Villa de Sao Paulo -

The property was amazing. We spent a few days in Madeira exploring the island and doing some hiking and the house was the perfect home base. Located manageable distance from Funchal but far enough that it was peaceful and quiet. Had the most amazing view. Truly had no complains and the property was everything I could’ve asked for.

We stayed there as a family with teens. The location is great very close to Funchal and the motorway. The villa has a lot of space and well equipped

First, I have to say the views in this secluded villa were amazing. We even got lucky one night and saw the fireworks on the bay. The property is exactly as described, the host was gracious and we spoke on the phone prior to arriving. We loved our stay here, the kids enjoyed the pool and game room and we even used the outdoor grill one night. It’s felt like we were home. Thank you so much for letting us share your beautiful home these last 5 days.

A lovely, comfortable house with everything you need. Location is so peaceful (15 mins drive to Funchal.) Patricia & Fernando helpful & friendly throughout. Welcome pack was excellent. The island is beautiful but you definitely need a car to get around. We managed to see so much of this beautiful place. So many places to eat & take in the views. Driving isn’t for the faint hearted but it’s worth it to see everything. The house is clean & comfortable. The pool is perfect and the games room a bonus for children. The hosts make life easier simply by being there if you need anything.

We’ve just returned from a fantastic trip to Villa São Paulo on the beautiful island of Madeira. We were given a wonderful welcome by Patricia and Fernando and the villa did not disappoint. Spotlessly clean, very spacious and comfortable with everything you might need…….well equipped kitchen, wifi, tv, two good bathrooms, three very comfortable double bedrooms and a good size pool. Oh yes, a pool table and dart board too!!! And the views……...spectacular at anytime of the day and night, but particularly so at sunset. The villa is not too far (5-15 minute walks) from a couple of lovely restaurants. We didn’t hire a car, but if you do there is private parking. Cabs are easy to book and there are two bus routes (also about 5-10 minutes walk to bus-stops) that go into Funchal. Patricia was very helpful and we knew we could contact her easily should we need to throughout our stay…...but we didn’t need to. Everything went swimmingly! Thanks Patricia and Fernando, Padraig, Eilish & Eimer

The property was well kept and very clean and in a lovely quiet spot. The farm next door was fantastic for fresh vegetables and fruit. Patricia did everything she could to be helpful and was extremely friendly with both the adults and children in our group. As has been said before the taxis are a bit unpredictable with their prices and you do need to agree a price before you get in as we were charged 25 euros one day and 8 the next day for a trip from the town centre! We found a fantastic taxi driver called Marco who drove carefully (which is unusual) and never overcharged us, in fact we used him for several day trips all over the island (964756117 is the number) and the kids loved both him and his father who drove us one day when Marco was ill. The view from the villa is amazing and I could have looked at it all day but the pool was quite chilly even in July and a bit awkward to get around as it looks like it has been added on as an afterthought. All in all we thoroughly enjoyed both Madeira and the villa and would love to come back one day to visit the things we missed. As a final thought, don't miss the gardens at Monte, they are amazing and relatively cheap to get in, we also went to the botanical gardens which were much more expensive and nowhere near a good (great for kids too) Gill and Steve Goldstraw and the kids, Jasmine 18, Summer 18, Trinity 12 and Ty 10

Great villa, amazing owners. Made to feel at home and some lovely touches especially as it was the Christmas period. Thank you so much Patricia and Fernado for making our first family holiday even more special than it already was. Will be touch when our next visit is planned defiantly. Take care and kind regards Sara and the Family. xoxoxo

Thank you both for your warm welcome. The house and the view is great. We didn´t miss a thing. The kitchen is equipped with everything you might think of. It was the best house we ever had in Madeira. We hope to see you again. Hugs and regards from Holmer, Niels and Birgitta. OBRIGADA, Madeira é uma ilha maravilhosa.

we had a great time...the villa was really spacious and beautifully presented. we made good use of the games room, pool and BBQ. bonus of cheap veg from farm next door rather than being ripped off at the fruit market. would love to come back. anne shaun melody and mike! thank you patricia x

June 16-24th 2014 As the English lottery motto says, “You’ve got to be in it to win it”; Well with this place believe us that you have certainly Hit the Jackpot by booking this Villa . The casa is situated in a quiet area of Funchal, far away from the hustle and bustle but close enough to get to Down Town. 10 Euros gets you a taxi into Funchal. We didn't try the bus because we where too lazy to walk up the hill to the main road and catch (I think its) #29 bus into town. The relaxing balcony overlooks the bay of Funchal, and has the most amazing views of the harbour and mountains. Close by is a Market Garden just watch those guys tending there crops ready for delivery to market. It must be back breaking work. Now Ladies You will not be disappointed with the facilities this house has to offer. Well to be quite honest it has every thing at hand for your needs. It also has WI-FI which is a great asset when touring other countries. I told Patricia the only thing missing was plastic cups for use around the inviting pool which is not too big or deep and is just the right place to take a dip during those warm days when you are taking a lazy day off from sightseeing this wonderful Island of Madeira. Now for the Hosts; Well what can I say??? Patricia and Fernando are the most wonderful and helpful hosts one could wish to meet. In the evenings depending the time of year, sit and view from the balcony with a Poncha... if you don't know how to make this ask Fernando to tell you what to buy and I know he would be more than happy to show you how to make this very strong drink, which I'm told I will always have hair while I'm taking a drink!!!! They will give you all their recommendations if you ask them; Example=== Ask for Dish of the Day when choosing at the restaurants, it costs less than the standard menu. Yes folks this place is so great we are DEFINITELY most definitely going to book this place again. In fact we are starting to call it “Our second home” WE had this place for one week, then moved on to the (24th - 30th ) in Santo da Serra which is a nice little homely cottage in the mountains, suitable for two but a great place and location to get about in the car to other places. Thank You, Patricia and Fernando (not forgetting Joao) for letting us have you places and looking after us during our stay in Madeira. Bryn & Margaret Jones Coseley Bilston WV14 9EG England.