These seven traditional houses, owner-managed by the welcoming Maria Serpa and her husband, have been beautifully renovated to provide comfortable, traditional holiday homes. Located in the quiet fishing village of Prainha on the North coast of Pico overlooking Sao Jorge, each property boasts dramatic views over the Atlantic, and has wonderful countryside scenery to the rear.

Casa das Conteiras: 3-bedroom (sleeps 6)
The house has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room with fire place and kitchen. Fully equipped with coffee machine, toaster, microwave, refrigerator, stove with oven, pots and pans, dishes, silverware, glasses, water heaters, washing machine, dishwasher, TV, hair dryer, iron, electric portable heaters, and dehumidifiers.
Linens, towels and bed covers are supplied.
500 meters away from a restaurant, grocery's stores and ATM machines, the ocean and a sand little beach. 800 meters away from a natural swimming pool

Casa do Misterio: 3-bedroom (sleeps 5)
The house is 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room and kitchen. Fully equipped with coffee machine, toaster, microwave, refrigerator, stove with oven, pots and pans, dishes, silverware, glasses, water heaters, washing machine, dishwasher, TV, hair dryer, iron, electric portable heaters, and dehumidifiers. linens, towels and bed covers are supplied.
- 1100 meters away from a restaurant, grocery's stores and ATM machines
- 1500 meters away from the ocean and a sand little beach
- 1300 meters away from a natural swimming pool

Casa da Vinha: 1-bedroom (sleeps 2+1)
Powered by solar panels, this charming cottage is surrounded by vineyards in a quiet and peaceful setting. There is a small area in front of the property facing the ocean with a table, chairs and a parasol. Ground floor: Bathroom (shower), kitchen/diner (electric oven, 4 gas hobs, fridge freezer and kettle). First floor: Twin bedroom with exposed volcanic stone walls, TV and view of the ocean and Sao Jorge in the distance.

Casa do Garajau: 1-bedroom (sleeps 2+2)
The house is ideally located on the oceanfront with direct access, via 14 stone steps, down to a rocky beach, a short walk from a natural swimming pool. There is a patio facing the ocean with table, chairs and a parasol – the perfect location to watch the spectacular sunrises and sunsets. Ground floor: Twin bedroom, bathroom (shower) and small kitchen/diner (electric oven, 4 gas hobs, fridge freezer, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, kettle and washing machine) with sofa bed and ocean view.

Casa do Lagar: 2-bedroom house (sleeps 4+2)
Ground floor: Double bedroom with separate entrance, two bathrooms (one with shower only), utility room and antique farming implements in the hallway. First floor: Twin bedroom with exposed volcanic stone walls and ocean view, lounge with TV, double sofa bed and separate entrance (breakfast can be taken on the balcony facing Sao Jorge island), and kitchen/diner (electric oven, 4 gas hobs, fridge freezer, microwave, toaster, coffee maker and kettle)

Casa da Moega: 2-bedroom house (sleeps 4)
Ground floor: Double bedroom with separate entrance, two bathrooms (one shower), utility room and antique farming implements in the hallway. First floor: Twin bedroom with exposed volcanic stone walls and ocean view, lounge with TV and separate entrance (breakfast can be taken on the balcony facing Sao Jorge island), and kitchen/diner (electric oven, 4 gas hobs, fridge freezer, microwave, toaster, coffee maker and kettle).
Note: Casa do Lagar and Casa da Moenga are located next to one another, and would be ideal for a large group.

Casa do Farol: 2-bedroom house (sleeps 4+2)
Located on the oceanfront close to the lighthouse. Ground floor: One double and one twin bedroom, bathroom (shower). First floor: Open-plan lounge and kitchen and separate toilet. The lounge has a double sofa bed and TV. The kitchen has a gas oven, 6 gas hobs, fridge freezer, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, kettle and a washing machine. Covered terrace with ocean view.

Amenities/Leisure: All the houses have a hairdryer, towels and linen, washing machine (in all houses except Casa da Vinha where, a free laundry service is offered by the owners), iron & ironing board, cleaning equipment (brush, mop, cloths and detergents), de-humidifier and electric heaters n 11km (20-minute drive) from Sao Roque
• 17km (30-minute drive) to Lajes
• Free parking
• In the village of Prainha there is a pizza/snack bar, one restaurant, two grocery shops, a public telephone box, two ATM machines, a natural swimming pool and a small sandy beach (the only one on Pico island)