The Best Sea View in Madeira -Casa Farol

This was our second time staying at Casa Farol. We spent three weeks here, the last two weeks in February and the first week in March.The house is very comfortable and spacious.We shared the house with our daughter and teenage granddaughter for one of the weeks.The house is situated in a small village on the southwest part of the island. The house has great views of the Farol lighthouse at Ponta do Pargo and cliff oceon views.The location suited us because it was quiet but accessible to many locations on the island.There is some building construction going on in the village but did not cause any concerns for us.The house is approximately one hours drive from Funchal. Within a short drive is a grocery store, several restaurants and a pharmacy.Orlando was very responsive and an excellent host.

House was very comfortable and clean

My wife and I very much enjoyed our brief stay at Casa Farol and hope we can return soon - maybe with our two adult children and their partners as there is plenty of space. The view remained magnificent despite a small temporary crane for building a house otherwise hidden below on the slope. Casa Farol - the house itself was first rate - the appointments (kitchen items, bedding, etc.) were more than adequate but below luxury. We were glad we chose this property as our base (rather than Funchal) to explore small seaside villages, go hiking in the mountains, etc. We had very good communication with the host who we could tell cares much about the property and our stay as guests.

Nicely equipped house with great views! Stayed here for five nights in October. It is a quieter side of the island but can still reach Funchal in a reasonable time and not far from a number of great places in western Madeira. Markets and restaurants within ten minutes. The house sits on a cliff overlooking the sea with great views (and occasional fierce wind). There was a crane/ construction in the house in front down below during some daytime hours that had minimal sound but should soon be over. The house has everything you need for a very nice holiday and the owner communicated well. Gorgeous sunsets!

We enjoyed spending two weeks at Casa Farol. The house is quite spacious and welcoming. It has wonderful views of the Farol lighthouse. We enjoyed some beautiful sunsets, as the house faces due west over the ocean. The area is quite rural and very quiet. The village has no amenities so a car is necessary. Orlando was great to communicate with us. We would recommend this house and hope to return next year.

Everything was as described. Orlando is very attentive and responsive - we didn't require anything, but felt that Orlando was always prepared to assist if needed. The house and the view are at least as good as the images, if not better. We also appreciated the peace and quiet. We are already planning to return next year!

This was our first ever trip to Madeira and I'm ashamed that it took me so long to find this jewel of an island. It is a stunning place with jaw dropping scenery. Now the property. Firstly, you would struggle to find a more friendly, prompt and efficient owner than Orlando. Communication through VRBO and whats-app was a breeze and he was always available to offer advice, be it on the location of a supermarket or weather or where to find an adapter ( I had stupidly left mine at home). His brother Nelio manages the property and he also left his number but we didn't have to call him for any issues. The description and amenities are accurate and the photos don't do justice. The unobstructed vista is truly mind-blowing and the drama every evening at sunset is a must watch. The sky is so clear at night with the milky way easily visible. The house is not overlooked at all and the solitude is exactly what you need to unwind. It is a reverse design with the sitting area and kitchen downstairs. Plenty of natural light. Rooms are spacious with ample storage space. Beds and pillows firm. Large bathrooms. Shower pressure excellent. Hot water always available. Kitchen is more than adequate with a modern induction hob., decent size fridge, plenty of crockery. Only a small issue is that we could do with a slightly bigger toaster. Nelio had very kindly left some fruits, water, oil and more importantly a pack of min-Coral beer for us. It all came very handy. Plenty of lizards around to give you company. A pair of kestrels live nearby and I spotted buzzards as well. Small garden with fresh rosemary that I used when cooking my pasta . A large fruiting fig tree was there for us to enjoy. Faja da Ovelha is a tiny village in the north west region. I was a little worried about its distance to the airport but I could easily make it in an hour. The road from Funchal all the way is well lit proper VE apart from last couple of KM which is a bit narrow and steep, but one would expect that in Madeira. A car is of course mandatory. We shopped mostly at the Pingo Doce supermarket at Calheta. About 15-20 minutes. BP gas station 10 minutes. The lounge is spacious with smart TV and wi-fi was quite good. The driveway is a bit narrow if you have a big car and perhaps it is better to leave the car just near the entrance rather than bringing it down. My Dacia Santro was fine. I honestly have no issues with the property and the owner at all. Highly recommended.

The house was large and airy, and very tastefully decorated. It also had both a washing machine and a dishwasher which made life easy for us. We enjoyed the ability of eating breakfast outside with a marvelous view of the Atlantic ocean. With the five of us it was a blessing to have three toilets and to have two showers, however if you are shy it is worth noting not all toilets have locks. It was also very easy to park both of our rental cars just by the front door. The downside was that we were not informed of the fee for cleaning until after we had paid the booking in full. It wasn't a dealbreaker for us, but something we would have preferred to know beforehand so that we could have included it in our budget. The only reason we didn't give the location give stars is because it was somewhat far from good restaurants and shopping, but if you want peace and quiet the location is ideal.

We loved our stay in casa Farol. The house is clean, comfortable with all you need and plenty of space. The view is breath taking and such a peaceful spot. Our host was very helpful and super flexible, which was the icing on the cake that made the stay overall a very positive experience.

Casa Farol is a very well equipped and beautifully located holiday home. Our second visit to this house enabled us to appreciate this home with its stunning views from the terrace and balconies - the friendly village with local 'festa' celebrating figs and prickly pears - the local farmers market - the interesting cliff walks and local 'levada' paths. It is an excellent base for wider travelling within Madeira - and a joy to come back to after a couple of days on Porto Santo! We would recommend this house as a superb base from which to gain a wider appreciation of rural western Madeira!