Seaside stay .With a stay at this Santana vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Madeira Theme Park and 2 miles (3 km) of Laurisilva of Madeira. Also, PARQUE FORESTAL DE QUEIMADAS is within 3 miles (5 km) and Pico Das Pedras is within 6 miles (10 km).
PARQUE FORESTAL DE QUEIMADAS - 14 min drive - 2.2 miles
Pico do Ariero - 29 min drive - 16.0 miles
Madeira Botanical Garden - 33 min drive - 17.9 miles
Getting around
Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
Bragado's II - 14 min walk
O Colmo - 17 min walk
Restaurante A Chave - 6 min drive
Quinta Levada do Rei - 12 min drive
Grutas do Faial - 6 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.
A Typical House - Santana - Parking - Free Wifi
The Pico House is a typical country house with thatched roof surrounded of 3000 meters of cultivated land and fruit trees. Santana gets in the way of burning (Forest Park) 5 minutes from Laurel forest and taken and paths. The typical neighborhood is very quiet and friendly always ready to help. The local supermarket is very well supplied and is a 5-minute walk away. The center of the small town (Town Hall, pharmacy, post office, police, health center, shops, cafes, bars and restaurants) is a 10 minute walk away. Very easy access to various paths taken and (guides and maps in the house). The pebble beaches (small and plump stones) closer are a 10-minute drive, Faial and São Jorge, the latter with a pool. Pico House was built in 1966 as holiday cottage. Its thatched roof, kept using traditional methods, its significantly larger and also better equipped than local houses, mostly rehabilitated with tiles instead of thatch, makes it almost unique. So it is an experience beyond very pleasant, quite curious and unusual to spend a few days vacation in this house. Ideal for nature lovers who want to relax and explore our natural beauties. The house has 4 bed rooms being 3 singles and 1 double, a full bathroom with bath, a fully equipped kitchen (there are no washing machines and dishwasher) a common living room and dining room. On the first floor are the double bedroom and two singles. There are two access stairs to the upper floor, one inside and one outside. The house in winter can be cold and as it has no central heating there are several heaters and heating for the beds of the beds.
Note from host: Podem fumar no exterior com muito cuidado .
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In the mountains
Near the sea
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Theme park 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
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.
Note from host: Existem escadas , interior e exterior sem cancela
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 indicated 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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
How close is A Typical House - Santana - Parking - Free Wifi to the airport?
This vacation home is 13.5 mi (21-min drive) away from the Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does A Typical House - Santana - Parking - Free Wifi have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is A Typical House - Santana - Parking - Free Wifi to the beach?
This vacation home is 4 mi (8-min drive) from Faial Beach and 11.8 mi (25-min drive) from Machico Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does A Typical House - Santana - Parking - Free Wifi offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at A Typical House - Santana - Parking - Free Wifi?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at A Typical House - Santana - Parking - Free Wifi?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
Is there free parking at A Typical House - Santana - Parking - Free Wifi?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does A Typical House - Santana - Parking - Free Wifi have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does A Typical House - Santana - Parking - Free Wifi have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is A Typical House - Santana - Parking - Free Wifi to downtown Santana?
This vacation home is 0.6 mi away from Santana.
A Typical House - Santana - Parking - Free Wifi Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 11 reviews
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Dana V.
Jan 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Dana
We loved the property, the location and we appreciated the hospitality of our hosts.
Dana V.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rachel F., Evanston, IL
Sep 30, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Charming and relaxing
If you want a quiet country hillside setting stay this is the place. The home is an older country home with thatched roof. The neighborhood is quiet and friendly. Was nice in the morning to have breakfast outside. Very close to Santana square (less then 5 min drive).
Rita, bless her heart, was patient in helping me find the place. Also patient with helping me fix a blown fuse.
Her gardener and his wife are close by and friendly and helpful.
Overall I had a wonderful stay.
Rachel F.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
6/10 Okay
Martin C.
Aug 29, 2018
Our first visit to Madeira.
As this was our first visit to Maderia we had no idea where we were staying. The house was within an easy 30 min drive from Funchal Airport on a superb road.
The house itself from outside was like something out of a child's fairytale. Thatched roof, old oak doors and white painted external walls.
Inside on the ground floor there was a spacious living room with plenty of chairs, cupboards, television and heaters which is as well as they were needed nearly every evening.
The kitchen had a modern cooker and fridge freezer and new electric kettle and coffee making machine. There were lots of pots, pans, cooking utensils and glasses. A first class kitchen.
The bathroom/WC were also on the ground floor and were adequate. The water pressure was very low and it was a bit of an art taking a shower.
There was also a small bedroom on the ground floor with a beautiful, if fairly small, four poster bed.
Upstairs was reached by a narrow and steep wooden staircase. There were three lovely bedrooms one of which had a veranda and access to outside.
The house was spacious and really lovely. The only complaint besides the water pressure was that it was rather dark at night even with all the lights on.
There was facilities for sitting outside at the front and in the garden at the side of the house. The problem was that the sun, when it did shine, soon disappeared from the front and the side garden grass was left very long and was often wet.
The worst thing about the house was the drive and entry on to the road. The drive was extremely narrow and fairly steep and the exit through the narrow gates onto the road was blind. You had to listen and hope nothing was coming up or down. I think a mirror opposite the entrance is a must!
The house is set in wonderful quiet countryside, when you can see it through the low cloud. There are beaches (well what goes for beaches in Madeira), swimming pools, village bars, restaurants, wonderful walks and many other places to see within a few minutes drive. The road to the top of a 3,000ft plus mountain passes the bottom of the garden.
The one thing that spoilt our holiday was that it was too cool to sit out in the garden in the evening and we had to go indoors and put the heaters on around 7-00pm.
I loved Madeira and where we stayed, my wife was not so keen.
Martin C.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018
10/10 Excellent
Nikos B.
Mar 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house and garden
We, a family of four plus a grandmother, stayed at the house 8 nights in the end of February and had a lovely stay. Both the house and the garden are beautiful and located in a stunning setting with mountains in the background.The house is well equipped with everything you need. The kitchen has a lot of utensils, spices, pots etc so cooking is a good option if you prefer. We felt it was a bit cold inside at times so a pro tip is to bring slippers or socks to wear. There are heating mattresses in all beds and a couple of radiators placed around the house. The garden has a lot of citrus trees, bananas, flowers etc and is well taken care of. There are tables, chairs and sunbeds so you can enjoy the outdoors when the weather is nice.The house is located a 10-15 minute walk from central Santana with restaurants, pharmacy and some shops. A big supermarket can be found 5-10 minutes walk away.We really enjoyed our stay and we feel it was a good spot for exploring the island, especially the north side. A rental car is a highly recommended if you stay in this house! need for a nice stay.
Nikos B.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jan I.
Jul 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Charming house in wonderful garden
Nice old house with everything you need for a good stay. The garden and views were also excellent. Thanks
Jan I.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Thomas V.
Apr 17, 2024
Great stay
Fantastic authentic house on a good location. Close to supermarket and hiking spots.
Rita is a superb host. The house is large with a nice garden.
Perfect place to explore the north eastern part of Madeira!!
Thomas V.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Monika S.
Oct 11, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Happy time at Casa do Pico
Very unique House. We really enjoyed our stay there. Rita is a perfect host!!
Monika S.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
Jean R.
Aug 29, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Chaumière au cœur de Santana
Très belle maison en toit de chaume bien situé en plein cœur de Santana. Séjour très agréable à part l’humidité ambiante (la météo n’a pas aidé à faire sécher nos vêtements).
Jean R.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rena H.
May 10, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Das schöne Landhaus
Rita hat uns persönlich begrüßt und sie hatte sogar Obst und Brot gekauft. Der Garten ist schöner als im Internet zu sehen. Wer gern ein rusticales Ambiente mag, ist hier genau richtig. Sehr angenehm waren die beheizten Betten. Schön wäre noch ein Shuttleservice zum Flugplatz.
Rena und Hubert
Rena H.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Robert L.
Jun 9, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
A unique and very special housing
We loved this house with its wonderful garden. It is unique. If you are tired of hotel rooms without atmosphere - this is the right accommodation for you. Not everything is perfect, but some things are unforgettable great. We loved to have our morning coffee in bed with open door and windows and listen to the awakening nature - the birds and the goat.
Rita - the owner - is very friendly and helpful. She surprised us with some local food and drinks when we arrived. We felt very welcome !
We liked walking the levadas. The most beautiful is just 10 Minutes away !
So everything was perfect for us and we had a great time.
Robert L.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2019
10/10 Excellent
Maximilian K.
Jul 28, 2017
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Charmantes Haus mit viel Platz. Ideale Lage für allerlei Ausflügen. Sehr nette und bemühte Vermieterin, hat immer einen Tipp parat.