casa da fajã

Not included breakfast

Industrial area

The location is really pleasant, but much more comfortable if you have a rented car or scooter. Otherwise, you have to commute there by bus and walk around a kilometer and a half from the bus station (however, I need to say that the walk is really pleasant as it goes throug the small village/agro area; but also through the quarry which is not really disturbing, but is small unpleasant part)

nice sweet place. Everything was there.

the place where it was located. It‘s at the end of a really rough road and you definitely need a car!

Super quiet, remote place in a rural walley between Funchal and Camara los Lobos. Very kind host.

Secure, secluded bungalo in the valley. Private kitchen (no oven) and private bathroom. TV, shared patio surrounded by terraced hills above. Quiet other than lots of frogs croaking in the river nearby:) Orlando, the host, is very friendly and helpful-use Google translate if you don't speak Portuguese. He contacted me via whatsapp to confirm check-in and gave me directions to the accommodation (a little hard to find otherwise) Beautiful lavada walk with panoramic views of valley/terraces just above the accommodation (keep going up outdoor staircase). I think there is another levada walk on the other side of the road/valley (starting at the place Orlando directs you to park) but I didn't make it to that one.

A little out of the way from town and somewhat industrial feel with the quarry but also beautiful with surrounding terraced valley. This is nice at the end of a day in busy funchal if you like to be in nature and away from the buzz of the city, but if you want to be in the heart of town or don't have a car, you are likely not going to appreciate this location. Very narrow road on the way to the rental that goes past a quarry. There is minimal traffic so just go slowly and it won't be a problem (I had a Fiat Panda and managed fine for a week). I had no windows in the front of the unit (one in bathroom and one in kitchen but no light from these) so kept the door open to let the light in. Can hear the working quarry at times but didn't bother me. Overall good price for private unit and nice to be able to cook. Definitely want a car of your own.

I like the peace I could have there and how helpful was the owner.

Next to the accommodation is big fabric which can be enjoying if you planning to stay during the day around the house. It wasn't big deal for me because I was always out walking.

The host Orlando was a really sweet guy - he waited for our late arrival due to the plane landing late and met us at the gate at 11pm, we were so grateful. He was really instructive about the area and how to get around the local shortcuts and see some curious spots - he only spoke Portuguese but was really lovely and helpful and even dished us up some of the fruit he grows on his land. The location although quite far from town was surrounded by a very dramatic valley and it was fun wandering around the banana farms and the system of aqueducts that's nearby, straddling the very steep cliffs - you can find a really cool walk here, just climb up the hill behind the place.

It was really inconvenient to get to, sadly, you should def have a car to stay here - no nearby bus-stop, taxis wouldn't even come to pick us up, we had to walk about 20-30 mins up the road to the nearest bar to get collected. Luckily Orlando gave us a lift at one point. But yeah... Car is crucial and you'll be fine.

Very amazing super clean new apartment, fully equiped kitchen, I felt like home ☺️ The landlord doesn’t speak English so prepare google translate or few words in portuguese :)