House in the center of Funchal - In the heart of the Old Town - Santa Maria Maior

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1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 260 sq m

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Parking available

Washer

Kitchen

Dryer

Free WiFi

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Funchal, Madeira

Funchal-Monte Teleferico

3 min walk

Funchal Farmers Market

5 min walk

Avenida do Mar

7 min walk

Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)

16 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

House in the center of Funchal - In the heart of the Old Town

Casa Santa Maria is located in the center of Funchal's Old Town, on Madeira Island. Centennial building (sec. XVIII-XIX) completely renovated, with a contemporary decoration, which offers all the accommodation that provides a great stay.
The sleeping room is large with a reading area, TV and private bathroom. The living area has sofas, a TV with Internet access and a bathroom. The dining area has a fully equipped kitchen. Free Wi-Fi access throughout the property.
A 2 minute walk from the accommodation there is mini market, bakery and beach. The house is a short walk from the center of Funchal, where you can enjoy many attractions with historical, cultural, leisure and commercial interest - museums, churches, Farmers Market, cable car, restaurants, marinas, port, tourist information points , public transport terminals and shopping centers.
The Laurissilva Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the island's main points of interest, a 40-minute drive from the Casa. Madeira International Airport - Cristiano Ronaldo is a 20-minute drive from our property.
Casa Santa Maria has an excellent location. According to the classification of guests, it stands out from other areas of Funchal, which makes it the preferred one.

Property manager

Carmo Andrade

Languages

English, French, Portuguese

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Parking available

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Barreirinha bar cafe just crossing the street

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

House Rules

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

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that 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 21587/AL

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Funchal

Located in Old Town Funchal, a neighbourhood in Funchal, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. CR7 Museum and Embroidery Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Fort of Sao Tiago and Church of Sao Pedro. Complexo Balnear Barreirinha and Funchal Municipal Garden are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain climbing.

Funchal, Madeira

What's nearby

Funchal Farmers Market - 5 min walk
Town Square - 13 min walk
Funchal Marina - 14 min walk
CR7 Museum - 18 min walk
Madeira Botanical Garden - 4 min drive

Getting around

Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

‪Bar Number 2 - ‬2 min walk
‪Mozart - ‬2 min walk
‪Venda Velha - ‬1 min walk
‪Tapas do Anibal - ‬1 min walk
‪Lá ao Fundo - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is House in the center of Funchal - In the heart of the Old Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is House in the center of Funchal - In the heart of the Old Town located?

Located in Old Town Funchal, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sao Tiago Beach and CR7 Museum. Fort of Sao Tiago and Complexo Balnear Barreirinha are also within 5 minutes.

9.6

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

John G.

19 April 2022

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

In the middle of the action

Lovely property, immaculately cared for, right in the heart of old town with shops, bars, and restaurants mere steps from your door. Owner was helpful and left lots of good information. Our stay was almost perfect: Only things missing were a balcony or terrace and a view (of any sort). The mattress was a little flat / tired / uncomfortable. Still, location and appointments were just wonderful.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

RUTH A.

6 October 2021

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

Great location in the Old City

Fabulous Restaurants all along the street and live music in the plaza. Walking distance to everything we needed!

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

25 February 2020

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

14 Tage Madeira im Zentrum der Altstadt.

Mitten in der Altstadt von Funchal erwarten uns bei der Ankunft Carmo und ihr Mann Joao zu einer sehr netten und persönlichen Übergabe der Wohnung. Das alte Haus ist liebevoll restauriert und zeigt über 2 Etagen den Flair dieser alten Stadthäuser. Hier trifft geschmackvolle moderne auf altes Ambiente. Hier ist alles vorhanden was man für einen 14 tägigen Aufenthalt brauchen könnte. Moderne Küche mit Essecke, bequemes Wohnzimmer und im ersten Stock Schlafzimmer mit Bad. Wir haben uns so wohl gefühlt wie zu Hause und haben nichts vermisst. In der Umgebung liegt alles was man braucht fußläufig erreichbar. Viele Restaurants, ein Bäcker, der Markt, der Busbahnhof und ein Parkhaus. Wichtig wer mit dem Auto kommt benötigt in Funchal einen Parkplatz. Hier nochmal ein großes Danke an die Gastfreundschaft von Carmo und Joao.

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nadja W.

15 November 2019

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

Perfekte Wohnung im Zentrum der Altstadt

Eine schön gemachte, vollständig ausgestattete, und liebevoll renoviert und eingerichtete Wohnung auf zwei Etagen. Der tatsächliche Zustand hat die Bilder noch übertroffen. Sämtliche Informationen, Prospekte und Reiseführer über Madeira liegen in der Wohnung aus. Die nette Vermieterin steht mit Rat und Tat zur Seite. Parken ist in einem sicherem und günstigen öffentlichen Parkhaus unweit der Wohnung möglich. Einen lieben Dank auf diesem Weg nochmals an Carmo

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

9 July 2018

Tolle Ferienwohnung in der Altstadt von Funchal

Sehr schöne und geschmackvoll eingerichtete Wohnung mit sehr kompletter Ausstattung. Ideal um zu Fuß die Stadt zu erkunden. Wir haben es sehr genossen. Die Vermieter sind sehr zuvorkommend und nett.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Alfons A.

27 July 2017

Perfect condition in the old town of Funchal

Perfect condition in the old part of Funchal. Nearby are some nice restaurants which are visited also from the "Funchalis"themselves. The only "Makel" is, that due to the nearness of the the flat to the tourist restaurants, sometimes it is very noisy until midnight! Excellent flat in excellent condition - surely not my last stay here.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

2 July 2017

Beautifully refurbished old house in the heart of the old town, close to the waterfront

This beautifully refurbished house retains some of its original period features and is thoughtfully equipped for any length of stay in Madeira, with laundry facilities, spacious kitchen and television. It is located on a quaint cobbled street in the old part of the town yet is only a few minutes walk from the town centre, supermarket, and taxis and buses, so we could easily get to other locations on Madeira. There are many excellent restaurants on the streets near the house, and the well-equipped kitchen meant we could cook for ourselves too. We could see a glimpse of the sea from the bedroom window, and the waterfront was very close and our favourite places for an after-dinner stroll. The owners were so friendly and helpful. This property is definitely incredible value for money!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bernard S., La MOTTE-SERVOLEX, SAVOIE, FRANCE

15 May 2017

À deux pas du centre ville historique

Un appartement en duplex cossu,très propre, dans une maison ancienne. Belle rénovation. De 20h à 21h,chaque soir, musique à quelques mètres du podium placé devant la chapelle du Saint Corps. Ajoutez à cela des propriétaires charmants et d'une extrême serviabilité. Un petit conseil: venez sans voiture, elle vous encombrerait !

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

4 March 2017

Beautiful apartment with everything we needed.

This property was spotless and very well appointed. It is ideally located if you enjoy the buzz of the Old Town - which we do. It is situated just behind the Porto Santa Maria Hotel with lots of restaurants within a few minutes, level walking. Do try the bar at the end of the street (just a slight uphill walk). It has wonderful juice and coffee & you sit overlooking the sea. Most restaurants offer Tourist menus - usually soup and a choice of main course - for between 10 and 12eu. Or splash out and go a la carte with any number of fish choices. This was our 3rd visit to the Carnivale and probably the best ever. Ordered a return taxi online & it couldn't have been simpler at under 40eu. Finally, Carmo's husband and daughter met us on arrival and were very friendly & helpful. Many thanks to them both - and for the local treats.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

joseph a.

2 February 2017

This apartment was impeccably clean, comfortable, well-organized, and in a perfect location.

Carmo was there to greet us and give us a walk-through and background of her family history with the house. The remodeling kept some historical features, but all appliances in the kitchen, bathroom and laundry were state-of-art contemporary. The bed was comfortable, and the bedroom well appointed for relaxing as well as having a desk for business needs. While there were plenty of linens, towels, and toilet paper, we were surprised that we had to go buy such basics as hand soap, kitchen and laundry detergent, and basic cooking items like spices, salt and pepper, oil, etc. On the other hand, we were greeted with some delightful Madeiran treats set on the kitchen table to introduce us to some of the delights of this island.

Stayed 18 nights in Jan 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Franziska L.

20 October 2016

Gepflegte, gemütliche, komfortable und zentral gelegene Ferienwohnung in der Altstadt

Wir (junges, kinderloses Paar) fanden eine gemütliche, moderne, gut ausgestattete und sehr gepflegte Wohnung mitten in der Altstadt Funchals vor. Die Unterkunft präsentierte sich exakt wie auf den Online-Fotos. Lebensmittelgeschäfte, eine Bäckerei, viele Restaurants, der Hafen, das Stadtzentrum, der Busbahnhof sowie die Seilbahnstation sind innerhalb weniger Minuten fußläufig erreichbar. Die Vermieterin ist sehr zuvorkommend, flexibel und steht bei Fragen jedweder Art via Telefon oder E-Mail prompt zur Verfügung. In der geschilderten Lage sind es von der Haustür bis ins Nachtleben der Altstadt nur wenige Schritte - wir mochten die nächtliche Gitarrenmusik sehr, ein sehr stimmungsvolles Ambiente! Jederzeit wieder!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Eileen S., Scotland

3 April 2015

Lovely House in Old Town

We were made very welcome by Carmo and her family. The house is lovely with all the amenities that one would wish for. The house was extremely clean and well looked after. It was exactly as described. The communication with the owner was exceptional. Nothing was too much trouble however many questions we asked. The situation is perfect for touring, being close to the cable car and bus stops. There are many restaurants to choose from in the neighbourhood with a very convenient little supermarket and bakery nearby. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend anyone going to Funchal to stay in Carmo's house.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Winfried W.

11 March 2015

Wunderschönes Feriendomizil

Das Haus ist beinahe perfekt. Die Einrichtung ist sehr geschmackvoll und die Lage ideal. Alles was man braucht ist fußläufig erreichbar: Restaurants, Markthalle, Bäckerei die 24Std. geöffnet hat, verschiedene kleine Supermärkte, tolle Hafenpromenade, Museen etc, etc. Besonders bemerken möchten wir die Herzlichkeit und Hilfsbereitschaft von Carmo. und ihrer Familie. Wir werden dieses Altstadthaus allen unseren Bekannten empfehlen.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Grassold T.

16 February 2015

Perfect stay in the heart of Funchal

We had a one-week-vacation in the capital of Madeira. Our joice was the right one: a nice cosy home in the historical center with a variety of many restaurants in walking distance. We were impressed by the equipment of the appartment (door lock, security alarm, washingmaschine w/ drying function, kitchen, etc.). By stepping out of the house, we were in the middle of the center and street life. To shorten the shopping tour or to reach an restaurant before starving, it was perfectly located. Two parking places were very close (e.g. 1 min. walking distance or a cheaper one within 4 min. walking distance). The owner of the house is very friendly and is very anxious to make our stay as comfortable as possible. We definitively loved it and recommend this appartment. If we come back to Madeira once again we would book it a second time. Thanks and good luck for further bookings!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Grassold T.

11 February 2015

Perfect stay in the heart of Funchal

We had a one-week-vacation in the capital of Madeira. Our joice was the right one: a nice cosy home in the historical center with a variety of many restaurants in walking distance. We were impressed by the equipment of the appartment (door lock, security alarm, washingmaschine w/ drying function, kitchen, etc.). By stepping out of the house, we were in the middle of the center and street life. To shorten the shopping tour or to reach an restaurant before starving, it was perfectly located. Two parking places were very close (e.g. 1 min. walking distance or a cheaper one within 4 min. walking distance) The owner of the house is very friendly and is very anxious to make our stay as comfortable as possible. We definitively loved it and recommend this appartment. If we come back to Madeira once again we would book it a second time. Thanks and good luck for further bookings!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Doris M.

8 January 2015

Schöner kann man in Funchal nicht wohnen

Das neu renovierte Haus in der Altstadt von Funchal ist für 2 Personen sehr geräumig und wunderschön eingerichtet. Wer Wert auf eine Unterkunft inmitten aller Sehenswürdigkeiten legt und nur wenige Schritte von Restaurants und Bars wohnen möchte, wird sich in diesem Haus sehr wohl fühlen. Die Ausstattung ist in jedem Bereich äusserst hochwertig; unten bequeme Sitzmöbel im Wohnbereich, Küche mit vielen Elektrogeräten, sehr schönes Geschirr und Gläser. Oben ein sehr bequemes großes Doppelbett und ein luxuriöses Bad mit geräumiger Duschkabine. In beiden Wohnbereichen gibt es je einen hochwertigen Flachbildfernseher und auch Wifi funktioniert problemlos. Der Kontakt mit Carmo war zu jeder Zeit sehr erfreulich, schnell und informativ und wir wurden von der ganzen Familie sehr herzlich empfangen und auch wieder verabschiedet. Diese Unterkunft ist uneingeschränkt empfehlenswert!