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Best views of Funchal. Luxury 3 bed villa with heated pool. Near town centre.

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Marina
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8300 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Funchal, Madeira
  • Funchal Farmers Market
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Madeira Botanical Garden
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • CR7 Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

+2
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Best views of Funchal. Luxury 3 bed villa with heated pool. Near town centre.

The very best views of Funchal from the harbour to the mountains from the lounge, kitchen and all 3 bedrooms. Modern luxury villa with heated infinity pool. 10 minutes walk (less than 5 minutes by car, taxi, bus) to the historic old town, town centre and seafront.

Just imagine relaxing by your private pool with a cold drink watching the cruise liners arriving in the harbour, or dining at night gazing upon a golden Madeirian sunset, and later the beautiful twinkling lights of Funchal spread out before you. The house stands immediately above a lovely area of fruit trees including bananas, grapes, mangos, and figs ... a unique green area so near to the town centre. This amazing house comes with everything you need to make your holiday one to remember.

Floor to ceiling sliding glass doors (with electric blinds) to the lounge, kitchen and 3 bedrooms give stunning views of Funchal in each room from all angles. There are very few houses in Funchal that give these amazing views from both floors.

Large lounge with large sofa, reclining massage chair, coffee table, dining table for 8, 50" HD TV (with Cable TV), DVD player and sound system. Access to terrace and poolside areas.

Large modern fully equipped kitchen with American Fridge Freezer, Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave oven, Dishwasher, double basins, Kettle, Coffee/Tea maker, Toaster, Toasted Sandwich maker. Breakfast table for 4. Access to poolside areas.

3 Large bedrooms. Master bedroom with king-size bed, sofa, 65 inch QLED TV, trouser press, en-suite bathroom with shower, spa bath, 2 basins, w.c. and bidet. 2nd bedroom with double bed and sofa. 3rd bedroom with 2 single beds. Each bedroom has large fitted wardrobes. Each bedroom leads onto the spacious balcony with tables and chairs. The lounge sofa also converts into a double bed. Cot available.

Upstairs family bathroom with w.c., shower and 2 basins. Downstairs cloakroom with w.c. and basin.

Office/Study with large desk and monitor, executive office chair. Wifi and ethernet connections.

Outside - Infinity pool. Covered seating and dining area with table for 8. Bar room with 3 sofas and bar stools, cold beer pump and 55 inch SMART TV. Large charcoal BBQ area with utensils. Weber gas BBQ. Quiet reading and relaxation area with sofas and books. Seats, sun loungers, hammock. Storage room with large washing machine and clothes drying racks.

The garage has one parking space allocated to guests. Only the parking space is part of the rental. The owner may use the rest of the garage/basement for other purposes including his own parking.

The swimming pool can be heated for an additional charge paid in cash on arrival. The heating should be requested at least one week in advance, should it be requested after arrival then the minimum charge applicable is one week which is payable from the time the heating is turned on. The weekly supplement is €150 to heat it to a minimum of 28º.

The cold beer pump is the same appliance as used in the local bars and restaurants. If required, please speak to the host about your requirements and he will provide a cost.

Fast Wifi throughout the property. 4G is also normally available.

Property manager

John McLean
Premier Host

Languages

English, Portuguese

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

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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
Property Registration Number 53332/AL

About the area

Funchal

Located in Funchal, this villa is in the city centre and near the beach. Funchal-Monte Teleferico and Funchal Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Madeira Botanical Garden and Complexo Balnear Barreirinha. Funchal Municipal Garden and CR7 Museum are also worth visiting.
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Funchal, Madeira

What's nearby

  • Funchal Farmers Market - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Madeira Botanical Garden - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Town Square - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Funchal Marina - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • CR7 Museum - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Snack-Bar do Jardim Botânico - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Padaria Sésamo - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bela 5 - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪As Asinhas - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Taberna Madeira - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Best views of Funchal. Luxury 3 bed villa with heated pool. Near town centre. have a pool?

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

Is Best views of Funchal. Luxury 3 bed villa with heated pool. Near town centre. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Best views of Funchal. Luxury 3 bed villa with heated pool. Near town centre. located?

Located in the heart of Funchal, this villa is within a 15-minute walk of Vila Guida Garden Viewpoint and Funchal Farmers Market. Embroidery Museum and Pregetter's Orchid Garden are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brad C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property & host
We booked this villa for a week during our stay in Funchal. John and Vanessa were fantastic hosts and so easy to deal with. The property was incredible and located in a wonderful area of Funchal. Would highly recommend for anyone visiting this incredible island.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place in a great neighborhood!
I stayed here with two buddies, with the plan to do a bunch of hiking and have a cozy, spacious place to come back to every day, and this fit the bill perfectly. We loved the neighborhood, the view is incredible, the walk down to the city center is easy, and we felt right at home. Highly recommend staying here if you’re in Funchal!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kate W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing holiday
We had a wonderful stay at this amazing villa. The host was friendly and helped with anything we needed. The pool was amazing and well worth paying for the heated option as we could swim into the evening. Very near to a great bakery and supermarket. Wonderful views over Madeira and we would love to visit again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joss S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Trip
This was our fourth time in Funchal and the property was one of the best we have stayed in. Comfortable and the views are simply stunning. The walk to and from the centre is not for the feint hearted, or unfit, but meant we felt less guilty about all the wonderful food and wine we consumed. Vanessa looked after as very well and she is a real asset. We hope to return!!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Syeed M., Arlington, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise under a roof
Inasmuch as Madeira is inarguably paradise under the sun, Villa Santa Maria Maior is paradise under a roof. From the hospitality of John & Vanessa (our flight was delayed and John stayed at the villa till 3am to greet us and give us a warm welcome) to the house itself - everything was absolutely perfect. Clean, modern, perfect layout and breathtaking views.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic apartment with wonderful views!
Has everything you can ever need inside. Wanted for nothing. Help/info was given instantly of needed. Nice walk down into the town, steep but nothing a cheap bolt/taxi back up can't handle. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nick K.

Wonderful house on a beautiful island
Just returned from a week in John's beautiful house in Funchal. It was my first trip to Madeira and it was everything and more that people told me. It's a truly beautiful island, not commercialised, lovely people and food and John's place is ideally located to enjoy all that Funchal and the island has to offer. John was really helpful in giving us a travel advice, activities and was very responsive. His local contact (Maria) was absolutely first class and couldn't have done any more for us. The house itself has absolutely everything you need, fantastically fitted out, with amazing views over the town. I'm certainly going to return and would highly recommend the Island and John's house to anyone.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dennis A., Brooklyn, NY

Wow villa!!!
It was a great pleasure to stay in John's villa. It was beyond my expectations. Such a luxury! We have 7 person and we really enjoyed the stay there. Maria is very kind and helpful host, we received very warm welcome. This villa is interesting piece of architecture, interior design and decoration with the most breathtaking views. Everything is new and very clean. Great kitchen is fully equipped with high quality machines. The villa is located in a good place, 10 min walk to Funchal city center Av do Mar. The villa has a huge garage, so there is no need to worry about parking. WOW factors: Swimming Pool, Amazing Views, garage, space. Personally, I recommend villa to everyone who want to explore and relax in Madeira,Funchal.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2016

10/10 Excellent

Kai E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grandioses Haus
Die Zimmer sind geräumig, gut gepflegt und sehr sauber. Die Aussicht über Funchal ist noch spektakulärer als auf den Bildern, und der Zapfhahn wurde ausgiebig genutzt. Übergabe der Wohnung war ebenfalls sehr gut, wir haben viele spannende Tips bekommen was wir alles in der Umgebung anschauen sollten. Vom Inhaber selbst gab es ebenfalls viele wertvolle Tips. Ein weiteres Fass Bier wurde schnellstmöglich organisiert. Als wir ein Problem mit dem Pool hatten, wurde dieses von ihm aus seinem Urlaub schnell gelöst. Dafür auch auf diesem Wege nochmals ein herzliches Dankeschön. tl;dr: Das Haus ist absolut zu empfehlen und hält alles was die Bilder versprechen.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous property in Funchal
We recently stayed at Santa Maria Maior in Funchal! This property has it all—great views of the city, an outdoor bar and pool area, big bedrooms and bathrooms, a washer and dryer—and a nice kitchen and large living area. We walked downtown many times-and enjoyed hanging out in the pool. The house even has a cozy outdoor library and reading nook! I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hans-Joachim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Toller Vermieter und tolle Lage
Wir würden wiederkommen
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill S., Aberdeen

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous house and location
We stayed for 19 days and thoroughly enjoyed our time here. The views are stunning and the pool refreshing. The house has everything you need both indoors and out. The walk into town is down VERY steep roads, some with no pavements, which can be a bit unnerving, but we always took a taxi back (around 5 euros). John is very responsive and Maria did a good check in for us. We miss it already
Stayed 19 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

blandine p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Villa de reve
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour dans cette magnifique villa. Les prestations de cette location sont plus que parfaite. Maria nous a accueilli avec un sourire qui en dit long sur sa bienveillance. Dès que nous aurons l’occasion de revenir à madère nous saurons où loger. Nous recommandons avec convictions.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P., Ann Arbor, MI. USA

Great location with beautiful views!
We enjoyed our stay on Madeira! Maria was super helpful and responsive. The house was very comfortable and the location was superb! We enjoyed sitting on the deck and even used the pool in March. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

Amazing, spacious and very clean Villa
We have just spent 12 nights in beautiful Madeira. Boa Vista is a very spacious and clean villa which we highly recommend. It has everything you need to make your holiday relaxing and comfortable. Thank you to John and Maria for making us feel so welcome. We loved making precious family memories in Funchal 😎
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marcel A.

Amazing place to stay
Beautiful view on Funchal from the villa. The villa was clean, modern and verry comfortable. Everything was great.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Spectacular
A fabulous apartment situated in the attractive suburb of Rochinha overlooking the port and centre of Funchal. Spacious and well-appointed with full-length southwest facing windows on both floors; an attractive deck surrounding a heated infinity pool and plenty of space for six - if not more. Watch the cruise liners arrive from your bed and celebrate the setting of the evening sun over the distant hills. One double bedroom has its own en-suite; the other and the twin room share another bathroom. The ground floor has a kitchen diner, plus a vast lounge with dining area. Below is a huge garage. the pool is heated. Rua da Boa Vista is a (VERY steep) hill and a 15 minute walk down to the centre, the market and many, many cafés, bars and restaurants. Forget about walking back - taxis (Funchal probably has more taxis per square meter than anywhere else in the west) cost between €5 and €7, and everyone speaks English. There's also a (no. 32) bus every half-hour or so. The local shops - five minutes away - offer basic provisions but anything else will require a visit to the well-stocked supermarkets in the town centre. A taxi can get you to the airport in 20 minutes... not that you'll want to leave. This is a truly spectacular apartment...
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2017

About the host

Hosted by John McLean

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English, Portuguese

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