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A hotel room with a large window offering a view of palm trees and the sea. There is a bed with a striped bedspread and a chair with a lamp.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a staircase, and a shelving unit with decorative items.
A modern living room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a wooden side table, and a sofa.
A modern living room with a large window, a beige sofa, and a view of a pool and palm trees.
A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by palm trees and plants, with a white wall and a tree with exposed roots in the background.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 42153 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Funchal, Madeira Region
  • Place, Funchal Farmers Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Praca do Municipio
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Madeira Botanical Garden
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Funchal

This vacation home places you within a 10-minute stroll of Embroidery Museum and Funchal Farmers Market. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Funchal Farmers Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Funchal-Monte Teleferico - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Praca do Municipio - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Madeira Botanical Garden - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Funchal Marina - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raiz quadrada - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Venda Velha - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Estrela do Mar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante O Piano - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪A Bica - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Rochinha’s house with fabulous views over the bay of funchal

Rochinha’s house is sea view, situated in the ancient and noble part of the city of Funchal. There are two bedrooms, two bathrooms, one kitchen and two living-rooms. There’s also a lovely garden with a hammock where you can relax. It’s the ideal place to spend some nice holidays with friends or family.
It has a perfect location, far from the busy and noisy touristic parts of the city, but just 200 meters away from the old town, cable car station, beach, market, Orchids Garden, and the city centre. There are also several restaurants, supermarkets and night clubs nearby.
You have easy access to buses that can take you to the Botanic Garden or other destinations around the island. The house is perfect for enjoying time indoors and outdoors. Inside, you’ll find a modern and elegant decoration, while, outside, the garden is the perfect place to have a pleasant outdoors meal, enjoying the view of the sea, the city and its Fort.
It’s the ideal house for sun, quietness and nature lovers. With its splendid sea view, you are likely to love your holidays here.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, and a patio. There's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car available
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,153 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 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 welcomes pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is no 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: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
Property Registration Number 31908

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Rochinhas House Fabulous Views Over bay Funchal
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Rochinhas House With Fabulous Views Over the bay of Funchal

Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to this vacation home?

This vacation home in Funchal is within a 10-minute walk of Funchal Farmers Market and Embroidery Museum. You'll also find Funchal Marina and Funchal-Monte Teleferico less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Rochinha’s house with fabulous views over the bay of funchal?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

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

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Rochinha’s house with fabulous views over the bay of funchal?

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

Are there hot tubs at Rochinha’s house with fabulous views over the bay of funchal?

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

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

This vacation home offers breakfast for a surcharge.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Rochinha’s house with fabulous views over the bay of funchal?

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

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC), which is 10.5 mi away (15 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Rochinha’s house with fabulous views over the bay of funchal?

Yes, every house at Rochinha’s house with fabulous views over the bay of funchal comes with a patio and some offer ocean views.

Rochinha’s house with fabulous views over the bay of funchal Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at Rochinha House. Had everything we needed. Weather was cooler when we were there so we weren’t able to use the pool but we did appreciated the portable heaters that were available. Carolina is a wonderful host and provided direction as far as sight seeing, restaurants, etc. Check-in was clear and easy. Would absolutely stay here when we return to Portugal!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our first visit to Madeira. Funchal was a great place to start. The place was a wonderful space with deck and pool. We were four women looking to hike and this place met our need! Thank you Carolina.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mette O.

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

Unique and luxurious house in Funchal

My family of four stayed in the house for six days in July, and we had the best time. The spacious house has everything you need, and the pool and terrase area are just amazing. Astounding views of the city, a quiet neighborhood and perfect hosts. A big thank you to you and your husband, Carolina 🙏😃 We will be back soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

A great stay in Funchal!

My partner, baby daughter, mother and I had a great time in Madeira. The house was perfect and only a short walk down the hill to the old town of Funchal. It was a very clean and stylish place with a lovely garden and great views of town. Carolina was very helpful and was always on hand for help. I would definitely recommend the house to anybody visiting Madeira and would stay here again on a return trip to the island. Matt
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Susie G.

We had a magical Christmas and NYear at Rochinha's house. Heartfelt thanks for all you did for us!

The children are still asking when we can come back and we really enjoyed our stay at your beautiful holiday home too and all that we could walk to so readily. The children's playground overlooking the harbour, both lidos to swim in and the sea front to walk along were all very popular and the children slept well with black out curtains being very welcome and in our room too. Thank you and your husband for making the holiday home so homely and your many kindnesses with the children and us - it made for a wonderful holiday in Madeira. Thank you again, Susie, Jon, Josie and Daniel x x x x
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2015
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anne-Marie B.

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

Stay in Funchal

Good communication with Carolina, close to the old town approx 15-20 min walk to cable car, there is a very steep walk back to the property. Unfortunately due to storm Oscar we weren’t able to use the pool. But the garden is surprisingly private. Property was clean and comfortable We used a taxi driver called Nuno, recommended by Carolina to collect us from the airport, he also took us on a lovely day tour around the north of the island, then back to the airport. The restaurants recommended by Carolina were really good, but it is best to book 24 hours before to secure a table.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Archival

2/10 Terrible

Liesbeth S.

Nice house, environment a lot less

The house was well equipped and clean. It is at good proximity from the centre. In the description it stated that there would be a second bathroom, this turned out to be a second toilet only. The view as shown on the pictures is only visible from the bedrooms. This view will disappear soon, however, as they are building a new block of apartments about 100 meters away. In addition to that, the neighbours are also constructing which unfortunately creates a lot of noise. The owner did not notify us about this in advance. The neighbour's dogs also created quite some disturbance, this did become less during the week. All in all, we would not book this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Inger N.

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

En pärla utöver det vanliga

Huset som är ett parhus ligger på gångavstånd till centrala stan. Man går ner på cirka 15 minuter men backarna hem är lite jobbiga för oss som är 80+. Taxi hem kostade knappt 5 euro och var lätt att fånga upp. Huset är både vackert och praktiskt inrett. Den lilla och helt insynsskyddade tomten var en oas med sin pool, vilstolar och matplats.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

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

Top Urlaub 👍😉

Das Haus, die Lage, die Kommunikation waren hervorragend.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

thierry l.

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

Excellent

Je commande fortement. Maison agréable et tres bien située....quartier calme. L hotesse est tres reactive et tres gentille.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gautier P.

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

Séjour très agréable dans une location de qualité

La maison Santa Maria Maior est très agréable. Idéalement située, propre, avec tous les conforts requis, nous avons passé un excellent séjour. Les propriétaires sont très disponibles et très courtois. C'est très appréciable. Merci encore à Carolina et Pedro pour leur accueil. Dernier point : la piscine est un must dont nous avons bien profité ;)
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marie M.

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

Fyra fina veckor.

Bra standard, branta backar. Carolina och Pedro var mycket tillmötesgående och reagerade snabbt när diskhon i köket läckte. Mycket bra med en egen pool även om den var lite kall att bada i. Lite besvärande med hundar som skäller både dag och natt.
Stayed 28 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Didier T.

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

Obrigado Carolina e Pedro

Nous sommes restés un mois chez Carolina et Pedro avant notre installation définitive à Funchal. Bon accueil, bonne situation au calme et à proximité de tous les services pour notre installation et pour la vie de tous les jours. Jolie maison, bien conçue, bien équipée à l’intérieur comme à l’extérieur. Nous nous sommes sentis comme chez nous avec notre chat grâce à la gentillesse et à la disponibilité de Carolina et Pedro.
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David A.

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

Very comfortable with great views from bedrooms

Lovely spacious property, well equipped and tastefully presented. Being halfway up a steep hill we resorted to taxis to take us home in the evenings.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anonymer N.

Zentral gelegen mit schöner Aussicht vom Schlafzimmer

Das Haus sieht schön aus und liegt nahe der Altstadt. Die Sitzbezüge der Sessel im Wohnzimmer sind von den Schweißflecken dunkel gefärbt. Die Leder Couch ist dafür gut nutzbar. Uns hat der Aufenthalt dennoch sehr gut gefallen. Die Hunde in der Nachbarschaft haben zwar jede Nacht immer wieder längere Zeit gebellt, wenn die Fenster aber geschlossen sind, hat man die nicht mehr gehört. Ein Fliegengitter hätten wir gerne am Schlafzimmerfenster gehabt, weil gleich die Stechmücken ins Zimmer geflogen sind sobald man etwas lüften wollte. Ansonsten aber sind wir zufrieden mit der Wahl des Hauses.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cathy E.

Really nicely decorated with subtle touches of class in the ornaments and furniture. Garden lovely

What a fantastic property. From the moment we walked in we felt at home. Nicely decorated with lovely comfortable furniture. Nice variety of ornaments and personal touches all over the house. The garden is beautiful and relaxing. Patios doors opened up give you the feeling of living outside even when you are inside. Loved the kitchen and cooked two or three times while we were staying. The thing we really loved was having plenty of hand soap, toilet rolls etc - the bottle of wine on the table in our arrival was lovely - thank you. Some extra towels would have been nice but not a problem only a suggestion. We had a bit of a problem as my wife hurt her knee just before going on a Lavada walk. The fact that we could phone Nuno and Diego the taxi drivers was brilliant. They even looked after our cases while we spent the last few hours down at the Beerhouse before Nuno collected us to go the the airport for us to travel home. Carolina was so helpful all the way through the holiday with advice about wi fi etc. We recommend this house wholeheartedly and would return again in an instant. Thank you so much
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kim N.

En god lejlighed med flot udsigt og hjælpsom vært.

Meget fint lejlighed med flot udsigt og en hyggelig have med en fantastik flot blomstervæg. Meget hjælpsomme udlejere. Kort til centrum af byen og en udover det sædvanlige en virkelig god restaurant Taberna Ruel, hvor vi en meget fint behandling.Kan i den grad anbefales. Ialt en god ferie. Kommer snart igen. Kim, Jane og Kirsten Fensmark Danmark
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Manuel H.

Sehr schöne und liebevoll eingerichtete Wohnung in Laufdistanz zum Zentrum

Die Wohnung ist sehr schön eingerichtet und verfügt über eine Terrasse mit Garten und Hängematte, ein Ruhepol mitten in der Stadt. Nahe am Zentrum gelegen ist man in 5 Minuten an der Uferpromenade oder zur Restaurantstraße von Funchal gelaufen. Carolina war sehr nett und hilfsbereit, bei Fragen oder Problemen ist sie per Handy erreichbar und schnell vor Ort. Wir waren zu viert plus Kleinkind 5 Tage in der Wohnung, besonders die kindergerechte Einrichtung hat uns sehr gefallen. Wir kommen gerne wieder!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kerstin W.

Es war eine sehr schöne Unterkunft. Wir haben die Tage in Funjal sehr genossen.

Sehr schöne Ferienwohnung.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Comfortable & Spacious House / Garden in Good Location

We had a brilliant holiday in January (2 adults) and were fortunate to have fantastic dry & sunny weather. We used the airport bus to stop 3 and followed Carolina's detailed directions and found the property easily (I previously "walked" the route on google maps !) It was lovely to meet Carolina & Pedro at the property. It was a steep climb up the hill dragging cases but the hill although steep did not cause us any problems during the holiday. I convinced myself it was helping improve my fitness levels for the many walks we did. The highlight being being the the Pico do Arierio to Pico Ruivo walk - sensational & highly recommended for guests who have decent fitness levels and a good head for heights. The house is on two levels, you walk into the top level from the street & go down stairs to the sitting areas & well equipped kitchen. We spent little time in the house as we had long days out walking but occasionally we enjoyed relaxing in the garden ( & hammock !!) . Carolina was very helpful, and a few minor issues ( I could not connect to internet ) were resolved quickly & efficiently. As previous guests mentioned, the streets are narrow & I did not attempt to park the hire car in this street and used the next street up the hill, as this was wider and we always found a parking spot. The second street up the hill is very wide and there is lots of parking. It was the first time I had hired a car in Madeira and the expressways were easy to drive on. The very steep & bendy mountain roads were generally quiet and the rewards were worth the high levels of concentration required. You need to be comfortable with steep hill starts & multiple point turns ( Never managed a 3 point turn !) Occasionally you could hear barking dogs at night & some building work during the day. These are outside Carolina's control & were never intrusive and did not spoil the enjoyment of our holiday. This is my third property rental in Funchal & my favorite so far. Carolina & Pedro were lovely & readily available to assist in any way. Thanks for a great holiday.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ALFRED G.

Beautiful house

very good & fast internet access, very good equipped mini market next street, centrally located - only 8 Minutes walk to the ocean or the center of the city.
Stayed 21 nights in Nov 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lilliana C.

Schöne Wohnung, tolle Sicht, sympathische Vermieterin

Wohnung mit toller Sicht über die Bucht von Funchal. Wohnung mit allem ausgerüstet, was man braucht, auch einer Waschmaschine, wodurch man sein Gepäck minimieren kann! Stadt zu Fuß erreichbar, Rückweg etwas anstrengend aufgrund der steilen Staße. Sehr nette Vermieterin, die jederzeit erreichbar war. Die Wohnung kann man nur empfehlen!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Jan B.

This apartment was a good choice.It is very tastefully furnished and decorated,with artifacts .

The appartment has a nice garden and a view to die for from upstairs.Its a short walk to the city downhill and we as pensioners took a taxi back at 5 euros.We went up the cable way and the Mont has a breathtaking view.We also took the hop on hop off and enjoyed the food at various restaurants at very affordable prices.The wine at the nearby minemarket was great at 4 euros a bottle.We enjoyed our holiday and slept well at night.Caroline is a great host and we would come back anytime
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Gill S.

Nice house and garden

Comfortable and all facilities. Helpful hostess.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

CATHERINE F.

Parfait !

Superbe location, appartement très confortable, meublé avec beaucoup de goût, un petit havre de paix au cœur de la ville de Funchal. Le centre et le bord de mer sont accessibles facilement à pied même s'il faut être en bonne condition physique pour le retour ;-) Merci à Carolina, nous avons adoré notre séjour, nous recommandons très vivement.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

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