My husband and I booked this place with another couple for our first visit to São Miguel. We chose it because of the photo and the price and found it to be just as quaint as described. It was a short drive from the airport and easy to find with a private gated entrance, which gave it a private and secure feeling. There is a large yard behind the gated entrance with a frog pond full of beautiful water lilies. We arrived a little earlier than expected, but with a quick message to the owner, we were able to check in before our scheduled time. We were met with a fresh baked loaf of bread and some cheese as a welcome gift from the owner.
The spacious interior was perfect for our needs - 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms separated by a large living room, dining area, and adequately equipped kitchen. This was nice because each couple felt like we had our own space when needed. There was also a nice private patio that could be accessed through one of the bedrooms where we would enjoy our morning coffee and make plans for the day. There was not air conditioning, but after the first night were requested an extra fan for one of the bedrooms and the owner brought us one immediately. The beds were a little hard for my comfort, as were the pillows, but after long day adventures, we still slept like a baby.
The location was excellent! We were able to do day trips to every part of the island with ease of access right off the highway. There was a large grocery store close by with everything we needed to make dinners at home in the kitchen or pick up snacks for a picnic out.
The owners were always quick with a response to questions and very accommodating.