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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 63229 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Calheta, Madeira Region
  • Paul do Mar Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Porto Moniz Natural Pools
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Seixal Beach
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Calheta

This vacation home places you within a few miles (5 km) of Laurisilva of Madeira and Paul do Mar Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Eglise de Faja da Ovelha - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Paul do Mar Beach - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Casa das Mudas Arts Center - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Porto Moniz Natural Pools - 24 min drive - 13.5 miles
  • Seixal Beach - 34 min drive - 19.3 miles

Getting around

  • Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Portinho - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪O Moinho - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Maktub - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Joe's Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pukiki Bar - ‬6 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.

Home for Nature Tourism, Madeira Island LEAHOUSE, Nature and Sea

Leahouse is a House next to Nature, in Prazeres, CERTIFIED with LICENSE OF LOCAL ACCOMMODATION, 20344 / AL, in the village of Prazeres.
The village of Pleasures is inserted into a territory that has many pedestrian routes. The diverse walks available in our village, offers our visitors unique moments of interaction with Nature and Sea. We have numerous attractions, provided by the 20 existing footpaths, beaches diversity, available nature sports, regional cuisine, temperature, rural environment, air quality, good accessibility and urban mobility are some of the attractions that can satisfy the different personal motivations of each tourist in our village. Staying at CALHETA - PLEASURES is to enjoy tranquility and tranquility in an environment of safety, comfort, nature and proximity to the Sea provided by the 20 km of coastline. The proximity to the Sea and Nature is one of the unique characteristics in this rural village. Nearby you can enjoy the various levadas and trails, namely:: Taken from 25 sources; Levada of Risk; Royal Way of Paul do Mar; Sea Garden Path; Levada do Lajeado; Rosemary Levada; Red Rock Levada; Levada from Paul 2; Levada Nova da Calheta; Levada of the Fajã da Ovelha; New Levada of Arco da Calheta; Wind Lagoon Path; Atalaia and Lombinho paths; Juniper Road; Fisherman's path. It is worth mentioning that you have at your disposal several restaurants, several shops, bicycle rental, supermarket, cafes, gas station, art gallery, market with regional products, hospital, pharmacy, etc ...
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. The bathroom offers hair dryers and bidets. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

Property manager

Caires

Languages

English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,229 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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-in: 12:00 PM
  • Check-out: 12:30 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Property Registration Number 20344/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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

Home for Nature Tourism Madeira Island Leahouse Nature Sea
Home Nature Tourism Madeira Island Leahouse Nature Sea House
Home Nature Tourism Madeira Island Leahouse Nature Sea Calheta
Home Nature Tourism Madeira Island Leahouse Nature Sea House
Home Nature Tourism Madeira Island Leahouse Nature Sea Calheta
Home Nature Tourism Madeira Island Leahouse Nature Sea
Home for Nature Tourism Madeira Island Leahouse Nature Sea
Home for Nature Tourism Madeira Island Leahouse Nature Sea

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Calheta, close to Paul do Mar Beach, Eglise de Faja da Ovelha, and Casa das Mudas Arts Center. You'll also find 25 Fontes and Cascada da Risco and Fanal Protected Area nearby.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

Yes, there is a garage.

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, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Home for Nature Tourism, Madeira Island LEAHOUSE, Nature and Sea good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this vacation home include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.

Are there hot tubs at Home for Nature Tourism, Madeira Island LEAHOUSE, Nature and Sea?

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

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

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 this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC), which is about 25.2 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Home for Nature Tourism, Madeira Island LEAHOUSE, Nature and Sea?

Yes, every accommodation at Home for Nature Tourism, Madeira Island LEAHOUSE, Nature and Sea comes with a balcony.

Home for Nature Tourism, Madeira Island LEAHOUSE, Nature and Sea Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arruda J.

Liked: Cleanliness

First connection with the island

Três bien située pour nos vacances,la tranquillité de l endroit nous a permis de faire ce que nous avions de prévu. Les commodités étaient proches et atteindre les points de visite sur l île se faisait sans encombres.
Evening picture
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jiri P.

Liked: Cleanliness

First time in Madeira

The property was very clean, comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness

South Madeira Idyll

Lovely small town of Prazeres with multiple excellent restaurants and a lovely well appointed house. Very clean & spacious for the 4 of us with outside space for relaxing in the evening. Air Con was a blessing ! One improvement would be a more modern smart TV to access Netflix etc especially for the youngsters, other than this its perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Karen O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great, modern base for hiking

We chose this beautiful modern house for a few days of relaxation and exploration after an intense work trip and it was good. The house is modern and clean and comfortable. The furniture new and nice and all appliances the same. There are huge doors you can slide open to bring the outside in and comfortable outdoor furniture. The town is about as rural as you can find on this surprisingly populated island and we enjoyed exploring the coffee shops and local hikes. Easy to get here from anywhere on the island with a car. There are a few things could be improved to make it feel more like a home and less like leftovers from someone else’s house. There were only 2 bowls and no cutting board. Otherwise, the kitchen was well equipped. It would be great to have some basics like olive oil, basic spices and laundry detergent but maybe past visitors have abused things like this. The beds are rock hard - 1 the hardest I’ve ever felt, the smallest reasonable so we slept in there after the first uncomfortable night. There not being any heating except for additional pay was surprising, especially since it was cranking when we arrived. Then we never turned it n again after reading the instruction book. The arrival instruction were sent as PDFs that opened as lots of code and nothing readable. We waited a while after arriving to receive a code for the lock box after trying to call text and email through the app. Everything was fine after that but I feel like we missed some info.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

norma e.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family celebration for 90 year old father!

Absolutely fantastic stay! I come to Madeira yearly and when I’m with family I ALWAYS stay at either Leahouse or Laurishouse and you cant beat the location and the fantastic community! With the highway right there you can go everywhere. When we have any issues they respond quickly and never a problem! The houses have EVERYTHING! Top quality! Strongly recommend, you wont be disappointed!!
Stayed 24 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Stephen F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Prazeres

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this well maintained house. It was our first trip to Madeira, which is a beautiful island. Catia was very easy to communicate with and always responsive to queries.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd K., Evans, Georgia USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to relax and go for long walks

We enjoyed a week at this house in Prazeres. House is fully-equipped with everything you could ask for; with the added benefit of being in a quiet neighborhood with a high percentage of residents who have moved here from other countries, leading to many interesting conversations. Beds and furniture were comfortable, WiFi was always available and reasonably fast. Located close to the Farmer's Market that is open on Sunday mornings. There are several small restaurants and mini-marts nearby to keep you well-supplied. Bus stop is located 5-10 minute walk from house. Excellent buffet restaurant inside Hotel Jardim Atlantico, about a 20-minute walk....a bit longer if you go to enjoy the beautiful sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, lovely clean property, home from home.

Great communication, easy check in/check out. Everything provided to enable a relaxing holiday.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

John B., Whitchurch

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

We love this house the location the facilities the peace and quiet and the space . Spotlessly clean and well equipped it has everything we need.. Catia is easily contacted and speaks good English . It is in a great spot to visit the rest of the island you do however need a car. We will definitely be back for a third visit .
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Host To Be Trusted

We cannot praise Catia enough. We became "stranded" at their property due to Covid 19, but were allowed to stay over when our flight was cancelled. Throughout the emergency we were kept abreast of developments with regular emails. The house itself is well situated, in excellent condition and spotlessly clean and fresh. The nearby main road is in a cutting and had little traffic during our stay. The downside is that you are some distance from Funchal and that side of the island, however if you want to walk the lavadas it is a great base. Recommended for couples with or without active older children. There is a good sized patio on 3 sides with plenty of room to sit outside and the electric gates ensure security for little ones. Beds are firm but comfy with lots of bedding, 3 showers 2 of which were used and worked well. A kettle for the British!! Super WiFi which only showed signs of slowing a couple of times. Very good wood burner at sensible cost if you go out of season.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Trudi M., Cupar Fife

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely comfortable stay at Lea House

We had a lovely comfortable stay with our friends at Leahouse. It is a comfortable extremely nice family dwelling a quite but beautiful village setting. It has all the amenities you would require for a family holiday and we particularly liked the design of the staircase and very efficient log burner. Which heats the whole house. This fire is essential because without it the house would be unbearably cold at night. The house was. Extremely good value. We had initially a little difficulty finding the house partly due to lack of WiFi but a house number would have been useful. The house was ideal and we would have no problems recommending this property for a family holiday. In fact we were very sorry to have to leave this house. The only two minor criticisms is the WiFi is a bit irregular often drops off or runs very slowly. The beds although comfortable have very sharp corners which we kept catching ourselves on so be weary. Apart from this it is an excellent facility in a lovely part of Maderia in a friendly village no worries recommending this property.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Colin P.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Huge, Fantastic Property!! Safe and secure, peaceful Lovely Villa!

We spent two weeks in Madeira and this villa had everything we needed! A huge place with big rooms, full cooking facilities, a dishwasher, washing machine... perfect!! The owners were very quick to respond with any queries and the check in process was very easy. It feels very secure with the remotely operated gates to the driveway and the remote controlled garage door. A very peaceful and quiet area and the street is a no through road/dead end, so the only traffic we saw/heard was from people living on the same street, which was not very often! The only thing that was a (very small issue), was that there were no hooks in the main bathroom to hang towels; I think there may have been some at one point but they've fallen off. One of the bathrooms had a towel rail affixed to the cupboard under the sink, but that was downstairs. Some of the glass panes in the utility room and dining area have big cracks in, but the owners are aware of this from previous reviews. Even though the villa is located the opposite end of the island to Funchal, it only took 50 minutes to drive to Funchal and access to the rest of the island was easy and quick, due to the road network of tunnels. You definitely need a rental car to get around ... I would recommend hiring a more powerful automatic transmission vehicle if possible as the VERY steep roads are challenging and you're constantly changing into second gear! Overall, we would recommend this property to anyone. Probably the best vacation villa we have stayed in! A*****

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful house to stay in

Leahouse is a great place to stay. It's a large property, well decorated and equipped with good quality equipment - induction hob, dishwasher, fridge freezer, washing machine etc. There's brick built barbeque too. The house is really secure too - remote-control sliding gate and a garage, again with a remote controlled door, for the car. Prazeres is a large village at the western end of the island, with several restaurants and a supermarket. I dropped it one star because you do need to drive practically everywhere you want to go. It is however a very peaceful and safe place to stay. It's also right next to the main road that runs the length of the south side of the island, which makes it easy to get around. Out the back of the village, there's a road that takes you straight up to Paul da Serra or over to Porto Moniz. Overall, a great place for a family holiday!

10/10 Excellent

Keith N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful home on a beautiful island

Located on the western part of the island, the home is looks new, was very clean with all the modern appliances to make your stay very comfortable. If you like wood floors with wood trim everywhere, you will like this home. The owners were wonderful, always helpful and available by way of email or telephone. I highly recommend this home in Prazeres, Madeira Island, Portugal.

8/10 Good

Allan S., UK

Excellent base for exploring the western half of Madeira

The property is located in a quiet and rural setting and provided us with an excellent base for the many hikes we did over western Madeira. The equipment and facilities are as advertised with several restaurants within walking distance. There is also secure, off-street parking which is very helpful given that the local streets are narrow. Our stay during February included a few cool days and the provided heating (wood burning fire, gas heater) were unable to keep the large living/dining space warm. At the end of our stay, the temperature rose and this was no longer an issue. There are also several cracked panes of glass that need to be replaced for this to be a 5-star property.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Chris F.

Holiday March 2018

Arrival and entry information easy to follow, although it would have been nice to have someone to welcome us. The house was very nice and fully equipped except for sink/bath plugs and more importantly no kettle electric connection.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Maureen M.

Spacious home base for island adventures

Even better than the description, this full house is nicely equipped and comfortable. The location is a little off the beaten path, but that makes it even better for West- or north-island adventures. The house is likely nice and cool in summer, but is a little chilly in colder months. However, the house is outfitted with a lovely fire place that heats a furnace and lots of wood. The owner Caita was responsive and attentive.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Dean D.

Great villa, quiet location, definitely need a car

Booked the villa for a week in October, 2 adults and 2 teenagers. Villa was great, nice and peaceful, spacious & very clean and tidy, large garage and off road parking. For us it worked well as we used it as a base and spent all day out and about visiting different parts of the island. Prazeres being away from the coast and nearer the mountains is quiet, we didn't spend any time in Prazeres itself (it's a small quiet village) as it's a short drive to Calheta and other places along the coast. We also took several drives up into the mountains which are close by and stunning.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Christian L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfekt gelegen. Schöne Ausstattung.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah v.

Liked: Cleanliness
We hebben een prima verblijf gehad en een goede uitvalsbasis voor onze activiteiten.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul d., Lyon

Liked: Cleanliness

Maison à Madère

Séjour parfait en tout point.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rolf L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Madeira 2025

Wir waren jetzt zum 4. Mal im Leahouse und können es nur weiterempfehlen. Das Wetter war in diesem Jahr sehr kühl und unbest ändig mit viel Regen. Die Heizung, die seit 2024 eingebaut worden ist, hat uns die Situation aber deutlich leichter ertragen lassen.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Britta L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house, fantastic location

We really enjoyed our stay, the house is great. So much space and a well-equipped kitchen. It is very conveniently located, many restaurants etc. nearby and very short drive to the beach in Caleta. Very nice surroundings and very quiet at night. We loved the fireplace! Will definitely come again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henning B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Familienurlaub für Wandern und Entspannen

Der Aufenthalt in dem Haus war sehr schön. Mit vier Personen ist das Haus sehr großzügig, hell und gut ausgestattet. Man hat genug Platz für alle und kann im großen Ess-/Wohnzimmer gemütliche Abende verbringen. Durch die Klimaanlage kann auch im Winter geheizt werden.Die Lage ist schön ruhig. Restaurants und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten sind fußläufig erreichbar.Die Organisation zur Vermietung ist sehr einfach und freundlich.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sehr schöner Ort, tolle Lage des Hauses

Der Ort liegt abseits von allem Trubel und genau das ist es was wir gesucht haben. Als Startpunkt für verschiedenen Wandertouren optimal, ein Auto war nur erforderlich um zum Startpunkt zu kommen. Der Supermarkt im Ort war für uns ausreichend, dass Restaurant an der Tankstelle mit seinen typischen portugiesischen Gerichten, den tollen Weinen und dem traumhaften Sonnenuntergang können wir allen nur ans Herz legen. Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder !! Wer allerdings Party, Unterhaltung und Ausgehmöglichkeiten, Shoppingerlebnisse sucht ist hier falsch. Die Natur, die Ruhe liegt im Vordergrund und das muss man mögen. Eine rundum wunderschöne Woche und das Haus war sauber, toll ausgestattet, gute Beschreibungen und Tipps vom Vermieter, wir kommen sehr gerne wieder, vielleicht dann in das Nachbargebäude mit Pool ?
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024