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Take full advantage of a relaxing atmosphere with gorgeous sea/ mountain views

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Pool
Terrace/patio
Interior
Outdoor dining
Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Take full advantage of a relaxing atmosphere with gorgeous sea/ mountain views

This villa is located in Arco da Calheta, South West part of the Island, you will be blessed with amazing sunset views over the Atlantic Ocean. The nearest town, super market is only 5 min drive away, The local town Calheta has a gold sand beach, a plesant marina area where you will find a variety of restaurants and bars.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Parents are fully responsible for children safety
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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
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 21750/AL

About the area

Calheta

Located in Calheta, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Casa das Mudas Arts Center and Ethnographic Museum of Madeira are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at 25 Fontes and Cascada da Risco and Achadas da Cruz Cable Car. Lava Pools and Eglise de Jesus-Bom Senhor are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Arco da Calheta, Madeira

What's nearby

  • Laurisilva of Madeira - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Cascata dos Anjos - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Casa das Mudas Arts Center - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Ponta Do Sol Beach - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Beachside Square - 10 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fly Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Laranjeira's Snack Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taberna da Madalena - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Manifattura Di Gelato - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Leme Marisqueira - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Take full advantage of a relaxing atmosphere with gorgeous sea/ mountain views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Take full advantage of a relaxing atmosphere with gorgeous sea/ mountain views?

As of 1 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Take full advantage of a relaxing atmosphere with gorgeous sea/ mountain views on 17 May 2026 start from AU$159, 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.

Is Take full advantage of a relaxing atmosphere with gorgeous sea/ mountain views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Take full advantage of a relaxing atmosphere with gorgeous sea/ mountain views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Take full advantage of a relaxing atmosphere with gorgeous sea/ mountain views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Take full advantage of a relaxing atmosphere with gorgeous sea/ mountain views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Take full advantage of a relaxing atmosphere with gorgeous sea/ mountain views located?

Nestled on the beach, this Calheta holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Laurisilva of Madeira, Casa das Mudas Arts Center and Church of Our Lady of Light. Ponta Do Sol Beach and Paul do Mar Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 115 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johanna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were warmly welcomed to Alberto’s place. It was exactly like the pictures and enjoyed a great stay here for 10 days in November.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Villa was clean and comfortable and in a great location with an amazing view. The pool was lovely and one of the best we’ve had for cleanliness and not being too strong with chemicals. Alberto was super helpful and nothing was too much trouble and we will definitely be returning to this villa on our next trip to Madeira, highly recommended.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2025
Hi Julie and Paul Nice to have you as our guests. We thank you for your generous comments, we work hard to ensure we better our guests experiences at every opportunity We certainly look forward to your next visit to Madeira Island. Regards Maria and Alberto
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely and welcome place with pool and perfect ocean view

Lovely place with pool and perfect sea view. Bit far from shops but other than that just lovely and it ticks all the boxes.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine P.

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

Stunning little property

Location was superb for exploring the island as well as evening walks. The local cafe's were great for snacks and poncha! We made use of the pool and garden room most days. Views from the villa were lovely and it was very quiet and peaceful. Alberto was a fantastic host - very responsive. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The view and the proximity to the local sites.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Tim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alberto is a very friendly host and was extremely attentive during our stay. It’s an amazing location and the pool area is very beautiful as is the inside barbecue room. The only slight drawback was that several of the tiles had chipped off the pool and my youngest cut his foot on them. Also be aware that heating the pool and air-conditioning is an extra charge that doesn’t show up on VRBO.
An incredible view
View towards the pool from the bedrooms
Beautiful pool
Lounge sunset views
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oliver S.

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

Nice Stay in a beautiful House

Alberto and Maria were incredible and very friendly hosts. The House is perfect for a relaxed holiday and we really enjoyed the pool and the amazing view. We really recommend this accommondation and are planning to visit again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2024
We would like to thank you and your family for being such great guests You are always welcome to return at anytime. All the best Regards
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy U.

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

A great base for exploring Madeira

We had a lovely stay here. The villa was great for us as it's quite high up (great views) and was also slightly cooler. Good and clean, nice pool, and friendly, helpful owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2024
Hello Oliver and Family. Great to have you as guests , we look for to see you again in the future.. Regards
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lies M.

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

Great stay

Nice location to spend a holiday. No comments about the house, on the contrary: everything was completely fine. Enjoyed pool, bbq and lounge. Maria and Alberto: thanks for the nice time.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2023
Hi, we would like to take this opportunity to thank you one more time for being such great guests. Lovely family. Regards Maria
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric J.

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

Beautiful house on a beautiful island

The spot is perfect The house is super nice and the pool is warm :) Thanks for this 2 weeks in your house not enough to see all the island but enough to want to come back
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Hi I am so pleased to know that you have enjoyed you stay in hour house. It was a pleasure to have you as a guest, and you are always welcome Regards Alberto Gananca
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mick E.

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

Madeira villa

Thank you so much Alberto and Maria from a lovely holiday, the villa and pool were excellent, the views amazing, a heaven on the hillside, so quiet and relaxing. Local to restaurants, shops and the Marina Thanks again ,highly recommended Mick and Sue
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marion A.

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

Perfect Holidayhome

If it was for me, I would have stayed forever. The house is perfect: The view, the garden, the pool...The hosts are super nice and very helpful. And of course, the weather was awesome. I enjoyed my time on Madeira very much.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2022
Hi Marion , we are so pleased to know that you had a good time in Madeira and that staying with us contributed to your amazing experience.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ian truslove

First time in madeira

If you are thinking of booking this house you will not be disappointed . Everything was perfect.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Hi Mr Truslove I am so glad to know that you had a great time in Madeira and that you have fully enjoyed your stay in our villa Wish you all the best Hope to see you again in the near future. Regards Alberto
Verified

8/10 Good

Ronnie P.

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

Peaceful enjoyable stay

This Villa is situated in a very peaceful area perfect for taking in the views of the ocean and beautiful sunsets. The pool was a perfect temperature during our stay in September. The villa is as described and the owners family responded efficiently when we required assistance. We would visit again.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Hi Ronnie We are happy to know you and your family had a great time in Madeira. We will be glad to have you as a guest any time you wish to visit Madeira in the near future. Have a great year Regards Alberto
Verified

8/10 Good

Harald S.

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

We enjoyed our stay in this very nice House.

The House ist not easy to find. It would be helpfull to get a copy of a map for the arrival. Alberto and Maria are wonderfull Hosts.
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2024
Hello Herald Thank you for taking the time to review our property . You were great guest, left the property In Verry clean and tidy. The link we send our guest takes you right to the front door, however we understand not everyone is keen on new technology and we will take your point and include a directions map to our future guests. Lovely getting you and your wife. Regards Alberto and Maria
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

Fantastic Vacation

tvery helpful and dear host. The guest house is in a quiet location. The view of the ocean is wonderful. BBQ and swimming in the pool is the perfect combination. We will back after our tour ;-) Warm greetings Moni and Mark
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2021
Hi Mark and Moni
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil M.

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

Spacious house and pool

We had a nice week staying at Alberto and Maria's house. It is very comfortable and has everything required for a self catering holiday. The beach and supermarket in Calheta are easy to get to. Pool was fantastic - we used it every day. Beds really comfy and kitchen fully kitted out.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui W.

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

FABULOUS! Comfortable & relaxing.

We loved our stay here over the Xmas period. Blessed with great weather we were able to take full advantage of the pool and the facilities, which did upset our plans for touring, and gave us the unexpected full relaxation a holiday should provide. The BBQ feasts, a stunning Xmas Day sunset and several starlit skies were just what we love. The property had all the necessary requirements and we would happily return again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
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8/10 Good

Renato B.

Lovely house with private pool and fantastic view

We appreciated the tranquil location of the house and the warm ambiente of Arco de Calheta. The spacious rooms and excellent equipement made our stay very comfortable. We used the pool every day and our son really liked to jump into the water even at night when the pool was illuminated. A place to come back.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Hello We really appreciate your comments, it is good for us to Improving. We work to get everything perfect, captivating customers to return. I hope that soon you and your family spend holidays in our house. Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline F.

Beautiful villa, spacious, immaculate, heated pool, indoor BBC, great Views, local lavada walking

We loved this villa, and recommend it , especially the heated pool. We has lots of local walks The problem with automatic gate was quickly fixed by the owner. Sadly there were 2 burnt out cars outside gates which created neglected look to the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Hi We would like to take this opportunity to thankyou once more for staying with us while visiting Madeira island. Your kind comments are appreciated. Your were great guests and we would love to see you again In the future. We wish you all the best to you and your family Regards Alberto Gananca
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon C.

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

Great house with private pool

We loved our stay here. The owners were very helpful. The pool was perfect with the added bonus of the BBQ room at the end of the garden. Great view down to the sea. The house was spotlessly clean and had everything we needed. You most definitely need a car. We struggled to find the house initially but once use to the neighbourhood it is fine.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2021
Hi Simon and lovely family
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10/10 Excellent

John W.

The property is very comfortable with great views over the coast.

When we arrived we were met by the owners’ parents who showed us around the spotless and well appointed property. The beds were very comfortable and the bathroom and shower first rate. The heated swimming pool was nice to cool down in after an enjoyable day’s walking. The views over the coast were spectacular from the terrace and living room. A car is absolutely essential. Thoroughly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Hi Jhon Ward I am so glad you had a great time in Madeira and that we were able to contribute to your positive experience by providing you with our humble house. I appreciate all your comments and look forward to your return to our lovely Island. Best Regards Alberto Gananca
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob C.

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

Amazing!

It was everything we hoped for and a lot more. We really enjoyed the amazing views, the pool, the indoor bbq and the privacy. We would love to keep this a secret to ourselves but that is a bit selfish! Go to this wonderful property and bask in all the joys that this fantastic island has to offer has to offer.. We aim to return soon rather than later!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Hi Mr Bob Thank you for your kind comments I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for using our Villa while visiting Madeira It was a pleasure to have you as a guest. Wish you all the best Regards Alberto Gananca
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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

Perfect

Can’t wait to return It was a perfect for us if anything it’s a little undersold the pictures really don’t the villa Justice . Alberto and Maria are the perfect hosts, attentive that we felt would have been available anytime if needed . The villa was spotlessly clean & well appointed .?close enough to anything you needed and far enough away for a peaseful break & the pool was spotless perfect temperature and plenty big enough .
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2021
Hi, what a wonderful friendly couple. Really nice to meet you, look forward to see you again in the near future. Regards
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart L.

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

Wonderful Madeira.

Modern, spacious well designed property in a quiet location with ample facilities for a comfortable self catering holiday. Surrounded by magnificent mountainous scenery, we enjoyed a months stay in February, and were fortunate to have good weather on 26 of our 28 days stay. Alberto and Maria are lovely people who care about their guests, communication throughout was excellent, we hired a car at the airport and the satnav link Alberto provided took us straight to the property where he was waiting to greet us.This was our fourth visit to the beautiful island of Madeira and probably the best, it left us wanting more. The property is located approximately a ten minute drive from the town of Calheta where you will find a Marina and a good selection of restaurants, there is also a Pingo Doce supermarket that is open seven days a week until 10pm each day 👍😎
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar 2024
Hello Stuart and Marie Lovely people So nice to meet you We really appreciate the time and your lovely words. All the best to you and all your loved ones. Xx Alberto and Maria

About the host

Hosted by Maria Rabaça

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We are a local couple Maria and Alberto, we have been running this property since.2014.
We enjoy receiving guests from all walks of life, above all week enjoy providing our guests a great Madeira experience

Why they chose this property

This property is located in the south part of the island, Calheta is the most sort after location on the island
There is a local supermarket, farmacy, local cafe bars and restaurants .
There is also a sand beach in the local village

What makes this property unique

The property benefits from a unique location with amaizing sea mountain views, amaizing loving room sea views, very spacious gardin and as a bonus you will have a fantastic indoor bbq/ dinning area.
The pool is Solly used by you and your family.

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