Adegas do Pico

It was in a quiet area; the staff was responsive with WhatsApp

It was insanely outdated the pictures are completely misleading. The house smelt of that classic seaside mould that made me super queasy every time we entered the house - it is so bad I might need to throw out laundry detergent I used at that place cuz I’m associating the detergent with the mould now. The house was only vacuumed but the floor hasn’t been mopped in a long time. You drop a towel? You’d better not use that towel again. We killed about 3 centipedes per day. Besides the pictures make it seem like you are getting the stone house so be careful when selecting the accommodation!! There were 3 toilets and only one soap upstairs. The upstairs ac is broken so it gets horribly hot and humid upstairs in the living room and kitchen so it’s unusable. Oh the upstairs door lock is so bad we couldn’t lock it during our entire stay. For our 4 night stay there wasn’t a single laundry detergent tablet. It shows how not only is the house old and mouldy, the owners have no interest in providing a good service. This is the worst accommodation I’ve been to in the last 10 years of travelling.

Die Lage hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Die Ambiente vom Haus ist außergewöhnlich. Die Aussicht ist wunderschön. Sehr ruhige Lage, Strand, Restaurant und Einkaufsmöglichkeit zu Fuß zu erreichen. Late Check Inn problemlos möglich. Der Willkommenskorb hat uns auch sehr gefallen.

Keine Kleiderkästen, Die Schritte vom Obergeschoss hört man im Erdgeschoss sehr laut, die Wassertemperatur in der Dusche hat sich nicht immer gut regulieren lassen.

The amazing welcome, the terrace overlooking the sea, the very typical and homey style of the house, the barbecue

Nice view well located

Cleanliness very poor (bugs, moisture, toilet seats broken,…) No maintenance of the house Kitchen tools old

La posizione ha un bellissimo panorama. Le case sono belle, con mobili e suppellettili d'epoca e letti confortevoli. Gli spazi esterni sono piacevoli.

Posizione delle case un po' scomoda come raggiungibilità e strutture: il bar più vicino si trova a 12 minuti da percorrere camminando lungo una strada piuttosto spiacevole e senza marciapiede né illuminazione; il supermercato a una ventina di minuti abbondante. Arrivando, non c'era nessuna luce, ed è stato difficile individuare la cassettina con la chiave. Molte delle luci e delle prese elettriche non funzionavano e le camere da letto erano prive di qualsiasi mobile e piano d'appoggio, cosa molto scomoda. Inoltre, arrivando le abbiamo trovate con l'aria condizionata a 17°C, decisamente gelide!! Carini i welcome basket, ma non c'era nemmeno un grano di sale in nessuna delle due case.

Accueil efficace et gentil. Maison très agréable, bien située à coté d'une petite plage, disposant de tout le confort nécessaire. Belle vue et calme en plus !

Ras

It was a well appointed farm house that had everything needed for a comfortable stay. The views of the sea and surrounding gardens and countryside were beautiful.

We are a family of 2 adults and 3 young children and we booked a 3 bedroom farm house, but the third bedroom is located outside and not connected to the house. You have to walk out the front door and down some steps to access it. We notified booking.com to update the description of the house. The second bedroom on the ground floor was dank and had a very strong musty smell.

Prachtig uitzicht op oceaan en São Jorge. . Authentiek karakter en bouwstijl. Landelijke omgeving.

Enkele nadelen van authentieke bouwstijl zoals ongelijke vloeren en drempels en onvoldoende ventilatie. Booking-beschrijving en -foto's slaan op meer en verschillende huizen waardoor an tevoren niet duidelijk is waar je precies moet zijn.

Adorei o enquadramento paisagístico, as características rurais tradicionais das habitações, a vista para S. Jorge, as flores, o milheiral, os móveis antigos, os colchões a limpeza…o sossego!

Não gostei do tipo de lâmpadas da iluminação. A cor fria retira requinte e aconchego ao ambiente da habitação. Custam e gastam o mesmo preço e deveriam variar entre os 2700k e os 3000k no máximo

Zapowiadało się ok. Ciastka, kawa i wino na przywitanie. Dobra knajpa, market i kąpielisko w okolicy...

W sypialniach grzyb na ścianie. Smród w którym nie dało sie spać. Ze względu na małe dzieci zrezygnowaliśmy z kolejnego noclegu. Właścicielka obiektu nie widziała problemy twierdząc, ze takie budownictwo i taki klimat wilgotny. Wg niej grzyb na ścianie nie jest groźny. Zgodziła sie na zwrot za niewykorzystany nocleg po czym konsultantowi booking.com zaprzeczyła wszystkiemu i zwrotu nie otrzymaliśmy. Może inne domki są w lepszym stanie ale nasz był tragiczny.

Die Lage war sehr schön. Es war sehr ruhig und wir hatten einen tollen Blick auf das Meer und die Natur. Das Personal war sehr nett.

Das Bett war sehr klein, das Bad im UG sehr feucht und dunkel. Wir hatten Teilweise Ameisen und Käfer in der Unterkunft.

Everything

Nothing

Super clean house, fully equipped. Best location ever by the water!

Die Lage ist traumhaft schön. Von der Terrasse blickt man über das Meer; drumherum pralle Natur. Die Lage ist ein wenig abgeschieden, was wir wunderbar fanden. Wir sind durch Flugverspätung erst um 02.00 Uhr in der Nacht angereist. Als Willkommensgruß fanden wir Kaffee, Tee, Kekse und eine Flasche Wein vor. Über diese Aufmerksamkeit haben wir uns sehr gefreut! Das Häuschen ist perfekt für zwei Personen und hat einen herrlich alten Charme.

Es war alles gut.

Incredible location, fabulous views, typical and comfortable house.

Da limpeza excepcional da casa, da localização que nos convida a relaxar sem stress nem ruídos. Excelente vista para a natureza e mar azul e a ilha de São Jorge logo ali.

Fantástico!!! Casa com vistas incriveis. Tradicional mas com todas as comodidades.

Jolie maison ancienne

Les aléas de l’ancien, les bestioles ! Cuisine moyennement équipée

I loved the location in the middle of the country side , the view was spectacular

The bathroom was downstairs and very humid no plug for the heater

A localização perto do antigo pertinho da Prainha é sem dúvida aquilo que mais gostamos, por poder ir a pé de casa dar uns mergulhos! Além disso, o balcão da casa com vista para São Jorge é outro dos pontos altos deste alojamento.

A casa tinha uma ótima vista para o mar e uma varanda muito agradável, casa com boas facilidades e espaço bem distribuído

As almofadas eram muito duras, o quarto de baixo com pouca janela

We rented two houses, one is right next to the ocean, and one is higher up with a more panoramic view. We really enjoyed the house by the ocean. It’s a basic house but well decorated. The location is unbeatable. It’s at a less touristy part of the island so very quiet.

It’s a very basic construction so we hear people walking in the kitchen when sleeping downstairs and it’s quite humid in the bedrooms as it’s right next to the ocean. But we had ACs on so not too bad.

Belle et vaste maison en pierre de lave à 2 minutes de la mer bien équipée et très belle vue sur Sao Jorge Piscine naturelle à 10 minutes à pied. Très bien placée pour visiter l'île.

Il faisait un peu chaud dans l'une des chambres.

Het was een fijn huisje met een rustige omgeving. De gastvrouw was heel behulpzaam. De verstelbare bank was top

De keuken was matig in gericht om echt goed te koken. De tafel van het terras moest worden vervangen.

Unfortunately, this was our worst stay in the Azores. While the location was excellent, the house had 2 critical issues I wish I had known about prior to the reservation. The main problem was the WiFi. The listing stated it was available but that’s not true. Initially we believed the hosts as they insisted it was mentioned on the ad, but then noticed that was not the case. When we let them know, they simply disregarded what we said and glossed over that (see screenshot of their response in the photos). Another issue was the insect infestation. We love nature, but we don’t like sleeping with the insects. The downstairs cabin smelled strongly of mold and was unusable. Ants, spiders, and even centipedes were common throughout the house, including in and around the bed, which made it really uncomfortable to relax or sleep. None of this was mentioned in the listing. When we brought up our concerns, the response from staff was dismissive (“this is just nature”), rather than apologetic and understanding. The villa lacked proper pest control and cleaning. Plus, the interactions with the hosts led us to believe that honest information on its state was deliberately inaccurate, which leaves us no other choice but to give it a 4/10 rating. [The other media attached and taken during our stay shows the type of visitor you may find every night after coming back from an exhausting day out exploring]

The location was amazing. We were in the Farol house, right on the waterfront. We stayed during an Extreme Weather Event and the waves were intense, really fun to sit on the porch drinking port and watch.

The house had black mold. All three of us began to feel ill after the first night. Two of us are still suffering from sinus and respiratory problems. The mold is visible in many spots on the walls. The lights in one bathroom and the porch didn't work. The master bath ran out of hot water and though we complained the problem wasn't fixed (the owner suggested we couldn't figure out the hot/cold faucets). The toilet seat in the upstairs bathroom wasn't attached.

We spent 3 nights ar Casa da Vinha. It is a chrming old wine house that has been converted into a rental property. It has all the amenities you require. Great for 2 people. The management are lovely and supplied basket with bread, jam and tea Being a stone house it does get chilly but they supply a heater for the kitchen and there is some type of wood pellet burning stove in the bedroom upstairs. We did not use that. There is also an air conditioner in the bedroom. We had a lovely time there but I must advise the the house does have a musty smell I suspect that there is nothing that can be done about that. The views from the back yard are amazing

We loved the house and the location.

Very unique property. Great view. Loved the layout of property. For additional cost provided breakfast basket each day. Town has a well stocked grocery store nearby. Very picturesque village with a wonderful wine bar.

Unfortunately I cannot recommend that anyone stay here. We had a number of issues: 1. Cleanliness - there were centipedes everywhere, including in our bed during the night which was very unsettling. We complained and basically nothing was done about this, other than putting a useless glue trap down. The house had clearly not been cleaned properly and had cobwebs / dead insects scattered around the place. 2. The toilet was leaking. Again, we complained, and they sent someone to "fix" the issue, however this was never remedied - all that happened was that a dirty towel was left behind in the bathroom (they didn't even dry the floor) 3. The AC didn't work The host was very responsive and friendly, but really didn't take any responsibility for these issues, and we ended up moving to another hotel. Very disappointing - avoid.

My family and I stayed at Adegas do Porto for two nights this August, and were excited about the chance to stay at such a charming, authentic home in the heart of Pico. The house had the basics and necessities needed for our stay, and the staff were readily available by phone or email. A welcome basket of local bread, jam, coffee and tea was prepared and set out on the table for our arrival. This, however, was the extent of the positive experiences we had at Adegas do Porto. Soon after arriving, we began to notice bugs covering the walls of the bedrooms downstairs. One room, had over 10 spiders on the ceiling, and the other had multiple house centipedes running across the walls, into the floor, and even onto the bed. We also noticed that the en-suite bathroom toilet appeared to be leaking. When wiping up some of the water, we were shocked to find a lizard in the trash bin. The lizards were also in the walls of the kitchen, and a bat flew into the outside stone of the house while we were on the patio. The final issue before reaching out to the host was the fact that none of the outlets in the bedrooms were working... An email was sent to inform the host of these issues, to which the response was: "Thank you so much for your email and information! It was a pleasure to welcome you and we look forward to your next visit 😊 Have a nice evening." We do understand that this is an authentic lava home within the wild nature of the Azores, however, did not appreciate the toilet paper stuffed between the bottom edges of the wall and the floorboards, signaling that the host was well-aware of the issue prior to us reaching out. Suffice it to say, we did not sleep well during the two nights we spent here.

Awesome views across to Sao Jorge. Very cute. Great location. Nice short walk to some lovely natural pools. Away from the hustle and bustle, very peaceful. Communication with host excellent. Would love to go back.

It was in a beautiful location. The views were spectacular and it was close to a lovely swimming area. It was a nice house, attractively decorated and clean.

During our stay, the town shut off the water supply for maintenance. At the beginning of the trip, we didn’t have water for about a day. If this happens at home it is a pain. On vacation, its a disaster. We didn’t know how long it would last - maybe the whole week? It also happened that I had just put most of my clothes in the washer and the machine had locked them in. So, had we moved to a hotel, we would have to abandon most of my wardrobe. By the way, the staff only told us about the town maintenance AFTER we complained. The water had been out at least 5-6 hours by then. We left the house at 11am and my son couldn’t brush his teeth, returned around 5pm to still no water. We had to go back out to stock up on water bottles. We had thought that maybe it was temporary due to a lot of use in the morning. I complained again around 7pm in the evening, and was told “these things happen” and “hopefully it will turn back on soon.”. It did come back on thankfully sometime in the middle of the night. Although these things do happen, if I had been running the property, I would have shown up in person to apologize and perhaps bring a bottle of water as just a token gesture. I do manage a rental property, in fact, and believe me I would have been there. We were strangers in a foreign country with no idea when the water would be turned back on, if ever. I had no access to my clothing. Although it was out of the control of the property, some additional help and communication would have gone a long way to making the difficult experience better.

Outstanding location right at the beach, very comfortable and cosy little house. Perfect place to explore the island! Very friendly reception!

The setting was really good. The architectural features had given us an authentic feeling. Dispite the very traditional look the confort standard was very good.

The lights in the living room/kitchenette were very dimm. No wifi although that wasn't a real issue.

The room was down the road from the address that shows up on booking but it’s not a problem since you’ll most probably be moving around in a car. Beautiful stone built houses and responsive and polite staff. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay and the complimentary bread and marmalade etc

Love the quaint stone cottages overlooking the water. Wonderful front deck to sit out on surrounded by beautiful flowers and ocean views. The staff was very responsive and helpful. They left us a big canister of delicious ground coffee, a loaf of local bread and a jar of absolutely delicious passion, fruit jam. Good air conditioning/heating units.

It was incredibly musty when we arrived (mid November). Be warned if you have allergies or asthma. I don’t, but found it hard to breathe it first. You couldvturn on the heat or air conditioner to improve the situation, but it always felt musty There appeared to be some sort of black mold on the windows in one room. It was very windy our first night and the doors and windows rattled constantly. We had the three room villa, but one of the bedrooms could only be accessed from the outside. It was fine, but probably not ideal if you have small kids. There were very few restaurant options that were actually open in November. We ended up eating peanut butter and jelly one evening to for dinner. One local restaurant was open, but was out of most items on the menu, and the other one was just closed, despite staying open on the website. So prepare to either drive a bit or cook at home if you come in the off-season.

The house is very beautiful and was neatly prepared with tasty bread etc. for breakfast. There is a fire station and table to eat outside, which was cosy.

The house ended up being more on the hill/mountain that expected as google maps reverted us to the remaining houses in the center. There is only one bathroom, which was sometimes challenging with 4 people ;). In the kitchen a few more items such as bigger, sharper knives, better grilling pans and extra trash bags would have been great (we like to cook).

The location facing the sea is wonderful and the house is perfect for a family of 4 (2 adults, 2 teens) with all amenities (equipped kitchen, washing machine). There is a natural pool and supermarket just a walk away. Jennifer and Beatriz are welcoming and helpful. They picked us up at the airport to the house where our car was waiting and dropped us off at the ferry for our trip to Horta. Would have loved staying a little longer.

The car rental was a full electric which even if it was okay was kind of stressful since there are only three locations on the island to recharge: Lajes, Sao Roque & Madalena (a little isolated). Hopefully there will be a little more on the island in the coming years. Charging at our specific house was not possible but apparently it seems possible in certain homes.

Wonderful hosts!!!

I wish there was breakfast.

We stayed at Flor do Ribeira for 5 nights. The cottage was relatively small but was clean, comfortable, quaint and charming and came with all the basics we needed - including a welcome breakfast basket of local bread, jam, coffee and tea. Staff were readily available by phone or WhatsApp to deal with any requests. If you’re looking for a tranquil base for your time on Pico, this is perfect - we loved sitting out on the deck admiring the views across the sea to Sao Jorge. Recommend that visitors stop off at the Hipercais supermarket just outside Sao Roque en route to stock up on supplies. There is a small store 5 minutes drive from the Adega to pick up basics. There is a pizzeria and bakery within walking distance but for good food, we recommend Tasca and Adega Acoriana in the village.

No Wifi availability

If you want to experience a traditional set up and go to sleep to the sound of the ocean this place is for you! We really enjoyed our stay there. The house is quite small but cute. The view from the little terrasse is awesome!

It is a bit remote from the main towns and it’s not very modern but it has its charm. The property has 2 single beds (which we didn’t notice when we booked) so my partner and I slept in separate beds during our stay.

Very nice small house in a quiet country area. Well appointed. Extremely friendly and helpful staff.

Original quiet accommodation in a suitable location for us (with car). Very good friendly communication; perfect process. Everything needed in the house; even bread, coffee, jam on arrival. Great restaurants nearby.

The ground floor/bathroom was quite damp and a bit musty.

You are in your own private cottage with a bedroom, bathroom, dining room, full kitchen and washer machine. Outside you have a beautiful patio with amazing views overlooking the ocean and a wood fire bbq grill. They have multiple cottages, some by the waterfront and some in the hills so make sure to book the one that fits your wishes. The host/receptionist is very friendly, super responsive through calls and Whatsapp. She was very timely, professional and super honest. 10/10

Beautiful rustic but modernised house in a stunning location.

Only that there were some issues with the electricity

A beautiful stone cottage with fabulous views looking out to sea with mountains behind. Very spacious and comfortable with character. Great customer service - good information on the cottage, local area and recommendations of where to eat etc. Responsive to our queries. A welcome basket of coffee/ local specialities very nice.

No wifi but we did know that before we came. We could use their wifi in the reception office for free but that is a 5 minute drive by car.

Very nice rural property

It is not very common to feel so good in a holiday house or hotel to really really feel like being at home. However, at home we do not have such a marvellous view on the ocean and a nice terrace to relax looking at it whenever you want, so... even better! The house itself was very confortable and equipped with all the necessary tools: it is very evident that everything was carefully thought to make guests at ease. Staff are extremely friendly and informative about all activities, restaurants and shops and they make you feel welcome since your arrival, providing also a much appreciated welcome pack. We heartily recommend Adegas do Pico to anyone visiting Pico (our favourite island so far!) since they will add the taste of home to your holyday.

Utter perfection. From greeting, to baskets of local delicacies, to tour and destination tips and view, location and an immaculate, divine property!!! This experience tops every other and leaves the competition for dead. No one on any of the islands can compete with this. Brilliant private location where you hear and see the magic Atlantic and green green Island of Pico. If you’re coming for a day or a month, there’s everything you need to enjoy the wine, restaurants, swimming, walks and drives on Pico. Come!!!!!

We spent 4 night here for our wedding anniversary. It was incredible. Our little house was wonderfully decorated and very comfortable and very, very clean. We made use of the BBQ area one night and that was a blast. Our view was incredible. The staff was amazingly helpful and responsive both before our stay and during. We hope to make it back to Pico again (great island) and if we do we will be staying here again!

Our 4 night stay on Pico Island was amazing! The cottage was exceptionally clean and comfortably furnished. The women in the reception were very helpful in giving us ideas on what to see. Two restaurants were within walking distance.

Our cottage (Faiol) was 8 meters from the ocean. 8 meters. Characteristic small house with 2 bedrooms (and two bathrooms + a third toilet). Well renovated, well furnished: everything is there (apart maybe from Wifi. But 4G works well, and who needs Netflix or Internet when you can watch the ocean all day, the waves hitting). A place to unwind, to write and read. Communication with reception couldn't be better, welcoming is very professional and careful.

Quiet and private on the hill above the town, a short walk away. The house itself was very nice with many interesting features and details, and well equipped. We would have liked to have stayed longer.

This review is late in being posted but wanted to say what an amazing place this was to start out Azorean holiday. We wished we would have allowed more time here in Pico. The house was so peaceful and beautifully maintained. We started off with 3 days in Pico, 5 in Sao Miguel and 4 in Madeira. The ladies who run the office are so kind and helpful. We had a flight delay and they stayed way beyond what would have been expected to meet us-close to 7:30pm-to make sure we arrived safely and were given an escort to our little house. Included was a map with hand detailed instructions on what to see on the island. The home was lovely, clean and so relaxing. Sylvia and her fellow employees were awesome. We wish we would have had more time!

Our family enjoyed three nights in Alto da Ribeira (5 of us) and Bananeiras (2 of our group, but sleeps 4). The property is rural, so don’t expect restaurants and shops nearby. We did not have a car and the walk into Prainha to the market was fine for the younger of our group, but not for my 79 year old mother... however, she was perfectly happy to sit with a glass of wine on the patio with her friends and enjoy the beautiful views and lovely gardens. The houses are so very cute and really give you a feel for traditional living. My mother lived in the Azores in the late 1960’s and loved the accommodations as it brought back a lot of memories. I only regret not having more time at this very peaceful and beautiful property. Next time though I will rent a car as I think it would be easier to go to the market and explore the island. Prainha is definitely not in a largely populated area... but taxis are happy to drive out there and are very reasonable. We also used a local tour company who was able to pick us up and drop us off though so it it was all good... My mother had a small mishap and tripped... and we ended up needing to call an ambulance and be taken to Sao Rogue for a few stitches. It was totally a freak accident, but I appreciated that Sylvia has taken the time to have emergency numbers in their welcome folder as well as posted in the kitchen! It made a stressful situation much easier to navigate. Sylvia even showed up just as the ambulance did because word had gotten to her that we had called for an ambulance... and she was so concerned and helpful. And by the way, the paramedics and hospital staff were wonderful as well! Thank you for a wonderful stay - we are already planning to return to Pico and hope that Adegas do Pico will be available!

The Adegas do Pico were nothng short of fabulous during our stay there. The houses (adegas) themselves are spectacularly restored old stone houses typical of the island of Pico. The renovations inside have kept the traditional look of Pico architecture and decor -- even first-timers to the Azores like us could tell that this was not just Azorean traditions, but local just to Pico. It's also got the right amount of modern convenience to make the stay luxurious. Everyone at the Adegas could not have been more helpful even before we arrived, helping us secure a rental car and giving us all sorts of good advice on what to see - things, like the various lagoas, that we might have missed otherwise. Everyone at Adegas do Pico was kind, friendly and helpful! Can't recommend them enough, Prainha is a pretty rural town -- just a gem.

Adegas do Pico was the perfect place to stay on Pico. The house was equipped with everything we could need. It has plenty of space and even more charm. There were two bedrooms which could have easily accommodated two couples. The location was great, the town is charming it has a restaurant and market. It really couldn’t have been more perfect. I look forward to visiting again and staying in the exact same house.

Stayed here for 3 nights in July. it was heaven. So peaceful. The house was equipped with everything you could want. Silvia left a welcome basket of coffee/bread juice etc. We used the huge bbq and relaxed with Mt Pico behind us and fantastic views of Sao Jorge in front of us. We would definitely go back but would hire a car this time.

We stayed in the lovely Casa Lagar, and seriously...can I buy this property? As I'm writing this we are enjoying a glass of local wine on our terrace looking out over the ocean and towards Sao Jorge island. The house is lovely to see from the outside and full of authentic details. Washing machine, fully equipped kitchen. And so clean and well maintained! We stayed with two, but with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and two livings it can easily house 4. It's a lovely quiet place with a supermarket and restaurants within walking distance. It felt like home immediately. And the front office manager Silvia was full of great tips to help us find our way around the island. If you come to Pico, look no further!

Loved the 2 room lava rock home near the ocean. Full kitchen with a washer. Very peaceful, quiet area...could have stayed indefinitely! Must have a car.

We just loved it here!!!!! Reception...perfect! Island....perfect! Village.....perfect! House....perfect!

We stayed in Casa do Farol which was right down near the water. The staff made us feel immediately welcomed with wine, bread, strawberries and chocolates waiting when we arrived The house was wonderfully clean and well decorated - it was like being at home without the clutter A special experience- we highly recommended it

The little houses are beautifully conserved and have every comfort you would need and more. Wonderful hosts and welcome. Staying here you feel a part of Picos history. The little village is peaceful and local, you will need a car to get around to other areas

Just needs wifi

Typical Picoense house, very quiet with plenty of personality. Perfect if you enjoy nature.

WAUW, the lady who ownes the houses is very very friendly, she explained us everything. We had the house close to the sea with the original interiour. It was amazing, at night we heard the waves, very calm... A experience never to forget...

Beautiful property with traditional features and all amenities. Excellent hosts. Lack of wifi would be only criticism.

Cozy and quaint cottage right next to the shore. Loved watching the waves crash on rugged volcanic beach right from the window. Friendly and helpful staff. Quiet village with a great bakery and nice neighbors. This is a terrific place to stay if you're looking for something outside of Madalena.

The house we stayed in was newly renovated to a high standard with everything we needed except washer/dryer which would have been useful. I think some of the houses do, this one didn't. It's very peaceful and quiet there and Prainha is a nice quiet village in a good location for exploring Pico. The village has a supermarket, cafe, ATM and a very nice restaurant, good for fish and accommodating for vegetarians. The accommodation owners, Sofia and her husband are very helpful. On arrival we were warmly welcomed and Sofia gave us lots of information for things to do, places to walk and where to eat and made bookings for us for whale watching and a guide for Pico mountain. Nothing was too much trouble. This enabled us to get things organised quickly and easily without the hassle of investigating ourselves, so we were able to get out and explore quicker making best use of our time. If you stay here make sure to listen out for the Coreys Shearwater making their strange sounds after dusk, odd at first then very entertaining when you realise what the noise is, even if you are not a twitcher! We very much enjoyed our stay with Adegas do Pico and would definitely return.

are a number of properties that are let out spread over the area. I'd assumed that the one in the photo in the booking confirmation was the one we'd booked - but not so. It was OK and we weren't helped by poor weather but the property was dark and felt damp.Not a lot to do without a car journey

Rural accommodation. Perfect location. Walking distance to village (and great restaurant) as well as walking distance to a pizza restaurant and bar. Sylvia is professional and helpful. Free WiFi in office space which is always open for guests. Cute stone cottage--nicely furnished and equipped. Full kitchen. Big bathroom with modern fixtures. On the down side, the cottage was musty and damp. Quilted wall hangings, cushions, old bedroom dressers, etc were musty smelling. The dampness left our clothes and the bedding feeling cold and clammy. The cottage has been left with stone wall interior which may contribute to dampness and mustiness. Critters came alive at night, seemed to be frolicking in the rafters. Morning we were leaving, a mouse scurried from under fridge to under clothes washer. Dozens of dead crustacean-like insects began to appear on second day (mostly on kitchen floor). Unfortunately, would not return or recommend this particular cottage. Disappointing that the cottage was not comfortable because it is quite a lovely spot and (in appearance) a quaint cottage. Sealing the interior walls and running a dehumidifier continually and having heaters in each room (with fans)would really help with this cottage.

amazing tradicional house made of stones. very confy, cosy, with 2 bathrooms, 2 bedrooms, kitchen and everything else. fells like home.

We stayed on Pico in the one bedroom seaside stone house during March and had a wonderful time. The traditional house makes for a quiet base for exploring the entire island assuming you have a rental car; the village was a bit sleepy at this time of year, but this is the off-season for tourism so that is to be expected. The staff were very friendly and helpful - we had no problems whatsoever. The kitchen was well-appointed and the facilities were very clean. If you love falling asleep to the sound of the ocean waves crashing onto the rocks, you will love it here - you truly feel as though you have your own little slice of paradise. An overall excellent value that we feel happy to recommend to any future travellers to Pico.

The two bedroom house (self catering) where we were staying in was surrounded by banana trees. The view was stunning (weather permitting). The only beach on Pico Island was a 5 minute walk away and worth the visit. The house was clean and well equipped. The Reception Staff was very courteous and extremely helpful. We will definitely recommend your place to all our (hiking) friends and family.

Such a tiny house, but it has everything you need, including a full kitchen and a little patio overlooking the Atlantic. This cottage has charm and history galore. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. What a great experience we had!