10/10 Excellent
Mary S., Madison, WI. USA
23 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Authentic Suburban Guest House overlooking Calheta
This renovated rustic Madeiran guest house is up in the hills above the main town of Calheta, in Arco de Calheta parish. It is comfortable and fairly quiet. The hosts are extremely nice and accommodating and very responsive to anything that is needed, and were very helpful. Finding the property is somewhat difficult initially, both with Google maps (as warned) and even with the provided directions (which are a bit difficult to understand) but Jose' and Mary graciously met us in town when we called being lost, and led us to the property, showed us where to park and showed us into their guest home.
For the uninitiated, driving up in these areas is an experience, so be prepared! There are some small limited local groceries and a few bars and snack bars nearby, but otherwise any other shopping or dining out will require an 8-10 min drive down toward the beach or into Calheta so we planned ahead. We acclimated as the week went on!
We very much enjoyed the hospitality, being close to the high mountains and the Levadas, seeing the change of weather and the high mountain view of the valley, beach and the ocean. Jose' and Mary are extremely wonderful hosts and their home is very comfortable. It is a wonderfully remote, genuine Madeiran experience!
Mary S.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023