House of the Bay of Four - AL 1425

We were in the Azores for the first time. We stayed on the 3 different islands over the course of 12 days, this was our last stop and it was PERFECT. The house was so comfortable and cozy and the view simply unbelievable. The hosts were super and we could not have asked for a better location to spend our last two nights, thank you!!

Beautiful property as listed. Great hosts, very helpful!

We really enjoyed our stay. Lovely house great view, perfect island

The house is a spectacular setting - on the cliffs above the sea. It has a lovely patio as well as great views from inside. I don't know why a previous reviewer was concerned about the neighborhood. Yes there is an old uninhabited house next door but that is not uncommon in the Azores and was no problem. In addition there are flys and no screens but that is also very common. We have stayed in many houses in Azores as well as other areas in Europe and screens are rarely seen. The kitchen was very well equipped with cooking staples such as spices, coffee etc. The bedrooms are small but workable. I would definitely stay here again though may be easier with one couple or family with little kids rather than two couples. However I want to stress that it worked fine for our two couples. Just depends on how much space you need.

The property was a cozy cabin with the most spectacular ocean views and all of the amenities you need to be comfortable. We went out hiking to even more beautiful spots on the sunny days, watched the rain hit the huge windows on stormy days, and took hundreds of beautiful photos. Everything you could want in the Azores ?

The property is located right on the sea with a wonderful patio. The house is very well appointed with everything we needed. The rooms were comfortable and clean, good wifi, and all the appliances were appreciated. The hosts, Carlotta and Nuno, were very helpful and kept in communication with us to ensure we were enjoying our stay. Many thanks to them. Location of the house is a little secluded, but this is what we wanted. The natural pools were within walking distance, but a car is needed to explore the island - parking is available at the house. Wonderful experience!

It pains me to leave a negative review however, we feel it must be shared with other travelers. We arrived at the property and found it to be located next to homes with broken windows and unkept. The little house itself was clean but, the brush below blocked any and all breeze. Even the Police officer we met near it stated the property was going to be hot due to no cross breeze. Most windows had notes on them from the management “ Do not open.” With no A/C ( we didn’t expect ) and no cross breeze it was not habitable for us. The flies immediately gathered in the small living room area with no way of keeping them out. The remote location might work for some travelers but, with the surrounding dilapidated homes, it felt unsafe for us to sleep with windows open for ventilation. When we notified the owner that we were not staying her immediate response was “ that’s why I told you to look at a map.”Being travelers that had not been to this exact location prior, even looking at a map didn’t represent the proper description. We stayed on every island is the Azores and did not experience this at any other properties. We had a rental car as suggested by the owner. That didn’t make any difference. The house was clean, well stocked and might be fine for other travelers. However, it was a genuine disappointment for us. We are world travelers and are not uptight or looking for negativity. We advised the owner that we were not satisfied with no offered remedy or solution.

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Perfect

This is a stunning cottage with a phenomenal view. It is an elegant design and has everything anyone could want. It is a convenient location, quite near a market and bakery. A car is necessary.