Portuguese which made things really difficult, also we didn't receive the link for online payment as we were offered and actually asked for. If you are a light sleeper, you'll definitely need earplugs, the area was noisy with people and barking dogs.

The place is clean, very spacious and the kitchen is well equiped so it's ideal for longer stays.

Stayed in November 2023

What ruined our one night stay was that there were NO ceiling or floor fans anywhere in the apartment (we were not expecting air-conditioning as per the property's list of facilities). In September when we stayed (and even August and early October) some kind of cooling especially at night is essential. We could only manage two or three hours sleep. Everywhere else we stayed in Cabo Verde there were fans and / or air-conditioning available in at least the bedrooms. The style of the apartment is a bit dated and needs some modernising

Big apartment and nice sized rooms Comfortable furniture and beds Baths as well as showers Breakfast Location good, just a short walk to Laginha beach

Stayed in September 2023

It was very nice to stay at the spacious appartment, Cindy was very helpful with tips where to eat and what to do in Mindelo, was always reachable and very flexible, too. A nice breakfast (we could choose out of a menu) was brought every day to the door by gorgeous Marlene, and we could use the washing machine, which kind of saved us. Thanks a lot! Full recommendation!

Stayed in September 2023

Big and cozy place, quite cheap, close to the center

Stayed in February 2023

Nada!

Everything about this place is excellent. The hosts are super responsive and Cindy and Marlene are on hand to answer any questions or provide support. Would highly recommend this as you place to stay in Mindelo.

Stayed in February 2023

a bit hard to find but welcome to Cape Verde!

very spacious

Stayed in April 2023

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Stayed in May 2025

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Stayed in November 2024

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Stayed in September 2024

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Stayed in August 2024

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Stayed in May 2024