Azores rural lodging experiences - rural tourism, orchard lodge

YOUR MINUVIDA SUITE

CAN BE AN AZOREAN CLASSIC OR MORE CONTEMPORARY. It features vintage furniture and contemporary sets made from reclaimed pallets. Each is named for what grows here. Make sure your choice fits your style and needs.

BOOK DRAGON TREE

UNMISTAKABLE Azorean tree and the largest suite on the property (500 sq ft or 47 sq mt). Two-room 2nd floor suite with master bedroom and living room with en-suite bath and private indoor + outdoor balcony. Mountain and sea views. Sleeps two in a queen bed (160 cm/63 in X 190 cm/75 in) and one (over 6 years old) in daybed. Can be configured as three single beds by request. This suite is perfect for those who value larger beds and outdoor space. More photos

BOOK KENTIA

PALMS from Lord Howe island sway just outside your windows. This two-room 2nd floor suite (325 sq ft or 30 sq meters) features a master bedroom and adjacent living room with an en-suite bath. Views over the pool and gardens. Sleeps two in a queen bed (160 cm/63 in X 190 cm/75 in). Can also be configured as two single beds by request. This suite is perfect for those who value larger beds and design features. More photos

BOOK CAMELIA

WINTER blooms grace the garden, the entrance to the orchard. Second floor suite (285 sq ft or 26 sq meters) features our largest master bedroom, with an en-suite vintage bath. Large windows offer views over the orchards and Fogo Volcano. Suite can sleep two in double bed (135 cm/53 in X 190 cm/75 in). Suite not suitable for families. This suite is perfect for those who value quietness above all. More photos

BOOK TARO

EXOTIC staple in the fertile Azores, eaten usually as chips. This ground-floor suite (325 sq ft or 30 sq meters) features an ample vintage bathroom with stunning marble. The suite also features wide doors that open to the pool. This suite can sleep two in double bed (135 cm/53 in X 190 cm/75 in). Suite not suitable for families. This suite is perfect for those who value ground-floor access and bathtub-equipped bathrooms. More photos

BOOK WISTERIA

GRACES your private-entrance, open plan suite (460 sq ft or 43 sq meters). Azorean lava floor and wall-to-wall windows with pool views. Includes a fireplace, kitchenette with electric stove, small fridge and a modest bathroom with an eco-shower. Sleeps two in queen bed (160 cm/63 in X 190 cm/75 in). Can also be configured as two single beds by request. This suite is perfect for those who value cooking meals during their vacation and private entry. More photos

AMENITIES + SUSTAINABILITY

minuvida orchard lodge suites feature comfortable memory foam mattresses, custom or vintage furniture, modern or vintage baths, wireless Internet, heating panels and cooling fans and daily cleaning. We are non-smoking establishment.

sustainability features include LED lighting, efficient water heaters, water-saving showers and toilets and efficient heating throughout. Dragon Tree and Kentia suites feature reclaimed pallet beds and social furniture. Camélia, Taro and Wisteria feature refurbished classic bath, and vintage or reclaimed furniture. Read our full sustainability report

PROPERTY + GROUNDS

READY TO BOOK

"The property itself is breath-taking... each room is welcoming and beautifully decorated, and the orchard is filled with gorgeous plants and fruit trees."

"If I could give Minuvida 100 stars I would. Stay there. I promise you will have an amazing and authentic Azorean experiencethat you will never forget! "

SUITES

READY TO BOOK

"The pool is large and beautiful, and so was our room. We will recommend this place to whoever wants to discover the real Azorean way of life."

"More than just a comfortable place to sleep, Minuvida provides a place to restore your health, balance, and sanity, through the well-cared-for verdant grounds,"