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House / Villa - Santa Cruz

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Santa Cruz

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Pool
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Beach nearby, sun loungers

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81345 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Santa Cruz
  • Palmeiras Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Machico Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Madeira Botanical Garden
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    ‪2 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Seaside stay .At this Santa Cruz vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Palmeiras Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of Quinta Da Junta. Santo da Serra Golf Club and Santo da Serra Market are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Palmeiras Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Machico Beach - 5 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Madeira Botanical Garden - 13 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Funchal Farmers Market - 14 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • CR7 Museum - 16 min drive - 10.1 miles

Getting around

  • Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cockpit Restaurant Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Alameda - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Doce Satisfação - Padaria e Pastelaria, Unipessoal - ‬1 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.

House / Villa - Santa Cruz

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Santa Cruz
This vacation home offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.
  • 1 guestroom or unit
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Guest accommodations at this vacation home offer DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations are furnished with dining tables and kitchen islands. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers, bidets, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Property manager

Anna De Sousa JARDIM

Languages

French, Portuguese

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,345 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 55 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: 10 personnes maximum
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10. Note from host: 10 personnes maximum For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

House Villa Santa Cruz
Villa Santa Cruz
House Santa Cruz Santa Cruz
House / Villa - Santa Cruz Santa Cruz
House / Villa - Santa Cruz Private vacation home
House / Villa - Santa Cruz Private vacation home Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

How close is House / Villa - Santa Cruz to the airport?

This vacation home is 2.9 mi (7-min drive) away from the Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does House / Villa - Santa Cruz have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is House / Villa - Santa Cruz to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 2-minute walk from Palmeiras Beach and 3.5 mi (9-min drive) from Machico Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does House / Villa - Santa Cruz offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at House / Villa - Santa Cruz?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Madeira Casino (18-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at House / Villa - Santa Cruz?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at House / Villa - Santa Cruz?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does House / Villa - Santa Cruz have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does House / Villa - Santa Cruz have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is House / Villa - Santa Cruz to downtown Santa Cruz?

This vacation home is 0.5 mi away from Pinheiro.

House / Villa - Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joe R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding hospitality at exceptional 5-star home

We loved every minute of our stay here and look forward to one day returning. Owner and property manager very friendly and accommodating to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. Highly recommend if staying here to rent car for short drives to the other locations around island for activities. Being near airport was not big deal we live just as near one where we are from and actually went down to do some plane spotting from awesome point.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic holiday on Madeira

We had a holiday on Madeira in May and stayed in Anna's house for 10 days. Anna, the hostess, is a very nice and hospitable lady, and so is her helper, Eli. The house is very clean, and the kitchen is exceptionally well-equipped with everything you could possibly need. The view from the garden is breathtaking. It's just a few minutes' drive from the airport and the pretty seaside village of Santa Cruz. A local snack bar, frequented by locals, is within a two-minute walk.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

les j.

Liked: Cleanliness

Madeira Adventure

We stayed for 10 days in the property as a base to explore Madeira. The property was perfect for all 5 of us, lots of space, well equipped and immaculate. Anna is the host and is the loveliest person. She had baked us xakes for our arrival and supplied us with extra beach towels when needed. She also provided basic food and fruit., lots of advice about the area including a local farmers market we would never have known about. We loved our stay and visited most of the island. I would highly recommend this accomodation as a hub for exploring the island.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwyndolyn

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, 10/10 recommend. Very clean and well maintained, beautiful views. Host was easy to communicate with, responsive, and had lots of thoughtful touches (local fruit, water, etc). Well stocked kitchen for cooking. Would recommend a car, but that’s true for most of Madeira.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

János S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything was great as on the pictures

The place is very nice the view was fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short holiday

Anna the host was extremely friendly and helpful, the property was clean. Location is great, close to the airport. Highly recommend this place
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very comfortable stay but you definitely need a car!

The house is lovely, I was a bit disappointed to find it wasn’t the whole house- I was looking forward to waking up to the view from that lovely balcony, however, we had most of the downstairs part of the building. The beds were comfortable with duvets and blankets available. The lounge/ dining room had a good sized table for family of 6, unfortunately there wasn’t enough comfortable sofas for everyone to lounge around as there was only a leather sofa to sit 2. The lounge would benefit from having standard lamps rather than just the 6 bulb chandelier which we found to be far too bright to relax in. The kitchen is well fitted out with various sizes of pans, a huge assortment of crockery and cutlery, except for a bread knife, considering how much fresh bread is eaten here that would’ve been appreciated. It would have been very helpful to have a folder with useful information eg instructions for ovens, dishwasher, washing machine, what rubbish to put in each bin, etc. Due to the very hilly location and lack of reliable buses, I would definitely recommend hiring a car as we wasted 2 days walking up and down the hill and waiting on buses which didn’t arrive, much to out teenagers disgust!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceptionally clean, well equipped holiday let near Santa Cruz.

Anna,the host, together with her very capable housekeeper,Bela and maintenance/gardener Gerberto have created an exceptionally clean, well-equipped let. The kitchen has all you need and more, beds are comfortable, towels and linen fresh, the showers are hot and powerful, there is WIFI, TV and enclosed car-parking. We were greeted with fresh flowers and treats, including a typical Maderian cake home-baked by Bela. The proximity to the airport is not an issue. However, there are a few issues. The house is set up as a series of apartments, at least one that appears to be a permanent let. One does not have exclusive use of the building. You need to specify the number of rooms and beds needed when you book to avoid confusion. There are approx. 12 steps down from the car park to the entrance which could be problematic for some.The 'dropped pin' which shows the accommodation as one minute from the beach is very misleading. The accommodation is over 40 minutes, of a difficult uphill walk along a busy road without a footpath for most of the way. The BBQ is upstairs in the car park and would appear as never commissioned. These may appear trivial issues, when appraising such a wonderful holiday let, but they need to be addressed as they are very traumatic to find on arrival after a long stressful travel time.The attention to cleanliness and the follow-up help, provided almost instantly, when needed, is exemplary. Thank you Anna, Bela and Gerberto for a wonderful stay. We recommend!!
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aruni W.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a perfect location to explore Madeira.

We stayed in the apartment for 6 nights. It was an excellent location for a night out in Santa Cruz. Virtually a 5min walk from the house (5min drive to Machico town, Santa Cruz airport 7min drive) and many other popular locations in Funchal city (less than 25-30min drive to Angels fall, 25 fontes falls, Skywalk and other few attractions). The house has a great atmosphere and makes for a nice place to unwind after a long day of exploring the city and Anna left plenty of useful information about the area and points of interest. The apartment was immaculate with modern furnishings to an excellent standard. There were special touches such as toiletries situated in the bathroom. In addition, the kitchen facilities were excellent with all utilities required should you wish a quiet dining with family. Anna kindly left some welcome snacks for us. The house has tea, coffee etc… The house was very spacious and as described could fit 6 people adequately. Anna was very helpful and kind and we could contact her very easily. (She would always reply within half an hour) Highly recommended property and keen to pursue furth bookings!! FIVE STAR RATING!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Filipa A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Estadia incrível

Alojamento maravilhoso, desde a simpatia e amabilidade da D.Ana, as condições gerais da casa com tudo o que é necessário, a limpeza excelente e uma vista espectacular!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chrystelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nous avons passé les 4 premières nuits de notre séjour dans le logement d’Anna. Tout était absolument parfait, Anna est d’une grande gentillesse et nous a accueils très chaleureusement avec de nombreuses attentions (petits gâtée aux, boissons, etc.). Le logement en lui même est spacieux, très très bien équipé et surtout d’une propreté irréprochable. Nous n’avons manqué de rien, nous nous sentions comme chez nous avec une vue magnifique en prime (terrasse extérieure à disposition et très bien aménagée). Le logement est également parfaitement bien situé, à quelques mn de l’aéroport, mais sans aucune nuisance sonore. Le centre ville de Santa Cruz est à 5mn en voiture ; l’accès aux différents points de randonnées est aussi très rapide et pratique depuis la location. Rien à redire sur ce séjour et ce logement ; nous reviendrons certainement à Madere, sans aucun doute chez Anna . Je recommande ce logement les yeux fermés. Merci
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alain C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Magnifique location

Appartement impeccable tout y est , la proprietaire d’une gentillesse et aux petits soins avec nous. Merci Anna pour l’accueil. Nous en gardons un bon souvenir.Je recommande fortement
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carine C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A recommander

Nous avons passé un très bon séjour dans ce logement et sur l'île de Madère. La maison et le jardin sont très bien entretenus et très bien équipés. La propriétaire est d'une extrême gentillesse, de bons conseils et très discrète. Nous avons été très bien accueillis avec de nombreuses petites attentions.discrète. discrète.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aurélien B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Superbe séjour à Madère chez Anna

Nous avons ete tres bien accueilli par Anna qui est d une tres grande gentillesse. Communication parfaite que ce soit avant ou pendant le sejour. Anna fait tout pour repondre aux attentes.La maison est tres bien située proche de l aeroport sans en avoir les desagrements. Vue mer. La maison est tres bien équipée. Anna nous a accueilli avec des fruits de la passion et bananes locales, petit aperitif, gateaux locaux. L endroit est parfait pour partir explorer l ile.A recommander sans hesiter.Merci Anna !!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fim de ano 2024

Alojamento muito bom, proprietária de grande gentileza, muito muito bom!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jana S.

Liked: Cleanliness

amazing vacation with friends

Me and my classmates and some friends rented this amazing house for a week. We felt very welcomed from the first moment we entered the house. The host had little gifts and water for us ready and the house was very very clean. We had a very relaxed time in the house eating on the terrace or relaxing in the garden after exploring the beautiful island.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

martinus w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friendly & Hospitable

We felt very welcome. Anna had baked us a cake, put water and milk in the fridge and lots of fruit ready on the tabel for us. The appartement was very clean and very completely equipped. Anna is very friendly and helpful and communication with Anna was good. We would have liked a bit more privacy, but besides that everything was perfect. We thoroughly recommend Anna's place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice & comfortable place to rest. Welcome is great. A rental car is mandatory as the place is located at 7mn from the city center by car but walking is not an option. We really enjoyed our stay and were able to visit the island as well as Porto Santo island. Great memories and we felt like at home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marjolein D., Nederland

Liked: Cleanliness

Mooie woning

Goede plek om het oosten van Madeira te verkennen. Zeer nette woning, alles aanwezig. Ontvangst was goed en er stond fruit, cake, brood en wijn klaar! Enige minpuntje is dat de bedden (te) hard waren. Contact met verhuurder Anna was prima. Zeker een aanrader.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Sibylle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Leider haben wir keine Villa vorgefunden. So wurde das Angebot bei Expedia beschrieben. Die obere Etage wird vom Besitzer bewohnt, der jedoch nicht anwesend war. Die Gartenwohnung, die zur Benutzung stand hatte ein kleines Doppelbett. Schlafkomfort ist mässig. Die Küche war sehr dunkel. Das Sofa hatte einen schweiss Geruch und fühlte sich klebrig an. Das positive war, dass Elly die nebenan lebt sehr bemüht war uns den Aufenthalt so angenehm wie möglich zu gestalten. Sie stellte auch den Kontakt zur Besitzerin her. Anscheinend wusste sie nichts davon, dass ihr Appartement unter Angaben "ganze Villa die sie mit niemandem teilen" auf der Expedia Plattform angeboten wird. Sie arbeitet nur mit einemf4anzösischen Anbieter zusammen. Auch der Zahl6ngverkehr über Vorbo war ihr nicht bekannt. Zu guter letzt, wir mussten in Dollar bezahlen, und auch eine Kaution hinterlegen wovon im Beschieb keine Rede war. Irreführendes Angebot welches unser Vertrauen zu Expedia sehr beeinträchtigt.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norbert K., Bad Freienwalde

Liked: Cleanliness

Ein phantastischer Aufenthalt

Ein atemberaubender Ausblick und eine sehr gräumige Ferienwohnung bescherten uns einen unvergessenen Urlaub. Die Vermieterin Anna war sehr liebevoll und freundlich. Ich kann diese Ferienwohnung mit gutem Gewissen empfehlen.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dorothee G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Séjour idéal

Malgré heure d’arrivée tardive nous avons été très très bien accueillis. L’appartement est super bien équipé, propre, grand et très bien situé proche aéroport et départs de nombreuses visites. nous avons passé un super séjour et nous recommandons +++
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luís S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Férias espetaculares

Foram 6 dias muito bons, estava tudo maravilhoso. Voltaremos com certeza.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Louis R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacances à Madere

Malgré une météo sur le centre de l’île qui a quelque peu contrarié nos parcours de randonnées en « altitude » les randonnées côtières et les marches le long des Levadas sont fantastiques ! Les paysages sont sublimes! Les routes sont étonnantes de raideurs et très bien entretenues ! C’est une île aussi bien sportive que touristique ! De plus nous avons été accueillis comme des princes par notre hôte et nous avons apprécié la gastronomie locale et les marchés typiques ! Bref semaine géniale !
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rúben D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house in Madeira

The house have a excellent localization, good accommodation and a magnificent view. Also, the manager is very kind, flexible and incredible person. I recommend this house.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023