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Vila Formosa, situated just 4km outside of Funchal town centre, offers a tranquil retreat with an infinity pool overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and Praia Formosa beach. Enjoy access to a fully equipped gymnasium, jacuzzi, outdoor pool area and relax on your west facing balconies.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2646 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

A spacious one bedroom apartment with gym, infinity pool, sea views, WiFi

Situated just 4km outside of Funchal town centre, it is perfectly located for eating out, shopping, and sight seeing. Alternatively, relax by the infinity pool and admire the breath taking views over the Atlantic Ocean and Praia Formosa beach with its walkway to Camara De Lobos.

This modern second floor apartment is fully furnished, bright and airy, and comes with access to a fully equipped gymnasium, jacuzzi, and outdoor pool area. It has its own parking space, lift access, and west facing balconies off both the living room and bedroom, espresso coffee machine, and WiFi internet access. An optional single bed is also available for a child.

Please note that we are now part of the “Clean & Safe” accreditation from Tourismo de Portugal.

Vila Formosa gains its name from the beach below, Praia Formosa, which is the main beach of Funchal. The apartment has steps (many!) down to the beach where you will find three great cafes and open air restaurants and a 2km walkway (on stilts in the sea) to the fishing village of Camara De Lobos (also with great cafes and restaurants).

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 646 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 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

Rules

Please look after the property as if it were your own, respect the other residents and enjoy yourself! If you have early or late flights and the apar

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 80580/AL

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Funchal, this apartment is in the city centre and on the beach. CR7 Museum and Quinta das Cruzes Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include CityBubbles and Church of Sao Pedro. Ponta Gorda Bathing Complex and Lido Bathing Complex are also worth visiting. Scuba diving, windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby. Visit our Funchal travel guide
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Funchal, Madeira

What's nearby

  • Centro Comercial Forum Madeira
    Centro Comercial Forum Madeira
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Formosa Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Doca do Cavacas Natural Pools
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Ponta Gorda Bathing Complex
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Lido Bathing Complex
    6 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • On Water Academy Praia Formosa
    5 min walk
  • Art Food Corner
    9 min walk
  • Beira Calhau
    11 min walk
  • Doca do Cavacas
    11 min walk
  • Balcony
    6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does A spacious one bedroom apartment with gym, infinity pool, sea views, WiFi have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is A spacious one bedroom apartment with gym, infinity pool, sea views, WiFi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A spacious one bedroom apartment with gym, infinity pool, sea views, WiFi?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A spacious one bedroom apartment with gym, infinity pool, sea views, WiFi?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A spacious one bedroom apartment with gym, infinity pool, sea views, WiFi?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A spacious one bedroom apartment with gym, infinity pool, sea views, WiFi located?

Located in Funchal, this beachfront apartment building is in the city centre and within a 15-minute walk of Formosa Beach, Doca do Cavacas Natural Pools and CityBubbles. Parque Canino do Jardim da Ajuda and Centro Comercial Forum Madeira are also within 15 minutes.

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A spacious one bedroom apartment with gym, infinity pool, sea views, WiFi Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Peter Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An excellent location for. stay on the island paradise of Madeira. Close to the beaches and the ocean front walk and on the main bus route to Funchal. Groceries and coffee shops all within walking distance. Owner and representatives were very responsive to questions and Fiona went above and beyond.
Stayed 27 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

L B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super location. Comfortable flat with great views. Liked the high ceilings, so felt roomy. The building foyer is spotless with cleaners spotted frequently. We were picked up by their recommended taxi driver who called the keyholder Fiona who met us at the property when we arrived . This lady went be above and beyond and arranged an engineer to fit an android tv box so we could log into our Netflix account as we didn’t have Apple TV. Thank you guys for a great 30 day stay.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

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

Great Condo

Loved the proximity to the beach and the quiet location.
Stayed 36 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well located, gorgeous sight on the ocean and the swimming pool. Quiet but with all services nearby.The appartment is comfy and well equipped. Plus points : the owner answers all your questions very fast and kindly AND the garage place underneath is really easy
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn H.

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

Great location

This property is in a great location. A great grocery store about 5 minute walk away and a great number of restaurants within a 10 to 15 minute walk. The promenade walkway is a short 5 minute walk to access but it is quite a few stairs and is a steep incline. Albeit most things are in Madeira. Overall a wonderful stay.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

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

Feb 2025

Second time at this lovely apartment. Everything you need there. Pool area and views beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan Pieter d.

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

Comfortable apartment with seaview

We had a great week. Well equipped apartment. Good garage. Nice view. Beautiful pool. Public transport is doable but car would be preferable. Some nice restaurants at walking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Anni N.

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

Nice apartment

We had everything we needed. Great parking for our car. Good place for restaurants, beach and excursions. Pool ok, gym lots of defects, whirpool not maintained. We spend most time at the beach. Every evening a wonderful sunset
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angus S.

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

Magical Madeira

Frankly the best holiday we have ever gone on. Apartment was in a perfect location and was well equipped, spotless and with the most incredible views we’ve ever seen. The island itself was loaded with great food, great people and great weather. We’d come back in an instant. Thanks to our hostess.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

George D.

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

Nice apartment in Madeira

We really enjoyed our stay at Vila Formosa. It is in a great location, close to many restaurants and shopping. A short bus ride to Old Town Funchal. The apartment is is well equipped and spacious. The beach is nearby and has a nice promenade to wander along. Our host ,Natasha, also arranged transportation for us from the airport to the apartment. We would definitely return.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edric T.

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

Great accommodation

Place was fabulous. Easy communication with natasha. Great area close to bars and restaurants and shops. Only small alterations with the keys. Only one set. You do need 2 sets of keys. Especially when checking out and someone else was picking you up. The key drop box needs to be up the main gate. Otherwise what a lovely experience. Views were outstanding. Thankyou natasha fab property.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

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

Great Experience

The property is located in a quieter part of Lido but is close to two large supermarkets, many restaurants, and local spots. The sunset from the balcony is priceless. These aspects are probably similar to other reviews of this property, but for us, the most important thing was that we felt at home. Everything—from the warm welcome to the cleanliness of the house to the well-equipped kitchen—was just perfect.Thank you, Fiona and Natasha, for everything. See you next year! :)
Stayed 23 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andries T.

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

Beautiful apartment

We had a fantastic stay in Natasha's apartment in Villa Formosa. A very nice place. Everything was present in the apartment. It was also lovely outside by the pool. And the view is really beautiful. The only thing unfortunate was that the sofa in the living room was not a sofa bed. (for people who want to sleep separately) But again, a wonderful apartment.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick V.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view and location

Rented this condo for a month. Loved getting up every morning to a beautiful view of the Atlantic ocean and the west side of the island. It is well situated in the west side of Funchal with good access to the bus to downtown. Can be walked as well. Area is mostly flat. Access to various spots on the island was easy in a rental car. The main East-West highways wasn’t far away. The kitchen was fairly well equipped with a large enough refrigerator, a stove top with oven and a dishwasher. The clothes washing machine likely needs servicing, sometimes is not quite right with the latching mechanism. Several dishes were chipped and should be replaced. Good services in the area with a good grocery store just up the street, cafe, restaurants, hair cutting, car rental. Really not lacking any amenities. All and all, we loved the place.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carola S.

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

Healthy holiday in beautiful surrounding

The apartment complex is well maintained as well as the apartment. The kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and living room are spacious and well equipped. Above all, the large storage space in the bedroom exceeded our expectations. We were not only provided with "normal" towels, but also bath towels, so that we were sufficiently supplied. The kitchen is also perfectly equipped, so that our own cooking was also possible. There are 2 balconies, both of which were in the shade until early afternoon. Especially in warm temperatures very pleasant, as you could easily switch between sun at the pool and shade on the balcony. The swimming pool invites you to swim, as well as to dream with a wide view of the sea. The fitness room is equipped with a treadmill, cross trainer and ergometer. The many steps (108), which have already been taken into account in previous evaluations, invite you to warm up or to have a final sense of achievement. However, it should be noted that everywhere on Madeira it goes either up or down - that's what makes this island so appealing. We were impressed by the very detailed description that our landlords left us. From general information about the apartment, to bus schedules, tips for restaurants etc. This made it easy to settle in quickly and easily. All in all, we had a great and relaxing holiday, and I was also able to spend a carefree holiday despite my chronic pain disorder Thank you very much for everything! Carola & Oliver
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

JOHN W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Generally lovely apartment and area

The pre holiday communication was really good with Natasha organising taxi transfers and answering all our questions, especially about the gym area which is quite important to us. There were a couple of things with the gym when we arrived, there was no working sauna and the jacuzzi that was advertised died a couple of days into our stay, after sounding extremely noisy across the whole pool area prior to this, also on the last day of our stay the gym was unfortunately flooded. The apartment was generally very good with everything you would need for a home from home experience, however some of the crockery could do with replacing as it was very chipped. It would have been nice to have a main door key each as although we travel as a couple we do sometimes go out on our own and had to prearrange being back at a certain time to gain entry to the apartment. The air conditioning in the bedroom was really good, there was also a portable unit for the lounge advertised but this didn’t work and the lounge was very hot without it. I contacted Peter the key holder about this and a problem we had with the main door lock which was very stiff, the day after we arrived. It was however eight days into the holiday before receiving a new fan and the door lock being fixed and key replaced. ( the lock was so stiff it had broken the key fob off trying to turn it). Overall a very nice apartment and location that just needs minor improvements and updating of the website to be totally accurate.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
It was a relatively large, very well provisioned apartment with a great parkade. We were met by a rep at the entrance who showed us all necessary things - excellent contact with the host! Only deficiency was the hot tub was out of service (and by the appearance, has been for quite some time). Excellent stay and would recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Delfino P.

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

Vacation

We love it, very good neighbors, nice pool,and good view for a sun set, enjoying a good glass of wine 🍷 on balcony.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad A.

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

Great place for us

Everything was as we expected. No complaints at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Juhani A.

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

Cousy appartment for seniortravellers. Good situation for many directions to walks. Check in fine.

Exelent. We shall come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margo M.

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

Very beautiful site

Logistics of check in and out was frustrating. The condo should have a pull out bed couch in case one of us snores!
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee P.

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

Superb!

Excellent, everything that we expected. We will certainly book this property again for our frequent visits to the Island. Thank you.
Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

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

The most spectacular sunsets ever!

We loved the location, approx 3 km from Funchal and a wonderful walkway west to a quaint fishing village Camaro de Lobos with cafes along the way. The unit was well stocked and comfortable decks overlooking the beautiful Atlantic captured are attention every night with breathtaking sunsets. The pool was very refreshing after a day of exploring.the beautiful island.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

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

Two Months in Madeira

An amazing location with a spectacular view. The sound of the surf from Formosa beach just below the condo put us to sleep every night. A couple for minor maintenance issues were handled promptly.
Stayed 55 nights in Jan 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

keely f.

The apartment was exceptionally clean, very comfortable and was in a great location with lovely view

We were greeted when we arrived, shown the apartment and provided with all info and keys needed. The apartment has great sea views and a lovely pool and just a couple of minutes walk to the beach and a lovely walk into the City Centre. It is very close to shops, bars and restaurants and the Island is stunning. We would definately return and highly recommend Villa Formosa. There is a bus stop right outside and great coffee shop across the road. The people of Madeira are charming.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2016