Well... everything is even better than how good it already looks in pictures, descriptions and positive reviews from other guests. The house is beautiful, quiet, spacious, with all the comfort we needed, also for our little baby (8 m.o.) it was the best accommodation we could ever ask. Eleni is a perfect host, careful and helpful, she did everything to make us feel at home, providing all the necessary for our best stay. We absolutely had an amazing experience.

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.

an amazing place. eleni was wonderful. i wish we had booked more nights

We spent seven wonderful days at the CK guesthouse and enjoyed every single minute of the spectacular view. Eleni was the perfect host and helped us promptly with our 1000 of questions. We immediately felt the warm family atmosphere and were spoilt with delicious yummy yummy cake, fresh fruits and more. The house is very clean and invites you to rather cook your own dinner and enjoy it on the terrace than going out for dinner. For us it was the perfect hideaway. It is the ideal place for a yoga morning session. Massages are also available. The house is perfectly located. There is a big supermarket nearby and in the little village you find everything you need. It is not far to the famous lakes and Ponta Delgada is only a 15 minutes car ride. Bring books to read - you will want to just sit on the comfortable chairs on the terrace, watching the waves, birds and sail boats. And of course the magical light when the sun goes down. We will definitely come back. Thank you Eleni!

The CK guest house is an incredibly special place - truly a little slice of paradise. My husband and I were so lucky to stay there for three nights during our recent trip to Sao Miguel, and we only wish we had been there longer. Eleni is an exceptionally warm and gracious host and she has created an unforgettable space from which to enjoy the best of the island. She sent us sight-seeing and restaurant tips before we left for our trip, and had a beautiful (and delicious) homemade chocolate cake, pineapple, and cheeses waiting for us upon our arrival. Since we came in Sunday, most restaurants in town were closed, but the kitchen was stocked with supplies for a nice simple dinner. We enjoyed wine out on the veranda every evening as the sun set, and a fire in the fireplace after dinner. We could not stop grinning the entire time we were there. Beautiful views abound and the guest house is perfectly situated to take them in. We are already looking forward to returning someday :)

Eleni was extremely welcoming and made sure we had everything we needed for our stay. The guest house feels very private and the pictures do not do justice for how beautiful this property is. I'd highly recommend staying here! It's a pretty short drive to nearly everywhere on the southern portion of the island.

We have stayed at the guest house for 4 nights. Despite unstable weather we have enjoyed the place a lot. The dramatic view of the ocean is perfectly observed trough the panoramic doors. The house has a well-equipped kitchen, a comfortable bedroom and a lovely fireplace to enjoy at chilly nights. Eleni is a great host and a competent cook as well. Hope to come back one day!

Our holidays in the CK guest house have been like a wonderful dream. But it's not just this amazing view. There are so many lovely details, that made every day in this appartement so special. It have been the best holidays ever. It's really wonderful to wake up and look at the sea and to go to sleep and look at the sky full of stars. It's also great to have so much privacy and no other tourists next to you. And last but not least, Eleni and Jorge are really great hosts. Eleni is such a charming person, it was a pleasure to meet her. Eleni and Jorge make us feel like at home and not in an appartement. And this makes this holidays really so perfect. I really hope to come back one day. 3

We were very well taken care of at John's place. Everything was spotless and very modern. We were so happy to have a place to ourselves. Amazing upstairs balcony with an ocean view, cable tv, fresh towels! Heaven!

On our trip to Sao Miguel we stayed in 3 different locations on the island as we traveled. This location was by the far the cleanest and had the best amenities. I recommend anyone stay here!

Thanks John for a very nice stay and the quick and welcoming communication. A beautiful and cozy house with lovely roof terrace directly at the sea front. Ocean views from every room. Well-equipped with kitchen stuff for example and even coffee supplies. Just imagine going to sleep and waking up to the sound of the waves! We felt at home and will certainly return :-)

Nice apartment with the best sights ever and everything is brand new, for sure I would come back.

The house is just great. Clean, comfortable, fully equiped, wonderful! And...amazing ocean views!! It was sometimes hard to get out of the house because we felt so good in the terrace, just reading or having a wine, with the sun and the wind. Parking easy and free in front of the house. We just wouldnt recommend this house for people with movement difficulties because of the stairs. Thanks for sharing your beautiful house!

Hemos estado muy bien. Nuestro anfitrión muy pendiente de todo. La entrega de llaves como acordamos.

Wonderfull place - just by the sea.

Maison très agréable et très propre, moderne et bien équipée, le lit est très confortable et la douche parfaite (pression et eau chaude) ce qui n'est pas si commun sur l'île ! Nous avons été accueillis à l'heure qui nous convenait. Nous reviendrons sans hésiter.

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.

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.

It was a nice stay during easter but I am not sure if the place is suitable for winter.

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.

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.

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 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.

This was definitely the best accommodation we ever had in all our holidays. This spacious house is quite old and nicely equipped with high quality but also charme, with two bedrooms and a very nice stone floored living room with a fireplace. All what someone may need is available, including washing machine and baking oven. The fridgerator has three freezing compartments. A great garden outside contains also a barbecue. We could use towels as well as a parasol to take for beach. Wireless internet access is fast and smooth. Duarte and Mariazinha are really likable, we were very enjoyed to meet them. They provided paper towels, cooking supplies (oil, salt, spice, etc.) and several food as welcome gift. Duarte was extremely cooperatively and gave us all useful instructions on all facilities of the house. He was prepared to answer any questions we had over the duration of our stay. He even offered us a ride from and to the airport. The location is quite good, near by the small city and its nice beach. The location of Vila Franca do Campo itself is very practical since it's in the middle from west to east of the island and nearby to a lot of nice beaches. I would absolutely recommend Duarte's house to anyone planning a visit to Sao Miguel! If we'll return to this island, we'll return to this great house! Thank you again, Duarte and Mariazinha!

We stayed for 10 days in this beautiful, traditional house. The house is fully equipped, it has a great garden and how the house is decorated is very special, and cleaner than you can imagine! Duarte is a great host, you cannot wish better. The people in the village are very friendly, always willing to help, the location on the the Island is perfect. We certainly recommend it as it is very special and authentic.

Duarte's place was just as beautiful as the pictures. Spacious, comfortable, and equipped with everything you could need. Duarte and his son Pedro were extremely communicative before the trip, even helping me arrange some activities in the area, and they were also quick to respond when a (minor) issue arose. They arrived within 20 minutes. Maybe the biggest advantage to staying with Duarte is that he offers to both pick you up and drive you to the airport! At 20 euros each way, that's a very appreciated perk! The one downside to be aware of is that the house can get quite cold in the evenings. My brother and I are Canadian, and so we're used to hardy weather, but we still found it uncomfortably cold. Duarte brought out a space heater, and we used the fireplace regularly. But still, if you're planning on coming in the Spring (we stayed in mid-April), make sure to bring some warm clothes. Other than that, everything was great! Thanks again Duarte!

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.

We had a fabulous time in this house, Duarte was a great host, he picked us up from the airport and showed us around the village. The house was lovely and very well equipped and clean and tidy. A beautiful house in a beautiful place. The island was all we hoped for and more, a fabulous holiday! Many thanks.

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.

We couldn't have had a better experience with Duarte and his lovely home. Even before arriving, we exchanged multiple emails where Duarte gave us so much valuable advice on things to do, car rentals, etc. (also offered to pick us up from the airport). His home is just as nice. So beautiful, clean, and convenient to the airport and all of the sites. It's also a nice, short walk down to the square with coffee and grocery stores. For a super sweet touch, he and his wife had a welcome basket for us with all of the local yummy treats. We highly, highly recommend! Thank you, Duarte!

Cristina is a great host and trys to help you wherever she can. The view is awesome. This flat is just lovely.

Merci à Cristina pour son accueil , ses conseils et sa disponibilité si besoin; nous avons adoré sa maison qui est un super spot pour découvrir sao miguel. Que dire, nous reviendrons!

Accoglienza ottima e posto incantevole, vicino ad alcuni dei posti più belli di Sao Miguel. Ma vale la pena anche solo guardare il panorama dal giardino .

The view out onto the ocean from Casa do Arco is its best feature, in my opinion! I enjoyed sitting outside in the mornings with Triguero (spelling?), getting ready for my day. The apartment is as pictured and has a lot of character. Cristina is a lovely hostess, asking if I needed anything when she was heading to the market and offering to wash clothes for me! She invited me out to a game one evening, and even brought me some delicious soup after I arrived back late one evening! She couldn't have been nicer! The rock pool was a little too chilly for taking a dip, but I did enjoy sitting and listening to the waves. The house is in a quiet area and is located well for driving to other parts of the island -- nothing is more than an hour or so away. You will probably want to rent a car, and I recommend getting the smallest one you can!!

Stunning view, located in Ribeira das Tainhas a small village, great if you are looking for quite place . The house is spacious and comfy. Cristina was very helpful and kind.

Cristina's place was just as it was described. It's a lovely home right on the coast just outside Villa Franca. It's a good location for taking drives to other destinations on the island, or just for relaxing and watching the ocean in the evenings. On our arrival Cristina had a loaf of portuguese sweet bread (mossa?) waiting for us. We very much enjoyed our stay and would have no problem staying again. Also Cristinas dog Tigre? was never far away and took pleasure in seeing you off on an outing and greeting you on your return.

Cristina has been a very welcoming hostess, it was a pleasure to stay at her house - and the view and peace there make it a great place for family holidays

Great experience! Very easy to find and amazing view!!

We loved our stay here! The accommodation was clean, authentic and the contrast with the modern and traditional, delightful. Our host had us met to ensure we found our way. There was also basic supplies to get us through until we could visit the supermarket, which was nearby. There were recommendations for restaurants which turned out to be great And lots of information on great hikes.

Das Haus in Água D´Alto ist traumhaft schön, wunderbar der Blick auf den Atlantik. Besonders genossen habe ich jeden Morgen den Sonnenaufgang über den Bergen am Meer. Es ist ruhig gelegen und man kann alles nötige (wie Einkaufsmöglich-keiten, Restaurants etc. ) in kurzer Zeit erreichen. Wir wurden herzlich willkommen geheißen und zur Begrüßung war auch schon für ein kleines Frühstück am nächsten Morgen gesorgt. Die Bilder und die Beschreibung entsprechen genau den Gegebenheiten vor Ort. Wir hatten einen sehr schönen Urlaub in Villa Franca.

Wunderbares Haus in einer tollen Gegend. Super gepflegt und es war alles da, was man zum urlaubmachen braucht. Sehr netter Empfang von der Hausdame!! Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und es war die schönste Unterkunft auf unserer 14-tägigen Azorenreise!

Fomos muito bem recebidos, a casa é mesmo muito agradável, bem equipada e bem decorada, limpa, num local com uma vista maravilhosa, com um bom espaço ao ar livre.

there was a very nice neighbourhood with little noise and stunning views. we were greeted by three lovely maids who accommodated us exceptionally

I strongly recommend Margarida's house. It is even warmer and impressive than you can see in the photos. The living room is simply spectacular as well as the garden and the other rooms are full of atmosphere. Also the position is very good: a little bit far from Ponta Delgada, but near the main routes. Finally it has been very easy to communicate with Margarida's father, who was our reference contact on the island.

Excelente para quem procura tranquilidade e bem estar. Profissionalismo e atenção dos responsáveis acima da média. Vistas fabulosas. Recomendo!

We were introduced to our accommodation by Nelia as the owners were away.She made us feel very welcome and allowed us to move in 2 days early as the hotel we booked for the first two nights turned out to be unsatisfactory. The cottage has lots of original features as well as the amazing modern living room extension which gives you great views over the sea and surrounding country side.Its down a quiet lane so is very peaceful and relaxing.Dont forget to visit the cookery school restaurant in Ponta Delgada, it has good modern food.its called Anfiteatro and is in the new marina at the front of the large building with the terraced steps(URL HIDDEN)Also Quinta dos Sabores near Rabo de Peixe which has a 5 course menu using some fresh produce from their organic farm.The restaurant at the Terra Nostra Garden hotel is a good place to eat Cozido in Art Deco splendour.

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!

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, the location, the view, the feel: magical. Along with the reassuring presence of Josè and his pigeon (!), with the helpfulness of Lina, we enjoyed every single moment in Alain's property. A great thanks to Arnaud and Alain. If we go back to the Azores, we will know where to go!

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

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

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.

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.

This is a nice house on superb grounds. There is ample space, both indoors and outdoors, for cooking, eating and relaxing. A short path through the garden leads to the beach. The friendly groundskeeper is basically engaged in small-scale farming, and brought us fresh fruit from the tropical species he grows. We were able to communicate with him in a combination of Spanish and gestures. The only drawback of this house is the road. It has two-way traffic (including busses!) in spite of being extremely narrow; the locals are used to this and drive very fast. We slowly acclimated to the driving, but it remained a tense affair (hint: rent the smallest car possible!). Walking is not pleasant, and even the locals seem to avoid this as much as they can.

The boat was a wonderful experience for the family, Joachim a fantastic skipper and reassuringly professional.