• Entire home
  • 538 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
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Set in Fajã da Ovelha, Casa Formiga features accommodations with barbecue facilities, free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a shared kitchen. Guests staying at this holiday home have access to a terrace. This holiday home is fitted with 2 bedrooms, a satellite flat-screen TV, and a kitchen. The holiday home offers a children's playground. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Funchal and São Vicente are 27 mi from Casa Formiga. Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport is 38 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.3
High score for Fajã da Ovelha
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  • Yvonne
    Germany Germany
    Beautiful little house with astonishing view. Plenty of space inside with a master bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and dining area downstairs, and an upstairs area with two additional beds, sofa and working desk. The house is fully equipped with...
  • Lina
    Lithuania Lithuania
    Just amazing place! Little private house with two bedrooms, bathroom and kitchen (don't know why it's writen "shared"). And it looks better than in pictures. Don't know what else to say, as this place is just perfect. And of course clean and with...
  • Jon
    United States of America United States of America
    Gabriel is a terrific host. We were greeted by flowers, fruit, water, and milk. Visiting with him about the home and his farm was charming.

Hosted by Rui Agriao

9.6
9.6
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Rui Agriao
Casa Formiga is a small and traditional Madeiran house that was recently remodeled in order to provide all the modern comfort to our guests. The property has more than 60 years and it was also used for winemaking. Its decor reminds us of that period but also has a modern twist. It is an ideal place for people that wish to have a quiet stay, relax, be in touch with nature, see breath-taking views and enjoy a great time in the rural areas of Madeira Island, being close to one amazing "levada". All the areas of the property can be used freely. The big outdoor space allows our guests to rest outside and do other activities with friends or relatives. It is ideal to enjoy the pleasant and mild climate of Madeira Island all year around and watch stunning sunsets. It is also great for children to play outside, since the whole property is totally closed, providing all the safety. If you wish, you may also bring your beloved pets.
I was born and raised in Madeira. However, I have lived abroad and came in touch with different cultures. I have studied a lot of subjects related to tourism as languages, marketing, business management, culture, and communication. I am young, open minded, responsible and assertive. This property was my grandmother's former house. As she passed away in 2015, we felt the need to remodel it by keeping its original roots, but not forgetting a modern touch.
Although Casa Formiga is located in an isolated area, the village of Fajã da Ovelha is a place with great cultural and natural heritage ready to be explored. Close to the property, there is a levada that can lead you towards Prazeres/Calheta (East) or Ponta do Pargo (West) with stunning views over the untouched nature and the traditional agricultural fields of Madeira. Further down the property, you may experience one of the oldest rock pathways of the village that will lead you to the southern part of Fajã da Ovelha with stunning views over the ocean, guiding you to the village's eighteenth-century church.
Languages spoken: German,English,French,Portuguese

Area info

Amenities of Casa Formiga
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Blu-ray player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Video
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Room Amenities
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnecting room(s) available
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Common Areas
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Game room
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Services & Extras
  • Wake-up service
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Detached
Transportation
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Car rental
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Strollers
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Evening entertainment
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Playground
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry
Business Facilities
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Shops
  • Hair/Beauty salon
Miscellaneous
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Portuguese

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Casa Formiga of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

License number: 31036/AL

FAQs about Casa Formiga

  • Casa Formiga offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Game room
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Windsurfing
    • Evening entertainment

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Casa Formiga on this page.

  • The prices at Casa Formiga may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Casa Formiga is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Casa Formiga has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Casa Formiga can accommodate this group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Casa Formiga is 2,950 feet from the center of Fajã da Ovelha. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Casa Formiga on this page.

  • Yes, Casa Formiga is popular with guests booking family stays.