"Pros: Tolle Lage Cons: The walls are thin and it can be very loud at night" ~Raphael

"Pros: This is a huge, positive exception in an island that is now mostly lost to tourism (where many are just decided to make the maximum of money, and where the quality of service is not really seen as important by most - the idea is that if the client does not like something, never mind, somebody else will come ... this was my twelfth time in Faial between 2007 and 2024, so I believe to know what I speak about) - Casa Hurtere is personal, warm, the proprietor (Susana Oliveira) very friendly and attentive and giving a real individual effort (adapted to her guests). The apartment is full of small details; the equipment is very good and complete (compared to most apartments in both the Azores and the Portuguese mainland); it is to be found in a street of Angústias that is quite calm, as opposed to many others. A spectacular bay and beach (Praia do Porto Pim) are close by, it is not always suitable for swimming due to occasional jellyfish infestation, but the place remains incredible; the natural reserve of Monte Guía is also in the vicinity. The place is not cheap, but nothing in Faial really is, the price is adequate, and best value for the money. However, the individual character of the place and the wonderful ways in which the proprietor gives personal character to the apartment, is the most outstanding element of many. Cons: There is little to be said. To be fair (and this is not a negative point, simply a reality), if someone came to Faial to have an apartment with marvelous views, Casa Hurtere would not have them. But nobody advertises that either. It is not about an apartment with views, but one of real coziness instead." ~Alexander

"Pros: The quiet location, just two minutes walk from the beach and close to bars and restaurants. The terrace outside with a view. The beautiful garden The hospitality details like the welcome beers and water, and some coffee pods available for the expresso machine. The soft comfortable beds. We enjoyed our stay in this double room and we recommend. Cons: The floor of the room needs a renovation: The floor is cement painted over and it's exposed in many spots making the room look shabby. The floor on the shower is completely exposed and it looks unsanitary. The colourful carpet of the seating area that is seen in the pictures is not present, which makes the room seem cold and too white." ~Judite

"Pros: It was very clean and nice to make meals and relax in the living room. The staff were lovely and the location was great." ~Shari