Guest Reviews

Bonita is full of joy and made our stay very pleasant.

The various flora I enjoyed very much. In the morning we would wake up to a cacophony of bird song. Very enjoyable.

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Die Ehefrau des Besitzerpaares, Bonita, war sehr freundlich und gab uns viele ntzliche Ausflugs- und Restaurant-Tipps.

Bewohnten im Juni 2017 die gerumige Ferienwohnung Nr. 2, total sauber, gute Betten. Ganze Anlage komplett ruhig. Fantastische Gartengesaltung. Liegesthle und Hngematten vorhanden. Tagsber Vogelgezwitscher. Nachts strt kein Gerusch. Gut eingerichtete Kche. Keine Lust zum selber kochen? Kein Problem: Vom Frhstck bis abends gibt's zum Beispiel unten im nur 3 Automin. entfernten Strand-Restaurant zu essen. Diese Quinta ist ein paradiesischer Ort, unbedingt hingehen!

Thank you Ed and Bonita for providing this lovely place for my family to come and enjoy. I loved the grounds with all the vegetation and sculptures. This is truly paradise! Nancy, USA

Weve had a lovely stay at Casa Beira Mar, from watching the waves crash over the rocks below to swimming in the freezing natural pools round the corner and watching some beautiful sunsets. During our stay we visited the thermal pools at Ferreira , walked round the crater around Sete Cidades, visited Furnas (the sweet corn they cook int he caldeiras was fantastic!) went whale watching with Moby Dick tours went canyoning with Azorean Active Blueberry and visited Ilheu da Vila Franca. We recommend all of these! Restaurant Gazidla, which is down the road in Mosteiros, is a lovely place to eat, providing great food and service as well as a view over the sea! Overall our stay here has been great. The house was comfortable, clean and the view outside as I sit here writing this is uncomparable! A wonderful trip all round. Ann and Beccy M, United Kingdom

Bonita and Ed are so friendly!! Bonita really took time to advise us on different things like rental cars and phone service.

Very comfortable. The gardens are beautiful. I could have just stayed on the property and been happy.

Sitting writing this with the sun starting to flood in and the ceaseless waves foaming against the starkness of the black rocks; dont think I could match this view on all my travels. Depending on age and ability, we would suggest spending as much time on nature as you can. Absorb the panorama of Sete Cidades from the crater rim. go out and look for whales and dolphins. Wallow in the hot swimming pool at Ferreira or the springs at Furnas. If you can ride a horse, theres no better way to match the pace of Azorean life than atop a gentle stroking horse. Gordon and Christine, United Kingdom

Dear Bonita and Ed, I came to visit my mothers birth place. I think I found instead the place where the rest of my life will seriously begin. Where am I going? What will I be doing?How can I grow into a person of whom they would be proud? I am leaving with new resolve, a clearer picture of what work lies ahead. You are perfect hosts. Your gardens are a restful, contemplative retreat. I am reborn! Paula , USA

Very good assistance from Bonita S. Thanks for all.

All was perfect, nothing to add.

Ed and Bonita were the most gracious hosts, have a questions, ask them; have any problems they are quick to respond.

This is our second time here and the Quinta has gotten more beautiful. Our cottage#4 was cozy and had everything we needed. Listening to the birds, looking out at the beautiful scenery, what a way to relax! All we can say is Beautiful! Beautiful! We would definitely recommend this as a vacation retreat! Oh and by the way, the whole island is also a beautiful place! Mary and Antonio , Canada

Ed and Bonita, Thank you so much for sharing your lovely place with us. I cant imagine a more beautiful or generous place to be! We also really appreciate all of the help and guidance that youve given us. We will definitely come back to the Quinta in the future and hopefully bring friends with us! Thank you again for this amazing experience. Clare PS and we loved Tom, the cat visiting us! Nancy After all our tours we looked forward to coming back to your bit of heaven. Ed, USA

Haus in ruhiger Lage mit schner Aussicht aufs Meer ! Wir haben sehr angenehme 14 Tage in dem Ferienhaus in Mosteiros verbracht. Das Haus ist praktisch neuwertig, sehr sauber, schn und modern eingerichtet mit einem Super Wintergarten und einem groen Garten ausgestattet. Obwohl wir in einer ziemlich kalten Zeit auf den Azoren waren (12-18C), war das Haus mit Elektroheizer und Kaminofen gut beheizbar. Holz fr den Kamin war ausreichend vorhanden. Die elektrischen Gerte einschl. W-LAN funktionierten einwandfrei. Besonders schn ist der Blick auf Meer und Steilkste. Sehr angenehm war auch die Betreuung durch die das Ehepaar Sousa, das uns empfangen hat und telefonisch jederzeit erreichbar war. Verbesserungswrdig wren nur zwei - eher unbedeutende - Aspekte: Deutsches Fernsehen wre schn gewesen und bei der Abwicklung im Vorfeld htte uns eine explizite Ausweisung der Mietsicherheit von 150,00 die Rechnungsprfung erleichtert. Das war etwas verwirrend. Mosteiros ist ein ruhiger Ort - im Winter vielleicht etwas zu ruhig. Die Lage des Ortes ist traumhaft und die umgebende Landschaft sowie die Ksten sehr schn. Der kleine Strand sowie die natrlichen Pools waren leider in unserer Zeit nicht nutzbar, da die Brandung sowie der Wind einfach zu stark waren. Wir haben daher viel Zeit im Landesinneren verbracht und die Bademglichkeiten im vulkanisch erhitzen Wasser genutzt. Steffan S., March ,2017

Jaw dropping once you open the door and look through the windows! Driving down the road the anticipation is quite thrilling. The view down the street just before you park looking down to the pink water fountain at the end of the road is very photogenic. Once you walk in the Stone House and look through the windows out to the sea you can't help but to drop your bags and run out the door to the patio and be memorized by the power and beauty of your view. The town and surrounding area has a view at just about every corner. Slow down and at not only the big picture, but also the small one. The Azores has so much to offer.

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We loved Quinta das Acacias and would love to come back. We have told a lot of our friends.

Bonita was very helpful. She rented a car for us and was able to renew it for 2 more days, when our flight was canceled.

A perfect stay in a beautiful house!

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We arrived in the village of Mosteiros coming down the hills with dramatic views of the ocean. to arrive at the Stonehouse and see the absolutely amazing view off the terrace to find out that it was all ours for the week! Locals were great, foods were fantastic, wine was endless, sunsets were great. Wind was blowing hard. Natural pool below was fantastic in the sunshine "63F. Very cold when it came out. Unable to do a free dive to the heave winds/rain. But had fantastic time exploring the area. Would definitely come back again! Warwick USA

I don't know how common it is to submit a review before a stay, but I felt compelled to. My family and I are planning a trip to the Azores in late July, and because we had a great experience back in 2011 when we stayed at Quinta das Acacias, we reached out to Ed and Bonita to see what properties they had available. After booking with them again, I felt it important to share with anyone else considering booking with Vacation Home Management Azores how well my family has been treated so far. Bonita has been extremely helpful, professional, and friendly. In my mind she has gone out of her way to make sure all of our needs are going to be looked after. She went so far as to arrange a car for us in Terceira for another leg of our trip. It can be nerve wracking making travel arrangements so far into the future, and so far away from home. Trust is a big deal for me. Ed and Bonita have earned the trust of my family and myself because of our past experience, and the way they operate their business. Don't hesitate to put your trust in Vacation Home Management Azores. You will will have less to worry about, and can focus on enjoying beautiful Sao Miguel.

Ed and Bonita were gracious hosts.

We booked a two-bedroom cottage at Quinta Das Acacias for a quiet week's stay in the off-season. We loved the gardens and grounds, with the thoughtful plantings of perennials that flourish in the volcanic soil. We enjoyed the hammocks and listening to the songbirds while sitting on the porch. The cottage was immaculate, and well-stocked for cooking, with a full size stove and refrigerator. The weather turned cold during our stay, and we enjoyed using the wood stove. Bonita and Ed were gracious hosts, and provided detailed maps for local stores and restaurants. The location was close to all the island's sights, but once back on the grounds, we felt like we were in our own little world. It was the perfect location for a restful vacation.

Bonita is extremely helpful sending information, answering questions, offering suggestions and making reservations, from the rental car to restaurant reservations. She always answered promptly and professionally. Ed is a wealth of information about the Azorean culture, gardening, and doing business on the island.

This is my 4th visit to Quinta das Acacias. I won't stay anywhere else on Sao Miguel. The central location makes getting around the island very easy. The property grounds are stunning and peaceful. The hammocks are a wonderful addition and adds to the relaxation of the property. The cottages are immaculately clean, modern and homey feeling. The completely stocked kitchen makes cooking-in very easy. Wifi is a plus. I like to think of this as my home-away-from-home.

Your friends from St Thomas Aguinas High School thank you very much for your hospitality and generosity. Your cabins and property are gorgeous and so comfortable! The traditional meal (bacalhau) you prepared for us was absolutely delicious. We very much enjoyed touring your beautiful island and visiting the orphanage and school. The Azorean people are so pleasant and friendly. We will come back to visit again and stay at the Quinta. Stay helathy and walk this earth in balance! St Thomas Aguinas High School students, USA

Thank you for everything! The place is beautiful. Also thank you fo r a great dinner. WE hope that someday we will be able to come back and visit again! Sincerely Saint Thomas Aguinas Studentsm , USA

We could just repeat what was said before! We had a great relaxing holidays and enjoyed very much the view to the ocean while having breakfast. Walking to the minimart along the seaside was a good start into the day. Restaurants we can suggest: Caloura Bar-directly at the small harbour and seaside-good fish fresh to choose .Caloura village is below Agua de Pau at the sea. Silke and Oliver, Germany

Friendly, knowledgeable, and with no language barriers.

Very modern, quiet , and centrally located with access to north and south shores of island.