Title: Beachfront house with pool Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=1225&destination=Santa+Cruz%2C+Madeira+Region%2C+Portugal&selected=33607746&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beachfront house with pool ## Photo gallery for Beachfront house with pool ![Pool - Beachfront house with pool (Santa Cruz, Madeira)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33607800/33607746/4c8679b8_edited_c6c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi - Beachfront house with pool (Santa Cruz, Madeira)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33607800/33607746/w894h1194x142y8-e8145357.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Beachfront house with pool (Santa Cruz, Madeira)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33607800/33607746/51153295.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Beachfront house with pool (Santa Cruz, Madeira)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33607800/33607746/f20ecacc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Beachfront house with pool (Santa Cruz, Madeira)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33607800/33607746/258941ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Beachfront house with pool provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travelers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Beachfront house with pool Our delightful house, featuring two bedrooms, is located just above Santa Cruz Marina Beach, with captivating views of the sea and the Desert Islands. It´s charming setting makes it an ideal destination to relax, and fully enjoy your vacation, perfect for making lifelong memories. The property is very well-appointed with all the basic amenities, making it both enjoyable and functional. Offering the comfort of a direct access to the beach and the beach-front promenade; a very short and pleasant walk away from Santa Cruz city centre. LEAVING ROOM & KITCHEN With a cosy open space style, the main common area includes a spacious living room with TV and fireplace, a dining area and an open space kitchen equipped with microwave, fridge, induction stove, dishwasher, electric kettle, coffee machine and more. BEDROOM 1 The room features a queen size bed, ensuite bathroom, wardrobe, television, direct access to the garden and pool. All necessary linen is provided. BEDROOM 2 Very spacious room with a queen size bed, wardrobe, television, direct access to the garden and pool. All necessary linen is provided. BATHROOMS The house has one large common bathroom, located in the corridor in front of the bedrooms, and one ensuite bathroom. Both bathrooms will be equipped with the basic amenities such as: hair dryer, towels, toilet paper, soap and shampoo. OUTDOOR Sunbeds are available around the pool area, as well as a table and chairs near the BBQ area. ADDITIONAL INFO: The access to the house includes a flight of stairs and few other steps, therefore the house is not suitable for guests with mobility difficulties. Families with children must have additional attention around the pool and garden areas. Optional Services upon previous request and subject to availability: Baby Crib and Highchair – included without any additional cost. Beach Towels – included without any additional cost. Additional Cleaning during stay– subject to an additional fee. Laundry Services – subject to an additional fee. BBQ Charcoal – subject to an additional fee. “Fill the Fridge” Service (the kitchen will be pre-socketed with your customized food necessities before your arrival) - subject to an additional fee. Early check-in & late check-out – subject to an additional fee. Exclusive Location: just steps away from the beach, which is uncommon in the Island. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV with cable channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Casino nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) ## Similar properties ![Family Villa | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91610000/91608300/91608243/3726e226.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Casa do Lombo Santa Cruz - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Parking included 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-11&selected=91608243&PinnedHotelID=91608243&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House | 3 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95250000/95245600/95245547/94bd1872.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Casa Moreira by Atlantic Holiday Machico - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Beachfront House Villa Santa Cruz, Madeira Beachfront House Santa Cruz, Madeira Villa Beachfront House With Pool Santa Cruz, Madeira Santa Cruz, Madeira Beachfront House With Pool Villa Beachfront House With Pool Santa Cruz, Madeira Beachfront House Villa Beachfront House Villa Beachfront House With Pool Beachfront House With Pool Villa Beachfront House With Pool Santa Cruz Beachfront House With Pool Villa Santa Cruz ## About the neighborhood Located in Santa Cruz, this villa is near a water park and on the waterfront. Funchal Marina and Santo da Serra Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Laurisilva of Madeira and Pico Das Pedras. Aquaparque Madeira and Whale Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, windsurfing, and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. [Visit our Santa Cruz travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Santa-Cruz.dx1225) [View more Villas in Santa Cruz](https://www.expedia.com/Santa-Cruz-Villas.d1225-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C32.68413%2C-16.79414&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=hI0Dc_TKtr2UwOwE5CQSEYfAsc4=) Santa Cruz, Madeira, Madeira Region ### What's nearby - ![Palmeiras Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081815/bdd9418e-571c-4ae1-b0f2-a57ad360c438.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Palmeiras Beach 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Madeira Botanical Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081821/a4cb8726-315b-40c2-b173-2f20bfb2c42c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Madeira Botanical Garden 13 min drive \- 9.2 miles - ![Funchal Farmers Market](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1232/2bda1d1d-83b6-4b56-bbb4-243f80757954.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Funchal Farmers Market 14 min drive \- 9.9 miles - Aquaparque Madeira 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Funchal Marina 15 min drive \- 10.4 miles ### Getting around - Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) 4 min drive ### Restaurants - Starbucks 4 min drive - Venda do Sócio 6 min drive - Bar O Moinho 9 min drive - Quiosque Buondi 4 min drive - Cockpit Restaurant Bar 7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Beachfront house with pool have a pool? ### Is Beachfront house with pool pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Beachfront house with pool? ### What time is check-out at Beachfront house with pool? ### Where is Beachfront house with pool located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Beachfront house with pool Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 28 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike B. Oct 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Location superb with steps down to promenade and short walk to Santa Cruz centre. Bedrooms and bathrooms all spacious. Living area and kitchen well appointed and comfortable. Pool and outdoor tables and chairs all clean.Host responded to queries.Pebbly beaches and strong wavesAirport is close by but frequency of planes means it is not that intrusive ##### Mike B. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jon & Cathy H. Nov 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Father and son hiking trip. Lovely property in a great location. Loved the ocean view and the fact that it was walking distance to stores and restaurants. ##### Jon & Cathy H. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Olivier B. Jul 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Description of the house near the sea We were very nicely welcomed in this pretry house near the beach. The pool and the house are very clean and very confy. The beds are huge and the bathrooms very modern and confortable as well. ##### Olivier B. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lauren M. Jan 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A little slice of heaven We love Santa Cruz and the little village with small shops and restaurants. This house is an easy walk to the village and is right on the ocean. You can sleep with the sound of the waves. You also have access to a beautiful pool and spacious terrace. We did not want to leave. Carlos was easy to communicate with a Sandra (the housekeeper) looked after us very well. ##### Lauren M. Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher B. Mar 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful house with fascinating sea view We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful house. The terrace with pool in a prime location with direct access to the promenade was truly impressive. We wished we have had something like a roof or rain protection at the terrace. Unfortunately, we had bad luck that the dishwasher was broken and the stove broke down the last night. However, the communication with our hosts and their helpfulness were excellent. We would come back on our next vacation, it was wonderful here! ##### Christopher B. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### gaylon H. Mar 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Mostly positive Beautiful view. A bit noisy (frequent airplanes overhead). Clean and responsive to concerns. However, no heat and it was quite cool. No oven and stove top did not function. We were given a hot plate.Also, we had water intrusion after a wind and rain event which could have been dangerous with tile floors in the night ##### gaylon H. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Lydele T. Feb 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Stunning location but very disappointing house. The seafront location, a short walk away from a lovely little town with great restaurants, is just superb. However, once inside the house it is very disappointing. The house was obviously once wonderful but it now needs a great deal of work and was not up to our standards at all. The furnishings are old ikea, the linens and dishes are a mishmash and there was absolutely no basics other than toilet paper, and a little hand and dish soap. There was not even salt and pepper in the kitchen. There is no proper oven, no washing machine (I would certainly have expected this and it was a big loss), not even a decent coffee maker that didn’t leak. Both bathrooms need updated plumbing. There was no information about the area except for a collection of old brochures that previous guests obviously left. The place is very spacious and it was clean. We were welcomed by the housekeeper who we only saw on one other occasion but she was back to see us off. We felt that the price was really high for what we got. On top of this we were charged for an “additional person” even though we communicated more than once that there were just two of us. I really don’t like writing negative reviews but I read reviews carefully when selecting a place. There were 16 reviews each with 5\* which is why I chose this spot. I seriously don’t think that is the case anymore. ##### Lydele T. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam T. Oct 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy What a great stay we had. Absolutely amazing views and pool area. The check in process was flawless. This property is such an amazing property for the price. ##### Adam T. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Walter Apr 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Great location ##### Walter Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adrian P. Jul 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful property in fantastic location As a family we have enjoyed every second of our stay at the property. It was clean and had everything that you need for a comfortable stay.The pool was great and the view out across the sea is a privilege to wake up to every day.The access down to the promenade to walk into Santa Cruz was super convenient and the town itself was idyllic.We will be back one day ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7f8c4190-9677-4ddd-9bdd-1919330efbc3-1753361656171.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/2feafcdc-f6e9-41d8-95c5-f5cdf241f2d2-1753361656307.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Adrian P. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Benjamin S. Mar 27, 2019 #### Very nice place to stay For our one week on Madeira we choose this house and we didn't get disappointed at all. Also Isabel supported us whenever we had a need. We can definitely recommend this place. ##### Benjamin S. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carole T. Oct 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing! Even though we were very close to the airport and heard the planes land and depart, the property was great and we loved the proximity of the charming town of Santa Cruz. ##### Carole T. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ellen F. May 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls Trip Myself, sister in law and niece stayed for a week. The driveway was a little tricky with GPS and driving for the first time in foreign country. Once we figured it out the place was great!!! ##### Ellen F. Stayed 5 nights in May 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris J. May 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely stay The house was extremely difficult to find and the instructions could have been much easier. However, once we had spoken to the owner and found the house keeper, everything was perfect. The house is very close to all amenities and had an amazing view and a beautifully clean private pool. The house was spotless and everything worked. There was no air conditioning but this was not a problem for us because it was not too hot. Inside the house it is silent, but outside there is alot of road noise. The beautiful views and a private staircase to the promenade which even has a beach were particularly lovely touches.Thank you. ##### Chris J. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clare B. Feb 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Place; wonderful location We stayed for 7 nights in January. Everything was excellent and exactly as described. We got immediate responses all to our questions and the housekeeper was very sweet and accommodating. We had everything we needed. The house is very easy to find. Sunrises are spectacular over the ocean and views are wonderful. There is a lovely cement promenade along the ocean from the property so you can park and walk to restaurants, shops and grocery stores in Santa Cruz. It’s very secure and gated although it’s in a very safe place. We never felt uncomfortable anywhere we walked. We would definitely stay again. ##### Clare B. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adele S. May 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful property Isabel sent detailed maps to get to her home. It’s less than 10 minutes from the airport. Alas, we went around several times because number 51 is not posted on street level. Turn right before the house with a green roof. We were met by delightful Sandra who is also an impeccable housekeeper. Everything is spotless and fresh. The property has a large beautiful pool and private secured access to a rocky beach. The VRBO apartment downstairs from the owner’s home was spacious and had tv’s in the living area and 2 bedrooms. It is a 20 Minute walk to restaurants and lovely pastry shop. We did not use the kitchen except for coffee because prices to eat out are very reasonable. We are very happy we stayed here and recommend all aspects of this rental. ##### Adele S. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 Verified ### 2/10 Terrible #### Danny P. Dec 30, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Yeah nooooo I’m extremely disappointed with our stay at this property. This was my first time using VRBO, and while my first two rentals were absolutely fantastic, this one was a nightmare from start to finish.The listing was misleading, implying that we’d have access to the entire house. In reality, we were staying in the basement of the home, which was not made clear in the description. Additionally, the listing fails to mention just how close the property is to the airport and the highway. You can literally see the runway from the backyard, and planes are landing right outside your back door. The property is also situated directly on the highway offramp, and while the sound of the ocean is nice, it doesn’t drown out the constant noise—or mask the smell—of highway traffic.The issues with the property itself were extensive:-Mold and odor: There was a strong smell of mold, particularly in one bathroom, making it difficult to feel comfortable or safe in the space.-Pests: The property had an ant problem and bugs throughout, which was unsettling and unsanitary.-Disrepair: Parts of the ceiling were coming apart, and various fixtures and hardware were in visible disrepair-Plumbing failures: One toilet stopped working entirely on the second day of our stay. By the next day, the only remaining toilet also stopped working.-Loss of water supply: On our last day, the property lost all water entirely. We were forced to heat water from the pool just to take a shower for a very early flight ##### Danny P. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lilia R. Dec 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wir waren zu Dritt in diesem wundervollen Haus. Der Aufenthalt war toll. Am Tag sind wir viel gewandert und am Abend in der Nähe zu Fuß, etwa 500 m, hatten wir viel Auswahl mit dem Abendessen. Das Städtchen Santa Cruz war wunderschön mit Lichtern weihnachtlich geschmückt. Das war bis jetzt unsere Beste Unterkunft und wir sind seit 20 Jahren jedes Jahr unterwegs. Einzig meine Freunde, sie schliefen im größeren Zimmer konnten nicht so gut schlafen wegen der Matratze. Vielen Dank, Carlos für dein Vertrauen und dass du uns dein Haus für 11 Tage überlassen hast. Vielen Grüßen von 3 glücklichen Menschen, Michael, Esther und Lilia ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/89be7719-913a-4ecf-a863-33bb384b7510-1765112594171.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/e9cd09cf-a3db-4a7e-910e-f395f463a858-1765112593883.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0e091556-1b5e-4875-8a56-4ee1cf4bf611-1765112598076.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/88c2a248-acc2-4c75-bd02-8394342c548c-1765112600912.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Lilia R. Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Ulrike S. Nov 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Kurztrip Es war prima! ##### Ulrike S. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ana Cristina D. Oct 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Semana maravilhosa Impecável.Adorámos e esperamos voltar. ##### Ana Cristina D. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tania F. Sep 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfeito Foi muito boa espero la voltar sem dúvida ##### Tania F. Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sally M. Jul 28, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious villa in excellent location Thoroughly enjoyed our 10 day stay at Isabel's villa. Wonderful location so close to the airport enabling sight of aircraft approaching runway. Close to shops, restaurants etc. Everyone very friendly and helpful. Communication with Isabel excellent. Very interesting island, definitely worth hiring a car to visit north coast. The villa pool is fantastic being of large size and overlooking the coast. Overall, we had a great time and are looking to return next year. ##### Sally M. Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Artur J. Sep 20, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Schöner Aufenthalt Wir haben 3 Wochen Ende August 2019 hier verbracht und hatten eine sehr schöne Zeit. Die Anlage ist sehr schön, sauber und gut ausgestattet. Vom Pool aus kann man das Meer beobachten und durch den direkten Zugang zum Strand auch jeder dort schwimmen gehen. Ein besonderes Highlight für uns war der regelmäßige Besuch der hier lebenden Katze (wir haben noch nie eine derart verschmuste Katze gesehen :-) Der anliegenden Ort ist in 5 Minuten zu Fuß erreichbar und man kann gut essen gehen sowie kleine Einkäufe erledigen. Die Nähe zum Flughafen und die landenden Flugzeuge können störend sein. Wenn man jedoch weiß das die Landung auf Madeira eine gewisse Herausforderung ist, kann man die Flugzeuge auch als Attraktion sehen und diese bei der Landung beobachten. Alles in Allem würden wir die Anlage jeder Zeit weiterempfehlen. ##### Artur J. Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ramsay K. Jul 16, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect The place was simply perfect. Isabel was very helpful and responsive at all time and gave us various local recommendations. We will definitely come back. ##### Ramsay K. Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Holger F. Jul 3, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wunderbare Sicht auf das Meer Wir wurden freundlich von der Vermieterin empfangen. Da es für uns etwas schwierig war, das Haus zu finden, holte sie uns von einem vereinbarten Treffpunkt in Santa Cruz ab. Die untere Etage des Hauses, welche gemietet werden kann, ist sehr gut ausgestattet. Für unseren 16 jährigen Sohn war es angenehm, ein separates Bad nutzen zu können. Es gibt sehr ausreichend Handtücher und auch die Küche ist sehr gut ausgestattet. Es ist wirklich alles vorhanden. Besonders angenehm war für uns, dass es genügend Geschirr gab, so dass wir nicht so oft den Geschirrspüler in Betrieb nehmen mussten. Es gibt eine separate Treppe zur Strandpromenade, auf der man sehr gut spazieren gehen kann. Der Ort ist nett und sehr sauber, zum Bäcker und Restaurants sind es nur gut 500 Meter. Wir empfehlen einmal zum Frühstück direkt zum Bäcker zu gehen. Hier trifft man wirklich auf das pure Leben von Madeira. Mit dem Busunternehmen SAM kommt man in gut einer Dreiviertel Stunde in einer Tippeltappeltour nach Funchal. Der Preis für hin und rück war 5€. E gibt dann in Funchal nur eine Bushaltestelle am Hafen von SAM. Dort fahren alle Buslinien von SAM ab. Zu empfehlen sind die Wanderungen. Wer gut zu Fuß ist kann die beiden höchsten Berge besteigen. Die gesamte Insel ist sehr schön. Man muss aber bedenken, dass man für Wege, trotz der angenehmen Schnellstraßen, längere Zeit benötigt. Durch die vielen Kehren braucht man schon mal doppelt so lange, als geplant. Wir danken den Vermietern sehr herzlich und können das Objekt uneingeschränkt empfehlen! ##### Holger F. ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - [Lodging](?equalTargetTab=tab-0) - [Flights](?equalTargetTab=tab-1) - [Packages](?equalTargetTab=tab-2) - [Cars](?equalTargetTab=tab-3) - [Vacation Rentals](?equalTargetTab=tab-4) - [Things to Do](?equalTargetTab=tab-5) - [Garajau Terrace - Amazing Views of Garajau Town](https://www.expedia.com/Santa-Cruz-Hotels-Garajau-Terrace-Amazing-Views-Of-Garajau-Town.h91562261.Hotel-Information) - [Mediterranean Villas](https://www.expedia.com/Santa-Cruz-Hotels-Mediterranean-Villas.h32393686.Hotel-Information) - [Moradia Uriel](https://www.expedia.com/Santa-Cruz-Hotels-Moradia-Uriel.h104822410.Hotel-Information) - [Vacation home with fantastic sea views in the first row](https://www.expedia.com/Canico-Hotels-Detached-Holiday-Home-With-Unobstructed-Sea-Views-And-Private-Garden.h34059367.Hotel-Information) - [Valle Paraizo](https://www.expedia.com/Santa-Cruz-Hotels-Valle-Paraizo.h2609932.Hotel-Information) - [Ground floor house in Garajau, Terrace Vila](https://www.expedia.com/Santa-Cruz-Hotels-Ground-Floor-House-In-Garajau.h55522250.Hotel-Information) - [Flh Garajau Fantastic Ocean View with Balcony](https://www.expedia.com/Santa-Cruz-Hotels-FLH-Garajau-Fantastic-Ocean-View-With-Balcony.h89676742.Hotel-Information) - [Villa Sunrise View by Madeira Sun Travel](https://www.expedia.com/Santa-Cruz-Hotels-Villa-Sunrise-View-By-Madeira-Sun-Travel.h39531089.Hotel-Information) - [Villa Orca by LovelyStay](https://www.expedia.com/Santa-Cruz-Hotels-Villa-Orca-By-LovelyStay.h37884741.Hotel-Information) - [Villa Aquarela by Our Madeira](https://www.expedia.com/Santa-Cruz-Hotels-Villa-Aquarela-By-Our-Madeira.h27277953.Hotel-Information) - [Reis Magos II, sea view apartment](https://www.expedia.com/Santa-Cruz-Hotels-Apartamento-Vista-Mar.h27069923.Hotel-Information) - [In the centre, with balcony - Santa Cruz II](https://www.expedia.com/Santa-Cruz-Hotels-In-The-Centre.h104868105.Hotel-Information) - [Garajau Terrace II](https://www.expedia.com/Santa-Cruz-Hotels-Garajau-Terrace-II.h32904113.Hotel-Information) - [Paradise Views Gaula](https://www.expedia.com/Santa-Cruz-Hotels-Paradise-Views-Gaula.h31903350.Hotel-Information) - [Quinta de Santo António da Serra](https://www.expedia.com/Santa-Cruz-Hotels-Quinta-De-Santo-Antonio-Da-Serra.h3575831.Hotel-Information) - [Casa Silvana NEW AL\*](https://www.expedia.com/Canico-Hotels-Casa-Silvana-NEW-AL.h39136243.Hotel-Information) - [${Hotelname}](https://www.expedia.com/Santa-Cruz-Hotels-Vivenda-Da-Esquina-By-LovelyStay.h24275902.Hotel-Information) - [Caniço Bay Apartments Studio 1](https://www.expedia.com/Santa-Cruz-Hotels-Canico-Bay-Apartments-Studio-1.h63877289.Hotel-Information) - [Descobrir Madeira com Carro Grátis](https://www.expedia.com/Santa-Cruz-Hotels-Descobrir-Madeira-Com-Carro-Gratis.h57568076.Hotel-Information) - [Prestige Sea View Villa](https://www.expedia.com/Santa-Cruz-Hotels-Prestige-Sea-View-Villa.h36711454.Hotel-Information) - [Flights to Madeira Region](https://www.expedia.com/Destinations-In-Madeira-Region.d6048281.Flight-Destinations) - [Madeira Region Vacations](https://www.expedia.com/Madeira-Region.d6048281.Destination-Travel-Guides) - [Car rentals near Madeira Region](https://www.expedia.com/Destinations-In-Madeira-Region.d6048281.Car-Rental-Destinations) - [Madeira Region Vacation Rentals](https://www.expedia.com/Destinations-In-Madeira-Region.d6048281.Vacation-Rental-Destinations) - [Things to do in Madeira Region](https://www.expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Madeira-Region.d6048281.Travel-Guide-Activities)