Ground floor spacious apartment near the old town of Funchal
Spacious and cozy apartment (over 100m2), located in a quiet residential area, close to Funchal's Old Town. It is the ideal place to discover Madeira: visit the center of Funchal on foot (it is a 15-minute walk to the Farmers' Market), drive to discover the Island (free parking available) or simply relax and sunbathe on the loungers in the apartment’s private garden. Completely renovated, redecorated and re-equipped in March 2019.
The 2 bedroom apartment is all on the ground floor, with a private outside space facing South. Fully equipped to comfortably accommodate 5 people (up to a maximum of 7 people). In the solarium/garden you can sunbathe and take meals, enjoying some views of the bay and mountains of Funchal.
The host lives very close to the apartment and usually will be always available to greet guests and provide all information about the apartment and the surrounding area.
All information regarding arrival, routes and other data will be communicated to the guests as soon as they complete the reservation. You will be given an ideal route from the airport to the parking lot just in front of the apartment. And it will be arranged a time for personal key delivery. The host (or a person of his trust) will always be available in case of an emergency, by phone contact or email.
The neighborhood was formerly an old Madeiran large villa that was later transformed into a residential area of villas and townhouses. It is a quiet area, dedicated only to private housing, the streets lined with walks overlooking the bay and the mountains of Funchal, and ample parking.
Public transportation (orange buses n.31 and 31A) pass at 100m from the apartment, on Caminho do Palheiro street, to the center of Funchal, and to the Botanical Garden. You can also easily walk down to the Old Town and the Farmers' Market (about 10-15 min on foot). There is always free public parking available, just in front of the apartment, across the street.
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Funchal
Located in Funchal, this apartment is near theme parks and near a water park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Laurisilva of Madeira and Sao Tiago Beach, while Embroidery Museum and Museum of Natural History are cultural highlights. Complexo Balnear Barreirinha and Madeira Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and horse riding.
Is Ground floor spacious apartment near the old town of Funchal pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Ground floor spacious apartment near the old town of Funchal?
As of 12 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ground floor spacious apartment near the old town of Funchal on 4 Nov, 2026 start from S$179, 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 Ground floor spacious apartment near the old town of Funchal?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Ground floor spacious apartment near the old town of Funchal?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Ground floor spacious apartment near the old town of Funchal?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Ground floor spacious apartment near the old town of Funchal located?
Situated in Funchal, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Civic Center of Santa Maria Maior and Vila Guida Garden Viewpoint. Complexo Balnear Barreirinha and Fort of Sao Tiago are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Friendly owner, spacious apartment but in need of updating. Check in was easy - host was waiting with keys.Kitchen was stocked with basics but could do with some new investment for example, sharper knives and oven settings have been rubbed off. Pillows and pillow cases could do with a refresh. Second bedroom is a converted garage with no sound proofing - it was quite noisy.
Berenice C.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
A H.
31 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Immersive experience
My friend and I received excellent instructions from the host on how to locate the property. The property is about 30 minutes from the airport in Old Town. It is up a very steep hill that’s great for exercise enthusiasts. My friend and I walked 30 minutes into town daily but we took the 5 minute bus ride back.
One issue we had was the island temperature was hot with high humidity and the host did not provide fans. We could have opened the patio door but I saw geckos and decided against that idea.
Another issue we had was one the first day there we walked into town but we were unable to find our way back. Of course, it was our fault for not taking photos of the road signs. However, we tried phoning the host and was sent immediately to voicemail. To make matters worse my phone wifi wasn’t working. Fortunately, we were able to go into a bar and use the wifi to find our way back.
Casa com as condições necessárias para uma família. Estando inserida em zona habitacional a partir das 07,30 horas existe movimento de carros a sair garagem. Tem paragem de autocarro perto e em frente à habitação estacionamento. Tem pequenas lojas de comercio perto. Contacto com o anfitrião no chekin.
João B.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Orlando
12 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A casa tinha tudo o que era necessario. Tinhamos todos os servicos perto. Tanto o Centro so Funchal como o aeroporto. Supermercados proximos. E tivemos a necessidade de ir ao hospital, qué ficava a 10m de casa. excelente
Ruime woonkamer en balkon/terras, de keuken had alles wat we nodig hadden. Grote slaapkamer is top, met ventilator. De slaapkamer achter in het huis heeft een beetje weinig zuurstof voor 3 personen. Kleine cafeetjes zijn er in de buurt, grotere winkels iets verder in het centrum. De bus 31 en 31A stopt vlakbij het huis.
Schöne Wohnung und ein wirklich netter und zuverlässiger Vermieter. Alles sauber und ordentlich.Zur Altstadt von Funchal zu Fuß ca., 20 Minuten, für den Rückweg sollte man etwas Kondition haben, es geht bergauf. Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen, vielen Dank auch für die Passionsfrüchte.Grüße aus DeutschlandBeautiful apartment and a really nice and reliable landlord. Everything was clean and tidy.It's about a 20-minute walk to Funchal's old town; the return walk requires some fitness as it's uphill. We really enjoyed our stay, and thank you for the passion fruit.Greetings from Germany
Die Wohnung war sehr sauber. Der Zustand war für uns okay. Die Unterkunft ist etwas in die Jahre gekommen und viele Kleinigkeiten waren defekt. Insgesamt kein Drama, aber insbesondere die Küche sollte auagetauscht werden. Die Schränke sind durch Feuchtigkeit aufgequollen und es schlägt einem beim Öffnen der Schranktüren ein unangenehmer Geruch entgegen.Die Lage ist Luftlinie nicht weit von der City entfernt, jedoch hat es die Steigung in sich. Wer nicht fit ist, der kommt beim Aufstieg an seine Grenzen. Für alle anderen ist es ein cooles Fitnesstraining. ;)
Het huis was zeer netjes en ruim .De tuin is heerlijk om na een drukke dag even tot rust te komen. Wij gingen meestal met een taxi van uber of bolt naar het centrum. Dat kost ongeveer 5 euro per rit en scheelt je veel kramp in de kuiten We hebben een heerlijk verblijf gehad. Als ik weer terug kom naar madeira zou ik dit appartement zeker weer overwegen. De eigenaar is superbehulpzaam en vriendelijk.
Bami m.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2025
Thank you for the kind review.
Come back whenever you want, you are welcome.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Isabelle T.
19 Sept, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication
Mrs T
Quartier avec des chiens qui aboient souvent, une des chambres est située dans un ancien garage( donc bruyant et très écho le matin).
L’hôte était très aimable et avenant.
Do not be put off by the negative comments re the bus service.Two buses 31 and 31A have stops just down the road level with the property.There is also a 34 which drops you off
further up the hill leaving just a gentle down hill stroll to the property. A further 4 services drop you off near the bakery and shop which OK is a uphill walk to the property but only takes 10 minutes and once you find the pedestrian stairs is OK
Die sehr geräumige Wohnung für bis zu 4 Personen liegt etwas abseits der Innenstadt in einem ruhigen Villenvorort.
Mit dem Bus, der ca 100 m vom Haus entfernt hält, kommt man gut und günstig in und aus der City. Für den kleinen Einkauf ist ca 10 Minuten zu Fuß ein kleiner Supermarkt und ein Bäcker zu finden. Die Höhenunterschiede sind, wie fast überall auf Madeira auch hier zu beachten... ;)
Uwe R.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Mar, 2021
Die Wohnung ist bis zu 7 Personen. 2 im Hauptschlafzimmer, 3 im zweiten Schlafzimmer und 2 auf dem Schlafsofa im Wohnzimmer.
Die Insel Madeira ist sehr bergig. Ein Auto ist also immer hilfreich, auch um kurze Strecken zu bewältigen.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Isabelle C.
23 Aug, 2018
Génial
Nous avons passé un agréable séjour dans cet appartement et dans l'île. C'était assez sportif car le pays n'est pas plat mais on en garde de très bons souvenirs. Le soleil n'était toujours pas au rendez-vous, néanmoins nous avons bien profité de tous ces magnifiques paysages, les montagnes, la mer, la végétation luxuriante...
Isabelle C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Archival
6/10 Okay
Lutz S.
5 Aug, 2017
Gute ruhige Lage
Die Wohnung ist in einer ruhigen Lage oberhalb der Altstadt Funchal. Die ist über eine sehr steile Straße kurzfristig zu erreichen; der Rückweg ist sehr anstrengend (Alternative: Bushaltestelle nach ein paar Metern).
Die Terrasse ist zum Essen und zum Sonnen schön (Südlage). Die Ausstattung ist spartanisch, doch uns hat hier nichts lebensnotwendige gefehlt. Wir haben beim Kochen häufig improvisiert.
Kritik: Die Küchenausstattung ist unter allen Ansprüchen: drei Tassen für eine Wohnung mit sieben Schlafplätzen. Sehr zusammengewürfelt und nach Verlust nicht ergänzt. Hier sollte auf alle Fälle nachgebessert werden. Ansonsten war es ein toller Urlaub in dieser Wohnung.
Lutz S.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
Archival
8/10 Good
Meg S.
19 Feb, 2013
Nice and large apartement in a quiet area
This is a nice, clean, large, friendly and practical apartement. The kitchen is practical and well equipped, the dining table is very nice and there is a fine terrace. The area is mostly quiet, nice with large houses and gardens, quite close to Funchal centre. There are no shops in the nearest area, except a bakery. There is easy to find a parking place, but the streets around are very steep. You walk easily down to the old town in 15 minutes, but back again we preferred a taxi - costs 6-7 euros. The bus No 21 from the centre to Botanic gardens runs somewhat infrequent in the evening. The owner was reliable and provided good service. We will clearly reccommend this apartement, and we well rent it again when we go back to Madeira.'
Meg S.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
Please note that there is a small supermarket next door to the bakery, which is usually open everyday, including at weekends.
Buses at main road, close to the apartment, are not running at full timetable due to some roadworks around. But soon they are expected to return to normal frequency.
Archival
8/10 Good
Klaus H.
5 Oct, 2011
Nice Place to stay, with some negative points
We are 3 persons and we stay at this place for 12 days.
Madeira is a very beautiful and varied island. To recommend special to hike (the Levadas are uniquely) ,to enjoy unique plants, animals and the varied climate.
The Contact with the owner went smoothly and the keys were handed over without problems.
The problem of the flat is the second bedroom, which is an expanded garage. Since the other garages in the yard are not expanded, there is a lot of traffic noise. Also there is no ventilate properly, because there are only two small dormer windows (see photo).
The kitchen is very well equipped, but the cupboards smell very musty.
The climb to the apartment turned out to be very stressful, because the apartment is accessible only by steep streets.
All in all we enjoyed it very well.
Klaus H.
Archival
8/10 Good
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30 Mar, 2011
Lovely Apartment
Large, clean, well maintained apartment, with sunny terrace and a well equiped kitchen. Close to the beautiful old town of Funchal with many excellent restaurants and bars. This apartment is up a very steep hill as is a lot of Funchal, we found the walk down took about 20 minutes but a lot longer to walk up, however there are many Taxis which cost between 4-6 Euros depending on where you get in. The bus stop is just at the end of the street and they seem to be every 20-30 minutes and cost 1.10 Euro. The first trip on the bus costs 1.80 for a bus card that you can then top up in some shops and machines with credits for further journeys which are 1.10 Euro each. We found this a great place to stay as it was a quiet area with all you need just a short distance away such as restaurants, bars and supermarkets. The owner responded to all my emails quickly answering all the little questions I had and has provided an excellent and friendly service. We would love to go back.
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