Janela do Porto

Amazing location in Pico’s island. Waterfront and amazing house with natural pool just outside. Breathtaking view

All amazing

The house is fantastic. A well restored traditional house, extended, modernised, with large windows. A sharp contrast with either fully traditional houses with tiny windows, or ugly brand new scandinavian constructions looking out of place. Within the house, the ammenities were great. At first, we laughed at the double shower in the main bathroom -- but now we want the same at home. The view from the living room is, as all guests seem to agree, amazing. Looking out one morning, we even saw dolphins (but alas no sperm whales). Despite being on the North coast of the island, there can be sun in the morning (but it was generally rather cloudy during our entire stay). We had quite big storms, but we felt secure. The wind made some noise but the roof and windows didn't rattle even a bit. The kitchen is well equipped, and we did not miss a thing. But for those who don't like cooking, there's also a nice restaurant (Tasca). In fact, we also fell in love with the village itself. During our stay, we visited many others on the island and did not find any as cute and as convenient as Prainha. Within the village, the house is ideally located, just a few meters from the ocean and a few hundreds of meter from a well-provided supermarket (one does not need to bring anything from a larger village/city). We did several nice hikes leaving right from the village. We did not meet in person the host (Hugo), nor his local helper (Vânia), but they were always very responsive and friendly.

The driveway is a little steep, but we quickly got the hang of it and one can also park elsewhere. In winter, locked indoor, it could feel a little crowded, but as a couple, we had plenty of space for ourselves. Those are really desperate attempt at finding negative points, because we really found the house and the village perfect. We will return!

Best of all was the big panoramic window facing the see - so hypnotic! Perfect stay for a family with two kids.

I couldn't see the dolphins, that were mentioned in one of previous reviews. Apparently they are not included in the price... ;)

Clean, perfect equipment, perfect view, everything just perfect!!

Beautiful and comfortable house with stunning view

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Mainly the Ocean view -location and also the set up of the home

The weather was very hot & humid. The home provided ocean cross breezes across the interior space but it was still quite warm inside

House was very cosy, with all mod cons and on a beautiful spot facing the ocean. we could watch dolphins from our dinner table! Very well equipped, clean linens and welcoming hamper with bread, wine and cheese. Felt like coming home.

We had great sunny weather, but outdoor furniture was limited to 1 chair and a low table. Maybe we just did not find it, and the garage was not accessible because it was protected from big waves coming in the previous week, so maybe that was the place were garden furniture was stored?