Located in a secluded area, a few meters away from the beach, this single-story wooden house is perfectly restored. Ideal for those seeking total rest as a family or as a couple. All the surroundings of the house are paradisiacal, being therefore the perfect choice to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, just listen to the sea and see stars at night.
This house stands out for its "open space" characteristics, for privileging the natural light inside, for its "clean" and minimalist decoration. With 2 bedrooms (1 double bed and 2 single beds) and 1 bathroom with shower, this house has capacity for a maximum of 4 people. Outside, there is a very pleasant leisure area, a portable barbecue, and a dining area. Set between the green of the mountain and the blue of the sea, this property has a sweeping view of the Atlantic Ocean that conveys a sense of calm and peace.
There is no cell phone network, only internet. The house has parking outside the property.
Area
The house is located on the north coast of Madeira Island, in São Jorge, a parish in the municipality of Santana. Being located in a secluded area by the sea, it is a 14-minute drive from the center of São Jorge (where you can find a mini-market) and a 16-minute drive from the center of Arco de São Jorge, a neighboring parish where you can visit the Wine and Vine Museum. The closest bar to the house is a 10-minute drive away. The historical center of Santana is a 24-minute drive away. There you can find a supermarket, several bars and restaurants. Take the opportunity to visit the Typical Houses of Santana, the Rocha do Navio Cable Car, and the Madeira Theme Park.
Contemplate the views over the northern coast of the island by visiting the belvederes closest to the house. In São Jorge you will find sights like the Vigia viewpoint, the São Jorge Ruins, and the Ponta de São Jorge. In the next parish, near the center of Arco de São Jorge you will find the Arco de São Jorge viewpoint and the Cabo Aéreo viewpoint. Both are about 25 minutes by car from Casa da Rocha. Closer you will find the Cabanas viewpoint, a 14-minute drive away. To reach the beginning of the trail closest to the house, Levada do Rei, you will drive 4.6 km for about 12 minutes.
The city of Funchal is about 1 hour away by car.
Getting around
The best option to get to the house will be the transfer. Ask us to book one with our local partners. It is cheaper than the taxis you find at the airport. If you rent a car, any navigation app can easily find the address. Access requires good driving skills and a vehicle with the power to climb.
Access to property
You have access to all areas of the property.
Interaction
We are always available to help or answer questions. We do our best to reply to all requests. We also have an app for guests with all the important information about the property and other useful information for your stay.
Other observations - According to Portuguese law, all guests are required to present a valid ID. (passport or identity card). - Check-in hour must be scheduled in advance. If it is not scheduled within a maximum of 48 hours before, guests will be subject to the availability of our team. - All bed linen and towels are provided. We can also put a baby cot, a high chair and a baby bath if needed, but you should request. There are a first aid kit, extinguishers and fire blanket on the property. - Cleaning during the stay is carried out weekly, as well as changing clothes, towels and consumables. If you want extra cleaning, the service will be charged separately at an affordable price. For stays of less than seven nights, weekly cleaning or changing clothes and replacing consumables will not be carried out.
ATTENTION We inform that a Municipal Tourist Ecotax will be charged for person staying overnight in the municipality of Santana. All guests staying in tourist developments and / or accommodation establishments, aged 13 or over, will be charged 2,00€ per person/night, up to a maximum 7 nigths stay/ 14€ per person. Close to your arrival, you will receive the link to pay this fee.
Rules We want you to feel at home. We do not ask for more than respect for neighbours and care for the property, in addition to not smoking inside the house.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Outdoor space
Beach view
Barbecue
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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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 42565/AL
About the area
Santana
Located in Santana, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Santo da Serra Golf Club and Funchal Cable Car - Monte Station are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Laurisilva of Madeira and Pico Das Pedras. Madeira Theme Park and Maze are also worth visiting.
Porto Moniz Natural Pools - 43 min drive - 33.3 km
Funchal Farmers Market - 51 min drive - 36.4 km
Funchal Marina - 51 min drive - 35.2 km
Getting around
Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo) - 58 min drive
Restaurants
Colmo - 18 min drive
Bragado's II - 18 min drive
kare's café - 25 min drive
Snack Bar Ponto de Encontro - 18 min drive
Peter's Grutas - 21 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is A haven by the sea, Casa da Rocha de Baixo, pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at A haven by the sea, Casa da Rocha de Baixo,?
As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A haven by the sea, Casa da Rocha de Baixo, on 30 May 2026 start from AU$465, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at A haven by the sea, Casa da Rocha de Baixo,?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at A haven by the sea, Casa da Rocha de Baixo,?
Checkout is at 12:00 PM.
Where is A haven by the sea, Casa da Rocha de Baixo, located?
Situated by the ocean, this cottage is 2 mi (3.1 km) from Laurisilva of Madeira and within 9 miles (15 km) of Santana Traditional Houses and Madeira Theme Park. Igreja Matriz de Santana and Maze are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Hello Tim,
Many thanks for your positive feedback. We are glad that it was a pleasant stay. You will always be welcome at our properties and we are looking forward to see you soon :)
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Naomi V.
30 May 2024
Beautifull stay
Very nice spot. Nice for reading a book/ resting. But if you really want to discover the island i would recommend another stay as well.
Naomi V.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2024
Thank you for your kind words and for choosing to stay with us. We're delighted to hear that you found our location to be a nice spot for rest and relaxation, and that you enjoyed your stay. Your recommendation for those looking to discover the island more intensively is appreciated, and we will certainly take it into account as we continuously strive to improve our service. Thank you again for your feedback and we hope to welcome you back to An Island Apart in the future.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ecaterina B.
14 Oct 2023
Stunning views
Its such a lovely house in a private place with amazing views
Ecaterina B.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2023
Hello Ecaterina your positive feedback is greatly appreciated, and we're pleased that you had a comfortable stay with us. You're invited to return at any time, and we eagerly await your next visit.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Silke L.
7 July 2023
Best location we ever had
A little bit hard to get there but an absolut favorite place - what a paradise!!
Silke L.
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2023
Hello Silke we appreciate your positive feedback and are glad you had a good stay. You're welcome back anytime, and we hope to see you again soon.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Julian P.
13 Sept 2023
5 stars
Perfect place, at least 5 stars!
Julian P.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2023
Hello Julian we appreciate your positive feedback and are glad you had a good stay. You're welcome back anytime, and we hope to see you again soon.
Ideal location to relax, unwind, reset, and enjoy the natural beauty of the island. Well-appointed cabin with plenty of space and PERFECT patio space. Would recommend to anyone visiting the island.
Dale G.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2023
Hello Dale,
Many thanks for your positive feedback. We are glad that it was a pleasant stay. You will always be welcome at our properties and we are looking forward to see you soon :)
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jan-Peter H.
7 July 2023
Fantastic!
Calm, clean, very comfortable with a stunning nature All around!
Jan-Peter H.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2023
Hello Jan-Peter thank you for your positive feedback. We're pleased to hear that you had a pleasant stay with us. You're always welcome at our properties, and we look forward to hosting you again soon.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Stephan T.
7 July 2023
Nice location at the end of everything…
Awesome destination, and very beautiful house with small comfort limits. Some components need to be renovated. But all in all a very beautiful place.
Stephan T.
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2023
Hello Stephan,
Many thanks for your positive feedback. We are glad that it was a pleasant stay. You will always be welcome at our properties and we are looking forward to see you soon :)
From a partner site
8/10 Good
C.G.H. M.
9 Apr 2025
Only the lonely
If you like to stay far away from the crowd, book this beautiful house. The only noise you hear are the waves of the ocean. Beautiful spot. Nice house with all you need. Well equiped kitchen. Nice living room and terrace. Small and simple bathroom.
C.G.H. M.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Apr 2025
Thank you for your review. It's wonderful to hear that you loved the location and found the house beautiful and well-equipped. We're also glad you found the check-in process easy and appreciated our quick responses. We apologize for any inconvenience you faced with the dishwasher and the shower. Your feedback is valued and will help us improve. Thanks again for choosing to stay with us.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
magchiel g.
24 June 2024
Wonderful place
We have really enjoyed this beautiful place and house en oceanview. This was very peaceful in spite of or thanks to the noise of the Ocean.
The only thing we didn’t like was the early mail of the check-out at half of the week!
That’s not our responsibility and we are just enjoying our holiday .
Greetings Magchiel en Jenny
magchiel g.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2024
Dear Magchiel en Jenny,
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback.
We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the beauty and peacefulness of the location and that the ocean view added to your experience. We aim to provide a tranquil and enjoyable environment for our guests, and it sounds like we hit the mark for you!
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the early check-out mail. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and we will take steps to improve our communication process in order to prevent such issues in the future.
We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for another peaceful holiday.
Best Regards.
Verified
8/10 Good
Flow
9 May 2025
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Communication
Wunderbare Hütte am Meer. Sehr gemütlich mit 3 Betten, Sofa, Sessel, Grill, Outdoor Stühlen und Terrasse. Kleine gut ausgestatte Küche mit allen nötigen Geräten. Sehr steile Anfahrt und keine Einkaufsmöglichkeiten im Dorf. Leider hatten wir schlechten Internet Empfang und konnten die Bratpfannen nicht nutzen. Das Bad ist leider bisschen eng und es fehlen jegliche Halterungen für Badetücher und Klopapier. Der Preis ist bisschen hoch aber die exklusive Lage rechtfertigt dies. Die Kommunikation mit An Island Apart per Email war bisschen mühsam. Unbedingt die Katzen lieb haben.
Flow
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from Author on 12 May 2025
Vielen Dank für Ihr Feedback. Es freut uns zu hören, dass Sie die Hütte und ihre Lage genossen haben. Entschuldigen Sie bitte die Unannehmlichkeiten, die Sie erlebt haben. Wir möchten uns für die Schwierigkeiten in der Kommunikation entschuldigen und werden daran arbeiten, diesen Aspekt zu verbessern. Nochmals vielen Dank, dass Sie sich die Zeit genommen haben, uns Ihre Erfahrungen mitzuteilen. Es hilft uns dabei, unseren Service zu verbessern.
Da wir die Ruhe mögen, war diese Außergewöhnliche Unterkunft genau das richtige für uns.
Mario S.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Feb 2025
Wir schätzen Ihr positives Feedback sehr und freuen uns, dass Sie Ihren Aufenthalt bei uns genossen haben. Es freut uns zu hören, dass unsere Unterkunft genau das Richtige für Sie war. Wir hoffen, Sie bald wieder bei An Island Apart begrüßen zu dürfen. Vielen Dank!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
fabrice C.
3 July 2023
Madère
Seuls au bout du monde avec l'océan tout proche mais pas si loin d'un certains nombre de sites touristiques. Séjour très agréable
fabrice C.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2023
Hello Fabrice,
Many thanks for your positive feedback. We are glad that it was a pleasant stay. You will always be welcome at our properties and we are looking forward to see you soon 🙂
Très bon séjour dans cette maison tout confort. Vue magnifique sur l'océan sans vis à vis, idéal pour se reposer. À noter : il faut descendre tout en bas sur quelques kilomètres avant d'arriver à la maison. Pas de réseau mais wifi ok.
Sophie L.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2023
Hello Sophie,
Many thanks for your positive feedback. We are glad that it was a pleasant stay. You will always be welcome at our properties and we are looking forward to see you soon :)
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Benjamin S.
18 Sept 2022
Perfect
Amazing location, defo recommend as it was just a whole vibe staying there. 10/10 for ages 18+ however would say for older people or young families.
Very remote (no signal) but a decent wifi connection, occasionally dropped out but we maybe had 9 devices on it at once.
Cannot fault the property in terms of location, 10 min drive to get back to a main road and was access to a super market.
Lots of cats on the property, we counted 5 and it the doors were left open they happily would walk in so just soemthing to be aware of!
Benjamin S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jakub M.
27 June 2022
Cool place at the end of the world
If you prefer sea more than people, this place should be taken into account for few days, you'll get completely different and real picture of the island's wild character.
Jakub M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer S.
27 Mar 2022
Beautiful getaway
The Rocha de Baixo rental was amazing. So tucked away with dramatic views of the ocean waves. Magical.
Jennifer S.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
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