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A balcony with two bright green lounge chairs, a glass balustrade, and a view of the sea. - Funchal Old Town Villa Exceptional Ocean Views 5 min walk to shops & restaurants (Funchal)
A modern living room with two grey sofas, a glass coffee table, and a TV on a stand. - Funchal Old Town Villa Exceptional Ocean Views 5 min walk to shops & restaurants (Funchal)
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a built-in oven, and a washing machine in the adjacent room. - Funchal Old Town Villa Exceptional Ocean Views 5 min walk to shops & restaurants (Funchal)
A neatly made bed with white linens and two folded towels on the side. There are two bedside tables with lamps, a wall-mounted abstract art piece, and a wooden wardrobe. - Funchal Old Town Villa Exceptional Ocean Views 5 min walk to shops & restaurants (Funchal)
A modern living room with two grey sofas, a glass coffee table, and a dining area with a glass table and chairs. - Funchal Old Town Villa Exceptional Ocean Views 5 min walk to shops & restaurants (Funchal)
Located close to Funchal Marina, Funchal Old Town Villa Exceptional Ocean Views 5 min walk to shops & restaurants provides golfing on-site, a terrace and a garden. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices).

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 71615 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Funchal Old Town Villa Exceptional Ocean Views 5 min walk to shops & restaurants

  • Safe and Clean approved. Extremely clean, modern, bright and airy 3 bedroom villa set in the residential area of Santa Maria Maior, Old Town, Funchal. Within 5 minutes walking distance to shops and restaurants. Uninterrupted sea views visible from the large outdoor areas located on 2 levels - great for watching the Dolphins. Plenty of private space for relaxing on sun beds or dining al fresco whilst watching the cruise ships passing immediately in front of the property. Modern interior updated to provide large airy open plan areas and now the added comfort of air conditioning in all the bedrooms. Large open plan lounge with sea view leading to a brand new fully equipped kitchen and utility room. Appliances include bean to cup coffee machine, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, iron, microwave, fridge freezer and oven. The lounge is equipped with a LCD TV, cable channels and Wifi. The Villa consists of 3 spacious bedrooms all with king size beds and with full en-suites one of which is a wet room. Sun loungers, bathing towels and parasols are provided. Decoration is modern and comfortable with quality bedding, dressing gowns and towels all supplied. A little haven perfectly located with easy walking distance to the shops and restaurants. The property is accessed via a set of steps and therefore is not suitable for those requiring wheelchair access. The 3rd bedroom is located on the ground floor and accessible via a staircase located off the lounge. Bed linen and towels are changed weekly at no additional charge. There is the option of a single put up bed for use in either master bedroom or bedroom 3. We can also arrange taxi transfers from the airport with a reliable taxi driver (payable locally) and Mirela can book any sight seeing trips for you. Fully Licensed in Madeira License Number AL27048. The house is priced based on 4 persons with an additional charge for extra guests. Madeira has implemented a tourist tax which is 2 euros per person over 12 for the first 7 nights i.e. 14 euros per person. This can be paid locally to Mirela who will also need copies of your passports at check-in.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • LCD TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

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
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: smoking is allowed on the outside terraces

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,615 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
Contactless check-out

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

All windows and door to be closed when the air conditioning is being used

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Baby facilities available please ask for these

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed on the outside terraces

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 027048/AL

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Funchal, this villa is on the waterfront. Fort of Sao Tiago and Church of Sao Pedro are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Complexo Balnear Barreirinha and Funchal Municipal Garden. Travelling with kids? Consider CR7 Museum and Madeira Botanical Garden. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby. Visit our Funchal travel guide
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Funchal, Madeira

What's nearby

  • An outdoor market with various stalls selling fruits, vegetables, and other produce.
    Funchal Farmers Market
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A street with pedestrians, a taxi, and a building with a sign that reads "TATOO".
    Praca do Municipio
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Funchal-Monte Teleferico
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Se Cathedral
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Funchal Marina
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Barreirinha Bar Café
    2 min walk
  • Bar Number 2
    6 min walk
  • Banana's Pub
    5 min walk
  • Venda Velha
    6 min walk
  • Estrela do Mar
    6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Funchal Old Town Villa Exceptional Ocean Views 5 min walk to shops & restaurants pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Funchal Old Town Villa Exceptional Ocean Views 5 min walk to shops & restaurants?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Funchal Old Town Villa Exceptional Ocean Views 5 min walk to shops & restaurants?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Funchal Old Town Villa Exceptional Ocean Views 5 min walk to shops & restaurants?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Funchal Old Town Villa Exceptional Ocean Views 5 min walk to shops & restaurants located?

This family-friendly Funchal villa is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Complexo Balnear Barreirinha and Funchal Marina. Sao Tiago Beach and Fort of Sao Tiago are also within 5 minutes.

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Funchal Old Town Villa Exceptional Ocean Views 5 min walk to shops & restaurants Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We loved everything about the house. Especially the view and outdoor terrasse and furniture. Also, beds were excellent and kitchen very well equipped. Wonderful that the beautiful wild beach is just a few steps away. Very kind and helpful host and manager all through our stay. We would definitely want to book again if/when we return to Madeira.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super house with everything you could possibly need, and more. Ideal for 3 couples of friends visiting for week long stay in Funchal. Mirela who greeted us at the property was lovely and so helpful with any requirements we had. Good location for shops, restaurants etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent property and great location

Lovely property and great location overlooking the sea. Definitely recommend it, and the hosts were very helpful and professional.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous view and location

Karen’s place has everything you could want for a great holiday. View,location,well stocked home and parking(if you have a car). The place is incredibly well stocked and great walking distance into the city itself. It was so nice to sit on the deck in the evenings that we were home to watch the sky change with the setting sun
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous property

This is a lovely house with amazing views a few minutes walk from the action. We loved the sun terrace and balcony. Better equipped than our own house. Super clean. Sad to be leaving and hope to return!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Close to Old Town

This villa was incredible!! Super clean and so big. Three lovely bedrooms all with their own bathroom. A kitchen that was top of the line and then there is a laundry room with both a washer and dryer. Everything is modern and up to date. Outside is a very large patio with lounging chairs and table with a spectacular view of the ocean. A very short walk gets you into old town. One of the nicest vrbo places I have ever rented.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Holiday in Madeira

Excellent property. I could not believe the amount of ware glasses etc. It had absolutely everything. Mirela was so helpful. Great view from the property. We felt the pull up the hill but very soon found an alternate route. Would definitely recommend it to anybody who is thinking of going to Madeira. Weather was very warm when we were there so it was great to sit out in the shade.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My daughter, sister, and I spent a wonderful week in Madeira at Karen & Mike’s home in Funchal. Karen & Mike were responsive during booking, planning, and our stay. They reserved great taxi service - for Rafael to pick us up at airport and also do a day tour of part of island. He was friendly and energetic and shared his love of the island. Wonderful Mirela greeted us warmly upon arrival and walked us through the home and was always available to answer questions. You really have a wonderful team available to guide you in Madeira. As others have noted, the welcome of bread, butter, fruit, and wine gave us some sustenance while we got our bearings. We would have been happy to just sit all week on the terraces in very comfortable outdoor furniture overlooking the sea - it is a beautiful location! So close to restaurants and markets that we enjoyed. The beds were so comfortable and the kitchen has everything. We highly recommend Karen & Mike’s home - just amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible

The location of the house is perfect. Within walking distance to cable cars, shops and the farmers market. The house is fantastic, with incredible ocean views to enjoy your meals or just sit with your morning coffee or a glass of wine. We locked ourselves out one day and the homeowner returned my email within 5 minutes. Mirela was there in 10 minutes. The house has everything you need to feel like home, and is incredibly clean. Our taxi driver, Rapheal, was so nice and friendly. We really enjoyed transport with him. We will definitely stay here again when we return. Thanks Karen, your place is definitely exceptional.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Unbelievable.

An amazing villa and there is nothing you could complain about. This villa has nothing missing and much more than you will ever need. A very precise folder gives you all instructions and useful contacts.The location is perfect, near to all facilities but away from the crowds and with outstanding views. Mírela was very welcoming and helpful when meeting and continued that way all through our stay, ensuring we needed nothing. Rafael was fantastic. Collected us from airport and very knowledgable. We booked him for a private tour of the island. A great investment, he could not be more helpful. We were going to hire a car but with Rafael and good buses, was not needed. We did not want to rave about villa because we do not want it booked when we want to come back, hopefully soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Experience

Perhaps one of the nicest experiences you could ask for – This place has everything. The location is just up the hill from Old Town with views of the ocean and harbor. Highly recommend you bring a good pair of binoculars to truly enjoy all the activities on the ocean from whale and dolphin watching to enjoying watching the ships and boats, open water kayakers, wind surfers, and paddleboarders. The two decks are fully furnished for enjoying a relaxed and beautiful time. The furnishings are comfortable and clean. The modern kitchen is stocked for a banquet – both in dishes and utensils as well as spices, coffee, etc. Karen and Mike have a true jewel in this home. Everything looked brand new and operated perfectly. Mirela, the housekeeper was simply incredible. She made the stay a wonderful experience with all her help and advice on things to do and the local activities. If you are looking for an extremely clean, comfortable place to spend all your vacation time, or a wonderful home base for exploring the beautiful city and all of Madeira you should stay here. Better than a 5-star hotel!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful

Funchal, Madeira and this property are beautiful. You will want to return. The villa is located within 10-15 mins walk of the old town, via cobbled streets and quite a sharp walk back up the road. We found a wonderful range of cafes and restaurants and enjoyed every meal. Everything we needed was supplied, a great kitchen and good quality furnishings. The temperature was 30c+ during our stay in October and a floor or desk fan in the living room would’ve been lovely. All 3 bedrooms had air-con which was much appreciated. We made good use of the south facing veranda with its comfy chairs and sun-loungers. Watching the ocean going traffic, including the arrival of one of the world’s largest cruise ships and Navel vessels patrolling the area, was fun. Mirela the housekeeper was on hand to offer advice as required (taxis etc). Her kind help evicting a rogue lizard from the basement bedroom was appreciated - she even changed the bed linen (it has snuck in the bed!). The welcome pack contained excellent fresh bread which encouraged us to find the local bakery for more - asap! The little narrow street in front of the house can be (infrequently) noisy - from the delivery lads on their scooters or the early morning workers. Thank you to Karen and Mirela, for your thoughtfulness and considerations.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was truly wonderful! Everything was first class from the first communication with Karen and Mike through to the stunning accommodation that had everything we could want and more! Mirela was lovely and Rafael was a great recommendation to take us round the island. Would love to stay again and look forward to doing so soon. Thanks for everything, you have smashed how to let your beautiful property to guests! Paula, Brett and Alba x
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Super clean, spacious and comfortable in every aspect. We had everything we needed, and the welcoming groceries and wines were great! Thank you, Karen and Mirella, for a wonderful stay and easy and pleasant communication.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Wow, 5 star plus all around

Excellent location, stunning property, every detail thought of. Wine, chocolate, bread and butter waiting for us, toiletries in the bathrooms we couldn't have asked for more.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding property

We had a great holiday in Maderia,and the property was excellent. Very clean, comfortable and we'll equipped Great location for the Old Town with many bars and restaurants.Would definitely recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Number 15

This is one of the best properties we have stayed in, it has everything you could possibly need, the garage is an added bonus. Location is great, there is a nice little restaurant about a 100 yards from the house convenient for breakfast and a short walk takes you into the old town. Will stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Very impressed with the experience

Most wonderful time at old town villa. Fantastic inside and out, fantastic welcome and ongoing contact if needed, if I could give this any more stars I would Paul and Jan whitfield
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2016
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything was super!!

Thank you!! :-)
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Madeira

Exceptional accommodation with every appliance you could possibly need. Communication was superb. No hesitation in recommending.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic house nice quiet area

First time in Maderia, could not have chosen a more perfect location cannot recommend highly enough, Did not have any problems at all, congratulations Karen and Mike for making everything go so smoothly. John and Brenda Robb
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

As described

Clean, well equipped, spacious, secure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amazing!

The villa and the service given by the owners surpassed our expectations. The photos don’t do it justice as it is even more stunning! Fantastic location and every possible thing you might need is supplied and all at a very high level of quality. We would thoroughly recommend this beautiful villa.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I cannot say enough great things about this rental. Our stay was fabulous from beginning to end. The house is stocked with EVERYTHING and more! It is walking distance to the old town, it has a garage for your rental car. It is beautiful inside and out. Our host met us when we arrived and were always available for any issues or questions we had. There was maid service after a week which was wonderful as well. Maderia is very special as well. A beautiful island to visit. We filled two weeks easily with hiking and site seeing.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property

Overlooking Funchal harbour, with a short walk from the heart of the city. A beautifully appointed, spacious property, with plenty of space for 6 adults. The only shortcoming was building works to properties on either side (which the owner could do nothing about), which were very intrusive with heavy drilling and loud music every day.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024