Close to the beach.You'll be steps from Garajau Cable Car and within a 10-minute walk of Cristo Rei. Also, Road of Christ the King is within half a mile (1 km) and Ponta da Oliveira is within 2 miles (3 km).
Madeira Botanical Garden - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
Palheiro Gardens - 7 min drive - 2.6 miles
Funchal Farmers Market - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles
Town Square - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles
CR7 Museum - 9 min drive - 4.7 miles
Getting around
Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) - 10 min drive
Restaurants
Grill Traineira Steakhouse - 4 min drive
La Carbonara - 4 min drive
Bar Cristo Rei do Garajau - 2 min walk
Frango da Guiia 2 - 12 min walk
Pastelaria Ravioli Garajau - 11 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Spacious Villa With Games Room, Sauna | Sol e Mar
Villa Sol e Mar is the perfect holiday villa in the perfect location! Comfortably furnished and very spacious, with a great pool deck with outdoor dining and seating with sea-view, an enormous games and family leisure room and close to many amenities and acess to the Garajau beach, it is great for an informal family holiday, or if you want a private tranquil villa.
The open plan lounge and dining area is spacious with comfortable leather sofas and large flat screen TV and dining table. There are floor to ceiling sliding glass doors that open directly to a covered seating area and the swimming pool and deck. It is a great outdoor space for lazing around in the sun or dining al-fresco. The fully equipped kitchen is adjacent to the dining area and opens out to the rear of the house where you have a super barbecue area.
This villa in Madeira has 3 comfortable bedrooms. The master bedroom, with dressing area and en-suite bathroom, has french windows that open directly to the swimming pool. The second bedroom has a double bed and the 3rd bedroom, 2 single beds.(For larger groups the Games Room upstairs has a single bed with a pull out 'drawer' bed and a very comfortable sofa bed).
To keep you trim there is a treadmill, and for those that want a little pampering, a sauna.
Up in the loft there is a huge, fantastic games room with table football, ping pong, pool table and large flat screen television, so entertainment for everyone.
The pool deck is probably where you will spend most of your time lazing around. With a covered seating area, sun loungers, sofas, table and chairs and barbecue, it is perfect for outdoor living. Of villas in Madeira, Villa Sol e Mar provides home comforts and a great holiday feel.
Bedrooms and Bathrooms Bedroom 1 Master Bedroom - King size bed, en-suite bathroom, air conditioning Berdoom 2 Double Bedroom - Queen size bed, air conditioning Bedroom 3 Two single beds air conditioning Bathroom 1 Half bath, walk-in shower, washbasin Bathroom 2 Hand basin, toilet, washbasin Bathroom 3 Ensuite to Double, Shower, hand basin, toilet
Swimming pool dimensions and heating Shape: Rectangular Length: 10m Width: 5m Depth: from 0,90m to 1,80m Pool heating is optional and costs 175,00€ per week for a setting of 24ºC, paid in cash on arrival. Pool heating should be requested at least one week in advance. Should it be requested after arrival at the villa, the minimum charge applicable is one week, which is payable from the time the heating is turned on.
Cleaning The property is prepared for your arrival. For stays of longer than 7 nights, a change of linen and towels, and light mid-stay cleaning of bathrooms is provided on a day and time to be advised at check-in. All linen and towels are provided, including towels for the swimming pool. For health reasons, linen for a baby cot is not provided and you should bring your own. Guests need to vacate the villa during a mid-stay clean and change of linen.
Coast/Beach The nearest beach is just minutes from the villa. There is a cable car that take you up and down (2 Euro return), but in the quieter months it is possible to drive and park at the beach. It is possible to walk down, but not good for the knees!
Distances The local shopping area of Garajau is an uphill walk, but only a minute by car. There you have all a choice of restaurants for snacks and dinner, one of the best bakeries on the island, 2 large supermarkets, a fresh fruit and vegetable store, pharmacy, newsagent, a bank with ATM
Nearby The local shopping area of Garajau is an uphill walk, but only a minute by car. There you have all a choice of restaurants for snacks and dinner, one of the best bakeries on the island, 2 large supermarkets, a fresh fruit and vegetable store, pharmacy, newsagent, a bank with ATM The village of Caniço is a couple of kilometres along the coastline, with a further selection of restaurants and bars, shopping centre and church square. Caniço de Baixo, at sea level has a lovely promenade and is a popular choice with the locals at the weekend.
Madeira Some seven hundred kilometres west of the African coast, Madeira is a stunning mountainous emerald island, lapped by the warm waters of the Gulf Stream. The first island to be discovered by the Portuguese navigators in 1419, Madeira became an important resting place on the long trip to the new world. From these humble beginnings, the holiday trade was formed and this spectacular island, which used to be the favourite place of the rich and famous, is now the preferred choice of all sorts of visitors, from those seeking year-round warm temperatures to nature lovers and sightseers, sports and active enthusiasts of all ages. Culture, history, stunning nature, a myriad of sea and land activities, added to a great foodie scene means Madeira has something for everyone. No matter where you go on the island you are rewarded by fabulous scenery, tiny villages and friendly people. With a population of over 100,000, Funchal is not only the capital, but also the 'heart' of Madeira and home to many of the islanders. This makes it a busy, chic, cosmopolitan and fun city, full of shops, shopping centres, bars, cafés and a great variety of restaurants and entertainment; a vibrant, cosmopolitan town where historic splendour and breath-taking natural beauty combine with a thoroughly modern atmosphere.
Booking notes The rental value varies with the number of people occupying the property, so please ensure you enter the correct dates, number of adults, children and infants. Please note that supplements apply should additional people join you for any length of time.
To secure your reservation we require a 30% deposit, or the full amount if you are arriving within 8 weeks. The balance is due 8 weeks prior to arrival.
Final details for check-in and driving instructions to the property will be sent 7 days prior to arrival. A contact number will be provided, and to be able to access the property, you need to phone this number as you are leaving the airport. It is your responsibility to contact and advise the number provided on the check-in details to advise any delays to the expected check-in time. Check-in times - at the property - are between 16H00 and 19H00. For Sunday arrivals and out of hours check-in, alternative arrangements will be made and an additional cost will apply. Check-in and check-out flexibility will be applied where possible, but this will depend on housekeeping schedules and the departure and arrival days of other reservations either side of your stay; a definitive answer can only be provided within 24 hours of your arrival for check-in and your departure for check-out.
This property is registered for an Alojamento Local lodging license nº3117/AL
MUNICIPALITY ECOTAX You will be required to pay 2€ per person per night for all guests aged over 13 years old, up to a maximum of 14€ per person. This payment is required in cash at check-in, so please have it ready. Pets - not allowed
PLEASE TELEPHONE SUSANA ON 00351 966 167 482 OR FLORISMUNDO ON 00351 966 095 044 AS YOU ARE ABOUT TO LEAVE THE AIRPORT Please print these driving instructions and have them with you when you arrive in Madeira.
Leaving the airport take the dual carriageway in the direction of Funchal (road known as the Via Rápida).
At approximately 10.9kms you need to leave the motorway at junction 15, sign posted to GARAJAU
Turn left towards GARAJAU Stay on this road. You will pass bars and restaurants on your left. When you come to the roundabout at the bottom, go straight across. Continue all the way down the hill for 1 kilometre, and you will see a large car park and the ‘Cristo do Rei’ statue ahead of you. Continue for another 200 metres and you can find Villa Sol e Mar, 2nd house on your left, no 387.
VILLA ADDRESSVilla Sol e MarEstrada do Cristo Rei, 387 9125-057 Garajau Madeira
ECOTAX: You will be required to pay 2€ per person per night for all guests aged over 13 years old, up to a maximum of 14€ per person. This payment is required in cash at check-in, so please have it ready.
FOR THOSE HIRING A CAR IF YOU HAVE RESERVED A CAR THROUGH USAs you have reserved your car hire through us, a representative of the car hire company will be waiting for you at the airport.Outside the arrival's hall, you will see a meeting point, please look for the car hire representative carrying a board displaying their name ATLANTIC RENT A CAR. You will be taken to collect the car, sign the documents and pay the rental value. If you do not see them immediately please allow 10 minutes (especially if your flight has arrived ahead of schedule), as the representative may well be transporting another customer. This is a quick process and does not involve wasting time queuing at the car hire desks.FOR THOSE HAVING TRANSFERS IF YOU HAVE RESERVED AIRPORT TRANSFERS THROUGH USA representative of the minibus company will be waiting for you at the airport. Outside the arrival's hall, you will see a meeting point, please look for the transfers representative carrying a board displaying your name on it. The contact numbers are Marco +351 919 594 505 or office +351 291 602 340FOR THOSE HAVING REQUESTED A COT If you have requested a baby cot, please note that for safety reasons, bed linen for the cot is not provided and you must bring your own. Baby cots are for use of children under 2 years old at time of check-in. The extra person supplement applies to children 2 years and over at time of check-in.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Foosball table
Golf
Gym
Table tennis
Treadmill
Scuba diving nearby
Water skiing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Unit size: 2,045 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Property Registration Number 3117/AL
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Spacious Villa With Games Room, Sauna | Sol e Mar to the airport?
This villa is 6.9 mi (10-min drive) away from the Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Spacious Villa With Games Room, Sauna | Sol e Mar have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this villa.
How close is Spacious Villa With Games Room, Sauna | Sol e Mar to the beach?
This villa is 2 mi (10-min drive) from Reis Magos Beach and 4.7 mi (16-min drive) from Sao Tiago Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Spacious Villa With Games Room, Sauna | Sol e Mar offer free breakfast?
This villa does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Spacious Villa With Games Room, Sauna | Sol e Mar?
No, there is no casino at this villa, but Madeira Casino (12-min drive) is nearby.
What time is check-in at Spacious Villa With Games Room, Sauna | Sol e Mar?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Spacious Villa With Games Room, Sauna | Sol e Mar?
Free parking is not available at this villa.
Does Spacious Villa With Games Room, Sauna | Sol e Mar have a pool?
Yes, there's a private pool.
Does Spacious Villa With Games Room, Sauna | Sol e Mar have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this villa.
How close is Spacious Villa With Games Room, Sauna | Sol e Mar to downtown Santa Cruz?
This villa is 0.4 mi away from Garajau.
Spacious Villa With Games Room, Sauna | Sol e Mar Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 23 reviews
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Cath hayward
Oct 31, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
Really enjoyed our week in Maderia and the villa was a perfect base. Roomy and spacious with a beautiful outside sitting area with pool. The games room was also ideal . 10 minutes walk uphill to restaurants and shops with lots of choice. 12 min drive to airport and 15 mins to Funchal. Electric gate and garage door so useful for rental car. Great spot and would recommend
Cath hayward
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Anette L., Roskilde, Denmark
Jan 27, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Such a nice place
This house has everything you can ask for to feel at home. Wonderful view from the pool/terrace and you can have fun in the gameroom. It is a "little" bit up hill to walk to shops and restaurants. We didn't have rented a car, but it was easy to make a deal with the taxidrivers to make a stop at the supermarket and get the shopping done. We can recommend restaurant Frango da Guia in Garajau - and don't forget to visit restaurant do Forte in Funchal. Our daughter and son in law had a great dive with divecenter at the beach right in front of the house.
Anette L.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2020
10/10 Excellent
jackie j.
Jun 4, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely villa exactly as described just a bit too far to walk to shops and bars
Clean and as described, everything in villa for perfect holiday
jackie j.
10/10 Excellent
Toby G., Malmesbury, UK
Feb 11, 2019
Lovely property everything great
We had a really great stay at this property. Everything was just as described.
We found the kitchen very well equipped. the bedroom and bathrooms we used were excellent. The lounge and outside areas were great and the property was particularly clean..
I cannot think of anyway our stay could have been improved.
Thank you.
Toby G.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2019
10/10 Excellent
Marjo H., Finland
Jan 17, 2019
Would love to stay again
We felt very welcome as we arrived and got warmest service from Susan during our stay. House was way bigger than we tought and had everything we needed. Close to Funchal downtown, easy to find and stores nearby. Nice quiet area.
Marjo H.
10/10 Excellent
Pekka S., Helsinki
Dec 12, 2018
Relaxing hiking holiday
We had a group of six people, my wife, brother and sister as well as two postgrowth representatives (both already adults). During the week we visited the Levadas and nature around the island. Botanical garden and Funchal also belonged to place of excursion. The location of the apartment was excellent for this purpose.
Pekka S.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie S.
Oct 26, 2018
Great villa in great area!
We stayed at this villa with friends in October 2018 and had a fabulous time. We all loved it.
The villa is perfect and is equipped with everything you need for a really comfortable stay. It is very clean and has a great layout, with living area, kitchen and bedrooms on one level. Having 3 individual bathrooms was great and there were plenty of towels and extra bedding if needed. The pool and outdoor areas are wonderful. There are 6 loungers and an outdoor table which was great to eat al fresco! There is also a BBQ at the back of the property. We had the pool heated which I would recommend, as we were able to use it every day.
There is a great games room upstairs which is ideal for families and friends. There is a sofa bed up there too, but we didn't need it.
The owners Susana and her husband were so helpful and easy to work with and so were the property managers at Our Madeira. They all made the whole booking process and stay really easy.
Although it is an uphill walk into Garajua, it is fine, and only takes 10-15 minutes and there are lots of restaurants, bars and ice-cream places to visit as a reward after walking there - then it is all downhill on your way back! There are plenty of supermarkets in Garajua too. A couple of nights we got takeaway food from Tourigalo, which was reasonable and very tasty. Right across the road from the villa is a little bar if you want a quick drink and snack or take the cable car down to the beach and try the restaurant there, it was great. For a couple of euros a local bus will take you into Funchal in about 15-20 minutes so you don't always have to drive either. Plenty of taxis in the area too.
I wholeheartedly recommend this villa and hope to return in the future.
Stephanie S.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
8/10 Good
Anett W.
Nov 23, 2023
Großzügiges Haus mit tollem Meerblick
Schöne Lage mit Blick auf das Meer und zentral zwischen Flughäfen und Funchal gelegen. Hübscher Pool und netter Empfang.
Anett W.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Birgit W.
Mar 21, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Großzügiges Ferienhaus in schöner Lage
Das großzügige Ferienhaus liegt mit einem Blick auf das Meer in wunderschöner Lage. Einkaufsmärkte, Cafes und Restaurants liegen in Fußnähe.
Der Kontakt zum Vermieter war problemlos und der Checkinn entspannt.
Das Haus hat eine große Küche und einen einen riesigen Wohnraum mit Essbereich. Von einem der 3 Schlafzimmer guckt man auf die Bucht und das Meer.
Der Pool ist groß und warm und die Terrasse ebenfalls großzügig.
Eine tolle Unterkunft, in der wir uns sehr wohl gefühlt haben.
Birgit W.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2022
8/10 Good
Jose Antonion L.
Jan 23, 2022
Bien
Villa très agréable, mais quelques finitions à faire.
Jose Antonion L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
8/10 Good
Günther S.
Dec 3, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
14 Tage Aufenthalt
Das Haus ist sehr schön, allerdings ein wenig hellhörig.
Die Türen sollten unbedingt mal eingestellt werden, da Sie teilweise am Boden schleifen undman dies speziell in der Nacht im ganzen Haus hört.
Matratzen sind sehr hart (aber besser wie zu weich) Ansonsten ist das Haus sehr zu empfehlen.
Günther S.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2020
10/10 Excellent
David L.
Apr 11, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
TOP
Wir hatten eine super Woche auf der Insel.
Vom check in bis zur Abreise hat alles perfekt geklappt.
Wir kommen sicher wieder!!!
David L.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
10/10 Excellent
Arash T.
Feb 28, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything perfect!
The communication before was very good, and from check-in to check-out it was just perfect.
The house is perfect for 4-6 persons, everything you need is existing.
The view perfect, pool is nice, BBQ-place cozy, the play-room cool.
Overall satisfying, we would like to come back :-)
Arash T.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2020
10/10 Excellent
Andrea S.
Oct 21, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place!
We had a Fantasic week in a fantastic Place! Everything was as described - wonderful!
Andrea S.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
10/10 Excellent
Dominique G.
Mar 11, 2019
Très satisfait
Villa spacieuse et confortable pour un agréable séjour.
Dominique G.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2019
10/10 Excellent
Hartmut H.
Jan 30, 2019
Geräumige Villa mit beheizbarem Pool und Meerblick
Alles in Ordnung ,wie vom Vermieter und in den Bewertungen beschrieben.
Hartmut H.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2019
2/10 Terrible
Margot A.
Nov 13, 2018
Sehr schön
In Ordnung
Margot A.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2018
10/10 Excellent
Armin T.
Aug 10, 2018
Sehr geräumiges und zweckmäßiges Ferienhaus
Das sehr geräumige Ferienhaus in bester Lage (Meerblick, gute Einkaufsmöglichkeiten) hat 3 schöne Schlafzimmer mit jeweils eigenem Bad mit Dusche und/oder Badewanne, zusätzlich zwei Schlafgelegenheiten auf den Speicher, Dort auch Tischfußball und Billiard. Zahlreiche geräumige Schränke sind vorhanden. Die Küche ist zweckmäßig und vielfältig eingerichtet, eigentlich fehlt nichts. Die Qualität der Messer und mancher Gerätschaften könnte besser sein, wer viel selbst zubereiten will sollte sein eigenes scharfes Messer mitbringen. Auch das Sofa im Wohnzimmer ist sicher nicht das neueste und etwas durchgesessen, aber das war es auch schon mit der Kritik. Das Schwimmbad war sauber, lässt sich nachts einfach abdecken. In einem Fitnessraum im Keller gibt es eine funktionierende Sauna, ein Laufband und Punchingball. Sitzplätze und Tische drinnen wie draußen sind zur Genüge vorhanden, auch ein Grillplatz und eine große Garage sowie eine Außendusche am Pool. W-Lan funktionierte schnell und ohne Störungen. Wir haben uns zu viert sehr wohl gefühlt, kleine Mängel wurden sofort beseitigt. Das Haus ist sicher auch für Gruppen/Familien mit 6 oder 8 Personen geeignet.
Armin T.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
jean-michel L.
May 9, 2018
vue sur l'océan
La villa était en tout point conforme à l'annonce et nous y avons passé un très agréable séjour.
La situation est idéale près de Funchal.
Nous nous sommes sentis comme chez nous.
Nous avons bien profités de la piscine dont l'eau était à 28°.
Merci à Susana pour son accueil.