I was born on this Island paradise and immigrated with my parents and sisters as a little girl in 1974 during the revolution to Canada, and then to California in the USA after meeting the love of my life. Like all immigrants who leave their ancestral lands as a child I have so many wonder filled memories of playing with my sisters in under the grapevines, and in the orchard, with the taste of salt on my lips and the smell of my mothers roses especially after the rains. Throughout my life I felt I needed a connection to my home land, my roots, my extended family, and found it when my husband came upon a couple of fixer-uppers while on a family vacation with my kids. These properties were in need of modern TLC while preserving the history I love so much such as the stone work of my ancestors who were both fishermen and stone masons. I then created Fuga Doce, (Sweet Escape) as a little property management business where I could hire family there to manage the homes, and to welcome other travelers to my little piece of heaven. That's where you come into the story, welcome and enjoy life here where you can reflect on your past history and create new memories to last a lifetime...

The Garden Suite at Casa São João is located in the center of Angra do Heroísmo, and just a 2 minute walk from an Atlantic Ocean sandy beach. Casa São João is one of the oldest existing and newly renovated, historically noble owned homes of Angra. This is an architectural jewel, adorned with original stonework, arches and columns. Designed to guarantee comfort, serenity and delight to its occupants, typically families, looking for the comforts of a home in a vacation rental. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed into a lovely reception area and given your key to access your Garden suite. Through the courtyard you will find a private and secluded suite surrounded by terraced gardens. This suite features 3 comfortable bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and an open concept living room, and kitchen area with fireplace. We also offer free wifi and 120V outlets for our North American guests therefore, no password or transformer needed. Bath/bed linens are also provided for your use and washer/dryer is available below your suit to wash and refresh linens and laundry as needed. With large windows and French doors opening to the terraced gardens balcony with a stone outdoor patio table and benches.

The garden suite, decorated with wood and stone is the perfect getaway for the sophisticated traveller looking for old world elegance with modern comfort. This ideal location is a few steps away from the bustle of "Rua da Se" in downtown Angra, a small sandy beach by the Bay of Angra, and the marina with a variety transatlantic yachts. Only steps away from where you can book your dolphin and whale tours, shopping, and some pretty fabulous restaurants. Along with it's cobblestone roads, and UNESCO heritage buildings, quaint pastry shops, museum and a beautiful botanical garden just off the main square, there is a grocery shop nearby as well as the main farmer's market where you can pick up locally grown produce. Mt. Brasil is within walking distance with its historic fortress and enigmatic trails, that speak of ancient civilizations on the island. Pack a picnic and get the most breathtaking views of the city. This exceptional location is close to all the best the island has to offer.