Fortress Home II - In the historic center of Funchal

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A balcony with a table, chairs, a bottle of wine, and a red umbrella.
A table with two wine glasses and a bottle of wine, set on a balcony with a view of a hillside and buildings.
A modern bedroom with a wooden bed, bedside tables, a built-in wardrobe, and a small kitchenette.
A dining area with a table set for two, including plates, glasses, cutlery, and a green placemat.
A modern living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a view of a mountain and palm trees through large windows.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Your gateway to the great outdoors
    Guests love the location for its easy national park access.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Funchal Marina

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Free internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Non-smoking
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Funchal, Madeira Region
  • Place, Praca do Municipio
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Funchal Marina
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, CR7 Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Dining area

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About the area

Funchal

Located by the ocean, this holiday home is in Sao Pedro, a neighbourhood in Funchal. Church of Sao Pedro and Fort of Sao Tiago are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Funchal Marina and Blandy's Wine Lodge. CR7 Museum and Funchal Municipal Garden are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Funchal, Madeira Region

What's nearby

  • Plaza Madeira - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Praca do Municipio - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Funchal Marina - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • CR7 Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Funchal Farmers Market - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Desarma - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Arrifes Café e Mercearia - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rise & Dine - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pans & Company - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Trigal - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Fortress Home II - In the historic center of Funchal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Fortress Home II - In the historic center of Funchal?

As of 30 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fortress Home II - In the historic center of Funchal on 28 Jan 2027 start from £325, 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 Fortress Home II - In the historic center of Funchal?

Self-parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at Fortress Home II - In the historic center of Funchal?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fortress Home II - In the historic center of Funchal?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fortress Home II - In the historic center of Funchal located?

Located in Sao Pedro, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Santa Clara Monastery, Funchal Marina and CR7 Museum. Quinta das Cruzes Museum and Holy Trinity Church are just steps away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 119 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Reasonable price for a lovely clean and bright apartment centrally-located in Funchal. Gorgeous sea views over the port and lovely terrace areas. Double bed with ensuite and lounge area with sofa bed. Large TV too. Highly recommend. Responsive host. Steep hill to property as with all of madeira but good exercise).
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A delightful condo perched on a hill with mountain views of sparkling nights. I love to cook so kitchen was well equipped. Bed comfortable and shower great. Loved the outdoor deck for that glass of wine at light turn. Thanks for the great communication. Warning. You need to be a rock star driver getting up to their place then a spacial expert in parking in the garage. It’s 10 minutes down down to the town. Loved the hike.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review! 😊 We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the views, the well-equipped kitchen, the comfortable bed, and the outdoor deck. We’re also glad that our communication helped make your stay a pleasant one. As you mentioned, the road and garage can be a little challenging, but we hope the beautiful surroundings and the wonderful hikes made it all worthwhile! It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back to Madeira in the future! 🌿☀️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to be in Funchal

The position is good to reach every part of the island and quite close to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was close to the center and the marine. The apartment was excellent, with a great view. The only disadventage was the narrow street and the garage, because it was hard to park there, but 100m downhill was a cheap car park, so you can park there. We enjoyed our stay a lot. It was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2026
Thank you for your lovely review! 😊 We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the apartment, its beautiful views, and its convenient location close to the city center and marina. We understand that the narrow street and garage can make parking a little challenging, and we appreciate you sharing the alternative parking option with future guests. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back to Madeira in the future! 🌿☀️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place

We stayed there for 4 days only but it was great.the location the view was very nice. It was great to sit on evening after all day hiking and just relax and watch the town from the top as qell as big ships coming and going from port. Thank You for all service. Amazing place!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was perfect.
Stayed 16 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice Apartment

Nice apartment…. Everything nice and clean and comfortable. Would have been nice to have Air conditioning as we did struggle to sleep at night… We are fairly fit 60 year olds and managed to walk up and down the very step road twice a day sometimes 3 times.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful view

The apartment was very spacious The view is really marvelous and we loved staying on the terrace resting after are walking around. The area is very quite no noises at all. It takes 15 minutes to walk downtown You have to like walking up and down, but Madeira is all like this
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was great for two of us for one week. Access and communications were good. Shower was hot with adequate power. Bed was comfortable. Kitchen could do with some essentials, seasoning, oil, vinegar etc. but we ate out in the main. Town easy to access, 10 minutes downhill. Slower coming back uphill! We especially enjoyed watching the cruise liners come in and out of the harbour. Madeira/Funchal does have extremely steep narrow roads which you should be aware of if renting a vehicle. We hired a motorbike and were grateful for the garage space. Getting a car into the space would have been interesting!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Only a few things to note...

The location is beautiful. Yes: You will hike up and down but you will love the space, the view, the cleanliness. The friendliness of the man who checked us in and the accommodation of an earlier check-in. The water pressure in the shower and the inability for it to get truly hot are our only real concerns. I imagine the hosts will work on this.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Away from the English weather

We chose this property having done a lot of searching, and we were not disappointed . It was very modern and well equipped. The view over Funchal and the harbour was marvellous, and it kept us glued for hours. We really enjoyed our 4 weeks, particularly because the weather was so good. We decided not to rent a car so it was quite an effort to walk up to the property. You need to be fit as the last 2 climbs are very steep, besides the roads and steps before you even get to them. Judite and Rui were very helpful when our friend visited us.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you very much Anthony & Anne. You have been very special guests for us. Was my pleasureto meet and host you! Welcome here anytime you would like to came back. I Wish you all the best! Judite & Rui
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Good stay with just a few little things to improve

We stayed in the flat for four days and really loved the incredible view from the living room. Absolutely perfect for exploring the city by night - the walk to the apartment from the inner city is just a few minutes. Driving there is a little adventure. The street might seem scary because it is very steep but just go for it! The flat was not quite as nice as it looks on the pictures and the kitchen is rather dark as it is in the back of the flat with only a little window. The parking garage is very nice as is the living room. For cleanliness it was alright even though we found some hair in the sink when we arrived and it would have been nice to have a new sponge in the kitchen (the one we had has definitely been used for a while). Over all a solid choice for staying in Funchal for a few days!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Crazy Location

The apartment itself was lovely…very clean and tastefully decorated, and it met almost all of my needs. Finding and getting to the apartment was insane. The only way to get to it is to drive up a narrow one way street/hill the WRONG way. And the hill is so steep it’s like being on a roller coaster. Once you make it up the hill, you drive along a very narrow alleyway to get to the apartment and garage. The rental car I was in sustained damage from scraping the cement wall opposite the garage. If you stay here and rent a car, do yourself a favor and get the smallest one you can. The apartment also has no air conditioning or window screens. It is close enough to the harbor/town that you can walk, but beware of those hills coming home! Judite was lovely and responsive. I only wish she had been more proactive in giving me directions to the apartment, knowing I was driving a rental from the airport.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
La chambre était super! La vue était vraiment magnifique. Toutefois, il y avait un peu une odeur de moisissure dans la salle de bain. Je recommande cet endroit:)
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eine sehr schöne Ferienwohnung mit allem was man für den Aufenthalt benötigt. Der Kontakt zu Judite was sehr angenehm und sie war jederzeit erreichbar bei Fragen. Ein traumhafter Ausblick vom Balkon aus machte den abendlichen Drink zu einem Schauspiel! Die Straße, die man Tür FeWo hochfahren muss ist sehr steil und braucht etwas Mut. Jedenfalls bei mir Insgesamt war der Aufenthalt ein Traum!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊 I’m delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay, the apartment, and especially the breathtaking views from the balcony. It was a pleasure communicating with you and helping make your holiday as enjoyable as possible. As you mentioned, the road up to the apartment can be a little challenging, but I’m so glad that the beautiful setting made it all worthwhile! Thank you for choosing our apartment, and I hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Madeira someday! 🌿☀️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Parken in der Garage erfordert sehr gute Fahrkünste und ein kleines Auto.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Judith estuvo pendiente en todo momento, la ubicación fue buena y todo estuvo aceptable, únicamente echamos en falta que hubiera gel de ducha, pero no nos supuso ningún problema. Recomendaría este alojamiento!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Appartement avec vue magnifique! Très bien situé, parking gratuit dans le garage très pratique! Nous avons adoré notre séjour, je recommande à tous!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2026
Merci beaucoup e bonne année!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tres bonne communication avec Judithe. L'emplacement est vraiment top, 15min à pied du centre ville avec une merveilleuse vue de la terrasse. Seule point négatif, gros dénivelé et impasse etroite pour arriver au logement. Très compliqué de se garer dans le garage. Nous avons préféré nous garer dans une rue en contre bas et monter tous les jours les 200m de cotes à pied.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gutes Apartment. Es war alles da.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr schöne Wohnung mit Terrasse und tollen Blick auf Funchal und das Meer. Weg nach oben schon etwas beschwerlich, da steiler Anstieg. Zufahrtsstraße sehr eng, steil und außergewöhnlich. Wohnung gut ausgestattet. Man hat alles, was man benötigt. Bei technischen Problemen ist Vermieter stets zur Stelle und löst das Problem. Jederzeit zu empfehlen.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Meine Meinung

Es war soweit alles gut. Es könnte etwas mehr Geschirr vorhanden sein.für zwei Personen reicht es für drei Personen ist es Zuwenig
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nette Wohnung in guter Lage

Die Wohnung hat alles was es für einen Urlaub braucht. Die Küche ist für eine einfache Urlaubsküche ausgestattet. Es gibt keine Filterkaffemaschine, dafür einen Filter Nr. 4 und einen Wasserkocher. Ein gut sortierter Supermarkt ist in ca. 8 Gehminuten erreichbar( auch So. offen) Die Garage ist super, da kostfreier Parkplatz Mangelware ist. Die Straßen in Funchal sind oft steil, so auch zur FeWo, doch unser 65PS Automatik Aygo hat alle Steigungen problemlos geschafft. In der Bergen ist es oft regnerischener und kälter als in Funchal selbst.Der Blick von der Terrasse über die Bucht war schön.Leider gab es etwas Gerangel mit unseren Nachbarn, die an unserem etwas größeren Tisch ebenfalls die Aussicht genießen wollten.Schön wäre es auch gewesen, wenn wir zu Beginn der Reise an die Touri-Taxe erinnt worden wären und nicht 13Std. vor Abreise.Insgesamt war es ein gelungener Aufenthalt und die FeWo ist zu empfehlen.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Funchal Unterkunft

Die Ferienunterkunft hat alles was man braucht. Das Bad ist neuwertig. Die Terrasse bietet einen Blick über die Stadt auf den Hafen. Die Innenstadt ist in 5 min zuFuß zu erreichen. Das Einzige was für unseren Geschmack bequemer hätte sein können, ist das Bett (Matratze). Es gibt nur eine grosse Zudecke, wir würden uns 2 Einzeldecken wünschen. Es gibt eine Auswahl an Kissen.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Klein und fein mit fantastischer Aussicht!

Alles in allem hatten wir einen stressfreien und reibungslosen Aufenthalt! Ein, zwei Verwirrungen haben zwar ein wenig für Aufregung gesorgt, aber das ließ sich dank der super Kommunikation mit der Vermietung schnell klären.Ein Mietwagen ist ein muss damit man alle die tollen Levada Wanderungen und Gipfel Touren erreicht!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
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