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Fortress Home I - In the historical center of Funchal

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Funchal

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Property grounds
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2484 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Funchal, Madeira
  • Place, Town Square
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Funchal Marina
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, CR7 Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Funchal

Seaside stay .With a stay at this Sao Pedro vacation home, you'll be steps from Quinta das Cruzes Museum and Santa Clara Monastery. Holy Trinity Church and Universo de Memorias Joao Carlos Abreu are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Museum of Natural History - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Funchal Municipal Garden - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Town Square - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Funchal Marina - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • CR7 Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Piano - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Opan - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pans & Company - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪FugaCidade - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tourigalo - ‬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.

Fortress Home I - In the historical center of Funchal

Apartment A Fortress Home I
Comfortable and quiet T1 in the historic center of Funchal with great view.

Apartment located in the historic center of Funchal, a few minutes walk from the center of the city, just below the Pico Fort.
House recently restored and transformed into two independent T1 apartments. This little one!
It has a modern design, very comfortable and cozy, with a magnificent view over the bay of Funchal, making it possible to watch and enjoy the fantastic fireworks display of the common terrace of the building (2 apartments) .
Consisting of a spacious bedroom (double bed) with complete ensuite bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen and dining area.
It has a private garage for a car (parking A) at no additional cost.
Excellent geographical location, close to the access to the highways, so you can travel all over the island and enjoy the beautiful natural landscapes, and close to the historic center of Funchal, and can even get around on foot.
Wi-Fi is free.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Apenas no Exterior

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Whale watching 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

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 484 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Apenas no Exterior

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
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. This property accepts cash. 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 47776/AL

Property is also known as

Fortress Home I Historical Center Funchal House
Fortress Home I Historical House
Fortress Home I Historical Center Funchal
Fortress Home I Historical
Fortress Home I - In the Historical Center of Funchal Funchal
Fortress Home I In the Historical Center of Funchal
Fortress I Historical House
Fortress Home I In the Historical Center of Funchal
Fortaleza Inicio I En el Centro Histórico de Funchal
Fortress Home I - In the Historical Center of Funchal Funchal

Frequently asked questions

How close is Fortress Home I - In the historical center of Funchal to the airport?

This vacation home is 12 mi (18-min drive) away from the Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Fortress Home I - In the historical center of Funchal have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Fortress Home I - In the historical center of Funchal to the beach?

This vacation home is 1.4 mi (10-min drive) from Sao Tiago Beach and 1.6 mi (4-min drive) from Complexo Balnear Barreirinha. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Fortress Home I - In the historical center of Funchal offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Fortress Home I - In the historical center of Funchal?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Madeira Casino (16-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Fortress Home I - In the historical center of Funchal?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Fortress Home I - In the historical center of Funchal?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Fortress Home I - In the historical center of Funchal have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Fortress Home I - In the historical center of Funchal have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Fortress Home I - In the historical center of Funchal to downtown Funchal?

This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from São Pedro.

Fortress Home I - In the historical center of Funchal Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tomasz D.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laz 1.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was beautiful. Parking was a little tricky.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice little apartment with breathtaking view from the balcony.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Glen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay here was great! The place was very clean and spacious. It was a perfect accommodation for the two of us. The location is great too. About a 20 minute walk from the city centre so not too bad. It is higher up though and the street leading up to the place especially is incredibly steep so be warned of that. The bathroom had a bit of a weird smell to it but it was no big deal really. The one biggest warning I have for this stay is the parking. The parking garage is a shared space and for this listing, spot A is incredibly hard to get into as there is part of the garage that sticks out on one side and a car on your other side. The street is a one way street and is very narrow making it difficult to get in and out as well so if you're not a great driver just be aware of this. Otherwise, we really enjoyed our entire stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Callum M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

Beautiful property. Nice views. Patio area was great. Apartment was very clean and updated had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Funchal Appartment

The stay at this Appartment was lovely and working with the host was easy! Everything was as the listing stated and we would recommend this Appartment! The only thing we had trouble with was the garage was very tight if the other spot is full. It was doable, but a smaller car would be easier to park.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis

The view is great.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Troy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice place to stay within our budget! Judite was great and everything was clean, worked, and felt safe. Judite even accommodated out late arrival - 12:15 am! On the other side, we were aware there was no air conditioning but the apartment often got quite hot and muggy. While the parking was an excellent accommodation, it was quite a tight fit after a precarious drive uphill. All things considered, would absolutely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is located in an ideal location 10/15 minutes from the sea and most restaurants. It is located up a hill so as long as you don’t mind a walk it’s perfect! With lovely views down over Funchal it makes a pretty perfect base for your holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Billy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, safe apartment with good location to downtown

This is a very nice apartment about 10-15 minute walk (uphill) from downtown Funchal. Very safe, but you'll work up a sweat. Lots of restaurants/shops/bars etc.. in the area. As far as the apartment, it was clean, and the bed was comfortable. Everything worked as expected, and the view was wonderful with a little terrace to enjoy your morning coffee. My only suggestion would be to have an oscillating fan for those warm days. There was no A/C.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Catherine D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Centrally Located Funchal Property

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Funchal. The unit we rented was too small for us but that was a problem with our choice, not the owner’s. However, it was extremely well equipped particularly in the kitchen.This apt is perfectly located, only 10 minutes walk to the marina, La Vie shopping centre and a myriad of activities, museums and restaurants. There is a magnificent view of the city and the cruise ship docks from the terrace. Our hosts were very accessible and answered quickly whenever we had a question. Due to its hillside location, this would not be appropriate for people who have fitness or mobility issues but for us it was great to stay fit while vacationing. We would definitely consider renting this property again albeit choose one of the larger units.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tijs W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location, clean apartment

Great location close to the city center. Clean apartment, host was friendly when we met him at the check in. Small terrace outside is neat in case of good whether. Essential kitchen supplies present. Garage in convient, note that it might be challenging to park a large car.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carma M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfy stay in great location

The location is perfect, in a quiet neighbourhood but close to all amenities. The beautiful view from the bedroom window is of the port so you can watch cruise ships, marine traffic and wave action when the swells are high. The kitchen is well equipped, the bed comfortable and the deck is large and pleasant for relaxing.
Stayed 46 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super holiday

The apartment was a steep walk from the town but in a quiet elevated oasis with good views on Funchal and the harbour. It was clean and had all the basics to make for a very enjoyable stay. The cake fruit and water was very welcome on arrival. Thankyou very much to our hosts.

8/10 Good

Brian W.

Good base for an out-and-about week

Lovely weather so we didn't spend much time at the flat. It made an excellent base for going out for day hikes on the levadas and walking down to town for shopping or evening meals. It is a very steep walk up from the area where most of the restaurants are located so this is not a base for anyone who has mobility problems but we had a good view out to the sea. One really nice aspect was that on arrival, we found a lovely bowl of fresh fruit, some local cake and two bottles of water - all most welcome after a long journey and a very kind and thoughtful gesture. The flat has a well equipped kitchenette and is furnished with basic IKEA style modern furniture which is perfectly adequate but I think that if we had had a week of rain, it might have felt a little confined as the living room just looks out to a brick area and the view to the front can only be had by standing at the bedroom window or sitting on the shared balcony. Having said which, I don't think poor weather is a regular feature of Madeira so it worked very well for us. Clean, modern and perfectly adequate - recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Terry J.

Great stay in Funchal. Fortress home.

The hill up to the property was very steep and our small car only just made it. However small car was essential to park in the garage. We had everything we needed and had a lovely stay. The view from the bedroom and terrace was outstanding throughout the day and night. Nice quiet area. The Prince Charles cafe/bar is a great stop off on the walk back from Funchal Town,staff really friendly and helpful. A good base to explore explore Funchal on foot and the island by car. Regards Terry and Gill
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

David S., England

Fabulous view

The studio apartment was clean, bright and modern. Everything we needed was in the kitchen for cooking, bedroom windows opened up with a view of the bay of Funchal and we had a delightful little terrace to sit out on in the evenings, watching the cruise ships coming in and out of the harbour. It was tricky to find but at least we had the garage beneath to leave the car when it was not in use. The supermarket, restaurants were all close by. But you did need to be fit to walk up the steep hill to the apartment- but worth it!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

GUY Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Parking très difficle d'accès dans une petite rue à sens unique très étroite. Cuisine bien, peu de couvertsPhotos terrasse mensongeuse pour appartment A.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nilton D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Alojamento limpo, bem equipado, local sossegado, e perto do centro com uma vista muito boa. Recomendo!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La estancia fue espléndida, con todo lo necesario y en buena zona. La primera noche pasamos un poco de calor por que la casa no tiene aire acondicionado pero la casera nos trajo un ventilador. Una persona muy atenta con nosotros.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rune M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean small appartment in the heights. Terrase in the sun and good beds!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

albert d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très bien situé pour visiter Funchal a pied, attention l'accès au parking peut être compliqué dans cette impasse en forte montee
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Roberto G.

Location is quite good, but bear in mind that the garage is tinny and the street is too narrow yo entre with a big car. There is no champoo or gel. The frypan was disgusting, so we bought a new one and, obviusly brought it back with us. Washing machine is outside and it’s shared with the other two apartments. You will walk trhought a steep hill to get there
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

flavie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bon séjour

Lit confortable Près du centre ville Parking compliqué mais pratique Apparemment bien fonctionnelle
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025