Cottages in Gaula

We had a wonderful week at Villa Hansen; Jan was so welcoming and the property is in a lovely quiet location, just a short walk to a fabulous local bakery, supermarkets, and a range of restaurants and bars. It's about a 20 min walk down to the Cristo Rei statue and the cable car to Garajau beach, which is great for snorkeling (would definitely advise beach shoes as it's a pebbly beach). It's a great base for exploring other areas in the east of the island; we took a bus from Funchal back to the villa which took about 20 mins, but for further exploration you need a car/uber/taxi. In terms of the facilities, the villa has everything you need; we had a mixture of going out for meals and cooking for a couple of the nights. The kids fell in love with the pool, which has an amazing view of the sea, and they also enjoyed the ping pong table. Jan was also on hand to answer any questions we had and arranged transfers to and from the property; we subsequently booked an island tour with Rui, the man who collected us from the airport, and we can't recommend that highly enough - we toured the east of the island and it was a day we'll never forget. All in all, a fabulous week and we can't wait to come back and visit Madeira and Villa Hansen again!

Loved the size of the property for my 4 adult size kids and myself and my husband. I loved the location over the snack bar - coffee was excellent and very reasonable prices . Loved the location close enough to walk to Santa Cruz and a slightly longer walk to Machico. Host was very friendly and helpful

Beautiful home and amazing views. Comfortable and spacious. Quiet. Clean. A little far from activities. Great views to wake up to!

Location: Located well for public transport to airport and funchal. Room: Superb. Simply great. Facilities: Excellent. Pool was great. Laundry was great. Secure. Useful guidebook in the room. Staff: excellent. No reception but Bruno very helpful via booking.com. Carina, the housekeeper was very friendly and very helpful. Cleanliness: Superb (there are some friendly cats)

I absolutely recommend this place. The owner is kind, respectful, and available. The place is gorgeous and VERY clean. You will be amazed by the beautiful surroundings and views. You also have parking available. I would stay there if I go again.

We LOVED staying here. What a dream! So relaxing to hangout by the pool with your own sauna and steam room! The fire and blankets were a nice cozy touch and the rooms were so beautiful The design and decor of the house was so nice ! The view and location were great. We rented a car and it was a quick 7 min drive to the airport. Absolutely recommend staying here and we will be back! Thank you João!

The apartment was super clean, peaceful and quiet place, nice and helpful owner, oh, and the view from the terrace was beautiful.

We recently had the pleasure of staying at Half Gate Villa in Gaula, Madeira, and it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. From the very warm welcome by Hendrique to the exceptional quality of the property, everything reflects care, taste and attention to detail. The villa is near-new, beautifully designed and offers a level of comfort that truly makes it feel like a home away from home. With three luxurious bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, elegant living spaces, and a superb outdoor area including a heated swimming pool and BBQ, the property is perfectly suited for both relaxation and entertaining. For anyone looking for a high-end stay in Madeira, I can wholeheartedly recommend Half Gate Villa. A truly excellent host and an exceptional property.

Identical to what you get in pictures, very kind hosts. Helped us a lot with our check in and check out, only downfall is that it’s a little isolated. If you have a car rented or wouldn’t mind paying for an uber/bolt to go back and forth then it’s PERFECT.

Nice views and comfortable seating.

It was exactly as described. It was exceptionally clean and beautifully appointed. I travelled with my daughter and we felt safe and secure here. There is also a private parking area with electric gate so the whole place was private and secure.

It has every amenity you could need. It was secure and has amazing views. Kitchen is stocked with upscale equipment and the pool is a real treat.

Everything in the property is brand new. The house is very cozy. We enjoyed our stay. The hosts were very polite and friendly