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Funchal Old Town Villa Exceptional Ocean Views 5 min walk to shops & restaurants

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Master Bedroom
New kitchen
Kitchen
New lighting in kitchen
Kitchen through to utility

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 7150 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Cloakroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Funchal Old Town Villa Exceptional Ocean Views 5 min walk to shops & restaurants

Safe and Clean approved. Extremely clean, modern, bright and airy 3 bedroom villa set in the residential area of Santa Maria Maior, Old Town, Funchal. Within 5 minutes walking distance to shops and restaurants. Uninterrupted sea views visible from the large outdoor areas located on 2 levels - great for watching the Dolphins. Plenty of private space for relaxing on sun beds or dining al fresco whilst watching the cruise ships passing immediately in front of the property. Modern interior updated to provide large airy open plan areas and now the added comfort of air conditioning in all the bedrooms. Large open plan lounge with sea view leading to a brand new fully equipped kitchen and utility room. Appliances include bean to cup coffee machine, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, iron, microwave, fridge freezer and oven. The lounge is equipped with a LCD TV, cable channels and Wifi. The Villa consists of 3 spacious bedrooms all with king size beds and with full en-suites one of which is a wet room. Sun loungers, bathing towels and parasols are provided. Decoration is modern and comfortable with quality bedding, dressing gowns and towels all supplied. A little haven perfectly located with easy walking distance to the shops and restaurants. The property is accessed via a set of steps and therefore is not suitable for those requiring wheelchair access. The 3rd bedroom is located on the ground floor and accessible via a staircase located off the lounge. Bed linen and towels are changed weekly at no additional charge. There is the option of a single put up bed for use in either master bedroom or bedroom 3. We can also arrange taxi transfers from the airport with a reliable taxi driver (payable locally) and Mirela can book any sight seeing trips for you. Fully Licensed in Madeira License Number AL27048 with Safe & Clean accreditation. Hand gel, masks and disinfectant also provided. The house is priced based on 4 persons with an additional charge of £50 per week for extra guests. Madeira has implemented a tourist tax which is 2 euros per person over 12 for the first 7 nights i.e. 14 euros per person. This can be paid locally to Mirela who will also need copies of your passports at check-in.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Baby facilities available please ask for these
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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
Smoking is allowed on the outside terraces
All windows and door to be closed when the air conditioning is being used

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 027048/AL

About the area

Funchal

Located in Funchal, this villa is on the waterfront. Fort of Sao Tiago and Church of Sao Pedro are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Complexo Balnear Barreirinha and Funchal Municipal Garden. Travelling with kids? Consider CR7 Museum and Museum of Natural History. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby.
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Funchal, Madeira

What's nearby

  • Funchal Farmers Market - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Funchal-Monte Teleferico - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Town Square - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Funchal Marina - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Madeira Botanical Garden - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barreirinha Bar Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Number 2 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Banana's Pub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taberna Ruel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Venda Velha - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Funchal Old Town Villa Exceptional Ocean Views 5 min walk to shops & restaurants pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Funchal Old Town Villa Exceptional Ocean Views 5 min walk to shops & restaurants?

As of 5 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Funchal Old Town Villa Exceptional Ocean Views 5 min walk to shops & restaurants on 13 June 2026 start from AU$421, 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.

How much is parking at Funchal Old Town Villa Exceptional Ocean Views 5 min walk to shops & restaurants?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Funchal Old Town Villa Exceptional Ocean Views 5 min walk to shops & restaurants?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Funchal Old Town Villa Exceptional Ocean Views 5 min walk to shops & restaurants?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Funchal Old Town Villa Exceptional Ocean Views 5 min walk to shops & restaurants located?

This family-friendly Funchal villa is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Complexo Balnear Barreirinha and Funchal Farmers Market. Sao Tiago Beach and Fort of Sao Tiago are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverley J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super house with everything you could possibly need, and more. Ideal for 3 couples of friends visiting for week long stay in Funchal. Mirela who greeted us at the property was lovely and so helpful with any requirements we had. Good location for shops, restaurants etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gwyn E.

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

Excellent property and great location

Lovely property and great location overlooking the sea. Definitely recommend it, and the hosts were very helpful and professional.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony K.

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

Madeira

Exceptional accommodation with every appliance you could possibly need. Communication was superb. No hesitation in recommending.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikita P.

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

Great stay!

Super clean, spacious and comfortable in every aspect. We had everything we needed, and the welcoming groceries and wines were great! Thank you, Karen and Mirella, for a wonderful stay and easy and pleasant communication.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2022
Thank you for your review and we are pleased you had a good time and met our hidden gem Mirela.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I cannot say enough great things about this rental. Our stay was fabulous from beginning to end. The house is stocked with EVERYTHING and more! It is walking distance to the old town, it has a garage for your rental car. It is beautiful inside and out. Our host met us when we arrived and were always available for any issues or questions we had. There was maid service after a week which was wonderful as well. Maderia is very special as well. A beautiful island to visit. We filled two weeks easily with hiking and site seeing.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2025
Hi Carol, Thank you for your kind review and pleased you had a good time. We appreciate you taking the time to review the property it is very much appreciated. Thanks Karen and Mike
Verified

10/10 Excellent

matthew f.

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

Fabulous property

This is a lovely house with amazing views a few minutes walk from the action. We loved the sun terrace and balcony. Better equipped than our own house. Super clean. Sad to be leaving and hope to return!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2025
We are pleased that you have enjoyed our villa and look forward to welcoming you back should you decide to return Karen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

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

Wow, 5 star plus all around

Excellent location, stunning property, every detail thought of. Wine, chocolate, bread and butter waiting for us, toiletries in the bathrooms we couldn't have asked for more.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thank you for writing a review it is always appreciated to receive positive feedback and reaffirms that what is being provided are the items which are important to our guests. We hope to welcome you back to the house in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

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

Gorgeous view and location

Karen’s place has everything you could want for a great holiday. View,location,well stocked home and parking(if you have a car). The place is incredibly well stocked and great walking distance into the city itself. It was so nice to sit on the deck in the evenings that we were home to watch the sky change with the setting sun
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2024
Hi Heather Thank you for your review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed the house and able to watch the moon and hopefully sunsets too. Karen and Mike
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie C.

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

Outstanding property

We had a great holiday in Maderia,and the property was excellent. Very clean, comfortable and we'll equipped Great location for the Old Town with many bars and restaurants.Would definitely recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2022
Hi Jackie, Thank you for your comments and rating and for choosing our house in Funchal. It was a pleasure to communicate with you and glad you had a good stay. Thank you. Karen and Mike
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

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

Everything was super!!

Thank you!! :-)
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2024
Thank you for your review and pleased we met your expectations
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith W.

Number 15

This is one of the best properties we have stayed in, it has everything you could possibly need, the garage is an added bonus. Location is great, there is a nice little restaurant about a 100 yards from the house convenient for breakfast and a short walk takes you into the old town. Will stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thank you for the positive comments. It is nice to know the house is appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Mike and Karen.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

Very impressed with the experience

Most wonderful time at old town villa. Fantastic inside and out, fantastic welcome and ongoing contact if needed, if I could give this any more stars I would Paul and Jan whitfield
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thank you for your valued feedback. We are really pleased that you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome back to the villa in the future. Best Regards Karen and Mike.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise G.

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

Close to Old Town

This villa was incredible!! Super clean and so big. Three lovely bedrooms all with their own bathroom. A kitchen that was top of the line and then there is a laundry room with both a washer and dryer. Everything is modern and up to date. Outside is a very large patio with lounging chairs and table with a spectacular view of the ocean. A very short walk gets you into old town. One of the nicest vrbo places I have ever rented.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Mr John Robb R.

Fantastic house nice quiet area

First time in Maderia, could not have chosen a more perfect location cannot recommend highly enough, Did not have any problems at all, congratulations Karen and Mike for making everything go so smoothly. John and Brenda Robb
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Thank you for taking time to write your review. It is always nice to know that the house and our efforts are appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Karen and Mike
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce W.

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

As described

Clean, well equipped, spacious, secure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2023
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. Reviews are always appreciated. Karen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My daughter, sister, and I spent a wonderful week in Madeira at Karen & Mike’s home in Funchal. Karen & Mike were responsive during booking, planning, and our stay. They reserved great taxi service - for Rafael to pick us up at airport and also do a day tour of part of island. He was friendly and energetic and shared his love of the island. Wonderful Mirela greeted us warmly upon arrival and walked us through the home and was always available to answer questions. You really have a wonderful team available to guide you in Madeira. As others have noted, the welcome of bread, butter, fruit, and wine gave us some sustenance while we got our bearings. We would have been happy to just sit all week on the terraces in very comfortable outdoor furniture overlooking the sea - it is a beautiful location! So close to restaurants and markets that we enjoyed. The beds were so comfortable and the kitchen has everything. We highly recommend Karen & Mike’s home - just amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2025
Thank you for your kind review It is nice to know that the team is appreciated as we could not operate without them Karen and I are alway trying to keep the house updated and help with advise where we can Comments like yours are our reward Karen and Mike
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

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

Beautiful property

Overlooking Funchal harbour, with a short walk from the heart of the city. A beautifully appointed, spacious property, with plenty of space for 6 adults. The only shortcoming was building works to properties on either side (which the owner could do nothing about), which were very intrusive with heavy drilling and loud music every day.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2024
Thank you for your review and for letting us know about the building works for which we were unaware. We will check it out with Mirela. Pleased you liked the house. Karen and Mike
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy W.

Amazing!

The villa and the service given by the owners surpassed our expectations. The photos don’t do it justice as it is even more stunning! Fantastic location and every possible thing you might need is supplied and all at a very high level of quality. We would thoroughly recommend this beautiful villa.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
We are so pleased you enjoyed the villa and it exceeded your expectations. Our aim is always to make our guests feel welcome and are constantly striving to add the little details which make things easier or more comfortable. Thank you for your feedback on the photos we will have a think about how we can improve them. We hope to welcome you as our guests again should you wish to return to Madeira. Karen and Mike.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaroslav H.

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

Jaroslav

All was be super!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

The property was clean tidy and of a high spec, just what we were looking for.

we found the villa to be spacious and very comfortable. We particularly liked the Aircon and en suites in each bedroom, along with the balcony and terrace space which would be ample even if the villa had 6 people in it. The kitchen was also fully spec’d with a great coffee machine being the highlight for us. We spent most of our time outside so the comfortable outdoor seating was also much welcomed. The owners have clearly thought of everything well done to them!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thank you very much for your super 5 star review we really appreciate it and are happy you liked our house and it met with your expectations. We hope many future guests will read your review and understand what a fantastic and unique place we have here right over the sea in Funchal. Thanks again and kind regards Karen & Mike
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Con M.

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

Holiday in Madeira

Excellent property. I could not believe the amount of ware glasses etc. It had absolutely everything. Mirela was so helpful. Great view from the property. We felt the pull up the hill but very soon found an alternate route. Would definitely recommend it to anybody who is thinking of going to Madeira. Weather was very warm when we were there so it was great to sit out in the shade.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr 2024
Thank you for your comments We take pride in keeping the house equipped to a high standard and hope you found everything that you needed Karen and Mike
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Absolutely fabulous!!

Everything about this rental is fantastic. It is in a great location, it's a really terrific house, very responsive, owner, and wonderful housekeeper who was really helpful. We were walking distance from everything. We rented a car and we could keep it in the garage. We used in the car for excursions. Two different hiking locations and sights around the island. We had so much fun! Best rental ever!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2023
Hi Linda It’s great to hear that you fun and enjoyed your special birthday celebrations. Thank you for your review Karen and Mike
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MaryJane L.

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

Location Location

The best self-catering villa ever.! Beautifully furnished, comfortable beds, extremely well stocked kitchen in all respects. Extremely generous welcome pack. Terrace and balconies galore with amazing views to watch the cruise ships. Will be back! Housekeeper Mirela and taxi driver Rafael made our lives even easier. so sorry to leave. Very good communication prior to holiday with owners.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thank you Maryjane for your review and we look forward to welcoming you back anytime you can make it. Its always good to hear that Mirela and Rafael looked after you - we have a good team who are happy to go out of their way to ensure our guests have a good holiday. Regards Karen and Mike
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Pekka K.

Excellent villa ,perfect location!

We stayed two weeks in this villa in the end of march and enjoyed our stay enormously.The location is perfect,in the old town near the restaurants but far enough to be quiet.The sun shines to the terrace all day long.The villa is very well kept and clean,the towels and sheets are good quality. Also the villa is very well equipped,everything you might need in the kitchen you will find. The housekeeper is very efficient and kind.Airport transfers with Rafael were smooth . We truly recommend this villa. Thank You Karen and Mike!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thank you for your lovely review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay at the house and everything was to your satisfaction and you are happy to recommend to others. We all hope to see again in the future. Mike, Karen and the Team.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Stay to Madeira

The accommodation was very clean and enough space for everyone. Stunning view from the big terrace, where you can sit and eat on a big table. We had everything we needed. The renter was achievable at anytime. We were ordered a taxi to and from the airport. Great service. The driver was on time. We were feeling so comfortable! Very very lovely renter!!! If we come back to Madeira, we would stay in this accommodation again!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review our house in Madeira. We are pleased that the house had everything you needed and you felt comfortable. That is what we aim to achieve. We look forward to welcoming you back to Madeira should you visit the island in the future. Karen and Mike

About the host

Hosted by Karen Pickering

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Our first visit to Madeira was for our Honeymoon 35+ years ago and we have been returning ever since. It was our visit at Christmas 2014 when we found the house and are extremely happy to share it with you. We live in the UK, have one Son and are both working professionals.

Why they chose this property

We have been travelling to Madeira for over 35 years and have taken great care to obtain a property which suits the high expectations of visitors to Madeira. We wanted a property where we could watch the cruise ships and fire works and had undisturbed views of the sea. These requirements limited our available search to the one road (Rue do Lazareto ) which we were rewarded with finally found a house on completing in June 2015.

What makes this property unique

It was watching the cruise ships on New Years eve from the terrace which convinced us that this was the right property for us. We had been searching in this area for many years and the view sealed the deal ! We have just returned having spent 2 weeks watching the dolphins playing in the sea, a magical breakfast experience.

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