Blue Ocean Villa

the host was very friendly and welcoming, the house was clean and comfy, we had everything we needed. for an additional price you can also turn on the heat for pool.

there's none we didn't like

Есть все необходимые удобства для долгого отдыха: стиральная, сушильная и посудомоечная машины. Вода в бассейне тёплая, вилла чистая и уютная. 2 санузла в доме и 1 на улице. Район тихий, спокойный. Утром поют птицы. Хозяин приятный, был готов помочь и ответить на любой вопрос. Единственное, что нужно учесть - подъезд к вилле по очень-очень узкой улице. Авто типа Volkswagen t-cross с трудом влазил. Если у вас машина больше - может не залезть и придётся оставлять её на соседней улице.

Blue Ocean Villa is a brand-new home built into the side of the hill in Ponta da Sol. The view was amazing and the villa was spotless. The TV and Wifi worked great and the kitchen was somewhat stocked - we had to ask for salt/pepper and dishwasher/Laundry detergent but that won't be a problem for the next person and the host was very responsive and brought all sorts of stuff. It is comfortable for 4 people - we were a family of 4 with two teen boys. We had plenty of towels and dishes. The location was pretty good - there are a few little snack bars right next door (we didn't try them though) and we got most of our groceries at a gas station just a 5 minute drive down the hill. A car is definitely necessary here but you are in walking distance to a beautiful local church, great views, and two amazing levada hikes - Levada do Moinho and the one above, Levada da Novo (very dangerous and NOT for little kids though). There is a full BBQ and awesome seating outside though we didn't try the BBQ. Overall it was a great stay.

- the parking here we found difficult - we were driving a manual VW and the driveway is a narrow path along a ditch - then you have to make a 90 degree turn into the steep driveway. It is the same all over Madeira but we weren't comfortable driving in and out constantly and parked on the street above. It is doable though. - Host does not supply shampoo/body wash but there is hand soap. - There are no real restaurants nearby and the roads and hills are steep for walking about - the roads are narrow and fairly dangerous to walk as many people park on the side and drive fast. - Finally, we rented thinking there was a trundle (pull-out bed) in the spare room and I asked to make sure it could fit 2 people - host assured me it would but when we arrived the trundle did not pull out all the way due to the small size of the room. We had to remove the mattress and put it in the kitchen for my son the whole time as I didn't want to make up the sofa bed every day. Jose assured me as we were leaving that they would install a bunk bed which would make it much more comfortable for 4 people. - Overall we found the location good but it was still about 40 mins to Funchal, 45 mins. to Sao Vincente in the north, and an hour to the peaks (Pico Ariero and Pico Rivuiro). - Living room could use some more seating and kitchen could use some more plastic spatulas so the pans don't get scratched.

We were guests in this beautiful house) The owner is very attentive and polite. From the bedroom on the second floor, you can meet the dawn from the bed 😍 There are all the necessary appliances, a lot of convenient dishes. Internet is also good. Birds start singing at dinner. You can hear the ocean a little at night. There are grocery stores nearby that are not on the map. Also 2 levadas. I liked everything very much