It was gorgeous -- both the location and the buildings. The staff was wonderfully helpful and friendly (André and the young woman also working at the reception stand out, as did the gardener with whom I spoke!), and while I couldn't get wifi in the rooms, it was nice to have the "break" and to go to the café/restaurant/bar where we met some lovely people, including the wonderful bartender/waiter, Eliseu (very funny and very helpful!). I loved that there were excellent trail leading in several directions from the site, including a terrific waterfall hike. It was one of the more interesting and beautifully charming places I've ever stayed. (And while it would have been miserably damp in the fogs and rains of winter, they had already gotten the dehumidifier going by the time we arrived, and what a difference that made!) I hope to return there again!

Helena United States of America

What a little gem of a place! I was fortunate to find a chance to stay here while on the island and it was one of the highlights of my trip. The restoration of buildings in a town that was abandoned is such a forward thinking idea, and it really did feel like its own magical little world. Loved having a whole house to myself, on site restaurant, and just wandering around the cobblestone paths. Beautiful views.

Laura United States of America

The staff and the animals were by far the most wonderful part of our stay. We couldn’t stop talking about how wonderful and kind everyone wasn’t how taken care of we felt during our time. The food was also great and the space was like going back in time.

Aeran United States of America

a truly one of a kind stay! very peaceful and charming. Perfect for those looking to hike and enjoy the outdoors!

Anne United States of America

We cannot say enough good things about this place. It’s in the best location on the island without a doubt, within minutes drive from 2 cute towns, the massive and beautiful waterfalls of Ferreiro that are all over the internet, and in our opinion, the best part of all was that they have a restaurant in site that you can eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner at. The island does not have a wide variety of restaurants, so the restaurant really helped us eliminate the stress of finding a location. And the food is GOOD. REAL GOOD. Locally sourced with kind staff at the restaurant. The staff were also so kind at the reception office, even telling me happy birthday during our stay. Everything was perfect. The location is in an old town predating the 1800s, with amazing cobble streets and farm animals as well as a hiking trail on site leading to fajazinha, an adorable small town a few minutes drive away.

Adam United States of America

We enjoyed walking around the old renovated village. They retained the old charm while still adding needed facilities like hot water and electicity.

Kurt United States of America

Hands down the best place we stayed during our time in the Azores. Our cottage was furnished really well, bed super comfortable, kitchenette stocked with everything we needed. We had a private garden with views of the waterfalls and the ocean. We stay longer next time and consider coming during the late autumn/winter to use the wood burning fire and enjoy more short hikes in the area.

Kirsten United States of America

Aldeia Da Cuada is definitely a dream place and a trip into the past. What a lovely place to stay, the houses are gorgeous, the back yard with the beach chairs, the views of the sunset, the cows, the donkey, the bull, the ponies, everything was absolutely AMAZING! The staff is also very nice, specially Federico who was very kind and attentive to me. The walks and hikes around the area are also pretty fantastic and it is walking distance from Poco do Ferreiro, Faja Grande and Fajazinha!

Karla United States of America

1. The staff was amazing!!!! 12 out of 10. Nice, helpful, responsive and proactive 2. To location is close to the area where we took most of our trips 3. Breakfast was really nice 4. The location is beautiful and it is great to wake-up close to nature

Ori Israel

The location was fabulous and for me it was extra special to stay there because my great grandmother lived in one of the homes until she passed away in the 1970’s before I was born. The homes are modernized inside but everything outside and the village itself looks the same and feels like you walked back in time 150+ yrs ago. I stayed in a home that had an unobstructed view of the ocean and was incredible. Weather for most of the days during my stay were also incredible and temperate for the time of year (end of May).

Stacy United States of America