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Fortress Home I - In the historical center of Funchal

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A balcony with a table, chairs, a bottle of wine, and a red umbrella.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a wardrobe with frosted glass panels, and a ceiling light.
A residential building with a balcony, a red umbrella, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dining table set with plates, glasses, and a fruit bowl.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a built-in oven.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Funchal Marina
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Funchal, Madeira
  • Place, Praca do Municipio
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Funchal Marina
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, CR7 Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Fortress Home I - In the historical center of Funchal

Apartment A Fortress Home I
Comfortable and quiet T1 in the historic center of Funchal with great view.

Apartment located in the historic center of Funchal, a few minutes walk from the center of the city, just below the Pico Fort.
House recently restored and transformed into two independent T1 apartments. This little one!
It has a modern design, very comfortable and cozy, with a magnificent view over the bay of Funchal, making it possible to watch and enjoy the fantastic fireworks display of the common terrace of the building (2 apartments) .
Consisting of a spacious bedroom (double bed) with complete ensuite bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen and dining area.
It has a private garage for a car (parking A) at no additional cost.
Excellent geographical location, close to the access to the highways, so you can travel all over the island and enjoy the beautiful natural landscapes, and close to the historic center of Funchal, and can even get around on foot.
Wi-Fi is free.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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
Apenas no Exterior

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 47776/AL
Property # 8342405
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 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
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

About the area

Funchal

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Sao Pedro, a neighbourhood in Funchal. Church of Sao Pedro and Fort of Sao Tiago are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Arcadas Sao Francisco Shopping Center and Plaza Madeira. Funchal Municipal Garden and CR7 Museum are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and mountain climbing nearby.
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Funchal, Madeira

What's nearby

  • Funchal Municipal Garden - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Praca do Municipio - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Funchal Marina - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • CR7 Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Funchal Farmers Market - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Desarma - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Trigal - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pans & Company - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Opan - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Nagoya - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Fortress Home I - In the historical center of Funchal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Fortress Home I - In the historical center of Funchal?

As of 11 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fortress Home I - In the historical center of Funchal on 22 Nov 2026 start from AU$597, 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 Fortress Home I - In the historical center of Funchal?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fortress Home I - In the historical center of Funchal?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fortress Home I - In the historical center of Funchal?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fortress Home I - In the historical center of Funchal located?

Located in Sao Pedro, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Santa Clara Monastery, Praca do Municipio and Funchal Marina. Quinta das Cruzes Museum and Holy Trinity Church are just steps away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 92 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ben N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely stay we had!The place is located perfectly up a slight hill (easy walk from the town) giving you an amazing view of Funchal. House was clean and had all the amenities we needed including pots and pans, there is no air conditioning so it’s worth keeping the window open at night and this was okay for us The parking spot is tight, but very convenient and a great additional amenity to a lovely home
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the location, the views over Funchal, and the amenities the house has to offer. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back on your next visit to Madeira!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice little apartment with breathtaking view from the balcony.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louis

The view is great.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Callum M.

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

Great spot

Beautiful property. Nice views. Patio area was great. Apartment was very clean and updated had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laz 1.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was beautiful. Parking was a little tricky.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rune M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Very clean small appartment in the heights. Terrase in the sun and good beds!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is located in an ideal location 10/15 minutes from the sea and most restaurants. It is located up a hill so as long as you don’t mind a walk it’s perfect! With lovely views down over Funchal it makes a pretty perfect base for your holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carma M.

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

Comfy stay in great location

The location is perfect, in a quiet neighbourhood but close to all amenities. The beautiful view from the bedroom window is of the port so you can watch cruise ships, marine traffic and wave action when the swells are high. The kitchen is well equipped, the bed comfortable and the deck is large and pleasant for relaxing.
Stayed 46 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2022
Thanks a lot Carma!! Was my pleasure to meet and host you! Always welcome here anytime you would like to come back!! I wish all the best for you!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marcel W.

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

Our holiday

Very good location. Near the city center.Very steep road to the garage, it requires good driving skills. Everything worked well. Enjoyed the sunrise from the little terrace while having breakfast. Nice view on the city and the ocean.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sune Aabø P.

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

Great place if you like hard beds

This is one of the hardest mattresses we’ve experienced in Europe. An extra soft cover mattress would help a lot. The view and outdoor area is great and more amenities than you would expect! Will come back if they do something to the bed.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

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

Excellent Funchal Appartment

The stay at this Appartment was lovely and working with the host was easy! Everything was as the listing stated and we would recommend this Appartment! The only thing we had trouble with was the garage was very tight if the other spot is full. It was doable, but a smaller car would be easier to park.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frank F.

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

We had a pleasant stay

Everything was fine. From perspective afterwards, we would suggest take the larger appartment. Going by car up the street and into garage you should be not frightened.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Barry M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The hosts were very nice people, but we moved out after 3 of a 21 day stay. The photo attached to the property description was taken from a neighbouring rental, separated by a barrier from ours. For us there was no outdoor eating area.The garage, while available, was virtually inaccessible, too tiny for the smallest of cars and even worse if the neighbour was already installed. No legal street parking within sight. An adjacent stone wall made garage entry a major challenge. There was no warning that any of these problems would greet us, and seemingly no recourse for the hundreds of dollars we spent in finding alternative accommodation.
Stayed 20 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a nice place to stay within our budget! Judite was great and everything was clean, worked, and felt safe. Judite even accommodated out late arrival - 12:15 am! On the other side, we were aware there was no air conditioning but the apartment often got quite hot and muggy. While the parking was an excellent accommodation, it was quite a tight fit after a precarious drive uphill. All things considered, would absolutely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Billy S.

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

Clean, safe apartment with good location to downtown

This is a very nice apartment about 10-15 minute walk (uphill) from downtown Funchal. Very safe, but you'll work up a sweat. Lots of restaurants/shops/bars etc.. in the area. As far as the apartment, it was clean, and the bed was comfortable. Everything worked as expected, and the view was wonderful with a little terrace to enjoy your morning coffee. My only suggestion would be to have an oscillating fan for those warm days. There was no A/C.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Roberto G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Location is quite good, but bear in mind that the garage is tinny and the street is too narrow yo entre with a big car. There is no champoo or gel. The frypan was disgusting, so we bought a new one and, obviusly brought it back with us. Washing machine is outside and it’s shared with the other two apartments. You will walk trhought a steep hill to get there
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sophie S.

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

Pleasant stay in cozy apartment with great views.

As we stayed in apartment A, we loved to watch the sunrise over the sea from our bed. We relaxed a lot on the patio and had our meals there and often wind off in the evenings on the hangig chair on the terrace. The kitchen provided a sink, induction stove, knives in all sizes, even wine glasses. The pots and pans are small but overall totally suited for two people. The bathroom was clean. The city center, supermarkets and bus stops are reachable in a short walking distance. As Funchal lies at the bottom of mountains, prepare for a very short hike to get to the apartment. The view makes up for everything. ;)
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Glen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay here was great! The place was very clean and spacious. It was a perfect accommodation for the two of us. The location is great too. About a 20 minute walk from the city centre so not too bad. It is higher up though and the street leading up to the place especially is incredibly steep so be warned of that. The bathroom had a bit of a weird smell to it but it was no big deal really. The one biggest warning I have for this stay is the parking. The parking garage is a shared space and for this listing, spot A is incredibly hard to get into as there is part of the garage that sticks out on one side and a car on your other side. The street is a one way street and is very narrow making it difficult to get in and out as well so if you're not a great driver just be aware of this. Otherwise, we really enjoyed our entire stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Catherine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Centrally Located Funchal Property

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Funchal. The unit we rented was too small for us but that was a problem with our choice, not the owner’s. However, it was extremely well equipped particularly in the kitchen.This apt is perfectly located, only 10 minutes walk to the marina, La Vie shopping centre and a myriad of activities, museums and restaurants. There is a magnificent view of the city and the cruise ship docks from the terrace. Our hosts were very accessible and answered quickly whenever we had a question. Due to its hillside location, this would not be appropriate for people who have fitness or mobility issues but for us it was great to stay fit while vacationing. We would definitely consider renting this property again albeit choose one of the larger units.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mario P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Séjour merveilleux. Nous avions l’appartement du haut avec terrasse privée. Petit mais joliment rénové avec tout le nécessaire, parfait pour deux. Vue exceptionnelle de la terrasse. Stationnement dans le garage difficile mais faisable si vous êtes à l’aise de manœuvrer dans des espaces très serrés et s’il n’y a pas une autre voiture à garer. Sinon, stationnement payant dans la rue en bas (0,78 l’heure de jour et gratuit la nuit). Accès au centre historique en descente à l’aller en 15 min. à pied et tout en montée au retour dont un bon 300 m de pente raide. Mais si vous n’avez pas de problème de mobilité, ça vaut le coup.
Stayed 20 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2026
Merci beaucoup pour votre si gentil commentaire ! Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez passé un merveilleux séjour et que vous ayez apprécié l'appartement, sa terrasse privée ainsi que la vue exceptionnelle sur Funchal. Merci également d'avoir partagé vos remarques concernant le stationnement et l'accès à pied au centre historique. Nous espérons que ces informations seront utiles aux futurs voyageurs. Ce fut un réel plaisir de vous accueillir, et nous espérons avoir le plaisir de vous recevoir à nouveau lors d'un prochain séjour à Madère !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Véronique S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bien Nous n'avions pas de voiture.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Udo W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Für einen längeren Aufenthalt ist Ausstattung der Küchenutensilien (insbesondere Töpfe, Pfanne) nur bedingt geeignet.Der Seeblick war klasse. Die Zufahrt zur Wohnung und die Garage sind nur für geübte und mutige Fahrer geeignet (sehr steile Auffahrt und enge Garagenzufahrt).
Stayed 89 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

GUY Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Parking très difficle d'accès dans une petite rue à sens unique très étroite. Cuisine bien, peu de couvertsPhotos terrasse mensongeuse pour appartment A.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nilton D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alojamento limpo, bem equipado, local sossegado, e perto do centro com uma vista muito boa. Recomendo!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
La estancia fue espléndida, con todo lo necesario y en buena zona. La primera noche pasamos un poco de calor por que la casa no tiene aire acondicionado pero la casera nos trajo un ventilador. Una persona muy atenta con nosotros.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

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