About Casa d’Alem

Nestled along the stunning coastline of Terceira Island, Casa d’Alem is more than a place to stay—it is a home rooted in family, heritage, and a deep connection to the island.

In 2019, after nearly three decades living in Canada, we felt a strong desire to return to our roots and re-establish our family home in Portugal. What began as a personal journey soon became a place we wanted to share with others—a welcoming retreat where family, friends, and travelers from around the world can experience the beauty and authenticity of Azorean life.

Located in the charming seaside village of Porto Judeu, Casa d’Alem is surrounded by the sights and sounds that make the Azores so special. Wake up to breathtaking sunrises over the Atlantic Ocean, listen to the rhythm of the waves, watch seabirds soar along the coastline, enjoy the familiar sound of church bells drifting through the village and savour the sunsets overlooking the islet. Here, you will discover a vibrant community shaped by generations of fishing, agriculture, and rich cultural traditions.

The house is composed of two levels. The main floor is the original restored house, where you will find the living room, galley kitchen and pantry, bathroom, three bedrooms and a den as well as an outdoor covered front porch and sitting area for easy connection with nature and the neighbourhood.

Upstairs is the Annex, accessible through the main floor foyer or through the private side gate, which includes the laundry room, a full kitchen with a chef’s lounge table, the master bedroom with ensuite and outdoor shower, a guest bathroom and the breath taking indoor/outdoor grill room with ocean view seating for 4 opening on to the large private rooftop deck overlooking the church tower and town’s centre stage on one side and the coastline and islet on the other.

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Living room with brown leather furniture, a wood coffee table, a large patterned rug, a wooden ceiling with beams, and white walls with wall-mounted lights.
A kitchen scene with white tiled walls, a wooden countertop, and a gray cabinet with multiple drawers. A modern stainless steel stove with an oven is visible, along with a stainless steel range hood above it. There are knives hanging on a magnetic strip on the wall, a small window on the wall, and a bowl of fruit on the countertop. Recessed lights are installed in the ceiling.
A neatly made bed with white sheets and two pillows, against a wooden-paneled wall, with a small wooden bedside table holding a glowing Edison-style light bulb lamp.
Nighttime outdoor patio area with two chairs, a waterfall feature, and a window showing a room with a vase of orange flowers, black stone walls, and warm interior lighting.
Cozy bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with white bedding, two bedside lamps, a window with closed shutters, a white wardrobe, and a carpeted floor.

Accommodations

Our home features four comfortable guest rooms designed to provide a relaxing and authentic island experience.

Room 1

Queen bed, ocean view, shared bathroom

A bedroom with a bed that has white bedding and pillows, a wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with two sections showing a tiled roof outside, beige walls, and a brown carpeted floor.

Room 2

Queen bed, ocean view, shared bathroom

Bedroom with two pillows on a bed, wooden headboard, and a bedside table with a lit Edison bulb lamp.

Room 3

Double bed, church view, shared bathroom

A cozy bedroom with a sloped wooden ceiling, a large bed with white linens, two bedside tables with lamps, and a modern door.

Room 4

The Annex: Queen bed, ensuite, ocean view, outdoor shower

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Amenities

Welcome basket, Wifi, Air Conditioning, TV, Hair Dryer, Robes, Beach Towels

A Labour of Love

The project involved restoring most of the original structure and then constructing an Annex on the upper portion of the lot where a small barn, pigsty and garden once existed.

Where possible, we made use of local materials such as wood, cork, stone and sand, crafted by a talented team of masons, carpenters, electricians, tilers and painters, under the guidance of Henrique Barbosa, applying vernacular and modern approaches.

Technical support and planning guidance was provided by local architect Rita Borges and engineer Goncalo Lima.