Eco-Friendly Stay
A low-impact way to experience the Azores
A private lodge designed for guests who value simplicity, care for the environment, and travel with attention to their footprint.
Set within a volcanic landscape where natural limits and rhythms are part of everyday life.
Overview
This stay supports a more conscious way of traveling, where comfort is paired with restraint and respect for place. The setting encourages guests to slow down, consume thoughtfully, and adapt to local conditions.
It is suited to those who see sustainability as a practice rather than a label.
On the right: One of the photovoltaic solar arrays of the property's main house, above the wild herbs' garden.
Why this lodge works for an Eco-Friendly Stay
A high share of renewable energy use, combining on-site solar production with the Azores’ renewable-rich electricity mix.
A calm setting that encourages reduced consumption and slower rhythms
A compact, efficient space designed for everyday use rather than excess
Natural surroundings that invite awareness of weather, light, and seasonality
An approach to hosting that favors care, maintenance, and longevity
Hosts nearby for practical assistance, while respecting guests’ independence
Suited to guests who value responsible travel and are comfortable adapting to place.
Practical details for planning your stay
Private, standalone lodge with full autonomy, designed for adults and not suitable for children
Stays are typically arranged in periods of up to 30 days, with flexibility for longer stays through consecutive bookings
Comfortable interior suitable for rest and recovery
Reliable internet access via local fiber, with Starlink as backup
Backup power for networking during short grid interruptions
Fully equipped kitchen (without oven) for flexible, self-paced days
Nespresso coffee machine available, with capsules provided to get you started
Outdoor areas with ocean view suitable for meals, breaks, reading and monitoring weather and ocean conditions
Occasionally, guests may find seasonal produce or eggs from our small, home-grown garden and free-roaming chickens, offered as a courtesy when available
The lodge’s south-central position allows shorter driving distances and easier access to different parts of the island.
Pico Island has its own airport (PIX) with daily inter-island flights. There are also direct flights to mainland Portugal (Lisbon – LIS), with frequency varying seasonally. In addition, Faial Island is reachable by ferry in approximately 30 minutes and offers more frequent direct flights to the mainland, which many travelers use as an alternative arrival or departure route.
In addition to Faial, Pico is also connected by ferry to São Jorge Island, with regular crossings throughout the year. Services are less frequent than to Faial and are subject to weather conditions.
As with all island travel, weather conditions can occasionally affect flights and ferry schedules. If you need to be somewhere at a fixed date after your stay, it is advisable to allow an extra day or two of flexibility.
The lodge is located within a shared property that also includes the main house, where we live. While there is no direct visual connection and the lodge is screened by trees, the driveway is shared and passes nearby. We keep to ourselves and maintain a quiet environment, while being available for practical assistance if needed.
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