Villa Catanho

The place was amazing, pictures can't do justice to it. The house has everything you need and not far there is a supermarket so you can actually cook something instead of always eating out. The views you get from the windows are just so beautiful! Only thing is, if you are visiting and decide stay here, a car may be in your best interest. It has a big sofa, a double, a single room and a master bedroom with a crib and another little bed to the side, so basically is good for both group of friends/couples and families, they'll also fit everyone on the big dining table.

The crib close to the bed was a bit creepy but I guess it's good for families.

The estate house was pleasant surprise. It has a banana & papaya orchard and a shaded lounge garden in a quite part of the city. A sign at the corner to turn into the last part of the street to the estate gate. The master ensuit has a open hugh bathroom with baby crib. A nice set up over all.

I wish there are enough place mats for the white table clothe so not to dirty it. A few more bowls for breakfast cereal.

Beautiful, secluded location yet close to town, buses and the sea. Excellently equipped for cooking and to enjoy eating on the balcony or in the terrace garden, looking out over the grounds to the sea. Such kind hosts.

Super location, absolutely amazing garden, woundeful house completely fully equipped Never was in such nice place Thanks a lot

This villa is an unusual and quirky. The banana plantation, where the villa is located, is almost in the middle of the old town, but remains rather isolated. Lets start with plusses: - as I said, the location is good: close to the town and the port. The grocery shop is just round the corner. As well as a bus stop. It was very easy to get to town and the beach, but most of the time we had a taxi on the way back, as it was very steep. - the view at the ocean was marvellous. - lots of space inside and outside. - lots of storage. - very comfortable bed (can't say the same about the pillows) - lots of towels. - lovely shower. - a parking space (driving is not easy, but you get used to it)

Now some minuses: - when we entered the property there was really strong smell of insecticide, which was eventually gone as we opened the windows. There are mosquito nets on the windows. -one day I was sitting on a lovely balcony, when I noticed a stranger, a man with 2 sickles coming down to the planation. This man removed old banana plants. He came a couple more times during the week. Then another man came. I have no idea what for. I was a bit surprised that we were not told that somebody will come to do some work. - some areas in the house need some updating.

Amazing property on the hillside overlooking Funchal. Surrounded by banana trees and other fruit trees and flowers, the garden and grounds make this place special! Plenty of room and washing machine was a big help. We were looking for quiet and this place was close enough to be convenient but far enough from the center to be quiet at night. Excellent local coffee shop and grocery mart just a few blocks away.

location, great view, clean, all conditions

could possibly have a sliding door between bed and toilet in the suite room.