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Luxury Villa With Private Heated Pool, Games Room, 160 degrees sea view, WiFi

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Property grounds
Exterior
Children's area
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6275 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Luxury Villa With Private Heated Pool, Games Room, 160 degrees sea view, WiFi

Casa Faraway is a private 3 bedroom luxury villa, which can comfortably sleep 6.
April Rum and Lemon Festivals, May flower festival, all June world firework championships, many other festivals and events all year see Madeira event websites..
Private heated pool for your use only (All year round).
Situated above the town of Ribeira Brava.
AL Licenced Portuguese Holiday Villa for your peace of mind.
One hundred and sixty degree uninterrupted sea view.
Villa consists of a large lounge dining room with large flat screen satellite TV with 5.1 surround sound, selection of modern DVDs, books maps and guide book for the island.
The living room opens via patio doors onto the pool sun terrace.
The private heated swimming pool is designed with a shallow round children's pool connected to the main pool via a shallow water way available all year round.
UK or European plug sockets for charging all your modern gadgets.
WiFi.
Large fully equipped kitchen, (toaster, microwave, oven, hob kettle, coffeemaker, etc) opens onto the sun/pool terrace, outside dining area, barbecue.
Laundry room, washing machine and tumble dryer.
Three large bedrooms with built in wardrobes, master bedroom en-suite.
One large family bathroom.
Downstairs toilet and shower.
Large play room, pool table, air hockey, soft-play area, toys, games table.
Cot, high chair, available on request.
Situated in one of the sunniest parts of Island with private parking behind locked gates.
Central position makes it ideally suited for exploring the island.
Sit and watch the sun go down and the nightly moonscapes over the sea or stroll the local levada walks.
There are many local paths (most of which are lit at night) around the villa that you can explore.
There are full amenities five minutes away by car in the town of Ribeira Brava.
Local shops and cafe within walking distance 5-10 minutes.
Discounts available for longer rentals or if pool heating is not required (winter).

Property manager

John Melhuish

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Turkish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: The villa is strictly non smoking.

Services and conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Air hockey
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 2,960 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 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

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 1442/AL

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Outstanding Luxury Villa Private Games Room Wifi Ribeira Brava
Outstanding Luxury Villa Private Games Room Wifi
Outstanding Luxury Private Games Room Wifi Ribeira Brava
Outstanding Luxury Private Games Room Wifi
Luxury Villa Private Games Room 160 Degrees sea View Wifi
Luxury Villa Private Games Room 160 Degrees sea View Wifi
Luxury Private Games Room 160 Degrees sea View Wifi

About the area

Map
Ribeira Brava, Madeira

What's nearby

  • Ethnographic Museum of Madeira - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Cabo Girao - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
  • CR7 Museum - 15 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Ponta Do Sol Beach - 16 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Lido Bathing Complex - 16 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪D. Luís - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Don Luis - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Muralha - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Borda d'Agua - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bar Concord - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury Villa With Private Heated Pool, Games Room, 160 degrees sea view, WiFi have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Luxury Villa With Private Heated Pool, Games Room, 160 degrees sea view, WiFi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Villa With Private Heated Pool, Games Room, 160 degrees sea view, WiFi?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Villa With Private Heated Pool, Games Room, 160 degrees sea view, WiFi?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Villa With Private Heated Pool, Games Room, 160 degrees sea view, WiFi located?

This family-friendly Ribeira Brava villa is located by the sea, 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Ethnographic Museum of Madeira, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Ponta Do Sol Beach and Cabo Girao. Church of Our Lady of Light and Beachside Square are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Luxury Villa With Private Heated Pool, Games Room, 160 degrees sea view, WiFi Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 83 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views
This was a great property located at the halfway point of the island so easy to explore either side. Close to a lovely beach and easy sea bathing with lots of shops too. The roads are steep but then they are anywhere in Madeira. Certainly a good workout if you decide to go walking on the numerous paths.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely stunning!
The property was beautiful. Had everything we needed. Games room was good, pool was good, location was stunning! That view……blew me away. Had never been to Madeira, but will certainly be returning. Communication with John was fantastic. We got lost going to the villa after arriving - completely my husbands fault!! Gina’s husband came to the rescue and we followed him to the villa!! Could only happen to us!! 😂 We met Gina on the last day as we were leaving, she was so lovely. Our stay was awesome, we wanted to find time to relax, and we certainly did that. Carlos is a fab local taxi driver. Property is well located for sightseeing and relaxation and a short drive to the town of Funchal. The pool was fine for my boys, 14 & 11. Although it wasn’t a deep pool, which we knew as we had read the details before going, we made up games to play in the pool, and generally soaked up the sun. It was absolutely fine. We have returned wanting to purchase a darts board!!!! And return to Madeira.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aric S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable stay in Madeira
Our family of five stayed for five nights in March. The property was quite large, and accommodated our party easily. Beds were comfortable. Kitchen was well stocked with everything necessary to cook breakfast and simple meals during our stay. The TV and internet worked well. There was a small pool which we did not use, as it was quite cool during our stay, but would be lovely for a dip during the summer. The property is quite high up the mountain, which allows for great views. A car rental is definitely recommended, and secure off street parking is available. Communication with the owner and property manager were quite good. Overall a great stay in Madeira.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie Robertson

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break
Excellent views from Villa. Nice area at pool to sit out and have breakfast and relax. Madeira was beautiful and so different from anywhere else we have been. Driving was “an experience “.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard H., Staffordshire

Liked: Cleanliness
High quality Villa with stunning sea view.
The property is very comfortable and extremely well equiped, even in November the sun was on the patio from 9.30 am till it set. We had a wonderful relaxing 2 weeks.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalia E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Clean property. Comfortable beds, kitchen have everything you need. Pool is too shallow, but will be great for family with small kids.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

jane h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning villa
This property is so amazing. We arrived at night in the dark so it wasn’t until morning that we could see the fabulous view. The house is very well supplied and as an added touch the owner had left us supplies to make a simple dinner. Such a welcome bonus. A little surprised that the beautiful pool is only 3 feet deep. Great for little kiddies!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harish P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Views
The property itself is just as described, very roomy & multi level. There was a nice welcome package with some basic grocery items, unexpected & much appreciated. Two of the bedrooms had balconies which was really nice in the mornings. The kitchen was well equipped and plenty of towels in the bathrooms. We did have some difficulties reaching the manager upon arrival & had to wait around a bit. You definitely need a car to stay in the area, there are a few taxis servicing the area, very limited.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roxana M.

Liked: Cleanliness
This villa is spectacular!
I am so glad that we booked this villa! The view is absolutely spectacular, and the inside of the villa is clean and spacious. Our children loved the pool. The view from 2 of the 3 bedrooms is incredible! The beds were comfortable, the kitchen had everything we needed, and the house was really quiet. John (the host) was very responsive to our questions and offered to extend the checkout time since there was no one else booked the day of our departure. We really appreciated being able to check out without having to rush. This was our family's first visit to Madeira, and we would love to return and stay at this villa again. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaana K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
The villa was very nice and very accurately listed. The sea view terrace with the pool was absolutely great! Location was calm and all worked with the host very well
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Mireille M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Madeira base
great stay with beautiful views! loved the well equipped kitchen and BBQ.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Jacqueline C.

Nice view
The place have a beautiful view, but the property has a problem with ants and a big problem with mold.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Gary L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious accommodations w/ nice view
Nice view with plenty of room for a full family. Appreciated having a dryer since most properties only have a washer only.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

Feroz k.

Disappointed -
POOR MANAGING: We arrived on the Wed 13th July. There was a flight delay and also the car hire took a very long time. By the time I gave our contact a call 30 minutes later than planned, her reaction on the phone was so aggressive, grumpy and not happy at all. She said she would see tomorrow and the next day she cancelled as she was busy with meetings. It would have been good to be shown everything we needed to know about the house that day, beware the service revolves around the property manager schedule and was reactive not proactive. We had a day of cold showers then info came in on how to warm the water. STRESS: A day before our departure I was stressed out by calls at 09:30am telling me to check out - this was a day early!. I explained but she would not listen, she insisted I call John and get him to send her a text. Surely this was her job - no customer service at all - ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS ADDED: During our stay additional I was told warned about over using the electricity and water saying they would charge me for this, which scared me as I had no way of checking or proving what my usage was they could say anything they wanted. They also added that all bins must be emptied and the house be clean. Surely all these conditions should be made clear upfront and not added on to the contract whilst we had already started our stay - to be honest I felt like we were being bullied and could not say anything. POOL: On our arrival I noticed that the pool was not clean, which makes me wonder if it was cleaned before our arrival? The pool was cleaned 2 days before our departure, surely the pool should be cleaned on the day guests check out. Pool was not heated at all and the water was cold. main pool is small and only 0.8m deep RE ELECTRICITY: On Wed 20th the day we were vacating - Electricity kept cutting out. I spent most of the morning running up to the third floor to switch the main switch back on! This was so frustrating and stressful, I thought something major had gone wrong. On the day the family were trying to get ready and shower which also kept cutting out. We had some clothes to wash and dry as well as cook breakfast. The electricity limitation should have been mentioned to me in advance because I would have planned better and not stressed! In the end we couldn't even use the kettle, very disappointed. Beware!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Piotr B., Wroclaw

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location with magnificent view
The property met all the description provided in the booking system. It was very well equiped with all we needed during our stay. The games room was a huge add on. The location was easy to find using the google maps but additionally the directions from the owner helped us to navigate. The view from the terrace and the rooms was amazing. The space outside the property was just right for our family to relax. The water in the pool was nicely heated, however the pool itself is more for cooling down or for little kids to play rather than to be used for swimming due to its depth. There were couple things at the arrival which I wanted to highlight. There was a long list of warnings on the electricity or water use, which we only received with the arrival form emailed to us before the arrival. This made us affraid of what the limitations may man in terms of the stay’s comfort and the total cost. However at the check in we were told to disregard these warnings. This made us completly lost. If only such things were listed in the booking system all the rules of the house were clear upfront. Given we were moving from one location to this property, we requested an early check in, which was impossible due to cleaning, however we were offered to drop our luggage so that we could spend the day on the planned activities. We truly appreciated the flexibility. However when returning later for the formal check in we had to wait 2 hours in front of the property awaiting the manager who had other check ins to make. If only the already established communication channel had been used by the manager, we could have enjoyed the activities or have dinner instead of awaiting the check in till 7 pm. Just minor things to improve and make the stay even more enjoyable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yesh N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Madiera island stay
excellent views and location. all the amenities are adequate and well situated.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice property with incredible view. Property owner and manager were very helpful and responsive
We had a last minute opportunity to visit Madeira and found that this wonderful home was available. So glad we did.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Post-covid Winter Sun
A well appointed property, well located (as long as you have a vehicle!) with stunning sea views.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Daniel J.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little disappointed
Villa was decent quality. Pool was good, more than adequate for our purposes. Pool advertised as heated - it was absolute freezing when we got there. It was also not clean. Luckily pool guys came on the Monday and started the heating and cleaned it. It was unusable for nearly 3 days in reality. After the guys had been it was fine. There was no BBQ even though advertised. We asked rosalina and she said it had broken so they’d taken it away… but not replaced it. Bit odd really. If something breaks it makes sense to replace it. We had to buy a portable BBQ to enjoy lunches around the pool. Disappointing. There was also the most irritating yapping dog that lived next door that literally never stopped barking. Worst of this at 11pm at night and again at 7am in the morning. Relentless. Not the hosts fault but important for prospective guests to know about. It really spoiled our evenings and breakfasts that we hoped to enjoy at pool side. Appears quite negative, but overall the place was comfy and a decent base to go off exploring. Views are astonishing. John, have the dog neutralised, it’s going to cost you a lot of customers.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

christine c., Pittsburgh, PA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous views
Modern home built over 3 levels wonderful unobstructed views from the kitchen living room, patio and bedrooms. A lovely stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

amy p.

Great views! Listing as described. Playroom was a huge hit with our 4 year old.
Everything was clean. Kitchen had all we needed. Views we're amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Karen L.

A lovely villa with great views of the sea
We had a lovely stay. It’s a good location in that you’re in the heart of the community. Car is essential to get around though, the island has lots to offer, you just need enough time to do it all! The villa is well equipped with everything you need to make your stay comfortable.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Nice Villa whith a stunning view
The Villa was the perfect base for our family holiday in April 2018.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Iain I.

Amazing owners
Unfortunately due to the collapse of monarch airlines we were unable to make our stay at this villa. However Mr & Mrs MelHuish were incredibly understanding and helpful. If I get the chance to visit madeira again there's no where else I'd rather stay. Many thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Iris S.

The villa was perfect for our family
The villa was like home from home it has everything you need for a perfect holiday. The pool was ideal for little ones as was the games room. The view is spectacular and a perfect way to watching the sunset. Whilst there were very minor faults this did not in anyway spoil our time here. I would highly recommend this place to anyone and would return here in a heartbeat. Thank you so much Mr and Mrs Melluash
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017