At this holiday home you'll be 4.8 km (3 mi) from Laurisilva of Madeira and 5 km (3.1 mi) from Paul do Mar Beach. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a fireplace. .Home features 3 bathrooms, a balcony and a living room. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A TV, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. .Attractions in proximity to this Calheta holiday home include Porto Moniz Natural Pools and Funchal Farmers Market.
Porto Moniz Natural Pools - 26 min drive - 24.5 km
Seixal Beach - 51 min drive - 33.3 km
Getting around
Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo) - 49 min drive
Restaurants
Portinho - 8 min drive
O Moinho - 20 min walk
Maktub - 13 min drive
Joe's Bar - 9 min drive
Pukiki Bar - 6 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.
Home for Nature Tourism, Madeira Island LEAHOUSE, Nature and Sea
Leahouse is a House next to Nature, in Prazeres, CERTIFIED with LICENSE OF LOCAL ACCOMMODATION, 20344 / AL, in the village of Prazeres. The village of Pleasures is inserted into a territory that has many pedestrian routes. The diverse walks available in our village, offers our visitors unique moments of interaction with Nature and Sea. We have numerous attractions, provided by the 20 existing footpaths, beaches diversity, available nature sports, regional cuisine, temperature, rural environment, air quality, good accessibility and urban mobility are some of the attractions that can satisfy the different personal motivations of each tourist in our village. Staying at CALHETA - PLEASURES is to enjoy tranquility and tranquility in an environment of safety, comfort, nature and proximity to the Sea provided by the 20 km of coastline. The proximity to the Sea and Nature is one of the unique characteristics in this rural village. Nearby you can enjoy the various levadas and trails, namely:: Taken from 25 sources; Levada of Risk; Royal Way of Paul do Mar; Sea Garden Path; Levada do Lajeado; Rosemary Levada; Red Rock Levada; Levada from Paul 2; Levada Nova da Calheta; Levada of the Fajã da Ovelha; New Levada of Arco da Calheta; Wind Lagoon Path; Atalaia and Lombinho paths; Juniper Road; Fisherman's path. It is worth mentioning that you have at your disposal several restaurants, several shops, bicycle rental, supermarket, cafes, gas station, art gallery, market with regional products, hospital, pharmacy, etc ...
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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Unit size: 3,229 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 12:30 PM
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.
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.
Property Registration Number 20344/AL
Property is also known as
Home for Nature Tourism Madeira Island Leahouse Nature Sea
Home Nature Tourism Madeira Island Leahouse Nature Sea House
Home Nature Tourism Madeira Island Leahouse Nature Sea Calheta
Home Nature Tourism Madeira Island Leahouse Nature Sea House
Home Nature Tourism Madeira Island Leahouse Nature Sea Calheta
Home Nature Tourism Madeira Island Leahouse Nature Sea
Home for Nature Tourism Madeira Island Leahouse Nature Sea
Home for Nature Tourism Madeira Island Leahouse Nature Sea
Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to Home for Nature Tourism, Madeira Island LEAHOUSE, Nature and Sea?
The closest beach to Home for Nature Tourism, Madeira Island LEAHOUSE, Nature and Sea is Paul do Mar Beach (3 km).
Does Home for Nature Tourism, Madeira Island LEAHOUSE, Nature and Sea have a pool?
No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.
Is Home for Nature Tourism, Madeira Island LEAHOUSE, Nature and Sea family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, a BBQ and highchairs, it's no surprise that Home for Nature Tourism, Madeira Island LEAHOUSE, Nature and Sea is a winner with our family travellers.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Home for Nature Tourism, Madeira Island LEAHOUSE, Nature and Sea?
No, Home for Nature Tourism, Madeira Island LEAHOUSE, Nature and Sea does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Home for Nature Tourism, Madeira Island LEAHOUSE, Nature and Sea?
Check-in begins at 12:00 PM. Check-out time is 12:30 PM.
Are pets allowed at Home for Nature Tourism, Madeira Island LEAHOUSE, Nature and Sea?
No, pets are not allowed.
Home for Nature Tourism, Madeira Island LEAHOUSE, Nature and Sea Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 83 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 83 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jiri P.
20 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
First time in Madeira
The property was very clean, comfortable and quiet.
Jiri P.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sharon M.
11 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
South Madeira Idyll
Lovely small town of Prazeres with multiple excellent restaurants and a lovely well appointed house. Very clean & spacious for the 4 of us with outside space for relaxing in the evening. Air Con was a blessing !
One improvement would be a more modern smart TV to access Netflix etc especially for the youngsters, other than this its perfect.
Sharon M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Karen O.
7 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great, modern base for hiking
We chose this beautiful modern house for a few days of relaxation and exploration after an intense work trip and it was good. The house is modern and clean and comfortable. The furniture new and nice and all appliances the same. There are huge doors you can slide open to bring the outside in and comfortable outdoor furniture. The town is about as rural as you can find on this surprisingly populated island and we enjoyed exploring the coffee shops and local hikes. Easy to get here from anywhere on the island with a car.
There are a few things could be improved to make it feel more like a home and less like leftovers from someone else’s house. There were only 2 bowls and no cutting board. Otherwise, the kitchen was well equipped. It would be great to have some basics like olive oil, basic spices and laundry detergent but maybe past visitors have abused things like this.
The beds are rock hard - 1 the hardest I’ve ever felt, the smallest reasonable so we slept in there after the first uncomfortable night.
There not being any heating except for additional pay was surprising, especially since it was cranking when we arrived. Then we never turned it n again after reading the instruction book.
The arrival instruction were sent as PDFs that opened as lots of code and nothing readable. We waited a while after arriving to receive a code for the lock box after trying to call text and email through the app. Everything was fine after that but I feel like we missed some info.
Karen O.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
norma e.
9 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family celebration for 90 year old father!
Absolutely fantastic stay! I come to Madeira yearly and when I’m with family I ALWAYS stay at either Leahouse or Laurishouse and you cant beat the location and the fantastic community! With the highway right there you can go everywhere. When we have any issues they respond quickly and never a problem! The houses have EVERYTHING! Top quality! Strongly recommend, you wont be disappointed!!
norma e.
Stayed 24 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
Stephen F.
10 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Prazeres
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this well maintained house. It was our first trip to Madeira, which is a beautiful island. Catia was very easy to communicate with and always responsive to queries.
Stephen F.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Todd K., Evans, Georgia USA
24 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to relax and go for long walks
We enjoyed a week at this house in Prazeres. House is fully-equipped with everything you could ask for; with the added benefit of being in a quiet neighborhood with a high percentage of residents who have moved here from other countries, leading to many interesting conversations. Beds and furniture were comfortable, WiFi was always available and reasonably fast. Located close to the Farmer's Market that is open on Sunday mornings. There are several small restaurants and mini-marts nearby to keep you well-supplied. Bus stop is located 5-10 minute walk from house. Excellent buffet restaurant inside Hotel Jardim Atlantico, about a 20-minute walk....a bit longer if you go to enjoy the beautiful sunsets.
Todd K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Angela S.
27 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, lovely clean property, home from home.
Great communication, easy check in/check out. Everything provided to enable a relaxing holiday.
Angela S.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
John B., Whitchurch
23 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
We love this house the location the facilities the peace and quiet and the space . Spotlessly clean and well equipped it has everything we need.. Catia is easily contacted and speaks good English . It is in a great spot to visit the rest of the island you do however need a car. We will definitely be back for a third visit .
John B.
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2022
8/10 Good
David W.
23 Mar 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
A Host To Be Trusted
We cannot praise Catia enough. We became "stranded" at their property due to Covid 19, but were allowed to stay over when our flight was cancelled. Throughout the emergency we were kept abreast of developments with regular emails. The house itself is well situated, in excellent condition and spotlessly clean and fresh. The nearby main road is in a cutting and had little traffic during our stay. The downside is that you are some distance from Funchal and that side of the island, however if you want to walk the lavadas it is a great base. Recommended for couples with or without active older children. There is a good sized patio on 3 sides with plenty of room to sit outside and the electric gates ensure security for little ones. Beds are firm but comfy with lots of bedding, 3 showers 2 of which were used and worked well. A kettle for the British!! Super WiFi which only showed signs of slowing a couple of times. Very good wood burner at sensible cost if you go out of season.
David W.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2020
10/10 Excellent
Trudi M., Cupar Fife
3 Feb 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely comfortable stay at Lea House
We had a lovely comfortable stay with our friends at Leahouse. It is a comfortable extremely nice family dwelling a quite but beautiful village setting. It has all the amenities you would require for a family holiday and we particularly liked the design of the staircase and very efficient log burner. Which heats the whole house. This fire is essential because without it the house would be unbearably cold at night.
The house was. Extremely good value. We had initially a little difficulty finding the house partly due to lack of WiFi but a house number would have been useful. The house was ideal and we would have no problems recommending this property for a family holiday. In fact we were very sorry to have to leave this house. The only two minor criticisms is the WiFi is a bit irregular often drops off or runs very slowly. The beds although comfortable have very sharp corners which we kept catching ourselves on so be weary. Apart from this it is an excellent facility in a lovely part of Maderia in a friendly village no worries recommending this property.
Trudi M.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2020
10/10 Excellent
Colin P.
19 Oct 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
A Huge, Fantastic Property!! Safe and secure, peaceful Lovely Villa!
We spent two weeks in Madeira and this villa had everything we needed! A huge place with big rooms, full cooking facilities, a dishwasher, washing machine... perfect!! The owners were very quick to respond with any queries and the check in process was very easy. It feels very secure with the remotely operated gates to the driveway and the remote controlled garage door. A very peaceful and quiet area and the street is a no through road/dead end, so the only traffic we saw/heard was from people living on the same street, which was not very often! The only thing that was a (very small issue), was that there were no hooks in the main bathroom to hang towels; I think there may have been some at one point but they've fallen off. One of the bathrooms had a towel rail affixed to the cupboard under the sink, but that was downstairs. Some of the glass panes in the utility room and dining area have big cracks in, but the owners are aware of this from previous reviews. Even though the villa is located the opposite end of the island to Funchal, it only took 50 minutes to drive to Funchal and access to the rest of the island was easy and quick, due to the road network of tunnels. You definitely need a rental car to get around ... I would recommend hiring a more powerful automatic transmission vehicle if possible as the VERY steep roads are challenging and you're constantly changing into second gear! Overall, we would recommend this property to anyone. Probably the best vacation villa we have stayed in! A*****
Colin P.
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
1 Sept 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house to stay in
Leahouse is a great place to stay. It's a large property, well decorated and equipped with good quality equipment - induction hob, dishwasher, fridge freezer, washing machine etc. There's brick built barbeque too.
The house is really secure too - remote-control sliding gate and a garage, again with a remote controlled door, for the car.
Prazeres is a large village at the western end of the island, with several restaurants and a supermarket. I dropped it one star because you do need to drive practically everywhere you want to go. It is however a very peaceful and safe place to stay. It's also right next to the main road that runs the length of the south side of the island, which makes it easy to get around. Out the back of the village, there's a road that takes you straight up to Paul da Serra or over to Porto Moniz.
Overall, a great place for a family holiday!
Verified traveller
10/10 Excellent
Keith N.
30 Jun 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home on a beautiful island
Located on the western part of the island, the home is looks new, was very clean with all the modern appliances to make your stay very comfortable. If you like wood floors with wood trim everywhere, you will like this home. The owners were wonderful, always helpful and available by way of email or telephone. I highly recommend this home in Prazeres, Madeira Island, Portugal.
Keith N.
8/10 Good
Allan S., UK
26 Feb 2019
Excellent base for exploring the western half of Madeira
The property is located in a quiet and rural setting and provided us with an excellent base for the many hikes we did over western Madeira. The equipment and facilities are as advertised with several restaurants within walking distance. There is also secure, off-street parking which is very helpful given that the local streets are narrow.
Our stay during February included a few cool days and the provided heating (wood burning fire, gas heater) were unable to keep the large living/dining space warm. At the end of our stay, the temperature rose and this was no longer an issue. There are also several cracked panes of glass that need to be replaced for this to be a 5-star property.
Allan S.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2019
8/10 Good
Chris F.
9 Apr 2018
Holiday March 2018
Arrival and entry information easy to follow, although it would have been nice to have someone to welcome us. The house was very nice and fully equipped except for sink/bath plugs and more importantly no kettle electric connection.
Chris F.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
10/10 Excellent
Maureen M.
22 Feb 2018
Spacious home base for island adventures
Even better than the description, this full house is nicely equipped and comfortable. The location is a little off the beaten path, but that makes it even better for West- or north-island adventures.
The house is likely nice and cool in summer, but is a little chilly in colder months. However, the house is outfitted with a lovely fire place that heats a furnace and lots of wood.
The owner Caita was responsive and attentive.
Maureen M.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2018
8/10 Good
Dean D.
10 Nov 2017
Great villa, quiet location, definitely need a car
Booked the villa for a week in October, 2 adults and 2 teenagers. Villa was great, nice and peaceful, spacious & very clean and tidy, large garage and off road parking.
For us it worked well as we used it as a base and spent all day out and about visiting different parts of the island.
Prazeres being away from the coast and nearer the mountains is quiet, we didn't spend any time in Prazeres itself (it's a small quiet village) as it's a short drive to Calheta and other places along the coast. We also took several drives up into the mountains which are close by and stunning.
Dean D.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
10/10 Excellent
Rolf L.
24 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Madeira 2025
Wir waren jetzt zum 4. Mal im Leahouse und können es nur weiterempfehlen. Das Wetter war in diesem Jahr sehr kühl und unbest ändig mit viel Regen. Die Heizung, die seit 2024 eingebaut worden ist, hat uns die Situation aber deutlich leichter ertragen lassen.
Rolf L.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Britta L.
8 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, fantastic location
We really enjoyed our stay, the house is great. So much space and a well-equipped kitchen. It is very conveniently located, many restaurants etc. nearby and very short drive to the beach in Caleta. Very nice surroundings and very quiet at night. We loved the fireplace! Will definitely come again.
Britta L.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Henning B.
1 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Familienurlaub für Wandern und Entspannen
Der Aufenthalt in dem Haus war sehr schön. Mit vier Personen ist das Haus sehr großzügig, hell und gut ausgestattet. Man hat genug Platz für alle und kann im großen Ess-/Wohnzimmer gemütliche Abende verbringen. Durch die Klimaanlage kann auch im Winter geheizt werden.Die Lage ist schön ruhig. Restaurants und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten sind fußläufig erreichbar.Die Organisation zur Vermietung ist sehr einfach und freundlich.
Henning B.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Angela S.
6 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr schöner Ort, tolle Lage des Hauses
Der Ort liegt abseits von allem Trubel und genau das ist es was wir gesucht haben. Als Startpunkt für verschiedenen Wandertouren optimal, ein Auto war nur erforderlich um zum Startpunkt zu kommen. Der Supermarkt im Ort war für uns ausreichend, dass Restaurant an der Tankstelle mit seinen typischen portugiesischen Gerichten, den tollen Weinen und dem traumhaften Sonnenuntergang können wir allen nur ans Herz legen. Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder !!
Wer allerdings Party, Unterhaltung und Ausgehmöglichkeiten, Shoppingerlebnisse sucht ist hier falsch. Die Natur, die Ruhe liegt im Vordergrund und das muss man mögen.
Eine rundum wunderschöne Woche und das Haus war sauber, toll ausgestattet, gute Beschreibungen und Tipps vom Vermieter, wir kommen sehr gerne wieder, vielleicht dann in das Nachbargebäude mit Pool ?
Angela S.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Olivia H.
21 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and calm
We had a fantastic stay at the house. Good cleaning and The house was exactly as described in photos. We had car during our stay and had it parked in the garage. We also loved the area and neighbourhood. Cozy small restaurants and cafees in the area. Defenitly would book this again. Communication was very good with the host.
Olivia H.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Benjamin R.
18 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Alles was man braucht…
Wir haben das Haus in einem sehr sauberen und voll ausgestatteten Zustand vorgefunden. Die Kommunikation mit Cátia war jederzeit zufriedenstellend und äußerst freundlich. Die Lage ist top, um die Nord-/, West- und Südküste zu erreichen. Alles in allem sehr empfehlenswert!
Benjamin R.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Claudia G.
29 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Paraíso na Madeira
A moradia é muito espaçosa, confortável, tem ar condicionado, bons colchões, um espaço exterior fantástico. Posso dizer que nos sentimos em casa e recomendo vivamente a quem queira ficar num sítio mais tranquilo, mas com acesso a tudo.
Claudia G.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
irma m.
27 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Geweldig
Heel ruim huis,van alle gemakken voorzien! Beschrijving van internet klopt.Buiten verschillende plekken om van de zon te genieten met terrasmeubilair en zelfs twee ligbedden met kussens.
Klein gemoedelijk dorpje met enkele restaurantjes en een supermarkt. Auto wel nodig als je iets van Madeira wilt zien. Parkeren op de oprit van het huis, met hek ervoor desgewenst zelfs in garage! Mooie plek om vakantie te houden.