Charming three bedroom cottage with a pretty garden and free private parking

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Casa Borboleta an orginal Madeiran abode

Charming country cottage with sea views and free, private parking

Enjoy the terrace/verada and lawned garden areas

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Location
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Exceptional

3 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 670 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Free WiFi

Explore the area

Estreito da Calheta, Madeira

Casa das Mudas Arts Center
‪3 min drive‬
Paul do Mar Beach
‪17 min drive‬
Ponta Do Sol Beach
‪19 min drive‬
Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Wc

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Casa Borboleta is a traditional Madeiran home covering one floor. A terrace area provides for alfresco dinning while enjoying a wonderful sea view. The lawned garden is brimming with native flowers, plants and trees and of course butterflies meaning Borboletas as in Casa Borboleta, the Butterfly House. The property enjoys traditional features and a tranquil area close to all must have amienties.

Property manager

Sarah and Ciaran

Languages

English, Portuguese

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please put all rubbish in the free recycle bins along the street as you drive down to the property from the supermarket. Please clean the BBQ

Please replace small breakages and inform us of any big breakages - they will have to be paid for. Please don't feed cats, respect the next guests

Please note the property has a traditional stone oven. This is a lovely feature but it is not in use. A modern electric oven and hob are provided

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

This property accepts cash

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number 22132/AL

About the area

Calheta

Located in Calheta, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Church of Our Lady of Light and Eglise de Faja da Ovelha are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Funchal Farmers Market and Centro Comercial Forum Madeira. Lava Pools and Ponta Gorda Bathing Complex are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.

Estreito da Calheta, Madeira

What's nearby

Casa das Mudas Arts Center - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Paul do Mar Beach - 17 min drive - 16.4 km
Ponta Do Sol Beach - 19 min drive - 11.0 km
Porto Moniz Natural Pools - 31 min drive - 30.3 km
Seixal Beach - 58 min drive - 39.6 km

Getting around

Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

‪Portinho - ‬5 min drive
‪Manifattura Di Gelato - ‬3 min drive
‪Joe's Bar - ‬5 min drive
‪Pukiki Bar - ‬1 min walk
‪A Pedreira - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming three bedroom cottage with a pretty garden and free private parking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Charming three bedroom cottage with a pretty garden and free private parking?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming three bedroom cottage with a pretty garden and free private parking located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Casa das Mudas Arts Center and within 9 miles (15 km) of Church of Our Lady of Light and Eglise de Faja da Ovelha. Beachside Square and Ponta Do Sol Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Bernd S.

10 January 2025

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

Relaxing Madeira Life

We stayed at Casa Borboleta around Christmas and New Years Eve. With the big and sheltered terrace the house is perfect to enjoy the mild weather outside. We felt at home in midst of all the other Houses.Its an old house with its own characteristics what made our stay even more enjoyable. The bathroom is perfectly new disigned. The living room has the nice character of a wintergarden. The garden itself is flourishing all the time.We were lucky to taste Madeira Bananas.The place on Madeira was perfect. When we could observe thick clouds anywhere around we had sunshine.We would return as soon as possible.

Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrice B.

4 August 2022

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

Super accommodation to discover the west of Madeira.

Very clean and functional accommodation, everything is there. In addition, the accommodation offers a particularly pleasant garden with a superb view, ideal for a change of scenery. Sarah and Ciaran are very pleasant hosts. We would recommend this accommodation in all respects.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M., FRANCE

30 May 2023

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

Great accomodation and great house

We really enjoyed our stay in this house. It is will equipped and decorated. We found more confort that we could expect and felt like home. The garden and terrace are really beautiful and we really appreciated the view. The location is also great, close to shops, cocktail bar and access to the main roads. Sarah and Ciaran were also really nice and caring, we really appreciated discussing with them. We would definitely recommand the place to our friends.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Felix G.

4 December 2024

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

Balcony of Madeira

We had a wonderful stay at this place. Especially the porch and garden are great to relax after a long hike or in the morning. The hosts Sarah and Ciarán are very nice and always there if you have a question or need a good tip what to see, when the weather has you cancelling your plans (Thanks again! :) ). There are some small farms around with the typical sounds and animals which we found enjoyable. The house itself is very clean, however since it's in the subtropics your are occasionally welcomed by a lizard or insect that made its way inside, but as long as you don't leave any food out, you'll be fine. There is essential infrastructure around: small supermarket, little coffee/poncha place and last but not least a Hawai themed cocktail bar called Pukiki that is great for the spontaneous drink in the evening without the need of driving (many do drive there as its possibly the best cocktail bar on the island if not Portugal). So overall, if you're not looking for a luxurious resort but a quiet place to wind down from work and to explore this little macronesian island gem, it's perfect. :)

Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felix M.

22 June 2022

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

Cozy house with a great view

We really enjoyed our 10 day stay with Sarah and Ciaran, we met them on arrival and they were very friendly, courteous and helpful. The house had a clean and comfortable interior. The living room has lots of books and board games. The kitchen is large and includes everything we needed including a dishwasher, large fridge with a freezer, stove, oven and microwave. There is a large bathroom with a washing machine and additionally a second toilet outside of the main bathroom. Despite the house being older it was never too warm inside, even on hot days. The view is even better than in the photos online and visible from most rooms of the house. Outside the property has space for at least 2 cars and parking on the street should also be possible. The garden felt very private and includes lots of sunbeds and a grill. The deck has a roof so that we could still sit outside when it rained or when the sun was more intense. The location was great for us as many hikes were only a relatively short drive away. The house is in a quiet neighborhood, we never had trouble sleeping and always felt safe. There are a bar, snack bar and small supermarket in walking distance nearby, which had pretty much everything we needed, and in some cases a better selection than the large Pingo Doce supermarket in town. More shops including Pingo Doce and restaurants are a 5 minute drive away in Calheta. The beach is the same distance and parking further up the hill (about a 5 minute walk down to the beach) is free. We hope to return soon!

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thea G.

9 July 2022

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

Heerlijk huis

Fijn om te verblijven, van alle gemakken voorzien, rustig en prachtig uitzicht. Wij hebben genoten!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

cecile B.

27 April 2022

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

Super logement

Maison charmante avec belle vue sur la mer ; elle est bien située pour visiter l'ensemble de l'île. Très bien équipée, il ne manque rien en cuisine et la literie est confortable. Le quartier est calme et, point non négligeable il y a un super bar à cocktails à proximité ! :) Les propriétaires sont très gentils, avec de jolies attentions et la communication avec eux se fait sans problème. On recommande !

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amelia C.

28 October 2021

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

Amazing view

This house has a fantastic location. Near the beach and nice supermarket. We enjoyed the view and garden a lot, mostly bbqing and spending our time outside. The house is a traditional Madeira style, and very homey.

Stayed 31 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Silvio H.

5 September 2021

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

sehr zufrieden

sehr nette und zufriedenstellende Kommunikation mit Cirian und Sarah. Das Haus ist liebevoll eingerichtet mit allem, was man für einen Urlaub benötigt. Die Betten waren sauber bezogen und bequem. Etwas Spinnenweben an den Lampen, welche aber den Charme dieses Hauses nicht untergruben. Die Aussicht ist herrlich und man konnte jeden Abend Grillen und die Zeit im Freien verbringen.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Sarah and Ciaran

We are the family caretakers of Casa Borboleta. We have lived on the Island for almost 20 years. We are passionate about Madeira. Our daughter was born here 9 years ago and our passion has doubled. We love walking, swimming and enjoying the fabulous local dishes and drinks. And we love to share our knowledge of Madeira. We enjoy meeting people and are alwasy on hand to help if you need us. Come see us soon :)

Why they chose this property

Casa Borboleta was recently bought by our friends who fell in love with the Island as did we - 18 years ago. The property is a traditional build with lots of character, a lovely garden space with terrace and beautiful sea views. You are among the locals and a short drive from the hub of Calheta and of course you have us to help if you need :)

What makes this property unique

It is difficult to experience the older traditions of Madeira in the larger and bigger towns. The area is rural and very typical of Madeira and the property has unique feathers including two peak roofs in two of the double bedrooms. An old stone oven is still in tack although not in use, and no doubt a modern oven is far more apealing. You can only image how the families of the past cooked their meals. There is an element of history about this property that adds to the allure.

Languages:

English, Portuguese

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3

1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Wc

Spaces

About this property