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Cliff Top Villa, Magnificent Seaview | Aquarela

Family-friendly villa in Santa Cruz with a fitness centre

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Perched on the cliff-top, Villa Aquarela offers a serene retreat with panoramic views of the sea. Unwind in the newly refurbished private heated swimming pool or explore the nearby Garajau pebble beach and 'Cristo Rei' - Statue of Christ. With a games room, fitness area, and spacious living spaces, this villa is perfect for relaxation and entertainment.

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

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4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 82153 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Cliff Top Villa, Magnificent Seaview | Aquarela

Family-friendly villa in Santa Cruz with a fitness centre
Along with a fitness centre, this smoke-free villa has laundry facilities and an arcade/games room. Other amenities include a garden and barbecues. The villa has 4 bedrooms and offers a DVD player and a balcony. A kitchen comes with a fridge and an oven, and guests will also find upscale touches, such as a private pool and a fireplace.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this villa offers private pools and fireplaces. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Kitchens offer fridges, microwaves, kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

Televisions come with DVD players and video game consoles. Business-friendly amenities include desks, computer monitors and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board.

Recreational amenities at the villa include a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Pool loungers
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video game console

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Table tennis
  • Water skiing 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: 2,153 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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 01934/AL

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

1450443

About the area

Located in Santa Cruz, this villa is near the beach. Laurisilva of Madeira and Ponta da Oliveira reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Madeira Botanical Garden and Complexo Balnear Barreirinha. Travelling with kids? Consider Jardins do Palheiro, or check out an event or a game at Madeira Stadium. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as waterskiing. Visit our Santa Cruz travel guide
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Garajau, Madeira

What's nearby

  • Ponta da Oliveira which includes mountains and general coastal views
    Ponta da Oliveira
    9 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Garajau Cable Car
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cristo Rei
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Palheiro Golfe
    2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Pinnacle Viewpoint
    3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Grill Traineira Steakhouse
    4 min drive
  • Bar Cristo Rei do Garajau
    8 min walk
  • Frango da Guiia 2
    7 min walk
  • Tabaca
    4 min drive
  • Cafe do Jardim
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cliff Top Villa, Magnificent Seaview | Aquarela pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cliff Top Villa, Magnificent Seaview | Aquarela?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cliff Top Villa, Magnificent Seaview | Aquarela?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cliff Top Villa, Magnificent Seaview | Aquarela?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cliff Top Villa, Magnificent Seaview | Aquarela located?

This family-friendly Santa Cruz villa is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Garajau Cable Car, Cristo Rei and Road of Christ the King. Ponta da Oliveira and Palheiro Golfe are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Cliff Top Villa, Magnificent Seaview | Aquarela Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

P S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just Perfect!

One of the best villas we’ve ever stayed in. Perfect for a family gathering with large spacious social spaces. Amazing views, garden, rooms and location. We couldn’t fault this villa and hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nev H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property

We stayed here for a week in August, 2 adults and 2 teenagers and had a great time. The property is very spacious and comfortably has space for 6 if it’s full, there are loads of places to relax, whether inside, outside in the shade or sun. Pool is great and views to the ocean are amazing. The walk up to Garajau is around 10 minutes, with a variety of restaurants, small supermarket and greengrocers. We also used the Bolt app to get a taxi into Funchal is often under €10, and apart from Sunday morning which took a little longer - had cars available no longer than 15 mins. Fully recommend, and hope to make it back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

A great villa on a beautiful island.

A fabulous villa, clean,tidy and well maintained with everything you could possibly need provided for you. Positioned with an easy walk into the local shops and restaurants, so although we had a car we seldom used it on an evening. Would definitely recommend this villa.

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfekt

Super schönes Haus mit fantastischen Ausblick. Kommunikation mit den Vermieter war top. Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Henrik A.

Storslået udsigt og skønt hus

Fantastisk beliggenhed, fredeligt, men samtidig i gå afstand til restauranter. Meget stor og flot villa, rent og pænt og med dejlig pool, udekøkken og skøn terrasse med storslået udsigt over havet.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Jan B., UK

A perfect holiday home.

We were two couples so villa size was a little overwhelming. For a family with kids it would be magical. Sadly weather not warm enough to use pool since we are wimps! Our absolute joy was the outside space and the glorious view and sunsets over the ocean. Location was good, mainly quiet area apart from the dog choir at night ! We only ever managed to get the bus once to Funchal it was really scary ! Taxis from outside hotel Dom Pedro and the whole island were very reasonable and a great way to see the island. Eating out locally was good. The villa was spotless & well managed, transfers excellent, contact with team easy and effective. Would definitely return. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia R.

Wonderful villa with great view

We had a perfect week in this wonderful and very well equipped villa. We loved the great view from all rooms onto the Atlantic Ocean and we liked the balconys , terraces , we very much enjoyed the pool! The children liked the games room. The villa Aquarela is the perfect place for a relaxing holiday! We would highly recommend it!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gilles A.

Villa Aquarella

Bonjour, Voilà maintenant près d'une semaine que nous sommes rentrés sans encombre chez nous et je voudrais vous remercier pour la qualité des prestations que votre agence nous a fournies. En effet que ce soit pour le transfert de l'aéroport, la mise à disposition à une heure tardive de la maison très confortable, la propreté dans laquelle nous l'avons trouvée, la parfaite concordance avec la description et les images sur le site internet, la réactivité à régler au plus vite les petits problèmes constatés, la facilité de location du véhicule et son prix tout compris, tout a été parfait. Merci encore et bonne continuation Bien cordialement, G.André
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dorte Jarnbak J.

Perfect house in a good location

The house was even better and bigger, than we expected from the pictures. We were 6 adults, we used and enjoyed every corner of the spacy house. Preheated pool was a must for us, and it worked perfectly. Linda, who meet us at the house, was very kind and helpful. Big sunny barbeque area. Everything just modern and in good condition. Highly recommended.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Charlie R.

Ocean front villa - Garajau, Madeira

This villa was as described. It is spacious, but also has quiet comfortable areas to relax. Everywhere was clean and beautifully presented. The kitchen is well equipped; we stayed for 2 weeks and used most of the domestic appliances including the cooker and washing machine. There is a games room downstairs with snooker and I recommend the table football...great fun! The views are simply breathtaking, with nothing to obscure the gorgeous blue sea. The pool was clean and maintained and the gardens appear to have recently had newly planted flowers and shrubs. . Each terrace is a delight to use and the owners have put a lot of thought into providing the essentials for their visitors. It is about a 10 min walk to the shops and restaurants which cater for your every need. We found the local bakery and coffee bars offered delicious cakes bread etc. The restaurants in Garajau are of a high standard with a good selection of fresh fish + meat. We used both the bus and taxis with ease and found local people helpful and friendly. The owner has a handbook which was very useful. I would recommend this villa the location is excellent and the facilities made our stay in Madeira a delight.

10/10 Excellent

Alain B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025