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Panoramic Sea and Mountain Views: 2 master bedrooms both with ensuite bathrooms

Villa in Calheta with kitchen and balcony

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Vast ocean views from south facing balconies with all day sunshine
View of house and garden from lower patio
Panoramic ocean views from upper balcony
Kingsize bed
Entrance to double room with ensuite

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 4150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, 25 Fontes and Cascada da Risco
  • Place, Casa das Mudas Arts Center
  • Place, Paul do Mar Beach
  • Airport, Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Panoramic Sea and Mountain Views: 2 master bedrooms both with ensuite bathrooms

This beautiful modern well appointed villa is surrounded by fantastic panoramic views of the Atlantic ocean. Spectacular mountain views including the famous plateau complete the majestic scenery. The location is ideal for walkers, nature lovers and those that crave a little peace and quiet among a rural setting.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
All children are welcome + 2 years are paid guests
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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
Smoking outside on the balconies is permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Don't put food in the dishwasher. Empty dish washer. Inform of breakages, replace or pay for breakages.
Clean bbq - ash can blow about in a light breeze. Please don't take towels to the beach - bring your own towels for the beach. Please don't use towels to remove make-up.
Do not feed cats - they belong to neighbours and some repeat guests have alergies.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
We kindly ask our quests to please look after the property as they would their own. Please don't feed cats as we are a no-pet-property. Thank you.
Please dispose of all rubbish on your departure. In a warm climate this is crucial. Please do not hang items from the shower curtain. Thank you.
Please clean the bbq on your departure. Ash and deprie from the fire can blow about in a light breeze. Thank you.

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 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
Property Registration Number 20716/AL

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Calheta

Located in Calheta, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Casa das Mudas Arts Center and Ethnographic Museum of Madeira are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Eglise de Faja da Ovelha and Church of Our Lady of Light. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cave exploring nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Casa das Mudas Arts Center - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Paul do Mar Beach - 9 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Eglise de Faja da Ovelha - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Ponta Do Sol Beach - 16 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Porto Moniz Natural Pools - 35 min drive - 25.4 km

Getting around

  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gato Legal Stand - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pukiki Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪As fontes do Horácio - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Manifattura Di Gelato - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Saloio - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Panoramic Sea and Mountain Views: 2 master bedrooms both with ensuite bathrooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Panoramic Sea and Mountain Views: 2 master bedrooms both with ensuite bathrooms?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Panoramic Sea and Mountain Views: 2 master bedrooms both with ensuite bathrooms located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Casa das Mudas Arts Center and within 9 miles (15 km) of Eglise de Faja da Ovelha and Beachside Square. Ponta Do Sol Beach and Church of Our Lady of Light are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 42 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daan S.

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

Very nice holiday residence

We found the description of the residence to be very accurate. It's a nice house with plenty of room for 4 people (although we were just the two of us). The house was clean and everything needed was there. Also, the garden and balconies make for a nice view. It is located a bit further from the more crowded places, which is exactly why we chose this location. We do recommend getting a (rental) car, since you'll probably need to do a lot of travelling if you want to see more of the island.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hans F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
War alles sehr sauber und sehr schönes,grosszügiges Haus mit super Aussicht zum wohlfühlen.Mit dem Gastgeber super und unkomplizierten Kontakt und sehr hilfsbereit.Können wir nur weiter Empfehlen.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hendrik S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wir hatten einen super Urlaub in der Villa Murphy. Es ist ein toller Ort zum verweilen, an dem man einfach die Ruhe und den weiten Blick auf den Atlantik genießen kann. Die Villa hat einen schönen Garten und zwei Terrassen, sodass man sich je nach Aktivität, Stimmung oder Sonnenstand in verschiedenen Außenbereichen aufhalten kann. Aber natürlich ist sie auch als Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge zum Meer oder in die Berge ist es ein perfekter Standort. Gleich auf der anderen Straßenseite befindet sich sogar ein kleines Restaurant mit Supermarkt, in dem man gut essen oder einfach kühle Getränke, Eis oder ein paar Lebensmittel kaufen kann. Die Vermieter sind sehr herzliche und hilfsbereite Menschen, die tolle Empfehlungen zur Insel geben können.Wir waren drei Wochen dort und haben uns jeden Tag gefreut auf Madeira zu sein und in diesem Ferienhaus zu wohnen. Wir werden sicher noch einmal nach Madeira reisen und dann auf jeden Fall wieder versuchen die Villa Murphy zu buchen!Thank you Sarah & Family!!!
Garten und Meer
Im Garten
Im Garten
Im Liegestuhl
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

valérie c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tres bon sejour, tres calme et tranquille, petit jardin adorable, vue sur la mer et les plantes, on se ressource. Tres spacieux pour toute la famille, tres confortable, il y avait tout ce qu'il fallait. Hote sympathique et attentionné par messages, indications parfaites. Accueil chaleureux. Gite très bien situé pour visiter les alentours.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilda C.

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

Beautiful view

My husband and I enjoyed our stay! The views were amazing. Sarah and Ciaran were great and very helpful. They went out of their way to make us comfortable. I would be recommend this property to everyone to stay here. Thank you for everything thing you did for us. Ilda and Carlos
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanne B.

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

Villa Murphy

Wunderbares Haus, tolle Lage, sehr freundliche und stets hilfsbereite Vermieter. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cédric B.

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

juste parfait !

Magnifique vue sur l'océan ! Le gîte est très confortable, idéalement situé, et très bien équipé, il ne manquait rien pour rendre notre séjour agréable. Sarah et Ciaran sont tous les deux des hôtes attentionnés et très sympathiques, et ils nous ont donné plein de bons conseils et de bonnes adresses. Nous sommes impatients d'y retourner dès que possible !
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham M.

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

Loved it - sun, scenery and an amazing home

We absolutely loved our stay here. Every morning we went out onto the balcony and looked out over the ocean and, in the evening, watched the sun set. The kitchen is well-stocked with pots, pans and dishes, and there is a large fridge. The bed was very comfortable - not too hard or too soft - and we slept well every night. Not only did we eat on the balcony, but also used the patio at the bottom of the garden - again with beautiful views over the water. More than anything else, we couldn't get over how quiet the house and area are. Periodically, a rooster would crow, but there was no traffic noise or rowdy neighbours; it was just plain quiet. There is a friendly, local cafe across the street where food and drinks are very inexpensive (scabbard fish on a bun - 5 Euros; a small Coral beer - 1.20 Euros; freshly squeezed orange juice - 2.40 Euros, to give you an idea). We loved it so much, my wife and I are seriously thinking of coming back to Madeira and spending a couple of weeks (or more) just to enjoy the sun and scenery - and we would definitely come back to this rental property.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

erwann p.

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

Vacances

Maison propre, très bien équipée avec une magnifique vue mer. De plus, Sarah et son mari sont des hôtes très sympa. Je recommande
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mathieu L.

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

Calm and caring owner

Our checking at a late hour was completely managed by Sarah which was a very pleasant start for our stay. The house is located in a calm neighborhood and is fully equipped. We lack of nothing from outdoor furnitures to spices to cook. Sarah is very thoughtful regarding her guests as she is always reachable by phone for quick tips about where to eat or where to hike. It was a pleasure to stay there, explore the area and meeting her and her husband Ciaran.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

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

Ein idyllischer Ort zum Entspannen

Die Vermieterin hat sich super um alle Anliegen gekümmert, sogar Anfahrtsvideos geschickt! Das Haus ist perfekt, um sich nach den anstrengenden Wanderungen zu erholen. Ausgestattet mit allem, was man braucht, super ruhige Lage. Quasi ein Tesla Supercharger für die Seele. Absolut empfehlenswert👍
Stayed 11 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie L.

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

Voyage - randonnées

Très bonne destination de vacances entre mer et randonnées
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Mary-Pat S.

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

Lovely comfortable home with great views

Villa Murphy was a great choice for us. We loved the neighborhood and although it was not a walk-friendly location (no sidewalks, narrow roads) we did a lot of exploring around. There are a few nice restaurants to walk to if you don't mind climbing back up the hills. There isn't much to do in the immediate area but the town was charming and the people were very friendly. We had a rough start to our trip with a long flight delay (strong winds at Madeira airport cancelled many flights) but Sarah was very helpful in making sure we got there even though it was very late at night. We highly recommend Villa Murphy.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Gudrun R.

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

Nettes Haus mit kleinen Abstrichen

Das Haus ist gut ausgestattet, die Schlafzimmer sind schön, hell und geräumig. Der Garten und die Balkone sind hübsch gestaltet und vom oberen Balkon hat man einen sehr schönen Meerblick. Allerdings liegt das Haus ziemlich feucht und die Nachbarhäuser stehen dicht dran, was man auf den Bildern nicht sehen kann. Die Stufen, die zum Haus hinunterführen, sind etwas vermüllt. Da es sich hier wohl um einen öffentlichen Weg handelt, ist offenbar niemand zuständig.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stéphane C.

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

Juste Parfait !

Cette maison est tout confort. On s'y sent comme chez soit. Elle est très bien équipée, tout est réuni pour passer un bon séjour. Mais surtout, une incroyable disponibilité et réactivité de Sara qui nous a donné de très nombreux conseils et informations tout au long de notre séjour et même une fois avoir quitté sa maison. Une perle ! Merci encore pour les oeufs et le lait à l'arrivée...... Quel dommage de ne pas avoir pu vous rencontrer, une prochaine fois ! 10 étoiles !
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lars G., Ladenburg (close to Heidelberg

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

A place to be !

Everything just fine and nice 👍👍👍👍👍 Only one tiny detail: Some equipment for the barbecue made by steel/iron (heat resistant and stable) would be nice: - to move the glowing/hot coal during bbq - to move/turn the meat on the grill
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne L.

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

Beautiful villa

Lovely, spacious villa with great outdoor space in which to eat,drink and relax. Brilliant location close to Calheta and scenic levada walks.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josefine D.

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Sehr guter Standort für entspannte Ferien

Wir haben uns im Haus, im Garten und in der Umgebung sehr sehr wohl gefühlt. Es gibt alles, was man braucht - sehr nette, zuvorkommende Vermieter, ein sauberes, gut eingeteiltes Haus und ein schöner Garten mit wunderschöner Aussicht.
Stayed 21 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arnout v.

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

Ein sehr schöner Urlaub

Der Ort Estreito de Calheta hat uns sehr gut als Ausgangspunkt für verschiedene Ausflüge gefallen. Das Ferienhaus entspricht der Beschreibung, ist sehr gut ausgestattet und sehr sauber. Highlights sind u.a. die drei Terrassen und Balkone mit dem Wahnsinnsblick aufs Meer. Den Kritikpunkt eines anderen Schreibers, der bei Ilidios Restaurant gegenüber Lärmbelästigung oder nervenden Publikumsverkehr bemängelte, können wir absolut nicht bestätigen. Wir haben so gut wie nichts gehört. Das zeitweise Plätschern der beiden kleinen Minilevadas empfanden wir dagegen als angenehm. Sarah und Ciaran haben schon vor unserem Aufenthalt alles getan, damit unser Urlaubserlebnis unvergesslich bleibt. Diese beiden muss man einfach gerne haben.
Stayed 16 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Sys B.

A really positive experience. Highly recommendable

Villa Murphy was a perfect base for our vacation at Madeira and we can absolutely recommend this place. The well equipped house has excellent outdoor spaces with balconies at both floors , a nice private garden area with flowers and trees, outdoor barbeque facilities, and excellent ocean view. It is located in a small, very quite community where you literally live next door to the local people, their cows and chickens as well as the calming sound from the local church bells. Just opposite the house there is a small supermarket including a restaurant/café where you can enjoy your coffee alongside the local people who stop here for a daily chat and grocery shopping. The “house wine” here is really good – and very cheap. Only one kilometer downhill from the house there is an other bigger and very good supermarket as well as a great supermarket in Calheta. Try their very tasty and fresch fish and chicken in Calheta. The house seems newly renovated and has everything you need for a holiday abroad. It was extremely clean and we felt very welcomed by the hosts who was helpful with driving instructions from the airport as well as ideas for hikes . In the house you find some walking sticks for two people to be borrowed for free. Be aware that the houses at Madeira are not centrally heated so bring warm indoor clothes if you travel during more humid/cooler seasons like we did. In the house there are some mobile electric radiators which helped keeping the rooms warm. We really enjoyed staying at this house and the very nice and calm surroundings.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

Lovely Villa

Spent 10 days in wonderful Madeira. The villa was ideal, good situation and easy access to the levadas. The shop/bar/restaurant opposite the villa was perfect for daily bread and the owner did take away meals, which were very welcome after a long day walking the levadas. Owners very helpful and always available if we needed them.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Frances M.

Just What We Had Hoped For

We were two retired couples who stayed at Villa Murphy for 10 days in mid -February. The villa itself suited us prfectly with the two en suite bedrooms set apart and very private. Perhaps we were a little too early in the season to really enjoy the wonderful balconies especially for meals and the villa itself was difficult to keep warm. Nevertheless we were on the sunny side of Madeira so had many beautiful sunny days and lovely sunsets over the ocean.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Philippe A.

très agréable villa - séjour formidable !

La villa correspond parfaitement à la description sur le site. La vue sur la mer est GRANDIOSE (bien mieux que ce que l'on voit sur les photos). Villa très propre, jardin très bien entretenu, environnement très calme. Les propriétaires nous ont renseigné dès que nécessaire. Ils se sont montrés vraiment disponibles et à l'écoute. La supérette et le restaurant à proximité de la maison sont très appréciables (propriétaire très sympa, pain frais tous les jours sans avoir besoin de prendre la voiture, seulement quelques mètres à pied et en plus ils restent ouverts très tard le soir). La situation de la villa fait qu'on est très proche de la grande plage de sable de Calheta .On peut également partir en excursions de tous les côtés de l'île car très bien desservi. Nous recommandons chaudement de louer cette villa. Le rapport qualité-prix est vraiment très bon (paroles de globe-trotters). Nous reviendrons ! Thank you again to Sarah and Ciaran. Our stay was wonderfull at Villa Murphy.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Philippe A.

villa très agréable - séjour formidable

La villa correspond parfaitement à la description faite sur le site et les photos reflètent très bien l'intérieur et l'extérieur. La vue sur mer est GRANDIOSE (on ne s'en rend pas compte sur le site, mais tant mieux qu'elle magnifique surprise quand on arrive !) La villa est très propre, le jardin très bien entretenu. L'environnement est calme et agréable, la supérette et le restaurant à proximité sont très bien : pain frais tous les jours à quelques mètres à pied ! Les propriétaires ont été disponibles et à notre écoute. Thank you again Sarah and Ciaran, our stay at villa Murphy was wonderfull. Nous recommandons chaudement cette location et nous-mêmes reviendrons.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Tom Ehrman

Nice house, nice view

We had a very nice week in the Villa Murphy. Good size living room and bedrooms, and nice veranda with a good view of the sea. All very clean and well kept, and everything worked perfectly. No dishwasher but we didn't mind that. There is a little store opposite which we found very useful for basic stuff, including nice bread, whose owner (Llido) will also provide meals in the adjacent small bar/restaurant if you give him advance notice. Only two things offered (steak or fish), but the fish is highly recommended.

About the host

Hosted by Ciaran & Sarah

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We are living on Madeira for almost 20 years. We have always worked with holiday rentals and tourism and we enjoy it very much. We live in the next village so are on hand should you need any help in finding your feet. We love madeira and know all the very best places to explore. Our daughter was born here 10 years ago, so another reason to love the Island even moe. The Island has much to offer you. Come and see us soon.

Why they chose this property

We built Villa Murphy in 2006 - we designed the build ourselves having found lots of other villas for sale quite small and dark. We wanted to offer our guests open space and lots of light. We also wanted nice big balconies from the bedrooms and panoramic views of the ocean. The villa is a beautiful large building with lots of space throughout the property and never fails to impress our guests: hence our reviews.
The village location too is very typical of rural Madeira and is a great base to explore the surrounding nature. The people are very friendly and local bread, vegetable and fish vans still deliver in old Maderian style to your door.

What makes this property unique

The villa is a large, spacious, bright and airy property with wonderful ocean views. The balconies, bbq terrace and bottom garden patio provide even more space. You can enjoy breakfast on the top balcony, bbq your dinner on the bottom terrace and retire to the garden patio for an evening drink. Perfect. This property easily accommodates up to 4 adults but is also ideal for a couple who like their own bedroom and bathroom with plenty of space.
The location is ideal to get out and about and explore: all the best sites are only a short drive away starting with the marina and beach being a 5 minute drive to the famous rock pools of Porto Moniz only a 25 minute drive away.
This side of the Island is renowned for warmer weather and beautiful levada walks.
The villa is the perfect holiday accommodation: very well appointed and in a great location to explore.

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