We really like the host. He helped us so much during our stay.

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing!

The host is really friendly. He's ready for anything you might need, including planning your day if you don't have plans. He also invited us for breakfast on one day and he bought some local delicacies to share with us. Location is close to many activities on the island. Parking space was reserved for us inside the premises.

Stayed in July 2025

Even May was a bit chilly and rainy when bathroom got cold and moist, but there was an electric heater we could use and change towels as often as we needed.

Great, safe location as a starting point to explore the whole island by car. Kind, friendly and enthusiastic host Josè, always ready to support with route suggestions and life stories.

Stayed in May 2025

The room is spacious with natural light, it has nice garden, kitchen tools available in the common space. The owner and his daughter are wonderful and friendly people - made sure we had all we needed. It was close to various parks and restaurants, and easily accessible by cars. I highly recommend.

Stayed in May 2025

It is a 10 from all my heart. For the hospitality and the warmth of Jose and his family. We really enjoyed staying there. Thanks for having us.

Stayed in December 2024

Very good localization close to airport and for trips around Sao Miguel. About 5 -10 minutes by car are big stores. Good equipment in kitchen. Available parking spot for free. Friendly owners.

Stayed in September 2024

nothing

Very friendly owner of the hotel. Great big kitchen with everything you need and even more. Excellent location of the hotel

Stayed in July 2024

I loved all the family and they were also so sweet and patient with our little toddler! José was always available to provide us with anything we needed and to talk to us about the island and his memories there. In a few days we felt like at home and we definitely want to go back. Arrivillage is an authentic place for the travellers that want to meet the locals and get amazed by their warmth!

Stayed in August 2024

The owner of the place is a very friendly and attentionned man called José. He knows the island like his pocket and is very nice and kind. You will learn a lot from him as he is not affraid to take some time for exchanging with the guests. The house is clean and spatious. That's really worth it.

Stayed in August 2024

Very helpful and nice owner, well equipped kitchen, quiet location

Stayed in July 2024

the best accommodation I have ever booked through booking, also thanks to the kind-hearted host José.... every day he got up for us to make a daily itinerary for us... the room is simple but clean, parking in the yard, the location of the accommodation is good for trips around the island

Stayed in June 2024

The property was lovely, very well situated, very clean, full of flowers. We felt at home and this is due to the owner. Happy and eager to come back!

Stayed in June 2024

José was a fantastic host, his family are all warm and welcoming. He is more than happy to write and help with itineraries to ensure you see the most beautiful parts of the island. He is always on hand to help with anything you might need and is funny and super friendly. The facilities are great there’s everything you need for a comfortable stay.

Stayed in May 2024

I’ve never experienced this kind of hospitality before. I got stranded on Sao Miguel for a few days due to cancelled connected flight and Josè Maria and his family made sure I feel like home, organised and planned my sightseeing around the island, booked a car for me, gave me a ride to car rental office and made sure everything goes smoothly and securely! And above all were Supportive and warm towards me. My room was spotless clean, spacious and comfortable with all needed facilities, a large common in kitchen available, if somebody is up for cooking or grabbing a cup of coffee or tea, private parking right at the door, all of this and more made for a beautiful stay.

Stayed in April 2024

NOTHING. EVERYTHING WAS ...JUST PERFECT :-)

I have been using Booking for both business and pleasure for over 20 years and, with my family, we have stayed in many countries and lodged in as many establishments, hotels, private houses. Never before, however, have we had such a good time. Our stay at Arrivillage was the best ever. Mr Jose'-Maria and his family made available to us not only their beautiful, large, very clean house with all possible comforts, but all themselves. They made us feel better than in our own home and, from the start, we knew it was going to be a special stay. Mr. Jose-Maria is a real, lovely gentlemen. Every day he made sure we had the best, advising us on what to see that was beautiful (lots of it) and made himself totally available to readjust our daily schedule according to the weather conditions which, unfortunately, were not optimal. We would highly recommend a stay at Mr Jose'-Maria's House if you want to visit Sao Miguel. IMPORTANT: don't do as we did when we thought it was too far to go from one end of the island to the other and booked two houses, one in the west (Arrivillage, indeed) and another house in the east of the island. In fact, from Mr. Jose'-Maria house you can visit the whole island easily with short, daily trips. Its location is just perfect: close to the airport, close to Ponta Delgada, and within 20-25 minutes drive at maximum from every site to visit! Top Top Top!!! Francesco

Stayed in March 2024

to be honest it would be hard to pick fault with this trip the weather was a little dodgy but then it would be in december, my room was a bit chilly on the first night but i was given a heater the next day so that was all good after that

location was really good right on the edge of town so i could get into the beautiful countryside quickly, the owner jose was really friendly and helpful a very good man in my opinion and was willing to go the extra mile to make the stay as enjoyable as possible, kitchen facilities were good enough to make proper melas, wifi was excellent far better than at the airports on the journey, was quiet at night so got good nights sleep and bed was comfortable

Stayed in December 2023

Some insects because of the bad weather

Cleanliness and comfort environment

Stayed in October 2023

We had to return home.

Everything was perfect. Clean and spacious room with bathroom, well equipped kitchen (washing machine and dryer available), free and safe parking place. Location in the middle of Sao Miguel, perfect starting point for trips around the island. The owner and his family are extremely friendly and helpful. If we come back to Sao Miguel, we will be happy to visit them once again.

Stayed in September 2023

Warm welcome and a beautiful room. Very neatly organized, and the people were just lovely :) The shared kitchen/living room area is very spacious and provides everything you may need.

Stayed in September 2023

This accommodation is not just about cozy rooms and a good location. You rarely meet such an openhearted person like José. He will make your Azores experience unforgettable. No need for you to study the best places to visit on Sao Miguel. José looks out of the window in the morning to check out the weather and makes the perfect itinerary for the day for you.

Stayed in September 2023

The location is perfect if you rented a car. There is not a lot of touristy infrastructure at a walking distance.

Big and well equipped kitchen and communal space which is shared with very few units. We were able to use it as a large living room. Several goods were freely available (coffee, fresh fruit, milk). Jose Maria is an incredible host, gave us many useful advice and many good suggestions for exploring the island. We stayed there for our first 4 days out of total 14 on the island and have returned for a friendly visit. He is a skillful football player as well :)

Stayed in July 2023

There weren't any issues whatsover.

I loved the location of the place, it's in a village near Ponta Delgada and you really get a feeling you're one with the locals. Jose, our host, is incredible. He thinks of everything, you will have everything you need at hand and if there is any kind of problem he will always be there to help and recommend all the best places to visit. Highly recommend!

Stayed in August 2023

Nothing!

Room is nice, very clean and quiet. Shared and fully-equipped kitchen is a great addition. But the best is José, the host - he is so caring, friendly and available, and gave us the best tips about the island. No matter what we needed, he made sure we had it. The house is fairly close to the airport and Ponta Delgada. Would 100% recommend a stay at Jose’s guesthouse.

Stayed in July 2023

The WiFi speed wasn't great. The room had floor tiles and it can be a bit chilly over the night.

The room was nice, clean and quiet. Jose was very friendly and helpful and he showed us how to be efficient with our time on the island. The house has a fully equiped kitchen which can be used. The house is fairly close to the city and the aiport (aprox. 10mins by car).

Stayed in April 2023