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Luxurious house with sea and mountain views

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A modern dining area with a glass table, beige chairs, and a view of the sea.
A modern living room with a curved sofa, a fireplace, and a view of the sea.
A modern living room with a TV, sofa, and coffee table, leading to a balcony with a view of the sea.
A pool area with a view of the sea, a garden, and a hillside with houses.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the sea through the window.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 128073 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Arco da calheta, Madeira Region
  • Place, beach near Serra de Água
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Funchal Marina
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Place, Porto Moniz Natural Pools
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Calheta

This vacation home is located 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Casa das Mudas Arts Center and within a 10-minute drive of Beachside Square. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a fireplace.
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What's nearby

  • beach near Serra de Água - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Ponta Do Sol Beach - 11 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Formosa Beach - 32 min drive - 20.3 miles
  • Funchal Marina - 37 min drive - 22.8 miles
  • Porto Moniz Natural Pools - 38 min drive - 23.8 miles

Getting around

  • Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Sra Maria - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pukiki Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Leme Marisqueira - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Planalto - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bar Rochão - ‬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.

Luxurious house with sea and mountain views

There is a very large, fully equipped kitchen which also has a breakfast table, ideal for your morning coffee. Adjacent is the laundry room which has a washing machine, tumble dryer and ironing facilities. Just outside the kitchen is the purpose built barbecue area, making ‘al fresco’ dining, easy, fun and enjoyable. There is also an outside shower room with toilet, and for the more energetic a small gym room equipped with a treadmill, bicycle and triceps/biceps machine!
On the upper level are all the bedrooms; all beautifully decorated and spacious. There are 4 double bedrooms, 2 with en-suite bathrooms, (1 with Jacuzzi), and a twin bedroom. Three of these bedrooms open onto the wide balconies that overlook the swimming pool and the magnificent views.
With the style and comfort of Villa Moniz, you will not be disappointed.
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The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 4 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can expect to find a Smart TV with a DVD player. The bathroom offers hair dryers and bidets. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a fireplace. Limited housekeeping is available.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski lift privileges

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car available
  • Car recommended
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • Next to a golf course
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 8,073 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Left they keys inside of the house
Empty the trush.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
Property Registration Number 1765/AL

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Calheta, close to Ponta Do Sol Beach, Paul do Mar Beach, and Cascata dos Anjos. You'll also find Beachside Square and Casa das Mudas Arts Center within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Luxurious house with sea and mountain views?

Yes, there is wheelchair-accessible parking available.

Is a spa located at this vacation home?

Spa services at the vacation home include massages.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Luxurious house with sea and mountain views?

At this beachfront vacation home, there are many amenities for couples, including a private pool and a fireplace in each house, and some feature ocean view.

Are there hot tubs at Luxurious house with sea and mountain views?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Luxurious house with sea and mountain views?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC), which is 29.3 mi away (50 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Luxurious house with sea and mountain views?

Yes, every house at Luxurious house with sea and mountain views comes with a balcony and some offer ocean and mountain views.

Luxurious house with sea and mountain views Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay in the villa was amazing. Everything exceeded our expectations. We would like to thank the host for making our family get together unforgettable event. We all would like to come back sooner then later.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perola Atlantico A.

STUNNING AND LUXURIOUS PLACE

This property is amazing! Stunning view. Worm and friendly welcome. Very good location. Spacious and comfortable with everything what we needed and place. We will come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

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

Simply stunning

After a slight delay and miscommunication with the house keeper, the house was faultless. The photos simply don’t do it justice..... the pool could have been a little warmer though!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Claire D.

Large comfortable house in the hills above Calheta

The house itself is very spacious and comfortable, with plenty of bathrooms and showers for everybody, and the pool and outdoor seating area are great. Downsides is that the village of Arco de Calheta is very spread out and you need to drive to get to pretty much everything (there's a mini market and a local cafe a couple of streets up from the house, but Calheta restaurants and supermarket are a drive away). Also if you're a light sleeper, take earplugs - there are plenty of dogs and roosters nearby.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Lovely Villa

We have just returned from a weeks stay at this beautiful villa. It is very well equipped and in a lovely location. Jose and Maria who look after the villa were lovely and very helpful. We hired a car which we picked up from the airport and Jose also met us at the airport and took the rest of my family to the villa as we could not all get into one car. He also took us to a large supermarket so we could stock up on some essentials. It was my birthday whilst I was in Madeira, we went to Reeds hotel for afternoon tea, it was a beautiful hotel and the food was lovely. In the evening we went to the savoy hotel which was a short car drive from the villa, lovely food and a lovely sunset, Jose took us to both locations and picked us up again. We spent some time in Funchal the capital of Madeira well worth a visit, especially the cable cars and the stunning gardens at the top, plenty to do and see. There is a lovely Italian restaurant a 5 minute drive from the villa, great food at good prices. There is one small supermarket within walking distance and another further on and a couple of local bars. We would recommend either hiring a car or asking Jose to take you to places his prices are very reasonable. We would certainly recommend this villa lovely pool and plenty of outside space with a BBQ and a pizza oven. We found Lilliana so helpful when booking just wished we had stayed longer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danielle H.

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

2 wonderful weeks in a wonderful villa

We have spent 2 weeks in this very spacious villa. The house is exactly as shown in the pictures. It is not brand new but very well maintained. The house is equipped with everything you need and more (especially the kitchen has literally everything you could think of). The view is beautiful and the pool really great. We enjoyed the BBQ area quite a lot. Adriana was really nice and very helpful and very quick to respond whenever we had a question or something. The service was really above our expectations. One time there was an issue with the pool which was solved by Adriana within two hours!!! We would definitely come back!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diogo F.

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

Excelente propriedade

Vista incrível, boa piscina, casa ampla e limpa, adoramos!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beate R.

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

Schönes Haus

Das Haus war sehr schön und genau wie beschrieben. Toll ausgestattete Küche. Der Kontakt mit der Agentur und mit der Dame vor Ort war sehr gut.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peder K.

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

Great house with a fantastic ocean view

The communication was good, the house is spacious - we were a group of 9 and had plenty of space. The view over the ocean from the house/garden is amazing. Would like to come back one day.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anke H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Arco de Calheta

Schönes Haus
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

Villa mit Blick auf das Meer

Tolle Villa mit allem Komfort den man sich wünscht. Super Ausstattung
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

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

Großartige Woche in einem sehr schönen Haus

Das Haus ist mit allem ausgestattet, was für einen Aufenthalt benötigt wird. Pool, BBQ und der Blick sind wunderbar. Die nicht mehr ganz so scharfen Messer haben das Schneiden das eine oder andere Mal zur Herausforderung werden lassen ;-) Was aber das Urlaubserlebnis in keinster Weise geschmälert hat. Das Haus können wir uneingeschränkt empfehlen.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claude C.

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

Better than expected

Spacious, stunning views, comfortable, well equipped, friendly caretakers, great location are the best way to describe our stay of 8 adults. As indicated by others not the easiest to find but we did it the first time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sabine R.

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

Wir haben wunderbare Tage dort verbracht

Wir haben uns in dem Haus sehr gut erholt. Die Lage ist sehr ruhig. Pool und BBQ sind fantastisch. Auch der Ausblick von der Terrasse und den Balkonen ist wunderschön. Die Küche ist perfekt ausgestattet und auch die Inneneinrichtung lässt keine Wünsche offen. Wir haben nur zwei kleine Anmerkungen: Eine Klimaanlage mit Verbindung nach außen gibt es nur in einem Schlafzimmer - wir haben sie während unseres Aufenthalts nicht zwingend gebraucht, aber wir hatten aufgrund der Beschreibung erwartet, dass eine solche Klimaanlage in allen Schlafzimmern installiert ist. In dem Informationsfaltblatt des Hauses ist beschrieben, dass zum Beginn der 2. Woche eine Reinigung erfolgt und auch dass Freitags um 10:00 Uhr jemand zur Poolreinigung kommt - beides fand nicht statt. Wir möchten aber ausdrücklich betonen, dass diese 2 Punkte unseren Urlaub in keiner Weise beeinträchtigt haben und wir bestimmt einmal wiederkommen.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amanda D.

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

Great August family holiday 2019

We found the description of this villa and the location prior to visiting Madeira, it was as we expected. Easy to drive to from the airport on major roads, and we had booked our car for the 14 days. We would suggest any guests do the same if they want fresh 'British tasting' milk from the supermarket sold at Pingo Doche at the beach in Calheta. The villa is located up the hillside and there is ample of onstreet parking immediately outside. We walked to Arco Da Calheta village corner shops and Loreto which sell fresh bread and rolls and most other essential products, but only fowl tasting longlife milk!! - Lina's at the end of the road is a great find for shoes, clothes, kids toys, household goods, the equivalent of UK's Bargain Buys shops. The church was lovely too. We used the pizza oven and BBQ which were great. Along with the garden and pool, which was short of pool toys but quickly rectified by Gorete during our stay. We didn't use the pool house. There was a great supply of pool towels, sun loungers and cushions, and a washing line. We found the kitchen to be of a good size, with enough utensils and crockery for the 9 of us who stayed. Open planned sitting room/hall/stairs/dinning area was very comfortable and we could all sit around the table of an evening to play games (Uno is provided!) along with completing the children's puzzles and challenging adult puzzle also provided. Bedrooms upstairs, along with bathrooms and balconies are a lovely size with loads of light. Blackout blinds are provided on the 4 bedrooms to the rear of the property that face the sea views, as this is where the sun rises and sets. We felt safe and secure in the house, and village at all times and thoroughly enjoyed our big family summer holiday with our 7 year old, 11 year old, 13 year old and couples. Gorete is very friendly and welcoming, and responds extremely quickly to any contact you have with her. The villa was centrally located on the Island for our visits by car to Calheta's beach and supermarket, Jardim du Mar's beautiful promenade, Porto Moniz's stunning lagoons, the volcanic caves at Sao Vincent, Funchal's CR7 Museum, Monte Palace Botanical Gardens, tut tuts, cable cars and shops, Santana's thatched houses, Santa Cruz's waterpark, and of course the airport.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lynn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great villa with stunning views.

Enjoyed our stay, villa very spacious with beautiful gardens & pool but was mislead by description of amenities ie, no sofa beds in any of bedrooms, 2 bedrooms having double beds & not king as described. No bicycles ,no pool table or table tennis facilities. Contacted the owner regarding the latter& was told these was extras & needed to be booked & paid for in advance but nothing is stated on the website regarding this . Also a bit of confusion regarding the address of the villa as no taxi driver could find it . Other than that we had a fantastic holiday & would visit madeira again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Henriette S.

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

Mooie, schone villa , alles aanwezig., goeie bedden, kortom een prima keuze.

Voor herhaling vatbaar en wij zijn nogal verwende , kritische lui.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

Unbelievable Villa, blown away by how nice and spacious it is inside.

Went with family of 12. 6 of them children. Lots of space, nice size pool. If there had to be a down side it would pool not heated but children still enjoyed it. (We did know this when we booked though) Villa has everything you need and Gorete was easily contactable with any questions we had. Highly recommend a stay at this Villa.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthias F.

Tolles Haus

Soper Lage und Standard
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Russell J.

Wonderful Villa with glorious view

My family and I came to Madeira to celebrate my wife’s 50th birthday. Our stay at village calheta was simply wonderful and helped by the superb villa. Anyone looking for a luxurious place to relax and enjoy the lovely climate could do no better than choose this place.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christoph M.

Great house

Great house
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniela S.

geschmackvoll es Haus in sehr schöner Lage

Das Haus ist schöner als die Bilder zeigen, es ist dezent und geschmackvoll eingerichtet, der Ausblick ist sehr schön. In der Küche findet man alles, was man zum Kochen und Dinieren braucht. Die Anlage ist sehr gepflegt. Wir werden auf jeden Fall wieder kommen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liliana M.

THE BEST VILLAGE IN CALHETA

Great house. Stunning view to the Ocean. Large rooms, large living rooms. Kitchen equipped with everything what we need. The BBQ area is fantastic for we spend one amazing evening. We loved! Everything was so clean, Gorete and Jose welcomed us with fantastic glamour. Thank you so much. Just a note. The house is more beautiful then in the photos. Congratulations for this fantastic place.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Gerard L.

Belle maison très spacieuse

Nous avons bien profité de cette maison spacieuse malgré une météo bien humide. Les soirées auprès de la cheminée ont un peu réchauffé le rez de chaussée mais la maison demeurait un peu humide et fraîche. C'est un peu dommage que nous n'avions pas accès au chauffage. La maison est bien située pour visiter l'ile et l'endroit est très calme.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Super house - conveniently located and easy to get to, in upper part of Arco da Calheta.

We were here between the 18th December and 29th December (2017). This is a 5 bedroom house, two bedrooms are ensuite and the other 3 share a bathroom on the upper floor (four of them have sea views and the other a view of the mountain). There is also a full bathroom, easily reached from the upper floor, on the ground floor. With another full bathroom accessible from the kitchen door on the ground floor in the garden. Very comfortable beds. Balconies at the rear of the property (one very large) run the entire length (outside the bedrooms) with sea views, and on the 28th December we sighted 5 pilot whales from the larger of the two in the bay (for 1/2 an hour). Heating is provided by electric heaters in 4 of the bedrooms and one in the TV area downstairs with a very easy to light and effective wood burning stove (as much wood as you like) in the open plan living area. The kitchen is very well appointed with seating for at least eight at a table. Outdoors plenty of seating and a very comfortable hammock. We didn't use the barbecue or pool. But both looked great. The area at the top of the village in Arco da Calheta is quiet with an uninterrupted view of the bay. Supermarkets are available either in Loreto (medium size and 5 mins driving) and Calheta Beach has a decent size Pingo Doce with all you would need. There is also a very good Continente supermarmarket in Ribeira Brava in the commercial area on the road out to Sao Vicente (about 15 minutes from the Villa). They are all open for long hours late into the night and are very well priced despite the poor Euro exchange rate at the moment (cheaper than the Canaries for example). Good Wi-Fi coverage in the living area downstairs and in one bedroom upstairs. I would recommend this house to anyone who wanted a large well appointed house in a good area. A car is vital to get around on the superb, but vertiginous Madeiran roads. The weather was great with daytime temperatures up to and over 20 degrees C on most days, but falling sharply in the evening. The owner Lili is available by telephone or email and went out of her way to make us welcome. She has a couple locally who will deal with any questions or problems (we didn't have any), Maria and Jose. Milk and fruit and the traditional Madeiran cake were there on our arrival to greet us. There is a very good Italian (pizza) restaurant in Loreto (5 mins away) and about 5 bars within the same distance. Highly recommend.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2017

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