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Take full advantage of a relaxing atmosphere with gorgeous sea/ mountain views

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Exterior detail
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
A modern outdoor pool area with a glass enclosure, lounge chairs, and a well-maintained lawn.
On the beach, sun-loungers
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Arco da Calheta, Madeira
  • Place, beach near Serra de Água
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Casa das Mudas Arts Center
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Ponta Do Sol Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About the area

Calheta

Located in Calheta, this vacation home is by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Casa das Mudas Arts Center and Church of Our Lady of Light. .This beach vacation home is 19.3 mi (31 km) from Porto Moniz Natural Pools and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Laurisilva of Madeira.
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What's nearby

  • beach near Serra de Água - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Casa das Mudas Arts Center - 10 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Cascata dos Anjos - 12 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Ponta Do Sol Beach - 14 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Beachside Square - 14 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Sra Maria - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Laranjeira's Snack Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taberna da Madalena - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪A Poita - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Moreia - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Take full advantage of a relaxing atmosphere with gorgeous sea/ mountain views

This villa is located in Arco da Calheta, South West part of the Island, you will be blessed with amazing sunset views over the Atlantic Ocean. The nearest town, super market is only 5 min drive away, The local town Calheta has a gold sand beach, a plesant marina area where you will find a variety of restaurants and bars.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,399 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Parents are fully responsible for children safety

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 21750/AL

Take full advantage of a relaxing atmosphere with gorgeous sea/ mountain views Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 117 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa was clean and comfortable and in a great location with an amazing view. The pool was lovely and one of the best we’ve had for cleanliness and not being too strong with chemicals. Alberto was super helpful and nothing was too much trouble and we will definitely be returning to this villa on our next trip to Madeira, highly recommended.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tim C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Alberto is a very friendly host and was extremely attentive during our stay. It’s an amazing location and the pool area is very beautiful as is the inside barbecue room. The only slight drawback was that several of the tiles had chipped off the pool and my youngest cut his foot on them. Also be aware that heating the pool and air-conditioning is an extra charge that doesn’t show up on VRBO.
An incredible view
View towards the pool from the bedrooms
Beautiful pool
Lounge sunset views
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning little property

Location was superb for exploring the island as well as evening walks. The local cafe's were great for snacks and poncha! We made use of the pool and garden room most days. Views from the villa were lovely and it was very quiet and peaceful. Alberto was a fantastic host - very responsive. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely and welcome place with pool and perfect ocean view

Lovely place with pool and perfect sea view. Bit far from shops but other than that just lovely and it ticks all the boxes.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy U.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great base for exploring Madeira

We had a lovely stay here. The villa was great for us as it's quite high up (great views) and was also slightly cooler. Good and clean, nice pool, and friendly, helpful owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Martin Š.

Liked: Cleanliness

A lot of time spent in car

Don’t stay here if you plan to hike the mountains, levadas or do anything besides chilling by the pool. 25 fontes and Levada Nova is pretty much all you can do in the region, everything else is going to be a lot of time spent in the car. Early wake ups, one lane roads and tunnels will exhaust you. The property itself is ok, little bit dated, with annoying water pressure, but it gets you through the night. There is additional fee for pool heating (absolutely understandable) and AC.. the AC fee is pretty funny since you’re paying quite a lot for a night. Total AC per day is 30€, pool heating around 20-25 per day. It would be nice to mentioned this in the description on site BEFORE renting. The house is up in the mountain, by the big wall, under the road - it gets really humid and smelly inside - you’ll have to either vent a lot or pay for the AC. The shower renovation is long overdue.. each time you’ll try to move the shower door, it will pop out of the rail, stop, or jam. Also be careful with food, there are ants around the sink. The access to the house is quite steep and narrow and requires a little bit more skilled driver. You can park your car up on the road. Communication and check in/out was ok. Alberto is skilled speaker and English is no problem for him.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The view and the proximity to the local sites.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Madeira.

Modern, spacious well designed property in a quiet location with ample facilities for a comfortable self catering holiday. Surrounded by magnificent mountainous scenery, we enjoyed a months stay in February, and were fortunate to have good weather on 26 of our 28 days stay. Alberto and Maria are lovely people who care about their guests, communication throughout was excellent, we hired a car at the airport and the satnav link Alberto provided took us straight to the property where he was waiting to greet us.This was our fourth visit to the beautiful island of Madeira and probably the best, it left us wanting more. The property is located approximately a ten minute drive from the town of Calheta where you will find a Marina and a good selection of restaurants, there is also a Pingo Doce supermarket that is open seven days a week until 10pm each day 👍😎
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious house and pool

We had a nice week staying at Alberto and Maria's house. It is very comfortable and has everything required for a self catering holiday. The beach and supermarket in Calheta are easy to get to. Pool was fantastic - we used it every day. Beds really comfy and kitchen fully kitted out.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mick E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Madeira villa

Thank you so much Alberto and Maria from a lovely holiday, the villa and pool were excellent, the views amazing, a heaven on the hillside, so quiet and relaxing. Local to restaurants, shops and the Marina Thanks again ,highly recommended Mick and Sue
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lies M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Nice location to spend a holiday. No comments about the house, on the contrary: everything was completely fine. Enjoyed pool, bbq and lounge. Maria and Alberto: thanks for the nice time.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Modern house with spacious pool and BBQ area

The house of Maria and Alberto is a modern house which has just the right size for 2-4 persons. The open kitchen is functional and equipped with all the amenities needed. There is even a little washing room. The two bedrooms have a good size with large built-in closets. There is one big en suite bathroom with an impressive bathtub and one bathroom with a shower. The living room has a big sofa from which you have a stunning view through the panomaric windows down to Arco da Calheta and the Atlantic ocean. From the terrace you have the same view. The poolarea is very spacious. The pool itself has a good size with absolute clean water. Additionally there is big BBQ room and a nice little garden with banana trees. Maria and Alberto are a very friendly and caring couple. They let you know in advance everytime they intend to come around for gardening and poolservice. Another advantage of this villa is that you can rent a car from Alberto. And a car is absolutely needed. So they picked us up at the airport on arrival and drove us back on departure. Over all we had fantastic holidays in a very nice villa with super 5* hosts!
Stayed 21 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luba G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

This is a true Gem. The owners are fantastic and welcoming. The place itself is clean and quiet with such beautiful views. You will need a car as you are about 1/2 way up the mountain and please make sure you contact the owners before arriving and use there directions as google will send you on a wild ride you will not like. My wife and I and my daughter who stayed with us loved the place and the location. The sunsets are incredible. We like to move around and loved the location for that ability. The only suggestion I have is plastic glasses for outside and a few more especially larger glasses as I like my beer. We highly recommend this gem Wonderful spot wonderful people and the sunsets are unbelievable.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

MARK M., England

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing stay in Arco da Calheta

Comfortable, well equipped and fantastic hosts
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas H., England

Liked: Cleanliness

Good Break

Very enjoyable stay in a clean and well equipped villa
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alfred V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay at Madeira

The property is exactly what is promissed on the pictures. It is very clean and quiet. The service of Maria and Alberto is excellent. In Madeira you need a car to visit all the nice spots and driving is not always easy because of the hilly landscape. It was a pleasure that we could rent a car from the family and Alberto picked us up from the airport and dropped us afterwards. A lot easier than finding your way yourself in an unknown surrounding. We (parents and a daughter of 18 had a splendid holiday.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian K., Weston s Mare

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Great communication with Alberto and Sao both before and during the holiday. I get the impression It is important to them that you have the best holiday you can. The property is exactly as it appears in the photographs. It is high on a hill with fantastic views out to the sea. The sandy man made beach at Calheta is only minutes away by car as are a couple of small supermarkets and only 20 minutes from numerous Lavada walks. Alberto picked us up at the airport and arranged car hire for us at a good price Thank you Alberto and Sao for being such good hosts
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Arco da Calheta villa

The property was exactly as the on line photos portrayed, even better in some cases. The garden and pool area were fabulous and really well kept. We stayed two weeks and the owners visited twice in that time to mow the lawn etc. They always notified us that they were coming to make sure it was convenient. Both bedrooms were large with masses of storage. The lounge was bright and airy with large glass sliding doors which gave a fabulous view down the hill to the sea. The kitchen was well equipped, along with a laundry room containing a washing machine and ironing facilities. Our favorite room however, was the garden/bbq room. We spent a lot of time in there, particularly in the evenings watching the sun go down. The villa is certainly somewhere we would like to visit again in the future.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eoin L., Swansea Wales IK

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Just back from Sao and Alberto's place in Calhetta First the negatives The weather!! Nobodies fault but not the weather we expected. However in no way did it spoil our holiday. The villa had everything with wonderful views and location. Checking in was super easy, Sao was waiting to meet us with a welcome drink of a beautiful home made coffee liqueur The hosts were super. Very friendly and communication with them was 100% They went out of their way to try and make sure we had the best of times despite the weather. It was a totally relaxing break in perfect surroundings and thanks again Sao and Alberto for the island tour. (And the home made Poncha) we will be back
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marion A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Holidayhome

If it was for me, I would have stayed forever. The house is perfect: The view, the garden, the pool...The hosts are super nice and very helpful. And of course, the weather was awesome. I enjoyed my time on Madeira very much.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris W., Witney United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Can’t wait to return It was a perfect for us if anything it’s a little undersold the pictures really don’t the villa Justice . Alberto and Maria are the perfect hosts, attentive that we felt would have been available anytime if needed . The villa was spotlessly clean & well appointed .?close enough to anything you needed and far enough away for a peaseful break & the pool was spotless perfect temperature and plenty big enough .
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Simon C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house with private pool

We loved our stay here. The owners were very helpful. The pool was perfect with the added bonus of the BBQ room at the end of the garden. Great view down to the sea. The house was spotlessly clean and had everything we needed. You most definitely need a car. We struggled to find the house initially but once use to the neighbourhood it is fine.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

John E., Bristol UK.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning views

We arrived at the property at night and the manager was waiting at the gate to meet us , it was dark and we went straight to bed . In the morning we opened the curtains to see the most wonderful view , we went outside to the swimming pool, which was heated wonderful to be able to swim at any time . The property was very clean , and well equipped, the Manager was so helpful, we have stayed at many properties, this now our no.1
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui W.

Liked: Cleanliness

FABULOUS! Comfortable & relaxing.

We loved our stay here over the Xmas period. Blessed with great weather we were able to take full advantage of the pool and the facilities, which did upset our plans for touring, and gave us the unexpected full relaxation a holiday should provide. The BBQ feasts, a stunning Xmas Day sunset and several starlit skies were just what we love. The property had all the necessary requirements and we would happily return again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas H., England

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Holiday

A excellent villa with good facilities, stunning views and a great area to enjoy a relaxing holiday
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2019