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Stunning Sea and Mountain Views, Private Pool, Games Room, and optional Massages

Family-friendly stay with outdoor pool in Calheta

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Outdoor dining
Shower, hair dryer, towels, toilet paper
Smart TV, DVD player, foosball, books
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Outdoor pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 115382 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Arco da Calheta, Madeira
  • Place, beach near Serra de Água
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Funchal Marina
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, Porto Moniz Natural Pools
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Airport, Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    ‪54 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Calheta

Seaside stay .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Casa das Mudas Arts Center and 6 miles (10 km) of Church of Our Lady of Light with a stay here. Beachside Square and Ponta Do Sol Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • beach near Serra de Água - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Funchal Marina - 39 min drive - 24.0 miles
  • CR7 Museum - 40 min drive - 24.5 miles
  • Funchal Farmers Market - 40 min drive - 25.2 miles
  • Porto Moniz Natural Pools - 40 min drive - 26.1 miles

Getting around

  • Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Sra Maria - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pukiki Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Laranjeira's Snack Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taberna da Madalena - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bar Rochão - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stunning Sea and Mountain Views, Private Pool, Games Room, and optional Massages

Our villa offers everything you need for a relaxing, comfortable stay on the stunning Madeira coast. Set within banana groves on a terraced mountainside in a peaceful hamlet, the property features a private, south-facing swimming pool (9m x 4m) with panoramic sea views, sun loungers, umbrellas, an outdoor shower, and a large tiled sunbathing patio. Pool towels are provided, and access is via steps to the lower level. The pool is completely private and never shared.

The villa has 5 large and spacious bedrooms spread across two floors. Three rooms feature king-sized double beds, while two rooms include single beds (one with 2, the other with 3), making it perfect for groups of up to 11 guests. All beds are fitted with firm memory foam mattresses, 100% cotton bed linen, and hypoallergenic bedding, ensuring a restful and comfortable night's sleep for all.

Both levels of the villa include fully equipped kitchens with premium appliances from Bosch, Samsung, Teka, and Hotpoint. The upper-level family kitchen also includes a solid wood dining table and chairs, microwave, fridge/freezer, and a generous selection of pots, pans, and cooking utensils—everything you need to prepare and enjoy home-cooked meals with ease.

The upper-floor living room opens onto a private patio with incredible sea and mountain views—the perfect spot for relaxing evening drinks as the village lights twinkle below. This level includes three of the five bedrooms and the main living spaces.

The lower floor offers an independent open-plan living space with its own entrance. It includes a second kitchen and dining area, games room, private BBQ patio, and a modern shower room. Two bedrooms (one king, one twin) are also located on this floor. An outdoor connecting staircase (with a lockable door) links the two levels, making it ideal for extended families or groups of friends who want both togetherness and privacy.

Games Room: Available to all guests, the games room includes a full-size pool/snooker table, darts board, playing cards, and dominos—perfect for laid-back evenings or family fun.

The villa has free high-speed Wi-Fi and offers easy access to popular levada walks, perfect for nature lovers and hikers.

Set among lush banana plantations, the villa is in a tranquil location yet still close to amenities. Two local cafés are just a 5-minute walk away, and a children's play and picnic area is also nearby. The charming village is a picturesque 15-minute walk, offering bars, a small shop, a church, post office, and ATM.

Local Activities:

Paragliding: Arco da Calheta is one of Madeira’s top spots, just 10 minutes away, known for its year-round flying conditions and spectacular views.

Beach & Marina: The nearby Calheta beach and marina offers a selection of excellent restaurants, water sports rentals - jet-ski, wakeboarding, SUP etc., dolphin-spotting trips, beach volleyball, scuba-diving and more.

Rental Options:
The villa can be rented as a 2-bedroom apartment or a 3–5 bedroom full villa, depending on the season and your group size.
Contact us for flexible booking options.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Unit size: 5,382 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please ensure all pool umbrellas are closed and tied before leaving the pool area.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

If you have any concerns about anything, aren't happy with something, even if it is trivial, please contact us so we can help before you leave.
Extra guests e.g. local family / friends cannot use the pool area unless they are included in the original booking.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: The house has ladder style railings & steep drops

Events

No events allowed
We do not accept groups wanting to party.

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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: We do not accept groups wanting to party.
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: We do not accept groups wanting to party. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 20782/AL

Property is also known as

Newly Renovated Amazing sea Views Free Wi-fi Games Room
Newly Renovated Amazing sea Views Free Wi-fi Games Room Villa
Newly Renovated Amazing sea Views Free Wi-fi Games Room Villa
Newly Renovated Amazing sea Views Free Wi-fi Games Room Villa

Frequently asked questions

How close is Stunning Sea and Mountain Views, Private Pool, Games Room, and optional Massages to the airport?

This villa is 29.7 mi (43-min drive) away from the Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Stunning Sea and Mountain Views, Private Pool, Games Room, and optional Massages have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this villa.

How close is Stunning Sea and Mountain Views, Private Pool, Games Room, and optional Massages to the beach?

This villa is 5.4 mi (16-min drive) from Ponta Do Sol Beach and 13.4 mi (23-min drive) from Paul do Mar Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Stunning Sea and Mountain Views, Private Pool, Games Room, and optional Massages offer free breakfast?

This villa does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Stunning Sea and Mountain Views, Private Pool, Games Room, and optional Massages?

No, there is no casino at this villa.

What time is check-in at Stunning Sea and Mountain Views, Private Pool, Games Room, and optional Massages?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Stunning Sea and Mountain Views, Private Pool, Games Room, and optional Massages?

Free parking is not available at this villa.

Does Stunning Sea and Mountain Views, Private Pool, Games Room, and optional Massages have a pool?

This villa features an outdoor pool.

Does Stunning Sea and Mountain Views, Private Pool, Games Room, and optional Massages have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this villa.

How close is Stunning Sea and Mountain Views, Private Pool, Games Room, and optional Massages to downtown Calheta?

This villa is 0.4 mi away from Arco da Calheta.

Stunning Sea and Mountain Views, Private Pool, Games Room, and optional Massages Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edmund B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Excellent in all respects. Easily accommodated the ten of us. Great!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clare Cull

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Excellent

We loved the house. It was big enough to give everyone plenty of space. The pool was excellent and the boys loved the games room. Overall, as a family of 8 we had a wonderful holiday. Emma & Quim are friendly helpful hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa N.

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My family truly enjoyed our stay in Arco da Calheta. The hosts, Emma & Quim were so kind and welcoming. They gave us wonderful local suggestions, including visiting a town festival…which was definitely a highlight on our trip! We loved the ability to spread out between the two levels of the home. The pool and rec room were fun additions. The location was great for our activities, like the Fanal Forest (a must see!), sunny beaches in Calheta, exploring seaside villages, the banana museum, and dune buggy rides. We felt well cared for and comfortable in this rental home!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

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Fantastic stay at Casa Vista do Ledo

We had a wonderful stay at Casa Vista do Ledo. The property is spacious, clean and very well equipped and the view from the villa is out of this world. Quim and Emma were excellent hosts and Quim was always available to help with anything we needed. We also really appreciated the Poncha that they brought us to sample. Calheta is a brilliant place with two great beaches with safe swimming which was perfect as we had young children with us. It was also an excellent base for exploring the island. We hope to return soon!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

grant s.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous property for group of 10

Excellent property, well equipped. Kids enjoyed the games room, beautiful views, pool delightful although a bit shallow Quim and Emma great hosts and whole family x3 generations enjoyed fun night out with them in a local bar near by. Layout worked really well for two families as two separate floors meant you could retreat a have your own space if needed. The local fish restaurant ‘Leme’ recommended by Quim & Emma was excellent, we ended up going twice. A great holiday and great fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alastair T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was fantastic from start to finish (we were a group of 6 friends). As mentioned in the listing, it’s really two apartments (connected by an outdoor set of stairs). The top apartment has a huge living room with fantastic views and plenty of sofas, a large kitchen with everything you would need to cook meals (as well as a big table to sit at) and 3 bedrooms (two double beds and a room with 3 singles). The second lower apartment also had a kitchen as well as living room area with a pool table and dartboard (great for evenings in), as well as twin room and double bedroom. To top it all off a large pool area with lots of space to sit around and also with spectacular views. Outside there’s a BBQ and a great swing-seat which is ideal for watching the sunset.Emma and Quim are great hosts, always there to answer questions, resolve any issues and providing clear instructions for meeting them to check in (as well as tips on the local area). If you are looking at the listing, do not hesitate to book as it’s absolutely fantastic and ideal for a large group of adults. We’d love to return one day.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline O.

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Huge property with amazing views and great facilities.

We had a wonderful time. The property is lovely with fantastic views overlooking the banana plans and the owners are wonderful. They couldn’t do enough for us. We had a few teething problems with Wi-Fi and they immediately had someone around to fix it. They were so attentive. It’s a lovely place that’s quiet restful and relaxing. There weren’t any negatives to highlight. Our group did hope to be closer to a restaurant or a little bar that was walking distance. The one beside the villa only opens once per week. However l, there was a great gym nearby along with hiking trails and we could drive down to Calheta within 10 mins. Overall, I’d highly recommended this place for families and friends alike. Really well set up and an absolute pleasure to spend time at. Thanks so much for a wonderful stay. We hope to be back very soon!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria M.

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Absolutely fantastic villa! Highly recommend - 5/5.

We were delighted with this villa - it was luxurious, the bedrooms spacious and comfortable, the kitchen well equipped with everything you could ask for, including a coffee machine, panini grill, indoor pizza oven, and large fridge-freezer. Even the ice cube tray had been filled for us. The annex was also well equipped, spacious, and very comfortable. There is more than ample indoor and outdoor seating, catering for both those who like sun and the shade. The pool is gorgeous and there are plenty of loungers with cushions provided, and two large umbrellas for when shade is required. I cannot express how fantastic the views are from this villa - they are absolutely breathtaking- and the lounge area has a large window one side of it so you see the views every time you walk into it. The games room was well equipped with pool table and darts and provided good entertainment in the evenings we stayed in. The villa was immaculately clean, and it was a huge bonus that beach towels were provided. The beach nearby is lovely and sandy and there is a supermarket nearby which is very convenient. The owners, Emma and Quim, live in the villa upstairs and were so incredibly helpful and responsive whenever we needed anything, or had questions to ask about where to eat, and were able to book taxis for us at a discounted rate. Would not hesitate to recommend and would certainly stay here again. Thank you for a lovely holiday Emma and Quim!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rudie M.

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We hebben een fijne vakantie gehad in een fantastisch huis
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jurgen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Pasen in Calheta

Een nieuwe streek, een nieuw avontuur. Maar een avontuur dat wel geslaagd is over heel de lijn
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

XAVIER R.

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Excelente alojamiento

Un alojamiento increíble en una muy buena ubicación. Quim y Emma súper atentos para que nuestra estancia fuera la mejor posible.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henriette R.

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Belle maison spacieuse idéalement située

Séjour très agréable en famille, vue imprenable, maison spacieuse et idéalement placée pour visiter Madère. Les hôtes sont discrets mais a notre écoute pour rendre nos vacances des plus agréables. La piscine a été très appréciée particulièrement pour les enfants et aux retours des visites et randonnées. Très satisfaits du choix de la destination, Madère est une île magnifique et nature et nous avons trouvé le lieu parfait pour la découvrir.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Bouke H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Ged verblijf

Vriendelijke en goede gastheer, inrichting in orde en problemen werden voorzover mogelijk direct opgelost. Kopjes en borden ed was voor boven en beneden moeilijk uit elkaar te houden. Was allemaal verschillend , van alles en niet één lijn. Bij het zwembad zou ik in de breedte nog een extra afscheiding plaatsen, wij hadden het nu afgebakend met ligstoelen. Onze kleinzoon van anderhalf is geen zwembad gewend en erg onderzoekend, moesten hem steeds corrigeren. Verder een prima verbllijf en kan het aanbevelen. Erg mooie plek voor een vakantie. Ineke en Bouke
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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Great trip in Madeira !

This villa is pretty nice for a big group of persons. We were 11. Actually, the owners are living just above the private part of the villa that is rented. The house is really well equiped : toilet paper, dishwasher tablets, detergent... Quim is really friendly and available for any request or question ! The view is gorgeous. Everything corresponds to the ad. Thank you !
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

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A most welcoming place to stay the hosts couldn’t be more helpful and friendly to us all.

Easy, clean and enjoyable place to rent and stay in. Pool and area very clean. Great location with bars restaurants and cafes within walking distance. Walk to local town achievable via paths and main road. Supermarket nearby. Facilities clean and usable. View knock! Lots to do, visit, boat trips, walks, markets, shops, local beaches, water parks, whale watching. Hire a car or use local taxis and support local businesses hosts will sort out for you. Made friends, great people. Love the country and coast. Would love to return and highly recommend. See you again Quimm and Emma!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mario L.

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Great place to stay

What you see is exactly what you get here. Nice and spacious, clean throughout, with all amenities you may require. Incredible view and close enough to Calheta beach and local shops. Excellent place to stay. I will be staying here again, No doubt about it.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Patrick L.

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Bon rapport qualité prix et personnel disponible et agréable

Seul bémol manque de pression d eau et manque d eau chaude Sinon espace/pièce à vivre chambres et salle de bain parfait... Salon de jeux impeccable, piscine propre et température agréable pour la saison même non chauffée... Lieu calme et voisinage très agréable... À recommander avec quelques améliorations de confort pour être parfait. Groupe de 10 personnes largement à l aise dans la maison.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aurore B.

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Maison parfaite pour les vacances

La maison correspond parfaitement au descriptif : au calme, très bien située, avec une vue superbe. Elle est propre et super bien équipée. Les literies sont bonnes. Le propriétaire est très arrangeant et serviable. Disponible et parlant en anglais donc très confortable. Nous reviendrons!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

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Schönes Haus, schöner Urlaub

... hat alles funktioniert, gerne wieder. Ideal für größere Gruppen oder größere Familien.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ralf D.

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Ein wunder,schöner Urlaub!

Top Objekt ,super Lage und eine wunderschöne Insel!!! Wir würden gerne wieder kommen! Liebe Grüße aus Wiesengrund und Danke für alles!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

katrin e.

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Ein tolles Haus mit unschlagbarem Ausblick

Wir haben eine wunderschöne Woche auf Madeira verbracht. Die Lage des Hauses mit dem Ausblick aufs Meer ist atemberaubend! Der Hanglage ist es allerdings geschuldet, dass man 58 Stufen von der oberen Etage zur Poolebene hat. Somit bleibt man fit und hat kein Problem mit der Waage ;) Die Kommunikation mit Emma und Quim war super, unsere E-Mails wurden immer direkt beantwortet. Das Haus hat reichlich Platz, die Ausstattung ist zum Teil etwas einfach, aber es hat uns nichts gefehlt. Die Betten sind bequem, die Zimmer haben eine gute Größe, der Pool fantastisch! Es gibt 6 Schlafzimmer für je 2 Personen, wobei es sich bei 1 Zimmer um ein Durchgangszimmer handelt, es somit kein Fenster hat, das glaube ich nicht in der Beschreibung erwähnt wird. Für uns war das kein Problem, weil wir 10 Personen waren. Also zusammenfassend ein tolles Haus mit wunderschönem Ausblick, sehr zu empfehlen!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANGELIQUE I.

superbe!

Les propriétaires sont très arrangeants et disponibles en cas de questions. La maison est spacieuse et accueillante! Les lits très confortables! Ma ville est du côté ensoleillé de l'île! Nous avons profité d'un merveilleux séjour!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Fine place for the big family - age 1 to 86 years

Very nice house, extraordinary view, we could dine by the pool and have a nice time with the kids. Quick and kind responses from Emma and Quim!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Danielle D.

Wonderful piece of paradise

The house is well set up all extras you could ever need a real home from home Setting is stunning ! Waking to a sea view over banana groves is breathtaking. The pictures on the page don't do the house justice it's huge ! Room after room is discovered. The games room was a huge positive ! And the pool is wonderful. This side of the island is hotter than most and we only had a fleeting drizzle one day. You are a little out on a limb and definitely need a car to discover the best of the island but the roads are so easy to navigate and we'll signposted so don't worry. The house is clean with all amenities needed it is a little tired in places but it has real charcater and if 2 families are travelling together it's perfect as you can holiday together but still have time apart. The beds are amazing so comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jill P.

Spacious villa with fantastic sea views in a lovely part of the island

I stayed at the villa for a week with 10 members of my family. We had a wonderful week and were sad to leave! Emma & Quim were extremely helpful and responsive to messages ahead of our arrival (and during our stay). Miguel met me at the villa and arranged for a local taxi driver, Nelson, to take me to the supermarket before the rest of the group arrived. Nelson is absolutely brilliant and took us on a great tour to Porto Moniz one day - stopping to show us several view points on the way there and back which we wouldn't have known about otherwise. The villa is extremely spacious, very clean, comfortable and well equipped. The views from the balconies and pool area are spectacular. The pool isn't heated but we used it every day we were there (in October) - you just have to be a bit brave about getting into it! Having two kitchens and two living rooms plus the pool area and game room meant that there was plenty of space for us all without it ever feeling crowded. The neighbours are lovely - we got talking to the people who live over the road and they recommended things to do locally - including the trip to Porto Moniz which was one of the highlights of our stay. The villa is located in a small village called Arco da Calhetta - there are a few shops and snack bars about a 12 minute walk from the villa (the local supermarket there is very small but has the essentials and some fresh fruit and vegetables). Calhetta is about 5 minutes drive away. It took us just over an hour to walk down there one day but it's very steep and there is no pavement so it would be better to drive if possible. We didn't even think about walking back up! The local supermarket in Calhetta is much bigger and had everything we needed. There are several restaurants in Calhetta - we had a fantastic meal on our last night there at the Savoy Calhetta Beach Hotel (Onda Azul restaurant). It's well worth a visit. There's also a restaurant at the other end of the hotel that has tables outside by the beach and serves nice ice cream. We took a public bus from the village (the stop was 20 minutes walk from the villa) to Funchal one day. It cost 4 Euros each way and took 1.5 hours but it was well worth the longer journey for the scenery - the public bus takes the coastal route through all of the villages rather than through the tunnels. I would love to return one day and I would be more than happy to stay at this villa again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017