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.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
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
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)
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
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 Pinnacle Viewpoint are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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Cliff Top Villa, Magnificent Seaview | Aquarela Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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.
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.
Nev H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Sandra S.
8 Dec 2015
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.
Super schönes Haus mit fantastischen Ausblick. Kommunikation mit den Vermieter war top. Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder.
Sandra R.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Henrik A.
18 Feb 2019
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.
Henrik A.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Jan B.
9 Feb 2019
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
Jan B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Cornelia R.
1 Dec 2017
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!
Cornelia R.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Gilles A.
7 May 2016
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
Gilles A.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Dorte Jarnbak J.
12 Jan 2016
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.
Dorte Jarnbak J.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Charlie R.
8 May 2013
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.