Funchal Old Town Villa Exceptional Ocean Views 5 min walk to shops & restaurants

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3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 71614.6 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Funchal, Madeira

Funchal Farmers Market
‪9 min walk‬
Madeira Botanical Garden
‪19 min walk‬
CR7 Museum
‪3 min drive‬
Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Cloakroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Safe and Clean approved. Extremely clean, modern, bright and airy 3 bedroom villa set in the residential area of Santa Maria Maior, Old Town, Funchal. Within 5 minutes walking distance to shops and restaurants. Uninterrupted sea views visible from the large outdoor areas located on 2 levels - great for watching the Dolphins. Plenty of private space for relaxing on sun beds or dining al fresco whilst watching the cruise ships passing immediately in front of the property. Modern interior updated to provide large airy open plan areas and now the added comfort of air conditioning in all the bedrooms. Large open plan lounge with sea view leading to a brand new fully equipped kitchen and utility room. Appliances include bean to cup coffee machine, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, iron, microwave, fridge freezer and oven. The lounge is equipped with a LCD TV, cable channels and Wifi. The Villa consists of 3 spacious bedrooms all with king size beds and with full en-suites one of which is a wet room. Sun loungers, bathing towels and parasols are provided. Decoration is modern and comfortable with quality bedding, dressing gowns and towels all supplied. A little haven perfectly located with easy walking distance to the shops and restaurants. The property is accessed via a set of steps and therefore is not suitable for those requiring wheelchair access. The 3rd bedroom is located on the ground floor and accessible via a staircase located off the lounge. Bed linen and towels are changed weekly at no additional charge. There is the option of a single put up bed for use in either master bedroom or bedroom 3. We can also arrange taxi transfers from the airport with a reliable taxi driver (payable locally) and Mirela can book any sight seeing trips for you. Fully Licensed in Madeira License Number AL27048 with Safe & Clean accreditation. Hand gel, masks and disinfectant also provided. The house is priced based on 4 persons with an additional charge of £50 per week for extra guests. Madeira has implemented a tourist tax which is 2 euros per person over 12 for the first 7 nights i.e. 14 euros per person. This can be paid locally to Mirela who will also need copies of your passports at check-in.

Property manager

Karen Pickering

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Baby facilities available please ask for these

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is allowed on the outside terraces

All windows and door to be closed when the air conditioning is being used

Important information

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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

This property accepts cash

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

Property Registration Number 027048/AL

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Funchal

Located in Funchal, this villa is on the waterfront. Fort of Sao Tiago and Church of Sao Pedro are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Complexo Balnear Barreirinha and Funchal Municipal Garden. Travelling with kids? Consider CR7 Museum and Museum of Natural History. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby.

Funchal, Madeira

What's nearby

Funchal Farmers Market - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Town Square - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Funchal Marina - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Madeira Botanical Garden - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
CR7 Museum - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

‪Barreirinha Bar Café - ‬2 min walk
‪Venda Velha - ‬6 min walk
‪Lá ao Fundo - ‬4 min walk
‪Banana's - ‬5 min walk
‪Santiago Beach Bar - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Funchal Old Town Villa Exceptional Ocean Views 5 min walk to shops & restaurants pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Funchal Old Town Villa Exceptional Ocean Views 5 min walk to shops & restaurants?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Funchal Old Town Villa Exceptional Ocean Views 5 min walk to shops & restaurants?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Funchal Old Town Villa Exceptional Ocean Views 5 min walk to shops & restaurants located?

This family-friendly Funchal villa is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Complexo Balnear Barreirinha and Funchal Farmers Market. Sao Tiago Beach and Fort of Sao Tiago are also within 5 minutes.

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Anthony K.

20 May, 2025

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

Madeira

Exceptional accommodation with every appliance you could possibly need. Communication was superb. No hesitation in recommending.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwyn E.

28 Apr, 2025

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

Excellent property and great location

Lovely property and great location overlooking the sea. Definitely recommend it, and the hosts were very helpful and professional.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise G.

17 Apr, 2025

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

Close to Old Town

This villa was incredible!! Super clean and so big. Three lovely bedrooms all with their own bathroom. A kitchen that was top of the line and then there is a laundry room with both a washer and dryer. Everything is modern and up to date. Outside is a very large patio with lounging chairs and table with a spectacular view of the ocean. A very short walk gets you into old town. One of the nicest vrbo places I have ever rented.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

matthew f.

19 Feb, 2025

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

Fabulous property

This is a lovely house with amazing views a few minutes walk from the action. We loved the sun terrace and balcony. Better equipped than our own house. Super clean. Sad to be leaving and hope to return!

Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rico K.

20 Oct, 2024

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

Tolles Ferienhaus

Top ausgestattetes Ferienhaus mit eigener Garage für den Mietwagen, toller Meerblick, kurze Wege ins Stadtzentrum. Sehr aufmerksame Vermieter mit sehr freundlicher Betreuung vor Ort. Gerne wieder.

Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

2 Oct, 2024

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

Gorgeous view and location

Karen’s place has everything you could want for a great holiday. View,location,well stocked home and parking(if you have a car). The place is incredibly well stocked and great walking distance into the city itself. It was so nice to sit on the deck in the evenings that we were home to watch the sky change with the setting sun

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie f.

31 Aug, 2024

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funchal

Super accueil !!! Encore mieux que ce que l'on attendait. Disponibilité +++++ Espace très bien conçut.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

22 Jul, 2024

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Unbelievable.

An amazing villa and there is nothing you could complain about. This villa has nothing missing and much more than you will ever need. A very precise folder gives you all instructions and useful contacts.The location is perfect, near to all facilities but away from the crowds and with outstanding views. Mírela was very welcoming and helpful when meeting and continued that way all through our stay, ensuring we needed nothing. Rafael was fantastic. Collected us from airport and very knowledgable. We booked him for a private tour of the island. A great investment, he could not be more helpful. We were going to hire a car but with Rafael and good buses, was not needed. We did not want to rave about villa because we do not want it booked when we want to come back, hopefully soon.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

8 Jul, 2024

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Beautiful property

Overlooking Funchal harbour, with a short walk from the heart of the city. A beautifully appointed, spacious property, with plenty of space for 6 adults. The only shortcoming was building works to properties on either side (which the owner could do nothing about), which were very intrusive with heavy drilling and loud music every day.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucia R.

1 Jun, 2024

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Incredible

The location of the house is perfect. Within walking distance to cable cars, shops and the farmers market. The house is fantastic, with incredible ocean views to enjoy your meals or just sit with your morning coffee or a glass of wine. We locked ourselves out one day and the homeowner returned my email within 5 minutes. Mirela was there in 10 minutes. The house has everything you need to feel like home, and is incredibly clean. Our taxi driver, Rapheal, was so nice and friendly. We really enjoyed transport with him. We will definitely stay here again when we return. Thanks Karen, your place is definitely exceptional.

Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 May, 2024

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Fabulous Experience

Perhaps one of the nicest experiences you could ask for – This place has everything. The location is just up the hill from Old Town with views of the ocean and harbor. Highly recommend you bring a good pair of binoculars to truly enjoy all the activities on the ocean from whale and dolphin watching to enjoying watching the ships and boats, open water kayakers, wind surfers, and paddleboarders. The two decks are fully furnished for enjoying a relaxed and beautiful time. The furnishings are comfortable and clean. The modern kitchen is stocked for a banquet – both in dishes and utensils as well as spices, coffee, etc. Karen and Mike have a true jewel in this home. Everything looked brand new and operated perfectly. Mirela, the housekeeper was simply incredible. She made the stay a wonderful experience with all her help and advice on things to do and the local activities. If you are looking for an extremely clean, comfortable place to spend all your vacation time, or a wonderful home base for exploring the beautiful city and all of Madeira you should stay here. Better than a 5-star hotel!!!

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Con M.

30 Apr, 2024

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Holiday in Madeira

Excellent property. I could not believe the amount of ware glasses etc. It had absolutely everything. Mirela was so helpful. Great view from the property. We felt the pull up the hill but very soon found an alternate route. Would definitely recommend it to anybody who is thinking of going to Madeira. Weather was very warm when we were there so it was great to sit out in the shade.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terje S.

29 Apr, 2024

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Vi hadde et flott opphold. Huset var svært godt utstyrt og var rent og pent.

Vi ble tatt vel i mot av Mirela med kaffe og kaker. Det var gode senger og rent og fint på alle rommene. Rafael møtte oss på flyplassen og kjørte oss trygt til huset. Kan absolutt anbefale stedet. Huset var veldig bra for 3 voksne par. Veldig hyggelig og imøtekommende personale.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

1 Apr, 2024

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Everything was super!!

Thank you!! :-)

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rainer V., Sauerlach / München

23 Nov, 2023

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

Außergewöhnliche Unterkunft

Terrasse mit großer und toller Aussicht auf Hafen und Stadt. Solch eine komplette Ausstattung haben wir noch nicht erlebt. Die Taxis von und zum Flughafen waren für uns 6 auch gut organisiert. Die Beschreibung des Hauses stimmt ebenfalls. Danke für den schönen Urlaub. Das Vorhandensein einer Garage sollte auch erwähnt werden.

Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy L.

16 Oct, 2023

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Beautiful

Funchal, Madeira and this property are beautiful. You will want to return. The villa is located within 10-15 mins walk of the old town, via cobbled streets and quite a sharp walk back up the road. We found a wonderful range of cafes and restaurants and enjoyed every meal. Everything we needed was supplied, a great kitchen and good quality furnishings. The temperature was 30c+ during our stay in October and a floor or desk fan in the living room would’ve been lovely. All 3 bedrooms had air-con which was much appreciated. We made good use of the south facing veranda with its comfy chairs and sun-loungers. Watching the ocean going traffic, including the arrival of one of the world’s largest cruise ships and Navel vessels patrolling the area, was fun. Mirela the housekeeper was on hand to offer advice as required (taxis etc). Her kind help evicting a rogue lizard from the basement bedroom was appreciated - she even changed the bed linen (it has snuck in the bed!). The welcome pack contained excellent fresh bread which encouraged us to find the local bakery for more - asap! The little narrow street in front of the house can be (infrequently) noisy - from the delivery lads on their scooters or the early morning workers. Thank you to Karen and Mirela, for your thoughtfulness and considerations.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaroslav H.

12 Aug, 2023

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Jaroslav

All was be super!

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin W.

27 Jul, 2023

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Traumhaftes Ferienhaus für einen tollen Urlaub

Wir haben einen tollen Urlaub auf Madeira verbracht. Das Haus hat unsere Erwartungen weit übertroffen… nach vom Vermieter organisierten Taxitransfer vom Flughafen freundlicher Empfang mit umfangreichem Willkommenspaket, luxuriöse Ausstattung (es fehlt einfach an nichts), sehr gepflegt und sauber inklusive einer Zwischenreinigung nach einer Woche (DANKE an Mirela!). Die Lage bietet einen guten Ausgangspunkt für Unternehmungen sowohl in der Stadt als auch für Ausflüge mit dem Mietwagen, der in der Garage Platz findet. Wir können das Haus uneingeschränkt weiterempfehlen und kommen gerne wieder!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

14 Jul, 2023

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

Stay to Madeira

The accommodation was very clean and enough space for everyone. Stunning view from the big terrace, where you can sit and eat on a big table. We had everything we needed. The renter was achievable at anytime. We were ordered a taxi to and from the airport. Great service. The driver was on time. We were feeling so comfortable! Very very lovely renter!!! If we come back to Madeira, we would stay in this accommodation again!!

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

25 Jun, 2023

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Absolutely fabulous!!

Everything about this rental is fantastic. It is in a great location, it's a really terrific house, very responsive, owner, and wonderful housekeeper who was really helpful. We were walking distance from everything. We rented a car and we could keep it in the garage. We used in the car for excursions. Two different hiking locations and sights around the island. We had so much fun! Best rental ever!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce W.

17 Jun, 2023

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As described

Clean, well equipped, spacious, secure.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hedwig B.

1 Jun, 2023

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Gerne wieder!

Madeira ist so vielfältig, dass die zwei Wochen viel zu kurz waren, um all die wunderbaren Gärten und Levadas zu besuchen. Was aber in jedem Fall ein Glückstreffer war, war die Wohnung, die so zentral und dennoch sehr ruhig mit einem herrlichen Meerblick und einer riesigen wunderbaren Terasse ausgestattet war, dass wir uns jeden Tag immer wieder über diese Wahl gefreut haben.

Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John B., Langton Matravers

29 Apr, 2023

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Amazing villa in spectacular old town Funchal

This is an amazing modern Villa with spectacular views and facilities. We were met by the housekeeper who was very helpful and welcoming, with lots of local knowledge. The villa is much more spacious than it looks on the listing and is immaculately clean and well stocked. The Coffee machine such a bonus and we also enjoyed a BBQ on the terrace one evening. The location was amazing and very close to waterfront and in the old town where the best cafes and restaurants are, but also a little set back from the business and noise so was nice and quiet. Parking was easy as we had hired a car and a perfect base for trips out of the city. The villa felt spacious and luxurious and sunsets on the terrace were spectacular.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard and Anne A.

25 Apr, 2023

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Truly amazing!

This property was perfect in every way and had everything we/you could possibly need. We had a friendly welcome at the house when we arrived direct from the airport (host provided contact details of reliable driver who met us there), and there were thoughtful provisions supplied so we wouldn't go without when we got there. Our questions about the area were answered and there was a great deal of helpful information and advice available in a folder in the house. The spacious layout; closeness to the town centre; view across the Atlantic; cleanliness of the house, and range of quality equipment all deserve a special mention - and no, I haven't been paid to write this...it really is near perfect! There was plenty room for us all to relax on the patio, enjoy BBQs, eat round the table either inside or out, and relax in the comfortable lounge area. Karen and Michael obviously really care about their property and are such lovely hosts - we were delighted to have stayed there.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie C.

22 Sept, 2022

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Outstanding property

We had a great holiday in Maderia,and the property was excellent. Very clean, comfortable and we'll equipped Great location for the Old Town with many bars and restaurants.Would definitely recommend

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Karen Pickering

Our first visit to Madeira was for our Honeymoon 35+ years ago and we have been returning ever since. It was our visit at Christmas 2014 when we found the house and are extremely happy to share it with you. We live in the UK, have one Son and are both working professionals.

Why they chose this property

We have been travelling to Madeira for over 35 years and have taken great care to obtain a property which suits the high expectations of visitors to Madeira. We wanted a property where we could watch the cruise ships and fire works and had undisturbed views of the sea. These requirements limited our available search to the one road (Rue do Lazareto ) which we were rewarded with finally found a house on completing in June 2015.

What makes this property unique

It was watching the cruise ships on New Years eve from the terrace which convinced us that this was the right property for us. We had been searching in this area for many years and the view sealed the deal ! We have just returned having spent 2 weeks watching the dolphins playing in the sea, a magical breakfast experience.