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Peaceful, rural location with stunning sea and valley views.

Holiday home in Calheta with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
View from cottage terrace
House and flower filled garden
Large , sunny  terrace with sun beds and umbrella
Kitchen and dining area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Arco da Calheta, Madeira Region
  • Place, Casa das Mudas Arts Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ponta Do Sol Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Seixal Beach
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Airport, Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Peaceful, rural location with stunning sea and valley views.

Tucked in a rural valley with sea and valley views, this lovely old building was recently renovated to a very high standard , completed July 2016.

Open plan upper floor with modern kitchen, dining table and chairs, sofa, TV, WiFi and log burner. Views down valley to sea.
Ground floor: modern bathroom with shower and washing machine and double bedroom with doors onto the large terrace.

2 terraces , one shaded by an old plum tree with a small barbeque for warm evenings

Situated in the sunny south-west of the island .Easily accessible on safe roads, 45 minutes from airport.
Small shop and bar 7 minutes on foot from house.
Local supermarket and cafe , cash machine and other small shops/cafes 4 minutes by car from house.

Ideally placed for walking the levadas . One levada accessible on foot from the house. Others , including the well-known Rabacal and 25 Fontes routes easily accessible by car .

Whale and dolphin watching trips from nearby Calheta marina with our friends at Lobosonda Whalewatching.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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 in and out times may be varied in individual cases depending on previous/ following guests. No smoking in house No candles
No Candles

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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 49200/AL

About the area

Calheta

Located in Calheta, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. 25 Fontes and Cascada da Risco and Achadas da Cruz Cable Car 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 Ponta Do Sol Beach. Lava Pools and Eglise de Jesus-Bom Senhor are also worth visiting. Snorkelling and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.
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Arco da Calheta, Madeira Region

What's nearby

  • Casa das Mudas Arts Center - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Ponta Do Sol Beach - 11 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Paul do Mar Beach - 12 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Porto Moniz Natural Pools - 33 min drive - 29.6 km
  • Seixal Beach - 37 min drive - 33.7 km

Getting around

  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fly Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gato Legal Stand - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pukiki Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪As fontes do Horácio - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bar Sra Maria - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful, rural location with stunning sea and valley views. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful, rural location with stunning sea and valley views.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful, rural location with stunning sea and valley views.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful, rural location with stunning sea and valley views. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Casa das Mudas Arts Center and within 9 miles (15 km) of Laurisilva of Madeira and Church of Our Lady of Light. Beachside Square and Ponta Do Sol Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ana L.

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

Todo perfecto!

Un gusto haber elegido esta casa. Se nota que la casa esta muy cuidada y muy limpia. La zona transmite tranquilidad y paz, sin duda un acierto.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Charles B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bel emplacement ! Nous avons apprécié notre séjour de 7 nuits. Nous recommandons cet hebergement aux futurs visiteurs. Nous donnons un 4/5, car nous avons trouvé le lit et les oreillers peu confortables et avons trouvés plusieurs insectes dans le logement durant notre passage, mais ça fait parti de l'environnement.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

anthony s.

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

Beau séjour à Madère

Belle petite maison. dans les hauteurs de calheta.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

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

Fantastic little cottage with sea views

Fab little cottage with gorgeous garden, quiet location, walking distance to local bar (excellent poncha, very quirky!), sea views from top floor, excellent communication with owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susanne G.

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

Wanderurlaub

Guter Ausgangspunkt für Wanderungen.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Konstantin H.

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

Beautiful house and garden

Fabulous host who gives good recommendations and reacts quickly. Beautiful house and garden, cosy fire place, well assorted kitchen and all very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan S.

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

Lovely little house on the countryside

We really loved this house. It looks small from the outside, but inside it is big enough and everything is there. It was a pity that we could not enjoy the nice outside space because the weather was very bad when we were there.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

A N.

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

Ein kleines Paradies

Ein wunderbar schmuckes, kleines Häuschen, das alles hat was man braucht, wenn man zu zweit auf Madeira wohnen möchte. Es ist ein Kleinod ohne eine einzige Einschränkungen. Karen ist eine fantastische Gastgeberin mit wertvollen Tipps und kleinen Aufmerksamkeiten (zB Obst aus ihrem Garten). Eine unbedingte Empfehlung und nur schweren Herzens haben wir das Häuschen verlassen.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerard M.

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

Très jolie petite maison , au calme , très bien située. Un excellent moment !

Très agréable séjour.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jan D.

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

Great stay in madeira

Everything you need for a stay in Madeira
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Heather F.

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

Arco de Calheta

Great property in a good location...not as peaceful as expected as the road next to it is quite busy. We had a wonderful walking holiday.Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

riejan d.

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

A great and nice house (2 persons)

A beautiful and super house, you feel the warmth and very complete. Very sweet and nice hostess and host. We will definitely come back to the same address and a beautiful island. A beautiful house for 2 people, a warm welcome and you immediately feel welcome TOP
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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

Lovely property

Really enjoyed our stay. Communication with owner excellent with detailed directions and plenty ideas of places to visit and to eat. Very clean and well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Martin d.

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

Location fleurie

Superbe endroit, bien situé,dans un environnement très calme. Nous avons passé un bon séjour en ce lieu , et le recommandons vivement !
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia S.

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

Cozy Mountain Retreat!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this cozy cottage. The cottage was very clean and perfectly peaceful. Close to markets, restaurants and cafes. Calheta is perfectly situated on the island where it is easy to drive to most areas.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack L.

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

Amazing trip and stay!

Beautiful Island, beautiful location, beautiful property! We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Madeira and highly recommend Karen's wonderful quiet cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andreas H.

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

Beautiful home to stay

AAA
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Petra F.

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

Sehr schöne Unterkunft

Alles war wie beschrieben. Wir haben die Zeit hier sehr genossen
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

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

Schöne Finca

Wir hatten eine sehr schöne Zeit in dem ruhig und privat gelegenem Häuschen. Auf jeden Fall empfehlenswert.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Horst S.

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

Wunderschönes Haus

Das alte, mit viel Liebe renovierte Steinhaus ist wirklich wunderschön und ideal für Selbstversorger. Die Küche bietet absolut alles, was man braucht. WLAN und sogar LAN Anschluss sind vorhanden. Die Gastgeber Karen und Richard sind sehr liebenswerte Menschen, die sich um alles kümmern und gerne Tipps geben. In ca. 15 min erreicht man Rabacal, Ausgangspunkt einiger wunderschöner Wanderungen. Sollte ich die Insel nochmals besuchen, dann in diesem Haus.@Karen RichardThank you very much for sharing this beautiful house with us. It was nice to meet you.
Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Petra R., Sünzhausen, Bayern, Germany

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

Alles war toll!!!

Hallo Karen! Der Urlaub war wunderschön. Das Haus war toll!!! LG Petra
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frédéric A.

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

Gîte agréable avec une belle vue sur la mer

Nous avons passé une agréable semaine dans le gîte. L'emplacement est idéal pour les randonnées et proche de la mer. Prévoir un véhicule ou un scooter car à Madère rien n'est plat. Ça grimpe beaucoup. Nous conseillons ce gîte.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim K.

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

At home with the locals

Karen has done a fabulous job renovating this lovely property. It has the perfect layout, from top terrace views watching the sun setting with a handy BBQ. To the lower terrace where you can soak up the sun surrounded by a delightful planted garden. You will have all you need inside too. We thoroughly enjoyed sitting in the local bar/supermarket watching the comings and goings of the village, with the help of a few Ponchas. We would highly recommend this cute villa to anyone looking to experience the real village life of Madeira.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bee L.

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

Perfect rural location

Beautifully renovated detached property in a superb location. Very well equipped inside and outside. The small garden is beautiful and full of flowers. The property is in a rural and quiet location, but within just a few minutes drive of shops, restaurants and cafés. The host, Karen, was extremely helpful with ideas of places to visit and answered questions promptly. She always went the extra mile to ensure that we enjoyed our stay. I would thoroughly recommend this property and would love to return one day.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin R.

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

Wunderschönes Haus in ländlicher Gegend Madeiras

Unser Aufenthalt in diesem kleinen aber vollkommen ausreichenden und gut ausgestatteten Haus war wundervoll. Wir haben eine Woche auf Madeira verbracht. Das Haus hat eine schöne Berglage Lage, aus welcher man die täglichen Aktivitäten in allem Himmelsrichtungen gut erreichen kann. Der Kontakt mit der Eigentümerin war super und lies keine Fragen offen. Wir kommen gerne wieder!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Karen

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Why they chose this property

I bought this piece of land with two old stone buildings that had been abandoned for twenty years, because of the rural location and lovely sea views.

The beauty of the island, the climate and the friendliness and generosity of the Madeiran people make this a perfect destination.

What makes this property unique

Well located for exploring the island.
The Levada Nova can be accessed on foot from the house, and other popular levadas are easily accessible by car.

Languages:

English, Portuguese

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