Villa holiday rentals in Faja da Ovelha

This is how AirBNB should be. The house is stacked with everything. How often are you in an Airbnb and they only have 6 plates? Here they have 20+, they have Great knives, tons of kitchenware, enough toilet paper, plenty of dishwasher tabs and also cleaner for the washing machine. Things you normally expect but somehow got lost in the making money machine Airbnb is now. Not here!! A absolute crazy welcome basket (have not had such a big one ever), friendly crew and absolute amazing place - can only recommend

We absolutely loved our stay in Madeira! The property was incredibly clean—honestly one of the cleanest places we've ever stayed. Everything was spotless and so well maintained. The welcome gifts were such a thoughtful touch—local produce that gave us a warm introduction to the island. The house had everything we needed, from great coffee to handy extras like Tupperware, which made day trips really convenient. The sunsets from the property were absolutely stunning—something we looked forward to every evening. The location was great for accessing shops and restaurants nearby, but we’d definitely recommend having a car to explore more of the island comfortably. All in all, a fantastic stay. We’d return in a heartbeat!

The stunning villa overlooks the east facing mount of Calheta to the sea and has gorgeous sunsets! The place is impeccably clean and tastefully decorated. To have a pool to relax in after a day exploring, watching the sunset is a memory I will revere!

Very pretty and big apartment, with a great balcony and ocean view. A lot of furniture. Marlene was very responsive. The town is super close by car (5 min) and very enjoyable. It is very calm, however they are building some houses in front of the apartment, starts quite early even the Saturday… Except this detail we enjoyed our stay very much. Thank you !

Nice stay, terrace with nice seats. Great bed. Everything is as described in the ad, it is a nice house to stay in. Our hostess surprised us daily with fruit from her garden, including varieties we did not know. We were allowed to enjoy the homemade liqueur and cookies. The levada walk from Machico to Porta da Cruz is beautiful (and not crowded).

The view from the garden was really beautiful. The cottage is so close to the sea that you could hear the surf in your bedroom. Otherwise it was incredibly quiet. A lovely swimming pool and garden with various seats and also sunbeds so you could always choose where you wanted to sit. There was even a BBQ!

We had wonderful days at the property and would book them again anytime. There was everything you needed and very clean.

We had the most amazing stay, I'll be honest when we booked this we felt it was a bit to good to be true and was expecting it to not look as good as the photos...but wow the photos don't do it justice. The views were breathtaking, our villa was completely private and so peaceful. We loved watching the sunset every night and waking up to the view of the ocean from our bed in the morning. There's lots of really pretty wildlife to see too. I would definitely recommend renting a car to get around because it is out in the mountains. Sofia was a really good host, she was at the property when we arrived, really lovely and helpful. She sent lots of recommendation to us for places to explore and places to eat. We'd spent 3 days in Funchal before travelling out to the mountains. This Airbnb made our trip to Madeira so so special.

The property easily lives up to the description and the pictures. The houses are fully equipped, very nicely decorated and comfortable. The swimming pools offer stunning unobstructed views of the ocean during the day and of the sky at night. There are no road noises, the place is truly calm. Grocery stores are a few minutes away by car, as are restaurants. Numerous hikes can be found in the region. The host is very reactive and will provide many recommandations related to restaurants and activities. Renting both houses to two families is a great way to spend time together while also having some privacy. I would go back there without any hesitation.

Karine and her family have been super sweet and helpful. We were a family of 6 spanning several generations, and the house is perfect for this. Highly recommended. Everything was new and worked flawlessly. Best recommendations from Kenneth.

The house is extremely well located, in a quiet area with a stunning sea view. It is the ideal place to rest and enjoy the scenery. The house is equipped with everything needed for a comfortable and worry-free stay. It was a great experience — I highly recommend it!

Fantastic views, really quiet but easy to get to places. Great villa, would be happy to stay again when next in beautiful Madeira

Beautiful, clean, open and inviting home! Jeanne and her family were wonderful hosts! Quick and easy trip into Funchal but so nice to have the privacy! Thank you so much!!

We stayed at Patricia’s villa for 9 days and had a great time. The view overlooking the ocean with the infinity pool was beautiful! We loved waking up to this gorgeous view each morning. It was also a plus that we had the use of house cleaners that came during our stay to make the place extra tidy after we stayed halfway through! All the balcony’s outside connected and lead directly to the downstairs pool. There’s also a “secret” access to the bottom of the cliff which was very cool! Everything was perfect! All in, I’d give this a 5 star stay, everyone was extremely happy and we would definitely stay again in the future! Thank you for hosting us

Dream stay. We even extended our stay because it was too difficult to leave this view and these heavenly sunsets. The outdoor space is breath-taking. The space has everything you need. (little echo interior on the other hand seen ceramics and concrete as main lining) Faja de Ovelha is very quiet so the car is a must if you want to go to the restaurant or grocery store. However, we found a cafe at the top of the coast that was perfect and accessible on foot (if you feel like climbing steps) From the house it is also possible to access 2 hiking trails that have much more for us. Communication with the host was really easy and quick! We would highly recommend the Blue Sea Tower.

Superb 5 days at Grey Rock Villa! A beautiful place to stay, extremely well equipped with amazing views. Very responsive hosts who have thought of everything to enhance your stay. Would highly recommend, we would love to return in the future! Thank you!

We had a perfect week in Didier's wonderful house and had a great time! It was a very well thought out, well-equipped, clean house, from the kitchen to the pool that ran up to 29 degrees! There was also a gym mattress, kettlebell, and petanque! 😉 It was very easy to get in, without a time series, a very detailed, understandable description, easy, free parking, and want for 2 cars. With large spaces, it's perfect for larger families! Didier was always quick to respond, helpful, friendly!

Great location, very peaceful. Fantastic getaway! Hopefully we’ll be back again!

We had a fantastic week in Madeira and Emmanuel’s place really was perfect. We have two young children and it was such a lovely place to be. The pool was a delight, beautiful garden, stunning views and sunsets and a great location, so peaceful and quiet and private. The house was clean and fresh with everything we needed and a very well kitted out kitchen with high quality appliances. It was by far one of the best air bnb we have stayed at.

wonderful place, beautiful views! The house is very modern with great amenities and has everything you need.

Fantastic view, great pool (after heating), very quiet area ideal for relaxing. We had very nice furry guests (two cute cats and a dog) with whom we quickly became friends. The distance from the parking to the villa is not difficult or long at all, in some reviews people exaggerate a bit. The kitchen is well equipped, it was great to cook and eat meals in it. The host responds very quickly and helps when needed.

Well what can I say about abor villa- By far the best air bnb we have ever stayed in. Absolutely exceptional and decorated beautifully, so artistic and clean and akin to a boutique hotel. Emma was a fantastic host, she made the whole stay exceptional for our young family. Personal touches such as a mini chair for our two year old with suitable cutlery, cups etc ready for us, even taking the trouble to remove the legs of the children’s bed so not too high from the ground. She provided a box of toys for our children and ensured staples were ready for us after a late flight so that the children had food and milk- something we whole heartedly appreciated. The position of the villa was ideal- close to the capital, excellent views , close to restaurants and local towns and ideally situated so easy to get to the northern sites of the island which really wasn’t far when renting a car. Emma was easily reachable and offered lots of recommendations. The pool and views exceptional, we will return!

Villa Gia is as stunning as the photos, with a stylish, spotless, and modern design. Henrique, the incredibly responsive host, met us for check-in, shared great local tips, and quickly resolved any minor issues. The driveway was no problem for our Mitsubishi ASX, making this a seamless and highly recommended stay!

What a stunning villa with great views of Funchal and its port. Kids (and family) absolutely loved it.