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A beach with palm trees and a thatched umbrella.
A martini glass with a yellow beverage on a rocky surface, overlooking a golf course with a view of the ocean and hills.
A golf course with a view of the ocean and mountains.
A balcony with lounge chairs and a table, overlooking a garden with trees and flowers.
A modern two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with various plants and a stone pathway.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10170 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz
  • Place, Palmeiras Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Aquaparque Madeira
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Machico Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the area

Santa Cruz

At this holiday home you'll be 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Palmeiras Beach and 3.9 km (2.4 mi) from Forte de Nossa Senhora do Amparo. 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 patio and a dining area. 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. Housekeeping is available on request. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. Added amenities include a hot tub and laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this Santa Cruz holiday home include Praca do Municipio and Funchal Marina.
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What's nearby

  • Palmeiras Beach - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Aquaparque Madeira - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Forte de Nossa Senhora do Amparo - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Machico Beach - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Igreja Matriz de Machico - 7 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Maré Alta - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Delta Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cockpit Restaurant Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante o vilao Matur - ‬5 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.

House / Villa - Santa Cruz

House / Villa - Santa Cruz offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.
  • 1 guestroom or unit
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation is furnished with dining tables and kitchen islands. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a shower, bidets and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,830 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 55 lb per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
10 personnes maximum

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: 10 personnes maximum
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 first aid kit
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
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. 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. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10. Note from host: 10 personnes maximum For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 174278/AL

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

House Villa Santa Cruz
Villa Santa Cruz
House Santa Cruz Santa Cruz
House / Villa - Santa Cruz Santa Cruz
House / Villa - Santa Cruz Private vacation home
House / Villa - Santa Cruz Private vacation home Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to House / Villa - Santa Cruz?

The closest beach to House / Villa - Santa Cruz is Palmeiras Beach (2 km).

Does House / Villa - Santa Cruz have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

What makes House / Villa - Santa Cruz a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and private patios help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at House / Villa - Santa Cruz.

Is House / Villa - Santa Cruz family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that House / Villa - Santa Cruz is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at House / Villa - Santa Cruz?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at House / Villa - Santa Cruz?

No, House / Villa - Santa Cruz does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at House / Villa - Santa Cruz?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 9:30 AM.

House / Villa - Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Anna was the ultimate hostess. Her home was spotless and well cared for. The kitchen was well equipped, she offered suggestions of what to do and local restaurants to visit. The view was amazing and there was a very nice outdoor space to relax in. The personal touches made us feel welcome and at home. We would recommend and if ever coming back, we’d stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Hélène M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely welcome and beautiful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anna is a wonderful host. Communication was excellent, Anna responds right away with clear instructions. Check in was simple and straightforward and her property provides an excellent base to explore beautiful Madeira. The house is clean and comfortable with all the amenities you could need, the garden is a beautiful place to relax and Anna welcomes you with some delicious local delicacies. We had a wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea L.

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

Short holiday

Anna the host was extremely friendly and helpful, the property was clean. Location is great, close to the airport. Highly recommend this place
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

János S.

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

Everything was great as on the pictures

The place is very nice the view was fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joe R.

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

Outstanding hospitality at exceptional 5-star home

We loved every minute of our stay here and look forward to one day returning. Owner and property manager very friendly and accommodating to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. Highly recommend if staying here to rent car for short drives to the other locations around island for activities. Being near airport was not big deal we live just as near one where we are from and actually went down to do some plane spotting from awesome point.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice & comfortable place to rest. Welcome is great. A rental car is mandatory as the place is located at 7mn from the city center by car but walking is not an option. We really enjoyed our stay and were able to visit the island as well as Porto Santo island. Great memories and we felt like at home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rúben D.

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

Great house in Madeira

The house have a excellent localization, good accommodation and a magnificent view. Also, the manager is very kind, flexible and incredible person. I recommend this house.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gwyndolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent stay, 10/10 recommend. Very clean and well maintained, beautiful views. Host was easy to communicate with, responsive, and had lots of thoughtful touches (local fruit, water, etc). Well stocked kitchen for cooking. Would recommend a car, but that’s true for most of Madeira.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

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

Fantastic holiday on Madeira

We had a holiday on Madeira in May and stayed in Anna's house for 10 days. Anna, the hostess, is a very nice and hospitable lady, and so is her helper, Eli. The house is very clean, and the kitchen is exceptionally well-equipped with everything you could possibly need. The view from the garden is breathtaking. It's just a few minutes' drive from the airport and the pretty seaside village of Santa Cruz. A local snack bar, frequented by locals, is within a two-minute walk.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jana S.

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

amazing vacation with friends

Me and my classmates and some friends rented this amazing house for a week. We felt very welcomed from the first moment we entered the house. The host had little gifts and water for us ready and the house was very very clean. We had a very relaxed time in the house eating on the terrace or relaxing in the garden after exploring the beautiful island.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

martinus w.

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

Friendly & Hospitable

We felt very welcome. Anna had baked us a cake, put water and milk in the fridge and lots of fruit ready on the tabel for us. The appartement was very clean and very completely equipped. Anna is very friendly and helpful and communication with Anna was good. We would have liked a bit more privacy, but besides that everything was perfect. We thoroughly recommend Anna's place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

les j.

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

Madeira Adventure

We stayed for 10 days in the property as a base to explore Madeira. The property was perfect for all 5 of us, lots of space, well equipped and immaculate. Anna is the host and is the loveliest person. She had baked us xakes for our arrival and supplied us with extra beach towels when needed. She also provided basic food and fruit., lots of advice about the area including a local farmers market we would never have known about. We loved our stay and visited most of the island. I would highly recommend this accomodation as a hub for exploring the island.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aruni W.

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

What a perfect location to explore Madeira.

We stayed in the apartment for 6 nights. It was an excellent location for a night out in Santa Cruz. Virtually a 5min walk from the house (5min drive to Machico town, Santa Cruz airport 7min drive) and many other popular locations in Funchal city (less than 25-30min drive to Angels fall, 25 fontes falls, Skywalk and other few attractions). The house has a great atmosphere and makes for a nice place to unwind after a long day of exploring the city and Anna left plenty of useful information about the area and points of interest. The apartment was immaculate with modern furnishings to an excellent standard. There were special touches such as toiletries situated in the bathroom. In addition, the kitchen facilities were excellent with all utilities required should you wish a quiet dining with family. Anna kindly left some welcome snacks for us. The house has tea, coffee etc… The house was very spacious and as described could fit 6 people adequately. Anna was very helpful and kind and we could contact her very easily. (She would always reply within half an hour) Highly recommended property and keen to pursue furth bookings!! FIVE STAR RATING!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Susan L.

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

Very comfortable stay but you definitely need a car!

The house is lovely, I was a bit disappointed to find it wasn’t the whole house- I was looking forward to waking up to the view from that lovely balcony, however, we had most of the downstairs part of the building. The beds were comfortable with duvets and blankets available. The lounge/ dining room had a good sized table for family of 6, unfortunately there wasn’t enough comfortable sofas for everyone to lounge around as there was only a leather sofa to sit 2. The lounge would benefit from having standard lamps rather than just the 6 bulb chandelier which we found to be far too bright to relax in. The kitchen is well fitted out with various sizes of pans, a huge assortment of crockery and cutlery, except for a bread knife, considering how much fresh bread is eaten here that would’ve been appreciated. It would have been very helpful to have a folder with useful information eg instructions for ovens, dishwasher, washing machine, what rubbish to put in each bin, etc. Due to the very hilly location and lack of reliable buses, I would definitely recommend hiring a car as we wasted 2 days walking up and down the hill and waiting on buses which didn’t arrive, much to out teenagers disgust!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

Exceptionally clean, well equipped holiday let near Santa Cruz.

Anna,the host, together with her very capable housekeeper,Bela and maintenance/gardener Gerberto have created an exceptionally clean, well-equipped let. The kitchen has all you need and more, beds are comfortable, towels and linen fresh, the showers are hot and powerful, there is WIFI, TV and enclosed car-parking. We were greeted with fresh flowers and treats, including a typical Maderian cake home-baked by Bela. The proximity to the airport is not an issue. However, there are a few issues. The house is set up as a series of apartments, at least one that appears to be a permanent let. One does not have exclusive use of the building. You need to specify the number of rooms and beds needed when you book to avoid confusion. There are approx. 12 steps down from the car park to the entrance which could be problematic for some.The 'dropped pin' which shows the accommodation as one minute from the beach is very misleading. The accommodation is over 40 minutes, of a difficult uphill walk along a busy road without a footpath for most of the way. The BBQ is upstairs in the car park and would appear as never commissioned. These may appear trivial issues, when appraising such a wonderful holiday let, but they need to be addressed as they are very traumatic to find on arrival after a long stressful travel time.The attention to cleanliness and the follow-up help, provided almost instantly, when needed, is exemplary. Thank you Anna, Bela and Gerberto for a wonderful stay. We recommend!!
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Die Unterkunft war wirklich super sauber und sehr gepflegt. Es hat uns an nichts gefehlt – alles, was man braucht, war vorhanden. Außerdem ist die Lage hervorragend und sehr praktisch. Besonders hervorheben möchten wir die Gastgeberin: Sie ist eine sehr, sehr herzliche und freundliche Person, bei der man sich sofort willkommen fühlt. Absolut empfehlenswert!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Silke S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr schöne Ferienwohnung mit einer ser netten Gastgeberin. Alles sauber und sehr gut ausgestattet. Ein wunderschöner Blick auf das Meer und einen Teil der Landebahn .
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Plohl J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ja alles in Ordnung nur Betten sind zu hart.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marion S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Das ist eine sehr schöne Ferienwohnung, in die wir nach unseren Ausflügen immer gerne wieder zurückgekommen sind. Hier wurde an vieles gedacht, um uns den Aufenthalt so angenehm wie möglich zu machen. Die Kommunikation mit der Vermieterin verlief zügig und sehr freundlich. Wir wurden mit vielen Köstlichkeiten der Region empfangen und waren davon sehr beeindruckt. Auch der dazugehörige Garten gefiel uns sehr. Vielen Dank! Madeira ist echt eine Reise wert!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

loetitia d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Merci à Ana pour toute ses délicates attentions, son accueil et sa disponibilité malgré notre arrivée tardive. Elle est à la fois discréte et disponible pour nous renseigner tout au long de notre séjour. Maison spacieuse très bien équipée propre et calme. Je recommande cette hébergement avec grand plaisir et espère pouvoir revenir.Loëtitia
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bruno A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A anfitriã foi muito simpática e deu boas recomendações. A casa é espaçosa e tem tudo que é preciso. Recomendo bastante.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sónia P.

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

O melhor alojamento da Madeira

Uma experiência incrível! O alojamento da D. Ana é como estar em casa, com todo o conforto, paz e amor! É uma casa lindíssima, com um jardim espectacular e uma vista maravilhosa A D.Ana é um ser maravilhoso que nos acolhe de coração aberto, permitindo usufruir do espaço incrível que tem. A melhor experiência de sempre!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Filipa A.

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

Estadia incrível

Alojamento maravilhoso, desde a simpatia e amabilidade da D.Ana, as condições gerais da casa com tudo o que é necessário, a limpeza excelente e uma vista espectacular!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chrystelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nous avons passé les 4 premières nuits de notre séjour dans le logement d’Anna. Tout était absolument parfait, Anna est d’une grande gentillesse et nous a accueils très chaleureusement avec de nombreuses attentions (petits gâtée aux, boissons, etc.). Le logement en lui même est spacieux, très très bien équipé et surtout d’une propreté irréprochable. Nous n’avons manqué de rien, nous nous sentions comme chez nous avec une vue magnifique en prime (terrasse extérieure à disposition et très bien aménagée). Le logement est également parfaitement bien situé, à quelques mn de l’aéroport, mais sans aucune nuisance sonore. Le centre ville de Santa Cruz est à 5mn en voiture ; l’accès aux différents points de randonnées est aussi très rapide et pratique depuis la location. Rien à redire sur ce séjour et ce logement ; nous reviendrons certainement à Madere, sans aucun doute chez Anna . Je recommande ce logement les yeux fermés. Merci
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025