Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
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Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area
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9 / 10
Excellent stay in Mindelo
The apartment is very spacious, comfortable, in a good location (about 10 minutes from the Laginha Beach). It's quiet and has all the amenities (and more!).
Alais will be waiting for you with the keys and will come every morning to cook breakfast, we felt very pampered.
The water pressure in the bathroom was quite weak.
10 / 10
Spacious apartment, amazing views, lovely hosts... it feels like a holiday HOME.
This was an absolute treat. We stayed on the third floor and the apartment is huge, with a large terrace/balcony offering an amazing view over Laginha beach and across Mindelo. From up there you really get a sense of the city as a living, breathing place, with its own unique soundscape and rhythm.
Some of the furniture is a bit old and a few walls could probably use a fresh coat of paint, but we LOVED the decoration. It genuinely feels like a proper holiday home, not just a rental. The kitchen is great and the bedrooms are very comfortable. We slept really well thanks to the comfy mattresses and pillows - and the overall relaxed, homely atmosphere. After five days travelling around São Vicente and Santo Antão, we even ended up spending a whole day just enjoying the apartment.
Cindy, the main host, is very responsive and generous with tips on things to do, services to use and places to visit - and they are proper local suggestions rather than tourist-focused spots.
Some reviews mention the location in less friendly terms and suggest the neighborhood is unsafe and to avoid at all costs. First, do your research; and second, if you’re looking for an Instagram-ready, gentrified area made for tourists and packed with them, then yes, this probably isn’t the place for you. But we really loved the neighborhood (Chã de Alecrim). It feels cozy, people are welcoming, it’s quiet and we felt safe. There are plenty of small minimarkets and bars around, and it’s only a 5-7 minute walk to Laginha beach.
A special mention to the genuinely lovely Alais. She comes to the apartment at the agreed time and cooks a delicious breakfast right there, and it quickly feels less like a service and more like having a friendly face stopping by in the morning, bringing warmth to the whole experience.
We truly loved the place and can easily see ourselves coming back - and, at this value, staying longer next time.
Wi-Fi can be a bit patchy, though we suspect that’s more to do with the island’s infrastructure than the apartment itself. Other than that, nothing that comes to mind!
10 / 10
Great accommodation close to the best beach of Mindelo!
We had a great time at Criola Vistamar for 9 nights during our stay in late February (for the Carnival). The apartment is very big (3 bedrooms, enough for 5-6 people), clean and has a very beautiful view over the city and the sea. It is very close to the Laginha Beach, probably the best beach of the island. Cindy was very nice and helpful, giving us tips and being available for any of our questions - she even brought us homemade food one evening for dinner!
Another great add-on was the home-made breakfast by lovely Alais in our kitchen every morning - simple but always delicious and sometimes even with local specialities.
PS: Cindy offered us a taxi option from and to the airport, I would recommend to accept the offer. The price is the same as any other taxi (10-12 EUR), plus the drivers she knows know exactly where the apartment is, which could be tricky for others as it is behind a main road and some taxi drivers who don't know the area could get lost.
The only things that need to be said are;
- it is relatively loud at night, as there are indeed lots of stray dogs that bark and usually there is some music here and there. For the ones who are very sensitive it might be a problem.
- the apartment is a bit outside the city center, almost 20 minutes on foot (in fact it is 1,7km to the main square). It is a very pleasant walk though, by the sea and passing by the Laginha Beach, but it still needs to be said. On the other hand, it is quiet during the day and close to beach, so it balances it out. Apart from that, a taxi from/to the center costs around 2-3 EUR, so it is always an option.
Still, none of these are the owner's fault and thus still a 10/10 review - just keep these two in mind before booking and then start complaining.
10 / 10
Big Apartment close to the beach
Big apartment, amazing view, really nice location, the host helped with the taxi service and the breakfast was great.
Breakfast was great but it was a little repetitive. Everything else was amazing!
Tiene algo de vistas, la casa es muy grande y la cama es confortable. Funciona bien la ducha y está limpio. Cocina amplia y funcional, hubiera agradecido algunos elementos esenciales para cocinar. Se ofrece servicio de cocinera para servir el desayuno (yo no hice uso).
Hay una máquina de aire acondicionado instalada muy cerca del dormitorio principal (del algún vecino) y parece que duermes dentro de un helicóptero, demasiado ruido de día y de noche en toda la casa. En el barrio hay muchos perros callejeros y también en muchas casas, y de noche suelen insultarse y ladrar durante horas, nadie hace nada y es muy molesto, puedes pasar una hora en mitad de la noche sin dormir. No hay ascensor (una segunda planta muy alta).
9 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2026
The apartment is very spacious, comfortable, in a good location (about 10 minutes from the Laginha Beach). It's quiet and has all the amenities (and more!).
Alais will be waiting for you with the keys and will come every morning to cook breakfast, we felt very pampered.
The water pressure in the bathroom was quite weak.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2026
TOT. L’esmorzar espectacular.
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10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2026
Enorme terraza cubierta con vistas a la playa de Mindelo y al toda la ciudad. Piso muy amplio. Alais, la chica que nos recibió y nos preparó el desayuno todos los días fue encantadora. Zona muy segura para volver por la noche.
Por poner una pega, el aire acondicionado de una habitación da directo a la cama.
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Criola Vistamar. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Criola Vistamar pet friendly?
Yes! This apartment is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Criola Vistamar?
We found 15 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, air conditioning, non-smoking, and pets allowed.
"This was an absolute treat. We stayed on the third floor and the apartment is huge, with a large terrace/balcony offering an amazing view over Laginha beach and across Mindelo. From up there you reall..."
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area
About this apartment rental
Comfortable Accommodations
Amenities
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Beach access
Laundry services
Beach front
Family friendly
Ironing facilities
Childcare services
Housekeeping available
Tennis court
Map of Cape Verde
Ratings and reviews
8.7 / 10
Excellent(142 Ratings)
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7 / 10Good·Oct 2026
Tiene algo de vistas, la casa es muy grande y la cama es confortable. Funciona bien la ducha y está limpio. Cocina amplia y funcional, hubiera agradecido algunos elementos esenciales para cocinar. Se ofrece servicio de cocinera para servir el desayuno (yo no hice uso).
Hay una máquina de aire acondicionado instalada muy cerca del dormitorio principal (del algún vecino) y parece que duermes dentro de un helicóptero, demasiado ruido de día y de noche en toda la casa. En el barrio hay muchos perros callejeros y también en muchas casas, y de noche suelen insultarse y ladrar durante horas, nadie hace nada y es muy molesto, puedes pasar una hora en mitad de la noche sin dormir. No hay ascensor (una segunda planta muy alta).
9 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2026
The apartment is very spacious, comfortable, in a good location (about 10 minutes from the Laginha Beach). It's quiet and has all the amenities (and more!).
Alais will be waiting for you with the keys and will come every morning to cook breakfast, we felt very pampered.
The water pressure in the bathroom was quite weak.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2026
TOT. L’esmorzar espectacular.
Res
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2026
Enorme terraza cubierta con vistas a la playa de Mindelo y al toda la ciudad. Piso muy amplio. Alais, la chica que nos recibió y nos preparó el desayuno todos los días fue encantadora. Zona muy segura para volver por la noche.
Por poner una pega, el aire acondicionado de una habitación da directo a la cama.
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8.7Excellent
(142 Ratings)
"This was an absolute treat. We stayed on the third floor and the apartment is huge, with a large terrace/balcony offering an amazing view over Laginha beach and across Mindelo. From up there you reall..."
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area
Map of Cape Verde
About this apartment rental
Comfortable Accommodations
Amenities
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Beach access
Laundry services
Beach front
Family friendly
Ironing facilities
Childcare services
Housekeeping available
Tennis court
FAQs
Is parking included with this apartment?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Criola Vistamar. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Criola Vistamar pet friendly?
Yes! This apartment is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Criola Vistamar?
We found 15 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, air conditioning, non-smoking, and pets allowed.
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