Villa Alvinho | Lifestyle&Nature | Heated Pool 28ºC
SUMMARY Villa Alvinho is ideal for those looking for quietness, comfort and charm, a true experience in the heart of Funchal surrounded by nature. Newly opened in October/2017, this fine Villa has a delightful terrace and a heated pool for sunbathing and enjoying the views over Funchal Bay. Well located, walking distance from city center, beaches, main sightseeing’s and 25 mts from famous Levada dos Piornais.
THE VILLA Villa Alvinho is located in a privileged residential area, without traffic, close by the sea and a few minutes from Funchal city center and its touristic area. It is also where “Levada dos Piornais” pass through, one of the most famous and ancient trekking paths of the island which connects its two largest municipalities (Funchal and Câmara de Lobos), offering the perfect combination of “Lifestyle&Nature”.
Located just above "Quinta da Casa Branca", one of the most beautiful and luxurious boutique hotels on the island, Villa surroundings offers a wide range of restaurants, bars, easy access to public transportation and all facilities (supermarkets, banks, shopping centers, casino, rent a cars, cinemas, etc.).
Between the city and the countryside, Villa Alvinho is part of "SOUL Madeira - charming villas" collection and was designed exclusively for tourism. This charming Villa was prepared with care to receive families, couples or groups of friends who want to visit and explore Madeira Island. Guests will have at their disposal a Villa that offers privacy, large and comfortable spaces in an intimate atmosphere, a hipchic style decoration and beautiful views of Funchal sea and Desertas Islands.
Dining on your outdoor terrace or swimming in your heated pool while enjoying the scenery will be unforgettable experiences. The perfect hideaway to relax and enjoy the natural surroundings of this paradise that is Madeira but following the local lifestyle.
INSIDE: Its interior is very spacious, with a living room with entrance hall, 3 suites, 4 WC's and 1 fully equipped kitchen with laundry.
On the 1st floor there are two suites with balconies: one facing north/mountains and another facing south/sea. The third suite is on the ground floor with direct access to the terrace and living room.
The Villa has a large fully glassed living room facing the swimming pool and Atlantic Ocean.
The kitchen follows an American style (open to the living room) and was designed to enhance the conviviality among guests while they cook and relax. The dining area has a long dining table that seats 8 people and a counter connecting the kitchen, the perfect solution for a get-together in an environment that invites dialogue and socialization.
Kitchen style is modern with some retro elements and is fully equipped. The kitchen is also connected to the barbecue area through an interior window in order to make food and drinks logistics more easy.
There is also a completed laundry room.
OUTSIDE: The terrace and garden are facing south with excellent sun exposure, spacious and with panoramic views over Funchal Bay and Desertas islands. In addition to the "Laurissilva", the garden has a small area where you can pick spices and herbs for cooking.
The Villa offers several sun loungers, hammocks and lounges to relax, enjoy al fresco dining and make the most of your holiday.
Private heated pool (24h access) with an external hot water shower (28ºC).
Fully equipped outdoor barbecue with firewood included.
Villa Alvinho has Direct car access from the main street.
AT GUESTS' DISPOSAL: As a courtesy, Villa Alvinho offers you a small welcome basket with some products (bread, water, milk, tea, butter, cheese, ham ...) and a regional wine.
All linen and towels are provided, including pool towels.
For stays longer than one week, an intermediate cleaning is provided free of charge for each week.
All children are welcome. The house is ready to receive them and we have a baby crib and a baby chair available (upon prior consultation).
Wifi connection in every places of the house, sound speakers for Iphone / MP3, TV, hair dryers in all suites, coffee / tea maker, oven, dishwasher, washing machine, gin glasses, wine, etc., will be available for guests' use.
The Villa is equipped with first aid kit, extinguishers and fire blanket, as required by law.
HEATED POOL: * Heating service is an optional extra that will have a 20 € / day additional cost to cover electricity expenses (28ºC). ** We kindly ask guests to confirm us up to one week before checking in, so that the pool has the right temperature upon your arrival. *** This service is valid for the entire stay.
CONTACT WITH GUESTS: Villa Alvinho offers an exclusive guidebook with local and special tips for its guests, which will be provided some time before your arrival (in PDF). The guidebook has been highly praised by guests and offers information’s on local experiences that a regular tourist guidebook usually does not offer.
The Villa operates under self-catering modus but we are always available to provide information’s, tips or support on any questions that you may have, via mobile phone or email.
MADEIRA GENERAL OVERVIEW: We like our clients to feel comfortable and experiencing the best that our Madeira island has to offer, distinguished as the best island destination in the world by the World Travel Awards.
MOVING AROUND: On foot to Funchal city center, main tourist attractions points, hotels/restaurants area, urban beaches, promenades, etc.
The famous trekking path "Levada dos Piornais" passes through Villa Alvinho and connects the 2 largest Madeira counties (Funchal and Câmara de Lobos).
It is advisable to rent a car to get to know the island (see our exclusive guestbook).
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view
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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
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
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
Property Registration Number 61185/AL
About the area
Funchal
Located in Funchal, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Funchal Marina and Funchal-Monte Teleferico are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Centro Cultural da Quinta Magnólia and Lido Bathing Complex. Travelling with kids? Consider CR7 Museum and Funchal Municipal Garden. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Does Villa Alvinho | Lifestyle&Nature | Heated Pool 28ºC have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Villa Alvinho | Lifestyle&Nature | Heated Pool 28ºC?
As of 13 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Alvinho | Lifestyle&Nature | Heated Pool 28ºC on 11 June 2026 start from NZ$1,010, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Villa Alvinho | Lifestyle&Nature | Heated Pool 28ºC pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Villa Alvinho | Lifestyle&Nature | Heated Pool 28ºC?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Villa Alvinho | Lifestyle&Nature | Heated Pool 28ºC?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Villa Alvinho | Lifestyle&Nature | Heated Pool 28ºC?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Villa Alvinho | Lifestyle&Nature | Heated Pool 28ºC located?
This family-friendly Funchal holiday home is located by the ocean, within a 15-minute walk of Estádio do Marítimo, Centro Cultural da Quinta Magnólia and Lido Bathing Complex. Ponta Gorda Bathing Complex and Centro Comercial Forum Madeira 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.
We had a great stay at Villa Alvinho. The property is in a great location and has amazing views! The host was very prompt and provided all the information needed. Overall, it was a very clean and peaceful place to stay!
We loved the villa which is modern and beautiful with en-suite in each room. The pool area is fantastic and the kitchen contained every item we could have wished for. Appreciated the supply of guide books , herbs/spices/oils etc Would highly recommend this property.
This property was perfect for three couples traveling from the US. The house was clean, the kitchen was well appointed, and the beds were comfortable. Having a pool to enjoy was a nice benefit. The walk to and from town was very hilly, which was enjoyable most of thetime. But Bolt was super easy to use and not expensive. Also, the owner and property manager were very accommodative and quick to respond to emails. I highly recommend this home!
All features of the house as described, well-equipped, had a great stay! The hotel mentioned in another review is not very close, we did not feel disturbed at all. Thanks!
The villa is very modern and all 3x sleeping rooms and bath rooms are hugh. It was a pleasure to stay there and using the heated pool every day. The location is very good since several restaurants and small shops are only few minutes a walk a way.
By arriving, everything was shortly shown to us by a very friendly couple. We can highly recommend the villa and if we go once again to Madeira we will for sure rent it again!
Thomas S.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
Thanks Thomas for your kind message! Looking forward to hosting you next time in Madeira
The villa is really lovely, in a quiet area and has a lovely pool which our grandchildren really enjoyed. Just one hiccup where we had no hot water for a day but it was sorted by Joana who arranged replacement equipment straight away. We all enjoyed our stay.
Everything about our stay at Villa Alvinho was wonderful. Joana and Clementina were easy to work with, the house was exactly as described, and the cleaners did an amazing job tidying half way through. In addition, I’m beyond appreciative of the baby supplies left for me to use that allowed our travel experience to be much easier. I cannot wait to visit Madeira again, and will absolutely try and stay at Villa Alvinho a second time!
Laura L.
Stayed 15 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2022
Thansk Laura for your kind review!!
Looking forward to hosting you next time at the Island 😉
The property was excellent. It was just as advertised. Our grandchildren loved the pool and the adults loved the views. It is well equipped, clean and comfortable. We found it easy to walk downhill to the shops. It would be a steep walk getting back but there are several taxi ranks in town and that’s how we returned. If we return to Madeira we would happily book it again.
Burton R.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2022
Thanks Burton for kind review.
Looking forward to hosting you soon!
Great house, modern style as in the pictures, clean & lot of space. The kitchen is very well equipped. Pool and terrace are well maintanined - there is wood for the outdoor grill with a complete outdoor kitchen. The location is 8min by car from Funchal, a big supermarket is also 7min by car from the house. It is a quite neighborhood with a very nice view on the ocean. The owner is very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the stay very much - we can highly recommend to book the house.
Really lovely villa, 3 luxurious bedroom suites and lovely open plan living, dining and kitchen area. Kitchen has everything you need (great to have tea, coffee, oils, herbs, spices, dishwasher tablets and washing liquid, cling film, foil etc all provided). Air conditioning throughout worked well. Outside there is a beautiful veranda, out doors kitchen, log BBQ, dining area and pool. We had the pool heated (extra charge) and it was just perfect. Easy walk down to bars, restaurants and shops on Estrada Monumental and about 35 minutes into Funchal, coming back is quick in taxi and not expensive.
Jane T.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael F.
7 February 2019
First Class Accommodation
This is a beautiful contemporary villa where every detail has been carefully considered. Everything you could possibly need for an enjoyable hassle free stay has been included. We particularly loved the pool, which is possibly the warmest we have ever swum in, and the fabulous views over Funchal bay. Despite not hiring a car, we managed to get around quite easily. The No. 45 bus approx. 200 meters walk behind the villa runs every 20-30 minutes into Funchal, and a taxi back from the Lido area was around 7euros. Also for tours around the island try Madeira-Island Taxis, very reasonable at 60euros for a 4-5 hour private tour. We had wonderful support from Clementina and Rui (the owners) throughout our stay, who were very generous hosts. Highly recommended.
Michael F.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We're glad you liked it and hope to see you again someday!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Richard
28 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Exactly as advertised. Everything we needed. Good restaurants nearby.
Sehr schönes großzügiges Haus mit allem was man für einen Aufenthalt benötigt. Wir haben eine Woche mit sechs Erwachsenen Personen hier verbracht, es war wunderschön.
Das Haus ist sehr großzügig geschnitten und aufgrund der perfekten Aufteilung mit drei Schlafzimmern und drei Ensuite Bädern perfekt für 6 Personen geeignet. Es gibt einen großzügigen Wohn-Essbereich und eine hervorragend ausgestattete Küche mit Induktionsherd. Draußen gibt es genügend Liegen und auch vier gemütliche Sitzgelegenheiten sowie einen großen, Grill und genügend Holz für tolle Barbequeabende. Die Kommunikation mit Joana war angenehm und die wöchentliche Zwischenreinigung mit Handtuch- und Wäschewechsel hat uns ebenfalls sehr gut gefallen. Wir haben auch kurz den Besitzer kennengelernt, er war ebenfalls sehr sympatisch.
Im Juli/August kann es heiß auf Madeira werden und in den Schlafzimmern wird es dann schnell warm. Eigentlich kein Problem, denn man könnte einfach nachts die Fenster offen lassen und die Räume wären optimal belüftet. Dies ist aber leider nicht möglich, weil man dann von Mücken gestochen wird (wir hatten jeder über 30 Mückenstiche und es gibt keine Mückennetze) und der Nachbarhahn kräht ab 6:00 Uhr morgens laut und unentwegt. Beides (Mücken und Nachbarhahn) haben die Vermieter selbstverständlich nicht zu verantworten. Mit Repellent und Ohrstöpseln haben wir uns gut abgeholfen.
Worüber wir uns aber wirklich geärgert haben war die Aussicht. Die Fotos in der Annonce sind sehr geschickt aufgenommen, denn man kann auf keinem der Fotos das große Hotel (mit mindestens 8 Etagen und Rooftop-Pool) sehen, welches unmittelbar mit dutzenden Balkonen in Richtung der Villa im direkten Sichtfeld zum Meer liegt. Es ist einfach unserer Meinung nach nicht in Ordnung, das man diese erhebliche Einschränkung auf den Fotos so darstellt, als wäre die Sicht ungetrübt. Gerade wenn man als Urlauber viel Wert auf Privatsphäre und auf eine freie Sicht legt, sollte man sich dessen bewusst sein.
super nice vacation in brilliant villa with top view and top location
Very nice house, great location, exactly as shown in the pictures. From the reservation to the handover everything worked great. Joana is just great, she communicates proactively and is very helpful and responsive, big compliment! Every time again with pleasure...
Kuno V.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2022
Thanks so much for your kind message! See you next Year :)
The villa is lovely, bright, spotlessly clean and modern and is extremely well equipped. It has lovely gardens and a nice pool with good garden furniture. It also has some lovely views and it is not too far to walk to some good restaurants and bars.
However sadly all of this great stuff is let down by the constant noise from the building work on the adjacent property with constant drilling, banging and other construction noise from 8am every day. It is certainly not the peaceful quiet location advertised!
Villa bien équipée, spacieuse, fonctionnelle. Jolie vue sur la mer et Funchal. Bien située. Piscine chauffée avec supplément qui a permis aux enfants d'y passer des heures. Locataires à l'écoute et arrangeants. Attention accès à la maison non adapté aux personnes à mobilité réduite, il faut marcher et c'est très pentu comme sur toute l'île. Construction d'une maison à coté qui a fait un peu de bruit certains jours mais sinon c'est calme. Très bon séjour sur une magnifique île.
Valerie W.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2020
Valerie, many thanks for kind message.
Looking forward to hosting you next time at Madeira. Cheers :)
Joana
Das Haus war wie im Internet beschrieben. Hervorragende und moderne Ausstattung, sehr gräumig, sehr schöner Pool und viele, angenehme
Sitz- und Liegemöglichkeiten. Insgesamt ein wunderbarer Ort zum Erholen und Entspannen.
Petra S.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 January 2021
Petra, many thanks for your kind review. Welcome back any time!
Dirk, Dennis, many thanks for your kind review. Welcome back any time!
About the host
Hosted by Joana Roda
SOUL Madeira is a small family owned business specifically design to offer customized charming accommodations, strategically located to allow strong local experiences of Madeira Islands to its guests. Travelling is in our family DNA since ever and we are very passionate about our Islands and about what we do.
Why they chose this property
We intend to spread the true essence of travelling in Madeira during your stay with us, to the smallest details: landscape, privacy, decoration, hospitality, local experience, etc. We have built each Villa from ground with love and affection to make it very special places to our guests.
What makes this property unique
Our purpose is offer you exclusivity and perfect getaway points to better explore and live Madeira islands. We have selected Villas which we own only. We don’t do property management of properties owned by others.
Languages:
English, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests