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A clear view of a swimming pool reflecting the sky and clouds, with boats and a distant cityscape.
A room with a large window overlooking the sea, a small table with a book and a cup, and a chair.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a patterned backsplash, and a small island with a sink.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black oven, and a patterned backsplash.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, striped pillows, a small table with a vase, and a window with a view of greenery.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Private garden

    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Near Funchal Farmers Market
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Funchal, Madeira
  • Place, Funchal Farmers Market
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Funchal-Monte Teleferico
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Funchal Marina
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Isabel´s Villa - Funchal Seaside Villas

Isabel´s Villa is a unique Villa in the centre of Funchal located right over the ocean. In the best location of Madeira, in the Old Town of Funchal you wont need a car and can walk to all major attractions. Very calm location, it is inserted in a centenary property in which each house has its private area and a common pool. Modern Villa, with 1 bedroom, WC with walk in shower living room and well equipped Kitchen. Private terrace over the sea. Perfect place for a dream vacation.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 29150/AL
Property # 6722300
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 villa is on the waterfront. Embroidery Museum and Funchal Sacred Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Funchal Marina and Funchal-Monte Teleferico. Complexo Balnear Barreirinha and Madeira Botanical Garden are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Funchal Farmers Market - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Funchal-Monte Teleferico - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Praca do Municipio - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Se Cathedral - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Funchal Marina - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barreirinha Bar Café - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bar Number 2 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Banana's Pub - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Zarcos Restaurante - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Venda Velha - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Isabel´s Villa - Funchal Seaside Villas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Isabel´s Villa - Funchal Seaside Villas?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Isabel´s Villa - Funchal Seaside Villas?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Isabel´s Villa - Funchal Seaside Villas located?

Situated on the waterfront, this villa is within 1 mi (2 km) of Complexo Balnear Barreirinha and Funchal Marina. Fort of Sao Tiago and Vila Guida Garden Viewpoint are also within 10 minutes.

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. 36 out of 41 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Welcome to paradise!

We had the best time in Funchal! This little house is perfectly located, walking distance for the town of Funchal. Breathtaking views on the ocean, an amazing and sunny terrace and the infinity pool! So relaxing! The house was extremely clean and well equipped. We spent 6 nights and we want to go back! We highly recommend! Five stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fabulous accommodation

This stand-allone apartment is absolutely a very nice place. Very calm, fantastic view to Funchal, all needed equipment, direct acces to the water (even with some obstacles: Funchal is a rock!). The owner Carlos was allways a big help, giving us tips and support. For sure, one of the best locations we had. Thanks a lot.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Min oplevelse

Beliggejnhed alletiders og en meget lejlighed.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place to stay in Funchal

Once again we stayed at Funchal Seaside Villas and enjoyed every minute. Once there we were welcomed by Mara the housekeeper and good soul of the property. The place is just as we expected - nicely furnished with everything you need for a relaxed stay. The view from the terrace is breathtaking with great sunsets while you enjoy your evening meal. We will come again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice place

All perfect, very friendly hosts!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Entspannung pur

wunderbare Lage, sehr ruhig, tolle Aussicht auf den Atlantik von Pool und Terrasse. Gut ausgestattete Küche und eigener Kräutergarten. Markthalle zu Fuß erreichbar.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceptionnelle, à couper le souffle

Voilà maintenant 2 semaines que nous avons séjourné au sein de cette propriété et nous avons encore des étoiles dans les yeux ; c'était parfait, exceptionnelle. Les propriétaires véhiculent leur histoire et vous considère comme leur famille. Cette propriété est chargée d'amour. Au delà de la beauté magnifique de l'île, cette maison vous ouvre une nouvelle parenthèse dans votre journée. C'est une joie que de se réveiller au bord de l'océan avec cette vue incroyable. Notre enfant nous réclame encore la maison de vacance. Plus précisément, la maison est tout équipé, apporte tout le confort nécessaire et la propriétaire est au petit soin, dans vos valises vous ne devez prévoir que vos affaires personnelles et avec l'avion c'est très appréciable. Je pourrai dire encore tellement de chose sur notre semaine de vacance mais ce serait trop long et la seule chose importante c'est que vous pouvez réserver les yeux fermés et être heureux d'avoir trouvé cette offre de location !
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Spoiled holiday by building work, large cranes and dishonest owners

We had to leave this property 4 days into our 7 day stay, this indicates the seriousness of the problems we had with this property and its owners. We booked only 4 weeks prior to the stay and we were really looking forward to our only holiday of 2019, we had earned it. Upon arrival they felt obliged to apologise for any noise we would hear as some “delayed” building work was going on around the property. At that point in time we could neither see nor hear any building work going on, other than a large orange crane that had been permanently lashed to the terrace of the property to seemingly facilitate some sort of building work. Upon closer inspection the crane left nearly a half of our terrace unusable and extremely dangerous to be around, especially at night with many trip hazards. We eventually used the sunbeds as safety barriers to stop us walking in that area inadvertently. The crane also impacted on the wonderful views. Look to the right and you have Funchal harbour, look to the left and you have a large orange crane! Sadly, the owner and her representatives had deceived us from the moment we booked the property. Disclosure of the ongoing building work and the large orange crane should have been advised before our arrival so that WE could decide whether it was suitable. Ultimately. the owner made the choice for us by not telling us. We had not been advised of any ongoing building work prior to our arrival and had not been advised that there would be a large orange crane fixed on the terrace. The property itself is functional. Bathroom small. Sofa is not the one on the website and is very uncomfortable. We complained several times about the building noise but the owners would not stop it. Even a categoric guarantee that it would stop on the third day didn’t happen. They were back on the fourth day and even noisier. We’d had enough. Nothing we could say to the owners would make any difference to the building work stopping, and that large orange crane was a permanent fixture and going nowhere. So, we booked a hotel in Funchal for our final 3 days and moved out of the property the next morning. We gave the owners father the keys back and advised them that we would be raising a formal complaint with HomeAway upon our return home. The owners father eventually conceded it was unacceptable and said he would refund ALL our money. At the time of this review the owners have not done this. Formal complaint has been opened with HomeAway and is ongoing.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept, 2023
Dear Carol and Richard,We´ve read your review carefully and open to what reasons might have lead to this unique negative review that we have ever had in any of our Villas.We will start by saying that: . Even though you left the property without any previous notice to us - we knew because coincidently found you on the bus stop ready to leave with your bags and our house keys;. Even tough you never complained - even when directly questioned by us - about the small temporary grinch (not disturbing the Bay view or use of the terrace);Even though we never receive any information (homeaway platform message, phone call, text message, nothing) about you leaving the property or why. Even so, we still immediately refund you for the nights you were not at the Villa. Even before we heard your reasons and even though HomeAway considered that we had no obligation whatsoever of doing so.We are truly sorry that you have had a "spoiled" vacation but we don´ t see how it could be our fault as the previous guests that left Isabel´s Villa the day you arrived have already booked for the next year. After you we have also hosted new guests and also and still, 5* reviews.  Also, there is no ongoing complaint as HomeAway has already explained you that the matter is settled and that we, hosts, went beyond any obligation we might have by refunding you the remaining nights of your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Funchal

We spent a week in Patricia’s property at the end June and the first few days of July. The position of the villa allowed us to enjoy the breath taking views over Funchal and the port area . All the facilities within the property was as we needed and the use of the infinity pool allowed us to cool off during the hot days. The patio area is large and spacious . We were greeted by Carlos, Patricia’s father, who showed us around the property and gave us a full run down on the facilities available. We spent most evenings at the property, as we generally went into Funchal for lunch in the old town , and enjoyed the facilities and the view. Would recommend this property to any couple that seek a relaxing and restful time in Madeira.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely

It is a very sweet little guesthouse that has an incredible view of the ocean and harbor in Funchal. The area is quiet and you can walk to restaurants and shopping. It feels private from the rest of the property thanks to banana trees and a very sweet garden. We loved our week stay and are planning on coming back. They are also very helpful with recommending restaurants etc and their maid brought us the most wonderful fresh baked muffins one day. The bottle of wine, fresh fruit and yogurt was a very nice touch after a long trip. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Excellent!

My husband and I had a great week staying here. The amazing views are exactly as per the photos. The little house is first rate - clean and well-appointed. Comfy bed. Very quiet at night. Decent shower, which is always a plus. Nice welcome pack of wine, cake, fruit and biscuits. The gorgeous terrace immediately in front of the house is exclusive to you, though the pool and surrounding areas are near by and communal, and shared by two other rental properties - so you're quite close to your fellow holiday makers. Location is good, near the old town and an easy walk to the bus station and much of Funchal. Mara and Patricia are incredibly helpful recommending restaurants, taxi drivers etc. We really enjoyed staying here and would recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Superb accommodation in Funchal

Patricia’s place is just perfect for a holiday in Funchal. She is extremely nice as is her staff. Location right next to the old town is really good and the view to the ocean and harbour beautiful. Ten points!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lovely apartment with a great view

The apartment was lovely and meeting Mara who looked after it was delightful, she was a pleasure to deal with. The bed was comfy (very important to me) was disappointed that the tv didn't have our basic british channels as we are not night life people! the apartment is up a hill but that is to expected in Madeira! still it was fine and an easy walk into the old town. the balcony is a good size and you can watch the cruise ships coming and going, overall i would recommend this apartment.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept, 2023
Dear Irene, Thank you so much for your review. We are very happy to hear that you have enjoyed your stay at Isabel’s Villa. I’m sorry that you couldn’t find all the TV channels you were looking for. We have a TV pack with almost 200 Chanel’s including many of the Bristish (sports, news, history and travel). Next time we will help you find them! All the best! Patricia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beyond expectations, truly perfect

We spent the month of February at Isabel's Cottage and couldn't have asked for more. The owners were on site, genuinely friendly and helpful, and their housekeeper was outstanding. All of them went above and beyond to make our stay the best it could be. The cottage itself was small but it had everything we needed, and it was newly renovated and charming. It had privacy provided by plantings and fences, but the property as a whole would also be ideal for a group of friends or a family reunion as it comprises three self-contained rentals with one more planned, and a shared infinity swimming pool. The owners' home is also on site. The property was a large estate that is still being gradually renovated by the family that has owned it for generations into an elegant and charming resort. The location is high on a cliff at the edge of the ocean with a view of the harbor to the right. We were glad we'd brought binoculars with us for viewing cruise ships, fishing boats, charter boats, and sailing schools. The charming old town is an easy walk, with excellent restaurants everywhere. We also found the supermarket easy to walk to. If groceries get too heavy to carry home, there are taxis galore. During the month we were there we took three Jeep tours, so we had a chance to see the whole island and learn its history. The many microclimates, the seaside towns and the mountains are amazing. We came home impressed and very glad we chose Madeira, and Isabel's Cottage in particular, for our stay.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Einfach nur Klasse !!!

Tolles Haus, tolle Gastgeber, toller Blick, tolle Lage !!! Am Rande der Altstadt gelegen, bietet das Haus, die Terrasse und der anliegende Garten mit Pool einfach alles, was man braucht, um sich wohl zu fühlen. Morgens laufen die Kreuzfahrtschiffe direkt vor der Terrasse in den Hafen ein, abends bei Sonnenuntergang laufen sie wieder aus. Im Pool verschwimmen die Oberflächen von Pool und Meer, einfach nur schön. Das Haus ist gut ausgestattet und für zwei Personen ideal. Die Terrasse ist äußerst großzügig und bietet durch eine anliegende Bepflanzung einen optischen Schutz, so dass die Privatsphäre gewahrt bleibt. Das Grundstück selber wie auch die Terrasse bieten einen beeindruckenden Blick auf das Meer, was durch die Lage ca. 50 Meter über dem Meer noch gesteigert wird. Den Pool teilt man sich mit den anderen Bewohnern der kleinen Gemeinschaft (1 Appartement für zwei Personen und 1 Appartement für 4 Personen). Das hat uns jedenfalls in keiner Weise gestört. Dieses Teilen führte eher zu interessanten Begegnungen und Gesprächen. Die Gastgeber sind einmalig. Freundlich, immer hilfsbereit, offen, aber auch immer bestrebt, die Privatsphäre der Gäste zu achten. Alles in allem haben wir uns sehr wohl und willkommen gefühlt. Sollten wir die Insel wieder besuchen, werden wir auf jeden Fall versuchen, das kleine Haus zu buchen. Es ist ideal
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wunderschönes Ferienhaus, tolle Lage

Wir fanden das Haus, den Garten, die Vermieterin und die Lage super. Wunderschöne Sicht aufs Meer, den Hafen und Funchal. Das Haus ist schön eingerichtet, alles sauber. Patricia hat uns selbst empfangen, im Haus stand Obst, Wein, Kuchen und Joghurt für uns bereit. Aus dem Garten durften wir frische Feigen und Papaya ernten. Den Pool fanden wir auch genial. Zu Fuß in die Stadt läuft man nur ein paar Minuten. Es war ein wunderschöner Urlaub, gerne kommen wir wieder.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dramatic view in a very nice house

Owner very kind, very quiet house directly on the sea just steps from the city center. Perfect for a holiday in Madeira
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Traumhafter Urlaub

Wir hatten eine wunderschöne Zeit in der Villa. Sie ist mit viel Liebe eingerichtet und es fehlt an nichts. Die Lage ist einfach toll, direkt am Meer und in 20 Min ist man in der Altstadt von Funchal. Patricia und Mara sind immer für die Gäste da. Der Pool mit Blick aufs Meer war ein Highlight. Man fühlt sich wie zu Hause und wir werden auf jeden Fall wiederkommen.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The perfect place to stay in Funchal

We found our second home!!! The place is simply amazing. Perfect location, very well equipped and an outstanding host. Thank you very much for an unforgettable time.
Stayed 77 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

FUNCHAL

Please send me an English version. Kevin Daly
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Balkon über dem Meer

Die Lage mit dem Blick über die Bucht von Funchal ist unübertrefflich. Und Bei Dunkelheit wird man mit einem Lichtermeer überrascht. Auch der Weg in die Altstadt von Funchal ist nicht weit. Auf dem Weg findet man schöne Restaurants, die mit größerer Nähe zur Altstadt, dann auch touristischer werden. - Aber ... das Beste ist die warme und freundliche Gastfreundschaft der Vermieter, die immer behilflich sind - und der grüne "Bananengarten".🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Wetter: ⛅️ 🌤🌧🌦🌤
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A little Oasis

We had a wonderful welcome when we arrived to our accommodation which was perfect for us with the most amazing views. We couldn’t fault anything. The traditions and passion that this Island holds is overwhelming. We’ve booked this accommodation again later this year so we can see more of Maderia.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Very comfortable, clean and well equipped

A lovely property with wonderful views over the sea in a very good location, only a short not too steep walk into Funchal
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Outstanding property, fabulous hosts. We will be back!

We have just returned home from a week of paradise at Isabel's Villa. The property is immaculate with views that take your breath away. There is everything you need and more in the villa for a perfect stay. The owners of the property are helpful and so thoughtful and accommodating. We already are planning our return visit to Madeira and will without doubt stay again at Isabel's Villa.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ein kleines, aber sehr feines Paradies

Man könnte zwei Wochen lang nur die Aussicht und das entzückende Haus genießen. Zwischendurch, okay, mal 'ne Runde im Pool schwimmen... Wer mag schlendert in die Stadt und lässt es sich dort gut ergehen. Ansonsten genießt man eben Madeira mit seiner Sonne, Farbvielfalt, Blumenpracht, Berg-und Levadawanderungen und genießt hier und da einen Kaffee, Wein oder was so in den Sinn kommt. Die Haushälterin Mara ist immer ausgesprochen freundlich und hilfsbereit. Gemeinsam mit Carlos, einem der Eigentümer, ist sie die gute Seele der Anlage. Eine besonders aufmerksame und liebevolle Person, die dem Urlaub noch die persönliche Note verleiht. Wir waren als Familie da (2+1) und haben jeden Sonnenaufgang, Untergang und die Tage und Nächte dazwischen genossen. Vielen Dank!
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2017

About the host

Hosted by Patricia Lencastre

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Hello, I´m Patricia, wife to André and mother to Manuel and Joaquim. We live by the sea and enjoy cooking and gathering family and friends around the table at our house. We try to cultivate our vegetables in our garden and we believe a good wine us always a good idea at our table.
Our sons love to run and ply in the garden and are always asking us to travel as we are use to traveling. We travel a lot but we always love coming back home.

Why they chose this property

Isabel´s Villa was an old support house in the centenary property bought by my grandfather which includes other houses. When he bought it, the land near the sea was to cultivate vineyards and, with time, adapted to the family needs.
The location and direct access to the sea (not open to guests at this time) lead him to believe it was the best property in Funchal.

What makes this property unique

The property is located ocean front with a stunning over the sea and Funchal Port.
Isabel´s Villa was thought and decorated to give our guests the best holidays memories. The traditional handmade portuguese cement tile that can be found in the kitchen and the simple yet cozy decoration were thought to give a relaxing environment to the Villa.

Languages:

English, Portuguese

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