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

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A well-manicured garden with topiary trees and hedges, a clear view of the cityscape in the background, and a signboard with information.
A living room with two brown leather sofas, a coffee table, and a staircase.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a tiled deck, and a view of the ocean and hills.
A stone gazebo with benches, surrounded by a white fence and potted plants.
A two-story house with a swimming pool and a staircase leading to the upper floor.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Ribeira Brava, Madeira
  • Place, Ethnographic Museum of Madeira
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Ribeira Brava
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Funchal Marina
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    ‪34 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).
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Supervision when using the pool.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Please ask.
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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

Property Registration Number 93109/AL
Property # 431303
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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

Ribeira Brava

Located in Ribeira Brava, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. Funchal Marina and Henriques & Henriques Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Centro Cultural John Dos Passos 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/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Ribeira Brava, Madeira

What's nearby

  • Ethnographic Museum of Madeira - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • beach near Ribeira Brava - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Ponta Do Sol Beach - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Funchal Marina - 19 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Lido Bathing Complex - 21 min drive - 18.6 km

Getting around

  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Palm Spot - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪AVENIDA GastroPub & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tabūu - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Small House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Caprice - ‬10 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Large Luxury Villa, Heated Pool, Games/Gym Room, Sea and Mountain Views?

As of 19 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Large Luxury Villa, Heated Pool, Games/Gym Room, Sea and Mountain Views on 8 May 2027 start from £1,005, 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.

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Large Luxury Villa, Heated Pool, Games/Gym Room, Sea and Mountain Views?

On-site parking is available at the 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 Centro Cultural John Dos Passos and Ponta Do Sol Beach. Cabo Girao and Cascata dos Anjos are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 53 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good property with a lot of space. Good sized rooms and well equipped. Nice location overlooking the sea and hills. Easy walking distance to two good restaurants and not too far to walk to the town centre.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2025
We arrived on the island on the same day as the guests to the happy sound of rain. It did not last long and in 2 days we were back to sun and hazy clouds coming of the sea. Thank you for your review. Guests left something behind and is scheduled for return when we get home.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Feb 2025
Hello Thank you for your review. The instructions we send to all guests tells you how to switch from solar to electricity water heating 30 mins gives you a full tank of hot water eg 380 litres. You are told the maximum power consumption is 40 AMPs or 9.600 Watts (this what is normally supplied to T3,s). Hence when you are using too much electricity and you turn something else on the circuit breaker will switch the supply off. This is also explained to you in our instructions.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr 2024
Thank you for your review. Anyone reading this we suggest double cable car booking for the Palace and Botanical gardens as this is the cheapest way to visit these attractions. You need to start early as this would be a full day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jan 2022
Thank you for your review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Feb 2024
Thank you for your review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Non Heated Pool

I selected the property because of heated pool, however this was not the case, the surrounding sea was warmer, life buoy in unsafe condition, taxis will not use driveway ( too steep), no cushions for sunbeds, door stops in front of WC cause injury to foot, cooker dangerous frying pan toppled of gas ring spilling hot oil, does not get the sun by the pool until 11AM
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun 2025
We have tried all types of seats and benches but none seem to servive for very long. Either guests brake them, missunderstand them, or leave them out in bad weather. Sun umbrellers last about a month.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov 2024
There was a slip up with the villa instructions for arrival but were sorted by telephone guest offered refund for one day but never submitted there bank details for return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2024
Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov 2023
Thank you

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