Villa - Santa Cruz

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A balcony with lounge chairs and a table, overlooking a garden with trees and flowers.
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A hallway with a wooden floor leading to an outdoor area with a table and chairs, and candles along the path.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden chair, a painting, and a view of the outdoors.
A golf course with multiple fairways, sand bunkers, and a forested area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • 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.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz
  • Place, Palmeiras Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Aquaparque Madeira
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Machico Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Santa Cruz

Located in Santa Cruz, this apartment is near theme parks and by the sea. Reserva Natural da Rocha do Navio and Pico Das Pedras reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include CR7 Museum and Aquaparque Madeira. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Madeira Stadium or 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 horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Santa Cruz

What's nearby

  • Palmeiras Beach - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Aquaparque Madeira - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Forte de Nossa Senhora do Amparo - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Machico Beach - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Igreja Matriz de Machico - 7 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maré Alta - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bites & Beer By Coral - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Talhadas - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Delta Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪O Galã - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa - Santa Cruz pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Villa - Santa Cruz?

As of 2 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa - Santa Cruz on 6 Jan 2027 start from £587, 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 Villa - Santa Cruz?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Villa - Santa Cruz?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa - Santa Cruz?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Villa - Santa Cruz located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within 3 miles (5 km) of Palmeiras Beach, Forte de Nossa Senhora do Amparo and Igreja Matriz de Machico. Aquaparque Madeira and Machico Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Anna was the ultimate hostess. Her home was spotless and well cared for. The kitchen was well equipped, she offered suggestions of what to do and local restaurants to visit. The view was amazing and there was a very nice outdoor space to relax in. The personal touches made us feel welcome and at home. We would recommend and if ever coming back, we’d stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely welcome and beautiful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2025
boa noite d.Helena foi um prazer recebelos muito obrigada gostaria de saber se me pode mandar uma foto para por no site eu masque a sua cara com os meus cuprimentos Ana
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anna is a wonderful host. Communication was excellent, Anna responds right away with clear instructions. Check in was simple and straightforward and her property provides an excellent base to explore beautiful Madeira. The house is clean and comfortable with all the amenities you could need, the garden is a beautiful place to relax and Anna welcomes you with some delicious local delicacies. We had a wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2026
Bonjour, Votre message me touche particulièrement, et sachez que ce fut un véritable plaisir de vous accueillir. Je serais sincèrement ravie de vous recevoir à nouveau. Alors surtout, revenez quand vous le souhaitez, vous serez toujours les bienvenus ! Merci encore pour votre confiance et pour avoir pris le temps de partager votre expérience par vos mots et cette belle note ! A très bientôt je l'espère, Anna
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10/10 Excellent

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Short holiday

Anna the host was extremely friendly and helpful, the property was clean. Location is great, close to the airport. Highly recommend this place
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov 2023
Hi Andrea, Thanks a lot for your comment, i hope to have the oportunity to see you again ! Sincerely yours
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10/10 Excellent

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

Everything was great as on the pictures

The place is very nice the view was fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2024
Je vous remercie au plaisir de vous revoir!! Anna
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding hospitality at exceptional 5-star home

We loved every minute of our stay here and look forward to one day returning. Owner and property manager very friendly and accommodating to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. Highly recommend if staying here to rent car for short drives to the other locations around island for activities. Being near airport was not big deal we live just as near one where we are from and actually went down to do some plane spotting from awesome point.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2025
je vous remercie ce très agréable de recevoir décommenterai comme ca j'espère vous recevoir a nouveau avec plaisir cordialement Anna
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice & comfortable place to rest. Welcome is great. A rental car is mandatory as the place is located at 7mn from the city center by car but walking is not an option. We really enjoyed our stay and were able to visit the island as well as Porto Santo island. Great memories and we felt like at home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great house in Madeira

The house have a excellent localization, good accommodation and a magnificent view. Also, the manager is very kind, flexible and incredible person. I recommend this house.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
I am delighted with so much praise and thank you, it will be a great pleasure for me to welcome you again. Anna
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent stay, 10/10 recommend. Very clean and well maintained, beautiful views. Host was easy to communicate with, responsive, and had lots of thoughtful touches (local fruit, water, etc). Well stocked kitchen for cooking. Would recommend a car, but that’s true for most of Madeira.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic holiday on Madeira

We had a holiday on Madeira in May and stayed in Anna's house for 10 days. Anna, the hostess, is a very nice and hospitable lady, and so is her helper, Eli. The house is very clean, and the kitchen is exceptionally well-equipped with everything you could possibly need. The view from the garden is breathtaking. It's just a few minutes' drive from the airport and the pretty seaside village of Santa Cruz. A local snack bar, frequented by locals, is within a two-minute walk.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun 2025
bonjour monsieur Stephen je vous remercie pou votre gentillesse et je vous accueillerai a nouveau avec plaisir cordialement Anna
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10/10 Excellent

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amazing vacation with friends

Me and my classmates and some friends rented this amazing house for a week. We felt very welcomed from the first moment we entered the house. The host had little gifts and water for us ready and the house was very very clean. We had a very relaxed time in the house eating on the terrace or relaxing in the garden after exploring the beautiful island.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jan 2025
je vous recevrai a nouveau avec plaisir merci Ana
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly & Hospitable

We felt very welcome. Anna had baked us a cake, put water and milk in the fridge and lots of fruit ready on the tabel for us. The appartement was very clean and very completely equipped. Anna is very friendly and helpful and communication with Anna was good. We would have liked a bit more privacy, but besides that everything was perfect. We thoroughly recommend Anna's place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jan 2025
je vous remercie je vous recevrai a nouveau avec plaisir Ana
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10/10 Excellent

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

Madeira Adventure

We stayed for 10 days in the property as a base to explore Madeira. The property was perfect for all 5 of us, lots of space, well equipped and immaculate. Anna is the host and is the loveliest person. She had baked us xakes for our arrival and supplied us with extra beach towels when needed. She also provided basic food and fruit., lots of advice about the area including a local farmers market we would never have known about. We loved our stay and visited most of the island. I would highly recommend this accomodation as a hub for exploring the island.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jan 2025
je vous remercie je vous a nouveau avec plaisir Ana
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10/10 Excellent

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What a perfect location to explore Madeira.

We stayed in the apartment for 6 nights. It was an excellent location for a night out in Santa Cruz. Virtually a 5min walk from the house (5min drive to Machico town, Santa Cruz airport 7min drive) and many other popular locations in Funchal city (less than 25-30min drive to Angels fall, 25 fontes falls, Skywalk and other few attractions). The house has a great atmosphere and makes for a nice place to unwind after a long day of exploring the city and Anna left plenty of useful information about the area and points of interest. The apartment was immaculate with modern furnishings to an excellent standard. There were special touches such as toiletries situated in the bathroom. In addition, the kitchen facilities were excellent with all utilities required should you wish a quiet dining with family. Anna kindly left some welcome snacks for us. The house has tea, coffee etc… The house was very spacious and as described could fit 6 people adequately. Anna was very helpful and kind and we could contact her very easily. (She would always reply within half an hour) Highly recommended property and keen to pursue furth bookings!! FIVE STAR RATING!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jan 2023
Bonjour, Je vous remercie pour votre appréciation qui me touche. Je vous recevraient a nouveau avec grand plaisir. Vous êtes une famille très agréable. Anna De Sousa.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Very comfortable stay but you definitely need a car!

The house is lovely, I was a bit disappointed to find it wasn’t the whole house- I was looking forward to waking up to the view from that lovely balcony, however, we had most of the downstairs part of the building. The beds were comfortable with duvets and blankets available. The lounge/ dining room had a good sized table for family of 6, unfortunately there wasn’t enough comfortable sofas for everyone to lounge around as there was only a leather sofa to sit 2. The lounge would benefit from having standard lamps rather than just the 6 bulb chandelier which we found to be far too bright to relax in. The kitchen is well fitted out with various sizes of pans, a huge assortment of crockery and cutlery, except for a bread knife, considering how much fresh bread is eaten here that would’ve been appreciated. It would have been very helpful to have a folder with useful information eg instructions for ovens, dishwasher, washing machine, what rubbish to put in each bin, etc. Due to the very hilly location and lack of reliable buses, I would definitely recommend hiring a car as we wasted 2 days walking up and down the hill and waiting on buses which didn’t arrive, much to out teenagers disgust!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Exceptionally clean, well equipped holiday let near Santa Cruz.

Anna,the host, together with her very capable housekeeper,Bela and maintenance/gardener Gerberto have created an exceptionally clean, well-equipped let. The kitchen has all you need and more, beds are comfortable, towels and linen fresh, the showers are hot and powerful, there is WIFI, TV and enclosed car-parking. We were greeted with fresh flowers and treats, including a typical Maderian cake home-baked by Bela. The proximity to the airport is not an issue. However, there are a few issues. The house is set up as a series of apartments, at least one that appears to be a permanent let. One does not have exclusive use of the building. You need to specify the number of rooms and beds needed when you book to avoid confusion. There are approx. 12 steps down from the car park to the entrance which could be problematic for some.The 'dropped pin' which shows the accommodation as one minute from the beach is very misleading. The accommodation is over 40 minutes, of a difficult uphill walk along a busy road without a footpath for most of the way. The BBQ is upstairs in the car park and would appear as never commissioned. These may appear trivial issues, when appraising such a wonderful holiday let, but they need to be addressed as they are very traumatic to find on arrival after a long stressful travel time.The attention to cleanliness and the follow-up help, provided almost instantly, when needed, is exemplary. Thank you Anna, Bela and Gerberto for a wonderful stay. We recommend!!
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov 2023
Thank your for your comment ! Hope to see you again. Anna
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Geschmackvoll eingerichtete große Ferienwohnung mit 3 Schlafzimmern für jeweils 2 Personen und 2 Bäder. Die Vermieterin ist sehr nett, Kommunikation nur auf Französisch oder Portugiesisch, was mit dem Handyübersetzer gut funktioniert hat. Bei unserer Anreise war alles da, was man für den Anfang braucht, sogar Brot und Butter, selbstgemachte Marmelade, regionaler Honig und Früchte, Kaffee und Tee. Tagsüber kann man den Flugzeugen beim Starten zusehen, es ist aber keine Lärmbelästigung. Nachts ist dort oben absolute Ruhe. Für unseren Mietwagen war im Objekt ein Stellplatz. Wir waren zu dritt und haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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« Un séjour inoubliable à Madère (à 6 dont quatre enfants justes majeurs!) ! Un immense merci à Anna pour son accueil exceptionnel, sa gentillesse et toute la bienveillance dont elle a fait preuve tout au long de notre séjour. Sa présence attentive et ses petites attentions chaleureuses nous ont fait nous sentir immédiatement comme à la maison. Le logement était parfait, très propre et idéalement situé pour découvrir cette île magnifique. Anna a su rendre notre expérience encore plus belle. Nous recommandons vivement cette adresse à tous les voyageurs et nous y reviendrons avec un immense plaisir ! »
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2026
Bonjour Nicolas, Merci du fond du coeur pour votre commentaire et pour cette excellente note ! Je suis ravie que vous ayez apprécié votre séjour dans mon hébergement et que vous ayez passé un agréable moment. Votre satisfaction est ma plus belle récompense ! Ce fut un réel plaisir de vous accueillir, et j'espère avoir le plaisir de vous recevoir à nouveau prochainement. A très bientôt et encore merci pour votre confiance ! Anna
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Wir hatten einen großartigen Aufenthalt in Santa Cruz bei Anna, die Kommunikation lief in der Vorbereitung gut und auch während des Urlaubs. Im Haus wurde an alles gedacht, sogar einen Getränketurm gab es. Kleine Aufmerksamkeiten warteten in der Küche im Kühlschrank auf uns. Zum Kochen gab es Gewürze und vielfältiges Geschirr!Man hat viel Platz in der Wohnung genießen können. Handtücher, gemütliche Betten und saubere Badezimmer erwarteten uns. Die Nähe zum Flughafen war kein Problem, man konnte die Flugzeuge landen und starten sehen und hinsichtlich des Geräuschepegels war es überraschend leise. Gern wieder und hoffentlich bis bald.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2026
Bonjour Martin, je vous remercie pour votre commentaire qui me touche beaucoup. Ce fut un vrai plaisir de vous accueillir, je suis ravie de savoir que vous avez apprécié votre séjour ainsi que l'appartement. J'espère avoir le plaisir de vous accueillir vous, votre famille ou vos amis très prochainement ! A très bientôt Anna
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10/10 Excellent

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Un très bon adresse à Madère. La maison est très bien situé et très bien entretenue. La propriétaire est adorable et très serviable, elle a des bons plans pour les visites de l’île. Une perle rare, je recommande vivement cette maison.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Un immense merci à Anna pour son accueil exceptionnel ! Si vous cherchez un endroit où séjourner, ne cherchez plus. Anna est une hôte formidable, chaleureuse, bienveillante, toujours souriante et à l'écoute. Dès l'arrivée, de délicates attentions attendent les voyageurs et donnent immédiatement le sourire.L'appartement est magnifique, décoré avec beaucoup de goût, parfaitement équipé et d'une propreté irréprochable. Tout est impeccable. Il offre une vue à couper le souffle, et le jardin est un véritable petit coin de paradis, entretenu avec passion.Anna aime profondément son île et prend le temps de partager ses meilleures adresses : marchés locaux, les plus belles balades et tous ces petits trésors que seuls les habitants connaissent. Elle ne ménage jamais ses efforts pour faire plaisir à ses voyageurs et leur faire vivre un séjour authentique et inoubliable.Mais au-delà de ce lieu magnifique, c'est surtout sa personnalité qui marque les esprits. Sa gentillesse, sa générosité, sa disponibilité et son sourire permanent ont profondément touché toute la famille. Les voyageurs arrivent chez elle comme de simples visiteurs et repartent avec le sentiment d'avoir rencontré une personne exceptionnelle.Grâce à elle, ce séjour à Madère restera gravé dans les mémoires comme une parenthèse enchantée. Ceux qui auront la chance de séjourner chez Anna repartiront sans aucun doute avec de merveilleux souvenirs et l'envie d'y revenir.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2026
Bonjour Lionel, Un immense merci pour votre si gentil commentaire ! Je suis vraiment heureuse de savoir que vous avez apprécié votre séjour et que vous vous êtes sentis bien chez moi. Lire votre retour me fait particulièrement plaisir, car je mets beaucoup de coeur à faire de chaque séjour un moment agréable et à faire en sorte que mes voyageurs se sentent comme à la maison, Ce fut un vrai plaisir de vous accueillir, je garderai un excellent souvenir de votre passage. Je serai ravie de pouvoir vous recevoir à nouveau lors d'une prochaine escapade. Encore merci pour votre confiance, votre gentillesse et d'avoir pris le temps de partager votre expérience. Au plaisir de vous revoir très bientôt ! Anna
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10/10 Excellent

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Wir haben uns so wohl gefühlt, das wir unbedingt noch einmal hin möchten. Die Wohnung und die Lage der Wohnung waren sehr gut und Anna ist eine hervorragende Gastgeberin. Vielen Dank für die schöne Zeit Anna.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2026
Quel bonheur de lire votre message ! merci du fond du coeur pour ces si gentils mots. Je suis vraiment heureuse de savoir que vous vous êtes sentis comme chez vous. C'est exactement ce que je souhaite offrir à mes voyageurs, un endroit ou l'on se sent bien, ou l'on peut profiter pleinement et créer de beaux souvenirs. Merci encore pour votre confiance et pour avoir pris le temps de partager cette si belle expérience. A très bientôt, je l'espère, revenez quand vous voulez, vous serez toujours les bienvenus ! Anna
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10/10 Excellent

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Die Unterkunft war wirklich super sauber und sehr gepflegt. Es hat uns an nichts gefehlt – alles, was man braucht, war vorhanden. Außerdem ist die Lage hervorragend und sehr praktisch. Besonders hervorheben möchten wir die Gastgeberin: Sie ist eine sehr, sehr herzliche und freundliche Person, bei der man sich sofort willkommen fühlt. Absolut empfehlenswert!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2026
Bonjour, Votre message me touche particulièrement, et sachez que ce fut un véritable plaisir de vous accueillir. Je serai sincèrement ravie de vous recevoir à nouveau. Alors surtout, revenez quand vous voulez, vous serez toujours les bienvenus. Merci pour votre confiance et pour avoir pris le temps de partager votre expérience. A très bientôt, je l'espère ! Anna
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10/10 Excellent

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Sehr schöne Ferienwohnung mit einer ser netten Gastgeberin. Alles sauber und sehr gut ausgestattet. Ein wunderschöner Blick auf das Meer und einen Teil der Landebahn .
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2026
Bonjour, Merci pour votre commentaire et pour cette excellente note ! Ce fut un réel plaisir de vous accueillir, et j'espère avoir le plaisir de vous recevoir à nouveau prochainement. A très bientôt et encore merci pour votre confiance ! Anna
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10/10 Excellent

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Ja alles in Ordnung nur Betten sind zu hart.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025
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