Self-Catering Accommodations in Camacha

I love everything about this property. The casitas have everything you need and are incredibly comfortable. The staff is excellent with great service and Sofia is very responsive to WhatsApp messages. There is truly no other place on the island of Madeira I would even consider staying after experiencing Valle Paraizo.

Amazing property, exceptional hosts(Filomena & Pedro) & lovely staff. Pedro is an avid gardener & it shows. Very clean little Casa, well equipped, good breakfast ingredients (self cooking). Also very close to a levada for walks. My only regret is that we only stayed here 3 nights.

Our host, Filipe, was very kind and took time to tell us about the local area and Madeira. There was a book with maps and tips as well. He also left a large loaf of fresh baked bread and some eggs from the chickens who roamed the farm. To top it all off, he was able to arrange for our laundry to be done the last full day we were there, even though it was a national holiday! Here is a link to an article my wife wrote about our time here: https://open.substack.com/pub/loriroach/p/island-fever-at-the-worlds-best-island?r=2ec0er&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

The cottage is set on beautifully landscaped and maintained grounds. From the front door and windows you can see the sheep next door grazing. It is quiet, yet getting to the hikes and funchel are easy. It is relaxing, very very clean and filled with lots of niceties such as a fireplace with logs and firestarter, kitchen with dishes, cookware, tea, milk, etc. It was hard to leave. The owner is also very nice to communicate with-very clear instructions.

Great location, very spacious apartment. Great for a company of friends

Perfect view, staff is really nice. Clean and cosy rooms

Beautiful Villa overlooking the ocean. High upon a hill, front deck was our spot for morning coffee and watching planes land. This Villa has everything you could want for an extended stay. Beautifully appointed, wide open spaces, great kitchen. The bedrooms have big closets, great views of the ocean and comfy beds. The tile work in the bathrooms a plus. Attention to detail and cleanliness of the property was spot on. We loved the hot tub in the early morning and after a long day of hiking and touring, Easy access on and off the highway. We took a private tour with Duarte to the West end of the island and had a blast for 7 hours as he stopped at lots of areas and took great care to show us places otherwise unseen. Don’t miss the bird sanctuary, go early during your stay as you will most likely want to go again. We also booked a whale dolphin sunset trip, what a fun evening with lots of Dolphins happy to put on a show! Santa Cruz is 5 minutes from the Villa and downtown Funchal 15 minutes. If you are an avid hiker you’re in luck! Also, a trip over to Porto Santo is a must see as the beach is wonderful with the healing sands and the water calm and warm. Their is a grocery store right down the hill from the Villa that has everything you need to stock your kitchen for your stay. Having a washer and dryer was super and appreciated. Enjoy your stay, relax and explore.

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!

The village is beautiful and the clubhouse was fabulous.

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

This is one of those places where staying there genuinely felt like living a dream. The ocean views were absolutely spectacular and made us happy every single day. Waking up to the sea and enjoying the peaceful surroundings was something truly special. The apartment had such a relaxing atmosphere that it was hard to leave. The host was incredibly organized and helpful throughout our stay. Even though we had planned our trip around Madeira quite well in advance, he still gave us lots of great recommendations, including the best places to visit, how to get there, and which hikes were worth doing. He was also very attentive during our stay, checking whether we needed any extra cleaning and even helping us with parking. It really felt like he cared about making our stay as easy and enjoyable as possible.