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The Best Sea View in Madeira -Casa Farol

Vacation home in Calheta with kitchen

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6500 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Ocean view

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Best Sea View in Madeira -Casa Farol

Vacation home in Calheta with kitchen
This smoke-free vacation home features parking, internet access, and books. The vacation home provides 3 bathrooms and a washing machine, plus free WiFi and a kitchen. Additional amenities include a Smart TV, a hair dryer, and a shower.
Air-conditioned accommodations at this vacation home offer hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Accommodations have kitchens with cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Orlando Jardim

Languages

English, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near coin laundry

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • 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 accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 5382 sq ft (500 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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
Property Registration Number 58144/AL

About the neighborhood

Map
Fajã da Ovelha, Madeira

What's nearby

  • Eglise de Faja da Ovelha - 6 min walk
  • Casa das Mudas Arts Center - 13 min drive
  • Paul do Mar Beach - 17 min drive
  • Porto Moniz Natural Pools - 29 min drive
  • Seixal Beach - 60 min drive

Getting around

  • Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Portinho - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Gato Legal Coffee Roastery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪O Moinho - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Maktub - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Joe's Bar - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Best Sea View in Madeira -Casa Farol pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Best Sea View in Madeira -Casa Farol ?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Best Sea View in Madeira -Casa Farol ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Best Sea View in Madeira -Casa Farol located?

Situated by the ocean, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Eglise de Faja da Ovelha and Paul do Mar Beach. Levada Pedregal and Ponta do Pargo Lighthouse are also within 6 mi (10 km).

The Best Sea View in Madeira -Casa Farol Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 36 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

john g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view quiet section
House was very comfortable and clean
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

William W., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness
A Base to Explore Madeira
My wife and I very much enjoyed our brief stay at Casa Farol and hope we can return soon - maybe with our two adult children and their partners as there is plenty of space. The view remained magnificent despite a small temporary crane for building a house otherwise hidden below on the slope. Casa Farol - the house itself was first rate - the appointments (kitchen items, bedding, etc.) were more than adequate but below luxury. We were glad we chose this property as our base (rather than Funchal) to explore small seaside villages, go hiking in the mountains, etc. We had very good communication with the host who we could tell cares much about the property and our stay as guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

William G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views and privacy
Nicely equipped house with great views! Stayed here for five nights in October. It is a quieter side of the island but can still reach Funchal in a reasonable time and not far from a number of great places in western Madeira. Markets and restaurants within ten minutes. The house sits on a cliff overlooking the sea with great views (and occasional fierce wind). There was a crane/ construction in the house in front down below during some daytime hours that had minimal sound but should soon be over. The house has everything you need for a very nice holiday and the owner communicated well. Gorgeous sunsets!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
We enjoyed spending two weeks at Casa Farol. The house is quite spacious and welcoming. It has wonderful views of the Farol lighthouse. We enjoyed some beautiful sunsets, as the house faces due west over the ocean. The area is quite rural and very quiet. The village has no amenities so a car is necessary. Orlando was great to communicate with us. We would recommend this house and hope to return next year.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Supratik C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property with gorgeous views : total bliss !
This was our first ever trip to Madeira and I'm ashamed that it took me so long to find this jewel of an island. It is a stunning place with jaw dropping scenery. Now the property. Firstly, you would struggle to find a more friendly, prompt and efficient owner than Orlando. Communication through VRBO and whats-app was a breeze and he was always available to offer advice, be it on the location of a supermarket or weather or where to find an adapter ( I had stupidly left mine at home). His brother Nelio manages the property and he also left his number but we didn't have to call him for any issues. The description and amenities are accurate and the photos don't do justice. The unobstructed vista is truly mind-blowing and the drama every evening at sunset is a must watch. The sky is so clear at night with the milky way easily visible. The house is not overlooked at all and the solitude is exactly what you need to unwind. It is a reverse design with the sitting area and kitchen downstairs. Plenty of natural light. Rooms are spacious with ample storage space. Beds and pillows firm. Large bathrooms. Shower pressure excellent. Hot water always available. Kitchen is more than adequate with a modern induction hob., decent size fridge, plenty of crockery. Only a small issue is that we could do with a slightly bigger toaster. Nelio had very kindly left some fruits, water, oil and more importantly a pack of min-Coral beer for us. It all came very handy. Plenty of lizards around to give you company. A pair of kestrels live nearby and I spotted buzzards as well. Small garden with fresh rosemary that I used when cooking my pasta . A large fruiting fig tree was there for us to enjoy. Faja da Ovelha is a tiny village in the north west region. I was a little worried about its distance to the airport but I could easily make it in an hour. The road from Funchal all the way is well lit proper VE apart from last couple of KM which is a bit narrow and steep, but one would expect that in Madeira. A car is of course mandatory. We shopped mostly at the Pingo Doce supermarket at Calheta. About 15-20 minutes. BP gas station 10 minutes. The lounge is spacious with smart TV and wi-fi was quite good. The driveway is a bit narrow if you have a big car and perhaps it is better to leave the car just near the entrance rather than bringing it down. My Dacia Santro was fine. I honestly have no issues with the property and the owner at all. Highly recommended.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

Peaceful location with wonderful views
This was a last minute decision brought about by a failure of a previous booking - and how pleased we are that the initial booking failed because then we would not have experienced the delights of staying in Casa Farol in Faja Da Ovelha! The house is very well appointed with room for six - in our case there were just the 2 of us, so we had plenty of room to spread ourselves out and appreciate all that the house had to offer. The views from all rooms were outstanding - along the coast and out to sea - and the sunsets were a daily delight! The outdoor area provided both sunshine and shaded areas as well as an area for watching gecko world! The house is located some 80km from the airport which gave some concerns as new visitors to Madeira, but the infrastructure is excellent and it only took an hour or so to find the property which then provided an ideal base for exploring the island.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Peace, beauty, stunning views, amazing property and unbelievable owners!! DEFINITELY RECOMMEND!! :)
This was our family's first trip to Madeira and thanks to the owners and their property the trip was amazing! The property is beautiful and is situated in a very quiet part of the island with stunning views. (We went to a number of viewpoints around the island and none compared with that of the villa!) While you will definitely need a car to get there the property is perfectly equipped with absolutely everything else you could ever need. As a family of 4 adults the property was easily large and comfortable enough for us all to cook, relax and have our own space...with plenty of space to spare. In addition to the amazing property, the owners and contacts in Madeira were unbelievable. We were welcomed to the island in an amazing fashion and if something went wrong we knew it would be resolved instantly. Even during the wildfires and power outages which ravaged the island we were visited to make sure that we were all ok and had everything we needed. We honestly cannot say enough good things about the property and owners. Having rented villas around the world on multiple occasions we cannot recommend this property enough for anyone looking to truly enjoy the peace and beauty of Madeira! Thank you for sharing your property with us :)
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Manuel Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Atemberaubende Aussicht und absolute Ruhe
Casa Farol war ein absoluter Traum! Das Ferienhaus liegt auf einer beeindruckenden Steilklippe auf rund 480 Metern über dem Meer, und die Aussicht ist einfach atemberaubend. Besonders hervorzuheben ist die absolute Ruhe, nachts hört man nur das Zirpen der Zikaden, den Wind und, wenn die Wellen grob genug sind, das Rauschen des Meeres. Das Haus wirkt von außen kleiner, als es tatsächlich ist. Besonders die große Küche und die großzügigen Räume haben uns beeindruckt. Die Aufteilung ist hervorragend: Die Schlafzimmer befinden sich oben, und das Hauptschlafzimmer hat sogar ein eigenes Bad. Ein kleiner Verbesserungspunkt wären die Matratzen, die etwas durchgelegen sind, aber wir haben trotzdem gut geschlafen. Ein Highlight waren die süßen Hasen im Gras vor dem Haus, der freundliche Hund des (vermutlich) Nachbarn, der uns jeden Abend auf der Terrasse begrüßt hat, und die weiße Eule, die uns fast jeden Abend beobachtete. Einziger Wermutstropfen war die Baustelle mit einem Kran direkt vor dem Haus (Stand September 2024), die werktags von 8 bis 18 Uhr etwas Lärm verursachte. Da wir tagsüber unterwegs waren, hat uns das jedoch nicht gestört. Bald wird die Baustelle verschwinden, und man kann den vollen Blick auf den Ozean genießen. Ein großer Dank geht an Orlando für die unkomplizierte Kommunikation. Wir haben uns in Casa Farol rundum wohl gefühlt und können das Ferienhaus nur wärmstens empfehlen. Wir kommen gerne wieder!
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steffen H.

Großzügiges Haus in sehr ruhiger Lage
Wir haben die Woche bei teilweise stürmischem Wetter in diesem großzügigen gut ausgestatteten Haus genossen. Die Kommunikation mit dem Vermieter war sehr freundlich und wir bekamen immer kurzfristig Antwort. Vilen Dank noch einmal an Orlando
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron A.

Liked: Cleanliness
All round enjoyable experience!
Everything was as described. Orlando is very attentive and responsive - we didn't require anything, but felt that Orlando was always prepared to assist if needed. The house and the view are at least as good as the images, if not better. We also appreciated the peace and quiet. We are already planning to return next year!
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Großer Ferienwohnung mit wunderbarer Aussicht
Wir haben unsereren Madeira Urlaub in diesem sehr schönen Haus wirklich genossen. Für sechs Personen ist sehr viel Platz. Die wunderschöne Terasse bietet einen einzigartigen Blick über die Küste. Die Umgebung ist ruhig und ideal zum Entspannen geeignet. Das Haus ist sauber und gut eingerichtet. Die Kommunikation mit dem Vermieter war super und sehr schnell.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Traumhafte Sonnenuntergänge
Wir verbrachten 3 Wochen im House Lighthouse und haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt. Das Haus ist ruhig gelegen, hat ein sehr schönes Ambiente und ist ein wunderbarer Platz zur Erholung. Highlight des Objekts ist der Garten mit der spektakulären Aussicht und den traumhaften Sonnenuntergängen. Man findet im Garten immer eine schattige Ecke, wo man Entspannen kann. Wir hatten die ganze Zeit schönes Wetter und haben unseren Urlaub sehr genossen. Sehr angenehm war auch der Kontakt zum Vermieter, der bei Fragen online immer zur Verfügung stand und sich umgehend gekümmert hat. Wir würden dieses Objekt wieder buchen!
Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Berit D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hervorragende Unterkunft
Es war wieder wunderschön, vielen Dank.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Håkan W., Vänersborg

Liked: Cleanliness
Light, airy and comfortable
The house was large and airy, and very tastefully decorated. It also had both a washing machine and a dishwasher which made life easy for us. We enjoyed the ability of eating breakfast outside with a marvelous view of the Atlantic ocean. With the five of us it was a blessing to have three toilets and to have two showers, however if you are shy it is worth noting not all toilets have locks. It was also very easy to park both of our rental cars just by the front door. The downside was that we were not informed of the fee for cleaning until after we had paid the booking in full. It wasn't a dealbreaker for us, but something we would have preferred to know beforehand so that we could have included it in our budget. The only reason we didn't give the location give stars is because it was somewhat far from good restaurants and shopping, but if you want peace and quiet the location is ideal.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Berit D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderbar
Wir hatten einen wunderbaren Aufenthalt. Das Haus ist stilvoll und mit Liebe zum Detail eingerichtet. Alles was man benötigt um entspannt zu kochen ist da. Das Schönste ist die Aussicht von allen Zimmern , selbst beim kochen schaut man auf das Meer.. Den Sonnenuntergang kann man super entspannt auf der Terasse genießen.. Wir konnten viele wunderbare Ausflüge vom Haus aus starten und es gibt sehr gute Restaurants mit Madairaküche in der Nähe(max. 10-15 min mit dem Auto). Was uns am meisten beeindruckt hat, war die absolute Ruhe.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karin K.

Small piece of heaven on earth
We loved our stay in casa Farol. The house is clean, comfortable with all you need and plenty of space. The view is breath taking and such a peaceful spot. Our host was very helpful and super flexible, which was the icing on the cake that made the stay overall a very positive experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Markus S.

Eine coole Liegenschaft + ein toller Vermieter = fantastische Ferien
Die Liegenschaft liegt abseits vom Rummel auf 450 m über Meer mit einer Traumsicht auf eben dieses. Das Raumangebot und die Einrichtung haben unseren Ansprüchen vollumfänglich entsprochen. Die fantastischen Sonnenuntergänge und der tolle Blick auf den Leuchtturm in einiger Entfernung faszinierten uns Abend für Abend.
Stayed 17 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Diana B.

Den fineste plet på Madeira!
Casa Farol ligger helt formidabelt, med en indretning og udsigt så man næsten har svært ved at forlade huset.... I huset forefindes alt hvad man har brug for. Desuden har huset en ualmindelig venlig og hjælpsom vært. Jeg kan kun give de varmeste anbefalinger til at benytte huset. Diana, besøgende fra Danmark.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

christophe c.

Superbe Villa au calme
Une très jolie villa à la décoration sobre et soignée. Beaucoup d'espace et de confort, et bien sûr une vue à couper le souffle. Peut-être un micro climat, nous avons toujours eu du ciel bleu en août alors qu'il pleuvait parfois ou que le ciel était couvert un peu plus loin. L'endroit est très calme, peu de voitures, et aucun bruit le soir à part les vagues au loin. On a l'impression d'être au bout du monde! Bon accueil d'Orlando, le propriétaire. Malgré une arrivée très tardive suite au retard de notre avion, nous avons pu entrer dans la villa à 3h du matin! En couple avec 2 enfants, nous avons passé un excellent séjour de deux semaines. Ravitaillement facile au Pingo Doce de Calheta. Nous conseillons également le restaurant Joe's Bar à Jardim do Mar à quelques km. Merci à Orlando et Maria pour cette très jolie villa.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

barth g.

SUPERBE
Superbe maison avec vue sur la mer, très calme et bien équipée
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Großartige Aussicht und großzügiges, gut ausgestattetes sauberes Haus. Sehr gute Betreuung.
Wir haben das Domizil mit 4 Personen (2 Ehepaare) genutzt. Es hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Die freie Aussicht in alle Richtungen auf das Meer und die Küsten entlang ist grandios. Die nächsten Häuser stören die Aussicht in keiner Weise. Das Gebäude hat viel Platz besonders in der Küche und im Wohnbereich, ist modern, großzügig ausgestattet und sauber. Die Aussenanlagen mit geschütztem (elektrisches Rolltor) Stellplatz fürs Auto auf dem Grundstück und Terrasse zusätzlich zu den Balkonen bieten ausreichend viel Platz zum Aufenthalt, Essen und Sonnen. Die Betreuung ist sehr zuvorkommend, kümmernd und freundlich. Wir hatten den Wunsch nach einem Grill, am nächsten Tag war er da. Für uns ist dieses Domizil eine echte Empfehlung.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Christelle P.

Une maison pour vos vacances à Madère : venez ici !
Nous rentrons d'une semaine de vacances (mi-avril) et nous avons découvert cette ile formidable et hébergé dans cette magnifique maison. Propriétaire prévenant, la maison correspond parfaitement aux photos. La localisation a un double intérêt : la vue de lamaison est à couper le souffle et lorsqu'il pleuvait à Funchal, il faisait toujours beau à Faja da Ovelha. Tout dans cette maison est fait pour s'y sentir bien : c'est décoré avec goût, la maison est spacieuse, c'est construit de tel sorte que vous êtes à l'abri de tous les regards, bref : j'ai adoré.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia K.

Großzügiges Haus für Familien mit guter Ausstattung
Wir haben in diesem Ferienhaus 11 Tage im Januar verbracht und können nur positives berichten. Der Kontakt mit dem Vermieter war schon im Voraus herzlich und unkompliziert. Wir erhielten sofort Hilfe bei der Anfahrt (das erste Mal findet sich das Haus etwas schwierig) und würden herzlich vor Ort empfangen. Das Haus bot mehr als genügend Platz für uns Vier- im oberen Stockwerk finden sich 3 Schlafzimmer (für je 2 Leute) sowie 2 vollausgestattete Bäder. Im Erdgeschoss gibt es ein riesiges Wohnzimmer mit Blick auf die Terasse und den Ozean! Die Küche ist funktionell, gut ausgestattet und ebenfalls großzügig geschnitten. In der angrenzenden Waschküche gibt es eine Waschmaschine, die Wäsche kann im Hof getrocknet werden. Das Highlight des Hauses ist sicher die große Terasse mit Blick auf den Ozean und den Leuchtturm. Wir haben gezielt dieses Haus gewählt, da es gerade für Kleinkinder und Babies relativ sicher ist (es hat zwar Treppen, aber zB keinen Pool). Für Familien mit (kleinen) Kindern also absolut eine Empfehlung! Einziger Nachteil: Es gibt keine Heizung, es ist also relativ kühl im Winter (17-18 Grad), was für kleine Krabbelkinder schon ein Problem ist. Aber auch hier wurde uns prompt geholfen- wir bekamen eine kleine Heizung, sodass wir zumindest den unteren Teil des Hauses etwas wärmer bekamen- in den Schlafräumen war es aber weiterhin sehr kühl. Der Vermieter erwähnte, hier in Zukunft nachzurüsten und weitere Heizungen bzw Heizlüfter zu stellen. Der Ort ist sehr schön gelegen- mehrere Wanderwege sind ganz in der Nähe. Der nächste Supermarkt ist ca 10 Minuten mit dem Auto entfernt. Vom Flughafen fährt man ca eine Stunde dorthin. Einen Badestrand mit Sand gibt es ca 20 min. Entfernt in Calheta- dort ist auch ein weiterer, größerer Supermarkt. Als Basis für Erkundungen der Insel absolut schön gelegen. Sehr empfehlenswert, gerade für Familien.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2017

10/10 Excellent

schmidt S.

Good reaction after cancelled flight
Unfortunately, we have not been to faja da ovelha yet. our flight to madeira was cancelled last minute, because members of the flight company were striking. we tried to get another flight, but were not successful. We called maria and told her that it was impossible for us to get to madeira. She reacted very friendly and helpful and promptly offered us a credit - so that we can stay the one week we already have paid for some other time this year or next year in the house. we are looking forward to stay at the casa farol in faja da ovelha and get to know maria and her family.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2016