Such a stunning place to stay. We really enjoyed our week here. The sofa was comfy, the beds were amazing, the linen was fresh and very clean. The host clearly put a lot of thought into the villa, thank you so much! A few call outs to be aware of; this villa is in the middle of nowhere. A bit of an exaggeration, there are neighbours but there is no place for food or shops. The closest is a supermarket about 5/10 mins away by car. The road to get to the villa is gravel, lots of pot holes so drive carefully. We hired a car but I can't imagine anyone staying here relying on taxis or public transport. There was a grey and white cat that would turn up, so incredibly friendly! I've named him chicken. Please give chicken some pets for me if you see him. If you love cats, be sure to grab some treats to feed any you come across. Overall we had a fabulous time staying here, it really felt like home! ❤️

Katie   May 2026
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Thank you so much for your lovely and detailed review! We are truly happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and felt at home in the villa. It’s great to know that you appreciated the comfort of the beds and sofa, as well as the fresh and clean linen. We also really appreciate your helpful comments regarding the location. As described in our listing, the villa is set in a peaceful rural area, offering privacy and tranquility, and a car is indeed recommended to comfortably reach nearby shops and services. Thank you again for your kind words and recommendation. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we would be very happy to welcome you back in the future!
Sie Unterkunft ist an sich sehr nett und schön ruhig gelegen. Man hat eine eigene Einfahrt und Parkplatz. Der größte Kritikpunkt ist, dass insbesondere das abgetrennte Schlafzimmer und das eine Bad sehr feucht sind. Im Großen Raum ist es aufgrund der Klimaanlage in Ordnung. Die Ausstattung ist zweckmäßig aber schön! Die Anfahrt ist aufgrund der abgeschiedenen Lage nur über eine schmale Straße zu erreichen.
Jonas   Mar 2026
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Thank you for your review and for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the peaceful location, private access, and overall comfort of the property. Regarding the humidity you experienced, as the property is located on the north side of the island, this can indeed be more noticeable during the winter months. We’re glad to know that the air conditioning helped make your stay more comfortable, and we truly appreciate your understanding. Thank you as well for mentioning the access road, which is typical for more secluded areas of the island. We sincerely hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again in the future.

Gute Unterkunft mit einem traumhaften Ausblick.

Anna   Mar 2026
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Thank you for your stay, we are happy to know you enjoyed your stay. We hope to have the pleasure to welcome you again in the future.

Lovely, tranquil house. If you crave peace and quiet, you'll love this place.

Troy   Jan 2026
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Thank you for your review, we are happy to know you enjoyed your stay and that you liked the location. We hope to have the pleasure to welcome you again in Madeira.

Insgesamt hat uns die Unterkunft gut gefallen und sie entspricht dem Inserat. Wir waren im Dezember/Januar dort (es war kalt und hat viel geregnet), da war es ingesamt doch sehr feucht und auch im Haus trotz E-Heizung eher kalt.

Charlotte   Jan 2026
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Thank you for your feedback and for sharing your experience. We’re glad to hear that you liked the property overall and that it matched the listing description. Regarding the weather conditions, during the winter months—especially in the north of the island—some rain, higher humidity, and cooler temperatures are indeed to be expected. To help ensure our guests’ comfort, we provide portable heaters so that the house can be kept warm during colder periods. We appreciate your understanding and are pleased to know that, despite the seasonal conditions, you enjoyed the house. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future.

Mooi en rustig gelegen verblijf! Het wakker worden is ontzettend mooi, door het raam zie je de bergen met de roze wolken erboven, of mooie mist. Elke ochtend heeft wat en is anders! Bij aankomst was de ruimte niet erg schoon, maar na contact met de eigenaar waren er binnen een paar uur al 2 lieve schoonmaaksters die zelfs een wijntje en een traditionele koek mee hadden als excuus. Je bent met een half uur in Funchal en Seixal is dichtbij, maar 15 minuten. Waardoor we konden ontbijten aan elk deel van bet eiland, maar ook overal goed bereikbaar en in de buurt waren. Vrijwel alles was een uurtje of minder rijden! Zo hebben we een groot deel van het eiland gezien. Bedankt voor het verblijf!

Emma   Nov 2025
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Thank you for your lovely review, firstly we would like to apologize for the inconvenience upon arrival but we are happy to know our promptly response suited you well. The location of the property it is certainly something special, a place to rest and fully enjoy what nature has to offer. We are happy to know that the property was a good starting point to get to know the island and hopefully we will have the pleasure to welcome you again in the future!

Piekna okolica, duza roslinnosc i cudowne widoki, odwiedzaly nas malutkie kotki - sam domek rowniez bardzo ladny. Pelne wyposazenie domku ���� bardzo dobre wifi mimo braku zasiegu w okolicy. Polecamy

Weronika   Nov 2025
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Thank you for your review, we are happy to know you enjoyed your stay and the stunning views of Casa Hortensia. We hope to have the pleasure to welcome you again in the island.
Sehr schöne Unterkunft um abzuschalten und dem Tourismus zu entkommen. Sehr schöne Landschaft, jedoch ist der Weg zum Haus etwas holprig. Wir hatten den falschen Schlüsselcode erhalten daher hatten wir Schwierigkeiten bei der Ankunft. Die Gastgeberin war aber sehr hilfsbereit und hat sich entschuldigt. Luftfeuchtigkeit in der Unterkunft ist sehr hoch, aber ist überall auf der Insel so. Ansonsten war alles super und wir würden wieder kommen.
Denise Drachler   Oct 2025
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Thank you for your review and for sharing your experience. We're glad you enjoyed the peaceful setting and natural beauty — Casa Hortênsia is indeed ideal for disconnecting from the busy tourist areas. As with many locations in Madeira, the access roads can be a bit steep or uneven due to the island’s terrain. We’re sorry for the inconvenience caused by the incorrect key code, but we’re pleased the issue was promptly resolved. We hope you were able to relax and enjoy your stay, and we’d be happy to welcome you again!

Such a good, comfortable stay! Beautiful location and great response from the host!

Erin   Sep 2025
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Thank you so much! We're happy you had a comfortable stay and enjoyed the location. It was a pleasure hosting you — you're welcome back anytime!

Super schönes Haus mit tollem Ausblick, nur etwas schwer zu finden.

Luca   Sep 2025
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Thank you for your review, we are happy you enjoyed the property and the amazing view, note that we always send detailed driving instructions before arrival so guests can have a smooth check in experience. We hope to have the pleasure to welcome you back in the island in the future!

Very nice and tidy house , in the mountains of sao vincente

Loic   Aug 2025
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Thank you for your review we are happy to know you enjoyed your stay!

Le séjour était plus que parfait ! La vue des montagnes était idyllique ! Nous avons plus qu'adoré ! Les indications pour se rendre ne sont pas évidentes mais une fois rendu on ne veut plus quitter ! D'autant plus que Sao Vicente est calme et tout est magnifique ! Nous reviendrons c'est certain ! Merci aux hôtes !

Catherine   Aug 2025
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your stay was more than perfect and that you truly enjoyed the idyllic mountain views. It’s great to know you loved the peaceful charm of São Vicente and made the most of your time there. We’d be absolutely delighted to welcome you back—thank you again for your kind words!

We had a great stay at Casa Hortensia hosted by OurMadeira. Beautiful house in a stunning and quiet location. 15 minutes drive from the closest town and supermarket but we mainly used it as a base to get away from everything and to relax. Would highly recommend for those looking for a great base to explore walks all over the island (as it takes a max of an hour to get to each side of the island) and to relax in the afternoon. Genuinely felt like a home from home and struggled to say goodbye!

Holly   Jul 2025
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Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're really happy to hear that you had a great stay at Casa Hortensia. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the peaceful location and used the house as a relaxing base to explore the island. We're glad it felt like a home away from home—that’s exactly what we hope to offer! Thank you for your kind recommendation, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime.

The place is great and we loved the two bathrooms and also the open living space. We had cats visiting us every day which was very cute!

Mike   Jul 2025
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Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We’re really happy to hear that you enjoyed the house. It was a pleasure to host you, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future!

Sehr schöne Unterkunft in toller Lage! Das Haus ist ruhig und idyllisch gelegen, dank der Wegbeschreibung haben wir es auch gefunden (sind zuerst vorbeigefahren, aber da war es auch schon dunkel). Die Straße zum Haus ist recht spannend und etwas holprig, aber kein Problem. Man braucht ein Auto, wenn man dort Urlaub macht. Das Haus ist sehr modern, hell und offen und hat uns sehr gut gefallen! Die Heizung funktioniert gut, und wenn man heizt und lüftet, hat man auch kein Problem mit Feuchtigkeit. Der Garten ist sehr schön angelegt und gepflegt. Morgens kann man wunderbar auf der seitlichen Terrasse die erste Sonne genießen. Der Ausblick ins Tal und auf die Berge ist der Wahnsinn! Beim Haus leben zwei sehr liebe junge Kätzchen (eine weiß-graue und eine weiß-rot-graue). Die weiß-graue ist sehr anhänglich und mag gern auf dem Schoß liegen und gekuschelt werden. Die weiß-rot-graue möchte lieber nur das Köpfchen gestreichelt haben. Beide sind sehr dankbar für etwas Katzenfutter ;-)

Melanie Chraplewski   Feb 2025
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Thank you, Melanie! We're so pleased you enjoyed the peaceful setting, stunning views, and modern design of the house. It’s great to hear you stayed cosy and made the most of the beautiful garden and terraces. The road can be an adventure, but it’s all part of Madeira’s charm! We’d be delighted to welcome you back!
This is a beautiful location, you definitely need a car but the air is pure and the views are fabulous. We went in winter and there were spectacular thunder and lightning storms! The house felt warm and secure despite this and it has been prepared to a very high standard of decor and furnishing.
Jeremy Thorp   Nov 2024
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Thank you, Jeremy, for sharing your experience! We're so glad you enjoyed the location and the stunning views. It's great to hear the house provided a cozy and secure retreat, even with the winter storms. We truly appreciate your kind words about the decor and furnishings. We hope to welcome you back soon!
The house felt really spacious and relaxed. We spent a lot of our mornings on the side of the house bathing in the sun. Sometimes clouds get stuck on the mountain but then we just drove a little to find the sun. Also very quiet surroundings, slept very peacefully.
Benjamin De Jager   Nov 2024
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Thank you, Benjamin, for your kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the spacious and relaxed atmosphere of the house, as well as the peaceful surroundings. It’s great to hear that you made the most of the sunny mornings and found some beautiful spots to relax. We’d love to welcome you back for another peaceful stay anytime!
Uns hat der Aufenthalt sehr gut gefallen. Das Haus ist neu, wunderschön eingerichtet und super sauber. Die Aussicht von der Terrasse auf die Berge ist einfach spektakulär. Uns hat die recht abgelegene Lage in den Bergen sehr gut gefallen. Man hat seine Ruhe und kann die Aussicht in vollen Zügen genießen. Der Check-In hat auch problemlos über eine Schlüsselbox geklappt. Bei der Anreise haben wir zunächst den Eingang nicht gefunden, weil wir einfach Google Maps gefolgt sind und dann neben einer Hecke standen. Man muss dann ein Stück zurückfahren und durch ein Holztor fahren. Diese Info hätte uns auf jeden Fall geholfen, das Haus sofort zu finden. Bezüglich Google Maps: Wenn man von Funchal kommt, wird man aufgefordert von der Hauptstraße links abzubiegen. Diese Möglichkeit gibt es aber nicht (mehr). Wenn man dies ignoriert und einfach weiter geradeaus fährt, berechnet das System die richtige Route.
Henrike Schürmann   Oct 2024
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Thank you, Henrike! We're thrilled you enjoyed the peaceful, secluded mountain location and spectacular views. It’s wonderful to hear the new, well-furnished, and clean house met your expectations. We apologize for the initial difficulty finding the entrance; your detailed feedback on directions is invaluable. We hope to welcome you back for another peaceful stay amidst the mountains!
Schöne Unterkunft in wunderschöner Lage. Die Straßen zur Anfahrt sind etwas holprig und eng, mit gutem Auto aber kein Problem. Insgesamt eine sehr positive Erfahrung.
Philip Koch   Oct 2024
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Thank you, Philip! We're glad you enjoyed the beautiful accommodation and location. It's great to hear the roads weren't an issue. We hope to see you again soon!
Our stay in Sao Vicente has been excellent. The house was very cosy and the host is a professional company with very good standards, such as hotel-quality white sheets washed by Covid-19 guidelines. The surroundings are most beautiful, I found myself sitting on the patio and watching the rain come by for the whole morning and not reading a single page, as you have so much to see. The drive is a bit long, but it is worth it (as is the case everywhere on the North side of Madeira). The only thing not in the description is that the land is in fact not owned by the host, but by an extremely cute tuxedo cat ;)
Maximilian Keller   Oct 2024
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Thank you, Maximilian, for your delightful review! We're so glad to hear that your stay in Casa Hortensia was excellent and that you appreciated the cozy house, high standards, and amenities. It's wonderful that the beautiful surroundings captured your attention and made for a peaceful experience. We agree that the drive is worth it. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable stay!
Wunderschönes Häuschen mit tollem Garten und Aussicht auf die Berge. Sehr gut ausgestattet, ruhig gelegen.
Katherina Gorzolla   Oct 2024
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Thank you for your lovely review, Katherina! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the property, the garden, and the mountain views. It's great to know that you found the location peaceful and the amenities well-equipped. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Le logement est totalement conforme aux photos, avec deux chambres spacieuses et deux salles de bains, parfait pour deux couples comme nous. La cuisine est bien équipée avec tout ce qu'il faut en ustensiles et vaisselle. Le barbecue mis à disposition a été un vrai plus, nous avons pu passer de super moments sur la terrasse. L'emplacement dans les terres offre une magnifique vue panoramique sur les montagnes, un cadre idéal pour se détendre. Il est cependant nécessaire d'avoir une voiture pour y accéder facilement. Nous avons passé un excellent séjour et recommandons vivement ce logement !
Mélanie Prompt   Sep 2024
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Thank you, Mélanie! We're thrilled to hear that you had an excellent stay and enjoyed the well-equipped accommodation, the terrace with the barbecue, and the stunning panoramic mountain views. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back soon!
Unser Aufenthalt war wunderbar. Wir haben uns zu jederzeit wie zuhause und sicher gefühlt. Die Unterkunft war mit dem Auto vom Flughafen aus gut zu erreichen und generell konnte man von unserem Standort aus gut andere Sehenswürdigkeiten, Wanderungen, Aussichtspunkte ect erreichen. Die Terrasse sowie der Pool haben uns ebenfalls gut gefallen. Außerdem war Daniel zu jederzeit bei Fragen gut erreichbar und hat schnell geantwortet. Ebenfalls war ein late check-in (3 Uhr) morgens kein Problem. Wir würden das Airbnb jederzeit wieder buchen und können es sehr empfehlen!
Jana Schade   Sep 2024
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Thank you, Jana, for your wonderful review! We're thrilled that you felt at home and safe during your stay and that the location made it easy to explore the island. It's great to hear that you enjoyed the terrace, the pool, and Daniel's quick responses. We appreciate your recommendation and would love to welcome you back anytime!
a very nice and quiet place, far from all the tourist spots. it's quite in the middle of the island so it's not far to all the nice spots of the island. You definitely need a car to reach it though. we really enjoyed our stay!
Tabata Rothe   Sep 2024
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Thank you, Tabata, for your lovely review! We're glad you enjoyed the peaceful location and the convenience of being close to many of the island's best spots. It's true that having a car is essential for exploring the area. We’re happy you had a great stay and hope to welcome you back soon!
I have the best sleep ever there. Very quiet place. Beautiful territory. Clean and modern villa. Highly recommended 
Tania Shyker   Sep 2024
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Thank you, Tania! We're delighted to hear you had the best sleep ever and enjoyed the peacefulness, beautiful surroundings, and modern villa. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back soon!
Pour le calme du nord de l'île (moins de touristes !) et les nombreuses expéditions vers les villes de la côte, les baignades, et pour ceux qui aiment les marches en montagne. La maison est au milieu des montagnes, dans une zone où il y a d'autres petites résidences mais bien isolée et calme. Voiture indispensable.
Myriam Feuchot   Aug 2024
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Thank you, Myriam! We're delighted you enjoyed the peace and quiet of the north and the location of the house amidst the mountains. It sounds like a perfect spot for exploring the coast and enjoying mountain walks. We hope to welcome you back for more tranquil adventures!

Wir hatten eine idyllische Zeit in dem kleinen Haus! Man hat seine ruhe dort oben. Es ist eine sichere Umgebung und nah an einem meu super und einem kleinen Kaffee. Werden gerne wiederkommen.

Diego Bacao   Aug 2024
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Thank you, Diego, for your kind words! We're thrilled you had an idyllic stay at the property and enjoyed the peaceful environment. It's great to know you felt safe and appreciated the proximity to the supermarket and coffee shop. We'd be happy to welcome you back anytime!
5-star stay all-around. This airbnb is phenomenally well-done. The photos don't do the landscape justice-it's amazing, don't miss the early morning views here. The local area is stunning, the airbnb is modern and clean inside, and overall we were exceptionally pleased with the stay. This airbnb is well thought-through. Great privacy without feeling too isolated. If you want a remote stay in a gorgeous, authentic setting, and you're down for a little rewarding challenge (the area doesn't have much for food, etc), it's a great stay. The hosts also had 5-star communication.
Alex Marin   Jul 2024
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Thank you, Alex! We're thrilled to hear you had an amazing stay and that you enjoyed the stunning landscape, early morning views, and modern, clean interior. We appreciate your kind words about our communication. We hope to welcome you back for another rewarding stay soon!

Beautiful place that is centrally located on the island. Can highly recommend! 

Jan Siebels   Jul 2024
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Thank you, Jan! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the central location and found the place beautiful. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you back soon!