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A spacious one bedroom apartment with gym, infinity pool, sea views, WiFi

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Centro Comercial Forum Madeira
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Funchal, Madeira
  • Place, Formosa Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Centro Comercial Forum Madeira
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Lido Bathing Complex
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A spacious one bedroom apartment with gym, infinity pool, sea views, WiFi

Situated just 4km outside of Funchal town centre, it is perfectly located for eating out, shopping, and sight seeing. Alternatively, relax by the infinity pool and admire the breath taking views over the Atlantic Ocean and Praia Formosa beach with its walkway to Camara De Lobos.

This modern second floor apartment is fully furnished, bright and airy, and comes with access to a fully equipped gymnasium, jacuzzi, and outdoor pool area. It has its own parking space, lift access, and west facing balconies off both the living room and bedroom, espresso coffee machine, and WiFi internet access. An optional single bed is also available for a child.

Please note that we are now part of the “Clean & Safe” accreditation from Tourismo de Portugal.

Vila Formosa gains its name from the beach below, Praia Formosa, which is the main beach of Funchal. The apartment has steps (many!) down to the beach where you will find three great cafes and open air restaurants and a 2km walkway (on stilts in the sea) to the fishing village of Camara De Lobos (also with great cafes and restaurants).

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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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 is not permitted
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Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 80580/AL
Property # 77250
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Funchal

Located in Funchal, this apartment is in the city centre and on the beach. CR7 Museum and Quinta das Cruzes Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Church of Sao Pedro and Fort of Sao Tiago. Ponta Gorda Bathing Complex and Lido Bathing Complex are also worth visiting. Scuba diving, windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Funchal, Madeira

What's nearby

  • Formosa Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Centro Comercial Forum Madeira - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Doca do Cavacas Natural Pools - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ponta Gorda Bathing Complex - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lido Bathing Complex - 6 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Balcony - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Doca do Cavacas - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪On Water Academy Praia Formosa - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Beira Calhau - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Han Table Barbecue Madeira - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does A spacious one bedroom apartment with gym, infinity pool, sea views, WiFi have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is A spacious one bedroom apartment with gym, infinity pool, sea views, WiFi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A spacious one bedroom apartment with gym, infinity pool, sea views, WiFi?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A spacious one bedroom apartment with gym, infinity pool, sea views, WiFi?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A spacious one bedroom apartment with gym, infinity pool, sea views, WiFi?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A spacious one bedroom apartment with gym, infinity pool, sea views, WiFi located?

Located in Funchal, this beachfront apartment building is in the city centre and within a 15-minute walk of Formosa Beach, Doca do Cavacas Natural Pools and Parque Canino do Jardim da Ajuda. Centro Comercial Forum Madeira and Ponta Gorda Bathing Complex are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay and it did not disappoint. Great location, breathtaking views. We’ll be back
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We truly enjoyed our stay with breathtaking views of Formosa Beach overlooking the beautiful infinity pool.Good proximity to grocery essentials as we did some of our own cooking. Apt is positioned down a steep driveway and several flights of stairs to navigate coming and going. The big disappointment was the nonfunctioning hot tub that we were looking forward to using. All in all a great stay and highly recommend.
Stayed 35 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 April 2026
Many thanks, Thomas. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Apologies for the Jacuzzi. Getting new parts from the mainland takes a while. Hopefully working soon. Natasha
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An excellent location for. stay on the island paradise of Madeira. Close to the beaches and the ocean front walk and on the main bus route to Funchal. Groceries and coffee shops all within walking distance. Owner and representatives were very responsive to questions and Fiona went above and beyond.
Stayed 27 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Condo

Loved the proximity to the beach and the quiet location.
Stayed 36 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
It was a relatively large, very well provisioned apartment with a great parkade. We were met by a rep at the entrance who showed us all necessary things - excellent contact with the host! Only deficiency was the hot tub was out of service (and by the appearance, has been for quite some time). Excellent stay and would recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 October 2025
Thank you, James. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay, and apologies for the hot tub, we are awaiting parts from the mainland. N
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super location. Comfortable flat with great views. Liked the high ceilings, so felt roomy. The building foyer is spotless with cleaners spotted frequently. We were picked up by their recommended taxi driver who called the keyholder Fiona who met us at the property when we arrived . This lady went be above and beyond and arranged an engineer to fit an android tv box so we could log into our Netflix account as we didn’t have Apple TV. Thank you guys for a great 30 day stay.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 February 2026
Many thanks. Hope to welcome you back again soon. Natasha
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well located, gorgeous sight on the ocean and the swimming pool. Quiet but with all services nearby.The appartment is comfy and well equipped. Plus points : the owner answers all your questions very fast and kindly AND the garage place underneath is really easy
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2025
Many thanks Pierre-Henri, see you next year! Hope your trip back home works out now. N
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

This property is in a great location. A great grocery store about 5 minute walk away and a great number of restaurants within a 10 to 15 minute walk. The promenade walkway is a short 5 minute walk to access but it is quite a few stairs and is a steep incline. Albeit most things are in Madeira. Overall a wonderful stay.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Feb 2025

Second time at this lovely apartment. Everything you need there. Pool area and views beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation

We love it, very good neighbors, nice pool,and good view for a sun set, enjoying a good glass of wine 🍷 on balcony.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cousy appartment for seniortravellers. Good situation for many directions to walks. Check in fine.

Exelent. We shall come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 November 2021
Thank you Jahani. We look forward to welcoming you back. Natasha
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for us

Everything was as we expected. No complaints at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable apartment with seaview

We had a great week. Well equipped apartment. Good garage. Nice view. Beautiful pool. Public transport is doable but car would be preferable. Some nice restaurants at walking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Superb!

Excellent, everything that we expected. We will certainly book this property again for our frequent visits to the Island. Thank you.
Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 January 2023
Thank you, Lee, we really appreciate this!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very beautiful site

Logistics of check in and out was frustrating. The condo should have a pull out bed couch in case one of us snores!
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice apartment

We had everything we needed. Great parking for our car. Good place for restaurants, beach and excursions. Pool ok, gym lots of defects, whirpool not maintained. We spend most time at the beach. Every evening a wonderful sunset
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical Madeira

Frankly the best holiday we have ever gone on. Apartment was in a perfect location and was well equipped, spotless and with the most incredible views we’ve ever seen. The island itself was loaded with great food, great people and great weather. We’d come back in an instant. Thanks to our hostess.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2023
Hi Angus Thank you, great to hear you had such a good time. Hope to welcome you back soon. Natasha
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The most spectacular sunsets ever!

We loved the location, approx 3 km from Funchal and a wonderful walkway west to a quaint fishing village Camaro de Lobos with cafes along the way. The unit was well stocked and comfortable decks overlooking the beautiful Atlantic captured are attention every night with breathtaking sunsets. The pool was very refreshing after a day of exploring.the beautiful island.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 November 2022
Delighted you enjoyed your stay, Karen. Hope to welcome you back soon. Natasha
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Two Months in Madeira

An amazing location with a spectacular view. The sound of the surf from Formosa beach just below the condo put us to sleep every night. A couple for minor maintenance issues were handled promptly.
Stayed 55 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice apartment in Madeira

We really enjoyed our stay at Vila Formosa. It is in a great location, close to many restaurants and shopping. A short bus ride to Old Town Funchal. The apartment is is well equipped and spacious. The beach is nearby and has a nice promenade to wander along. Our host ,Natasha, also arranged transportation for us from the airport to the apartment. We would definitely return.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The apartment was exceptionally clean, very comfortable and was in a great location with lovely view

We were greeted when we arrived, shown the apartment and provided with all info and keys needed. The apartment has great sea views and a lovely pool and just a couple of minutes walk to the beach and a lovely walk into the City Centre. It is very close to shops, bars and restaurants and the Island is stunning. We would definately return and highly recommend Villa Formosa. There is a bus stop right outside and great coffee shop across the road. The people of Madeira are charming.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
Thank you! Hope to welcome you back soon. Mark
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Madeira Holiday

The property has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The store was a short walk away. The bus can be easily accessed. Only downer was the construction work taking place between the condo and ocean front. They work long hours. But the weather was beautiful the whole time we were there. The people are nice and there's lots to do.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful apartment

We had a fantastic stay in Natasha's apartment in Villa Formosa. A very nice place. Everything was present in the apartment. It was also lovely outside by the pool. And the view is really beautiful. The only thing unfortunate was that the sofa in the living room was not a sofa bed. (for people who want to sleep separately) But again, a wonderful apartment.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Experience

The property is located in a quieter part of Lido but is close to two large supermarkets, many restaurants, and local spots. The sunset from the balcony is priceless. These aspects are probably similar to other reviews of this property, but for us, the most important thing was that we felt at home. Everything—from the warm welcome to the cleanliness of the house to the well-equipped kitchen—was just perfect.Thank you, Fiona and Natasha, for everything. See you next year! :)
Stayed 23 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great accommodation

Place was fabulous. Easy communication with natasha. Great area close to bars and restaurants and shops. Only small alterations with the keys. Only one set. You do need 2 sets of keys. Especially when checking out and someone else was picking you up. The key drop box needs to be up the main gate. Otherwise what a lovely experience. Views were outstanding. Thankyou natasha fab property.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Natasha Blezard

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We are hard working, like most of us! Consequently, we take 'holiday time' very seriously

Why they chose this property

My husband wanted a place with a unbroken view of the sea, especially the sunsets over the Atlantic Ocean. A pool and gym was also important.

What makes this property unique

It is not a holiday complex but a private residence. It is quiet and perfectly situated overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

Languages:

English, Russian

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