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Cliff House

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A pool area with a view of the ocean at sunset, surrounded by palm trees and a small garden.
A modern living room with a sofa set, a small table, and a kitchen area with cabinets and appliances.
A marina at night with boats docked, a rocky cliff in the background, and buildings with illuminated signs.
A coastal view with a beach, a rocky cliff, and buildings with red roofs.
A coastal area with a beach, palm trees, and a rocky shoreline.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Lombo do Doutor, Calheta
  • Place, beach near Serra de Água
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Casa das Mudas Arts Center
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Porto Moniz Natural Pools
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Cliff House

Laundry facilities and a garden are available at this smoke-free cottage. The cottage has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a balcony. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, a stovetop and a microwave. Housekeeping is available on request.
Guest accommodation at this cottage offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas.

Bathrooms include a shower and bidets. This Calheta cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 25018/AL
Property # 11693967
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Calheta

Located in Calheta, this cottage is in the city centre and near the beach. Casa das Mudas Arts Center and Ethnographic Museum of Madeira are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Church of Our Lady of Light and Eglise de Faja da Ovelha. Centro Cultural John Dos Passos and Lava Pools are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking.
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Lombo do Doutor, Calheta

What's nearby

  • beach near Serra de Água - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Casa das Mudas Arts Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Ponta Do Sol Beach - 13 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Porto Moniz Natural Pools - 36 min drive - 36.7 km
  • Funchal Marina - 39 min drive - 39.4 km

Getting around

  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Sra Maria - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Leme Marisqueira - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Bar Rochão - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Manifattura Di Gelato - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Taberna da Madalena - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Cliff House have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Cliff House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cliff House?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Cliff House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cliff House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cliff House located?

Located in the heart of Calheta, this cottage is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Casa das Mudas Arts Center and within 6 miles (10 km) of Laurisilva of Madeira and Paul do Mar Beach. Church of Our Lady of Light and Beachside Square are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eline D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You never get used to this view…. Cliff house is amazing.Garden and swimming pool are an added valueAlso possibility to take the stairs to the sea.Thank you Nelson for our great stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Justina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a truly wonderful stay at Nelson’s house in Calheta. From the moment we arrived, we felt warmly welcomed. The house has such a cozy and inviting atmosphere, it immediately felt like a home away from home.One of the highlights for us was the beautiful garden & ocean view. It’s clearly cared for with love, and it creates such a peaceful setting to relax and enjoy the surroundings. The view from the property is absolutely stunning, and spending time outside, whether in the morning or at sunset, was a real pleasure.The house itself was very comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay. It suited us perfectly and provided a great base to unwind and enjoy the area.As mentioned in the description, it is a cliff house, so you walk down to reach it. Parking is available on the side of the road, and there are steps leading to the house. For us, the steps were completely manageable, but it may not be suitable for someone with mobility difficulties.Overall, we really enjoyed the house, the garden, and the incredible view. It was the perfect place for what we needed, and we would happily stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Feb 2026
Thank you Justina for your immense kindness and the details of your comment. It was a great pleasure to host you at Cliff House. It's good to know that you had the pleasure of enjoying the best view of Calheta and that you were happy here. You were exemplary guests, calm and very respectful of the house and the place. I would love to host you again. You are always very welcome!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenny W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unser Aufenthalt im Cliff House war einfach unvergesslich. Lieber Nelson, vielen Dank für deine außergewöhnliche Gastfreundschaft! Schon bei unserer Ankunft wurden wir mit frischen Bananen aus deinem Garten und weiteren madeirischen Köstlichkeiten herzlich empfangen. Du warst jederzeit erreichbar, hast uns wertvolle Tipps für unseren Urlaub gegeben und jede Frage freundlich beantwortet.Das Haus ist für eine vierköpfige Familie ideal, zweckmäßig eingerichtet und mit allem ausgestattet, was man für einen entspannten Urlaub braucht. Das absolute Highlight ist jedoch die atemberaubende Aussicht. Wir konnten regelmäßig Delfine und sogar einmal Wale direkt von der Küche aus beobachten. Jeden Abend wurden wir mit traumhaften Sonnenuntergängen verwöhnt – ein Anblick, den wir nie vergessen werden.Der liebevoll angelegte Garten lädt zum Entspannen ein und der Gemeinschaftspool, den sich nur drei Häuser teilen, war jederzeit angenehm nutzbar.Wir haben zwei wundervolle Wochen im Cliff House verbracht und waren wirklich traurig, diesen besonderen Ort wieder verlassen zu müssen. Wer Madeira von seiner schönsten Seite erleben möchte, ist hier genau richtig. Wir kommen sehr gerne wieder!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2026
Thank you Jenny (and family) for your kind comment. It's always a pleasure to receive such kind and exemplary people who respect the house and the place. You were wonderful, so I invite you to return someday. I highly recommend you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judith R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Traumhaftes Haus mit sensationellem Ausblick und paradiesischem Garten.Wir hatten einen Traumurlaub und werden sicher wiederkommen.Danke an den nettesten und herzlichsten Gastgeber, den wir je kennengelernt haben. Einfach toll.Danke, dass wir hier Gast sein durften.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2026
Thank you Judith and Patrick for your kind comment. It's always a great pleasure to receive such friendly, kind, and good-humored people who take good care of the house and respect the place. You were fantastic! I would love to host you again. I highly recommend you. See you next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mathieu c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Logement magnifique. Vue face à la mer, piscine..le paradis et à 5 mn à pieds de la plage et supermarché. Hôte toujours disponible. Je recommande chaudement.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2026
Merci Mathieu, Toni et Carole pour vos gentils commentaires. C'est toujours un plaisir d'accueillir des personnes aussi aimables, gentilles et respectueuses que vous. Vous serez toujours les bienvenus. À la prochaine!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr gut eingerichtetes Haus, Top-Lage mit Wahnsinns-Aussicht und sehr, sehr nettem und hilfsbereitem Vermieter. Zur Wahrheit gehört aber auch, dass das Haus nur über 82 steile Stufen erreicht werden kann und keinesfalls barrierefrei ist, was leider nicht im Inserat steht.Sauberkeit und Einrichtung sind top, Pool und Garten sind in der Nähe, aber nicht unmittelbar am Haus. Man sollte ein furchtloser Autofahrer auf Madeira sein, die Straßen sind z. T. eng und sehr steil.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr 2026
Thank you Thomas and Susanne for your kind comment. It was a pleasure to have you in Madeira and in my home. Come back whenever you can. You will always be very welcome!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ralf G.

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

Das Cliff-House ist erstklassig

Ein wunderschön und modern eingerichtetes Haus in 167m Höhe über dem Meer in erster Reihe. Süd-/Ostlage. Große Terrasse, Pool, liebevoll eingerichteter Garten. Freundlicher und zuvorkommender Gastgeber, der uns zudem mit Tipps für Restaurants und Wanderungen versorgt hat. Echter Top-Tipp. Nur ein Hinweis: "nicht barrierefrei" da nur über Treppen (echt etwas sportlich) erreichbar. Für uns: jederzeit wieder!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2025
Thank you Ralf and Ulrike for your kind and detailed comments. It was wonderful to have you here, in Madeira and in my home. You are always welcome! The doors of my home will always be open to you. Until next time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

alexandre p.

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

Séjour Madère

Séjour sur cette magnifique île de Madère où nous avons été reçu très chaleureusement par Nelson Silva. Magnifique location où la vue est imprenable. La piscine est un vrai plus, surtout quant vous arrivez avec des enfants. Je recommande vivement ce gîte.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr 2025
Merci Alexandre, Anne-Laure, Théo et Juliette pour votre gentil commentaire et pour votre visite. C'est une grande joie de savoir que vous étiez heureux ici. Merci d'avoir visité l'île de Madère et d'avoir choisi Cliff House pour séjourner. Le calme et la tranquillité de cet endroit vous appelleront toujours ! Et invitez également vos amis et votre famille à nous rendre visite. Vous serez toujours le bienvenu !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elke und Norbert K.

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

Atemberaubende Aussicht und toller Garten

Gerade weil dieses Mal das Wetter sehr launisch war, haben wir besonders das sehr saubere, helle Haus und den liebevoll angelegten Garten mit den sehr vielen Sitz- und Liegemöglichkeiten bei unterschiedlichen Windrichtungen genießen können. Die Aussicht ist sowohl vom Garten als auch von der Wohnküche aus atemberaubend schön. Man sollte wissen, dass es keinen Parkplatz direkt vor der Tür gibt und man einen längeren Zugang und Treppen zum Haus hat. Der sehr nette Besitzer hat unsere Koffer sowohl bei der Anreise als auch bei der Abreise für uns getragen. Eine Spülmaschine wie sie in der deutschen Übersetzung angegeben ist gibt es nicht. WLAN ist voll ausreichend.Wir wurden vom Besitzer mit Bananen, Avocados, Wein und Madeirawein verwöhnt. Vielen Dank nochmals! Volle Empfehlung!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2025
Thank you Elke and Norbert for your kind and detailed comment. I am very happy to know that you were happy here in Madeira and at Cliff House. You are a fantastic couple! You always feel very welcome! Thank you once again for your visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia K.

Stayed 23 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2025
Thank you Cornelia for your kind comment. It was a pleasure to welcome you here. Come back whenever you can. You will always be very welcome in Madeira and in one of my homes.

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