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Our top choices for Santa Cruz holiday rentals

1. Garajau Madeira Hotel

Garajau Madeira Hotel
3.0 star property
Santa Cruz
7.4 out of 10, Good, (500 reviews)
"Definitely a dated place, but great accommodations and LOVED the pool. Staff was also super friendly! "
United States
Courtney
The price is HK$1,065
HK$1,144 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Garajau Madeira Hotel

2. CASAS DO LARANJO- Cottages Infinity Pool by brugrani

CASAS DO LARANJO- Cottages Infinity Pool by brugrani
3.0 star property
Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (5 reviews)
"The house itself was beautiful and the host along with the housekeeper were very responsive. The pool was not heated as indicated in description. We enjoyed freshly baked bread the host provided during our stay. The bathroom sometimes had a sewer smell and required us to open and air the house out. They will be correcting the plumbing issue that resulted in fresh water flow from the toilet during our stay. They were very responsive in the clean up. "
United States
Chathurani
CASAS DO LARANJO- Cottages Infinity Pool by brugrani

3. Falesia Gardens

Falesia Gardens
4.0 star property
Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (12 reviews)
"Spacious property, all facilities, wonderful hosts"
United Kingdom
Susan
The price is HK$1,557
HK$1,655 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug
Falesia Gardens

4. Quinta de Santo António da Serra

Quinta de Santo António da Serra
3.0 star property
Santa Cruz
6.8 out of 10, (16 reviews)
"Excellent environment, beautiful place , very helpful staff and owner, highly recommended "
Canada
Tak
The price is HK$1,236
HK$1,321 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug
Quinta de Santo António da Serra

5. Encanto Santa Cruz

Encanto Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
Encanto Santa Cruz

6. Apartment 'Casa Da Vila' with Sea View, Balcony and Wi-Fi

Apartment 'Casa Da Vila' with Sea View, Balcony and Wi-Fi
Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Incroyable appartement en plein coeur de la ville de santa cruz qui a été un coup de coeur dans notre séjour. Je recommande fortement. On entend les avions atterrir mais pour nous ça l’a été une source d’entretien. "
Canada
diego s.
The price is HK$3,288
HK$3,324 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug
Apartment 'Casa Da Vila' with Sea View, Balcony and Wi-Fi

7. Little country cottage, quiet, peaceful, walk to golf, SLEEPS 3

Little country cottage, quiet, peaceful, walk to golf, SLEEPS 3
Santa Cruz
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (19 reviews)
"A very peaceful location with great proximity to the airport and near a pleasant village. It is a tidy and compact cottage that was perfect for our family and Patricia was very helpful. It was pleasant to sit outside the cottage and enjoy the lush greenery. It's best not to let kids wander up the driveway toward the main house as there are large guard dogs that can surprise you."
United States
Jennifer M.
The price is HK$972
HK$1,448 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Little country cottage, quiet, peaceful, walk to golf, SLEEPS 3

8. In the centre, with balcony - Santa Cruz II

In the centre, with balcony - Santa Cruz II
Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Alles so wie in der Beschreibung der Wohnung vorgefunden. Bestens. "
Germany
Regina H.
The price is HK$3,253
HK$4,081 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
In the centre, with balcony - Santa Cruz II

9. Pia's Place - Apt with sea view

Pia's Place - Apt with sea view
Caniço
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"Wonderful apartment, beautiful sights on the sea, very comfortable with two sleeping rooms and two bathrooms which is good for a family with young adult children."
United States
Fedor V.
The price is HK$990
HK$1,826 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Pia's Place - Apt with sea view

10. Magos Sunrise - Apt with sea view

Magos Sunrise - Apt with sea view
Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Great views with a comfortable apartment. Within walking distance to the beach, restaurants, and minimal shopping. I hope you like hills. If you do, this location is a must."
United States
George H.
The price is HK$1,687
HK$2,312 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Magos Sunrise - Apt with sea view

11. Apartment 'Ocean Cliff' with Sea View, Balcony and Wi-Fi

Apartment 'Ocean Cliff' with Sea View, Balcony and Wi-Fi
Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1 review)
"Pros: Eine schöne und gut ausgestattete Wohnung in guter Lage mit einem wunderschönen Ausblick Cons: Es wäre super gewesen, wenn in kleiner Ration Spülmittel, Waschmittel und ein zweites Abtrockentuch vorhanden gewesen wären."
Germany
Anonymous traveller
Apartment 'Ocean Cliff' with Sea View, Balcony and Wi-Fi

12. Madeira Ocean Paradise – Balcony with Sea View

Madeira Ocean Paradise – Balcony with Sea View
Caniço
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"We really enjoyed this apartment :) It is clean, spacious, and cozy. We stayed as a couple, but having two bedrooms and two bathrooms makes it comfortable for more people as well. There is plenty of storage space, and we really appreciated all the useful little details provided by the hosts — laundry and dishwasher capsules, enough hangers, cleaning products, etc. The kitchen is very well equipped with dishes and appliances for cooking. The bed was comfortable, the bedding was clean, and...
United States
Olena D.
The price is HK$3,670
HK$4,498 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Madeira Ocean Paradise – Balcony with Sea View

13. Suite 6 - Ocean and garden view

Suite 6 - Ocean and garden view
Gaula
Suite 6 - Ocean and garden view

14. 'Fontinha' Apartment with Wi-Fi

'Fontinha' Apartment with Wi-Fi
Santa Cruz
'Fontinha' Apartment with Wi-Fi

15. GuestReady - A modern and peaceful stay

GuestReady - A modern and peaceful stay
Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1 review)
"Very well equipped and pleasant well located A little difficult to find, more details needed"
United States
ANTONIO José D.
The price is HK$1,053
HK$1,664 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
GuestReady - A modern and peaceful stay

16. Wings Apartment II – With Balcony in Santa Cruz

Wings Apartment II – With Balcony in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Wszystko zgodnie jak w ogłoszeniu. Godne polecenia."
United States
Aneta K.
Wings Apartment II – With Balcony in Santa Cruz

17. Apartment 'Agostinho Santa Cruz' with Sea View, Balcony and Wi-Fi

Apartment 'Agostinho Santa Cruz' with Sea View, Balcony and Wi-Fi
Santa Cruz
The price is HK$2,154
HK$2,640 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Apartment 'Agostinho Santa Cruz' with Sea View, Balcony and Wi-Fi

18. Paraíso Madeira Studios – Suite 'Mariana', Atlantic View, Cuisine & Unique Hospitality

Paraíso Madeira Studios – Suite 'Mariana', Atlantic View, Cuisine & Unique Hospitality
Gaula
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Pros: Po przybyciu gospodarze powitali nas lokalnym winem, domowymi wypiekami oraz przyjemną rozmową. Pokój jest nowy i idealnie czysty, a w pokoju znajduje się mini lodówka, czajnik, zestaw talerzy, misek oraz sztućców. W pokoju duża szafa i szuflady do przechowywania rzeczy oraz telewizor smart z dostępem do Internetu. Łazienka przestronna, nowa - do dyspozycji ręczniki, suszarka do włosów kosmetyki oraz nawet apteczka pierwszej pomocy! Do dyspozycji gości bezpłatny parking na terenie posesji...
Poland
Anonymous traveller
The price is HK$3,331
HK$3,661 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug
Paraíso Madeira Studios – Suite 'Mariana', Atlantic View, Cuisine & Unique Hospitality

19. Apartment 'Pool View' with Shared Pool, Shared Garden and Wi-Fi

Apartment 'Pool View' with Shared Pool, Shared Garden and Wi-Fi
Gaula
The price is HK$946
HK$1,428 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug
Apartment 'Pool View' with Shared Pool, Shared Garden and Wi-Fi

20. 'View Suite' Room with Mountain View, Wi-Fi and Air Conditioning

'View Suite' Room with Mountain View, Wi-Fi and Air Conditioning
Gaula
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"This apartment had the most surreal views! It was lovely and clean and comfortable as well. It’s a shared space but you have your own room and bathroom and the other guests were nice and didn’t disturb us at all. But the reason we rate this place so highly is because of the incredible host, Ludgero. We got in an unfortunate accident on our first day (please drive carefully on the roads) and our host offered to pick us up from the hospital and checked in with us the next day. We were overwhelmed...
United Kingdom
Samarah
The price is HK$2,294
HK$2,915 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
'View Suite' Room with Mountain View, Wi-Fi and Air Conditioning
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Frequently asked questions

Can I find a holiday rental in Santa Cruz?

Yes, there are holiday rentals in Santa Cruz close to Aquaparque Madeira, or you can select a more secluded option if you're looking for a relaxing stay. Visitors like the top-notch restaurants and beaches in Santa Cruz. Make sure you have time to check out the sporting events while you're in the area.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Santa Cruz has to offer?

Charming 2 Bedroom House with Comfortable Living in Camacha: This highly rated holiday home rental in Santa Cruz is next to a golf course, and equipped with laundry facilities and WiFi to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. Other favourite homes for rent in Santa Cruz are Vacation home with fantastic sea views in the first row and House / Villa - Santa Cruz.

How many holiday rentals will I find in Santa Cruz?

With 120 Expedia holiday rentals, you're guaranteed to find just the right place for your Santa Cruz stay.

What can I see and do in Santa Cruz?

Palmeiras Beach and Reis Magos Beach are a couple of lovely local spots to get outside and enjoy nature. Ponta da Oliveira and Aquaparque Madeira are other places to visit while you're in town.

What are holiday rentals like in Santa Cruz?

Holiday rentals are privately owned properties you can book for a few days, or a quick weekend, in Santa Cruz. Holiday rentals offer extras like kitchens and laundry facilities so you'll have everything you need. If you're concerned about cleanliness, holiday rentals can offer a sense of seclusion away from public hotel lifts and lobbies packed with people while still allowing you the experience of travel. You'll also find more space in a holiday rental than in a traditional hotel, which is another reason why a holiday rental is a great option for families.