Villa Babel, large villa with private pool in Madeira
About the property
- Villa6996 sq. ft.
- Bedrooms7
- Sleeps14
- Bathrooms6
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay7 nights
Large villa with private pool to rent for self catering holidays in Madeira
Privacy, peacefulness and plenty of sunshine. Our Villa in Madeira has an unobstructed Atlantic Ocean view.
Self catering accommodation in Madeira of a very high standard, offered in twin or double rooms with en-suite bathrooms and sea-view balconies, private parking and swimming pool all for a relaxing holiday in Madeira.
A great range of amenities within walking distance and our villa in Madeira, is just 20 mins away from the airport... you can relax as soon as you arrive to Madeira Island. Villa Babel is the ideal choice for those who prefer the calm and privacy of the pool to the noise and crowds of mass tourism. Whether a family or a large group our private villa will undoubtedly impress and satisfy the self-catering traveler who enjoys being in control of his holiday.
Are we near local amenities?: Yes, the Garajau High Road is a short walk away and there you find a variety of small shops and quality, bars, cafes & restaurants supermarkets etc... all working till late to make your stay easy and more enjoyable.
Are there public transports?: Yes, there is a hourly bus service to down town Funchal. The journey takes just over 30mns and the last service is a 11pm. There is also a Taxi service. Just ask for the contact number of one of our recommended taxi drivers.
As in all self catering holidays, car hire makes it all the more comfortable and we may be able to get your a preferred rate from our recommended rent-car-car company. Just ask.
What activities can we enjoy?: Amongst a number of experiences our guests can enjoy we recommend:
Scuba diving (go to Galo Diving Club 10mns drive away)
Dolphin watch (occasionally seen swimming in the sea below the villa)
Toboggan trip (slide downhill in the safe hands of experienced 'carreteiros' - go to Monte)
Levada Walking (fantastic walks in the UNESCO protected forests - see our site for details)
Fishing (daily trips from Funchal Marina - Pre booking Only)
Wine Tasting (go to Madeira Wine Lodges - Funchal)
Half-Day Island Tours (explore the Island's Nature at your own pace - Pls ask for details)
Art Sacra Museum (go to Funchal )
Sandy Beach (check Calheta Beach on the West of the Island )
One day cruise to Porto Santo Island (please ask for details )
If you don't want to go far, just pick a selection from the many Portuguese Wines available at the local supermarket & relax by the poolside
Owner
Manuel
- Response rate:
- 80%
- Response time:
- within one day
- Speaks:
- english, french, spanish, portuguese, italian
- Calendar last updated:
- Apr 02, 2018
Amenities
- Internet
- Swimming pool
- Satellite or Cable
- Kids Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Parking
- TV
Bedrooms
- 7 Bedrooms, Sleeps 14
- Bedroom 11 double
- Bedroom 21 double
- Bedroom 31 double
- Bedroom 42 twin/ single, Children's room
- Bedroom 52 twin/ single
- Bedroom 61 double, 1 child bed, 1 baby crib, Family Room
- Bedroom 71 king, Granny's Room
- Quality accommodation. Ample living & dinning area. All rooms ( except the Granny's room ) with 'En-Suite' facilities and sea-view balconies Mesmerizing views over the Ocean.
Bathrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
- Room 1toilet, shower
- Room 2toilet, shower
- Room 3toilet, shower
- Room 4toilet, shower
- Room 6toilet, shower
- Room 5toilet, shower
- All our rooms have en-suite facilities. There's a WC serving the lounge/dinning area.
Location Type
- Near The Ocean
- Oceanfront
- Rural
Theme
- Family
- Luxury
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Local Activities Guide
- Alarm Clock
- Garage
- Hair Dryer
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Basic Soaps
- ParkingBoth on site and street parking free.
- Parking Off StreetCars can be left either inside or on the street.
- Toilet Paper
- Towels Provided
- Tumble Dryer
- Washing Machine
- Wireless Internet
Kitchen
- Grill
- 4 Ring Stove
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Blender
- KitchenFully Equipped Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- RefrigeratorDrinks fridge plus fridge freezer with ice maker
- Stove
- Toaster
Dining
- Child's Highchair
- DiningAmple dinning area with seating for up to 14 guests
- Dining Area
- comfy seating for 14 people
Entertainment
- GamesCards & Domino's
- Audio Tape Player
- Books for Adults
- CD Player
- DVD PlayerMust bring your own DVD's
- Game RoomGames Room has a pool table and bar ( drinks not supplied ). There are sofas and a 50' TV.
- Books
- Music LibraryA small selection of CD's is available.
- Pool Tableavailable in the games room
- Radio
- Satellite / CableAvailable on the Games room TV
- Stereo
- TelevisionOne the the Living Area and another in the Games Room
Outside
- Lawn / GardenWe have some exotic fruits in the garden namely, Passion Fruit, Figs, Loquats, Goiaba Arassais & Pitangas but if there are no fruits left you can always find more in our Farmers Market down Town.
- BalconyAll rooms have sea viewing balconies.
- BoatFishing trips can be organised please ask for details
- Deck / PatioLarge Solarium with sun-chairs by the poolside
- GolfPalheiro Golf is the nearest Golf Course ( about 15mns by car ).
- BicyclesCan be hired from the e-bike shop near the Reid's Hotel
- Outdoor GrillThere's a BBQ on the garden adjacent to the Kitchen
- Outdoor Grill Gas
- Patio
- Terrace
- Unscreened Porch / Veranda
Suitability
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- Low Allergen Environment
- suitable for elderly or infirm
- wheelchair inaccessible
Pool / Spa
- Outdoor Pool
- Private PoolLarge infinity swimming pool
Attractions
- botanical garden
- churches
- forests
- museums
- restaurants
Leisure Activities
- gambling casinos
- horseback riding
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- walking
- whale watching
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- groceries
Sports & Adventure Activities
- fishing
- fly fishing
- golf
- golf privileges optional
- pier fishing
- sailing
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- snorkeling
- swimming
Notes
- Towels and linen are included and are changed every 7 days. The villa is fully cleaned before arrival. The pool is serviced/maintained weekly, normally on Tuesdays. Our guests, are kindly reminded that recycling is compulsory in Madeira. More details available on arrival. The villa is suitable for families with children. No smoking inside the house and no pets. Free wireless broadband ( must bring your own laptop )
House Rules
Check-in: 1:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
23 Reviews
Latest reviews
Excellent location
This villa is in a great location not in the tourist area of funchal but only a short trip in the car .Local restaurants have great food at local prices not like funchal.the view from the villa is something money can't buy.the villa has many stairs as like mist on the island as it's a very hilly place..the villa is also clean and the owner stays on the top floor who is there for any information you need or help.we found Manuel very hospitable and welcoming. If we decide to make a return trip to maderia this will be where we stay.
Amazing villa, great owners, incredible views
The pictures of this villa do not do it justice! It's an amazing villa with great facilities and lovely owners. Manuel and his wife were just the best hosts. We were initially apprehensive about the owners living on the top floor but we shouldn't of worried. They were on hand when required and incredibly helpful and nice. The rest of the time they were invisible and we never felt watched in any way. Having them there was a big plus point!
As for the villa, it's all about the views,, worth every penny! It is very hilly around the villa and everywhere in madeira but it wasn't a big issue and all of the children and adults managed fine! Manuel can help sort out taxis if you require them. Funchal is 10 minutes or so from the villa and catching the bus at the top of the hill was easy. Loads to do and the kids loved the entire holiday. I would recommend having the pool heated, especially if you have kids.
All in all a fantastic place and would definitely go back and a massive part of that is down to Manuel and his wife.
This is one of the best villas on the island and you will not be disappointed
Dear Mathew, thank you so much for the kind words. Knowing that you and your family had an amazing time staying at our villa makes our
effort all the more worthwhile.
We shall be delighted to welcome you all back again.
Wishing you the best
Manuel & Crew at Villa Babel
Very good, spacious accommodation reasonably priced.
If you like Madeira and have a large group you really can't go wrong with this property.
Madeira is a unique experience. It is not a beach holiday but I would go back. Weather is temperate for the latitude. Food and entertainment is reasonably priced. Being an Island I expected things to be more.
We went with my family for my 60th birthday, there were 11 of us. We had a great time. Thoroughly recommend this vacation to anybody.
Fantastic property, we will be back!
We stayed in Villa Babel in August 2015. The villa was spacious and perfect for our family of 12. Very clean with all amenities nearby. Swimming pool was amazing and much enjoyed..children were particularly happy. We were also very lucky to spot a whale from our balcony! Special holiday indeed..we'll be back again and for a longer holiday! Thanks for having us.
Super, superbe la villa Babel...
Superbe ! En un seul mot… tout était vraiment super, une magnifique maison avec de grands espaces, une vue imprenable sur l’océan, un accueil chaleureux avec le propriétaire Manuel, toujours a votre service mais invisible…les chambres soignées tout équipées, propre, une magnifique piscine… terrasse, de quoi faire des courses pas trop loin. Nous étions 16 au total avec 5 enfants et c’était parfait. je ne peu que la recommander car nous avons tous passé une excellente semaine …et avec un bon zoom…nous avons même photographié des baleines depuis la terrasse… Merci Manuel pour votre accueil et peut-être à bientôt
Pierre-André et toute la famille .. :o)
A little piece of paradise
A wonderful villa set in Garajou, just 10 minutes from Funchal.
The villa is huge! Plenty of room for our party of 8 adults. Spread over 3 levels, we never felt crowded or on top of one another. In fact, sometimes it was hard to find one another! We each had our own bathroom, and there are two other "communal" ones. The furniture appears very Portuguese and is becoming for the style of villa Babel is. There is a basement room with a pool table, bar and disco lights for when the sun goes down and the views from each of the terraces and balconies are breathtaking. The pool was great for when the afternoon sun got a little too warm.
My only comment ( and it is in no way a criticism) is that the mattresses were perhaps a little hard for our taste, but that is personal preference.
Manuel the owner is lovely and extremely helpful, answering all our questions before arrival, during our stay and arranging our transfers to and from the airport. Whilst he lives on the 4th level of the villa, we barely saw him and it didn't impact on us at all.
It was easy to get around from Garajou even without a car but Madeira is very hilly so be warned! taxis into Funchal were around 20 Euros. The bus is 2.20 Euros.
All in all, we all loved our week in Madeira and at Villa Babel. Would highly recommend it and would happily stay at Babel again if visiting the beautiful island.
Thank you all for being such delightful guests and I look forward to welcoming you again.
Location
Situated in the Garajau overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and Funchal harbour, Villa Babel is only a short walk away from the High Road. There you can find a number of quality restaurants, bars & cafes with a good range of local gourmet awaiting to be explored. For seashore swimming just walk down the Garajau Beach just below 'Christ the King' statue; an amazing setting right in the heart of Garajau's Natural Reserve. We are only 10 mins by car to Funchal, the capital of Madeira. There you can take a dolphin & whale watching boat trip or simply treat yourself to a wine tasting visit to the Madeira Wine Cellars. To complement you holiday, visit the Reid's Hotel for an afternoon tea in the 'good-old' colonial style. For a good night's entertainment which includes dinner, drinks and a truly professional show try the Pestana Casino in Funchal. Locally in Garajau there is entertainment nightly in the Don Pedro Hotel. Otherwise, just bring your favorite music and relax in our ample lounge. Other Activities: whale & dolphin watching Golf: Golfers will be pleased to know that the 18-hole Palheiro golf course is no more than a 10minute drive. Classic Madeiran hills, ridges and deep valleys have all been incorporated into the terrain to produce a dramatically interesting course, with stunning views over the Funchal Bay. The spectacular 27-hole Santo da Serra golf course (also known as Campo de Golfe and home to the Madeira Island Open) is just over 20mns drive away. This is Madeira’s oldest golf course. It sits high up on a plateau and is marvelously scenic with inspirational views back up the mountains and out over the Atlantic below
Rates & Availability
Additional information about rental rates
Minimum Rental in Low Season: 4 Guests staying 1 week Minimum Rental in High Season: 8 Guests staying 1 week Children of up to 8yrs old get a 40% discount each ( Low Season Only ). A reservation deposit of 20% is required. Remaining balance payable on arrival. Large families & groups are welcome and discounted rates may apply. Quotations available on request. Extended stays possible. POA