Villa holiday rentals in Pico Island

We loved the house. It was perfect for our family. Close to everything we needed

We stayed in the house " Casa de piquinho" in August 2022. What a wonderful place: the view of the ocean and the island of Sao Jorge through the floor-to-ceiling windows is breathtaking! The accommodation is neat, clean, functional, with noble materials in perfect agreement with the environment Breakfast, included in price, is top notch. We also highly recommend the restaurant "Le magma" (the octopus...the chocolate cake...) managed by the same team (note: possibility of ordering take-away) If we return to the island of Pico one day, we will return to Lava Homes

We stayed Sept 1-Sept 6 as part of a 2 week trip to Madeira & Azores. Our other accommodations were hotels on either end of our trip. It was a lovely change to have a house in between. The space was perfect for my husband and me! The house is what we in New Hampshire, USA refer to as a “camp”-seasonal home, casual comfort (not luxury) with all of the basics. We prepped a couple of simple meals. The neighbors are close and seemed friendly. We were out exploring each day so did not interact. Someone does have chickens and a rooster. That didn’t bother us. I read a review complaining of bugs. We saw none except one tiny spider on the last day. The house was very clean and a great home base for our Pico adventures. Tips: Keep the key with you because it was easy to get locked out. (Our bad-Thank you Ana for being so responsive). Need a car. There’s a decent market 5-10 minutes away heading west on ER1. We found a supermarket 20 minutes away in Madalena that was better.

Nice place with beautiful views! Exactly what we expected. We would come back without hesitation.

Very cute place, we really enjoyed our stay here! Maria was accommodating and helpful throughout our stay and the place had everything we needed. Would recommend!

Nelson is a great host. the location was great and super easy to use as a base to explore the island. supermarket was also near as well as the city center. this is a great location for families with kids, as the house has a separate garden away from the road.

It was a perfect family time in the quiet and beautiful place. Helped us to renew our energy. Maria and Beatrix were super nice and helpful all the time and responded quickly

This place is amazing for people who want peace, beauty, and inspiration. The house is absolutely lovely, and it was very clean. The bathrooms are big enough, and the water pressure in the master bathroom shower was great. The area where the house is located is beautiful. A small beach is very close, within walking distance. A nice bakery is very close by also. We rented an electric car from Maria, and it was easy to get to other places around the island; there was a charger at the property. The house view is to the east, so it is possible to enjoy the sunrise over the ocean. The light pollution is minimal at night, so it is possible to enjoy the night sky and also to sleep in total darkness. The service was outstanding. They picked us up from the airport, took us to get the car, took us to the house. The communication while we were on the island was prompt and helpful. Check-out was equally smooth. My whole family was delighted to stay here, we want to return soon.

Very available for communications and helpful.

This is an incredible property. Every detail has been thought of. The views are insane and the house is decorated impeccably. The staff was friendly and attentive. The food at Magma, their onsight restaurant, was the best we had in Pico. The pool and yoga studio, just breath taking. We loved our entire stay here and will return. Like others have said, the driveway is steep. Grab an automatic or be proficient with your manual car. We had a 7 person manual van and managed fine but we are comfortable with manual drive. Highly recommend!!! We didn't want to leave.

The location of Lava Homes is very unique. The view is stunning. The property is immaculate. It takes your breathe away to see the summit of Pico Mountain to your left and the island of Sao Jorge in front of you across the Atlantic. It’s worth the price for the uniqueness of this property.

We loved our time on Pico. The property we stayed in as a family of five was perfect. We spent last afternoons after exploring the area sleeping by the fire and drinking coffee on deck enjoying the view . The breakfast was a a wonderful way to start our day. We recommend the restaurant after a full day exploring. Staff was friendly and helpful. We highly recommend this property .

Beautiful place inside out. Very well located in between the view of Pico and the sea. We couldn’t find a better place to visit the island.

We had a lovely time! The home was clean, spacious, and the views were amazing!

The views from our Lava home were absolutely incredible! The free breakfast was good ,loved the Portuguese pastries and cake .All the staff that we encountered were pleasant and helpful . We ate at Magma several times and the food was very good . The only thing we didn’t like was the mattress,just a bit firm for us .

We loved our stay at the Lava Homes! It was much too short but will definitely be back. Ana, who checked us in was awesome and very helpful. The house was pristine and you can't beat the view. I will recommend the Lava Homes to all of my friends. The Magma restaurant was outstanding as well.

Our vacation with Grandma and Grandpa was a great experience on the island of Pico and in the wonderful house of James. The house with pool was our favorite in the selection, so there is something for everyone. View, swimming area, pool, cozy retreats in the house and in front of it. It has everything you want. Only the weather cannot be influenced and therefore we still have an account to settle with Montana de Pico. That's why we'll come back and, if possible, definitely to James'.

Lava Homes was everything we wanted and more for our honeymoon. The home was gorgeous with its two bedrooms, large bathroom and absolutely amazing views. We’ve stayed at a lot of air bnb’s in Europe, North and South America, but this view and the beauty of this stay surpasses them all. The pool and amenities were gorgeous, the restaurant was delicious and the team at Lava Homes were incredible. We already want to go back. Thank you!

Beautiful property with a stunning view

Fantastic accommodation. Very clean, had a well equipped kitchen (picnic supplies), and the pool was very refreshing. Joao and Sol were excellent hosts and provided a welcome basket with local treats on our arrival. Would highly recommend.