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Villa Luz: between Serra and the Sea - Free Wifi

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Property grounds
Exterior
Aerial view
Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, travel cot, Internet, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8700 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Ocean view
    Ocean view

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 Luz: between Serra and the Sea - Free Wifi

Magnificent detached house of modern lines implanted in land with garden composed of fruit trees, centenarian oaks and benefitting from a great solar exposition.
The construction is recent, using materials of good quality, highlighting the functionality and comfort, as well as a great luminosity inside.
It has three bedrooms with private bathrooms and a common bathroom, large common room, furnished and with Led TV, kitchen equipped with all necessary utensils and appliances, laundry, barbecue and garage.
It is situated in an extremely quiet and quiet place, served by access to the city and to motorway connections.
It has a superb view of both the mountains and the sea, making it the ideal place for lovers of nature and tranquility.
We also note that by car, we are only 10 minutes from the golf course in Santo António da Serra, Madeira Airport 10 minutes, 7 minutes from the motorway and 5 minutes from the center of Santa Cruz.

Property manager

José Luz

Languages

English, French, Portuguese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

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

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 7,535 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

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
This property accepts cash
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 26994/AL

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Villa Luz Between Serra Sea Free Wifi Santa Cruz
Villa Luz Between Serra Sea Free Wifi Santa Cruz
Villa Luz Between Serra Sea Free Wifi
Villa Luz Between Serra the Sea Free Wifi
Luz Between Serra Sea Free Wifi Santa Cruz
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Villa Luz: Between Serra and the Sea - Free Wifi Santa Cruz
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About the area

Map
Santa Cruz, Madeira Region

What's nearby

  • Palmeiras Beach - 9 min drive
  • Santo da Serra Golf Club - 10 min drive
  • Machico Beach - 15 min drive
  • Madeira Botanical Garden - 18 min drive
  • Funchal Farmers Market - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taberna do Petisco - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Alameda - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cassianos Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Doce Satisfação - Padaria e Pastelaria, Unipessoal - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bilheteira - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Luz: between Serra and the Sea - Free Wifi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Luz: between Serra and the Sea - Free Wifi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Luz: between Serra and the Sea - Free Wifi?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Villa Luz: between Serra and the Sea - Free Wifi located?

Situated in the mountains, this villa is within 3 miles (5 km) of Palmeiras Beach, Santo da Serra Golf Club and Quinta Da Junta. Santo da Serra Market is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) away.

Villa Luz: between Serra and the Sea - Free Wifi Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home with great views.
Host was amazing and can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply the best in Madeira
I cannot emphasise what an AMAZING time we had in Madeira at Villa Luz. The views from the villa were breathtaking….the villa was huge and impeccably clean. Marte and Jose were the best hosts we could gave hoped for. Marte speaks fluent English and Jose speaks very well too (much better than my Portuguese!) Jose met us at our car hire place so we could follow him to the villa for the first time, thank you Jose (you do need a car for this villa if you plan to explore). Marte and Jose also took us to the supermarket for our first shop, just what we needed. Marte gave us lots of tips and advice for our stay, nothing was too much trouble. I won’t lie, the hills are steep in places (all over the island if go away from the coast) and a bit scary at first but you get used to it and there is very little traffic on the roads in this area so you can take your time. This villa is ideal if you want to be away from the hustle and bustle of Funchal and want a perfect base to explore this beautiful island. I would not hesitate to recommend Villa Luz and we will be back asap….can’t wait!
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Manon L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beau moment passé en famille
Vue splendide, hôtes très sympathiques, serviables et attachants. Plein de belles recommandations et grande disponibilité. Nous avons beaucoup aimé notre séjour. Nous recommandons cette belle maison.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely clean property with stunning views
A lovely, spotlessly clean property. Martha was very helpful with any information we asked of her as well as providing suggestions. Lovely views of both the mountains and sea. Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S., Addlestone

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa Luz, Madeira, March 2023
We were met by the owner Marta who very kindly walked us thru' the accomodation and explained the in's & out's for us. The property was lovely and very spacious for 2 and could very easily take more. Every thing was very clean and the kitchen well stocked. Marta kept in contact to make sure we were ok and even suggested some trips. If we return to Madeira, we will certainly try to re-book this property. Marta even came to see us off on the last morning. Highly, highly recommended accomodation.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eddie S., Kailua

Liked: Cleanliness
Breathtaking Views
Nothing can really prepare you for how breathtaking the views are from Villa Luz. The altitude is disorienting whether you're looking at the vast open ocean to the south or the deep valley to the west with terraced farms and gorgeous homes. We hiked the levada which is adjacent to the property for about two miles, mostly level. Good restaurants are 8 minutes away, either down in Santa Cruz or, our preference, Santo da Serra. The interior of the home is large and very comfortable. Marta and Jose were perfect hosts, full of good information, and nearby in case we had any needs. When I return to Madeira I'm staying here again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adil A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous villa with the most helpful Hosts
Marta and Jose are very generous hosts . The villa has such amazing views and facilities that we would throughly recommend it. Marta so kindly came tothe airport to show us the way to the villa which helped us very much overcome our anxiety about driving the hills of Madeira. We loved the amazing views, luxuries of the villa and the fresh mountain air. The fruits from their organic farm which is close by were so flavoursome we brought some back home. Marta also helped us with booking our return covid test close by. Without a doubt Madeira and Villa Luz is the best place to holiday during these covid times.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jim and Lori M., Tampa Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Coming to where it all started
Have to say start out by saying what great host Jose and Marta were. Great communication through the entire process. This was a trip 2 years in the making and they were instrumental in making sure it went of without a hitch. The trip was an effort to come to the home of our grandparents to see were they were born and raised. They offered to come and pick us up at the airport for no charge, Jose was gracious enough to take us to the grocery store upon our arrival and wait for us. House was immaculate and very well kept. Surrounding area was quite and soothing. Access to transportation was plentiful and simple to arrange. There were five people in our group and still had plenty of room at the house. If your going to stay for any length of time, renting a car might be a good option. Marta was very accessible and informative about the area. She was also a godsend when it came to assisting with our exit COVID test. We were having issues basically due to the language difference and she was willing to contact them on our behalf and help us in getting it scheduled. Definitely will be our place of choice the next time we come back. Thanks for you hospitality and friendship. Lori, Janice, Debbie, Erin and Caroline from Florida
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela T.

Wonderful place for a holiday
This is a great house with fantastic views. Our hosts were friendly and welcoming and Martha speaks English very well. The house was very clean and the rooms are huge. Anybody staying in the winter or early spring should consider paying for heating, as it is not included.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stefan D.

Spacious well equipped property with wonderful views
The house nestles into the hillside high in the hills above Santa Cruz which means there are wonderful views of the sea and terraced valley with its high waterfallls and wild flowers. The owners fruit farm is also visible. Here they grow many varieties of sub tropical fruits including anonas, lemon, lime, banana etc. The house is very comfortable and well equipped with a large covered parking area and large garden. The young couple that own the property were very friendly and helpful. They advised us on local markets, the best routes and all the other details that make a good stay into a superb stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Johan B., Nieuwe Pekela

Heerlijk huis, zeer gastvrije eigenaren.
Heerlijke week gehad in villa Luz. Ruim huis en alles aanwezig wat je nodig hebt. Groot terras, loopt van de voorkant naar de zijkant waardoor er altijd keus is voor zitten in de zon of in de schaduw. En het uitzicht....adembenemend ! Zee aan de ene kant, bergen aan de andere kant. Vanwege de ligging, in de bergen en niet in een plaatsje , is een auto noodzakelijk. Martha en José , bedankt voor het vele, heerlijke fruit en alle uitleg. Jullie zijn een geweldige gastvrouw en gastheer. Wij vonden het een plezier om jullie te lontmoeten. Wij komen graag een keer terug en maken dan graag gebruik van het aanbod om in jullie boomgaard te kijken.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Niels A., Risskov

Excellent house and extremely kind owners
We have just spent two weeks in Villa Luz and enjoyed every minut. The house is fairly new, very clean and with all you need to stay away from home. The view to the sea and the beautiful valley is breathtaking. You can walk along a levada just in front of the house up the valley to an interesting old Roman bridge. The owners Jose and Marta are extremely kind and helpful. Jose even took us to a big supermarket the first day, showed us Santa Cruz and the neighborhood and invited us to see his fields full of organic, tropical fruit. During our stay we did not buy any fruit - all was delivered by Jose and Marta which was very kind and appreciated. It certainly is a house and place we can recommend to everybody!
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2017

10/10 Excellent

anne-marie s.

The property was perfect in every way - spacious and very well equipped to cater for all our needs.
We had a fantastic golfing holiday which was made all the more special due to the kindness and warmth of Jose and Marta, the owners. The villa was so fantastic we only went out one night because everything we needed was at our temporary home and the views we too gorgeous to miss - the photos could never do them justice. The bed was great quality so we slept well and the kitchen and utility room had everything we needed for our stay. It made a big difference that Marta provided some essentials to eat and drink as our flight was quite late in the evening. Also Jose took us straight to the big supermarket to buy essentials and not-so-essentials (wine!) I'm very glad we hired a car as it would have been quite a climb up the hill on foot. The undercover parking ensured the car was in shade so cool when not in use. The villa was beautifully clean and tidy without being clinical - a perfect balance of homeliness without the feel of being in someone else's home. We can't wait to return next year and would not stay anywhere else now that we've experienced the best. Some may see the lack of eating places within walking distance an issue but we loved the tranquility. Thanks to Jose, Marta and of course the beautiful Luzia
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Anna Hilda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house
Goed fijn huis ruim
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Viel Platz für Zwei
Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt vom 16.04. bis 23.04.2024. Die Aussicht ist schön. Das Haus ist 10 Autominuten vom Flughafen entfernt am oberen Ende von Santa Cruz. Durch die wenigen Flugbewegungen am Tag, ist Fluglärm jedoch kein Thema. Die Anfahrt zum Haus ist nichts für ängstliche Fahrer, da teilweise sehr steil. Das Einzige was uns gefehlt hat, waren brauchbare Gartenmöbel mit Sitzkissen. Es gibt zwar Holzbänke und Klappstühle, aber nichts bequemes zum draußen Sitzen, wenn man deutsche Maßstäbe ansetzt. Die Vermieterin, Marta, gestattet das Pflücken von Bananen und Zitronen aus dem kleinen Garten. Und ganz besonders liebenswert: eine kleine, braune, verschmuste, verfressene und völlig verflöhte Hündin, die uns mehrmals täglich besucht hat. Insgesamt ist das Haus uneingeschränkt zu empfehlen.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reinhard B., BREMEN

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderbares Hsus
Ein wunderbares, grosses modernes Haus: auf dem Bergkammm gelegen mit Blick in die Berge und aufs Meer. Die umlaufende Terrasse (immer Sonne/Schatte) und das sehr grosszügige Wohnzimmer bringen Entspannung. Der Induktionsherd wertet die Küche auf. Sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Vermieter. Wir hoffen, demnächst wieder.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonas S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastische Aussicht
Die Anfahrt ist - wie für Madeira durchaus üblich - ein Abenteuer für sich, welches sich aber lohnt. Die Aussicht ist fantastisch, sowohl auf das Meer als auch in das Tal an dem die Wohnung liegt. Marta versorgt einen mit hilfreichen Tipps und Empfehlungen, z.B. eine entspanntere Route als Alternative zur Google Maps "der kürzeste Weg ist der beste Weg"-Route. Flugzeuge hört man keine, aber keine Sorge, der Hahn sorgt dafür das man nicht verschläft ;) tl;dr: Super Aussicht, freundliche Gastgeber, sehr zu Empfehlen
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfekt
Das Haus ist riesig, sehr gepflegt und mit allem was man benötigt ausgestattet. Da die Terrasse nahezu einmal um das Haus rum geht, hat man immer die Möglichkeit einen Schatten-/Sonnenplatz zu finden. Die Kommunikation lief einwandfrei und sehr freundlich! Die Anfahrt ist für Madeira normal und mit ein wenig Übung und Mut problemlos. Alles in allem zu 100% zu empfehlen!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marisa d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Una casa para disfrutar
Villa Luz es muy bonita y espaciosa, con un salón muy grande y una magnífica terraza desde donde se disfrutan una preciosas vistas del mar y la montaña, ya que la casa está situada a gran altura. Marta ha sido muy amable y nos ha conseguido todo lo que le hemos solicitado.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Marion B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Zeer ruime rustig gelegen vakantiewoning
Verhuur woning verliep allemaal heel soepel. We werden heel hartelijk ontvangen door Martha en José.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annett T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Traumhaftes Haus
Das schöne, sehr große Haus liegt herrlich am Hang mit einem sagenhaften Blick zum Meer und in die Natur. Es ist sehr ruhig gelegen. Martha (Vermieterin) ist unglaublich freundlich und hilfsbereit. Sie brachte uns mehrfach leckeres, frisches Obst vorbei. Das Haus ist sehr sauber und die Betten sind super bequem. Es gibt keine Heizung. Aber man kann gegen eine Gebühr eine kleine Elektroheizung dazu bekommen. Wir haben keine Heizung gebraucht. Es gibt 4 großzügige Bäder mit Dusche, Duschgel, vielen Handtüchern und ausreichend Toilettenpapier.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denize K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Erholung Madeira
Wir waren sehr begeistert von der Ferienwohnung und der Lage. Es ist Erholung pur. Viel Platz und ein großartiger Ausblick. Die Vermieter Marta und José sind unglaublich gastfreundlich und wirklich sehr bemüht den Aufenthalt so angenehm wie möglich zu machen. Wir kommen gerne jeder Zeit wieder. PS. Die Nähe zum Flughafen ist kein Problem. Es ist eher spannend. Man nimmt es kaum war.
Stayed 18 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Markus B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Viel Platz für Ruhe und Erholung
Das Haus hat wirklich viel Platz, 3 separate Schlafzimmer mit jeweils eigenem Bad/WC plus 4. Bad/WC, großes Wohnzimmer, geräumige Küche und im Anbau Waschmaschine und großer Grill; Sonnenterrasse mit Liegestühlen und Tisch. Marta und Jose, die Vermieter, sind sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Bezüglich der Anfahrt: die meisten umliegenden Straßen wurden gerade frisch asphaltiert und sind gut befahrbar. Das Steilstück lässt sich auch mit Kleinwagen im 1. Gang und Klimaanlage aus(!) gut bewältigen. Es gibt auf Madeira viele ähnlich steile Straßen... Wir haben uns hier 2 Wochen sehr wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

yann b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superbe maison
La maison est superbe et totalement conforme aux photos et au descriptif. C'est très spacieux, salles de bain dans chaque chambre, très grand salon et une terrasse immense avec vue sur la mer ainsi que la vallée environnante. Marta et José sont des hôtes très sympathiques, toujours prêts à vous rendre service si besoin. Ils sont d'ailleurs venus nous chercher à 2h du matin à l’aéroport suite à un souci d'avion. En résumé, une location superbe à recommander!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Veronika L.

Liked: Cleanliness
tolles Haus in ruhiger Lage
Unsere Sorge wegen der Nähe zum Flughafen war völlig unbegründet. Wenn überhaupt, kann man ab und zu den Start der Flugzeuge für sehr kurze Zeit hören. Da das Haus direkt an einem Taleinschnitt mit fantastischer Aussicht liegt (vom Flughafen abgewandt), waren die Hunde und Hühner der umliegenden Häuser deutlich lauter. Allerdings sollte man sich für die Anfahrt mit einem Mietauto nicht unbedingt das schwächste Modell aussuchen, denn auch die "flache" Straße birgt eine sehr steile Passage. Unser gemieteter Opel Adam schaffte die Auffahrt laut Navi (steile Variante) mit drei Personen und Gepäck beim ersten Mal leider nicht, sodass wir aussteigen mussten. Ohne Gepäck und mit einem bisserl Übung ging es dann aber. Die Vermieter sind super nett und haben uns gleich mit ein paar sehr guten Tipps für besondere Veranstaltungen versorgt. Danke nochmal hierfür. Diese hätten wir sonst wohl nicht erlebt. Das Haus selbst ist sehr sauber und mit allem ausgestattet, was man braucht. Man kann hier also tatsächlich gut kochen. Auch stehen in der Küche grundsätzlich Dinge wie Salz, Pfeffer, Gewürze, Öl usw. zur Verfügung. Diese werden auch von den Vermietern regelmäßig kontrolliert, so dass keine abgelaufenen Lebensmittel vorhanden sind. Wir hatten eine wirklich tolle Zeit dort und werden wohl nicht das letzte Mal dort gewesen sein.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019