Avis The charming house of Funchal!

Stay which took place in very good conditions. Kindness and responsiveness are the key words of the host. I recommend

We all agreed this was the nicest villa anyone had ever rented. Charming is a great description. We were a group of long time friends on a girls trip that included hiking and shopping. The villa was so well stocked with everything you could think of. It was so clean and the location was great with amazing views. Antonio was wonderful. He was quick to reply to any questions and was so nice. The pool was wonderful too. We enjoyed our stay so much and would highly recommend staying here! You'll be glad you did! It's definitely a ten!!Thanks again Antonio!

Facilities are first class and all round cleanliness superb. It is as good as it looks in the photographs and blends old world with the modern tastefully. We loved our stay here and would recommend it.

The house was amazing! Antonio, thank you very much for everything, we really enjoyed our stay! We stayed at Antonio's house with 6 friends for my partner's 30th birthday and it was exactly the getaway we needed. The property was clean, spacious, and very well equipped - we had absolutely everything we needed there, and were able to enjoy breakfasts and barbeque by the pool area outside, as well as some down time in the living room, playing board games and chatting. Madeira is a wonderful destination, but Antonio's house was the highlight of our stay, as we didn't want to leave! Antonio himself was so helpful and accommodating too - he helped us check-in and out, gave advice on things to do in the area and best food to eat, as well as offered to help us in any way we needed during our stay. We would come back in a heartbeat, thank you so much!

Our stay was amazing. The property was absolutely gorgeous and so well stocked with literally anything we could have ever needed! The pool was perfect after a long day walking through the city! The view from the balcony was breathtaking! Our host was so accommodating and gave wonderful recommendations for dinner and sites to see! He really went above and beyond to make our stay absolutely perfect! We have stayed at vacation rentals all over Europe and I have to say this one was hands down the most beautiful one we have ever seen! We cannot thank our host enough for all he did and provided for us. If we could give 10 stars for everything, we would!

From the moment we arrived at Casa Dos Francelhos I knew we were in for a truly special experience. We were greeted by Antonio, whose genuine warmth and hospitality immediately made us feel at home, like he was an old friend who had been anxiously awaiting our arrival. We were treated to a fascinating tour of the property, during which he described its history, the natural environment, and of course the features of the home. An impressive welcome arrangement of local fruits, wines, beers, were also waiting for us on the kitchen table. Antonio has also put together a most impressive tour guide of the entire island of Madeira covering maps, things to do, places to eat and buy groceries, transportation, and everything else in between. Over years of staying in different vacation rentals, I have never seen such a thorough and complete guide to an area. Also, I have never been made to feel more welcome or cared for. From taking the extra effort to research the best fishing guides in the area (Shout out to Nelson at Fish Point Madeira, also a true class act!) to sending texts throughout our trip making personal recommendations to restaurants and even menu suggestions, Antonio was incredible in every way. Also, a special thank you to Antonio's son Joao for taking my son Jack to the local gym for a workout! The home and yard are absolutely beautiful and immaculately kept. Incredible attention has been paid to every detail, and it is clear to see that Antonio is passionate about this incredibly charming property. The bedrooms and bathrooms were all thoughtfully equipped and perfectly comfortable. I can't help but smile as I write this, remembering the cool ocean breeze and pale moon light filtering through the open balcony doors as I curled up in my cozy bed savoring the perfect climate. The kitchen is also very well equipped, and we prepared many enjoyable homemade meals during our stay. The most memorable was the red snapper and cream pasta grilled over charcoal embers in the brick oven by the pool. The garden is also simply delightful. It is every bit as beautiful as the photos show, and there is even an active fresh water spring trickling down the natural stone walls that encircle the patio, enshrouded in vines and flowers. We thoroughly enjoyed our nightly chill sessions on the balcony, conversing, sipping wine, and taking in the ocean views. Thank you Antonio! We absloutely loved our stay at Casa Dos Francelhos!

We have thought out and planned everything well in advance: in 2020 we will celebrate the 50th anniversary of our marriage with children in Madeira. But as so often, life turns out to be unpredictable: the corona pandemic changes everything. Thanks to the empathy and thoughtfulness of our host Antonio, our party has been postponed twice one year. This year we finally meet him in person. It feels like a warm Bath: he surprises us with a party-cake with two candles, numbered 5 and 2!!! Our stay is everything we imagined and more than that. Our son surprises us with beautiful atmospheric images of the sunrise on the Pico do Furado on the São Laurenço Peninsula and on the Miradouro Nino da Manta at the Pico do Arieiro. Our doughter and son-in-law make beautiful trips through the rugged interior. And last but nog least, Casa dos Francelhos fitted like a glove and felt like home to all of is. In short, Antonio and Madeira: never to be forgotten. Henk, Joke and the children 12-05-2022

The villa had everything you could need, and more, all to a high standard. As a host, Antonio was very helpful and generous with his time and knowledge of Funchal and the rest of Madeira. Nothing was too much trouble.

We were in Madeira for hiking and fireworks. This is the perfect location. Due to covid we opted to stay home and watch the fireworks from our balcony. It was amazing. It is perfect. So clean and comfortable and we were amazed by all the extras provided. We will come back and stay here for sure. our host was incredible and went above and beyond expectations. It was a nice downhill walk to the main square and a cheap taxi ride back. It was nice and quiet and so comfortable. Stop looking and book this house. You won’t be disappointed.

We (2 families, 4 adults and 4 children, 1-4 yrs) stayed in this house for 11 days. We all loved it! It’s a really nice and charming house; it’s easy to feel at home here. At the same time it’s very clean and well maintained - everything is in perfect order. The house is well equipped, it really has everything you could wish for. Generous as well, with coffee pods, toothpaste, charcoal, washing detergent etc. Great for small children as well, with cots, high chairs, toys and even chairs for the car (and possibility to cover the pool). Our host Antonio made our stay even better. He’s very helpful, easy to get in touch with and flexible with arrangements. We really felt that he cared about us! If you’re looking for a house in Funchal I don’t think you’re going to find a better one than this.