Article updated in October 2026.
Managing a holiday rental in the Azores is not easy. Depending on where the house is, there are many different types of holiday rentals, especially on an island. In the city centre there are smaller houses and apartments. In quieter areas, you find country houses and traditional stone houses.
Every case is different. However, it is important to catch every guest’s attention. A well-decorated house, simple and with personality, shows the best of your four walls.
So follow these decoration tips to manage your holiday rental better and make the most of the space in your apartments in the Azores.
1. Make the most of natural light
Natural light is one of the most important factors to bring your property to life. Don’t block windows with wardrobes, very dark curtains or shutters. With more natural light, colours look better and the decoration feels more personal.
A bright house has many advantages:
- A more pleasant look;
- Quality of life;
- Lower energy costs;
- A feeling of comfort.
2. Don’t be afraid of colour
In a bright property it is easier to play with colour. Lighter colours reflect most of the light and make the space feel bigger.
Even if your holiday rental lacks natural light, offer plenty of lighting. Use warmer light in rest areas and white LED light for general lighting.
Any colour gives personality to your property. Choose lighter colours for a modern look. Whether on walls, textiles or furniture, create a palette of colours that go well together.
Bring even more joy to the house by painting one wall in a bright colour. It is a great way to highlight a small area, such as a reading corner.
3. Make good use of the walls
Remember: less is more. Don’t fill the house with furniture your guests won’t use. Everyone likes space. So invest in your walls instead.
Add mirrors, pictures, the TV and shelves for books and other objects. It is a good tip for small apartments and for anyone who wants to make the most of a house.
4. Choose a modern bathroom
Not every bathroom has room for a bathtub. Invest in your bathroom and install a shower with glass doors. You save water and make better use of the space.
Use the empty wall space too. A mirror makes the bathroom look bigger. Use vertical storage for the essentials only: a holiday rental doesn’t need much bathroom storage. A place for towels, toiletries and a first aid kit is more than enough.
Choose white or light tones. They look modern and clean.
5. Add some green
If you manage your holiday rental yourself, put some plants in the living room and bathroom, and look after them on each visit. They make the home greener and help guests feel at home.
Plants also bring health benefits: they can help with sleep, headaches and a blocked nose, and they reduce dust.
Your guests are only staying for a while, but these small details matter. So choose greener decoration and remind guests on holiday in the Azores that they are always surrounded by nature.
A holiday rental is a place to rest, but it should still feel like a home. Your guests are on holiday, but they still like the comfort of a home of their own.
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AzoresBeds has managed holiday rentals in São Miguel since 2016. We handle your listings on Booking, Airbnb, our own website and other sites, as well as pricing, guests, cleaning, maintenance and guest registration with the authorities (SIBA). Meanwhile, you follow everything in the owner dashboard. See how we work or ask for a free assessment of your property.