The House

Nordic elegance on
an Azorean lakeside

Formerly the "Navigation Pavilion" of the Mata-Jardim José do Canto estate, Casa dos Barcos was commissioned in the mid-19th century by the Canto family - among the most influential aristocratic families of São Miguel. Its distinctive stepped gable façade, perfectly reflected in the still waters of Lagoa das Furnas, is one of the most iconic images of the Azores.

When you book Casa dos Barcos, the entire house is yours. Two bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom, sleep up to four guests in complete privacy. A newly renovated dining area and a porch overlooking the lake make it as comfortable as it is extraordinary. No two mornings are the same when your view is a volcanic lake shrouded in mist.

Casa dos Barcos reflected in Lagoa das Furnas
Camellia-lined garden path in winter bloom

A private house,
entirely yours

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Lake-facing bedroom with original furnishings
The Bedrooms
Two double bedrooms · Lake-facing windows · Each with private en-suite bathroom · Sleeps up to 4
Bedroom interior with original terracotta floors
Heritage Interiors
Whitewashed walls · Botanical wall art · Thoughtfully restored with original character
En-suite bathroom with lake view through original stone window
En-suite Bathrooms
One per bedroom · Original stone window frames · Views across Lagoa das Furnas from the bath

Waking up to
the lake

Casa dos Barcos sleeps up to four guests across two double bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom. The bay windows frame an uninterrupted view of the lake - a view that changes colour with the seasons, the tides of mist, and the angle of afternoon light.

Two generous living rooms give the house a sense of space that is rare for a property of this character. A newly renovated dining area brings the group together, while the porch overlooking the lake is where mornings are best spent - coffee in hand, watching mist rise from the volcanic water.

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Suite da Lagoa living room with original furnishings
Stone window overlooking the lake from the bathroom
What's Included

Everything you need,
nothing you don't

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Canoes & Bicycles

Complimentary use of canoes and bicycles to explore the lake and surroundings at leisure.

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Welcome Basket

A curated basket of local Azorean products greets you on arrival - cheeses, jams, local wine.

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Full Kitchen

Fully-equipped private kitchen with espresso machine, oven, fridge, and all cookware.

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Historic Garden

Direct access to Mata-Jardim José do Canto - camellia rows, fern valleys and 19th-century trees.

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Free Wi-Fi

High-speed internet throughout - or switch off entirely and let the lake set the pace.

Golf Nearby

Furnas Golf Course - one of Europe's most scenic 18-hole courses - is just 9 km away.

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Hot Springs

The Furnas calderas and natural thermal pools are just 5 km away.

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Free Parking

Private on-site parking included for all guests.

The Estate

Two historic houses,
one extraordinary setting

Casa dos Barcos

Formerly the "Navigation Pavilion," this Nordic Anglo-Flemish house sits directly on the lake shore. Its distinctive stepped gable façade, perfectly reflected in the still waters of Lagoa das Furnas, is one of the most iconic images of São Miguel.

Casa da Lagoa

Formerly the "Fishing Pavilion," Casa da Lagoa is a Franco-Swiss chalet set within manicured gardens bursting with azaleas and rhododendrons. Its elegant veranda, blue shutters, and sweeping lawn create a picture-perfect Azorean retreat.

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Casa dos Barcos?

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