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Santana's traditional houses is 22 km from Villas Madalena Chalets vista mar cWiFi, while Girao Cape is 29 km away. The nearest airport is Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport, a few steps from the accommodation.

Everything was superlative... The location, facilities and kindness of the host were the best possible. Do not hesitate to ask for any information the host and you will be helped with the greatest promptness. We are coming back, definitely in Madeira and definitely at Villas Madalena.

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9.1
Wonderful
189 reviews
Price from
£102
per night

Situated in Santa Cruz and only 2.1 km from Reis Magos Beach, Vilas Mediterrâneo features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation provides a patio. Rooms come with a balcony with garden views.

All above expectations..modern furniture,very spacy apartments. Privat parking place.Epic view from balcony!Perfect vacation.

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9.1
Wonderful
216 reviews
Price from
£182
per night

Boasting garden views, Casa dos Amigos provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 15 km from Marina do Funchal. It is located 26 km from Santana's traditional houses and offers a 24-hour front desk. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station.

Beautiful new spacious house, easily fit for 6 people with 3 bedroom 3 bathroom, and huge living room dining area. Nice furniture, and Gregorio was really kind and helpful with itineries.

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10
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
£258
per night

Marina do Funchal is 19 km from Villa Calçada, while Santana's traditional houses is 24 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport, 2 km from the accommodation.

We had a lovely stay in Villa Calçada. The villa is excellent and has amazing views. The location is great and it is easy to access the whole of the island. It was very clean and has parking available. Exceptional host

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10
Exceptional
7 reviews
Price from
£130
per night

The 2-bedroom holiday home features a living room with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 2 bathrooms with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

A very comfortable house, undoubtedly a great place to stay in Madeira. Located away from tourist centers, yet only 5-10 minutes by car to the VR1 highway. We can choose either a very steep route with a slope of 30-40% in places, or a slightly longer, more comfortable route, although also steep in places. Peaceful and quiet neighborhood. The house is located in the rural area of Santa Cruz. In the morning we were woken up by the crowing of roosters and the singing of canaries :) There we could experience how the local inhabitants live. The house is surrounded by cultivated terraces, there are narrow walkways between the houses and the crops, along which irrigation channels have been improved. On the other side of the road, slightly below, there is a levada, different from all levadas visited by tourists - here you can see how lavadas are used in practice to irrigate crops. The house itself is very comfortable, with a well-equipped kitchen, living room and two bedrooms in the attic. There is a small garden and a barbecue area. Sea View. Beautiful sunrises. There are planes landing and taking off below, but their noise is barely audible. Hosts from Atlantic Holiday were very helpful and we were able to get all necessary information via WhatsApp. We strongly recommend Casa da Horta! (or no... don't go there and leave a slot for us to book again ;) ) We want to come back here again!

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9.8
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
£71
per night

Offering mountain views, Maison avec vue exceptionnelle sur l'océan - 5 mn du centre ville is an accommodation located in Santa Cruz, 19 km from Marina do Funchal and 24 km from Santana's traditional houses. This property offers access to a balcony, table tennis, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.3 km from Palmeiras Beach.

Spacious and clean house. Excellent kitchen and a large table for a group of friends. Beautiful view of the ocean, Funchal and landing planes. Quite a steep road for a car. It is better to use the serpentine rather than the road suggested by the navigator.

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9.4
Wonderful
14 reviews
Price from
£145
per night

Providing a private beach area, a terrace and free WiFi, Sol e Mar by the airport is a recently renovated holiday home 600 metres from Palmeiras Beach and 18 km from Marina do Funchal. With city views, this accommodation provides a patio. The property is non-smoking and is located 23 km from Santana's traditional houses.

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9.2
Wonderful
5 reviews
Price from
£213
per night

Set in Santa Cruz, Isaac Villa in Santa Cruz offers accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. A hot tub is available for guests. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available.

Spaciousness and views over the sea. Ideal for families and those who like plane spotting.

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9.6
Exceptional
10 reviews
Price from
£144
per night

Located in Santa Cruz and only 20 km from Santana's traditional houses, Quinta Meneses provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. This recently renovated holiday home is located 23 km from Marina do Funchal and 34 km from Girao Cape. The property is non-smoking and is set 18 km from Palheiro Gardens.

We liked everything about Quinta Meneses. Berta welcomed us very warmly even if we arrived very late at night. It was magical to arrive in her beautiful house nested in a great garden. The house was extremely clean and cosy. We wish we had stayed more and hope to be back some day! Thank you Berta!

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9.5
Exceptional
22 reviews
Price from
£110
per night

Santana's traditional houses is 22 km from the accommodation, while Girao Cape is 31 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport, 2 km from Moradia Casa Feliz.

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9.4
Wonderful
14 reviews
Price from
£251
per night

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  • Villas Madalena Chalets vista mar cWiFi
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 189 reviews

    Offering a garden, Villas Madalena Chalets vista mar cWiFi features accommodations in Santa Cruz. There's a private entrance at the vacation home for the convenience of those who stay.

    Extremamente espaçosa! Tudo muito limpo e agradável.

  • Vilas Mediterrâneo
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 216 reviews

    Featuring garden views, Vilas Mediterrâneo in Santa Cruz features accommodations and a garden. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

    Kontakt z właścicielem, lokalizacją. Duża przestrzeń.

  • Casa dos Amigos
    Breakfast options
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 6 reviews

    Providing a garden, Casa dos Amigos offers accommodations in Santa Cruz. With mountain views, this accommodation provides a patio.

    Very cozy home with large rooms, beautiful living room.

  • Villa Calçada
    Breakfast options
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 6 reviews

    Villa Calçada is located in Santa Cruz, just a 17-minute walk from Palmeiras Beach and 12 miles from Marina do Funchal. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

    accueil personnalisé malgré l'heure tardive Vue magnifique

  • Casa da Horta by Atlantic Holiday
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 5 reviews

    Featuring a garden with a children's playground, sun terrace, and free Wifi, Casa da Horta by Atlantic Holiday is a vacation home in Santa Cruz.

  • Maison avec vue exceptionnelle sur l'océan - 5 mn du centre ville
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 14 reviews

    Maison avec vue exceptionnelle sur l'océan - 5 mn du centre ville is located in Santa Cruz, just a 15-minute walk from Palmeiras Beach and 11 miles from Marina do Funchal.

    C’était parfait ! Top accueil ! Propre / beau / entretenu…

  • Sol e Mar by the airport
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 5 reviews

    Providing a private beach area, Sol e Mar by the airport offers accommodations in Santa Cruz.

    Duża przestrzeń, jasne mieszkanie, zadbane, wielki taras z meblami. Blisko do portu oraz do głównej drogi

  • Isaac Villa in Santa Cruz
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 10 reviews

    A 15-minute walk from Palmeiras Beach in Santa Cruz, Isaac Villa in Santa Cruz provides accommodations with access to a hot tub.

    La maison est très agréable Literie très confortable

These cottages in Santa Cruz have options with FREE cancellation

  • Quinta Meneses
    Free cancellation options available
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 22 reviews

    A recently renovated vacation home, Quinta Meneses offers accommodations in Santa Cruz. The vacation home, set in a building dating from 2005, provides free Wifi and free private parking.

    Amazing property, very responsive host. We highly recommend this place.

  • Moradia Casa Feliz
    Free cancellation options available
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 14 reviews

    Moradia Casa Feliz offers accommodations in Santa Cruz, 1.6 miles from Palmeiras Beach and 12 miles from Marina do Funchal.

    Rendezett, tiszta apartman, kényelmesen elfértünk. Minden rendben volt.

  • FLH Santa Cruz Triplex with Terrace
    Free cancellation options available
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 12 reviews

    FLH Santa Cruz Triplex with Terrace is located in Santa Cruz, just 11 miles from Marina do Funchal and 15 miles from Santana's Traditional Houses.

    Very spacious and comfortable apartment with everything you needed.

  • Gaula Residence by Madeira Sun Travel
    Free cancellation options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 8 reviews

    Gaula Residence by Madeira Sun Travel is located in Santa Cruz, just 9 miles from Marina do Funchal and 16 miles from Girao Cape.

  • Despertar do Sol
    Free cancellation options available
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 71 reviews

    Despertar do Sol offers accommodations in Santa Cruz, a 14-minute walk from Palmeiras Beach and 11 miles from Marina do Funchal.

    Completamente equipado com espaços limpos e amplos

  • The Jasmin House by LovelyStay
    Free cancellation options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 14 reviews

    The Jasmin House by LovelyStay offers accommodations in Santa Cruz, 1.3 miles from Cristo Rei Beach and 5.3 miles from Marina do Funchal.

    tolle Unterkunft, alles wunderbar, sehr gepflegt, die Aussicht ein Traum!

  • Sea View Villa by Madeira Sun Travel
    Free cancellation options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 35 reviews

    Sea View Villa by Madeira Sun Travel offers accommodations in Santa Cruz, a 12-minute walk from Palmeiras Beach and 11 miles from Marina do Funchal.

    Alles. Die Räume, die Ausstattung und die Aussicht.

  • Villa Luz II - NEW - Private Outdoor Area
    Free cancellation options available
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 46 reviews

    Villa Luz II - NEW - Private Outdoor Area is located in Santa Cruz, just 1.5 miles from Palmeiras Beach and 12 miles from Marina do Funchal.

    The hosts, the appartment and value and the location.

Traveling by car? These cottages in Santa Cruz offer free parking!

  • 2 bedrooms house with sea view furnished terrace and wifi at Santa Cruz 1 km away from the beach

    2 bedrooms house with sea view furnished terrace and wifi at Santa Cruz 1 km away from the beach is located in Santa Cruz, just 1.6 miles from Palmeiras Beach and 12 miles from Marina do Funchal.

  • Casa da Morena
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 45 reviews

    Casa da Morena offers accommodations in Santa Cruz, a 19-minute walk from Palmeiras Beach and 11 miles from Marina do Funchal.

    Die Unterkunft war noch schöner als auf den Bildern

  • Villa Reis Gaula
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 16 reviews

    Villa Reis Gaula offers accommodations in Santa Cruz, 10 miles from Marina do Funchal and 17 miles from Girao Cape. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

    The view, the house, all. Was a perfect house for our vacations.

  • Villa Sunrise View by Madeira Sun Travel
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 35 reviews

    Villa Sunrise View by Madeira Sun Travel offers accommodations in Santa Cruz, 1.9 miles from Palmeiras Beach and 10 miles from Marina do Funchal.

    ótima localização e o alojamento tinha tudo o que pudéssemos necessitar.

  • Beach House
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 19 reviews

    Beach House is located in Santa Cruz, just a 17-minute walk from Palmeiras Beach and 10 miles from Marina do Funchal. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

    The location was amazing. The kids loved the pool and the house was ideal for our family.

  • ZiZis Place
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 68 reviews

    ZiZis Place offers accommodations in Santa Cruz, 1.6 miles from Palmeiras Beach and 12 miles from Marina do Funchal.

    Very spacious aprtement with terrace and balconies

  • Casa dos Caseiros
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 41 reviews

    A 5-minute walk from Palmeiras Beach in Santa Cruz, Casa dos Caseiros provides accommodations with access to a public bath.

    Small little house in the center of Santa Cruz... loved it🙂

  • Vivenda da Natureza
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 21 reviews

    Vivenda da Natureza is located in Santa Cruz, just a 12-minute walk from Palmeiras Beach and 11 miles from Marina do Funchal.

    Wir waren rundum zufrieden :-) Vielen Dank an die tollen Gastgeber Fatima & José.

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Cottages That Guests Love in Santa Cruz

  • 10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 6 reviews
    Very cozy home with large rooms, beautiful living room.
    Ciprian
    Solo traveler
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 7 reviews
    the apartment was very cozy, well-furnished with all the essentials for our stay, and impeccably clean.
    Soraia
    Family with young children
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 5 reviews
    An idyllic house, built in 1896 and recently completely refurbished. The ocean view is spectacular. The garden is beautiful. The outdoor bbq was used a lot. Situated in a neighborhood where the locals live. Very nice!
    Maaike
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £122.55
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 871 reviews
    We had a very pleasant stay, everything you would need for self catering. Pleasant check in. The bed was probably one of the most comfortable ones we've ever slept in. Clean and warm. No TV,which was not a bother for us. On a Sunday there is a local market that we loved to visit and managed to get souvenirs for great prices. We enjoyed the peace and quiet.
    Neila
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £122.55
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 871 reviews
    super cute house. Great fireplace. amazing water pressure
    Michael
    Young couple
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 50 reviews
    Thanks to the owner, the accommodation was arranged in such a way that I felt comfortable and cozy, thank you.
    Mr. Bertins
    Young couple
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 22 reviews
    The location is very quiet and relaxing. Perfect if you want to have your peace. Nevertheless it just takes 10 minutes walking and you get to the center of the village with shops, restaurants and a very nice market during the weekend. The house is very cozy and nicely equipped with all you need. After arrival lat at night, we found everything you need for the breakfast like bread, butter, jam, cheese, ... great.
    Tobias
    Family with young children
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 22 reviews
    Absolutely amazing villa! If you want to relax and enjoy countryside - highly recommend. The hostess was very friendly and helpful, villa - very clean and cosy.There are a fireplace inside the villa and bbq area outside. The kitchen had everything you could ever need. We felt like at dream home. Definitely come back next time.
    Lukas
    Young couple
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,230 reviews
    + Surprisingly charming local town where we found some sweet little restaurants serving good local food ( in the square ). + Room was nicely lit and had everything we needed really + V close to airport ( 5 mins taxi. ) + Hotel helped us get the taxi v early in the morning and provided a breakfast box + Spa was quality, proper steam and sauna with a view! + Pool looked nice outside but too cold + Good large breakfast featuring everything you could imagine but not all great quality but overall fine
    AjFo
    Young couple
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 66 reviews
    The cottage is absolute bliss and Patricia is a very helpful and smiley host. Its in the middle of beautiful, quiet and green countryside. The views are amazing. The cottage itself is brilliantly equipped, it has everything and is decorated very tastefully. Light the fire, pour yourself a glass and enjoy the unobstructed stars all around! A must visit and would make a great base for exploring the island - they even have a car to rent!
    Tommy
    Solo traveler