We had such a relaxing stay at this beautiful home. My two kids loved the pool and the location next to the natural pools was amazing. Highly recommend!
From the moment we arrived, we had a great time. The house was very well stocked and in a great location. Every morning I would take a 5 mile run on the trail around the corner from the house. It was close to a natural swimming pool which was perfect for the family. We also enjoyed using the pool and grill setup at the house. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
This property is gorgeous! Tons of space and very close to Lajes for supplies. Would recommend as a home base for exploring the island. Had to supply our own paper products but that's noted by the property owner. James was very kind and easy and quick to communicate. Thanks again for letting us enjoy your home.
The house is lovely, well appointed and spacious. Walking path was accessible from ocean side and ocean swimming area very close. James was super accommodating and informative. Weather was not swimming weather but sitting poolside with a book and a glass of wine soaking in the evening rays and listening to the ocean waves crashing was most enjoyable.
We had a wonderful stay at La Casa do Ananas which is without any doubt the best holiday house we ever rented. The house architecture is stunning and fits perfectly in its environment. Sleeping rooms and bathrooms are spacious and extremely well equipped, just as the kitchen where everything you need is at your disposal. Outside our kids enjoyed the large swimming pool a lot with its beautiful views on the sea and the mount Pico. At 5 minutes from the house you can take a boat to observe the wonders of the Atlantic Ocean, we were lucky enough to see whales, 3 different species of dolphins and sea turtles! Our stay and the house both deserves a 5 stars rating, if I could I would certainly give a sixth one! Lastly, many thanks to James and Edna for your kindness and professionalism, you are great hosts and we are much looking forward to returning to La Casa do Ananas soon again! Thomas
Spacious clean house, with great pool area in lovely location on a beautiful island.
We stayed six nights, due to flight restrictions and very much enjoyed our time. We particularly enjoyed the space, the veranda, the pool are with barbecue and oven and the closeness to the sea/swimming area. There were a couple of minor frustrations - the bed configuration was not as described on Owner's Direct, it took a little while to find the light switches for the outside lights, there were very few household supplies left in the house necessitating an additional shopping trip to restock the property. Also the TV/DVD in the lounge was not working - but we did not miss it. These things prevent a 5* rating! WiFi was better than at home! We would consider a car essential when staying here.
Yes, it does exist! Breathtaking house on Pico Island.
Looking for places to stay on Pico Island, I thought, like someone else wrote in their review, this was too good to be true. But it is actually very much like in the pictures on the profile, and then some! Apart from the beauty of it, you can tell how thoughtfully this accomodation has been planned. Starting from the detailed and informative description on the profile and in the house book, the navigation instructions, the easy check in (key box) and - not to forget - the kind and helpful contact to the owners and their local family/staff that keep the property in shape.
The house itself is situated in Silveira, about a 5 minute drive (yes, you absolutely need a car!) from Lajes, the local ex whalers village. You're right on the edge, directly next to the sea, maybe 100 meters away from an easily accessible bathing site (recommended at high tide). You can hear the sea and the Cory's Shearwater (owa ow ow). There is a hotel and restaurant in walking distance that we didn't visit.
The layout of the house and pool area is extremely spacious. 2 rooms with A/C in an almost hotel-like configuration with personal bathrooms and 1 room for 2 people with an adjacent bathroom. A huge covered balcony with sea view and lounge furniture. The living room with 2 nice sofas and a big TV and internet router. A great pool deep enough to dive in with a relax and barbecue area. A kitchen with all the good stuff and a washer/dryer. More than enough (pool) towels!
Hope to come back!!
Wir haben den Aufenthalt in der Casa do Ananas sehr genossen. Die Unterkunft ist ideal fĂŒr eine Gruppe von 3 PĂ€rchen so wie wir es waren. Es hat an nichts gemangelt, sehr gut ausgestattete KĂŒche, toller Poolbereich mit Grill und Pizzaofen und auch sonst eine sehr hochwertige Austattung. Wir können das Haus uneingeschrĂ€nkt emphelen. Auch die Kommunikation mit dem Vermieter ist top. Danke fĂŒr einen wunderschönen Urlaub!!!!
Wunderschönes Haus mit Meerblick und toller Ausstattung
Dies ist ein wunderschönes, grosszuegiges Haus, das sehr schön und geschmackvoll möbliert ist. Die Kueche ist sehr gut und vollstĂ€ndig ausgestattet, man hat GeschirrspĂŒler, alle erdenklichen KĂŒchengerĂ€te, Waschmaschine und Trockner. Es ist hell und viel Platz. Die BĂ€der sind groĂ und das Anwesen war sauber. Der einzige Wehrmutstropfen war der sehr veralgte Pool, den wir leider nicht nutzen konnten. Daher kann ich leider keine volle Punktzahl geben. Das Haus ist ein Urlaubstraum und wir werden es noch einmal mit sauberem Pool besuchen.
You donât get a more beautiful property than this. Lovely large house, beautiful gardens. The photos donât do it justice. My only concerns were because the islands are very humid, there was a very off putting odor in the house. Iâm assuming it was mildew in the air. So much moisture on these islands. It helps to open all the doors and let the fresh air blow through. This helps with the smell. However, there are no window or patio door screens, therefore lots of bugs (even lizards) come in the house when the doors are open. During our vacation we stayed in a property on another island This home had a dehumidifier which helped a lot with the mildew odor. (Note: there was no visible mildew) I would suggest to be more comfortable that the owners supply a portable dehumidifier. Possibly install window screens and ceiling fans would be a major plus. It gets very hot and humid. There is no air conditioning. When youâre from a dry climate and not used to humidity, this is very uncomfortable.
Other than that, like I mentioned, a very beautiful property in a beautiful location. Enjoy!
The house is large and well-equipped for 6 guests. Bedrooms may be on the small side, but the communal areas more than made up for that. The greatest feature of Casa do Ananas is the covered porch facing the ocean. We spent hours there, listening to the crashing surf and watching bats and birds in flight. The eerie sounds made by the Cory's Shearwaters at night are "Blair Witch Project" weird, but we grew to love them. Likewise the swooshing of the Azores noctules right over our heads into and out of their homes in the rock walls of the house. The pool area is huge, and the pool itself - while not heated - was refreshing on hot days. The house's location can't be beat: Minutes from Lajes (fantastic bakery, lots of whale-watching tour operators), a half-hour from the start of the trail up Pico mountain, a pleasant drive to the vineyards westwards in Sao Mateus, Criaco Velha and Madalena as well as the good restaurant way east at Ponta da Ilha. Overall the house is at a very convenient midpoint on the island. We walked up to the Aldeia da Fonte hotel several times; dinner at its restaurant was good and the staff was helpful at other times when we had questions. There is also a yoga/massage studio right in Silveira. All in all, we had a wonderful stay and are grateful to James, Edna and Jack for letting us enjoy their beautiful house.
10/10 Points. Just can describe in superlative... Nice contact and quick replies, comfortable and easy check-in, lovely island Pico, amazing huge house at an fantastic quite place. Only the sound of the waves - just relaxing. Completely and well equipped, super clean, great and comfortable beds, bathrooms with bath and shower as well, TV and Wifi well working, and the BBQ-area at the giant pool - just impressive. Private and secure parking on the property. All together just one word PERFECT. Thanks for some lovely days in your House. Highly recommended !
Les points faibles : Communication et emplacement
Schöne Lage mit EinschrÀnkungen
Das Haus entspricht im GroĂen und Ganzen der Beschreibung.
Leider findet man nirgends den Hinweis darauf, dass die 50m entfernte Strandbar auch nachts geöffnet hat.
Hierdurch kam es zu massiver LĂ€rmbelĂ€stigung durch laute Musik und laut feiernde GĂ€ste, dies bis in die frĂŒhen Morgenstunden (5:00 Uhr). Trotz geschlossener Fenster war schlafen unmöglich. Nach einer Woche Aufenthalt sind wir entnervt abgereist.
Die Kommunikation mit dem Vermieter war insofern in Ordnung, dass auf unsere Anfrage nach dem fehlenden Toaster und einer separaten Bettdecke (im Doppelbett gibt es nur eine gemeinsame groĂe Decke) schnell geantwortet wurde. Allerdings sollten wir dann das Toast im Ofen toasten??? Wie wĂ€re es bei dem Mietpreis mal mit einem neuen Toaster???
HandtĂŒcher waren auch zu wenige da, die Sauberkeit im Haus war auch gerade noch akzeptabel.
Da wir seit Jahren HĂ€user ĂŒber FEWO mieten und im ĂŒbrigen von anderen Vermietern als GĂ€ste mit 5 Sternen bewertet wurden, sind wir bestimmt keine nörgelnden Mieter aber in diesem Fall können wir einfach keine bessere Bewertung abgeben.
Wer Ruhe und Abgeschiedenheit sucht, sollte sich nach etwas anderem umsehen.
We had a lovely stay in Pico. The destination is so different from what we would normally head to. We thought long and hard about going for this reason but were delighted we did. It is lovely to find somewhere different and distinct from the usual holiday resorts. The house and its amazing location on the sea - not a mile from the sea - on the sea - was beautiful. Very large and very comfortable with a great pool and views over the ocean. There was an issue with the fridge but a temporary fix was put in place quickly. We will return!
We stayed at this property for 4 nights and loved our time there! It's absolutely beautiful, and is a perfect place to relax (especially after exploring the island), sitting on the terrace overlooking the ocean or enjoying the pool. The house was just as pictured, and the information provided by James was thorough and detailed. It's a short drive anywhere on the island, so we found it easy to see all the island has to offer. If I return to PIco I would stay here again!
Heather P.
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Casa do Ananas is the long time dream of husband and wife Edna and James. We bought the land 23 years ago. We spent the 5 years seeking development consent and getting the design just right to satisfy ourselves (and the planners). The house was completed in 2009. Edna was born on the island and, whilst we now live in the UK, she remains at heart an Acorean. The whole island is really one extended family and our times on Pico are always fully of family fun. This project is intended to provide a retreat for our family but also to pay for itself by being rented out. Acoreans are very welcoming and our family on the island will make every effort to ensure that our guests return to their homes far afield with fond memories and strong recommendations. We do hope to attract people who want to see the real Acores.
The land was purchased in 2001. We completed the property in 2009 and have listed with ownersdirect from the start.
Edna was born on the island so there was only ever going to be one location for our place abroad! We spent 5 months looking for the right location; just the right blend of, views, proximity to the sea, remoteness and proximity to Lajes for the convenience of shops, restaurants and bars.
The Acores, and in particular Pico, are unspoilt. We often hear people remarking about how laid back the lifestyle is. I love swimming off the coast looking at all the fish and maritime life which abounds. On rough days the swimming pool has to suffice; a tough life. Our family includes Jack aged 16. He loves the water and we often spend a late afternoon fishing for crabs and small fish in the rock pools. For us it was important that a restaurant and bar were within easy walking distance. We go to Pico to relax. The first few days are spent unwinding and unpacking. Many of our guests report seeing dolphins and the occasional whale playing in the bay in front of the house. As I get terribly sea sick this is as close to whale watching as can get!