Last May (2012) we stayed here for 3 nights and it was way too short! Yes, it's a little drive from the airport or ferry (app. 30-40minutes) but it's absolutely worth it! The rooms are spacious, nice decorated en good equipped. But the very best part of this B&B are the owners John & Pamela. Very sweet people who do... More

The Miradouro (Viewpoint) da Papalva (an endangered bird) is a guesthouse in the village of Sao Joao (St John) on the Azores island of Pico. It’s situated about half an hour’s drive from the capital, Madalena, and about 15 minutes from the whale-watching centre, Lajes. Most guests will pick up a hire-car at Pico airport, which itself is located about... More

After a few days of not sleeping very well I finally got my sleep in a very comfortable bed. The views from the house and look outs our fantastic, plan to go back next year to climb the mountain of Pico and to continue the talks I had with John. Great place thanks for the hospitality.

Everything you can read here is absolutely true! We were at Miradouro for our honeymoon and John organized for us a very nice 'welcome surprise'. His barbecue (we had chicken and fish) is fingers-licking-good! We gave him a new nickname, that is KING of barbecue! We arrived there as guests and we left as friends... John bought and cooked for... More

We were island hopping with my wife during our honeymoon and spent around 2 days at Pico. We stayed at John's and Pamela's house and the only thing we regret is that we did not spend a few days more. The island was beautiful, but this review should be more about this place. The house / room was very clean,... More

The guesthouse is extremely nice and in a fantastic position with a beautiful view of the ocean. It is also convenient to explore both coasts of the island being close to both Lajes and Sao Roque. The rooms (3 in total) are big and comfortable with everything you need from TV to fridge. Guests can also use the barbecue outside... More

I found this guest house on Trip Advisor and I'm glad I did. John and Pamela made our stay just perfect and John is very knowledgable about what to see and do on the island. He is very knowledgable on Portuguese history too... The Guest house rooms met our needs completely. We loved the comfortable beds which had great linens... More

Me and my girlfriend have been there a couple of years ago, but I never took the time to write a review and thanks John, the owner. When we booked our room through the website we expected a very basic room in a so so location, but we couldn't be more wrong! Room was small but very comfortable and spotless,... More

Do not be worried about the location -- yes, the place is not next to the airport or sea harbor, but the owner generously arranges transfer for you from and to the place. Rooms and house in general and wonderful, very clean and well-kept. The owners are very hospitable and ready to give all sorts of useful advices, but they... More