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Select from 33 houses, 37 apartments, and other vacation rentals to find the perfect place for your stay in Santa Cruz. Vacation homes provide the best amenities for you and your friends, family, or even pets, like WiFi and a washer and dryer. At the end of the day, you'll find a rental for everyone's needs, including accessible or non-smoking choices.

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Wonderful

(17 reviews)

Casa do Poço II - Villa with pool and sea view

Funchal

9% off

All fees included

Wonderful

(49 reviews)

CASA DO POÇO - Typical house with swimming pool and breathtaking sea and mountain views

Funchal, Madeira Region

9% off

All fees included

Exceptional

(127 reviews)

House T2 with excellent views, located in the historical center of Funchal.

Funchal, Madeira Region

9% off

All fees included

Exceptional

(47 reviews)

Rochinha’s house with fabulous views over the bay of funchal

Funchal, Madeira Region

9% off

All fees included

Wonderful

(20 reviews)

Very cozy, sunny 1 bedroom apartment. Located 5 minutes walk from the center

Funchal, Madeira

13% off

All fees included

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Casa da Horta by Atlantic Holiday

Sleeps 7 · 2 bedrooms · 1+ bathroom

Soothing 2-bedroom house with WiFi in Água de Pena with a stunning panorama.

Sleeps 4 · 2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

Top rated rentals - Santa Cruz

Premier Host

Good choice to stay in Madeira

We were a family of 4 adults, 1 child and 1 baby. Everything was very clean and the house is very cosy. The location is really good. Everything went smoothly with the check-in and check-out process. The only thing I recomend for people traveling with a baby is that there are a few steps after the front gate. The baby stroller needs to be picked up going up and down the stairs. Also keep in mind that if you stay with a group of 5 or 6 at the house, don't take long showers, the water heater is not that big and you can run out of hot water and then have to wait a couple of hours so the water gets heated up the water again. Other then that all was perfect and we had a great time in Madeira!

Tiago S.

Stayed Feb 2025

Our Madeira Villas And Cottages In Madeira Loja Da Lenha

Premier Host

Magical Madeira

Exceptional experience! An oasis in Funchal! Lovely grounds, exceptionally clean and quiet. Fantastic location from which to walk to all attractions. Host is warm, attentive and knowledgeable. If renting a car, be sure it's a small one as gate is narrow and entry to property is just off the busy roundabout.

Pam O.

Stayed Sep 2024

Premier Host

This House (not Apartment) Exceeds the Description

I confess I was expecting an accommodation past its prime, because few recent reviews have posted on VRBO. We were in for a pleasant surprise. As Filomena explains, she purposely downplays the online description so that guests' expectations are exceeded! The house is spacious: two bedrooms, living/dining area, kitchen, bathroom, utility... and of course the balcony overlooking all of Funchal, a view even better than well-publicized miradouros. A slight mustiness, probably comes from the subtropical climate, which we got used to quickly. As others noted, you hear highway noise--but the phenomenal view outweighs this minor disturbance. We cooked in on several evenings, taking advantage of the well-stocked kitchen. Otherwise, we took Bolt/taxis to downtown restaurants, not wanting to deal with traffic and parking)... you need to be patient for Bolt to arrive especially during rush hour. I would suggest ordering your Bolt/taxi 30 minutes before you need it. We drove all over the island in our rental car. The house is very convenient to the highway. A great base! Filomena is an attentive hostess: we had clear instructions to get in the first day, and she even allowed us to check in early. Filomena came around during our visit to make sure we had everything we needed. In summary, this is an excellent base for exploring Madeira--we would stay here again in a heartbeat.

Rabbi Brian B.

Stayed May 2024

Superior view and location

The property was beautiful and the view off the balcony was amazing! The location was perfect being across from the Forum and having a phenomenal amount of excellent restaurants to walk to and choose from. This location also allowed for a wonderful 35 min walk to downtown. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and I will stay 2 weeks next time; a week wasn't long enough!

Katherine H.

Stayed Jul 2023

Incredible location

The Salt water villa was amazing. The location just can't be beat. It's on a small side street where there are only about 10 other homes all right on the water. every room except the kitchen has an unobstructed views of the ocean. It's close enough to Funchal for easy sightseeing trips but way better than staying in the city. The home is warm and charming with a true throw back villa feel. The only down side is the home is in the path of airport but honestly it's not that big of a detraction. Andre was wonderful to deal with and very easy to communicate with. I would definitely stay there again!

Kevin M.

Stayed Jun 2023

Premier Host

A great house with even greater views of the ocean

Upon arrival we were greeted by the owners who are very friendly and helpful. Let me start by saying that the pictures do not make this place justice. The house is huge and the bedrooms are spread over 2 floors. The living room is on the lower level leading to the outside area with a small pool. I spent a lot of hours watching the ocean from the windows, having dinner alfresco, from the sofa, etc. The kitchen is well equipped with plenty of room to prepare your meals. The jacuzzi on the top level with views to the ocean/stars is just great to relax and forget about the coronavirus craziness. Bar, restaurants and Garajau beach are just about 10-15 min walk from the villa. We will definitely come back and thanks for having us.

Junior G.

Stayed Sep 2020

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Find the perfect vacation rental for your Santa Cruz getaway

Experience the unique character of Santa Cruz with a stay in a vacation home rental. There's no shortage of things to see and do in the area.Whether you're planning a family holiday, romantic stay or friends trip, vacation rentals offer features like full kitchens and laundry facilities for a more convenient stay.

Sightseeing in and around Santa Cruz

Are you hoping to find attractions to see in the city? Venture out of your vacation home and experience everything that Santa Cruz has to offer. These are some of the major attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:

Palheiro Golf Club (5.3 mi / 8.5 km)
Lido Bathing Complex (9 mi / 14.4 km)
Santo da Serra Golf Club (2.5 mi / 4 km)
Ponta Gorda Bathing Complex (9.4 mi / 15.1 km)
Palheiro Golfe (4.7 mi / 7.6 km)
Madeira Theme Park (9.7 mi / 15.5 km)

Exploring the natural landscape of Santa Cruz

Whether you're looking for adventure or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Santa Cruz is a great place to get outside. These are a few of the area's noteworthy natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:

Palmeiras Beach (0.1 mi / 0.1 km)
Machico Beach (2.7 mi / 4.4 km)
Palheiro Gardens (4.8 mi / 7.8 km)
Madeira Botanical Garden (6.3 mi / 10.2 km)
Monte Palace Gardens (6.4 mi / 10.4 km)
Pico do Ariero (8.7 mi / 13.9 km)

Transportation options to and around Santa Cruz

Fly into Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC), the closest airport, located 1 mi (1.6 km) from the city center.

Santa Cruz vacation rentals

Vacation rentals with weekly discounts - Santa Cruz

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Casa do Poço II - Villa with pool and sea view

Find spaces that suit your style

Find the best place to stay - Santa Cruz

Casa da Horta by Atlantic Holiday

Top rated rentals - Santa Cruz

Good choice to stay in Madeira

Peace of mind

All the privacy of home

More for less

A place for everyone

Find out more about Santa Cruz

Find out more about Santa Cruz

Find the perfect vacation rental for your Santa Cruz getaway

Sightseeing in and around Santa Cruz

Exploring the natural landscape of Santa Cruz

Transportation options to and around Santa Cruz