Stay
About the accommodation
This very spacious double bedroom has an incredible view, with its two large windows overlooking the ocean. The private bathroom includes an antique iron bathtub, hand washer, bidet, toilet, cloakroom, mirror and facilities such as: soap, shampoo, shower gel, towels, toilet paper and dustbin. The room also features a living area with two chairs, a sofa and two armchairs around a cute coffee table. The dresser with mirror and large wall cabinet with drawers are perfect for you to set up as if you were at home.
Up to 2 people
Property
Authentic Portuguese manor-house built in the 18th century, this stay was beautifully restored and enlarged to maintain its old fashioned look while bringing new comfort and modernity.
Lovingly decorated, it is a great place to spend time, relaxing and working, as if you were in a true Portuguese family home, with the extra attention to detail and comfort. The unique location on top of a hill overlooking the widespread of the blue ocean, makes for incomparable sunsets. It was even classified by the local Tourism Authority as being one of the best bed and breakfast houses of Madeira Island.
The common areas of the house include a dining room and living room with incredible views and comfy chairs, as well as a fireplace. Around the house, there’s a large organic garden with different kinds of fruit trees and vegetables, free for the guests to enjoy! It’s also a perfect spot to chill in hammocks.
The location is great, five minutes away from the beach, by car, and one of the sunniest and most comfortable places to live in terms of weather conditions.
Delicious continental breakfast is included.
Work features
- Amazing WiFi (25-100 Mbps down)
- Both shared and private workspaces
Home features
- Washing machine
- Shared kitchen
- Vegetarian friendly
- Vegan friendly
- Children friendly
Activities available onsite
- We provide information about local events.
Area
Activities in the area
- Boat rides
- Diving
- Surfing
- Cable car
- Dolphin and whale watching
- Canyoning
Flora and fauna
Isolated from other land-masses, the Madeiran islands are botanically rich and diverse, and the rugged and beautiful landscape embraces a broad range of habitats. Madeira has one of the best preserved vegetation of Macaronesia. There are more than 150 endemic species (plants grown only on Madeira). So be prepared for the feast on lush greens, towering trees and exotic plants.
The waters of Madeira are a haven for marine mammals. The most famous is the monk seal, also known as wolffish. Dolphins of various species evolve here as much as 18 kinds of whales can be seen in these waters. There are many birds that breed on Madeira island. There are three native species: Madeira Firecrest, Zino's Petrel and the Trocaz Pigeon.
Social ecosystem
In a distance of 15 min drive from the accommodation, you will find a digital nomads hot spot - Ponta Do Sol, a digital nomads village.
The accommodation is located 5-minute drive from the nearest beach. Many restaurants, bars and shops can be found in the capital city Funchal, which is around 22-minute drive away. There are plenty of reasons to make the trip there, from the photo-friendly views to the Monte Palace Tropical Garden or the Church where Emperor Charles I is buried.
Madeira is becoming a very hot spot for digital nomads. Recently created Digital Nomad Village (with a partnership of Madeira's government) puts it on the spotlight as a destination definitely worth considering.
If you're a fan of the breathtaking views, consider visiting Cabo Girão Skywalk (17 min drive).
Another spot worth visiting is located in the middle of the island, between mountains. The Valley of the Nuns, Curral des Freiras, is quite isolated from the rest of the island, and back in the days it was almost inaccessible. That isolation wasn't accidental - it was a place for the islands’ nuns who sought refuge from the pirates, keeping the convents’ treasures safe.
Practical
How to get there
International airport: Madeira Airport (FNC)
To get to the accommodation from the airport:
- by taxi: 30 min, around €30
- by bus: around 2.5h, less than €10
from the airport take a bus 56, 138 or 103 to the Bombeiros Voluntários stop (30 min, €2-3), next change on Funchal Bus Terminal to bus 7, 139, 6, 146, 4, 107 to Ribeira Brava (1:15h, €3-4). From there you will have around 20 min walk to the accommodation.
Property guidelines
1. No smoking
2. Check-in time: 14:00
3. Check-out time: 12:00
Strict (30-days)
