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Large Luxury Villa, Heated Pool, Games/Gym Room, Sea and Mountain Views

View of sea and coastline to Ponta da sol from your private heated pool

Sunset from the terrace. changes through the year.

Mountain view from pool terraces verandas and rooms.

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Excellent

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6400 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Gym
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Ribeira Brava, Madeira

Ethnographic Museum of Madeira
‪17 min walk‬
Cabo Girao
‪6 min drive‬
Ponta Do Sol Beach
‪7 min drive‬
Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Large Luxury Villa, Heated Pool, Games/Gym Room, Sea and Mountain Views

Luxury 3 bedroom private villa with parking behind locked gates.
April Rum and Lemon Festivals, May flower festival, every sat in June world firework championships set to music, many other festivals and events all year see Madeira event websites.. .
Large heated private swimming pool on its own terrace for your use only.
Furnished to a high standard throughout.
Located in a quiet and pleasant area near the town of Ribeira Brava. Centrally placed to explore the island.
Villa and all 3 bedrooms have sea and mountain views.
Games room with soft play area and Gym, your use only.
Laundry room, washing machine and tumble dryer.
WiFi throughout.
Local shops restaurants 5-10 mins walk away.
Close to local Amenities/Activities/Beach/Pursuits: Local shops, supermarkets, banks/cash machines, sports facilities restaurants cafes bars all 5 mins by car.
AL licenced villa to meet the Portuguese Holiday rental standard for your peace of mind.
Central position makes it ideally suited for exploring the island by car or bus.
Available island activities.
Aerial Pursuits (Hang gliding, paragliding available)
Beaches/Coast (Pools, sand, views, worlds highest cliffs, 7 cable cars)
Bird Watching (Tours available, bird books, lists provided)
Boat Trips (Half or full day boat trips, coast Islands, historic/modern boats/whale watching)
Canoeing (Coastal)
Canyoning (Worlds No1 location for this sport, the champions train here)
Coast (walk, driving, nature)
Diving (A popular location for diving)
Gardens (Many subtropical gardens, be early in the year for the orchids)
Driving (Open roads fast road/tunnel links or twisty drivers roads)
Events (Festivals, fireworks etc. All Year Round. June every Sat World fireworks championships).

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Gym

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Supervision when using the pool.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Please ask.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property must be left in a clean condition with all rubbish removed and items cleaned.

You are responsible for any damages or breakages during your stay within reason. Just replace if you can.

If you have any problems please phone our representative.

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

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 93109/AL

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ribeira Brava

Located in Ribeira Brava, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. Funchal Marina and Funchal-Monte Teleferico are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit CR7 Museum and Ponta Gorda Bathing Complex. Travelling with kids? Consider Lido Bathing Complex, or check out an event or a game at Estádio do Marítimo. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cave exploring nearby.

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Ribeira Brava, Madeira

What's nearby

Ethnographic Museum of Madeira - 17 min walk - 1.3 km
Cabo Girao - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
Ponta Do Sol Beach - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
Lido Bathing Complex - 16 min drive - 15.2 km
CR7 Museum - 16 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cafe Xavier - ‬12 min drive
‪Tabūu - ‬7 min drive
‪D. Luís - ‬6 min drive
‪João De Leça Batista Da Silva, Lda. - ‬5 min drive
‪Restaurante Muralha - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Large Luxury Villa, Heated Pool, Games/Gym Room, Sea and Mountain Views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Large Luxury Villa, Heated Pool, Games/Gym Room, Sea and Mountain Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large Luxury Villa, Heated Pool, Games/Gym Room, Sea and Mountain Views?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Luxury Villa, Heated Pool, Games/Gym Room, Sea and Mountain Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large Luxury Villa, Heated Pool, Games/Gym Room, Sea and Mountain Views located?

This family-friendly Ribeira Brava villa is located by the sea, 1.2 mi (2 km) from Ethnographic Museum of Madeira, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Ponta Do Sol Beach and Cabo Girao. Church of Our Lady of Light and Beachside Square are also within 6 miles (10 km).

8.6

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Judith S.

15 Sept 2025

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

House looks amazing and is very spacious. Pool was cold and despite reassurance that it was 25 degrees it took your breath away when you got in. The furniture needs some updating. Sofas are old and sag a bit and cushions smelled old. Facilities are good in kitchen and games room. On last day we had to strip beds and the duvets inside the cover were dreadful. If I’d known what they looked like before I would have complained. They need replacing as does the covers as they smelled a bit of sleep which was a bit off putting. All in all a lovely house but needs some tlc and updating and the pool was not warm. We had a fantastic holiday we didn’t spend a huge amount of time in the house but this is an honest review. Oh and you definitely need a car and the driveway is extremely steep. Would recommend an automatic car.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana R.

26 Dec 2024

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

Dec break

Great facilities. Tavern just down the road served great food and they were very friendly. Ping pong was useful on rainy days. Levada walks close to the home were great.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nita L.

19 Oct 2024

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

Recommend

Had a fabulous time, would have liked the pool to be heated as promised. The driveway is steep, so beware if you are not a confident driver. Would recommend as easy to move around the island from the villa. It was comfortable and clean. Would definitely recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

22 Apr 2024

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

A little slice of paradise

We very much enjoyed our stay at the villa. Gina was very helpful and welcoming and contact with the owner was seamless prior to arrival. There is a lot to do on the island and a car is definitely required to see all the sights and navigate the various hills and valleys. We took the cable cars in Funchal and visited the botanic gardens which were lovely. Would come back to visit again

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcel K., Munich, Germany

8 Oct 2023

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

This place is an absolute win for any type of holiday enjoyer

The property is a beautiful house on a hill with an amazing view over the landscape. It makes you feel like a high society rich person for s limited time. The pool has warm inviting water, the owners are super nice and the whole property was clean with anything equipped you need for even a long vacation. Recommended!

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ilona V.

18 Feb 2024

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

Nice house, nice place

We had a great time in this vacation house. The pool was nice and warm. The house clean and as in the picture. It has everything you need. Rent a small car. Driving in Madeira is quit an adventure. And the road to the house is very steep.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kuno Z., Stuttgart, Germany

28 Jan 2022

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

Great 2 weeks w/ christmas and news years eve

We (2 adults and 1 kid) spend a great time here. The house is big and all you need is available. During our stay the owners have been also on the island. Very helpfull and friendly! We can fully recommend the house! Kind regards from good cold Germany :-)

Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter I.

16 Nov 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great holiday

We had a lovely time in this house in Madeira. The pool and games room were a real bonus and the house was very spacious. The house is in a great part of the island only a short drive from Funchal. One minor issue was quickly sorted by the housekeeper. We recommend the dolphin watching and the many levada walks on the island.

Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

15 June 2025

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

Wonderful! Thank you!

The communication and booking process was simple and clear. Being greeted on arrival with a quick tour of the villa was great. The welcome pack was much appreciated. The villa was very clean and we had no issues with the electric or hot water all week. 4 adults staying for a 50th Wedding Anniversary celebration. We had the most wonderful week and the weather was warm and a mix of sun and cloud which allowed us to explore as we wished of the beautiful island.Kitchen was well equipped with all you could need and more.Had great fun playing table tennis! Pool was a great addition and used most days. The only comment we would make, would be, it would be nice to have seating outside that was more comfortable for the older generation. Parents struggled to get down to the sunbeds to sit and without any support on back on the bench had to resort to going inside. Car hire given the location was a good choice and the directions and photos of how to get to the villa were fantastic. The local rally was on, the cars driving right past the villa made for an exciting mornings viewing. The drive up to the villa is quite a steep hill but once you got the hang of it no trouble. We would love to return to the villa again in the future as there is still so much to see of the island.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne Katrine E.

24 Dec 2022

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

Nice private location

We enjoyed our stay very much. It is a big house with plenty of spare for all visitors. We visited in Desember in the midle of a winterstorm - the house can be a bit cold for that experience, but the host had provided electrical owens so we could heat the house. Very nice outside area with fantastic eveningview and a warm pool big enough for bathing with the family. Our plane got delayd because of the storm and the host arranged for us to stay longer in the house. We definatly recommend the house.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Jackie G.

24 Jan 2025

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

Some amazing views, electricity can be tricky, only space heaters.

It was all and all a great experience. We did struggle with the posted amenities, for example the dryer would cause the main breaker to throw causing us to have to babysit it. The house is huge but also mainly cold surfaces so it can be hard to heat with the provided heaters, which can also trip the electric mentioned above. The beds were pretty comfy and the kitchen was super nice to have. Couldn't use the pool because it was cloudy most if the time and so it didn't warm but that is nature's fault.The area is great. I liked all of the local businesses along the road and it was super easy to get to the highway. The driveway is super steep and we didnt risk it on rainy days, otherwise we adapted to it. I really liked how staying outside Funchal forced us to explore the island. Seixal was our favorite.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny G.

30 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Lovely villa in a great spot, shame about a lot of problems

We have been to Maderia several times and love the island. The villa was well kept and in a great location, albeit quite a drive up the hill. The main problem was the pool was freezing. One of the main reasons for booking the villa was the heated pool and the children were very upset it was so cold as it cut short their enjoyment in the water. The local agent was not very helpful. She was rude when we contacted her about checking in, demanding check in time was 6.30pm despite it clearly saying 4pm on our documents. We agreed to meet her at 5pm as she couldn't come any sooner but she didn't arrive until 5.45pm. We had been up since 3am and had had a long day. When we were shown around we were told the washing machine was broken, a new one was provided but half way through the stay... it was clear she had known about this before we arrived. There was no BBQ and she said that was not her problem and there was clearly not going to be provided during the stay. There was also no toilet seat in the master bedroom's bathroom. She said she would get a new one, this never happened. In the end we contacted the property owner about the pool, who tried his best to help remotely but nothing seemed to happen and on the penultimate day we were told the pool heater was broken and they needed a new one. The owner has kindly agreed to a partial refund but we would have preferred a pool we could have enjoyed!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ewa F.

3 Sept 2025

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

A N.

30 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Sehr schönes, großzügiges Haus

Die wirklich schöne, großzügig angelegte und sehr gut ausgestattete Villa hat uns richtig gut gefallen. Auch der Blick aufs Meer ist fantastisch.Zum Spielzimmer können wir nichts sagen, das haben wir gar nicht genutzt.Auch die Kommunikation mit dem Vermieter klappte sehr gut. Auch die Anbindung an die Hauptverkehrsader, über die man recht schnell überall hin kommt, ist gut.Jedoch waren wir etwas enttäuscht von dem Pool, der lediglich durch die Sonne aufge"heizt" wurde und deswegen eher kühl war, was bei den Außentemperaturen von etwa 18 Grad nicht unbedingt eine willkommene Abkühlung darstellte. Als wir diesbezüglich Kontakt mit der vor Ort zuständigen Person aufnehmen wollten, wurde auf unsere Anfrage leider nicht reagiert. Das fanden wir schade.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gerhard G.

18 Mar 2025

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

Keine Heizung bzw. unzureichende Ölradiatoren

Das Haus ist super, leider konnten wir uns nicht wohlfühlen da es sehr kalt war (16c) die Ölradiatoren waren zu schwach und die Sicherung ist ständig rausgegangen. Wir hatten Klimaanlagen mit Heizfunktion erwartet. Fazit nicht geeignet von Dezember bis Ende März. Im Sommer bestimmt super.

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cheyen K.

3 Feb 2025

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

Nice big house

Very big house which was nice with 6 people. Child seat and cot were a plus. Heated swimming pool as well. Nice view. The play room was very nice especially with kids!! Electricity failed a lot tho and couldn’t shower with hot water too long. Overall nice stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jakob Hendrik d.

21 Nov 2024

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

Prima vakantie adres

Een super huis voor een super eiland, lekker groot, voor 6 personen en lekker een verwarmd zwembad, wij waren met z'n drieën, dus extra veel ruimte, goed bereikbaar en rustig, en toch niet ver van restaurants, huurauto is wel makkelijk

Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celine E.

12 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Villa agréable

Précision pour arriver à la villa compliqué Villa agréable et spacieuse Tout ce trouve sur place, manque cafetière a dosette et couteau a steak. Agréable plateau a notre arrivée tardive qui fut apprécié Je recommande cette villa

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johannes J.

7 Nov 2024

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

Fantastic

Beautiful villa with a great view. The arrival can be a bit challenging since it's a steep hill, but any well acclamed rally driver will see it as an adventure. The kids thoroughly enjoyed playing table tennis and the heated swimming pool. The pool heating was broken on arrival, but quickly fixed. Gina was a great help!

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Marion D.

28 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Expérience mitigée

Bonjour, Rien à dire au niveau du logement hormis l'ensemble des problématiques rencontrées à l'arrivée : -

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verena S.

16 Sept 2024

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

Immer wieder

Unser Aufenthalt war wunderschön. Würde jederzeit wieder dort unseren Urlaub verbringen. Wir waren 4 Erwachsene und 2 Kinder und 10 Tage dort. Großzügiges Haus, in ruhiger Lage. Vielen Dank für die schönen Zeit

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

evelyne q.

20 May 2024

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

trés belle villa

Un excellent sejour. La maison est trés propre grande il a fait beau .

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Owen R.

30 Apr 2024

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

Big, well-equipped villa with nice pool

Stayed in March/ April with partner and teenage son. We found the villa with no problem using Google Maps link provided and checked in easily. We were surprised at how big it is! There were only three of us, but it would be more than big enough for a family of six. We found it to be very well-equipped, with everything that we needed to enjoy our stay. The pool was lovely, and heated to a good temperature - the worst bit was getting out, particularly if it was a bit windy! Car hire is essential as there isn't much in the local area - but there are a number of restaurants, supermarkets etc. in the nearby town of Ribeira Brava. A few things that might be helpful - the villa is located close to the village of Boa Morte, which is a little further from Riberia Brava than we expected, although this wouldn't have made any difference as we would have driven anyway as it's very hilly! - if you need to get more table-tennis balls (there was only one when we arrived and it was broken) the only place that sells them is Decathlon just outside of Funchal We needed to change our arrival date by a day - John was happy to oblige, but it seemed quite difficult to do this through vrbo (not sure why as I'm sure it must happen regularly). In the end, we agreed to just leave the booking as it was and John would just refund us for the day that we didn't use. Overall, we had a great time, and would definitely go back.

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

joel p.

29 Nov 2023

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

une semaine a madère

maison très bien située pour visité l ile .tout est parfait dans la maison et en prime une vue magnifique sur l océan

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandrine A., Montgardin

17 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Villa spacieuse

Villa agréable, spacieuse, propre, bien équipée et jolie vue

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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Bedroom 3

3 bathrooms

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Large Luxury Villa, Heated Pool, Games/Gym Room, Sea and Mountain Views

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

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Important information

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We should mention

About the area

Ribeira Brava

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Excellent

9.2/10

8.2/10

8.6/10

8.8/10

8.6/10

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Judith S.

Judith S.

10/10 Excellent

Diana R.

Dec break

Diana R.

10/10 Excellent

Nita L.

Recommend

Nita L.

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

A little slice of paradise

Paul W.

10/10 Excellent

Marcel K., Munich, Germany

This place is an absolute win for any type of holiday enjoyer

Marcel K.

10/10 Excellent

Ilona V.

Nice house, nice place

Ilona V.

10/10 Excellent

Kuno Z., Stuttgart, Germany

Great 2 weeks w/ christmas and news years eve

Kuno Z.

10/10 Excellent

Peter I.

Great holiday

Peter I.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Wonderful! Thank you!

Rebecca M.