Guest Reviews

Very easy to work with, no language barriers. Knowledge that properties will be clean safe, and fair pricing.

Centrally located, clean, safe and friendly staff. Well maintained cottages and grounds.

the whole experience was wonderful.very gracious hosts,who were there to help with any issues,at any time.

one of the most relaxing and beautiful places I have ever stayed at.the people are friendly,the country is very safe,and everyone is willing to be helpful whenever needed.

Both Ed and Bonita are extremely helpful in offering to make reservations for car rental, restaurants, horse riding, etc. They know and love the island and are always willing to give suggestions for things to see and do. The maps and island information they offer in each cottage is helpful.

I don't often return to a destination, as there is a great big world to explore. But Sao Miguel and especially Quinta das Acacias are the exception. The Quinta is a very special place - with manicured gardens, herbs to use for cooking, lavender for helping you sleep, amazing sculptures & art and fruit trees to supply delicious desserts. The genuine friendliness of Ed and Bonita makes the Quinta seem like home.

Very friendly, well knowledgeable.

I stayed in Cabin #4 and was here for 2 weeks. I cannot say enough about the stay here. Upon enter the Quinta, it felt like entering a little kingdom of paradise. The flowers and plants were absolutely incredible. Walking around the beautiful grounds, I felt such peace and tranquillity. One cannot help but admire the beautiful lawns that have been manicured so carefully and looks like they have been cut with a pair of scissors. The hosts went above and beyond to make my stay enjoyable. They are very knowledgeable of the island and no matter what part of this beautiful island I toured, it was beautiful, flowers everywhere! The Portuguese food was phenomenal! The property had fruit trees that boosted apples, figs, chestnuts, oranges and best of all bananas! the grounds were absolutely spotless and they took such care in making sure the grounds were immaculate! I felt so safe once the main gates were closed as the property is surrounded by a huge wall made of lava stones! My best part of the day was walking around the garden of paradise early in the morning, feeling the soft breeze, catching the odd lizard scampering through the brushes. It was a wonderful experience for me and I would truly recommend the Quinta das Acacias to anyone and I will do that for sure! Thank you Bonita and Senore Ed for the memories I have been able to take home with me! I will be back!

Thank you Bonita for your hospitality and helpful leaflets, tips, etc. which helped to make a very enjoyable holiday. Loved the walk round Sete Cidades and the whale watching trip.

Beautiful and peaceful place here. We loved the gardens.

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Cottage #2 was very clean, comfortable, had a gorgeous bathroom, a very well equipped clean kitchen, and a firm & comfortable king size bed. The grounds were fantastic. - Cottage #2 tait trs trs propre, comfortable, une belle salle de bain avec douche, une cuisine propre et bien quipe, un matelas King size ferme et comfortable. Les jardins aussi sont tellement beaux et relaxants. Managers Response Thank you Anne and Jeff for your detailed review. We look forward to seeing you again.

Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable.

Felt very comfortable and relaxed. Managers Response Thank you Paul for your great review. We look forward to helping you find your dream vacation home on your next visit.

Wir kommen wieder, das sagt alles We will come back, this says all Managers Response Thank you for your review. It will be a pleasure to see you again.

Have you ever dreamed for a nice place somewhere in the par of the earth? Then maybe, you feet have made you come here. It is a great place, a nice house in a beautiful garden full of grass, plants. We stayed 10 days here in the area of Mosteiros. the house has all you need with a beautiful view on the Atlantic Ocean. When the wind makes some gorgeous waves on the sea, you can watch them through the window... time stops! 1 hour later you still watch yet and yet.... Hiking around Lago Azul Mosteiros beach, many villages from Pilar do Bretanha to Capelas and of course Santa Barbara Beach. After your hiking and hiking? Some massages in the spa of Ponta Ferraria with the pleasure swimming in the pool of hot water. What is not very nice? Ribeira Grande, the fish harbour of Rabo de Peixe and the natural monument da Caldeira Velha About Ponta Delgada? Dont go there the Saturday afternoon-all the shops are closed. Go for driving, hiking , riding for the little roads of the island-Its less and out of touristic ways but its very very beautiful. Francois and Beatrice, France

Bonita was friendly and welcoming and did everything she could to make us feel at home. Managers Response Hi Karine, Thank you for taking the time to complete our review form. It was a pleasure to meet both of you and look forward to your next stay at one our houses on Sao Miguel.

We had a lovely stay in the Azalea house.

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Dear Tom (cat), Thank you for all the house dinners together at the BBQ site! It was great! We will cherish our memories with you in the hammock, watching the birds and lizards go by....Good we still have the pics.! Sorry we had to leave and our ways are now parted. Not because of you , Tom. It s us that had to move on, but we will meet again. XXX Arnout and Maria

Thank you for another wonderful stay at Quinta das Acacias.

We love the garden and everything about this island! This time we rented a motorbike (ANC Rent) and get the opportunity to see the island a new way! Best wishes from Mona and Hans Ola, Norway

We loved the house -such amazing views and the blues and white are so restful. Our favorite things were all the places to swim and enjoy the beauty of the water. Each morning we went in the natural pools and the other days enjoyed swimming with dolphins and going in the thermal pools. The views in Set Cidades were breathtaking-although too foggy to hike the day we went. The concert of Viola da Terra was amazing if you are here next July. We enjoyed many restaurants-especially Gazidlas in the village and Paladares da Quinta, Saca Rolhoas Taverna in Relva-all treated us like family and gave us outstanding meals. From the hydrangeas all the way from the airport to the many blues of the waters, it was a beautiful place! and dont want to forget the naps in the hammocks after our morning adventures! Rick and Debbie Y., USA

Thanks for the maps, info-very helpful for us first-timers. See you again, Ruth , United Kingdom

Your Quinta is a little bit of paradise in a most beautiful island! The concert evening was wonderful-we were so lucky to pick this week!

What an amazing week here at the Azores and especially Stonehouse! We have loved every minute of our experience here. This was absolutely the best way for us to sepend our 5th year anniversary! Chicago, USA

What a lovely place to spend our lst 5 nights on this lovely island! This is a special house by the sea with very good vibes and positive energy. Every day, we sit out and discovered new things. The outdoor agricultural market near Ribeira Grande was very interesting on Thursday. It had Gypsy feel about it! I just wish we understood the language. Serra Devassa hike was a good one. Its a real hiking trail with no quads or bikes (or cars!!) Ah time to head home- Thanks very much! Canada

Dear Bonita and Ed, Thank you for the memories!Thank you so much for having us, the fantastic dinner! We had so much fun! This was an incredible experience! Thank you for your hospitality, your amazing dinner and for letting us stay in your lit bit of paradise Thank you for opening up your home to us and allowing us to stay here. I am very grateful for your kindness in making sure we had a nice stay. Thank you both for everything! Erin, Margaret, Morgan and Taylor, Saint Thomas school, USA

Dear Bonita and Ed, Our first visit to Sao Miguel has been amazing! Thanks from Lars and Lise, Norway

Heartfelt thanks for making our stay comfortable-I am sad to be leaving you!

What can we say? This was a home away from home! We totally enjoyed our vacation and being able to have family time at the Quinta-thank you! We found 2 great restaurants-Furnas was Vale das Furnas-the beans were to die for. Restaurant Azzoc. Agricola was special with amazing beef dishes.

Thank you for all the hospitality at this beautiful place. This was our 5th time at the Azores and we will be back! Mon and Hans Ola, Norway

Thank you for your hospitality at this beautiful place!

This is our 5 th time to the Azores and we will be back!

We enjoyed every minute of our stay at the Stonehouse. The ocean is so beautiful and the sunsets were incredible-well be back!

What a wonderful place you have created , Bonita and Ed.The garden is so rich and diverse and your stories about it enjoyed us very much. Thank you for your hospitality that made us feel at home. A nice place to recommend and come again.