This villa is located 1.2 mi (2 km) from Ethnographic Museum of Madeira and within a 10-minute drive of Cabo Girao. The villa includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a balcony.
Ethnographic Museum of Madeira - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
Funchal Marina - 19 min drive - 12.0 miles
Madeira Botanical Garden - 19 min drive - 13.9 miles
Funchal Farmers Market - 20 min drive - 13.2 miles
Porto Moniz Natural Pools - 55 min drive - 26.1 miles
Getting around
Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
Heredia - 6 min drive
Tabūu - 7 min drive
Bar Concord - 6 min drive
Restaurante Muralha - 6 min drive
Restaurante Fajã dos Padres - 10 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.
Large Luxury Villa, Heated Pool, Games/Gym Room, Sea and Mountain Views
Luxury 3 bedroom private villa with parking behind locked gates. April Rum and Lemon Festivals, May flower festival, every sat in June world firework championships set to music, many other festivals and events all year see Madeira event websites.. . Large heated private swimming pool on its own terrace for your use only. Furnished to a high standard throughout. Located in a quiet and pleasant area near the town of Ribeira Brava. Centrally placed to explore the island. Villa and all 3 bedrooms have sea and mountain views. Games room with soft play area and Gym, your use only. Laundry room, washing machine and tumble dryer. WiFi throughout. Local shops restaurants 5-10 mins walk away. Close to local Amenities/Activities/Beach/Pursuits: Local shops, supermarkets, banks/cash machines, sports facilities restaurants cafes bars all 5 mins by car. AL licenced villa to meet the Portuguese Holiday rental standard for your peace of mind. Central position makes it ideally suited for exploring the island by car or bus. Available island activities. Aerial Pursuits (Hang gliding, paragliding available) Beaches/Coast (Pools, sand, views, worlds highest cliffs, 7 cable cars) Bird Watching (Tours available, bird books, lists provided) Boat Trips (Half or full day boat trips, coast Islands, historic/modern boats/whale watching) Canoeing (Coastal) Canyoning (Worlds No1 location for this sport, the champions train here) Coast (walk, driving, nature) Diving (A popular location for diving) Gardens (Many subtropical gardens, be early in the year for the orchids) Driving (Open roads fast road/tunnel links or twisty drivers roads) Events (Festivals, fireworks etc. All Year Round. June every Sat World fireworks championships).
The villa is heated and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. The bathroom offers hair dryers and bidets. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a sofa bed. Housekeeping is available on request.
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
Garden
Housekeeping (on request)
Unit size: 4,306 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
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
This property doesn't allow pets
Note from host: Please ask.
Children and extra beds
Note from host: supervision when using the pool.
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 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-in: 3:30 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Property Registration Number 93109/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.
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.
Property is also known as
Large Luxury Villa Games/gym Room Sea Mountain Views Wifi
Large Luxury Games/gym Room Sea Mountain Views Wifi
Large Luxury Villa Games/gym Room Sea Mountain Views
Large Luxury Games/gym Room Sea Mountain Views Ribeira Brava
Large Luxury Villa Games/gym Room Sea Mountain Views
Large Luxury Games/gym Room Sea Mountain Views Ribeira Brava
Large Luxury Games/gym Room Sea Mountain Views
Large Luxury Villa Heated Pool Games/gym Room Sea Mountain Views
Large Luxury Villa Heated Pool Games/gym Room Sea Mountain Views
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do within easy reach of this villa?
This villa is located in Ribeira Brava, close to Cabo Girao, Ponta Do Sol Beach, and Formosa Beach. Ethnographic Museum of Madeira is also within a driving distance of 2.5 mi.
Will I be able to park at Large Luxury Villa, Heated Pool, Games/Gym Room, Sea and Mountain Views?
No, there isn't parking at this villa.
Is this villa associated with a casino?
No, this villa is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this villa?
No, this villa doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.
Is Large Luxury Villa, Heated Pool, Games/Gym Room, Sea and Mountain Views a good place to stay for couples?
This historic villa offers many amenities for couples such as a private pool, a private pool in some villas, as well as an outdoor pool.
Does Large Luxury Villa, Heated Pool, Games/Gym Room, Sea and Mountain Views have a hot tub?
No, but this villa does have a heated pool.
Does this villa offer breakfast?
No, this villa doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this villa allow pets to stay free of charge?
No, pets aren't allowed at this villa.
Does Large Luxury Villa, Heated Pool, Games/Gym Room, Sea and Mountain Views have connecting rooms available?
No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this villa.
What is the closest airport to this villa?
The closest major airport to this villa is Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC), which is 21.3 mi away (30 minutes by car).
Can I book a room with a balcony at Large Luxury Villa, Heated Pool, Games/Gym Room, Sea and Mountain Views?
Yes, every villa at Large Luxury Villa, Heated Pool, Games/Gym Room, Sea and Mountain Views comes with a balcony.
Large Luxury Villa, Heated Pool, Games/Gym Room, Sea and Mountain Views Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 52 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 52 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 52 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 52 reviews
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jorde G., Calgary
Apr 16, 2026
Jorde G.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
6/10 Okay
Judith S., Northumberland
Sep 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
House looks amazing and is very spacious. Pool was cold and despite reassurance that it was 25 degrees it took your breath away when you got in. The furniture needs some updating. Sofas are old and sag a bit and cushions smelled old. Facilities are good in kitchen and games room. On last day we had to strip beds and the duvets inside the cover were dreadful. If I’d known what they looked like before I would have complained. They need replacing as does the covers as they smelled a bit of sleep which was a bit off putting. All in all a lovely house but needs some tlc and updating and the pool was not warm. We had a fantastic holiday we didn’t spend a huge amount of time in the house but this is an honest review. Oh and you definitely need a car and the driveway is extremely steep. Would recommend an automatic car.
Judith S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ewa F.
Sep 3, 2025
Ewa F.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca M.
Jun 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful! Thank you!
The communication and booking process was simple and clear. Being greeted on arrival with a quick tour of the villa was great. The welcome pack was much appreciated. The villa was very clean and we had no issues with the electric or hot water all week. 4 adults staying for a 50th Wedding Anniversary celebration. We had the most wonderful week and the weather was warm and a mix of sun and cloud which allowed us to explore as we wished of the beautiful island.Kitchen was well equipped with all you could need and more.Had great fun playing table tennis! Pool was a great addition and used most days. The only comment we would make, would be, it would be nice to have seating outside that was more comfortable for the older generation. Parents struggled to get down to the sunbeds to sit and without any support on back on the bench had to resort to going inside. Car hire given the location was a good choice and the directions and photos of how to get to the villa were fantastic. The local rally was on, the cars driving right past the villa made for an exciting mornings viewing. The drive up to the villa is quite a steep hill but once you got the hang of it no trouble. We would love to return to the villa again in the future as there is still so much to see of the island.
Rebecca M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Jackie G.
Jan 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Some amazing views, electricity can be tricky, only space heaters.
It was all and all a great experience. We did struggle with the posted amenities, for example the dryer would cause the main breaker to throw causing us to have to babysit it. The house is huge but also mainly cold surfaces so it can be hard to heat with the provided heaters, which can also trip the electric mentioned above. The beds were pretty comfy and the kitchen was super nice to have. Couldn't use the pool because it was cloudy most if the time and so it didn't warm but that is nature's fault.The area is great. I liked all of the local businesses along the road and it was super easy to get to the highway. The driveway is super steep and we didnt risk it on rainy days, otherwise we adapted to it. I really liked how staying outside Funchal forced us to explore the island. Seixal was our favorite.
Jackie G.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Diana R.
Dec 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Dec break
Great facilities. Tavern just down the road served great food and they were very friendly. Ping pong was useful on rainy days. Levada walks close to the home were great.
Diana R.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nita L.
Oct 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Recommend
Had a fabulous time, would have liked the pool to be heated as promised. The driveway is steep, so beware if you are not a confident driver. Would recommend as easy to move around the island from the villa. It was comfortable and clean. Would definitely recommend.
Nita L.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Owen R.
Apr 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Big, well-equipped villa with nice pool
Stayed in March/ April with partner and teenage son.
We found the villa with no problem using Google Maps link provided and checked in easily.
We were surprised at how big it is! There were only three of us, but it would be more than big enough for a family of six.
We found it to be very well-equipped, with everything that we needed to enjoy our stay. The pool was lovely, and heated to a good temperature - the worst bit was getting out, particularly if it was a bit windy!
Car hire is essential as there isn't much in the local area - but there are a number of restaurants, supermarkets etc. in the nearby town of Ribeira Brava.
A few things that might be helpful
- the villa is located close to the village of Boa Morte, which is a little further from Riberia Brava than we expected, although this wouldn't have made any difference as we would have driven anyway as it's very hilly!
- if you need to get more table-tennis balls (there was only one when we arrived and it was broken) the only place that sells them is Decathlon just outside of Funchal
We needed to change our arrival date by a day - John was happy to oblige, but it seemed quite difficult to do this through vrbo (not sure why as I'm sure it must happen regularly). In the end, we agreed to just leave the booking as it was and John would just refund us for the day that we didn't use.
Overall, we had a great time, and would definitely go back.
Owen R.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Paul W.
Apr 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A little slice of paradise
We very much enjoyed our stay at the villa. Gina was very helpful and welcoming and contact with the owner was seamless prior to arrival. There is a lot to do on the island and a car is definitely required to see all the sights and navigate the various hills and valleys. We took the cable cars in Funchal and visited the botanic gardens which were lovely. Would come back to visit again
Paul W.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Anne Katrine E.
Dec 24, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice private location
We enjoyed our stay very much. It is a big house with plenty of spare for all visitors. We visited in Desember in the midle of a winterstorm - the house can be a bit cold for that experience, but the host had provided electrical owens so we could heat the house. Very nice outside area with fantastic eveningview and a warm pool big enough for bathing with the family. Our plane got delayd because of the storm and the host arranged for us to stay longer in the house. We definatly recommend the house.
Anne Katrine E.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Ian C.
Mar 14, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Make the most of Madeira
This well equipped and neatly laid out villa is a great family base, perfectly situated for accessing all parts of the island. Ribeira Brava has everything that the self-catering holiday maker needs. Views from the villa are always engaging and quick road routes mean you can head north for dramatic Atlantic waves, west for surf and dizzy decents, east for Funchal and tourist busyness. Madeira is a great destination and this property is a really reasonable base from which to enjoy it.
Ian C.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022
8/10 Good
Jenny G.
Oct 30, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely villa in a great spot, shame about a lot of problems
We have been to Maderia several times and love the island. The villa was well kept and in a great location, albeit quite a drive up the hill. The main problem was the pool was freezing. One of the main reasons for booking the villa was the heated pool and the children were very upset it was so cold as it cut short their enjoyment in the water. The local agent was not very helpful. She was rude when we contacted her about checking in, demanding check in time was 6.30pm despite it clearly saying 4pm on our documents. We agreed to meet her at 5pm as she couldn't come any sooner but she didn't arrive until 5.45pm. We had been up since 3am and had had a long day.
When we were shown around we were told the washing machine was broken, a new one was provided but half way through the stay... it was clear she had known about this before we arrived. There was no BBQ and she said that was not her problem and there was clearly not going to be provided during the stay. There was also no toilet seat in the master bedroom's bathroom. She said she would get a new one, this never happened.
In the end we contacted the property owner about the pool, who tried his best to help remotely but nothing seemed to happen and on the penultimate day we were told the pool heater was broken and they needed a new one. The owner has kindly agreed to a partial refund but we would have preferred a pool we could have enjoyed!
Jenny G.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
4/10 Poor
Alan P.
Oct 8, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Non Heated Pool
I selected the property because of heated pool, however this was not the case, the surrounding sea was warmer, life buoy in unsafe condition, taxis will not use driveway ( too steep), no cushions for sunbeds, door stops in front of WC cause injury to foot, cooker dangerous frying pan toppled of gas ring spilling hot oil, does not get the sun by the pool until 11AM
Alan P.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021
8/10 Good
Jonathan K.
Nov 14, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
October half term villa rental
Spacious well equipped family villa with fantastic views of mountain and sea. The location is very hilly with car hire essential as you need it to go anywhere. 10 minutes to Riviera Braves. 20 minutes to Funchal. Limited local amenities.
Jonathan K.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
Peter I.
Nov 16, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Great holiday
We had a lovely time in this house in Madeira. The pool and games room were a real bonus and the house was very spacious. The house is in a great part of the island only a short drive from Funchal. One minor issue was quickly sorted by the housekeeper. We recommend the dolphin watching and the many levada walks on the island.
Peter I.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2019
10/10 Excellent
r m.
Aug 21, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Goed vakantiehuis op prima locatie
Prima huis om Madeira te ontdekken
Alles erop en eraan
Niets op aan te merken
Genoeg ruimte en alle gemak is aanwezig
Aanrader en ook restaurant van mr Pizza 300 m verderop is aanrader
r m.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Val B.
Aug 27, 2018
This is indeed a luxury villa with everything you need. Family aged 2 to 60 loved it!
So much more than home from home, with marble floors downstairs and wooden floors upstairs. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen well equipped and the pool perfect. As the villa is in the hills we did have some cloud and wind on a few evenings in our 2weeks. Shame about the noisy dogs in the area. Overall, we had an amazing holiday.
Val B.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
Edward M.
Aug 4, 2017
Luxurious, very spacious, nicely furnished nice pool area. Highly recommend.
Everything you need. Renting this property you need a vehicle although taxi and bus service is available. Be aware the driveway is very steep. 300m down the road is Mr Pizza. Rosa and Peter are very friendly and even cooked us Portugese chicken one night. Just ask the day before. A 4x4 outing with the Green Devils and Hugo as guide is a fantastic experience. Rivera Brava is a lovely small town for a browse. A great place to eat and very good food is Borda d'Agua with very friendly staff aswell.
Edward M.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
8/10 Good
Abdulkareem C.
Aug 27, 2016
clean and well equipped villa with good views and nice pool but a bit isolated.
The villa is well appointed, comfortable and clean inside. Pool was well used, and a decent size and depth for kids. gets sun from 10am for rest of day. Not sure it is heated but was warm enough in august. View is wonderful, but this is a villa that is well outside the urban areas, just down from village of boa morte. Drawback despite the views is feeling a little isolated, but this is perhaps a tradeoff. Lots of dogs around the area, lots of barking, and that included from other buildings just behind the villa which barked every time we walked past, so this may affect some people's decision to stay but not a big issue overall.
Ideally a car is necessary but this is expensive at peak times, especially if you need a 7 seater: the cost of this will exceed the cost of the villa itself for a week. There is however a local bus service (rodoeste company, timetable on internet, look for bus from boa morte to riviera brava) from just outside the villa down to the town of riviera brava which is about 4km down the hill; this is not walkable at all, but the bus only takes 15-20 minutes and costs 1.30 euros per adult each way. One has to plan however due to infrequent buses, especially at the weekend, where they are only a few running and only in the morning. Without the bus we would have struggled to stay in this villa.
The villa has a decent collection of DVDs and a table football. kitchen is well appointed and there is a fridge with small freezer. For self catering, there is a small but well supplied supermarket (pingo doce) in riviera brava. Very little choice of food in 2 local and rather run down stores attached to bars within walking distance.
Day trips are a must, 120-140 euros for the day for a 7-8 seater taxi, cheaper for that number than renting your own car and companies are flexible), and lots to see, really beautiful island, highlights were porto moniz and funchal itself, which is a lovely town.
Abdulkareem C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
8/10 Good
A N., Gröbenzell
Apr 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr schönes, großzügiges Haus
Die wirklich schöne, großzügig angelegte und sehr gut ausgestattete Villa hat uns richtig gut gefallen. Auch der Blick aufs Meer ist fantastisch.Zum Spielzimmer können wir nichts sagen, das haben wir gar nicht genutzt.Auch die Kommunikation mit dem Vermieter klappte sehr gut. Auch die Anbindung an die Hauptverkehrsader, über die man recht schnell überall hin kommt, ist gut.Jedoch waren wir etwas enttäuscht von dem Pool, der lediglich durch die Sonne aufge"heizt" wurde und deswegen eher kühl war, was bei den Außentemperaturen von etwa 18 Grad nicht unbedingt eine willkommene Abkühlung darstellte. Als wir diesbezüglich Kontakt mit der vor Ort zuständigen Person aufnehmen wollten, wurde auf unsere Anfrage leider nicht reagiert. Das fanden wir schade.
A N.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Gerhard G.
Mar 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Keine Heizung bzw. unzureichende Ölradiatoren
Das Haus ist super, leider konnten wir uns nicht wohlfühlen da es sehr kalt war (16c) die Ölradiatoren waren zu schwach und die Sicherung ist ständig rausgegangen. Wir hatten Klimaanlagen mit Heizfunktion erwartet. Fazit nicht geeignet von Dezember bis Ende März. Im Sommer bestimmt super.
Gerhard G.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Cheyen K.
Feb 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice big house
Very big house which was nice with 6 people. Child seat and cot were a plus. Heated swimming pool as well. Nice view. The play room was very nice especially with kids!! Electricity failed a lot tho and couldn’t shower with hot water too long. Overall nice stay!
Cheyen K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
jakob Hendrik d.
Nov 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Prima vakantie adres
Een super huis voor een super eiland, lekker groot, voor 6 personen en lekker een verwarmd zwembad, wij waren met z'n drieën, dus extra veel ruimte, goed bereikbaar en rustig, en toch niet ver van restaurants, huurauto is wel makkelijk
jakob Hendrik d.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Celine E.
Nov 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Villa agréable
Précision pour arriver à la villa compliqué
Villa agréable et spacieuse
Tout ce trouve sur place, manque cafetière a dosette et couteau a steak. Agréable plateau a notre arrivée tardive qui fut apprécié
Je recommande cette villa
Celine E.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Johannes J.
Nov 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
Beautiful villa with a great view. The arrival can be a bit challenging since it's a steep hill, but any well acclamed rally driver will see it as an adventure. The kids thoroughly enjoyed playing table tennis and the heated swimming pool. The pool heating was broken on arrival, but quickly fixed. Gina was a great help!