Delightful villa with infinity pool and outstanding views | Villa Do Mar III
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THIS VILLA IS CERTIFIED CLEAN AND SAFE BY THE
PORTUGUESE TOURIST OFFICE
SISTER PROPERTY TO VILLA DO MAR I, VILLA DO MAR II AND COTTAGE DO MAR
Located on a fajã (a piece of land at the foot of a cliff) in the sunny Calheta area, close to its sister villas (Villa do Mar I and Villa do Mar II) and slightly elevated, Vila do Mar III has been beautifully converted from a farmers barn into a delightful villa with outstanding views and a heated pool that reaches into the living area.
The living area is full of light and has full length sliding windowpanes that provide direct access to the pool and those gorgeous sea-views. It leads to the large fully equipped kitchen with a built-in open barbecue. All bedrooms are on the first floor and have en-suite shower rooms.
The large swimming pool occupies the front of the villa and is surrounded by garden and some banana trees. A traditional lookout point at the edge of the pool terrace is perfect to appreciate those views during afternoon cocktail hour!
The Villa is secluded and very private and off the beaten track and accessed via a narrow steep driveway. The whole house and grounds is perched overlooking the banana tree plantations that suround it, and affords astounding views - you feel as one with the ocean.
A lovely little beach hut is located right on the rocky beach 30 metres below, and shared by, the three Villas do Mar. A front terrace with sunbeds, outdoor shower and built-in barbecue and large table (seating for 16), is complemented with a kitchen (fridge, 4-ring hob) and toilet. Access is via a pathway with steps that leads from the level of the Villas do Mar down to the beach.
There are many walks around Calheta and easy access to the plateau of Paul da Serra, with its many levada walks, makes this villa perfectly located for walking in Madeira and for enjoying a lovely holiday surrounded by the beautiful Madeira countryside.
Bedrooms and
bathrooms
Bedroom 1 - First floor, Double bed, French doors to the
balcony and air conditioning.
Bedroom 2 - First floor, Beds can be made up as one double bed or
two singles beds, French doors to the balcony and air
conditioning.
Bedroom 3 - First floor, Beds can be made up as one double bed or
two singles beds, French doors to the balcony and air
conditioning.
Bathroom 1 - En-suite to bedroom 1, single washbasin, shower,
toilet
Bathroom 2 - En-suite to bedroom 2, single washbasin, shower,
toilet
Bathroom 3 - En-suite to bedroom 3, single washbasin, shower,
toilet
Bathroom 4 - Ground floor, single washbasin, toilet
Living area
Open-plan sitting and dining area with sea-view and
air-conditioning. Glass doors open into the swimming pool.
Flat-screen cable TV, free Wi-Fi, telephone.
Kitchen
Large fully equipped kitchen, 4-ring electric hob, built-in
oven and microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, toaster, coffee
machine. Large built-in traditional Madeira barbecue. Opens to
garden.
Outside
Swimming pool and surrounding deck with flowering borders
and panoramic sea-view.
Sun-beds, dining table and chairs, sun umbrella.
Banana tree plantation in grounds.
Swimming Pool Dimensions and heating
Type: Rectangular
Length: 8,40 metres
Width: 5,40 metres
Depth: from 0,70m to 1,60m
Pool heating is optional and costs 140,00€ per week for a setting
of 24ºC, payable on arrival in cash. For each additional degree
setting a supplement of €20 per week applies, up to a maximum of
26ºC.
Pool heating can be provided and should be requested at least one
week in advance. Should it be requested after arrival at the villa,
the minimum charge applicable is one week, which is payable from
the time the heating is turned on.
Other
There is a free Wi-Fi connection in the Villa and a
telephone that may be used free for local calls to landlines.
Cleaning and linen change is provided every 7 days.
All linen and towels are provided, including towels for the
swimming pool.
Garage for 1 car and parking for up to 3 cars.
Car hire is essential as the villa is located just above sea-level
at the bottom of the cliff. As the access is narrow and steep, for
your comfort you should hire a smaller size car.
Nearby
A few minutes by car will take you to the resort town of Calheta,
which, with its man-made golden beaches, is popular with tourists
and locals alike. There is a beautiful marina and a selection of
bars and restaurants. There are a handful of boutique shops and a
good supermarket.
Calheta is famous for producing the best white rum 'Aguardente', a
special ingredient of the typical Madeiran drink 'Poncha'. If you
are interested in knowing how the white rum is made, we recommend a
tour of the 'Engenho da Calheta' the rum distillery where you can
wander around and sample the produce.
Centro das Artes Casa da Mudas is a new centre located at the edge
of a cliff overlooking the sea and was built to host superb art
exhibitions, musical performances and other events.
Madeira is a paradise for those who enjoy walking and hiking, and
Arco da Calheta is ideally situated, having easy access to the road
network and most places on the island.
Within 15 minutes DRIVE are the beaches at Ponta do Sol and
Ribeira Brava, the esplanades at the surfing paradises of Jardim do
Mar and Paul do Mar.
An easy 30-minute drive brings you to the capital,
Madeira
Some seven hundred kilometres west of the African coast,
Madeira is a stunning mountainous emerald island, lapped by the
warm waters of the Gulf Stream. The first island to be discovered
by the Portuguese navigators in 1419, Madeira became an important
resting place on the long trip to the new world. From these humble
beginnings, the holiday trade was formed and this spectacular
island, which used to be the favourite place of the rich and
famous, is now the preferred choice of all sorts of visitors, from
those seeking year-round warm temperatures to nature lovers and
sightseers, sports and active enthusiasts of all ages. Culture,
history, stunning nature, a myriad of sea and land activities,
added to a great foodie scene means Madeira has something for
everyone. No matter where you go on the island you are rewarded by
fabulous scenery, tiny villages and friendly people. With a
population of over 100,000, Funchal is not only the capital, but
also the 'heart' of Madeira and home to many of the islanders. This
makes it a busy, chic, cosmopolitan and fun city, full of shops,
shopping centres, bars, cafés and a great variety of restaurants
and entertainment; a vibrant, cosmopolitan town where historic
splendour and breath-taking natural beauty combine with a
thoroughly modern atmosphere.
Booking Notes
The rental value varies with the number of people occupying
the property, so please ensure you enter the correct dates, number
of adults, children and infants. Please note that supplements
apply should additional people join you for any length of
time.
A security deposit of 200€ or £200 is payable on arrival in cash.
This is returned should there be no breakages or damage to the
property.
To secure your reservation we require a 30%
deposit, or the
full amount if you are
arriving
within 8 weeks. The balance is due 8 weeks prior
to arrival.
For check-ins after 23h, a late check-in fee is charged of 30 euros, that needs to be paid in cash on arrival.
This property is registered and has an Alojamento Local lodging license nº20871/AL
Amenities
Property Type |
Villa |
|
Bedrooms |
3 |
|
Bathrooms |
4 |
|
Sleeps |
6 |
|
Lounge Seating |
6 |
|
Dining Seating |
6 |
|
Floor level |
Ground |
1st floor |
Holiday Type |
Long-term stays (Over 1 month) Beach Mountain views |
Family Quiet |
Swimming Pool |
Pool Private |
Heated |
Kitchen Facilities |
kitchen Oven Dishwasher Cooking Utensils & Cutlery Toaster |
Cooker Microwave Fridge / Freezer Coffee Machine Kettle |
Amenities |
Washing Machine BBQ Hair dryer Towels provided Heating Linen provided Highchair Villa |
Iron Balcony Beach Towels Telephone Safe Cot Separate Kitchen |
Entertainment |
Cable/satellite TV Free Wi-Fi TV XBox Console |
DVD Player Internet access Wireless Internet Children Television Networks |
Air Conditioning/Heating |
Free standing fans |
|
Safety |
Fire Extinguisher Additional Covid-19 related documentaion required |
First Aid Kit |
Outdoor Features |
Sun Loungers Terrace |
Outdoor furniture Balcony |
Distances |
Walking Distance to Beach |
|
Suitability |
Parties Not Allowed No wheelchair access Not suitable No smoking Please contact the owner/manager CHILDREN - |
PARTIES WHEELCHAIR ACCESS - RESTRICTED MOBILITY - SMOKING - PETS - Suitable for children of all ages |
Activities |
Beach Places of Interest Hiking/Walking |
Watersports Diving Snorkelling |
Car Requirements |
Car Necessary Secure parking Private Entrance |
Parking space Garage |
Check-in/Check-out |
Express Check-in Contactless Check-in Guest Identification Required Staff Follow all safety protocols from local authorities Temperature Checks on staff |
Express Check-out Contactless Check-out Private Check-in and Check-out Staff wear personal protective equipment |
Cleaning and Sanitization |
Enhanced Cleaning Practices Guest Accommodation cleaning can be avoided on request Housekeeping Weekly Linens,towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authorities guidelines Portugal clean and safe sanitization protocol followed |
Guest Accommodation sealed after cleaning Hand Sanitizer Available Linen and Towels washed in at least 60ºC/140ºF Plates, Cutlery, Glasses and other tableware sanitised |
Nearest Airport |
Funchal Airport |
House Size:
Ground Size:
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Rates
Start Date | Nightly Rate (€) | Occupancy | Minimum Stay | From |
---|---|---|---|---|
27 May 2023 | 215 | 4 | 5+ Nights | Flexible |
01 Jul 2023 | 313 | 4 | 7+ Nights | Flexible |
22 Jul 2023 | 405 | 4 | 5+ Nights | Flexible |
03 Sep 2023 | 313 | 4 | 7+ Nights | Flexible |
10 Sep 2023 | 208 | 4 | 5+ Nights | Flexible |
01 Nov 2023 | 179 | 4 | 7+ Nights | Flexible |
22 Dec 2023 | 232 | 4 | 7+ Nights | Flexible |
05 Jan 2024 | 190 | 4 | 7+ Nights | Flexible |
10 Feb 2024 | 190 | 4 | 7+ Nights | Flexible |
25 Feb 2024 | 190 | 4 | 7+ Nights | Flexible |
23 Mar 2024 | 255 | 4 | 7+ Nights | Flexible |
14 Apr 2024 | 190 | 4 | 7+ Nights | Flexible |
25 May 2024 | 228 | 4 | 7+ Nights | Flexible |
30 Jun 2024 | 332 | 4 | 7+ Nights | Flexible |
13 Jul 2024 | 429 | 4 | 7+ Nights | Flexible |
01 Sep 2024 | 332 | 4 | 7+ Nights | Flexible |
08 Sep 2024 | 220 | 4 | 7+ Nights | Flexible |
01 Nov 2024 | 190 | 4 | 7+ Nights | Flexible |
01 Dec 2024 | 190 | 4 | 7+ Nights | Flexible |
21 Dec 2024 | 246 | 4 | 7+ Nights | Flexible |
28 Dec 2024 | 246 | 4 | 7+ Nights | Flexible |
Rental & Booking Information
The rental value varies with the number of people occupying the property, so please ensure you enter the correct dates, number of adults, children and infants. Please note that supplements apply should additional people join you for any length of time.
A security deposit of 200€ or £200 is payable on arrival in cash. This is returned should there be no breakages or damage to the property.
To secure your reservation we require a 30% deposit, or the full amount if you are arriving within 8 weeks. The balance is due 8 weeks prior to arrival.
For check-ins after 23h, a late check-in fee is charged of 30 euros, that needs to be paid in cash on arrival.
This property is registered and has an Alojamento Local lodging license nº20871/AL
Availability
Map
Local Amenities Nearby
BEACH: Beach below villa - 50 metres
BAR: Bar - 2 kilometres
GOLF: Palheiro Golf - 30 kilometres
RESTAURANT: Restaurant - 2 kilometres
Reviews
We enjoyed our time at this villa. It is a beautifully laid out villa. Lots of space and the pool that leads directly from the living area is lovely. We paid extra to have the pool heated to the maximum temperature. It was still fairly cold but better than it would have been. It was a beautiful view of the sea from the villa. Very peaceful. We stayed at the end of September and although the sun rose at around 8am, the sun didn't make it's way round to our side of the cliff face until around 10am. This wasn't a problem for us though as it was still warm. 1 beach towel each is provided. There is also air con in the main living area and also the bedrooms. There are 4 sunbeds. Although we very much enjoyed our stay we probably would not return to the villa due to the road you need to drive to get to it. The listing does mention a narrow steep 'driveway' to reach the villa. But it's more than a driveway. Its a fairly long and treacherous road to get to the villa. 3 out of 4 of us are experienced and confident drivers and this road was very worrying for us to drive. It is extremely steep and you have a sheer drop into the water on one side of you for at least 70-80% of the time. The road is very narrow and I damaged my car as at times there is barely room on the road for one car. We came across a car once whilst we were driving back to the villa but luckily he reversed into one of the passing areas for us (there are not many of these. Only 2 or 3). Bruno, who met us to direct us to the villa did not seem bothered by this road and said that we would get used to it but then again he drives it all the time and is used to roads like that. We do not have road like that in England. It did prevent us from venturing out as much as we would have as we did not like using the road and we never went out for dinner in the evening as it was bad enough driving that road in the daytime, let alone once it got dark. I am not sure if a taxi would come down there, we never enquired. The nearest supermarket was in Calheta which was a short 5 minute drive away. Also a few restaurants along the marina. Just for reference, if you wanted to get a taxi from the villa to Funchal, Bruno said it would cost around 70euros each way. When we arrived, they had left us some bread, milk, butter and some sparkling wine which was nice. We enjoyed that after driving the scary road! My advice would be to get a lot of shopping when you first arrive, so that you dont have to go out again the same day you arrive if you dont want to. There wasn't many cleaning supplies there so we had to buy washing up liquid and anti-bacterial spray. They did leave us a few dish washer tablets but we had also taken our own so we didn't have to buy them. A lovely peaceful stay but the road would prevent us from returning :(
Exceptional Villa and great host
All are the best.
The house is fairly new, and well fitted out. It's spacious, and has a nice contemporary feel without being clinical. A great feature is being able to step straight into the pool from the living room! There's a garden at the front with uninterrupted views of the sea (great sunsets), and it feels really secluded, although there are a few neighbouring properties. It's located near the bottom of cliffs, though still about 30 metres above the stony beach, but it's a dead end, so there's no passing traffic near the house, and the road higher up the cliff is hardly used (like a lot of Madeiran coastal roads it's become largely redundant since the motorways were built inland). There are supermarkets and restaurants in easy driving distance in Calheta and Ribeira Brava, and Funchal's only 49 minutes drive away. Plenty of places to visit nearby as well - we'd highly recommend the modern art gallery in Calheta (Casa das Mudas), for the building and location alone, and the town of Ponta Do Sol just down the coast with it's lovely miniature seafront. We really loved this house, and would wholeheartedly recommend it. There were 2 things which we thought it's worth being aware of: the house is only reachable by a very steep and narrow concrete road, which even the more experienced drivers amongst us found daunting the first time! It helped that the owners sent someone to meet us nearby and lead the way on our first descent, but we soon got used to it. The other is that the owner is building a new property nearby and we could hear the noise of construction during the daytime. I didn't find it too obtrusive, but my wife's a bit more sensitive to noise than me and found it distracting. It may well be finished by now, but perhaps enquire before booking. The owner did compensate us with a complementary meal in his extremely good restaurant in Camara do Lobos though!
We arrived with a 10 hours delay at midnight - but the welcome was fantastic! Mr. Bruno was very kind - a cool sparkling wine was waiting for us in the fridge (and some toast, marmelade and coffee for a first breakfast - so we needn't leave the house very early the next morning). The pool was pre-heated so we could take a first dive before breakfast. The views from the terrace and the bedrooms are fantastic - we had a few wonderful sunfalls. We used the indoor-barbecue regularly for fish and other seafood bought in the local (and very well assorted) supermarket in Caleta. The whole area is very calm and quiet. As we had to change our rent-a-car the guy in charge asked why we needed a car - since we were residing in paradise. He was perfectly right!! If you want to spend unforgettable holidays on this beautiful island (with or without children), this is the place to be!
Wunderschöne, geschmackvolle, großzügige Ferienvilla in Traumlage. Ein toller Platz, um die Seele baumeln zu lassen. Hervorragende Betreuung, sehr netter Vermieter und Hausverwalter, der sich um alles kümmert. Einziges Manko: Enge, steile Anfahrt von der Küstenstraße zum Haus, nur für geübte Fahrer.
We have just returned from an amazing holiday at Villa Do Mar III. The pictures of the villa found on the website do not do it justice…it is even better than it looks. People go on about the road down, yes it's daunting at first, but you soon get used to it, and what's waiting for you at the bottom is well worth the ride down. The villa is superb, the pool amazing and the views spectacular. The kitchen is well stocked with equipment and on arrival the owner supplies some basic rations and a bottle of wine…..much appreciated. Also offered is a complimentary meal at the owners seafood restaurant in Camara de Lobos, which is fabulous. At night, sitting out at the "Lookout" with a bottle of wine watching the sunset is surreal….and actually where I proposed to my girlfriend (she said yes). All in all, a fantastic place that we will definitely return to! Top-Tip: Get a hire car!!!!
We have just returned from an amazing holiday at Villa Do Mar III. The pictures of the villa found on the website do not do it justice…it is even better than it looks. People go on about the road down, yes it's daunting at first, but you soon get used to it, and what's waiting for you at the bottom is well worth the ride down. The villa is superb, the pool amazing and the views spectacular. The kitchen is well stocked with equipment and on arrival the owner supplies some basic rations and a bottle of wine…..much appreciated. Also offered is a complimentary meal at the owners seafood restaurant in Camara de Lobos, which is fabulous. At night, sitting out at the "Lookout" with a bottle of wine watching the sunset is surreal….and actually where I proposed to my girlfriend (she said yes). All in all, a fantastic place that we will definitely return to! Top-Tip: Get a hire car!!!!
The villa was really gorgeous. The only thing that marred our stay was the weather - it rained every day but one! However, we still managed to make good use of the pool and enjoyed exploring western Madeira. The complimentary fish supper at the owner's restaurant was also a lovely and unexpected surprise, as were the fresh mangoes and other fruit left for us!
We stayed at this villa June/July for two weeks, the villa exceeded our expectations. It was a little taste of paradise, the pool was amazing and the view breathtaking. Any little hitches or teething problems were quickly dealt with in such a professional and friendly manner. I cannot recommend this villa enough and in fact the whole Island of Madeira is a must for all travellers. I would just also like to say a huge thank you for making my birthday so memorable with a beautiful meal at the villa do carne, thanks to everyone involved. I would certainly like to return to this villa in the future and will also encourage all my friends and family to book also. First class!!!
We have just returned from a 2 week stay in this beautiful villa. The pictures do not lie it is absolutely stunning, very clean with excellent amenities, the pool was amazing as were the surroundings. I would like to thank Sr Acacio for making our stay so special and for all the help he gave us enabling us to really enjoy our stay, also for the lovely night in Vila da Carne. Big Thank you also to Morrissio our taxi driver/ tour guide. Although the access road is pretty scary work is due to start very soon on amending this problem. I would recommend this Villa and would love to return to it. Madeira and its people are very special.
Sehr freundlicher Empfang - Gepflegtes, schönes Haus - Herrliche, ruhige Lage inmitten von Bananenbäumen - Einzig die steile und schmale Zufahrt ohne Ausweichstellen war gewöhnungsbedürftig - Wir würden jederzeit wieder kommen
Wow, perfect place to be! Better than the pics on internet tell! The property was cleaned very well. Hightly recommended location!
We hoped that the villa would be as beautiful as the pictures show, but is was better! Although the access road is really special - we loved our stay in this villa (especially the pool which we used every day). We made every day trips around the isle and were altough impressed by the friendly people. Our plan is to come back one day!