Contemporary villa, infinity pool | Designhouse

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A poolside area with lounge chairs and a view of the ocean.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV. There is a glass door leading to a balcony with a view of greenery.
A wooden staircase with a metal handrail leading to a window with a view of greenery.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a view of the ocean, and a balcony.
A modern living room with a glass dining table, a sofa, a TV, and a large window overlooking a pool and greenery.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Infinity pool
    A rare find - unwind in the stunning infinity pool
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Calheta Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Self-parking available
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Arco Da Calheta, Madeira Region
  • Place, Calheta Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Ponta Do Sol Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Funchal Marina
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Airport, Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Calheta

Located in Calheta, this villa is near the beach. Casa das Mudas Arts Center and Ethnographic Museum of Madeira are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Church of Our Lady of Light and Eglise de Faja da Ovelha. Centro Cultural John Dos Passos and Lava Pools are also worth visiting.
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Arco Da Calheta, Madeira Region

What's nearby

  • Calheta Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ponta Do Sol Beach - 12 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Funchal Marina - 37 min drive - 37.1 km
  • Porto Moniz Natural Pools - 38 min drive - 37.9 km
  • CR7 Museum - 38 min drive - 37.9 km

Getting around

  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Sra Maria - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pukiki Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Manifattura Di Gelato - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪A Poita - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Leme Marisqueira - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Contemporary villa, infinity pool | Designhouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Contemporary villa, infinity pool | Designhouse?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Contemporary villa, infinity pool | Designhouse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Contemporary villa, infinity pool | Designhouse?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Contemporary villa, infinity pool | Designhouse located?

Situated near the beach, this villa is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Calheta Beach and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Casa das Mudas Arts Center. Church of Our Lady of Light and Beachside Square are also within 6 miles (10 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. 23 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, quiet location, friendly management
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2026
It’s great to hear that you enjoyed the house and the peaceful location. We’re also glad you had a positive experience with the management team. It was a pleasure having you stay with us, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Location for a Perfect stay!

Perfect Location for a Perfect stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A beautiful house with a magnificent view.

A very beautiful, well kept spacious house with a magnificent view the Atlantic ocean amidst a Palmtree estate. You will find a lot of space for six people, a nice and perfectly equipped kitchen and a very clean place. On demand, the pool can be conveniently warmed up. A perfect place for a leisurely time.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you very much for your nice comments.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice

A nice villa great for a group of friends staying on a hiking trip. Pool is lovely, and when heated is great (you might have to insist that it’s on - we had agreed 26 but when we arrived found the controller, and it was on 19 so wasn’t warm for a few days). Also there seems to be an issue with ants but nothing drastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2025
Thank you for your review. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the villa and that it was a good fit for your hiking trip. It’s great that you liked the pool, and we appreciate your feedback regarding the heating – we’ll ensure this is better managed in the future. We’ll also look into the ant issue to prevent it from becoming a problem for future guests. We hope to welcome you back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

An excellent holiday

Everything was great about this villa: location, cleanliness, pool, facilities, bedrooms, the villa itself. It is in a banana plantation and so peaceful and beautiful. The pool was fabulous and we spent lots of time there and relaxing on the sunbeds. We visited local beaches and swam in the sea. (NB, you do need sea shoes to walk over the pebbles into the sea.) There is a very good local supermarket a few minutes drive away and good restaurants and ice cream parlour at the marina. It was our first visit to Madeira and we found it restful and quiet. Roads were well-maintained and easy to navigate. It was easy to organise this whole experience and definitely use the carhire recommended by the manager. We had a brilliant holiday in the Designhouse and would love to come back.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you for your comments and very useful for future guests. Good to hear that all was good with the car and we certainly hope you choose to come back to the Designhouse.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay with amazing sea view.

The villa was very nice and everyone of our group was very happy with the accommodation, which was exactly like we hoped, when looking at the pictures. Pro: - Amazing region. There is a nice sandy beach, many very good restaurants and a supermarket with a farmacia in very close proximity. - Very spatious villa, which can easily fit 6 or even 7 people. - Kitchenequipment: There is everything you need, even a big Fridge with an ice maker and a good grill outside. Salt, Pepper and other spices are also provided. - Incredible infinity pool with an amazing view. - Very private. The villa is surrounded by palm trees, so nobody can watch the pool area. - You can drive to Funchal in around 30 minutes, but there is lots to do in the area, so there often isnt a need to. - There are lots of english and portuguese books and boardgames as well as bluetooth speekers provided. Con: - No air conditioning and mosquito nets, so you have to live with either sleeping in a hot environment or getting stung quite often. - There are 3-4 cats, which like to come to the villa and sometimes also bring mice or little lizzards with them. They are quite friendly, but if you are afraid of free roaming cats or have an allergie this might be of interest to you. They will leave if you scare them away with water or something, but they will always come back. - The interior was a bit old school for our taste and a few things need fixing, like a crack in the wall or some of the tiles outside.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2023
Dear Marius, Thank you for your thoughtful review of our villa. We're thrilled to hear that the accommodation lived up to your expectations and that you enjoyed the many pros our villa offers, from its fantastic location to the well-equipped kitchen and the stunning infinity pool. Your feedback encourages us to maintain the high standards we aim for. We appreciate your constructive feedback regarding the absence of air conditioning and the occasional presence of cats, and we'll explore ways to address these concerns. We also take your comments about the interior and maintenance to heart and will work on improvements. It was our pleasure to host you, and we hope you consider returning to experience an even better stay in the future. If you have any further suggestions or require assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out. Warm regards, António
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Villa mit Meerblick

Schönes , geräumiges Ferienhaus, komplett ausgestattet.Kleiner Hof mit steiler Einfahrt nur für Kleinwagen geeignet,man kann aber bedenkenlos auf der Straße parken.Sehr sauber, schöne große Terrasse mit erwärmten Pool und Blick auf den Atlantik - auch von jedem Balkon und den Zimmern.Gute Lage für alle Ausflüge.Sehr empfehlenswert!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2025
Thank you very much for your kind words! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the spacious, fully equipped holiday home, the beautiful terrace with the heated pool, and the stunning views of the Atlantic from the balconies and rooms. We appreciate your note about the parking and are glad you found the location convenient for excursions. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Traumhaft

Wunderbare Tage in sehr schönem Anwesen in ruhiger Lage, bestens zur Erholung geeignet! Wiederholung wert!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2026
Thank you for your kind words!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Traumhaft!

Wir hatten einen super Aufenthalt. Traumhafte Lage des Hauses mit einmaligem Ausblick. Sehr freundliche und zuvorkommende Agentur.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2020
Vielen danke
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

OK

Folgendes können wir berichten ... Leider konnten wir das große Schlafzimmer während des gesamten Aufenthaltes über 2 Wochen nicht nutzen, da dort eine Ungezieferbekämpfung durchgeführt wurde. Uns wurden hierfür die Kosten für die Poolheizung erlassen. Leider heizte der Pool nicht weiter als 21 Grad auf. In der zweiten Woche gab es in der Nachbarschaft ein großes Feuer und der Pool war dann zudem auch noch sehr stark mit Asche verschmutzt. Eine Reinigung erfolgte trotz Bitte leider nicht. Am vorletzen Tag stand der Gärtner ab 9:00 mit der Motorsäge im Garten ... wir wollten sowieso einen Ausflug machen. Es gab öfter mal Ameisen in der Küche. Wenn man nichts offen stehen lässt kommen diese aber nicht mehr zu Besuch. Wir werden der Agentur "Our Madeira" noch ein Schreiben zusenden. Mal sehen ob dort auf Kulanz etwas zurück erstattet wird. Alles in Allem ist das Haus und die Ausstattung von sehr guter Qualität und sehr schön ; könnte allerdings eine Renovierung gebrauchen. Die Lage ist absolut traumhaft !
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Es war sehr bedauerlich, dass es ein Problem im Haus gab, das die Nutzung des Hauptschlafzimmers nicht erlaubte, und deshalb haben wir Ihnen angeboten, in eine alternative Villa zu ziehen. Da Sie sich für einen Aufenthalt entschieden haben, haben wir angeboten, den Pool kostenlos zu heizen. Dann ist die Poolpumpe in Ihrer zweiten Woche ausgefallen und wir haben sofort den Pooltechniker geschickt, um das Problem zu beheben. Sie haben erst beim Auschecken gemeldet, dass das Wasser nicht die gewünschte Temperatur erreicht hat. Für eine Lösung ist es zu spät. Wir haben auch den Pool gereinigt, um die durch das Feuer verursachte Asche zu beseitigen. Feuerasche kann für einige Tage in der Luft sein, daher können wir nur annehmen, dass dies das Problem war. Wir freuen uns, dass Sie insgesamt Ihren Aufenthalt genossen haben. Leider passieren manchmal Dinge, die sich unserer unmittelbaren Kontrolle entziehen. Vielen Dank für Ihre Kommentare.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular villa and location. Off the beaten track which suits us. Wrll equipped, Very special!

Spectacular and faultless villa. Totally reccommend !! Five stars and more.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Great. Thank you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Superschöne Villa in bester Lage

Wir haben 10 wunderschöne Tage in dieser hervorragend ausgestatteten Villa verbracht. Die Inneneinrichtung ist toll, es fehlt an nichts betreffend Küchengeräten und -Utensilien. Der Aussenbereich bietet genügend Schatten und ist hervorragend und hochwertig möbliert. Gerne wieder!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2020
Thank you very much indeed for your comments. We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back some day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A piece of paradise in Madeira

We considered ourselves very fortunate to be able to rent this beautiful villa. A stunning location within a banana plantation and the ability to pick ripe oranges for our breakfast juice was simply wonderful. Having the pool heated was essential at the time we went and enabled us to enjoy many hours of fun. The view from the villa is quite exceptional, and being blessed with hot sun for our stay made the experience all the more delightful. Close proximity to the seafront and some supermarkets, whilst being nestled in a quiet and picturesque location is not always a balance you can find but this villa ticked all our boxes. We can recommend without reservation!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you very much for your feedback. Your comments are very much appreciated.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Grandiose Unterkunft zum Relaxen

Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt in diesem besonderen Ferienhaus jede Sekunde genossen! Der Pool mit Blick zum Meer ist traumhaft. Das gleiche gilt für die Schlafzimmer. Einzigartig schön.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Vielan Danke.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Vacances en familles

Très belle villa bien située dans un cadre calme, magnifique et sans vis-à-vis. A noter qu'il manque quelques accessoires comme des tasses à café ou encore un meuble pour poser ses affaires dans la salle de bain du bas. Sinon nous avons passé un très agréable séjour.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Merci Beaucoup.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Exeptionnel! Difficile de trouver mieux!

Cette maison est un paradis. La vue est a coupé le souffle avec aucun vis à vis, au milieu des bananes et en plus une vue incroyable sur l'océan. La maison est très grande avec toutes les commodités! La piscine est parfaite et demander le supplément pour la chauffer à été une bonne idée. On était en plein hiver et on se sentait en plein été, piscine et bronzette possible! Magique! Caletha n'est pas loin pour y faire des courses et boire un verre et manger.( 20 min à pied ou 3 min en voiture).Je recommande vivement cette adresse. Merci à toute l'équipe!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Merci Beaucoup! Thank you very much for your great comments. We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay in Designhouse.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Exceptional!!

We had a lovely time. Great to return. Very interesting house with lots of artistic touches. Memorable.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you for your comments
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing!

Fantastic holiday villa. We had our honeymoon here and it couldn't have been more perfect. The villa has everything you need and the views are stunning. We would definitely come back here for another holiday!
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Congratulations to you both. Thank you for your comments and hope you manage to return one day.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Superbe location

Location conforme aux annonces : propre, spacieuse, bien située. Proche des sentiers de randonnée, des bateaux pour se balader avec les dauphins et d'Helmut et ses parapentes. Nous avons passé 10 jours à 6 sans soucis. Un merci à l'équipe de Our Madeira pour sa réactivité et ses réponses pertinentes à toutes nos questions
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Merci Beaucoup! Delighted you enjoyed Designhouse and its location. Thanks also for your kind comments about our company - Our Madeira.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful house with a stunning view!

We have just spent a wonderful week at this house and are already hoping to return again one day. Madeira is a beautiful island and this house near Calheta has one of the most stunning views I have ever encountered. The house itself is beautifully set out with everything we could have asked for....a real home from home and incredibly spacious. Our Madeira and Vanda in particular were very helpful. I fully recommend this property!
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you very much. We look forward to your next visit.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

You won't be dissapointed

An absolute gem of a house in a stunning location and Island! This was our first visit to Madeira and we absolutely loved it and will make it our regular place to holiday. So much better and nearer than the Caribbean! The design house was perfect for our stay and the images are a good representation of what you get. It is new, modern, well equipped and set in lovely grounds with stunning sea views and no near neighbours. A car is a must in our opinion as it is not easy to walk to local bars/restaurants although a taxi would suffice. The management company were a delight to deal with and the car booking company they suggested worked out perfectly. Thumbs up from us!
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Well that is a great review for Designhouse and your comments about our management company, OurMadeira, is very much appreciated. We are glad that you will be a regular visitor to Madeira. Thank you very much indeed.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

What a great stay!

Our overal impression is GREAT and more than word can say. Close to the airport and all facilities, the house is really confortable, very clean and well equipped. Due to its location, you are pretty close to all main sites to visit in Madeira. The pool will be really appreciated by everybody (2 adults & 3 children) specially after a long walk in the Levadas. Don't hesitate to rent this house for your holidays!
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you very much.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Incredible

We have just had two wonderful weeks in the design house. The villa itself is just gorgeous, from nearly every window you can see the sea! Really comfortable and modern with everything you need and more. It is exactly as it looks in the photos. From booking the villa to arriving, everything was made easy and effortless by the staff involved. The pool is beautiful and my children loved splashing around in it. A car is definitely needed, you can walk to the beach but you would need to be super fit as the hill back to the villa is immense!! We booked a car through the management company which was great. The car company picked us up from the airport and drove us a short distance away to their offices where we picked up our car. I would highly recommend the service. The Island is so beautiful that having car will allow you to explore the amazing things there are to see, of which there are many. The only thing I would suggest that could improve the villa is air con in the bedrooms or at least fans. It does get very hot! We have had a wonderful holiday and will most defintitely return to the little piece of heaven that is the desgn house.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you for your lovely review and kind comments. We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay in the Design House.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing!

The villa is about 20 mins walk away from Calheta, which is a lovely harbour with a good supermarket and a hand full of nice and very friendly restaurants. The villa itself is superb: very well specced out (it had absolutely everything you could think of!) and hugely spacious. A lot of the equipment is brand new and the villa itself is only a few years old. The outside space and pool are fantastic with really comfortable sunbeds and outdoor furniture. We have stayed in a lot of villas and this is by far the best we've stayed in and will definitely be back. We have already recommended the villa to at least 3 other couples in the 6 days we've been back home.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you very much for your super review. This is new to the rental market and so all positve reviews are greatly appreciated. We have to agree in that it really is a super house, great location and very well appointed. Thank you.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Nice villa with spectacular view!

Nice villa with plenty of space and modern interior. The main attractions are the view and nice infinity pool. The villa has everything you need: complete kitchen, games, books and a playstation... we have never seen anything like it. Also within a few minutes you are in Calheta to buy your groceries or visit a restaurant or the beach. Would recommend it anytime!
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you very much for your super review - our first one. This is very important for us as the house has only recently entered the holiday rentals market. We think it is a special house and we are glad that you also thought so. Thank you for your recomendation.
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