House in Santa Cruz, Madeira, Braga

Villa Azul, Santa Cruz

Villa Azul, Santa Cruz

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Ocean views with the Desertas Islands in the distance
Desertas Islands viewed from the villa
Villa frontage as you approach
Elevated private position with panoramic views
Ocean views with the Desertas Islands in the distance

Overview of Villa Azul, Santa Cruz

Reviews
9.0 out of 10 Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4175 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Santa Cruz, Madeira, Braga
  • Popular LocationPalmeiras Beach8 min drive
  • AirportFunchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)11 min drive
  • Popular LocationMadeira Botanical Garden13 min drive
  • Popular LocationFunchal Farmers Market15 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master bedroom (en suite), with private balcony

Twin bedroom

2 bathrooms

En-suite bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

House bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Villa Azul, Santa Cruz

Fully licensed as tourist accommodation, Villa Azul is one of just three buildings situated at Quintinha au Sol - there are two newly built and privately let villas together with the central restored “Quinta”. Villa Azul is the slightly smaller two-bedroom/two-bathroom villa, slightly elevated so quite private with fantastic views of the Desertas Islands in the distance. All the villas have their own private space – so you don’t really see anybody else. The villa is equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay, including heating, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. The kitchen is fully equipped and includes a dishwasher and a washing machine in the garage. Lounge doors open directly onto a south-facing balcony that surrounds two sides of the villa, with fantastic views to both Ponto da Sao Lorenco and the Desertas Islands. The villa enjoys sunshine all day.
Quintinha au Sol is in the village of Gaula which is about 300 metres directly above Santa Cruz and less than ten minutes from the airport. There are spectacular ocean views through 180 degrees and rural mountain views inland. Very often, on clear days, the neighbouring island of Porto Santo can be seen over and beyond Ponta Sao Lorenco, which is the eastern tip of the island. Gaula is only twenty minutes from the centre of Funchal. Villa Azul provides a perfect base to explore the island – and there is a tremendous variety of things to do – from lounging on the beach to walking along the levadas, playing golf, discovering the Old Town in Funchal, and visiting the high mountains. It is a quiet and peaceful location but at the same time you are on the motorway within a few minutes (with the capital Funchal only 15 minutes away) and the local village (Santa Cruz) just 5 minutes. The perfect sandy beach at Machico is less than 10 minutes (with yet more good restaurants and cafes).

Villa Azul is licensed for tourism under the strictly-regulated Madeiran 'Alojemente Locale' scheme (AL). The scheme requires holiday villas to conform to safety, service and insurance standards. For example, in the interests of safety, the villas only have electric equipment; there are no gas appliances. Mosquito nets are fitted to all bedroom windows. There is a WiFi internet connection

Property manager

Madeira Direct

Amenities

Kitchen
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Plenty of space and cover to smoke outside

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 2637/AL

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Santa Cruz

Located in Santa Cruz, this villa is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Santo da Serra Golf Club and Palheiro Golfe are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Laurisilva of Madeira and Palmeiras Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider CR7 Museum, or check out an event or a game at Madeira Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.

What's nearby

  • Palmeiras Beach - 8 min drive
  • Madeira Botanical Garden - 13 min drive
  • Funchal Farmers Market - 15 min drive
  • Palheiro Gardens - 15 min drive
  • Monte Palace Gardens - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Venda do Sócio - 6 min drive
  • Alameda - 6 min drive
  • Recanto da Pitada - 9 min drive
  • Adega Moniz - 4 min drive
  • Bar Moega - 6 min drive

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

7.6/10

Communication

6.6/10

Location

7.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

P. W.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Not well maintained large house
The house was not well maintained. The windows and doors leaked water during a lot of rain. A lamp hung crooked from the ceiling and several lights in the living room lighting did not work. A mounting plate for a non-existent fire detector hangs from the ceiling. The old TV could only be made to work via your own streaming device and not as stated in the advertisement that 200+ channels can be received. The folder with descriptions about the house and the information about the area / island were outdated. The outdoor furniture had had its day and the new umbrella, which was too small, which could only be put in the middle of the table, was of such poor quality that it already collapsed with a little wind.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Toller Aufenthalt
Sehr schön gelegen und tolles Haus, mit am Besten der tolle Blick quasi von oben auf die einfliegenden Jets, ohne dass man viel vom Fluggeräusch mitbekommt - werde gerne wieder kommen!!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Carolyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice Villa with great views.
The villa is in a residential area; great views but comes with the usual noises of a neighbourhood. It would be impossible to survive without a car as it's high up in the hills, (easy to walk down but not back up). The Villa is clean and is adequately fitted out with all you need for self catering living. Could do with some sun loungers or comfy chairs for the balcony. Maria the housekeeper is very friendly and helpful and speaks excellent English. An enjoyable stay overall.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Maud B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication, location
Maison spacieuse et lumineuse en hauteur.
Les photos sont conformes à la réalité. La maison est spacieuse, lumineuse et propre avec tout le nécessaire de toilette et de nettoyage. La maison se trouve en hauteur. GPS: 32.674944; -16.814134 Il est préférable de faire un repérage avant l'arrivée sur place. Les deux garages étant occupés par différents objets dont la machine à laver, le stationnement d'une voiture est impossible. L'abonnement satellite étant résilié, il n'y aucun accès aux chaînes télévisées. Après de nombreuses demandes et tentative de branchement (avec la maison voisine) par le gérant du logement, aucune connexion internet n'a été possible durant tout le séjour. Enfin, nous avons signalé quelques difficultés d'ouverture et de fermeture des volets dans la chambre parentale. Nathalie & Maud
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Curtis G., Tierra Verde, FL

The view was great and the drive up and down the mountain were thrilling. The apartment great.
The kitchen had everything we needed. We had dinner in each night. All appliances worked easily. The bathrooms were very large. We did have to wait between showers for hot water. Never let your wife go first. LOL. The mattresses do need to be replaced. The springs could be felt through the mattresses. We even tried the single beds. My wife is only 115 lbs and she felt the springs. I tried sleeping on pillows, it did not work out. The TV worked great and had English stations. Very pleased. I would stay there again,, good location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

About the host

Hosted by Madeira Direct

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Madeira Direct have been managing holiday rental properties on the island of Madeira since 2006. We only look after apartments and villas that meet the most exacting standards - a lot of which we have looked after on behalf of private owners for a decade or more. Madeira Direct has a 5* rating on Trustpilot.

Why they chose this property

Modern and comfortable villa situated in an elevated position with the most dramatic of views. Spacious and fully equipped as a base for exploring the island.

What makes this property unique

The views from the south-facing, sunny balconies
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