10/10 Excellent
Brian C.
21 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Madeira holiday
Brian C.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
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'Casa do Gabriel' spacious Madeirian villa with private garden and ocean view
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Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4150 sq m
Popular amenities
- FireplaceFireplace
- KitchenKitchen
- Free WiFiFree WiFi
- WasherWasher
- Outdoor spaceOutdoor space
- Ocean viewOcean view
Explore the area
Estreito da Calheta, Madeira, Madeira Region
- Casa das Mudas Arts Center18 min walk
- Paul do Mar Beach16 min drive
- Ponta Do Sol Beach19 min drive
- Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)44 min drive
Room options
About the area
Calheta
At this holiday home, you'll be 1.5 km (0.9 mi) from Casa das Mudas Arts Center and 7.6 km (4.7 mi) from Paul do Mar Beach. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and home features 2 bathrooms, a fireplace and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available. .Attractions in proximity to this Calheta holiday home include Porto Moniz Natural Pools and CR7 Museum.
What's nearby
- Casa das Mudas Arts Center - 18 min walk
- Paul do Mar Beach - 16 min drive
- Ponta Do Sol Beach - 19 min drive
- 25 Fontes and Cascada da Risco - 20 min drive
- Seixal Beach - 59 min drive
Getting around
- Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo) - 45 min drive
Restaurants
- Manifattura Di Gelato - 4 min drive
- Bar - Calheta Beach Hotel - 3 min drive
- Bar da Praia - 3 min drive
- A Pedreira - 4 min drive
- Fly Bar - 4 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
'Casa do Gabriel' spacious Madeirian villa with private garden and ocean view
Casa do Gabriel is situated in a calm rural village area in the hamlet of Estreito da Calheta on the south-west coast of the beautiful sub-tropical island of Madeira.
The house is located within a 40 minute drive from the airport and is in a quiet, private and secluded location with spectacular panoramic south-westerly views over the Atlantic Ocean with the beautiful mountains behind.
The house has one level and includes two double bedrooms, two bathrooms (one has the bath tub and the second is equipped with shower stall), living room, dining area and kitchen. The kitchen is bright, roomy and well-equipped with all the necessary appliances for cooking. There is a separate laundry room with washer, freezer, sink, iron and ironing board.
For your comfort the property is equipped with all the usual features, such as bed linen and towels, free Wi-Fi, landline telephone, DVD movies collection, TV (135 channels in English, Portuguese, Spanish, German, French and Russian), washing machine, dishwasher, sun-loungers, etc.
There is an upstairs terrace with the floating bed (swing) and an amazing view of the ocean.
A patio around the house overlooks a private garden with walking paths. In the garden you will find avocado tree, orange tree, and guava along with numerous exotic flowers and shrubs. Fruits are available for our guests in season. A lower private patio in the garden is surrounded with flowering shrubs and bushes depending on the season with a view of the blue ocean.
The house overlooks a deep gorge with a variety of birds flying around, including buzzards and kites. Binocular available to do some bird-watching.
The only sandy beach on the island is in Calheta and it is 5 minute drive from the house as well as the supermarket Pingo Doce, ATM, marina with lots of restaurants. Dolphin and whale watching and deep sea fishing excursions are available from there. The levadas (irrigation channels), mountain walks of Rabaçal and Prazeres are all only a short drive away.
Property is wheelchair accessible.
The house is registered with and licensed by the local Calheta Municipality for local accommodation use (AL–Alojamento Local No. 168).
Normally sleeping four persons in two double bedrooms. The fifth person could sleep in the hide-a-bed in the living room if required.
The house is located within a 40 minute drive from the airport and is in a quiet, private and secluded location with spectacular panoramic south-westerly views over the Atlantic Ocean with the beautiful mountains behind.
The house has one level and includes two double bedrooms, two bathrooms (one has the bath tub and the second is equipped with shower stall), living room, dining area and kitchen. The kitchen is bright, roomy and well-equipped with all the necessary appliances for cooking. There is a separate laundry room with washer, freezer, sink, iron and ironing board.
For your comfort the property is equipped with all the usual features, such as bed linen and towels, free Wi-Fi, landline telephone, DVD movies collection, TV (135 channels in English, Portuguese, Spanish, German, French and Russian), washing machine, dishwasher, sun-loungers, etc.
There is an upstairs terrace with the floating bed (swing) and an amazing view of the ocean.
A patio around the house overlooks a private garden with walking paths. In the garden you will find avocado tree, orange tree, and guava along with numerous exotic flowers and shrubs. Fruits are available for our guests in season. A lower private patio in the garden is surrounded with flowering shrubs and bushes depending on the season with a view of the blue ocean.
The house overlooks a deep gorge with a variety of birds flying around, including buzzards and kites. Binocular available to do some bird-watching.
The only sandy beach on the island is in Calheta and it is 5 minute drive from the house as well as the supermarket Pingo Doce, ATM, marina with lots of restaurants. Dolphin and whale watching and deep sea fishing excursions are available from there. The levadas (irrigation channels), mountain walks of Rabaçal and Prazeres are all only a short drive away.
Property is wheelchair accessible.
The house is registered with and licensed by the local Calheta Municipality for local accommodation use (AL–Alojamento Local No. 168).
Normally sleeping four persons in two double bedrooms. The fifth person could sleep in the hide-a-bed in the living room if required.
Property manager
Irina Novik
Languages
English, French, Portuguese
Property amenities
Beach
- Near the beach
- Beach towels
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- On-site parking options include a garage
- On-site parking
- Car required
Kitchen
- Fridge
- Stovetop
- Microwave
- Oven
- Dishwasher
- Cookware/dishes/utensils
- Paper towels
- Coffee grinder
- Coffee/tea maker
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Bed sheets provided
Bathroom
- 2 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Bidet
- Hair dryer
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Fireplace
- Living room
Entertainment
- Smart TV with cable/satellite service
- DVD player
- Music library
- Games
- Video library
- Books
- Stereo
Outdoor areas
- Patio
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Firepit
Laundry
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- In-room accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
- Phone
Location highlights
- Near the sea
- In the mountains
- In a rural location
- Near a hospital
- In a village
Things to do
- Water sports equipment on site
- Birdwatching nearby
- Casino nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Mountain climbing nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Rafting nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Snorkelling nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Whale watching nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Winery tours nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
- Deadbolt lock
General
- Unit size: 1615 sq ft (150 sq m)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 12:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
- No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Note from host: Children should be supervised outside.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock in all accommodation. Contactless check-in is available.
Property Registration Number 020657/AL
Property is also known as
casa Gabriel' Spacious Madeirian Villa Private Garden Ocean View
Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to 'Casa do Gabriel' spacious Madeirian villa with private garden and ocean view?
The closest beach to 'Casa do Gabriel' spacious Madeirian villa with private garden and ocean view is Ponta Do Sol Beach (9.2 km).
Does 'Casa do Gabriel' spacious Madeirian villa with private garden and ocean view have a pool?
No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at 'Casa do Gabriel' spacious Madeirian villa with private garden and ocean view?
No, 'Casa do Gabriel' spacious Madeirian villa with private garden and ocean view does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at 'Casa do Gabriel' spacious Madeirian villa with private garden and ocean view?
Check-in begins at 12:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at 'Casa do Gabriel' spacious Madeirian villa with private garden and ocean view?
No, pets are not allowed.
'Casa do Gabriel' spacious Madeirian villa with private garden and ocean view Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
9 Apr 2023
Disappointing
There were many things that were good about this property but some things let it down. The ping pong table was broken ( owner apologised & said she'd forgotten to mention it) we could not get into the garage, front door lock was broken, staining on pillow & bed cover in second bedroom ( owner apologised, said it was an oversight by the cleaners!) No hair dryer, upstairs seating area, swing was not clean. There is a photo on the web page showing a sun lounger but this area is now overgrown! However, we loved the island, had a fabulous tour with Hit The Road Tours, highly recommended. We had hired a car & saw what this beautiful island has to offer. We shall return but not to this property...
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Francis A.
11 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay.
My wife and I had a great stay at Casa do Gabriel.
It was very comfortable and clean.
Well stocked kitchen, including a powerful blender to make my morning smoothies.
The welcome basket was greatly appreciated.
We hope to return again for another stay on this beautiful island
Francis A.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Nancy S., Sonoma County
17 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Glad it was the last leg of our Portugal Trip.
We spent 3 weeks in Portugal - Lisbon, Sintra, Coimbra, Porto and then finished our trip in Madeira - best decision EVER.
We were really busy on the mainland - what we call 'travelling': seeing sites, busy crowds, larger cities - busy days and nights.
We flew out for the last 6 days of our trip and this was our 'Vacation'. Fantastic and beautiful location. The moment we walked in we pulled back the drapes and opened the windows - and didn't close them until we left. The view to the ocean was spectacular and so very, very peaceful. I spent three solid days on the patio reading and relaxing and many times just sitting in peace, watching the birds, butterflies, honey bees and lizards do their thing.
The garden is beautiful with many different flowers - the angel bells were my favorite and smelled incredible.
The house was clean and had the basics that we needed. We found a mercado and stocked up on simple foods - cheese, jamon, sparkling water, and other snacks - it was all we needed.
The owners were very responsive and gracious. We were able to catch up on laundry and had racks to easily dry them outside. Coffee pot, microwave, fridge, stove, dishes and cutlery - everything we needed. They left a nice basket with wine, bread, jam and other goodies.
We live in California and if we come back, will again spend a long week on Madeira - the island is beautiful - tropical and reminded us of Hawaii but much quieter. The houses are built into the side of the mountain so was hard to find one without a view . The folks there were gracious and helpful.
We found out the island has 420 tunnels! Our ride from the airport was 50 minutes and were told before the tunnels were built it would take over 3 hours. We knew there were many beautiful locations and historical sites to check out but this leg we were ready to just decompress.
If you're coming don't let the 50 minute drive to the location deter you - you'll be very glad you came out this far and it was super easy to rent a car.
Thanks to Irina for a wonderful stay.
PS - they had a fascinating library, dvd's and cd's and I read a few of her books while there.
Nancy S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Alison C.
7 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Madeiran hideaway
Excellent home from home with everything you need for a relaxing holiday. Irina was very welcoming and was there to meet us even although it was a late flight. We also appreciated the welcome provisions. The property was spotless and bed very comfortable. The location is quiet and peaceful and only a 5 minute drive to Calheta where there are some restaurants, supermarket and the beach. Plenty space around the house to relax in the sunshine including a lovely roof terrace. There is a bar and a local supermarket within walking distance. The driveway is a bit steep but no problem once you get used to it - best with a smaller car.
Alison C.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Angela P.
27 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Wonderful house! Just as described. Irina was an amazing host. So thrilled to find the welcome pack after our flight delay! We will return one day soon!
Angela P.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
Christopher N.
5 June 2018
A little slice of heaven
This was by far the nicest place we have ever stayed while using homeaway. David was very helpful n the process leading up to our vacation and during our stay. The house was very clean and you couldn't ask for a better view, especially at that price! We really had no complaints and were 100% satisfied with our stay.
Christopher N.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018
10/10 Excellent
Valerie A.
3 Mar 2018
Wonderful villa
This villa is a lovely home with everything you could possibly want to make it the perfect place to relax. The terrace is delightful with sunshine all day. We enjoyed breakfast, lunch and supper there whilst e joying the lovely view of the sea
The only downside is the steep drive but you do get used to it.
Valerie A.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2018
10/10 Excellent
Johanna W.
10 Dec 2017
Beautiful house in a beautiful part of Madeira
The property was beautiful. Everything was very clean, comfortable and homely with everything we needed for our stay. For us, the location was perfect, quiet and semi-rural, and a great base for exploring all aspects of the island. The welcome pack was a lovely suprise after a long journey. Thank you!
Johanna W.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017
8/10 Good
Edythe W.
14 Nov 2017
We loved the openness and views of the property.
We enjoyed the garden and the avocados from the avocado tree. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was equipped with blender, oven, microwave, coffee pot, toaster, hot water pot. That being said, new frying pans are needed as well as a pasta pot. The driveway down to the house is quite the challenge and frightening. It is necessary to line the vehicle up with the driveway when going down so that you don’t hit the cement wall on one side or the drop off on the other. Going up has similar issues. We used the house for our base to explore the rest of the island which we loved!
Edythe W.
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2017
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