Reviews & Testimonials | Azores Remote Stay — Remote Workers on São Miguel

Sophie van den Berg Verified Stay

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Mar 2026

Best decision I made for my remote work year

I spent 4 months in Ponta Delgada through Azores Remote Stay and it completely changed my perspective on remote work. The apartment had gigabit fibre, a proper desk setup, and the team was incredibly responsive. São Miguel is genuinely one of the best places in Europe for digital nomads — affordable, safe, stunning nature, and a growing community of like-minded people. The platform made everything seamless from booking to check-out.

4 monthsPonta Delgada Centro

Marcus Johansson Verified Stay

Stockholm, Sweden

Feb 2026

Finally found a platform that understands remote workers

After trying Airbnb and various other platforms, Azores Remote Stay is on a completely different level. They actually vet properties for remote work suitability — the Wi-Fi speed tests, the workspace photos, the honest descriptions. I stayed in Arrifes for 3 months and the 500 Mbps connection never dropped once. The D8 visa support they provided was also invaluable — they connected me with a local lawyer who handled everything.

3 monthsArrifes

Elena Marchetti Verified Stay

Milan, Italy

Feb 2026

São Miguel exceeded every expectation

I was skeptical about moving to a small island for work, but São Miguel has everything. The cost of living is about 40% lower than Milan, the internet is surprisingly fast, and the quality of life is exceptional. Azores Remote Stay found me a beautiful apartment in Fajã de Baixo with ocean views and a dedicated office room. The community events they organise helped me meet other nomads within the first week.

5 monthsFajã de Baixo

James O'Sullivan Verified Stay

Dublin, Ireland

Jan 2026

Incredible value, incredible island

Coming from Dublin where rent is astronomical, paying €1,100/month all-inclusive for a modern 2-bedroom with fast internet felt almost too good to be true. But it was completely real. The Azores Remote Stay team was professional throughout — clear contracts, transparent pricing, no hidden fees. The island itself is breathtaking. I extended my stay twice and am already planning to come back next year.

6 monthsSão Roque

Ana Ferreira Verified Stay

Ponta Delgada, Azores

Jan 2026

As a homeowner, this platform is a game-changer

I listed my apartment with Azores Remote Stay 18 months ago and it has been consistently occupied by wonderful, respectful tenants. The platform handles all the communication, vetting, and contracts — I just receive the monthly payment. The quality of tenants is exceptional: professionals who treat the property with care. My income has increased by 60% compared to traditional long-term rentals, and I have zero management headaches.

Owner — 18 monthsPonta Delgada

Lena Hoffmann Verified Stay

Berlin, Germany

Dec 2025

The D8 visa process was surprisingly smooth

I was worried about the bureaucracy of getting a D8 visa, but the Azores Remote Stay team guided me through every step. They have a checklist, recommended lawyers, and even helped me understand the NHR tax regime. Combined with the affordable cost of living on São Miguel, I am saving significantly more than I was in Berlin. The island is genuinely magical — I have been here 7 months and have no plans to leave.

7 monthsLagoa

Carlos Mendez Verified Stay

Barcelona, Spain

Nov 2025

Great platform, minor communication delays

Overall a very positive experience. The property was exactly as described — fast internet, great workspace, beautiful views over the Atlantic. The only minor issue was a slight delay in responses during the initial booking process, but once confirmed everything was smooth. The island itself is stunning and the cost of living is very reasonable compared to Barcelona. Would definitely use Azores Remote Stay again.

2 monthsPonta Delgada Centro

Priya Sharma Verified Stay

London, UK

Nov 2025

Transformed my work-life balance completely

After 5 years of London life, I needed a change. São Miguel through Azores Remote Stay gave me exactly that. The apartment in Ponta Delgada was modern, well-equipped, and the internet was faster than my London flat. The island has a wonderful pace of life — I am more productive, healthier, and happier. The platform team felt like local friends who genuinely wanted my stay to be perfect. Cannot recommend highly enough.

4 monthsPonta Delgada

João Costa Verified Stay

Ponta Delgada, Azores

Oct 2025

Proud to welcome remote workers to our island

As a local homeowner, I was initially unsure about renting to international remote workers. Azores Remote Stay completely changed my mind. They handle everything professionally, the tenants are respectful and genuinely love the island, and the income is reliable. It has also been wonderful to see our island through the eyes of people discovering it for the first time. The platform is a real asset for the local community.

Owner — 14 monthsArrifes

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