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Villa Alvinho | Lifestyle&Nature | Heated Pool 28ºC

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A heated pool
TV, books, stereo
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Dining
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 6550 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Villa Alvinho | Lifestyle&Nature | Heated Pool 28ºC

SUMMARY
Villa Alvinho is ideal for those looking for quietness, comfort and charm, a true experience in the heart of Funchal surrounded by nature. Newly opened in October/2017, this fine Villa has a delightful terrace and a heated pool for sunbathing and enjoying the views over Funchal Bay. Well located, walking distance from city center, beaches, main sightseeing’s and 25 mts from famous Levada dos Piornais.

THE VILLA
Villa Alvinho is located in a privileged residential area, without traffic, close by the sea and a few minutes from Funchal city center and its touristic area. It is also where “Levada dos Piornais” pass through, one of the most famous and ancient trekking paths of the island which connects its two largest municipalities (Funchal and Câmara de Lobos), offering the perfect combination of “Lifestyle&Nature”.

Located just above "Quinta da Casa Branca", one of the most beautiful and luxurious boutique hotels on the island, Villa surroundings offers a wide range of restaurants, bars, easy access to public transportation and all facilities (supermarkets, banks, shopping centers, casino, rent a cars, cinemas, etc.).

Between the city and the countryside, Villa Alvinho is part of "SOUL Madeira - charming villas" collection and was designed exclusively for tourism. This charming Villa was prepared with care to receive families, couples or groups of friends who want to visit and explore Madeira Island. Guests will have at their disposal a Villa that offers privacy, large and comfortable spaces in an intimate atmosphere, a hipchic style decoration and beautiful views of Funchal sea and Desertas Islands.

Dining on your outdoor terrace or swimming in your heated pool while enjoying the scenery will be unforgettable experiences. The perfect hideaway to relax and enjoy the natural surroundings of this paradise that is Madeira but following the local lifestyle.

INSIDE:
Its interior is very spacious, with a living room with entrance hall, 3 suites, 4 WC's and 1 fully equipped kitchen with laundry.

On the 1st floor there are two suites with balconies: one facing north/mountains and another facing south/sea. The third suite is on the ground floor with direct access to the terrace and living room.

The Villa has a large fully glassed living room facing the swimming pool and Atlantic Ocean.

The kitchen follows an American style (open to the living room) and was designed to enhance the conviviality among guests while they cook and relax. The dining area has a long dining table that seats 8 people and a counter connecting the kitchen, the perfect solution for a get-together in an environment that invites dialogue and socialization.

Kitchen style is modern with some retro elements and is fully equipped. The kitchen is also connected to the barbecue area through an interior window in order to make food and drinks logistics more easy.

There is also a completed laundry room.

OUTSIDE:
The terrace and garden are facing south with excellent sun exposure, spacious and with panoramic views over Funchal Bay and Desertas islands. In addition to the "Laurissilva", the garden has a small area where you can pick spices and herbs for cooking.

The Villa offers several sun loungers, hammocks and lounges to relax, enjoy al fresco dining and make the most of your holiday.

Private heated pool (24h access) with an external hot water shower (28ºC).

Fully equipped outdoor barbecue with firewood included.

Villa Alvinho has Direct car access from the main street.

AT GUESTS' DISPOSAL:
As a courtesy, Villa Alvinho offers you a small welcome basket with some products (bread, water, milk, tea, butter, cheese, ham ...) and a regional wine.

All linen and towels are provided, including pool towels.

For stays longer than one week, an intermediate cleaning is provided free of charge for each week.

All children are welcome. The house is ready to receive them and we have a baby crib and a baby chair available (upon prior consultation).

Wifi connection in every places of the house, sound speakers for Iphone / MP3, TV, hair dryers in all suites, coffee / tea maker, oven, dishwasher, washing machine, gin glasses, wine, etc., will be available for guests' use.

The Villa is equipped with first aid kit, extinguishers and fire blanket, as required by law.

HEATED POOL:
* Heating service is an optional extra that will have a 20 € / day additional cost to cover electricity expenses (28ºC).
** We kindly ask guests to confirm us up to one week before checking in, so that the pool has the right temperature upon your arrival.
*** This service is valid for the entire stay.

CONTACT WITH GUESTS:
Villa Alvinho offers an exclusive guidebook with local and special tips for its guests, which will be provided some time before your arrival (in PDF). The guidebook has been highly praised by guests and offers information’s on local experiences that a regular tourist guidebook usually does not offer.

The Villa operates under self-catering modus but we are always available to provide information’s, tips or support on any questions that you may have, via mobile phone or email.

MADEIRA GENERAL OVERVIEW:
We like our clients to feel comfortable and experiencing the best that our Madeira island has to offer, distinguished as the best island destination in the world by the World Travel Awards.

MOVING AROUND:
On foot to Funchal city center, main tourist attractions points, hotels/restaurants area, urban beaches, promenades, etc.

The famous trekking path "Levada dos Piornais" passes through Villa Alvinho and connects the 2 largest Madeira counties (Funchal and Câmara de Lobos).

It is advisable to rent a car to get to know the island (see our exclusive guestbook).

Property manager

Joana Roda

Languages

English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

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.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Apenas no exterior. Only outside.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 5,920 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Crianças são benvindas. Childrens are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 61185/AL

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Funchal - Madeira, Madeira Region

What's nearby

  • Lido Bathing Complex - 15 min walk - 1.2 km
  • CR7 Museum - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Centro Comercial Forum Madeira - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Funchal Marina - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Funchal Farmers Market - 5 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant Garden Pavilion - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hole in One - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jard.In Magnolia - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Local - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪La Vaca Negra - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Alvinho | Lifestyle&Nature | Heated Pool 28ºC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Alvinho | Lifestyle&Nature | Heated Pool 28ºC?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Alvinho | Lifestyle&Nature | Heated Pool 28ºC?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa Alvinho | Lifestyle&Nature | Heated Pool 28ºC located?

This family-friendly Funchal holiday home is located by the ocean, within a 15-minute walk of Barreiros Stadium and Lido Bathing Complex. Ponta Gorda Bathing Complex and Centro Comercial Forum Madeira are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Villa Alvinho | Lifestyle&Nature | Heated Pool 28ºC Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ALAN J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely vacation
The villa is really lovely, in a quiet area and has a lovely pool which our grandchildren really enjoyed. Just one hiccup where we had no hot water for a day but it was sorted by Joana who arranged replacement equipment straight away. We all enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana A., Littleton, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
We had a great stay at Villa Alvinho. The property is in a great location and has amazing views! The host was very prompt and provided all the information needed. Overall, it was a very clean and peaceful place to stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Villa
Really lovely villa, 3 luxurious bedroom suites and lovely open plan living, dining and kitchen area. Kitchen has everything you need (great to have tea, coffee, oils, herbs, spices, dishwasher tablets and washing liquid, cling film, foil etc all provided). Air conditioning throughout worked well. Outside there is a beautiful veranda, out doors kitchen, log BBQ, dining area and pool. We had the pool heated (extra charge) and it was just perfect. Easy walk down to bars, restaurants and shops on Estrada Monumental and about 35 minutes into Funchal, coming back is quick in taxi and not expensive.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pascal Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a family
Relaxing stay in a great house! Excellent equiped kitchen. Everyone loved the heated pool.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Vacation
Everything about our stay at Villa Alvinho was wonderful. Joana and Clementina were easy to work with, the house was exactly as described, and the cleaners did an amazing job tidying half way through. In addition, I’m beyond appreciative of the baby supplies left for me to use that allowed our travel experience to be much easier. I cannot wait to visit Madeira again, and will absolutely try and stay at Villa Alvinho a second time!
Stayed 15 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Burton R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great family vacation.
The property was excellent. It was just as advertised. Our grandchildren loved the pool and the adults loved the views. It is well equipped, clean and comfortable. We found it easy to walk downhill to the shops. It would be a steep walk getting back but there are several taxi ranks in town and that’s how we returned. If we return to Madeira we would happily book it again.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

michele l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Villa
The villa is lovely, bright, spotlessly clean and modern and is extremely well equipped. It has lovely gardens and a nice pool with good garden furniture. It also has some lovely views and it is not too far to walk to some good restaurants and bars. However sadly all of this great stuff is let down by the constant noise from the building work on the adjacent property with constant drilling, banging and other construction noise from 8am every day. It is certainly not the peaceful quiet location advertised!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Graeme J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything we wished for, with style.
This is an excellent villa. It is well designed, spacious, well equipped and has a great layout that allowed you to eat, sleep, swim and relax with the minimum of fuss. There were only two of us in the villa but even with 6 there would have been plenty of room. The bedrooms were a generous size. It was as per the photographs . The pool was warm and a pleasure to swim in. The kitchen was very well stocked with anything you might think you’d need, and stuff you may not have though of. We didn’t use the bbq but that looked more than adequate. There was a welcome pack and plenty of information in the guidebook. The property is in a residential area with lots of private parking. We had chosen not to hire a car and this did mean plenty of walking into Funchal, and back. Not impossible but for ease of shopping and if you want to explore more widely a car would be useful. It was generally a private and peaceful location, aside from some neighbourhood dogs and a cockerel, the peace made their conversations more noticeable I suppose. Overall we judged the Villa to be comfortable and classy.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael F., Uk

First Class Accommodation
This is a beautiful contemporary villa where every detail has been carefully considered. Everything you could possibly need for an enjoyable hassle free stay has been included. We particularly loved the pool, which is possibly the warmest we have ever swum in, and the fabulous views over Funchal bay. Despite not hiring a car, we managed to get around quite easily. The No. 45 bus approx. 200 meters walk behind the villa runs every 20-30 minutes into Funchal, and a taxi back from the Lido area was around 7euros. Also for tours around the island try Madeira-Island Taxis, very reasonable at 60euros for a 4-5 hour private tour. We had wonderful support from Clementina and Rui (the owners) throughout our stay, who were very generous hosts. Highly recommended.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

Excellent villa with a great view and lovely pool
We really enjoyed our stay over the New Year week. The Villa is luxurious and had everything we needed. The heated pool was great for the kids. There is a really nice view over the sea and it was a great spot from which to watch the New Year fireworks. It's a short walk downhill to some nice restaurants and pubs and has easy parking. We'd love to go back sometime.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Jefta de B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Zomervakantie
Heerlijke vakantie gehad, leuk huis en prachtig eiland.
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernhard N., Wörth am Main

Liked: Cleanliness
Madeira
Sehr schönes großzügiges Haus mit allem was man für einen Aufenthalt benötigt. Wir haben eine Woche mit sechs Erwachsenen Personen hier verbracht, es war wunderschön.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
10 wonderful days in Madeira
Great house, modern style as in the pictures, clean & lot of space. The kitchen is very well equipped. Pool and terrace are well maintanined - there is wood for the outdoor grill with a complete outdoor kitchen. The location is 8min by car from Funchal, a big supermarket is also 7min by car from the house. It is a quite neighborhood with a very nice view on the ocean. The owner is very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the stay very much - we can highly recommend to book the house.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kuno V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super location, just loving it!
We had again a wonderful time in Funchal. The location is just great, many thanks to Joana for everything!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra I.

Liked: Cleanliness
spacious, nice house
All features of the house as described, well-equipped, had a great stay! The hotel mentioned in another review is not very close, we did not feel disturbed at all. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Jens T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Funchal
Sehr schönes Haus in toller Lage.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Dariusch M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr komfortables Haus für 6 Personen
Das Haus ist sehr großzügig geschnitten und aufgrund der perfekten Aufteilung mit drei Schlafzimmern und drei Ensuite Bädern perfekt für 6 Personen geeignet. Es gibt einen großzügigen Wohn-Essbereich und eine hervorragend ausgestattete Küche mit Induktionsherd. Draußen gibt es genügend Liegen und auch vier gemütliche Sitzgelegenheiten sowie einen großen, Grill und genügend Holz für tolle Barbequeabende. Die Kommunikation mit Joana war angenehm und die wöchentliche Zwischenreinigung mit Handtuch- und Wäschewechsel hat uns ebenfalls sehr gut gefallen. Wir haben auch kurz den Besitzer kennengelernt, er war ebenfalls sehr sympatisch. Im Juli/August kann es heiß auf Madeira werden und in den Schlafzimmern wird es dann schnell warm. Eigentlich kein Problem, denn man könnte einfach nachts die Fenster offen lassen und die Räume wären optimal belüftet. Dies ist aber leider nicht möglich, weil man dann von Mücken gestochen wird (wir hatten jeder über 30 Mückenstiche und es gibt keine Mückennetze) und der Nachbarhahn kräht ab 6:00 Uhr morgens laut und unentwegt. Beides (Mücken und Nachbarhahn) haben die Vermieter selbstverständlich nicht zu verantworten. Mit Repellent und Ohrstöpseln haben wir uns gut abgeholfen. Worüber wir uns aber wirklich geärgert haben war die Aussicht. Die Fotos in der Annonce sind sehr geschickt aufgenommen, denn man kann auf keinem der Fotos das große Hotel (mit mindestens 8 Etagen und Rooftop-Pool) sehen, welches unmittelbar mit dutzenden Balkonen in Richtung der Villa im direkten Sichtfeld zum Meer liegt. Es ist einfach unserer Meinung nach nicht in Ordnung, das man diese erhebliche Einschränkung auf den Fotos so darstellt, als wäre die Sicht ungetrübt. Gerade wenn man als Urlauber viel Wert auf Privatsphäre und auf eine freie Sicht legt, sollte man sich dessen bewusst sein.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice villa on wonderful Madeira
Everything excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kuno V.

Liked: Cleanliness
super nice vacation in brilliant villa with top view and top location
Very nice house, great location, exactly as shown in the pictures. From the reservation to the handover everything worked great. Joana is just great, she communicates proactively and is very helpful and responsive, big compliment! Every time again with pleasure...
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa echt top
Villa is van alle gemakken voorzien. Schoon en verzorgd. Hartelijke gastvrouw en gastheer. Absolute aanrader!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Valerie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magnifique villa excellent séjour
Villa bien équipée, spacieuse, fonctionnelle. Jolie vue sur la mer et Funchal. Bien située. Piscine chauffée avec supplément qui a permis aux enfants d'y passer des heures. Locataires à l'écoute et arrangeants. Attention accès à la maison non adapté aux personnes à mobilité réduite, il faut marcher et c'est très pentu comme sur toute l'île. Construction d'une maison à coté qui a fait un peu de bruit certains jours mais sinon c'est calme. Très bon séjour sur une magnifique île.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Petra S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Haus, super Urlaub.
Das Haus war wie im Internet beschrieben. Hervorragende und moderne Ausstattung, sehr gräumig, sehr schöner Pool und viele, angenehme Sitz- und Liegemöglichkeiten. Insgesamt ein wunderbarer Ort zum Erholen und Entspannen.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Villa with heated pool
The villa is very modern and all 3x sleeping rooms and bath rooms are hugh. It was a pleasure to stay there and using the heated pool every day. The location is very good since several restaurants and small shops are only few minutes a walk a way. By arriving, everything was shortly shown to us by a very friendly couple. We can highly recommend the villa and if we go once again to Madeira we will for sure rent it again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dirk S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Empfehlenswert
Schönes Ferienhaus mit sehr guter Ausstattung.

8/10 Good

Markus R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr schöner Urlaub in einem sehr sehr schönen Haus
Alles war sehr schön und wie auf den Fotos dargestellt. Sehr freundliche Vermieter die immer zur Verfügung stehen. Ruhige Lage und zugleich ortsnah mit super Meerblick.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2019