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View of sea and coastline to Ponta da sol from your private heated pool

Sunset from the terrace. changes through the year.

Mountain view from pool terraces verandas and rooms.

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8.6

Excellent

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6400 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Gym

Check-in time

3:30 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Ribeira Brava, Madeira

Ethnographic Museum of Madeira5 min drive
Cabo Girao9 min drive
Ponta Do Sol Beach16 min drive
Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)29 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

We had a great time in this vacation house. The pool was nice and warm. The house clean and as in the picture. It has ev...

Ilona V.

Feb 18, 2024

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Large Luxury Villa, Heated Pool, Games/Gym Room, Sea and Mountain Views

Luxury 3 bedroom private villa with parking behind locked gates.
April Rum and Lemon Festivals, May flower festival, every sat in June world firework championships set to music, many other festivals and events all year see Madeira event websites.. .
Large heated private swimming pool on its own terrace for your use only.
Furnished to a high standard throughout.
Located in a quiet and pleasant area near the town of Ribeira Brava. Centrally placed to explore the island.
Villa and all 3 bedrooms have sea and mountain views.
Games room with soft play area and Gym, your use only.
Laundry room, washing machine and tumble dryer.
WiFi throughout.
Local shops restaurants 5-10 mins walk away.
Close to local Amenities/Activities/Beach/Pursuits: Local shops, supermarkets, banks/cash machines, sports facilities restaurants cafes bars all 5 mins by car.
AL licenced villa to meet the Portuguese Holiday rental standard for your peace of mind.
Central position makes it ideally suited for exploring the island by car or bus.
Available island activities.
Aerial Pursuits (Hang gliding, paragliding available)
Beaches/Coast (Pools, sand, views, worlds highest cliffs, 7 cable cars)
Bird Watching (Tours available, bird books, lists provided)
Boat Trips (Half or full day boat trips, coast Islands, historic/modern boats/whale watching)
Canoeing (Coastal)
Canyoning (Worlds No1 location for this sport, the champions train here)
Coast (walk, driving, nature)
Diving (A popular location for diving)
Gardens (Many subtropical gardens, be early in the year for the orchids)
Driving (Open roads fast road/tunnel links or twisty drivers roads)
Events (Festivals, fireworks etc. All Year Round. June every Sat World fireworks championships).

Property manager

Mr John Melhuish

Premier Host

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Gym

Outdoor space

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Supervision when using the pool.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Please ask.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property must be left in a clean condition with all rubbish removed and items cleaned.

You are responsible for any damages or breakages during your stay within reason. Just replace if you can.

If you have any problems please phone our representative.

Important information

You need to know

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number 1440/AL

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ribeira Brava

Located in Ribeira Brava, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. Some of the area's popular attractions include Lido Bathing Complex and CR7 Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Ponta Gorda Bathing Complex and Funchal Municipal Garden. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cave exploring and hiking.

Ribeira Brava, Madeira

What's nearby

Ethnographic Museum of Madeira - 5 min drive
Cabo Girao - 9 min drive
Centro Comercial Forum Madeira - 15 min drive
Ponta Do Sol Beach - 16 min drive
Lido Bathing Complex - 17 min drive

Getting around

Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sakinhas Bar - ‬5 min drive
‪Village Garden Lounge - ‬6 min drive
‪D. Luís - ‬6 min drive
‪Restaurante Muralha - ‬6 min drive
‪Don Luis - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Large Luxury Villa, Heated Pool, Games/Gym Room, Sea and Mountain Views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Large Luxury Villa, Heated Pool, Games/Gym Room, Sea and Mountain Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large Luxury Villa, Heated Pool, Games/Gym Room, Sea and Mountain Views?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Luxury Villa, Heated Pool, Games/Gym Room, Sea and Mountain Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large Luxury Villa, Heated Pool, Games/Gym Room, Sea and Mountain Views located?

This family-friendly Ribeira Brava villa is located by the sea, 1.2 mi (2 km) from Ethnographic Museum of Madeira, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Ponta Do Sol Beach and Cabo Girao. Church of Our Lady of Light and Beachside Square are also within 6 miles (10 km).

8.6

Excellent

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

evelyne q.

20 May 2024

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

trés belle villa

Un excellent sejour. La maison est trés propre grande il a fait beau .

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Owen R.

30 Apr 2024

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

Big, well-equipped villa with nice pool

Stayed in March/ April with partner and teenage son. We found the villa with no problem using Google Maps link provided and checked in easily. We were surprised at how big it is! There were only three of us, but it would be more than big enough for a family of six. We found it to be very well-equipped, with everything that we needed to enjoy our stay. The pool was lovely, and heated to a good temperature - the worst bit was getting out, particularly if it was a bit windy! Car hire is essential as there isn't much in the local area - but there are a number of restaurants, supermarkets etc. in the nearby town of Ribeira Brava. A few things that might be helpful - the villa is located close to the village of Boa Morte, which is a little further from Riberia Brava than we expected, although this wouldn't have made any difference as we would have driven anyway as it's very hilly! - if you need to get more table-tennis balls (there was only one when we arrived and it was broken) the only place that sells them is Decathlon just outside of Funchal We needed to change our arrival date by a day - John was happy to oblige, but it seemed quite difficult to do this through vrbo (not sure why as I'm sure it must happen regularly). In the end, we agreed to just leave the booking as it was and John would just refund us for the day that we didn't use. Overall, we had a great time, and would definitely go back.

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

22 Apr 2024

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

A little slice of paradise

We very much enjoyed our stay at the villa. Gina was very helpful and welcoming and contact with the owner was seamless prior to arrival. There is a lot to do on the island and a car is definitely required to see all the sights and navigate the various hills and valleys. We took the cable cars in Funchal and visited the botanic gardens which were lovely. Would come back to visit again

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ilona V.

18 Feb 2024

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

Nice house, nice place

We had a great time in this vacation house. The pool was nice and warm. The house clean and as in the picture. It has everything you need. Rent a small car. Driving in Madeira is quit an adventure. And the road to the house is very steep.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

joel p.

29 Nov 2023

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

une semaine a madère

maison très bien située pour visité l ile .tout est parfait dans la maison et en prime une vue magnifique sur l océan

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandrine A., Montgardin

17 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Villa spacieuse

Villa agréable, spacieuse, propre, bien équipée et jolie vue

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcel K., Munich, Germany

8 Oct 2023

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

This place is an absolute win for any type of holiday enjoyer

The property is a beautiful house on a hill with an amazing view over the landscape. It makes you feel like a high society rich person for s limited time. The pool has warm inviting water, the owners are super nice and the whole property was clean with anything equipped you need for even a long vacation. Recommended!

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Bernd Mayls J.

24 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

URLAUB

Ganz toller Urlaub auf einer beeindruckenden Insel, netten Menschen und tollem Essen!

Stayed 19 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Carsten E.

12 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Madeira-tur med lidt udfordringer

Vi havde problemer med at finde huset, da vi af en eller anden grund ikke havde modtaget hele rutebeskrivelsen. Med hjælp fra agentur og ejer lykkes det dog med godt humør. Ejerens repræsentant på stedet var til gengæld sur og ubehøvlet. Brok over for tidlig ankomst til trods for at vi dels havde meldt tidspunkt på mail og dels havde fået oplyst i huspapirerne at vi kunne få huset efter kl. 16 (vi ankom ca. 17). Selve huset er okay. Der er, hvad man skal bruge, og det var rent og pænt. Der er skøn udsigt over havet og bjergene. Desværre larmede naboens hund temmelig meget fra morgen til aften. Den blev bundet i en snor i haven og kom først ind om aftenen når han kom hjem fra arbejde.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Katrin v.

19 July 2023

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

Schöne Immobilie in ländlicher Lage

Wir hatten eine schöne Zeit auf Madeira. Der Pool ist super, das Haus sehr großzügig und sauber. Allerdings sind die Geräusche in der Nachbarschaft tatsächlich sehr laut (Hähne und Hunde). Da wurde regelmäßig mitten in der Nacht angeschlagen. Wir haben dann bei geschlossenem Fenster geschlafen, was aber wegen der nicht so hohen Temperaturen kein Problem gewesen ist.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid B.

21 June 2023

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

Vacances à Madère entre amis

Nous avons passé un super séjour dans cette superbe villa. Prestations identiques à la description. ( Peut-être un peu plus de vaisselle serait bienvenue!) La piscine chauffée :au top! La vue est imprenable sur la mer et la montagne . C'est un point de départ idéal pour visiter cette magnifique île. Le propriétaire est réactif suite aux questions que nous sommes susceptibles de nous poser. Aussi nous recommandons cette location +++

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Cornelia G.

19 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Schönes Haus, toller Blick, aber nicht ganz leise.

Wir waren für zwölf Tage in dem Haus, und das Haus selber war sehr schön eingerichtet, sauber, gemütlich und groß. Der Pool war schön und leicht gewärmt, von uns aber gar nicht viel genutzt. Leider haben ab morgens früh um 4 Uhr viele Hähne in der Nachbarschaft um die Wette gekräht und auch die Hunde im Tal haben eher wenig geschlafen. Dadurch konnten wir kein Fenster Nachts offen lassen, was mich sehr gestört hat. Das Kinderzimmer roch sehr muffelig, wo ich die Ursache nicht finden konnte, auch das hat leider beeinträchtigt. Der Spielraum mit der Tischtennisplatte war schön. Die Küche gut ausgestattet und der Blick über das Tal wunderbar. Dadurch habe ich dem Haus schon vier Sterne gegeben, auch wenn ich persönlich nicht wieder hinfahren würde und es auch nicht Freunden empfehlen würde.

Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Jacqueline H.

25 Feb 2023

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

Nicht zu empfehlen

Anders als in der Beschreibung waren die Schaukel und der Basketballkorp vor Ort verrostet und sehr gefährlich für die Kinder. Es war dauerhaft kalt und die Heizungen haben nicht gut geheizt. Es gab kein Chick in und keinen Chek out. Wir waren auf uns selbst gestellt. Am Ende hat man uns sogar eine Kaution abgezogen, die völlig unberechtigt war. Man hat uns Sachen angekreidet die wir nicht waren. Und ohne effektive Beweise hat FeWo die Kaution an den Vermieter bezahlt, obwohl man uns sagte er müsse das erst mal beweisen, was er bis heute nicht getan hat. Bitte unbedingt die Finger davon lassen. Viel zu teuer und ungemütlich. Keine Sonnenlage! Und das Objekt entsprach nicht der Beschreibung Bsp. Schlafsofa!

Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne Katrine E.

24 Dec 2022

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

Nice private location

We enjoyed our stay very much. It is a big house with plenty of spare for all visitors. We visited in Desember in the midle of a winterstorm - the house can be a bit cold for that experience, but the host had provided electrical owens so we could heat the house. Very nice outside area with fantastic eveningview and a warm pool big enough for bathing with the family. Our plane got delayd because of the storm and the host arranged for us to stay longer in the house. We definatly recommend the house.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marion L.

7 Nov 2022

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

Großes geräumiges Haus mit seitlichem Blick aufs Meer.

Das Haus war sauber, das Sofa ein wenig in die Jahre gekommen. Alles andere war völlig in Ordnung.

Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Lene Schou D.

31 July 2022

Liked: Check-in, location

Smuk udsigt.

Det var et stort rummeligt hus med pæne store værelser, dobbeltsengene var lige det mindste til to personer. Bad og toilet var af lidt ældre dato. Køkkenet var stort, desværre var køkkenskabene og skuffer beskidte da vi ankom, samt en del af servicet. Vi så en stor kakerlak i køkkenskabet ved siden af køleskabet. Jeg vil anbefale ejer, at få rengjort køkkenet grundigt. Huset har en smuk beliggenhed og udsigt.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean-michel P.

20 June 2022

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

belle emplacement, calme

Beaucoup d espace pour y vivre, dans l'ensemble très satisfait, le propriétaire est très sympathique et très réactif à nos demandes. Un peu juste en vaisselle.

Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian C.

14 Mar 2022

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

Make the most of Madeira

This well equipped and neatly laid out villa is a great family base, perfectly situated for accessing all parts of the island. Ribeira Brava has everything that the self-catering holiday maker needs. Views from the villa are always engaging and quick road routes mean you can head north for dramatic Atlantic waves, west for surf and dizzy decents, east for Funchal and tourist busyness. Madeira is a great destination and this property is a really reasonable base from which to enjoy it.

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kuno Z., Stuttgart, Germany

28 Jan 2022

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

Great 2 weeks w/ christmas and news years eve

We (2 adults and 1 kid) spend a great time here. The house is big and all you need is available. During our stay the owners have been also on the island. Very helpfull and friendly! We can fully recommend the house! Kind regards from good cold Germany :-)

Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Jenny G.

30 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Lovely villa in a great spot, shame about a lot of problems

We have been to Maderia several times and love the island. The villa was well kept and in a great location, albeit quite a drive up the hill. The main problem was the pool was freezing. One of the main reasons for booking the villa was the heated pool and the children were very upset it was so cold as it cut short their enjoyment in the water. The local agent was not very helpful. She was rude when we contacted her about checking in, demanding check in time was 6.30pm despite it clearly saying 4pm on our documents. We agreed to meet her at 5pm as she couldn't come any sooner but she didn't arrive until 5.45pm. We had been up since 3am and had had a long day. When we were shown around we were told the washing machine was broken, a new one was provided but half way through the stay... it was clear she had known about this before we arrived. There was no BBQ and she said that was not her problem and there was clearly not going to be provided during the stay. There was also no toilet seat in the master bedroom's bathroom. She said she would get a new one, this never happened. In the end we contacted the property owner about the pool, who tried his best to help remotely but nothing seemed to happen and on the penultimate day we were told the pool heater was broken and they needed a new one. The owner has kindly agreed to a partial refund but we would have preferred a pool we could have enjoyed!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

Alan P.

8 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Non Heated Pool

I selected the property because of heated pool, however this was not the case, the surrounding sea was warmer, life buoy in unsafe condition, taxis will not use driveway ( too steep), no cushions for sunbeds, door stops in front of WC cause injury to foot, cooker dangerous frying pan toppled of gas ring spilling hot oil, does not get the sun by the pool until 11AM

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Adrian G.

20 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Great place

The house has incredible views,due to the location you will need a car.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Jonathan K.

14 Nov 2020

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

October half term villa rental

Spacious well equipped family villa with fantastic views of mountain and sea. The location is very hilly with car hire essential as you need it to go anywhere. 10 minutes to Riviera Braves. 20 minutes to Funchal. Limited local amenities.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

13 Dec 2019

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

Sehr erholsam

Das Objekt ist in einem guten Zustand. Sich vorher an einem Treffpunkt zu verabreden macht Sinn, da es schwer zu finden ist. Der Blick über das Tal ist grandios. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt . Danke

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter I.

16 Nov 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great holiday

We had a lovely time in this house in Madeira. The pool and games room were a real bonus and the house was very spacious. The house is in a great part of the island only a short drive from Funchal. One minor issue was quickly sorted by the housekeeper. We recommend the dolphin watching and the many levada walks on the island.

Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2019

About the host

Hosted by Mr John Melhuish

Languages:

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish, Arabic, Czech, Greek, Hungarian, Polish, Turkish, Chinese (Mandarin)