GAIA
Gaia offers unique features within its unusual one bedroom apartment layout: independent access from the outside world by way of a stone staircase which goes on to the common pátio, where you can relax outdoor; the connection to the rest of the house is near the Living Room. There’s a comfortable cm.200×145 double bed with organic latex mattress, accommodation is only double (no twin). The suite has a wardrobe, a kitchenette with small stove/oven and kitchen utensils, a cupboard, a sink, and table. The guest can also enjoy a traditional woodfire oven with chimney and wood, and an old kitchen iron plate which can be used as a fireplace. The bathroom with its large double bath (cm.190×90) is a mark in local history as it was the first bathroom incorporated inside a house in the village of Fajã Grande, built in 1929 by Lucindo de Freitas! Accommodation is only double (no twin)
Useful electronics
Mini fridge and hair dryer.
Private Entrance/Exit
The room has a direct access to the Argonauta’s patio and the lava rock staircase on the right side bring to a little gate in the main road.
Massages & Therapies
Relax your body after a long trekking day. Complete health benefits techniques with healing sessions assessing the physical posture or, massage and teaching for heal and hurts all performed by several qualified great professionals. Portuguese, French and English. Book it with us!
Private Shower Bathtub
The bathroom with bath shower, expresses the texture of the local basalt stone.
Free tea & coffee & water
You will have real Açorean tea, coffee and the great pure water of Flores in you room taken regularly at the source, even if your sink has potable water but with fluorine, like in EU.
Internet Access
Free wifi connection.
- 2025 Season – Gaia
- January 1st - December 31st
- En-suite bathroom (bath)
- Private entrance & exit
- Top quality organic latex mattress
- White cotton linen
- Sofa
CHOOSE DATES, ADD YOUR EMAIL, NAME AND BOOK!
Minimum stay of 3 nights. You will be contacted soon with availability, total price, and info to secure the reservation – Cancellations: free until a month ahead of time; payment of 50% of the whole stay between 15 & 30 days ahead of time; cancellation between 1 & 15 days prior arrival, or No show: we charge the whole cost of the stay.
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Vienna, Austria
Israel
England CEO
Offenbach, Germany
Germany
Tutzing, Germany
The Netherlands
Bolzano, Italia
Belgium
“We are very happy we ended in Fajã Grande on this beautiful island. A charming little village and it was nice to be in the middle of it. A revelation! Wish we had more time for more walks and more sunsets. May 20th, 2017”
Münich, Germany
“What a lovely place to stay! It rather felt like being in the living of a friend than in a guest house. Thanks to all of you who makes this place so special. Best wishes. August 4th, 2016”
Freiberg, Deutschland
“Danke für die Begleitung in diese wunderschönen Zeit auf Flores. Das Wetter wurde wir die Erholung von Tag zu Tag besser. Wir werden diese spezielle unterkunft nievergesse. 26 Mai, 2017”
Germany
“We enjoyed our cosy room, the sound of the birds at night, the perfect breakfast and of course the beautiful island!! Greetings. P.S. Between your travel books in the living room, we found our next destination! Thanks. August 9th, 2016”
Germany
“Thank you very much for your kind hospitality. You made us really feel welcome from the very first second. Your place Argonauta is a very special one. We can feel the love and passion you have put into it. Thanks for sharing it with us! Hope to see you again some day, all the best to you. June 4th, 2017”
München, Germany
“Dear Stéfano, thank you for staying in your beautiful place, I made a lot of beautiful pictures. We want to visit the “Grotta” on this island by boat another time. When w’lle come again we’ll take the Patio room that looks nice. I feel sorrow to leave and my wife also. All the best! October 7th, 2016″
Zurich, Switzerland
“We really enjoyed our stay in our beautiful room and Flores island. All the best. August 17th, 2016”
Switzerland
“Lieben Stéfano, wir waren 3 nächte hier und haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Leider hat sas wetter nicht mitgespielt. Trotzdem können wir einiges auf diesesinsel bewurdem. Vielen Dank für die Gastfreundschaft. 10, Juni 2017”
France
“Trois jours á Fajã Grande, trois nuits á l’Argonaute, trois matins avec un superbe petit dejeuner. Flores est une ile fantastique, nous reviendrons et recommanderons l’Argonaute á nos amis. 13 Junie, 2017”
Utrecht, Netherlands
“Thank you for the nice stay in Argonauta. We really enjoyed it here, it feels very cozy like a real home. We also really enjoyed Fajã Grande and surroundings. Cheers! October 18th, 2016”
Belgium, + 6 sons & daugthers
“C’était un endroit magique, des gens très chaleureux, une île superbe…un endroit à revenir. Merci pour tout.. Virginie – A perfect spot, most western place in Europe! Argonauta is a top B&B hostede by great people, thanks Stéfano + co. We wil be back. Fred – August 20th, 2016”
Gorbsen, Germany
“Thanks for the wonderful days in Fajã Grande in guesthouse Argonauta. June 24th, 2017”
Italia
“Uno spicchio della migliore Italia nell’isola dei fiori; un’accoglienza da amici di vecchia data che si ritrovano; un’isola magnifica dove c’è tutto l’essenziale e sparisce il superfluo. Un’esperienza da ripetere! 23 agosto, 2016”
Roma, Italia
“Un magnifico rifugio in questo mondo alla fine del mondo. Perfettamente in linea con la bellezza solitaria dell’isola. Grazie “Argonauta”, anche per le marmellate, il formaggio, il pane, il muesli e le tante cose buone con cui ci coccoli a colazione! 27 agosto, 2016”
Basel, Switzerland
“Thank you for the warm welcome and your hospitality! Thanks a lot for the tips. We had a very good stay at your casa de Argonauta, we enjoyed it very much. September 2nd, 2016”
Mexico
“Pampario – Gracias por todos la comida tan especial, para mi era importante y el quarto bien comodo. 3 de Septiembre, 2016”
Wiesbaden, Germany
“The island in the middle of the Atlantic, a guesthouse where you are welcomed even if it is late, a warm atmosphere and rooms that are decored with love. Thank you for all! p.s. The chocolate cake is delicious. September 5th, 2016”
Germany
“In the middle of the ocean at Flores is peaking to with the scenery. No worries we have been very relaxed on Flores and at Argonauta thank you for your hospitality, stay healthy and enjoy life. September 10th, 2016”
West Sussex, England
“We have fallen in love with Fajã Grande. Authentic stay at Argonauta, hosted by Stéfano, a man passionate about this beautiful island. Thanks for all your help. May 26th, 2016”
Hamburg, Germany
“Dear Stéfano, thank you for having us before closing down for the season. Both the house and the island have a truly remarkable charme. We found so many unique places here and on Corvo. Ti ringraziamo per l’ospitalità e i preziosi consigli. Speriamo di tornare un giorno. 28 ottobre, 2016”
The Netherlands
“Thank you very much for the warm welcome and this lovely stay at Argonauta. The B&B looks fantastic with a lot of personal touch and a lot of effort is put in by the owners to make the stay for their guests pleasant and a wonderful experience. Location is perfect for hikes and very central on the beautiful island of Flores. Thank you. September 13th, 2016”
Kent, England
“Dear Stefano, Thank you for all the help and advice during my visit to Fajã Grande. I had a wonderful time in the mild winter climate of Flores. All the best. February 8th, 2017”
Germany
Dear Stéfano, thanks so much for the nice stay in your very special and beautiful guest house. We enjoyed the beautiful island that is close to paradise. Thank you. June 29th, 2017″
England
“Age is just a number, Flores proves it for you. Shine on Stéfano, best wishes (68 and a half). February 11th 2017”
Belgium
“Thank you for a great stay on a great island, fantastic to see how the people on the Azores are taking care of their wonderful environment. Keep up the good work! April 10th, 2017”
Fleet, England
“Many thanks for a lovely and remarkable stay Stéfano. You have a unique home in a unique place! We’ll come again (if you can guarantee the weather!). July 10th, 2016”
