Totally nice appartment and very a friendly housekeeper

Nous sommes arrivé un dimanche, aussi après un appel téléphonique on nous a guidé pour trouver le logement et comment l'ouvrir. Le lieu est absolument magnifique avec une belle vue sur l'océan. Malheureusement nous n'avons pas eu de chance avec le temps et n'avons pas pu profiter de la piscine et de la piscine naturelle, mais ça doit être plutôt génial. La maison n'est pas très loin de Vila Franca do Campo mais il vous faudra une voiture pour vous déplacer sur l'île ou un vélo et de bonnes jambes :-) . Nous avons découvert une belle île et sommes prêt à retourner dans la Casa da Pipa à une meilleure période.

Прекрасные апартаменты, уединенно расположенные, с террасы открывается красивый вид на океан, в доме есть все, кроме стиральной и посудомоечной машины, вся вилла представляет из себя одно большое общее пространство, где 2 кровати находятся на втором уровне, а 1 двуспальная кровать на первом. Также в доме есть 2 дивана. Гостеприимная хозяйка оставила нам приветственную корзину с хлебом, сыром, молоком, джемом и водой. Мы остались очень довольны нашим проживанием и рекомендуем данное место.

Helt suverent sted. Luksuriøs, moderne leilighet, og sjøbassenget var magisk. Anbefales på det absolutt varmeste.

This was definitely a great place to stay! The house had everything you need, very spacious and clean. The view is amazing, we even saw a whale from our balcony :-) we arrived after midnight, but our host was available to help which was great. There was a basket with some food an drinks, really nice, and we got a tour through the pine apple fields from the friendly farmer. We would highly recommend this place, also for families with both the pool and ocean pool. You do need a car though to travel around the island from here.

L emplacement est féerique, au milieu d une plantation de bananes et en face de l océan. Nous y sommes allé en mars mais la piscine naturelle doit être très agréable en été.

A great place- we loved the space, quiet and views! Really close to some lovely restaurants- particularly one tucked away on the beach at Vila Campo do Franco

The place is seriously breathtaking. The house is very modern but has these old elements included in a beautiful design. It is in the middle of banana and pineapple plantages and from the terasse you have a stunning view at the coast. If you go downhill, there is that natural pool embedded into the vulcano shore, which is very cool.. The communication before and during the stay via phone or messages was easy, super friendly and fast. Besides this contact there is a man that maintaines the house, who is a local farmer and very kind. He doesnt speak any English, but keeps talking untill everybody understands what he says:D I totally recommend!

Heerlijke, super mooie plek met veel gastvrijheid van Fernando en Paula! Een echte aanrader!

A minha estadia na Quinta de Milhafres foi excellente! A casa estava em muito boas condicoes e muito limpa. Sr e a Sra Vieira sao optimos anfitrioes, se pudesse teria ficado mais tempo!! Muito obrigada!

We had an absolutely wonderful time at Quinta de Milhafres. The guesthouse has everything you need, the biggest bed we have ever seen, a great kitchen and the most stunning view from the terrace. Together with the hammock in the beautiful garden and the stairs leading to the ocean, it's the perfect place to relax. It was the best place we stayed in during our trip in the Azores. Many thanks to Paula for her hospitality (and the fresh fruit and veg from their farm every morning!). We hope to return someday soon. You would be foolish to miss out!

Wow! Quinta de Milhafres is beautiful! The views are amazing. Fernando and Paula were incredibly welcoming - they gave us a tour of the whole property (it's big!) and gave us many good ideas of places to see - they've very kind, generous and good people. The outdoor seating area is is so so nice - flowers everywhere, the ocean right there, birds singing. It felt like paradise. We were very very happy with our stay there. Thank you Fernando & Paula!

We had a great time staying at Fernando and Paula's guesthouse! They are a lovely and very sweet couple. Fernando was communicative, helpful and available the whole time and the apartment was exactly as described. The view from their leafy property is drop-dead gorgeous. It was a bit cold during the few days while we there (in mid-December) so we didn't spend as much time outdoors as we would have liked, but the second space heater that Fernando brought us the next night really helped. The WiFi was a bit touch-and-go, but Fernando and Paula were very helpful about getting it fixed. All in all, we had a nice stay and it made a great base for exploring the east part of the island.

Fernando and Paula were wonderful hosts. The panoramic views of the property and ocean were spectacular. A beautiful place !

It is an absolutely lovely property. The garden and the view makes you wish to stay at least a month (or a lifetime). The host was really helpful and nice. Hope to return soon.

Amazing island, amazing intimate house. We had all the privacy we needed and at the same time we always had the oppurtunity to speak to Fernando and Paula and ask for advice, which they gladly always provided. Amazing piece of land, amazing people and the view of the ocean from the amazing property was really perfect, it was like touching the ocean. Actually to sit on the terrace and observing the ocean was a one day activity at least. Thank you for the hospitality.

Nuestra experiencia en la Casa del Vizinho João ha sido, simplemente, maravillosa. Maravillosa tanto por la casa misma, moderna y acertada reforma de una construcción tradicional, como por la amabilidad y gentileza de Miguel y su familia.

Solo un palabra...INSUPERABLE! Luis Miguel nos ayudo muchismo nada mas llegar a la isla, sentimos una relacion muy amistosa por su parte que obviamente nosotros tambien devolvimos. La localizacion de la casa es perfecta para recorrer San Miguel, zona muy tranquila y la playa a 2min andando desde casa. La casa es muy acogedora, las camas super comodas, todos los utensilios necesarios para cocinar, toallas para el baño y para la (URL HIDDEN) puedo decir nada malo, porque tanto la casa como sus dueños nos hicieron pasar un viaje en familia increible. Volveria una y mil veces alli. Muito Obrigada Luis Miguel and family.

Gostamos muito da estadia e iremos voltar! Fomos muito bem recebidos pelo Miguel e pela Filomena que fizeram tudo para garantir que estivessemos bem! A xasa foi remodelada e decorada com bastante gosto, as camas sao otimas e esta equipada com tudo o que podera ser necessario! Agradecemos muito a hospitalidade e a forma como nos receberam! Beijinhos e abracos a toda a familia e ate a proxima!

Adoramos a nossa estadia na casa do vizinho João. A casa é simplesmente maravilhosa, cada detalhe pensado ao mínimo pormenor :) A cesta de boas-vindas era deliciosa e o pão quente não há palavras :) O Miguel e a Filomena são aquilo que considero como os anfitriões perfeitos, sempre disponíveis , apaixonados por S.Miguel e de uma simpatia sem igual.. Esperamos e vamos voltar ... Desta vez para ver baleias :) Beijinhos nossos

The house is beautifully decorated and arranged, the location close to many points of interest and local beauty, although car parking is tricky on a narrow road outside. There are two beaches within walking distance. The welcome from Miguel and his family was first class, sending us tips by sms each day and helping us find the nicest places to visit and eat. They were an integral part in us enjoying our first stay in the Azores so much and we thank them heartily for this. Highly recommended.

A casa é exactamente como nas fotografias, é bastante arejada e tem uma boa exposição solar. A localização da casa é excelente, está mesmo no meio da ilha. Fomos bem-recebidos pelo Luís e a sua esposa e a casa estava muito limpa. Os Açores são simplesmente um paraíso e voltaremos de certeza absoluta.

Staying at Casa do Vizinho João was a highlight of our vacation. This was our first international trip with our daughter and I would recommend this house to any family. The entire house was very well maintained and very clean. All the details were impeccable. We had everything we needed for the stay at the house. Miguel and Filomena were excellent hosts. When we arrived, Filomena gave us a helpful detailed tour around the house. Later in the day we met Miguel and the rest of their family. We chatted all about the island history, whale watching, and learned more about the house. We felt very welcomed our entire stay. We cannot thank you enough for your hospitality.

The reception was fantastic. We were given a full tour of the house with a detailed explanation. We also received a full basket with fruit and some other goodies. This was extremely nice. We really enjoyed our stay and the house is fantastic. Super fast and reliable wifi.

The house worked well for the seven of us, and everyone enjoyed the stay. It was nice to have Jose, the gardener there even with limited communication. It was lovely to be able have breakfast together at a slow pace on the terrace. It served our purposes well & gave us a good feel for what the island life was about - we took walks in the neighbourhood and used the house as a jumping off point to visit a number of other places on the island. The house was well equipped allow us to make meals there & just be together. We are curious as to the age of the house. Thanks for a lovely experience, Jim & family

The house is fabulous and the view from upstairs is to die for. We were met and shown around the house and everything was very clear and straight forward. The house is as you see it - if not bigger. There is a well equipped kitchen and BBQ and lots of seating inside and out. We were a party of 6 and there was plenty of room for all. I would highly recommend this house.

Das Haus von Alain ist absolut klasse! Ein liebevoll renoviertes Schmuckstück mit stilvoller Einrichtung, alles sehr geräumig, geschmackvoll und gemütlich. Die Ausstattung ist ausreichend, wir haben nichts vermisst. Ein Schlafzimmer im Obergeschoss bietet nicht nur ein bequemes Bett, sondern auch einen herrlichen Ausblick auf das Meer, ebenso das hübsche Bad nebenan. Im Außenbereich hat es Sitz- und Liegemöglichkeiten, das Haus ist von einem großen Obst- und Gemüsegarten umgeben, es führt ein kleiner Pfad hinunter ans Meer. Jeden Tag arbeitet Herr José im Obst- und Gemüsegarten und nutzt dabei auch den Hof und die Terrasse. Offenbar fühlt er sich auch für das Haus zuständig - er hatte keine Hemmungen dieses in unserer Abwesenheit zu betreten. Nach unserem Empfinden war er insgesamt zu präsent, wir fühlten uns in unserer Privatsphäre eingeschränkt. Wen das aber nicht stört, dem empfehlen wir Alains Haus sehr gern weiter. (Ein Tipp: Packen Sie etwas gegen Moskitos ein)

Super séjour dans la maison d'Alain ... Accueil très chaleureux de la part de Lina et José qui représentent Alain quand il n'est pas là. Très réactif dans les échanges. Maison atypique avec un magnifique jardin ! Que de bons moments passés la bas. Nous reviendrons avec grand plaisir. Merci encore.

The house is amazing! Very spacious, with a wonderful garden and a private little beach! The kitchen has everything you need and the terrace is great for outside dinners. The main bedroom and bathroom has the most amazing view... The location is very good, as it stands right in the middle of São Miguel next to the sea. Sr. José, the person that takes care of the garden is very charming, polite and always ready to help you. Lina, the housekeeper is also very polite and helpful. Alain was a perfect host at a distance! He was available and communicative (with speedy responses to our text messages). We recommend this house anytime!

Que descrever da casa de Alain: uma autêntica casa senhorial, com uma quinta cheia de frutos e uma praia privada. Ótima localização e com a oportunidade de provar os sabores dos Açores logo após serem colhidos da terra... Uma vista incrível nos quartos do piso superior.... O ideal para um grupo de amigos ou para uma família durante vários dias. Uma escolha mais do que segura

In total everything was perfect ! A house is large and light, it was sometimes cold, but the pair of heaters were given for us, so it was not a problem. The house is corresponds to description, the view on the ocean was wonderful. The location of the house very convenient for the trips to different parts of the island. There is a garden where very kindly gardener Jose, who help us if we need and brought some fruits for us. There is a comfortable barbecue place with a big table. We enjoyed our stay in this house, and we will remember our trip with great pleasure!

A beautiful large home with a lovely garden overlooking the sea. The home is well equipped, very clean and comfortable. It resides in a small town about a 5 minute drive to nearby stores and restaurants. Lina and Jose created us upon arrival and were always available to assist us as needed. The home is very special with a spectacular walk to the beach below

Duarte y su mujer fueron maravillosos con nosotros. Fuimos sus primeros huéspedes y nos recibieron con un cesto lleno de snacks de las Azores. Estuvieron pendientes de que no nos faltara de nada. La casa es fantástica, de estilo islense renovado, espaciosa, luminosa y con un gran jardín con barbacoa. Con diferencia la mejor casa donde donde me he alojado. Al final del viaje, nadie quería irse de allí. Obrigada Duarte! :)

We enjoyed our visit to Vila’s Traditional House and would recommend it to anyone seeking a true “traditional” experience in Sao Miguel. Vila Franca is more of a residential town than a tourist town. The property is just as described by Duarte. I won’t repeat information identified in other reviews. Positives: 1. Duarte was a wonderful and welcoming host. He met us at the airport, followed us to the off-airport car rental location, and then led us to the property. There was a welcoming basket for us (greatly appreciated after our overnight flight to the island), and we were able to check in early in the morning so that we could catch up on missed sleep! I forgot my North American/European electric plug adapters, and Duarte brought some by the next morning for us to use. 2. The property is located in the middle of the island which makes it much more convenient to visit the beautiful sights around the island than would lodging in Ponta Delgada. Hiking on the island is fabulous! 3. The back yard is beautiful. The landscaping is superb with grape vines growing on the trellis, as well as hydrangeas, hibiscus, and a magnolia tree in bloom. Considerations: Sao Miguel is very humid, has frequent rain showers, and can be cool at times. The house does not have central heating or cooling. In general, that works fine because of the moderate outside temperatures. For cooler days/nights, you can use the space heater or the fireplace (we were in and out of the house so frequently that the fireplace was not a great option for us). However, for the non-summer months, we recommend bringing some sweats for extra comfort.

Vila’s Traditional House is in a good location just up the hill from the centre of Villa do Franca. The house is absolutely beautiful.. so is the garden. The hosts, who were charming and helpful, are interested in botany, maybe that explains why the gardens are so nice. The spacious house is full of character, with stone flooring and exposed beams. It's centrally heated, staying warm is not a problem here. The living quarters are all on one floor, the kitchen is fully equipped, there is also an outdoor barbecue facility, Senor Duarte gave us full instructions, and there were even welcome gifts left for us by our generous hearted hosts. We slept well in a comfortable bed. The house was characterful, it was also spotlessly clean. For drivers there is a narrow driveway at the side of the house behind the lockable gates, we kept our car here, but you can also park it just up from the house, at the side of the road. It's a 5 or 10 minute walk down the hill to the supermarket/bars/post office/seaside. There are restaurants there too but we preferred to cook our meals in the house, and eat them on the patio. There are good walks nearby (the walk from Praia to Lagoa do Fogo is especially nice), plus nice clean beaches a short drive away. It goes without saying, we would definitely stay again, and I hope that we will one day.

Possiamo fare solo considerazioni positive su questo soggiorno. Innanzitutto Duarte è una persona meravigliosa: si è reso disponibile ad ogni nostra necessità. Oltre al gradito cesto di benvenuto abbiamo molto apprezzato la sua disponibilità a venirci a prendere e portare all'aeroporto e questo alle 6 di mattina!! La casa è stupenda: è arredata in modo tradizionale, curata nei particolari, arricchita personalmente da sua moglie. Ritengo che la posizione sia ideale per girare l'isola in quanto, essendo centrale, si possono raggiungere le varie località in breve tempo. Questo viaggio ci rimarrà nel cuore!!!

A Casa Tradicional da Vila é um cantinho do céu! Muito acolhedora, mesmo para crianças, com a combinação perfeita entre o antigo e moderno. O jardim atrás da casa é um charme, com imensas variedades de flores, árvores, plantas, onde também se encontra uma churrasqueira, e uma mesa debaixo da vinha... Perfeito para quem gosta de disfrutar do quintal. Para além disso, e também muito essencial, existe um quarto de arrumos na casa com máquina de lavar roupa e outra para a louça. A casa está muito bem equipada, encontramos tudo o que necessitamos! Muito obrigado ao Sr. Duarte e esposa por nos terem recebido com muita simpatia! Recomendamos e voltaremos com muito gosto! ;)

The house is just as pictured. Every detail is beautiful and inspiring. Duarte was a wonderful host. Lots of little touches to make it an easier visit... from emergency contact info to umbrellas to a padded cooler for grocery shopping/picnicking, and so much more. And a lovely welcome basket, filled with local flavors. The outdoor area is beautiful too, with a neighborhood rooster adding atmosphere. It's an easy walk to town, and there was always parking available within a block or so.

Los dueños son una pareja encantadora, nos hicieron sentirnos como en nuestra propia casa. Estuvieron pendientes de nosotros durante la (URL HIDDEN) casa esta muy cerca del centro. Es una casa amplia dotada de todas las comodidades, puesta con mucho gusto, con todo lujo de detalles. Prima la limpieza en toda ella. Estamos encantados con la experiencia. Thanks for all Duarte.

Let me just say that I can't imagine a better place to stay on the island than at Duarte and Maria's spacious, adorable home. It is so authentic with a lovely, perfectly manicured garden. Wonderful neighbors. Duarte and Maria had a welcome basket of local foods for us. He was beyond helpful and advised us of everything we would need to know about the island, with a plethora of literature. He was also very quick to respond to questions. Every room is perfection. And there's even a dishwasher and washing machine. The bathroom is beautiful, kitchen, bedrooms, outdoor dining. Kitchen is fully equipped with everything you could need. We ate dinner outside in the garden several nights. And every inch of the house and the garden is obsessively cared for. Every tool, piece of wood in its own place. Not a single weed anywhere. And 100+ year old grape vines as an arbour. I could go on and on. Stay here! It's perfect! Also the best location/most central to day trip all over the island. Thanks so much, Duarte!!

Eramos 3 amigas e ficámos na casa da Maria 4 dias. Estivemos completamente à vontade, a casa estava super limpa e equipada com tudo o que pudéssemos precisar. Fomos muito bem recebidas pela Maria, que é uma simpatia, e que nos recebeu com biscoitos, doces caseiros, bolo de chocolate, uma garrafa de vinho, pequeno almoço super completo e até uma sopa, tudo delicioso!! :) Quanto à localização, a casa fica relativamente próxima da zona das Furnas e para nós acabou por ser uma localização melhor que Ponta Delgada para nos deslocarmos de carro (alugado) aos diversos sítios da ilha, para além da paisagem ser muito bonita. Queremos voltar aos Açores, e sem dúvida que ficaremos com a Maria novamente. Muito recomendado!

Maria est une hôte très accueillante et arrangeante, elle a accepté notre arrivée plus tôt et notre départ plus tard (sûrement car nous sommes en hors saison). L'appartement est très agréable, magnifique vue sur l'île de Vila ! Et les petites attentions de Maria (soupe maison, confiture, vins et autres gourmandises) ont été très apprécié !! Je recommande vivement cette location qui plus est, est très bien placé sur l'île :) Merci à Maria et à bientôt peut être ! Marine et Robin

Wow, this place is perfect! Maria is a fantastic host and she made us feel like home with all her delicious food&drinks! The view from the garden is stunning and we loved the barbecue including woodfire. The house is superclean and we wanted to take the bathroom home;-) Besides that, the location is ideal for exploring the beautiful island. We definitely hope to come back here one day.

We enjoyed our stay thoroughly. The home was clean and tastefully furnished. A portable heater was provided as there was no central heating system. The bed was comfortable with a good amount of pillows and blankets. The shower was equipped with a rainfall showerhead that was a pleasure to use. After check-in, Maria surprised us with homemade squash soup that was delicious! She also provided an assortment of snacks (salted peanuts, cake, biscuits, cookies) as well as jams, honey, ham, cheese, eggs, bread and fruit. Beer, juice and water were found in the fridge. You could be tempted to have most of your meals at Maria's home, but go out and explore the beautiful island of Sao Miguel!

Graça, obrigada por toda a simpatia e disponibilidade :). Não podíamos ter escolhido melhor, a casa é fantástica e adorámos todos os recantos. O local é óptimo e a vista soberba. Recomendo vivamente a qualquer pessoa! Um grande beijinho. Natacha e Rodolfo.

Maria ist eine sehr sehr zuvorkommende und bemühte Gastgeberin, die stets versucht etwas mehr zu bieten, als man erwartet. Das ist Großartig. Die Wohnung ist liebevoll eingerichtet, umfänglich ausgestattet und komfortabel. Daher kann ich diese Unterkunft mit gutem Gewissen weiter empfehlen.

Um es kurz zu machen, ein wirklich tolle tolle Unterkunft. - Herzlicher Empfang mit einem tollen Essen - Eine wirklich schicke, moderne und sehr gut gepflegte Wohnung - Auch zu erwähnen der große Garten und die wundervolle Terrasse, mit Grill Wenn Ihr nach Sao Miguel fahrt, kann ich diese Unterkunft sehr empfehlen.

A quinta situa se num local privilegiado com uma vista espetacular. Fomos muito bem recebidos e com uma surpresa em cima da mesa. Casa esta muito bem decorada e tem tudo que uma pessoa precisa. Obrigado

This place was amazing, the view is exceptional, the condo is modern and completely updated, the location in Vila Franca is unbeatable. It was everything as advertised and more, the pictures actually don't do it justice, the real views are better. Herminio is one of the best parts, he is local and happy to help you about this amazing village. One of the best stays yet!

Séjour trésor agréable dans une petite maison très fonctionnelle (pour nous, rien ne manque), propreté impeccable, situation parfaite avec vue sur l'océan imprenable , quartier calme et familial. Accès facile voie rapide. Hôte chaleureux, disponible.

Lovely bright self contained unit with amazing views - it is even more beautiful than the pictures.

We spent the first week of our honeymoon at CK guest house. It was everything we were looking for: quiet, amazing views, privacy, all amenities (brand new, super clean), own infinity swimming pool, great location and a very friendly host. Eleni really did her best to make us feel welcomed and even baked us a cake. The only thing to bare in mind is that given the house is in a garden next to the ocean you are likely to encounter a few insects/lizards around however all precautions are in place to prevent them coming inside like all windows have nets, there is an electric fly catcher next to the main door. All in all we had a really great stay and we would definitely stay here again :-)

Thank you Eleni and Zoe for a beautiful stay. The house was perfect - perhaps even too big for just 2 of us - and the view was unbelievable. Thanks again!

The Azores is an amazing getaway and the CK guesthouse was a perfect spot to complement our holiday. It has everything you need and Eleni was an amazing host, going out of her way to make sure our stay was comfortable. The pictures do not do it justice! A beautiful setting. We would highly recommend it.

I cannot say enough about this beautiful property and gracious hosts. The views from the guesthouse are simply breathtaking at any time of day- the pictures do not do it justice! Inside the house, Eleni stocked it with everything we needed during our stay (including an amazing chocolate cake as a welcoming gift!). If we had any questions or needed recommendations, Eleni and Jorge were always very attentive, helpful and kind. We could not have asked for a better place to stay during our (short lived) vacation. Thank you for everything, Eleni and Jorge!

This place is a dream. Period. We loved the view so much that we chose to sleep in the "glass house", aka. the living room, instead of in the bed room (the sofa bed is to our surprise quite comfortable to sleep on) to take in every minute of it. Eleni made us feel very welcomed from the very first moment. There were homemade cupcakes and fresh fruits waiting for us as we arrived. Though we had a rented car for the week, we ended up not going out much and spent most of our time here. The guesthouse/glass house is very spacious and clean, the kitchen is adequately equipped (and you can call Eleni for anything you need and she'd bring them right to you), the bathroom is very nice and we love the cool shower and the luxurious towels. And the view! It is beyond gorgeous. In fact, the pictures don't even do it justice. You just have to come and experience it for yourself. Eleni, Jorge and their daughter are very friendly and helpful. Plus, Eleni is an excellent cook. For my husband's pre-birthday dinner she even baked a great cake with homemade chocolate and everything as part of a very yummy 3-course dinner. In fact, it were two of the best meals we had during our 2-week Portugal trip. The family lives on the same property in the main house but you barely see them if you don't look for them. We felt like we had the entire place for ourselves and that's what made this place so wonderful. If you plan to surprise your spouse/partner with a romantic getaway, this is the place for you.

We absolutely loved our stay at the CK Seaside Guest House! It was absolutely breathtaking. Stunningly beautiful, crystal clean and so comfortable. The delicious breakfast and cupcakes were the cherry on top! We can't recommend this accommodation enough!

CK guest house was beyond amazing. The home and view are both perfect and Eleni and Jorge are great hosts. This place is what Air BnB is all about!