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'Casa do Gabriel' spacious Madeirian villa with private garden and ocean view

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41615 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Estreito da Calheta, Madeira, Madeira Region
  • Casa das Mudas Arts Center
    18 min walk
  • Paul do Mar Beach
    16 min drive
  • As fontes do Horácio
    15 min walk
  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    45 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Calheta

Located in Calheta, this vacation home is by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Casa das Mudas Arts Center and Eglise de Faja da Ovelha. .This vacation home is 18.8 mi (30.3 km) from Porto Moniz Natural Pools and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Paul do Mar Beach.
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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
  • Porto Moniz Natural Pools - 32 min drive
  • Seixal Beach - 59 min drive

Getting around

  • Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Portinho - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Manifattura Di Gelato - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pukiki Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪A Pedreira - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Leme Marisqueira - ‬3 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.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Irina Novik

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Russian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

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.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • 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
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,615 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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

Pets not 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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Property Registration Number 020657/AL

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

casa Gabriel' Spacious Madeirian Villa Private Garden Ocean View

'Casa do Gabriel' spacious Madeirian villa with private garden and ocean view Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Becky D.

Liked: Cleanliness
30th anniversary
We had a super experience staying here. Our own little Garden of Eden with flowers and fruits to enjoy. The neighborhood was quiet and a nice location to go out everyday and see each part of the island. Irina was so kind and answered all our questions promptly. open open all night to enjoy the
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lily V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful garden getaway
I stayed at Casa do Gabriel for 8 days and loved every moment I spent on the secluded terrace, sipping wine, taking in the unlimited ocean views, surrounded by hibiscus and frangipani flowers. The house was spotlessly clean and Irina was a very responsive host. It was a great location for hiking and water access, and a world away from the tourist frenzy in Funchal. Highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
This is a fabulous place to stay.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Madeira holiday
We stayed for the first time on Madeira in Casa do Gabriel. We had a fantastic time. Madeira is beautiful with one week not being near enough to explore and do all the things Madeira offers. Our choice of Casa do Gabriel to stay in was an inspired choice. The house is fabulous, well equipped, comfortable, well located, private, clean, lovely hostess, fab garden with fruit we were allowed to pick! We loved everything about our accommodation and our stay in Madeira.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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...
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francis A.

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
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S., Sonoma County

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

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.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christopher N.

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.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Valerie A.

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.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Johanna W.

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Edythe W.

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!
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

clare b.

lovely holiday
had a great holiday in this spacious property. well located for trips out to north or south of island. kitchen is well equipped, lovely garden and great sea views.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Erhard B.

all ok , wonderfull palace to stay
all ok
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2016

10/10 Excellent

Claire E.

What A Wonderful Place!
After following probably the best directions we've ever come across, we arrived at Casa do Gabriel and is everything and more that it claimed to be. The location is simply beautiful and the views from the rooftop were simply amazing. We had everything we needed and our hosts' recommendations, maps, etc. were extremely helpful. Thank you for making this a spectacular trip! Ken & Claire
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2016

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

Perfect location
We stayed for four nights at Caso do Gabriel and were very pleased with our accommodations. The setting is just as described. There is only one house to the right of the back patio where you will spend most of your time gazing out at the ocean. The house in front is lower so it does not intrude with the panorama. There is no house to the left ... only a big valley/fold in the earth. It is extremely peaceful, quiet, without issues. We loved the levado walks, visits to neighboring towns, and just relaxing. The north side is vastly different and worth visiting, but the south side is definitely the place to be. Casa do Gabriel fits the bill with a large kitchen, plenty of space for a couple to be and not in each other's way (two bathrooms), a great patio downstairs and a place to dine outdoors as well as indoors. Washer/dishwasher/oven/coffee maker. We did have a challenge with the microwave which is Russian. But I'm sure the owners can remedy this very slight inconvenience (if you are micro prone). The biggest challenge is the driveway which is quite steep and a bit unnerving. Would not recommend doing this at night. The drive from airport was very easy...took us about 45 minutes. Directions were excellent. There is a supermarket in neighboring town about 10 minutes. A closer small mercado about three minutes. The hot water sometimes did vary when taking a shower which elicited a few "eeks" from shower participants as it vacillated from hot to cold and back. But the view and the ambiance overwhelms any negatives. The restaurant Quinta Alegre was excellent. And you use the signs to find your rental...so that makes it even more convenient. The owner gives excellent printed out directions to find your place along with the code to get in making it very convenient. Highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Nadine et Gérald B.

Très jolie maison calme avec vue magnifique
Maison très joliment décorée, spacieuse, avec une vue magnifique sur l'océan et cette partie de l'île. Très propre et très calme. Très bonne literie également et maison très bien équipée. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié les petites attentions laissées pour notre arrivée. En revanche, nous avons eu un peu de difficulté à trouver la maison, mais nous sommes arrivés de nuit. Il faudrait peut-être l'indiquer par un panneau en haut du chemin, à droite de la route. Je recommande ce coin de l'île, qui est moins urbain, mais pas trop isolé non plus.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2016

10/10 Excellent

Claudia und Christian E.

Charmante und ruhige Basis am Meer
Ein herrliches, sehr ruhig gelegenes Haus für alle die einen erholsamen Urlaub verbringen möchten.. Das Haus ist eine gute Basis für die Erkundung der Insel. Im Februar konnten wir draußen frühstücken. Wenn wir von unseren Wanderungen zurückkamen, haben wir oft einen Sundowner im Garten genossen. Ein Plus waren zu dieser Jahreszeit reifen Avocados im Garten. Das Haus liegt unterhalb einer ruhigen Straße und ist absolut ruhig gelegen. Restaurants sind sehr schnell (Quinta Allegre zu Fuß, ist für einen Drink mit herrlicher Aussicht oder am Kamin sehr zu empfehlen) mit dem Auto in wenigen Minuten zu erreichen, ebenso wie ein sehr gut sortierten Supermarkt in ca. 3 km in Calheta. Wir fanden das "Mare Alta" in Ponta do Sol wegen seiner Location sehr gut, man sitzt direkt am Wasser und das Essen schmeckt nicht schlecht. Der Kontakt zu den Vermietern war im Vorfeld und während des Aufenthaltes sehr gut. Vor Ort gibt es eine ständig erreichbare Ansprechpartnerin. Wir können das Haus sehr empfehlen. - Claudia und Christian A wonderful and charming house which is very well situated for a relaxed vacation. The house is a good base for exploring the island. We stayed in February and enjoyed breakfast on the terrasse with a view. When we came back from our hiking tours we often had a sundowner in the garden. A nice plus at that time of the year were avocados from the garden.The house is situated very quiet. Restaurants are accessible within a few minutes drive . We loved the "Mare Alta" restaurant in Ponta do Sol close to the waterline for its great location and good food for reasonable prizes . A supermarket is only about 3 km away . Contact to the owner was always efficient. During your stay there will be always a person of contact available. We will recommend the house to our friends! Claudia and Christian
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2016

10/10 Excellent

Rudolf K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful House with stunning view
We had a great week in Irina’s house. We were welcomed personally and Irina had prepared some food and wine as welcome gift. The house was perfectly equipped and we enjoyed nice and warm afternoons at the terrace with spectacular views.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelika Ute H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderbar
Wir hatten nun schon zum zweiten Mal einen wunderschönen Urlaub in der Casa do Gabriel. Das Haus ist sehr gut ausgestattet, und der Blick ist einzigartig! Wir kommen sehr gerne wieder!
Stayed 21 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ruhiger Urlaub
Tolle Lage, sehr schöne Wochnung. Alles da. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Uwe S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Casa do Gabriel
We had a very nice time in this great house, unfortunately our return flight was canceled and we had no accommodation. Thank you, Irina offered us the use of the house until we returned home. That was really great and she helped us a lot. Very nice and friendly. Thank you very much, Uwe and family
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Genauso wie beschrieben....alles gut
Die Wohnung ist weiter zu empfehlen. Alles wichtige ist vorhanden. Die Kommunikation mit der Besitzerin war sehr nett. Wunderschöner Ausblick von der Terrasse.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Marie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour ressourçant
Merci Irina pour la qualité de votre accueil . Les produits mis à notre disposition pour grignoter furent bienvenus pour ne pas avoir à se soucier de cela dès notre arrivée. Nous avons apprécié la propreté de la maison, son confort et tous les équipements mis à notre disposition. La vue mer et le calme étaient un bonheur à chaque instant de la journée. Une amélioration possible ? Une petite piscine pour se rafraîchir après les randonnées et ce serait parfait;-) Pour cette location, il nous paraît nécessaire d' être équipé d un véhicule.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024