It is hard to know where to start. We knew we wanted to stay in this house from the moment we saw it - we booked 8 months in advance. And still. Nothing could have prepared us for how beautiful the setting was, and the pure delight of being in this home. We stayed two weeks so we had a chance to settle. It's full of light and the range of unobstructed ocean view and beyond, onto land, is greater than 180º. You can hear the sounds of the ocean, the birds, the livestock. The hydrangeas were stunning to see in their abundance around the house (and the island); the cagarros made us laugh every night. With the windows that cover the entire north side of the house, we had the sensation of always being outside so while the porch is lovely and comfortable, if the breeze picks up, you lose nothing by moving 10 ft to the south, into the house! This place provides both immensity of experience (so much blue!) and intimacy (it's set down off the road and there is nothing but pasture moving down the bluff in front of the house.) We came for both rest and adventure, and got both in equal measures. The blackout shades were a plus for finding our own rhythm. This is a quiet island - we loved it. We walked/hiked daily on trails all over the island. We swam in the piscina near the house. We cooked in (with fresh lemons and rosemary from the garden) and ate out (don't miss Ponta da Ihla Restaurant in Piedade.) Helena was a generous and responsive property manager. We enjoyed her tremendously. Estela and Mizé are quick responders, and warm, clear communicators. This home - its location high on the bluff, the windows, the range of what you can see: it is unique among the island homes. Our experiences on the island were fuller, richer because of our stay at the Atlantic Window.