Amazing stay in a beautiful tranquil villa on the coast. The swimming pool is absolutely fantastic and the hosts were really good at responding quickly and helpful. If you want peace and to relax and recuperate in an idyll this is the Air Bnb for you. Beds all incredibly comfortable and the views over the Atlantic are unsurpassed. The BBQ area in particular was heaven and we used it every day. I suggest only very confident drivers book to stay here as there is a very 'interesting' access road (although very kindly Bruno came and met us the first time to show us how to drive down)

 

Olivia Roden   Apr 2024
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Your amazing stay at the tranquil villa sounds absolutely delightful! It's wonderful to hear how much you enjoyed the swimming pool and the outstanding service provided by the hosts. Finding peace and relaxation in such an idyllic setting, coupled with the comfort of the beds and the stunning views over the Atlantic, truly seems like a dream come true. The daily use of the BBQ area adds a special touch to the experience, making for memorable meals with a view. Your suggestion regarding the access road is very thoughtful, and it's impressive how Bruno went the extra mile to meet you and show you the way. This kind of attentive service really makes a difference. We appreciate your recommendation for only very confident drivers to book this stay due to the unique access road, which is an important tip for future guests to consider. Thank you for sharing your experience and for recommending our property to those looking for peace and relaxation. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future for another rejuvenating stay!
Bruno guided us to the house on arrival and was very helpful. It is a lovely house, in a beautiful tropical garden with dramatic views. The house has all you need for a very comfortable stay. The photos on the airbnb site do not describe it that well. It is far better in reality. A small but powerful car is recommended for the steep and narrow lane leading to the house. We would definitely like to return one day.

 

Philip Lowndes   Apr 2024
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. We're thrilled to hear that Bruno was able to make your arrival smooth and that you found the house and its surroundings to your liking. It's truly rewarding to know that the house exceeded your expectations and provided a comfortable stay for you. We appreciate your feedback regarding the photos on the Airbnb site; we'll certainly look into updating these to better reflect the beauty and charm of the property. Also, thank you for the tip about the car; it's a valuable piece of advice for future guests considering the unique location of the house. Hearing that you would like to return one day is the highest compliment we could receive. We look forward to welcoming you back to our little piece of paradise in the future.
This house, once you arrive, is absolute paradise! We had a spectacular 5 night stay, and next time we will book a month! The only downfall is the road to this location as mentioned in other reviews. It is steep, single lane, and on the edge. You need a small yet powerful car to make the trip up, and nerves of steel when driving in. BUT if it were easy, everyone would go!

 

Julia Backenkeller   Oct 2023
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Dear Julia, We're thrilled to hear that you had a spectacular 5-night stay at our house and that you're already planning to return for a longer visit. We couldn't agree more that the road to our location offers a unique adventure – it's a steep, single-lane road on the edge, and a small yet powerful car and nerves of steel can certainly make the journey more comfortable. Thank you for appreciating the exclusive charm of our paradise. We look forward to hosting you for a month next time and creating more unforgettable memories together. Your adventurous spirit truly enhances the experience! Best regards, António
I don't want to tell you guys to much since I want to keep this house for myself����

 

Mark Claassen   Aug 2023
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Thank you for your kind words about Villa do Mar I!
Fantastic villa with beautiful views and pool. Such a peaceful location! 3 bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms so plenty of space for us all. Steep drive down so small and powerful car needed but we managed well. We were met and shown to the villa on arrival so it wasn't hard to find after that. We had a brilliant stay - thank you!

 

Kate Moss   Jun 2023
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Thank you for your kind words!

Super friendly welcome and staff, absolutely exceptional location, quiet and beautiful garden, great view, amazing sunsets.

 

Christine Heniqui   Sep 2022
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Dear Christine, Thank you for your kind words about Villa do Mar I. Kind regards, António

beautiful villa with seaview and nice swimming pool. We loved the beachhouse, with fireplace, kitchen and dining table!

Alexis Fischer   May 2022
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Thank you for your kind words about our property!
An amazing property. Amazing location, breathtaking views. clean, safe, fully serviced. a dream come true.
Rob   Apr 2022
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Thank you for your kind words about our property!

Super séjour ! La villa et son extérieur sont encore mieux qu'en photo ! Le chemin pour y parvenir est extrêmement pentu. Prévoyez une petite voiture puissante.

Damien Kuhn   Jul 2021
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merci
What a fantastic house. The whole family felt in love and we really enjoyed our holiday. We very much would love to come back!

Just an amazing place with an unbelievable view over the sea. The garden and the house are perfect to the very last detail. Our whole family felt in love with this little paradise. The remarks about the road are true :) Make sure you rent a strong car.

 

 

Nicolas Blanchard   May 2021
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Many thanks for your nice comments.
Großartige Villa und Ausblick

Absolut wundervoller Blick aufs Meer. Villa ist sauber und sehr geräumig. Der Pool ist riesig und hat einen traumhaften Blick auf das Meer. Ich kann die Villa absolut weiterempfehlen. WLAN und Ausstattung waren ebenfalls super. Zur Villa gehört zudem ein kleines Strandhaus mit privatem Zugang. Der Eigentümer war sehr nett und gut erreichbar. Wir kommen auf jedenfall gerne wieder.

Enrico Beilecke   Jan 2021
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Vielen Danke

Wir können diese Villa nur empfehlen, ein unglaublich besonderer Ort mit tollen Möglichkeiten. ...Allein der Ausblick morgens beim Frühstück!! Wir haben uns wirklich sehr wohlgefühlt und es genossen. Allerdings waren wir auch nur zu zweit und man muss wissen, dass es ein sehr helles freundliches Schlafzimmer gibt und die anderen eher dunkler sind, muss man dann untereinander auslosen wer, in das helle darf....Die Kommunikation mit Bruno war sehr freundlich und zuverlässig. Ein wirklich besonderer magischer Ort!

Steph Wirth   Oct 2020
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Vielen danke
Schöne Villa

Sehr schönes Haus mit wunderbarem Garten, Pool und Aussicht aufs Meer. Strandhaus und eigener Zugang zum Strand. Nicht von den Steinen abschrecken lassen, das Wasser ist herrlich. Die Fahrt von der Straße über den Privatweg zum Haus ist nichts für Fahranfänger ( steil und eng ). Wir haben eine wunderbare Woche verbracht, danke auch an Bruno. Unbedingt die Restautants des Eigentümers besuchen,es lohnt sich.

Jorg Nicklaus   Oct 2020
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Vielen danke
Absolutely stunning

Absolutely stunning place with a beautiful garden. The pool and the Beach house are better than the pictures. We will come again! Thanks a lot.

Andre Schwarz   Oct 2020
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Thank you for your comments
Nice place
Super pool
uwe riegger   Feb 2020
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thanks

Beautiful sunsets, surrounded by nature and a fabulous welcome. Thank you for allowing us to stay in this little bit of paradise.

Ditta Rose   Dec 2019
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Thank you. It was our pleasure.
What a dream place !

Perfect garden ... Barbecue outside

Sven Barten   Oct 2019
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Thank you for your comments

Me and my friends had an amazing week in Madeira. Villa Do Mar I takes your breath away. The pool, the views, the daily sun, the house itself... Everything was where it was supposed to be; the rooms had all the comfort you might need. The villa is located in a very quiet area, so the only things you hear are the waves. Sometimes workers come for the banana trees or for the new constructions, but it's still quiet. Even though the acces was indeed steep and narrow, that wasn't a problem at all. After a few times, you get used to it. But at the end of this road, you truly find a piece of heaven. The island it's so beautiful, more beautiful than expected. We rented a car (which is a must- Our Madeira helped with that) and visited the entire island. North, South, East and West, as much as we could. But a lot of things still left "untouched". We already think about next year and plan the next trip to Madeira and to Villa do Mar I, which we'll love to have again. We also loved that the house has around a family of cats with kittens, which made our holiday even more beautiful and made us feel like home (we are animal lovers and have pets as well). We bought some cat food for them and we truly hope that the others to come, will do the same and feed the souls that live there. We have to take care of one another. See you next time and thank you for everything!

Penny Wise   Sep 2019
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What lovely comments - thank you very much indeed. We are delighted that you fel in love with the villa and Madeira. We were also happy to assist with your hire car rental. We look forward to welcoming you again.
Wunderbarer Ort zum Urlaub machen

Wunderbarer Ort zum Urlaub machen

da passt einfach alles - wir waren rundum zufrieden

Michael Beiermeister   Aug 2019
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Vielen Danke

Beautiful Villa, stunning location, the photos do not do it justice. However you would need to be a highly experienced driver to manage the very steep road to and from the villa.

Amanda Callaghan   Jul 2019
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Thank you for your comments. Just to clarify we do mention that the access road is steep and narrow and that a small car is recommended.
Perfect location, great for family holiday, amazing heated and illuminated pool, stunning view
We spent a very relaxing week with our 12 year old daughter in this amazing place. The villa has everything you need, the heated and illuminated pool was the best we ever had, the property is a beautiful tropical garden, the view absolutely amazing. We actually didn't really want to leave this paradise to buy some groceries or do some sightseeing. Our daily adventure was the steep and narrow path from the main street to the house. Nothing for the faint-hearted and only recommended for self confident drivers. We highly recommend a small and nimble car. Very friendly owner who passes by every other day to clean the pool himself and always left some freshly picked fruits from the garden at the doorstep. The Barbeque is weatherproof and the table beside it has a roof. And there is even a special device to prepare espetadas and serve them at the table. A small pathway leads from the villa to the beach with a lovely beach-house. To make a long story short: It couldn't have been any better!
Claudia Schwabe   Dec 2017
Villa do Mar I
Wir verbrachten zu zweit zwei Wochen in der Villa Do Mar auf Madeira. Die Villa und der Garten sind wie auf den Bildern zu sehen. Der Platz war natürlich mit der geringen Belegung mehr als ausreichend. Die besondere Lage der Villa auf Madeira mit vorderseitig dem Meer und rückseitig der Felswand führt zu sehr angenehmen Temperaturen auch im Januar. Die Temperaturen fielen nachts gefühlt nie unter 18 - 20 Grad und waren sicher einige Grade höher als zur gleichen Zeit in Funchal oder Calheta. Besonders hervorzuheben ist die Unterstützung vor Ort durch die Ansprechpartner (Alberto als Besitzer und Rodrigues als dessen rechte Hand). Eine derartige hervorragende Unterstützung in allen Belangen habe ich bisher in noch keinem Urlaub erlebt. Die Anfahrt zur Villa ist schon besonders, sehr eng und sehr steil - selbst für Madeiraverhältnisse. Nach ein paar Fahrten hat man sich aber daran gewöhnt. Hier ein kleiner Tipp: vor dem Losfahren einmal kurz hupen, damit eventueller Gegenverkehr auch ein Signal geben kann. Man fährt erst los, wenn der Weg wieder frei ist (zweimaliges Hupen des Fahrers sobald man angekommen ist). Umdrehen oder rückwärts Fahren ist auf keinen Fall anzuraten. Auf Anfrage war es möglich unseren kleinen Hund mitzunehmen, aber Vorsicht, es ist Rattengift im Garten ausgelegt. Der Pool wird jeden Tag vom Besitzer früh am morgen akribisch gereinigt, hat uns nie gestört. Poolheizung hatten wir verwendet - dadurch schöne Badetemperatur, wenn auch 24 Grad sicher nur knapp am Mittag und bei Sonneneinstrahlung erreicht werden. Die Küche ist ausreichend aber nicht sehr gut mit Grundzutaten ausgestattet. Alle Gewürze oder Spülmaschinentabs etc. sind selbst zu besorgen - hier wäre etwas mehr schön. Einkaufen ist in Caletha in wenigen Minuten Fahrzeit möglich. Die Restaurants des Besitzers sind auf jeden Fall zu empfehlen, wir wurden vom Besitzer auch jedesmal sehr nett persönlich begrüßt. Der Transport zu den beiden Lokalen (einmal Fisch und einmal Fleisch) wird organisiert - bei Anmeldung am frühen Nachmittag, allerdings ist die Villa etwa 30 Minuten Fahrzeit von den Restaurants entfernt.
Jurgen Schneider   Feb 2017
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Thank you very much for your kind comments and recommendation.
Just a perfect retreat
We love hidden places nestled amidst nature and this house is a dream. The garden is even prettier than on the photos and you can choose between a bunch of different corners to stretch out, eat or enjoy the surroundings. Don't miss the little barbecue house right on the beach! We invited friends and had a wonderful time; we also tried the restaurant of the owner in Camara do Lobos and it was very good, nice view towards ocean and town. What you need to know: - the restaurant indicated as meeting point is right on the road facing the ocean, but its name is only written on shaky flags and if it's windy you don't see that. Take the number of the contact person with you, so you can call him if you have problems to find the meeting spot. - the road to the house itself is very steep and narrow, but you get used to do it with a car, even at night. - you have to be careful to not lock yourself out, as the front door can't be opened from outside with a handle. So once the keys are in the house, everybody is out and the wind shuts the door you have a problem (it didn't happen to us, but it's easy to happen). - pets are allowed and we appreciated that very much; please respect house and garden if you travel with a dog, so they don't change this rule... - you need to bring or buy tablets for the dishwasher, wastepaper bags and the basics for the kitchen (salt/pepper/sugar, oil/vinegar); there will be some bread, butter and jam upon arrival but the rest you need to buy and you can't reach a shop walking (a car is needed), so better buy groceries before you get there. - be careful roasting things in the kitchen, the fire alarm goes off very easily. There is a frame on the wall next to the alarm system that tells you how to switch it off, but once you are stressed you might not see that... the alarm is VERY noisy.
Florina Saladin   Jan 2017
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Thank you for your comments
A wonderful home
Everything at the villa was perfect: the house, the pool, the view, the service.... Our stay in Madeira was a great experience with the beautiful nature and the climate. But the weather... unfortunately we had much of rain and storm. That was bad luck. We are happy to be back next year...
Carsten S   Oct 2016
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Thank you for your review. you were very unlucky with the weather. We hope to see you next year!
A wonderful home
Everything at the villa was perfect: the house, the pool, the view, the service.... Our stay in Madeira was a great experience with the beautiful nature and the climate. But the weather... unfortunately we had much of rain and storm. That was bad luck. We are happy to be back next year...
Kerstin Schacht   Oct 2016
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Thank you for your review. you were very unlucky with the weather. We hope to see you next year!
Hidden paradise in South Madeira

Great stay and warm welcome from the owner and Manager. Wonderful location with an amazing garden and pool. The property with Madeira style is very well decorated with a gorgeous view on sea. Very easy and confortable access to the pebble beach. Good place for snorkeling

Robin Kurfurst   Aug 2016
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Glad you enjoyed your stay and thank you for your 5 star review,
That was really good

We liked it very much. First of all we were impressed by the fact that the villa were even better than it appeared on photos. We admired very much kind and warm attitude of the owners and management. Compliment wine, wonderful evening in the restaurant, all that was very kind. Thank you!

Andrey Genchick   May 2015
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Thank you very much for your super 5 star review. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back again one day.
Stunning
Marvelous property and very nice, charming house at the sunniest spot on the island! Owner was very helpful and responsive when a problem occurred. The house and garden are even more beautiful than you would expect from the pictures.
Marco Hardmeier   Apr 2015
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The location of Villa do Mar I is very special, as is the house. Thank you for your 5 star review.