It’s a unique and authentic place – centuries-old yet fully renovated – offering a rare mix of charm and comfort. The location is peaceful and quiet, even though the mill sits near a road and close to the harbour. Within walking distance you’ll find the village, with its friendly bars and the beach just beyond.

Our host was incredibly attentive and genuinely cared about making our stay enjoyable. Breakfast came with fresh rolls and a well-stocked fridge; we did miss a few basics like cereals or cheese, but it was still a lovely start to the day.

The island itself is a gem – tranquil, authentic, and refreshingly untouched by mass tourism. Staying in a working piece of history was fascinating, and the spacious accommodation gave us room to truly relax. The décor is modern and not always in harmony with the mill’s historic feel, and you’ll notice plenty of little “house rule” notes posted around – more amusing than annoying.
All in all, a wonderful, one-of-a-kind experience.

The mill was a nice location. Although it was rather small for 4 persons. The accommodation was ok but not more than that. Nice surprise: there was fresh bread delivered every morning. Host was very responsive and kind. After all: positive experience.

Great stay at the windmill in Graciosa with charm and character. Joao was a great host with great information about the island and set us up with a car. If you want a true experience of the Azores stay at Joao's

Première fois que mon mari et moi-même logeaient dans un moulin, c'est atypique. Tout est très bien décoré intérieurement et nous nous sentions comme à la maison. Tout était super. Nous avons été recu par Sonia et Joao a été très sympathique et très réactif quand nous avons échangé des messages. Restés seulement 2 jours car nous faisons plusieurs îles (5 exactement) donc toute une organisation en 17 jours mais si je dois revenir à Graciosa je reviendrais dans le logement de Joao.
Petit plus du pain frais tous les jours C'était génial. Merci à vous Joao.
A bientôt
Myriam et Claude