This is a renovated manor house run as a b&b, with dinner provided occasionally. The owners give a day's notice and ask guests to sign up to eat there. The best thing about it is definitely the friendly, helpful attitude of the owners and their staff. Nothing is too much trouble for guests from advice to practical help. However there... More

Disregard the postings about lack of friendliness -- we received a wonderful welcome from the English-speaking proprietors, who offered good dining and touring suggestions. The hotel has a pretty breakfast area in a garden and is within walking distance of Maia, a charming, untouristic town. It is just a few miles from an interesting tea plantation and easy driving to... More

I stayed for a week in this lovely place. The house & garden are truely amazing. My room and & bathroom were clean and spacious. The German owners/managers created a very friendly and familiar atmosphere. Almost every evening, we were sitting in front of the house chatting and listening to their stories about the island. Don't expect all the comfort... More

Well, we loved this place, and it suited us very well indeed. It sets out to be independent, different and relaxing, and is a nice quiet spot. The owners were absolutely charming and judged it well whether you wanted to chat or be left in peace and quiet. The place is an ideal base for touring the island. We are... More

On a vacation to Sao Miguel we came across this lovely old inn. as we drove through the small town of Maia. My husband and I stopped to look around the premises, and were surprised to find that the building is much more charming than the owner! When we asked questions about the place (we actually thought it would be... More

we stayed in this beautiful old rambling house for 2 nights. <our room was lovely, wood floors and nice big bathroom. the hosts are german, and friendly. our breakfast was nice with eggs cooked to order. <however, the town its in, <maia, has nothing to do, and very little in the way of places to eat. <you must have a... More