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Santana's traditional houses is 22 km from Villas Madalena Chalets vista mar cWiFi, while Girao Cape is 29 km away. The nearest airport is Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport, a few steps from the accommodation.

Phantastic location for Planespotters. 5 min by feet from the spotterpoints for watching arrivals and take-offs from RWY 05. Restaurants, Car rentals and some small shops in the vicinity. Very clean rooms and well maintained house.

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9.1
Superb
190 reviews
Price from
€ 132
per night

Situated in Santa Cruz and only 2.1 km from Reis Magos Beach, Vilas Mediterrâneo features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation provides a patio. Rooms come with a balcony with garden views.

The Vila was very close to the airport and it was a quick drive to Funchal. The Vilas are very clean and had all the basic needs provided for you, like kitchenware, towels and toilet paper. All pictures of the Vilas are exactly what you see, spacious bedrooms, balcony off every room, beautiful view of the ocean, and a safe quiet area. They even set up to have a cleaning lady come to the vilas twice a week to clean, change towels, take out the trash and give you more toilet paper. Owner has very quick response time (even given the 5 hour difference. We had notify the property owner, prior to our stay,the arrival time of our flight. As a follow up email, we were also given a number to call when we were 10-15 minutes away from the Vila. The owner was already on site as we arrived by taxi. Owners were quick to respond to all emails and questions. Overall we would highly recommend a stay a the Vila and will book our future trip at this place.

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9.1
Superb
217 reviews
Price from
€ 226.20
per night

Boasting garden views, Casa dos Amigos provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 15 km from Marina do Funchal. It is located 26 km from Santana's traditional houses and offers a 24-hour front desk. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station.

Beautiful new spacious house, easily fit for 6 people with 3 bedroom 3 bathroom, and huge living room dining area. Nice furniture, and Gregorio was really kind and helpful with itineries.

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10
Exceptional
7 reviews
Price from
€ 204.70
per night

Marina do Funchal is 19 km from Villa Calçada, while Santana's traditional houses is 24 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport, 2 km from the accommodation.

It's a mix of old stone made house (when you come to the parking) and a very cool modern villa with a pool is you are in the front side. The view is stunning, you have an overview of Santa Cruz, Atlantic ocean and planes going to the FUN airport. A lot of space, 2 BRs, 3 toilets. The host was very helpful and eager to help with any kind of request we had.

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9.6
Exceptional
8 reviews

The 2-bedroom holiday home features a living room with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 2 bathrooms with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

A very comfortable house, undoubtedly a great place to stay in Madeira. Located away from tourist centers, yet only 5-10 minutes by car to the VR1 highway. We can choose either a very steep route with a slope of 30-40% in places, or a slightly longer, more comfortable route, although also steep in places. Peaceful and quiet neighborhood. The house is located in the rural area of Santa Cruz. In the morning we were woken up by the crowing of roosters and the singing of canaries :) There we could experience how the local inhabitants live. The house is surrounded by cultivated terraces, there are narrow walkways between the houses and the crops, along which irrigation channels have been improved. On the other side of the road, slightly below, there is a levada, different from all levadas visited by tourists - here you can see how lavadas are used in practice to irrigate crops. The house itself is very comfortable, with a well-equipped kitchen, living room and two bedrooms in the attic. There is a small garden and a barbecue area. Sea View. Beautiful sunrises. There are planes landing and taking off below, but their noise is barely audible. Hosts from Atlantic Holiday were very helpful and we were able to get all necessary information via WhatsApp. We strongly recommend Casa da Horta! (or no... don't go there and leave a slot for us to book again ;) ) We want to come back here again!

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9.8
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
€ 133.12
per night

Offering mountain views, Maison avec vue exceptionnelle sur l'océan - 5 mn du centre ville is an accommodation located in Santa Cruz, 19 km from Marina do Funchal and 24 km from Santana's traditional houses. This property offers access to a balcony, table tennis, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.3 km from Palmeiras Beach.

Spacious and clean house. Excellent kitchen and a large table for a group of friends. Beautiful view of the ocean, Funchal and landing planes. Quite a steep road for a car. It is better to use the serpentine rather than the road suggested by the navigator.

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9.3
Superb
15 reviews
Price from
€ 188
per night

Providing a private beach area, a terrace and free WiFi, Sol e Mar by the airport is a recently renovated holiday home 600 metres from Palmeiras Beach and 18 km from Marina do Funchal. With city views, this accommodation provides a patio. The property is non-smoking and is located 23 km from Santana's traditional houses.

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9.2
Superb
5 reviews
Price from
€ 304
per night

Set in Santa Cruz, Isaac Villa in Santa Cruz offers accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. A hot tub is available for guests. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available.

Spaciousness and views over the sea. Ideal for families and those who like plane spotting.

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9.3
Superb
11 reviews

Located in Santa Cruz and only 20 km from Santana's traditional houses, Quinta Meneses provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. This recently renovated holiday home is located 23 km from Marina do Funchal and 34 km from Girao Cape. The property is non-smoking and is set 18 km from Palheiro Gardens.

We liked everything about Quinta Meneses. Berta welcomed us very warmly even if we arrived very late at night. It was magical to arrive in her beautiful house nested in a great garden. The house was extremely clean and cosy. We wish we had stayed more and hope to be back some day! Thank you Berta!

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9.5
Exceptional
22 reviews
Price from
€ 131.60
per night

Santana's traditional houses is 22 km from the accommodation, while Girao Cape is 31 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport, 2 km from Moradia Casa Feliz.

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9.4
Superb
14 reviews
Price from
€ 388.51
per night

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  • Villas Madalena Chalets vista mar cWiFi
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 190 reviews

    Set within 1.2 km of Palmeiras Beach and 18 km of Marina do Funchal in Santa Cruz, Villas Madalena Chalets vista mar cWiFi features accommodation with seating area.

    Extremamente espaçosa! Tudo muito limpo e agradável.

  • Vilas Mediterrâneo
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 217 reviews

    Situated in Santa Cruz and only 2.1 km from Reis Magos Beach, Vilas Mediterrâneo features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Kontakt z właścicielem, lokalizacją. Duża przestrzeń.

  • Casa dos Amigos
    Breakfast options
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 7 reviews

    Boasting garden views, Casa dos Amigos provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 15 km from Marina do Funchal.

    Very cozy home with large rooms, beautiful living room.

  • Villa Calçada
    Breakfast options
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 8 reviews

    Situated in Santa Cruz, Villa Calçada features accommodation with a private pool, a balcony and sea views. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

    accueil personnalisé malgré l'heure tardive Vue magnifique

  • Casa da Horta by Atlantic Holiday
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 5 reviews

    Featuring a garden with a children's playground, sun terrace and free WiFi, Casa da Horta by Atlantic Holiday is a holiday home in Santa Cruz.

  • Maison avec vue exceptionnelle sur l'océan - 5 mn du centre ville
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 15 reviews

    Offering mountain views, Maison avec vue exceptionnelle sur l'océan - 5 mn du centre ville is an accommodation located in Santa Cruz, 19 km from Marina do Funchal and 24 km from Santana's traditional...

    C’était parfait ! Top accueil ! Propre / beau / entretenu…

  • Sol e Mar by the airport
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 5 reviews

    Providing a private beach area, a terrace and free WiFi, Sol e Mar by the airport is a recently renovated holiday home 600 metres from Palmeiras Beach and 18 km from Marina do Funchal.

    Duża przestrzeń, jasne mieszkanie, zadbane, wielki taras z meblami. Blisko do portu oraz do głównej drogi

  • Isaac Villa in Santa Cruz
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 11 reviews

    Set in Santa Cruz, Isaac Villa in Santa Cruz offers accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. A hot tub is available for guests.

    La maison est très agréable Literie très confortable

These cottages in Santa Cruz have options with FREE cancellation

  • Apartment with garden - Casa Frangipani
    Free cancellation options available
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 5 reviews

    Apartment with garden - Casa Frangipani, a property with a garden, is set in Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Reis Magos Beach, 11 km from Marina do Funchal, as well as 22 km from Girao Cape.

  • Quinta Meneses
    Free cancellation options available
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 22 reviews

    Located in Santa Cruz and only 20 km from Santana's traditional houses, Quinta Meneses provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Amazing property, very responsive host. We highly recommend this place.

  • Moradia Casa Feliz
    Free cancellation options available
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 14 reviews

    Boasting quiet street views, Moradia Casa Feliz offers accommodation with barbecue facilities and a patio, around 2.6 km from Palmeiras Beach.

    Rendezett, tiszta apartman, kényelmesen elfértünk. Minden rendben volt.

  • FLH Santa Cruz Triplex with Terrace
    Free cancellation options available
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 12 reviews

    Situated in Santa Cruz in the Madeira Islands region, FLH Santa Cruz Triplex with Terrace has a terrace.

    Very spacious and comfortable apartment with everything you needed.

  • Gaula Residence by Madeira Sun Travel
    Free cancellation options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 8 reviews

    Set in Santa Cruz and only 14 km from Marina do Funchal, Gaula Residence by Madeira Sun Travel offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Despertar do Sol
    Free cancellation options available
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 73 reviews

    Located in Santa Cruz and only 1.2 km from Palmeiras Beach, Despertar do Sol provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Completamente equipado com espaços limpos e amplos

  • The Jasmin House by LovelyStay
    Free cancellation options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 14 reviews

    Set in Santa Cruz, The Jasmin House by LovelyStay provides accommodation with a private pool. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

    tolle Unterkunft, alles wunderbar, sehr gepflegt, die Aussicht ein Traum!

  • Sea View Villa by Madeira Sun Travel
    Free cancellation options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 35 reviews

    Sea View Villa by Madeira Sun Travel, a property with a casino and a garden, is located in Santa Cruz, 18 km from Marina do Funchal, 24 km from Santana's traditional houses, as well as 29 km from...

    Alles. Die Räume, die Ausstattung und die Aussicht.

Travelling by car? These cottages in Santa Cruz offer free parking!

  • The Balcony
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 10 reviews

    Offering a garden and sea view, The Balcony is situated in Santa Cruz, 600 metres from Palmeiras Beach and 18 km from Marina do Funchal.

    Krásné místo s výhledem, parkováním, centrum města pohodlně dostupné pěšky.

  • Villa Luz II - NEW - Private Outdoor Area
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 46 reviews

    Located in Santa Cruz and only 2.4 km from Palmeiras Beach, Villa Luz II - NEW - Private Outdoor Area provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    The hosts, the appartment and value and the location.

  • Casa da Morena
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 45 reviews

    Boasting pool views, Casa da Morena features accommodation with a patio, around 1.6 km from Palmeiras Beach.

    Die Unterkunft war noch schöner als auf den Bildern

  • Villa Reis Gaula
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 16 reviews

    Featuring garden views, Villa Reis Gaula offers accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 16 km from Marina do Funchal.

    The view, the house, all. Was a perfect house for our vacations.

  • Villa Sunrise View by Madeira Sun Travel
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 37 reviews

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, Villa Sunrise View by Madeira Sun Travel is set in Santa Cruz.

    ótima localização e o alojamento tinha tudo o que pudéssemos necessitar.

  • Beach House
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 20 reviews

    Featuring a garden, private pool and sea views, Beach House is set in Santa Cruz. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

    The property was beautiful, particularly the outdoor space, pool, views.

  • ZiZis Place
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 68 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, ZiZis Place is located in Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Palmeiras Beach and 19 km from Marina do Funchal.

    Very spacious aprtement with terrace and balconies

  • Casa dos Caseiros
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 43 reviews

    Casa dos Caseiros is a beachfront property located in Santa Cruz, 18 km from Marina do Funchal and 23 km from Santana's traditional houses.

    Small little house in the center of Santa Cruz... loved it🙂

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Cottages that guests love in Santa Cruz

  • Avg. price/night: € 140
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 875 reviews
    The host was very friendly and helpful. The area is very quiet and the little cottages are perfect for visitors with young children.
    Andrea
    Solo traveller
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,098 reviews
    We liked everything from the booking of property to check-out. The location of the hotel, our room which was so comfortable (it is good-sized and has cozy balcony), the exceptional attitude of hotel staff (we were advised what to do in the surroundings -they can also organise trips in surroundings if needed). We had an early flight, so the hotel had prepared for us breakfast at 4 a.m. We would definitely choose Santa Cruz Village Hotel the next time we visit Santa Cruz.
    Tetiana
    Young couple
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 29 reviews
    Everything was wonderful. The apartment was charming, comfortable, and spacious, perfect for a long stay. Located in a quiet area very close to Funchal, it is equipped with everything necessary. A very large terrace. The sunrise is beautiful. There are shops and restaurants nearby. The parking space is a plus. Check-in is easy, and the host is very helpful. Nelio helped us with information about the area. We hope to return soon.
    Andrei
    Young couple
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 67 reviews
    Very nice accomodation, everything very clean, with everything you need for a short/long stay with really good wifi. The cottage itself is very nice and aesthetic and everything is very comfortable. Highly recommend, one of the best stays in Europe.
    Joshua
    Young couple
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 67 reviews
    One of the best cabin homes I have ever stayed in! There is everything! Quiet neighborhood, amazing and helpful host, absolutely loved it! Although the location is more convenient if you have a car, but you can take a taxi from the airport as well as there's no direct bus connection.
    FarzanaH
    Solo traveller
  • 10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 7 reviews
    Very cozy home with large rooms, beautiful living room.
    Ciprian
    Solo traveller
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 8 reviews
    the apartment was very cozy, well-furnished with all the essentials for our stay, and impeccably clean.
    Soraia
    Family with young children
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 22 reviews
    Absolutely amazing villa! If you want to relax and enjoy countryside - highly recommend. The hostess was very friendly and helpful, villa - very clean and cosy.There are a fireplace inside the villa and bbq area outside. The kitchen had everything you could ever need. We felt like at dream home. Definitely come back next time.
    Lukas
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 211
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,233 reviews
    + Surprisingly charming local town where we found some sweet little restaurants serving good local food ( in the square ). + Room was nicely lit and had everything we needed really + V close to airport ( 5 mins taxi. ) + Hotel helped us get the taxi v early in the morning and provided a breakfast box + Spa was quality, proper steam and sauna with a view! + Pool looked nice outside but too cold + Good large breakfast featuring everything you could imagine but not all great quality but overall fine
    AjFo
    Young couple
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 67 reviews
    The cottage is absolute bliss and Patricia is a very helpful and smiley host. Its in the middle of beautiful, quiet and green countryside. The views are amazing. The cottage itself is brilliantly equipped, it has everything and is decorated very tastefully. Light the fire, pour yourself a glass and enjoy the unobstructed stars all around! A must visit and would make a great base for exploring the island - they even have a car to rent!
    Tommy
    Solo traveller