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Casa do Barco, Rustic house with salt pool and sea view

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A balcony with a pool, overlooking a coastal town with houses and a view of the sea. - Casa do Barco, Rustic house with salt pool and sea view (Arco da Calheta)
A stone building with a red roof and a balcony. - Casa do Barco, Rustic house with salt pool and sea view (Arco da Calheta)
A coastal view with a colorful boat resting on a stone wall, overlooking the sea. - Casa do Barco, Rustic house with salt pool and sea view (Arco da Calheta)
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and a wood-fired oven. There are four wooden chairs with striped cushions around a glass table. - Casa do Barco, Rustic house with salt pool and sea view (Arco da Calheta)
A bedroom with a purple wall, a stone accent wall, a wooden headboard, a bed with a purple and white duvet, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with a curtain. - Casa do Barco, Rustic house with salt pool and sea view (Arco da Calheta)
Casa do Barco, Rustic house with salt pool and sea view provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 65382 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Casa do Barco, Rustic house with salt pool and sea view

  • Rustic sec-style country house. XIX finished to rebuild in 2015, ideal home for vacation, situated 3.5 Km from the sea, near the golden sandy beach of Calheta, in a quiet and at the same time in the middle of Arc parish of Calheta.
    We can find several cafes, restaurants, pharmacy, small grocery store and church.
    It has sea and mountain views.
    In the house entrance we found a boat that was put in tribute to former owners who were fishermen.
    The house is privileged by a solar array throughout the day with great outdoor space to enjoy sunny afternoons and watch the sunset ..

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car available
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Winery tours 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 5,382 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property accepts cash
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 5
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Property Registration Number 20595/AL

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Calheta, this cottage is near theme parks and by the sea. Church of Our Lady of Light and Eglise de Faja da Ovelha are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at 25 Fontes and Cascada da Risco and Henriques & Henriques Winery. Casa das Mudas Arts Center and Centro Cultural John Dos Passos are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and ecotours nearby. Visit our Calheta travel guide
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Arco da Calheta, Madeira

What's nearby

  • A beach with people sunbathing, colorful buildings, and palm trees.
    Ponta Do Sol Beach
    12 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Calheta Beach
    4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Casa das Mudas Arts Center
    7 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Cascata dos Anjos
    10 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Beachside Square
    12 min drive - 6.9 miles

Getting around

  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    43 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bar Sra Maria
    5 min drive
  • Rabaçal Nature Spot Cafe
    13 min drive
  • Pukiki Bar
    6 min drive
  • Leme Marisqueira
    4 min drive
  • 90 Degrees
    7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa do Barco, Rustic house with salt pool and sea view have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Casa do Barco, Rustic house with salt pool and sea view pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Casa do Barco, Rustic house with salt pool and sea view?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Casa do Barco, Rustic house with salt pool and sea view?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa do Barco, Rustic house with salt pool and sea view?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa do Barco, Rustic house with salt pool and sea view located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Calheta Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Casa das Mudas Arts Center and Miradouro da Cova do Pico. Laurisilva of Madeira and Centro Cultural John Dos Passos are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Casa do Barco, Rustic house with salt pool and sea view Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great holiday

Had a really lovely time at the villa
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thank you for a great stay

Teresa is a great host and takes care of everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Amazing sunsets!

We loved our stay here. There were a few tiny things that were not perfect, but it didn't affect our stay. Loved the swimming pool and it has an amazing view with gorgeous sunsets! The island is fantastic and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très belle maison spacieuse avec un extérieur idyllique piscine avec vue sur la mer terrasse et coin repas très bien conçu entouré de verdure. Le paradis ! Seul bémol la route un peu passante en dessous. Térésa est très disponible et charmante (il faudra penser à renouveler la vaisselle : les assiettes ne rentrent pas dans le lave vaisselle et la poêle a bien vécu) cette maison est très bien placée pour visiter cette île incroyable. Vous en prenez plein les yeux. Les paysages sont sublimes. On rentre à regret avec de merveilleux souvenirs
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Belle maison, attention à l'entretien générale

La piscine n'est pas chauffée en début de séjour, pompe à chaleur en panne au moins depuis 2022 d'après les commentaires précédents mais la pompe a enfin été remplacée.Plusieurs éclairages intérieurs et extérieurs ne fonctionnent pas
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Weihnachten auf Madeira

Wir hatten einen sehr schönen Aufenthalt. Geräumiges Haus, sauber und tolle Aussicht auf das Meer. Leider nur ein Handtuch pro Badezimmer und ein Duschtuch pro Person. Wenig Tassen und Teller für 5 Personen. Sehr kleine Geschirrspülmaschine. Der beheizte Pool hatte leider nur 15 Grad. Seit Oktober 2024 wird auch eine Kurtaxe in Höhe von 2,- Euro pro Tag und Person erhoben. Maximal für 7 Tage. Das waren für uns 70,- Euro. Das wurde uns leider erst 3 Tage vor Ankunft mitgeteilt. Das sind alles Kleinigkeiten, die man aber leicht und einfach verbessern könnte.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Ferias na madeira

Foi boa.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Wunderschönes Haus mit kleinen Abstrichen

Wir hatten an sich eine wunderbare Zeit in diesem Haus... Allerdings war die Kommunikation mit Teresa quasi nicht vorhanden. Nach der ersten Nachricht, dass wir einchecken können hat sie unsere Nachrichten konsequent ignoriert und wir haben die komplette Zeit nichts mehr von ihr gehört - das war sehr schade. Die Poolheizung war nicht an und somit hatte das Wasser nur knappe 20 Grad und zu kalt zum schwimmen. Leider wurde auch diese Nachfrage komplett ignoriert. Die Ausstattung könnte etwas besser sein, es waren z.B. nur 4 Tassen und 2 Weingläser vorhanden... es gab keine Badvorleger und pro Person nur 1 Handtuch. An sich keine Große Sachen aber mit ein paar Kleinigkeiten wäre der Besuch perfekt gewesen.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

A louer sans hésitation

Excellente location. Trés bien située, très bien équipée, très propre. Teresa est très disponible et tres réactive. Je recommande cette location et y retournerai volontiers.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Sehr schönes, top ausgestattes Haus

Sehr schönes, sauberes und gut ausgestattetes Haus. Alles wie beschrieben und online dargestellt. Wir hatten einen wunderschönen einwöchigen Urlaub hier. Unterkunft kann ich nur weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Très chouette sejour

Nous avons passé un très agréable séjour dans la boat house. Les propriétaires sont très sympathiques et avenants, réactifs rapidement également. La maison correspondait tout à fait à la description excepté l eau de la piscine qui était indiquée comme étant chauffée et qui ne l était pas… déception car nous avions choisi cette maison pour cet avantage et n avons pas pu nous baigner car elle était gelée. La machine était apparemment défectueuse. A part cela tout était parfait. La maison est propre et spacieuse et possède toutes les commodites nécessaires et l emplacement est idéal. Proche des plages, commerce, restaurants. Il faut cependant la voiture pour tout déplacement.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

A great stay with spectacular views

Lovely villa with plenty of space and a couple of handy bars/restaurants nearby. We especially loved the outdoor space - private pool was fantastic, as was the outdoor kitchen. Only problem was it made it hard to tear ourselves away to explore this beautiful island!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Vielen Dank für einen großartigen Urlaub

Die perfekte Location, einfach alles hat gestimmt: wunderbarer Pool, sehr sauberes, voll eingerichtete Haus, das alle Bequemlichkeiten bietet, die man braucht, freundliche, diskrete Gastgeber (insgesamt sind für mich die Portugiesen wohl das angenehmste und freundlichste Volk Europas), es war der perfekte Urlaub! Unbedingt weiterzuempfehlen!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Maison do barco

Maison agréable bien situé, gérante agréable et très facile pour prendre possession des lieux et restituer la location. Seul petit point négatif si je devais en donner cela serait le manque de vaisselles et la piscine non chauffée. Rien de bien méchant
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

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

Jolie maison avec piscine et cuisine d’extérieur avec vue !

Nous avons passé un bon séjour dans cette maison. Elle est grande et conforme aux photos et descriptions. Étant 2, nous avons eu le choix pour la chambre oú nous dormions. La piscine et cuisine d’extérieur avec barbecue sont appréciables ! La vue du jardin est vraiment jolie. L’accès à la maison et la récupération des clés (laisser ouverte et clés sur la porte) rend l’arrivée simple et autonome. La localisation est très bien pour rayonner aux alentours en voiture pour les différentes randonnées. Proche en voiture de commerces pour faire des courses ou restaurants. Seuls points à prendre en compte : - travaux pas loins mais peu bruyants - au bord de la route donc on entend les voitures passer et la sortie du garage est sportive. - piscine « chauffée » l’est en fait par le soleil donc plus ou moins chaude en fonction de la période et du temps dehors - odeur de renfermé/ humidité dans la maison surtout niveau cuisine - portes du garage qui ne ferment pas
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Schönes Haus

Wir hatten eine schöne Woche im Haus. Leider war der Pool trotz Heizung zu kalt. Die Lage ist okay ein Auto ist unbedingt erforderlich. Teresa ist super nett und immer erreichbar. Grundsätzlich würden wir das Haus weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place

We had a great week at the boat house. Lovely sea views, fantastic heated swimming pool, very comfortable and clean house, plenty of space inside and outside. In an ideal location to visit the island. We would love to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Unser Aufenthalt in Calheta

Viel Platz und schöne Aussicht
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sehr schönes, liebevoll eingerichtetes Haus

Wir verbrachten hier unseren 2-wöchigen Familien-Sommerurlaub. Das Haus entsprach sehr genau der Beschreibung, alles war sauber und funktionstüchig, sowie praktisch, detailliert und liebevoll ausgestattet und eingerichtet. Auf dem Grundstück sind 4 Terrassen-Ebenen. Das Grundstück befindet sich an einer Hauptstraße in Arco da Calheta, Verkehrsgeräusche sind daher unvermeidbar. Die Kommunikation mit den Vermietern verlief vor Ort gut. Fragen und Probleme klärten wir per Anruf oder Whatsapp, unkompliziert und kurzfristig. Lediglich auf Beantwortung unserer Fragen vor der Anreise mussten wir länger warten. Danke für die nette Aufnahme an Teresa und ihre Familie!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ferias

Localização fantástica, instalações com tudo em boas condições. Excedeu expectativas.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect place for our family to stay. Comfortable with all the amenities

We loved it! We were looking for a place that wasn’t in the main city Funchal in order to see everyday Madeira. Casa Do Barco is easy to reach by car and is surrounded by the small grocery shops, bars and restaurants used by the locals. The house has an enclosed courtyard and has terraces on three levels, all of them in the sun and with wonderful wide views over to the sea. The swimming pool is set amidst green grass and was warm, 28degC by the end of our stay. The house has all mod cons and the kitchen was equipped to feed us all every night. It was so nice just to eat on the terrace with a glass of local wine, we didn’t need to visit restaurants. All in all we had a wonderful holiday and we thoroughly recommend people to stay at Casa Do Barco.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely villa

We had a perfect relaxing break . Teresa is the perfect host ,she met us at the villa on arrival .The villa is stylish,spotless clean and comfortable.Lots of space in and around the outside,very private,good equipped with everything you might need,good size the pool and amazing views .Just 10 mins by car to market and restaurants but we nearly everyday used bbq . Would recommend to anyone thinking of renting it !! Thank you very much Teresa for lovely stay .We hope to see you again soon ...
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alles Super

Wir hatten hier eine sehr schöne Woche im Januar. Die Vermieterin ist sehr nett und hat sich um unsere Wünsche gekümmert (mehr Grillholz gebracht, Poolheizung heißer gestellt usw.). Vielen Dank nochmal für alles!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

parfaite location

Casa do barco (la maison à la barque) est très bien équipée; nous avons profité pleinement de la piscine avec la vue sur la mer, splendide !! elle est également très bien située à arco da calheta, un petit village plein de charme avec quelques petits commerces et restaurants (très pratiques) et parfaitement localisée pour visiter madère d'est en ouest, du nord au sud. Madère est une très belle île avec beaucoup d'authenticité. Merci à Teresa pour son très bon accueil
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The villa is lovely and Teresa was really helpful during our stay. The pool was really welcome too!

A great place to stay and a good base for exploring the island Our thanks to Teresa for a memorable holiday. Madeira is really special and we will never forget its beauty.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018