Consider a stay at A spacious one bedroom apartment with gym, infinity pool, sea views, WiFi and take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities, and a gym. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire apartment
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 260 sq m
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
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About this property
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 amenities
Beach
On the beach
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
Sauna
Internet
Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car not required
Limited onsite parking (max 1 space)
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
1 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
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Located in Funchal, this apartment is in the city center and on the beach. CR7 Museum and Quinta das Cruzes Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Church of Sao Pedro and Fort of Sao Tiago. Ponta Gorda Bathing Complex and Lido Bathing Complex are also worth visiting. Scuba diving, windsurfing, and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby. Visit our Funchal travel guide
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.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the 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?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is A spacious one bedroom apartment with gym, infinity pool, sea views, WiFi located?
Located in Funchal, this beachfront apartment building is in the city center and within a 15-minute walk of Formosa Beach, Doca do Cavacas Natural Pools, and Parque Canino do Jardim da Ajuda. Centro Comercial Forum Madeira and Ponta Gorda Bathing Complex are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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A spacious one bedroom apartment with gym, infinity pool, sea views, WiFi Reviews
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Exceptional
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We truly enjoyed our stay with breathtaking views of Formosa Beach overlooking the beautiful infinity pool.Good proximity to grocery essentials as we did some of our own cooking. Apt is positioned down a steep driveway and several flights of stairs to navigate coming and going. The big disappointment was the nonfunctioning hot tub that we were looking forward to using. All in all a great stay and highly recommend.
An excellent location for. stay on the island paradise of Madeira. Close to the beaches and the ocean front walk and on the main bus route to Funchal. Groceries and coffee shops all within walking distance. Owner and representatives were very responsive to questions and Fiona went above and beyond.
It was a relatively large, very well provisioned apartment with a great parkade. We were met by a rep at the entrance who showed us all necessary things - excellent contact with the host! Only deficiency was the hot tub was out of service (and by the appearance, has been for quite some time). Excellent stay and would recommend!
Super location. Comfortable flat with great views. Liked the high ceilings, so felt roomy. The building foyer is spotless with cleaners spotted frequently. We were picked up by their recommended taxi driver who called the keyholder Fiona who met us at the property when we arrived . This lady went be above and beyond and arranged an engineer to fit an android tv box so we could log into our Netflix account as we didn’t have Apple TV. Thank you guys for a great 30 day stay.
Very well located, gorgeous sight on the ocean and the swimming pool. Quiet but with all services nearby.The appartment is comfy and well equipped. Plus points : the owner answers all your questions very fast and kindly AND the garage place underneath is really easy
This property is in a great location. A great grocery store about 5 minute walk away and a great number of restaurants within a 10 to 15 minute walk. The promenade walkway is a short 5 minute walk to access but it is quite a few stairs and is a steep incline. Albeit most things are in Madeira. Overall a wonderful stay.
We had a great week. Well equipped apartment. Good garage. Nice view. Beautiful pool.
Public transport is doable but car would be preferable. Some nice restaurants at walking distance.
We had everything we needed. Great parking for our car. Good place for restaurants, beach and excursions. Pool ok, gym lots of defects, whirpool not maintained. We spend most time at the beach. Every evening a wonderful sunset
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.
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.
We had a fantastic stay in Natasha's apartment in Villa Formosa. A very nice place. Everything was present in the apartment. It was also lovely outside by the pool. And the view is really beautiful. The only thing unfortunate was that the sofa in the living room was not a sofa bed. (for people who want to sleep separately) But again, a wonderful apartment.
The property is located in a quieter part of Lido but is close to two large supermarkets, many restaurants, and local spots. The sunset from the balcony is priceless. These aspects are probably similar to other reviews of this property, but for us, the most important thing was that we felt at home. Everything—from the warm welcome to the cleanliness of the house to the well-equipped kitchen—was just perfect.Thank you, Fiona and Natasha, for everything. See you next year! :)
Place was fabulous. Easy communication with natasha. Great area close to bars and restaurants and shops. Only small alterations with the keys. Only one set. You do need 2 sets of keys. Especially when checking out and someone else was picking you up. The key drop box needs to be up the main gate. Otherwise what a lovely experience. Views were outstanding. Thankyou natasha fab property.
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.
The apartment complex is well maintained as well as the apartment.
The kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and living room are spacious and well equipped.
Above all, the large storage space in the bedroom exceeded our expectations. We were not only provided with "normal" towels, but also bath towels, so that we were sufficiently supplied.
The kitchen is also perfectly equipped, so that our own cooking was also possible.
There are 2 balconies, both of which were in the shade until early afternoon. Especially in warm temperatures very pleasant, as you could easily switch between sun at the pool and shade on the balcony. The swimming pool invites you to swim, as well as to dream with a wide view of the sea.
The fitness room is equipped with a treadmill, cross trainer and ergometer.
The many steps (108), which have already been taken into account in previous evaluations, invite you to warm up or to have a final sense of achievement. However, it should be noted that everywhere on Madeira it goes either up or down - that's what makes this island so appealing.
We were impressed by the very detailed description that our landlords left us. From general information about the apartment, to bus schedules, tips for restaurants etc. This made it easy to settle in quickly and easily.
All in all, we had a great and relaxing holiday, and I was also able to spend a carefree holiday despite my chronic pain disorder
Thank you very much for everything!
Carola & Oliver
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review
8/10 Good
JOHN W.
8 October 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
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.
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.
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.