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A spacious one bedroom apartment with gym, infinity pool, sea views, WiFi

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Outdoor pool
TV, video games, DVD player
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
    Gym
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

A spacious one bedroom apartment with gym, infinity pool, sea views, WiFi

Situated just 4km outside of Funchal town centre, it is perfectly located for eating out, shopping, and sight seeing. Alternatively, relax by the infinity pool and admire the breath taking views over the Atlantic Ocean and Praia Formosa beach with its walkway to Camara De Lobos.

This modern second floor apartment is fully furnished, bright and airy, and comes with access to a fully equipped gymnasium, jacuzzi, and outdoor pool area. It has its own parking space, lift access, and west facing balconies off both the living room and bedroom, espresso coffee machine, and WiFi internet access. An optional single bed is also available for a child.

Please note that we are now part of the “Clean & Safe” accreditation from Tourismo de Portugal.

Vila Formosa gains its name from the beach below, Praia Formosa, which is the main beach of Funchal. The apartment has steps (many!) down to the beach where you will find three great cafes and open air restaurants and a 2km walkway (on stilts in the sea) to the fishing village of Camara De Lobos (also with great cafes and restaurants).

Property manager

Natasha Blezard

Languages

English, Russian

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 646 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

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

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 indicated that 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
Property Registration Number 80580/AL

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Spacious one Bedroom Apartment Gym Infinity Pool sea Views Wifi
Spacious one Bedroom Gym Infinity Pool sea Views Wifi Funchal
Spacious one Bedroom Gym Infinity Pool sea Views Wifi
Spacious one Bedroom Apartment Gym Infinity Pool sea Views Wifi
Spacious one Bedroom Gym Infinity Pool sea Views Wifi Funchal
Spacious one Bedroom Apartment Gym Infinity Pool sea Views Wifi
Spacious one Bedroom Gym Infinity Pool sea Views Wifi Funchal
Spacious one Bedroom Gym Infinity Pool sea Views Wifi

About the area

Map
Funchal, Madeira

What's nearby

  • Formosa Beach - 7 min walk
  • Centro Comercial Forum Madeira - 12 min walk
  • Lido Bathing Complex - 4 min drive
  • CR7 Museum - 6 min drive
  • Funchal Marina - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Doca do Cavacas - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Doca do Cavacas - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Praia Formosa - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Beira Calhau - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pizzaria Lume - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does A spacious one bedroom apartment with gym, infinity pool, sea views, WiFi have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is A spacious one bedroom apartment with gym, infinity pool, sea views, WiFi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A spacious one bedroom apartment with gym, infinity pool, sea views, WiFi?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A spacious one bedroom apartment with gym, infinity pool, sea views, WiFi?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A spacious one bedroom apartment with gym, infinity pool, sea views, WiFi located?

Located in the heart of Funchal, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Formosa Beach, CityBubbles and Parque Canino do Jardim da Ajuda. Doca do Cavacas Natural Pools and Centro Comercial Forum Madeira are also within 15 minutes.

A spacious one bedroom apartment with gym, infinity pool, sea views, WiFi Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margo M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very beautiful site
Logistics of check in and out was frustrating. The condo should have a pull out bed couch in case one of us snores!
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

George D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice apartment in Madeira
We really enjoyed our stay at Vila Formosa. It is in a great location, close to many restaurants and shopping. A short bus ride to Old Town Funchal. The apartment is is well equipped and spacious. The beach is nearby and has a nice promenade to wander along. Our host ,Natasha, also arranged transportation for us from the airport to the apartment. We would definitely return.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for us
Everything was as we expected. No complaints at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view and location
Rented this condo for a month. Loved getting up every morning to a beautiful view of the Atlantic ocean and the west side of the island. It is well situated in the west side of Funchal with good access to the bus to downtown. Can be walked as well. Area is mostly flat. Access to various spots on the island was easy in a rental car. The main East-West highways wasn’t far away. The kitchen was fairly well equipped with a large enough refrigerator, a stove top with oven and a dishwasher. The clothes washing machine likely needs servicing, sometimes is not quite right with the latching mechanism. Several dishes were chipped and should be replaced. Good services in the area with a good grocery store just up the street, cafe, restaurants, hair cutting, car rental. Really not lacking any amenities. All and all, we loved the place.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

JOHN W.

Generally lovely apartment and area
The pre holiday communication was really good with Natasha organising taxi transfers and answering all our questions, especially about the gym area which is quite important to us. There were a couple of things with the gym when we arrived, there was no working sauna and the jacuzzi that was advertised died a couple of days into our stay, after sounding extremely noisy across the whole pool area prior to this, also on the last day of our stay the gym was unfortunately flooded. The apartment was generally very good with everything you would need for a home from home experience, however some of the crockery could do with replacing as it was very chipped. It would have been nice to have a main door key each as although we travel as a couple we do sometimes go out on our own and had to prearrange being back at a certain time to gain entry to the apartment. The air conditioning in the bedroom was really good, there was also a portable unit for the lounge advertised but this didn’t work and the lounge was very hot without it. I contacted Peter the key holder about this and a problem we had with the main door lock which was very stiff, the day after we arrived. It was however eight days into the holiday before receiving a new fan and the door lock being fixed and key replaced. ( the lock was so stiff it had broken the key fob off trying to turn it). Overall a very nice apartment and location that just needs minor improvements and updating of the website to be totally accurate.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angus S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical Madeira
Frankly the best holiday we have ever gone on. Apartment was in a perfect location and was well equipped, spotless and with the most incredible views we’ve ever seen. The island itself was loaded with great food, great people and great weather. We’d come back in an instant. Thanks to our hostess.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Delfino P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
We love it, very good neighbors, nice pool,and good view for a sun set, enjoying a good glass of wine 🍷 on balcony.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Madeira Holiday
The property has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The store was a short walk away. The bus can be easily accessed. Only downer was the construction work taking place between the condo and ocean front. They work long hours. But the weather was beautiful the whole time we were there. The people are nice and there's lots to do.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Two Months in Madeira
An amazing location with a spectacular view. The sound of the surf from Formosa beach just below the condo put us to sleep every night. A couple for minor maintenance issues were handled promptly.
Stayed 55 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb!
Excellent, everything that we expected. We will certainly book this property again for our frequent visits to the Island. Thank you.
Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable apartment
Very nice apartment close to Praia Formosa with access to infinity pool, gym and hot tub. Pedestrian access from Estrada Monumentale using the roadway not easy with cases, but once inside access down to Praia Formosa or back up to the Estrada fairly easy via side gate by the pool.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen G., Victoria, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
The most spectacular sunsets ever!
We loved the location, approx 3 km from Funchal and a wonderful walkway west to a quaint fishing village Camaro de Lobos with cafes along the way. The unit was well stocked and comfortable decks overlooking the beautiful Atlantic captured are attention every night with breathtaking sunsets. The pool was very refreshing after a day of exploring.the beautiful island.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Carol A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Views
We had an amazing stay, everything that we required of a rental property was provided. One point to note is that there should be more emphasis in the property description about the entrance to the property, 32 steep steps and a two section very steep driveway. The description mentions lots of steps down to the beach but doesn’t mention the steepness of the access to the property. We managed the challenge but someone older or with limited fitness would have struggled. Owner was very helpful when we were missing a key.
Stayed 22 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beverley T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely apartment, amazing view and great location
This was our second stay in this apartment and it was as lovely as we remembered - even better in fact as there have been improvements since our last stay (including very welcomed air conditioning in the bedroom). The views from the balconies are breathtaking, the apartment is well-equipped and the included parking space is fantastic. If you have a car, then the location is great for exporing the rest of the island - just a few minutes away from the VR1. However, you could happily stay here without a car. The bustop is right outside with a very regular and inexpensive bus route into Funchal and beyond. There are lots of great bars and restaurants within walking distance. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roger B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Funchal apartment
Large one bed apartment situated in a lovely suburb of Funchal next to the beach area and close to amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gail R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful views.
Beautiful apartment,everything you need for your stay. Bed very comfortable, shower plenty of pressure. Pool area no need to save beds. Natasha very helpful. Thank you for an enjoyable week. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Juhani A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cousy appartment for seniortravellers. Good situation for many directions to walks. Check in fine.
Exelent. We shall come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Roland T., London Ontario Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Pandemic Issues dominated our stay.
Unit was as advertised. Comfy, with great views. A lot of climbing to go anywhere. Unfortunatly, Covid19, cut our trip in half. Airline price gouging & missmanagement added to the sheer terror of traveling during a pandemic. As yet no solution for dates not used with the owner.
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Judith L.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely New Year stay
The flat is very well equipped and appointed and it was great to be able to walk into Funchal and Camara de Lobos. Overall we had a lovely time and enjoyed the NYE fireworks. The only downside was that we couldn’t get the washing machine to work and some light bulbs needed replacing. We tried contacting the key holder by texts and phoning but got no response. This could have been a bigger problem if we’d got locked out.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Colin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memorable Madeira
Really lovely accommodation in a great location. Everything we needed was in the apartment and the information pack provided by the owners was first class. Madeira is a hilly place and there are lots of steps up and down from the apartment which certainly keep you fit, but if you are happy to walk and catch the local buses which are regular and not expensive you don’t need a car. We had a great holiday, many thanks to Natasha for the use of your apartment.
Stayed 28 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brenda D., Delta, British Columbia Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and lovely apartment with amazing views
The apartment was a lovely place to come back to after a day of sightseeing. It has a beautiful unobstructed view toward the west and sunsets. It is on the western edge of the hotel area and is therefore quiet. The apartment was clean and well appointed with everything that could be needed. Good restaurants and a handy little market nearby. Natasha sent a very detailed booklet to us before our departure that included information about the apartment as well as restaurant recommendations and bus schedules. We arranged through Natasha to be met at the airport by Manuel who drove us to and from the airport. Rita met us at the apartment and explained everything to us. We really enjoyed our 9 nights. We saw many sights and enjoyed our time at the Villa Formosa. Thank you.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
The apartment and views were stunning
The property owner was very Helpful and also provided very useful information regarding the apartment as well as local information to help you get around. Funchal town centre is a short journey by local bus which are very frequent and cheap. We would also highly recommend Manuels tour of the island this was one of our highlights of the holiday. We would definitely return
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jayson W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view
We was looking for a place to stay for our first ever trip to Madeira, and we couldn't have found a more cleaner beautiful place as villa formosa with it's stunning views from both balconies, the apartment was just perfect for 2 people to explore the area situated just outside funchal, we opted not to rent a car but to explore by foot, there are a lot of hills slopes and steps in funchal so not for the faint hearted, we walked into the marina which took us 1hr and in the evenings we could walk to some lovely restaurants and bars within half hour and there are some lovely local places as well, the pool area was lovely with its infinity pool and jacuzzi overlooking the beach there's even a gymnasium if needed, overall we had a pleasant experience in villa formosa and natasha was helpful all way up to us arriving. Many thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lynne E.

Retirement break
Perfectly situated for town, country and sea. Walking to Câmara de Lobos was amazing. Everything we needed in the apartment was there. Manuel’s tour of the island was the best ever - highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Beverley T.

Perfect based for exploring the island
Loved everything about this apartment. Lovely, well equipped apartment in great location. Easy to get to the centre of Funchal but great also to explore the rest of the island. We had a hire car and there were excellent parking facilities. Only a few minutes drive to pick up the main road. Two spacious balconies, both with amazing views over the pool, sea and cliff face scenery. Lots of local amenities. We had great weather, so the pool and hot tub was a added bonus. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018