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Reviews of Vila Gama Apartamentos rodeados de natureza

Avenida America 43 - MATUR, 9200-232 Machico, Portugal

#52 of 75 Holiday rentals in Machico

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 44 apartment reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    7.8

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    9.1

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  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    9.0
    Good place to start the Madeira sightseeing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Good location, very big tarrace, a bit used but comfortable for a couple.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2023

    8.0
    Humble , clean accommodation close to Machico with great views.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Madeira unfortunately has a huge mosquito population and I think the property would benefit from some measures to help reduce this, they were a nightmare!

    Great location, near Machico, but as others have mentioned you really need a car. I would recommend this anyway as Madeira has so many stunning places. It’s a small space (think hotel room with a small kitchenette), but great for making coffee and breakfast. I actually liked the fact it overlooked the airport, really cool to see the planes taking off and they do not go late into the night. The cafe across the road is great and really handy. Views, like most of Madeira are beautiful.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2023

    9.0
    Madeira is lovely and Filipa was a perfect host.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Super helpful hosts.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    very friendly host, easy communication. beautiful mini appartment with everything you need! loved the flowers in the garden :)

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2023

    9.0
    To discover again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The location close of Funchal and Machico. Flowery place, clean and kindness of owner

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place is hard to get, long distance to any amenities.

    It was a clean place, cosy location, the cat and the tortoise were an extra for my daughter.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2023

    9.0
    Easily accessible location with easy access to airport and supermarket
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Shower head could be renewed No aircon Bar over the road can get quite noisy late in the night Don't leave food outside fridge as ants will come

    Very clean and beautiful garden Spacious room very well equipped kitchen easy access to supermarket within walking distance from the airport

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2023

    7.0
    If you are spending more time on other activities it is ok.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room for our family 3 adults was very tiny, the bed was very large and for two people one blanket- it is very comfortable. The most uncomfortable thing was that it was very wet in there, the clothes didn’t dry and the smell of the air wasn’t good.

    The main thing that it is close to airport. there are gardens and other areas to sit and have picnic with friends.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2023

    8.0
    Beautiful place for a short stay! It could have been a bit better equipped, but otherwise was great.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights

    There was a mixup on the number of beds. We needed to request an extra bed, and it ended up being squeaky and somewhat uncomfortable. Also we had to buy dishwashing and hand soap.

    Beautiful patio, grounds and view of the water and airport! The host was also very responsive. Great location with grocery store nearby.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2023

    8.0
    Good!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    we arrived late at night and nobody told us we could just open the gate ourselves and go to our room and find the keys. The room was different from the one assigned to us. The phone number was unreachable. I think you do need a car to go to find restaurants or have a walk around. The hot water in the shower is not really sufficient for two people

    it is very close to the airport, parking is quite easy but it can be busy at weekend nights because of the bar in front. The apartment is well equipped and the bed was comfortable. The garden is very nice. it’s a nice quiet location

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights

    All of the above advantages were crossed out by the fact that on the day of our arrival they simply forgot about us. We booked an apartment for 3 people (against the hosts this was confirmed additionally), but in the end they prepared 1 bed and 1 set of towels for us. There was simply nowhere for parts of our family to go to bed. There was no feedback from the owners, their phone was turned off. As a result, we had to sleep on the floor, spreading the bedspreads from the beds and a blanket from the closet. Only the next day at lunch the hostess came and brought with them extra beds, linen and sets of towels.

    Lovely large apartment, wonderful well-groomed garden, pleasant atmosphere, peace and quiet. Add to that fast internet, well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds and you have a great place to travel around Madeira. It is assumed that you have a car, as it is extremely difficult to get anywhere by public transport.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2022

    9.0
    Good value for money with superb terrace.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights

    One can be disappointed by bar or airport noise, however, we enjoyed watching planes coming and going. At late night it wasn't noisy. Without car, it takes a bit of walking to the top of the mountain, but we did it a couple of times from Machico and from the airport.

    Very big terrace with a view to the ocean. Large apartment with outdoor area. Big kitchen. Car parking was available. Close to Machico beach and the airport. You can enjoy a very quiet nice place and beach in Machico (vs crowded Funchal).

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2022

    7.0
    Functional and neat, but no view and slightly small
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy restaurant across the street. There was a note stating that we should put on the ventilator in bathroom when showering, but we could not find the switch in 6 days

    Clean and neat

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Without sat nav, it's a little difficult to find it. Also, car is advisable.

    Peaceful and quiet, clean and organized.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2022

    9.0
    Clean, neat and tranquil, perfect for relaxing and soaking in the island's atmosphere.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only problem we had was that ants began to appear on our last night in the accomodation and a few loud guests had checked into the apartment next door, these would have been bigger issues if we had stayed longer, but since these issues only appeared on the last night, we weren't too badly affected. These are also issues that are not in the hosts control.

    The apartment was very clean and in a neat condition. We felt very comfortable instantly on the property and it was very quiet. The location was central enough to get around easily but not so central that you felt like you were directly in a tourist zone, although I would definitely recommend getting a car if you stay in this accommodation.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2022

    7.0
    Comfortable. Issues apart, enjoyed the stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Confusion over when credit card payment taken. We booked this area to be reasonably close to the airport for the journey home and considered ten minutes away a sensible distance. What you should know is the fact that whilst the terminal is ten minutes by car, the runway is only one minute by car and the noise from aircraft (particularly taking off is very, very loud. The flights could start between 5-6am a nd the latest one in the week we were there, was 11pm. That said, there were probably no more than thirty flights a day and as I have said you get a brilliant view of the runway from our Mimosa apartment terrace. It was surreal to be laid in bed listening to the Dawn Chorus, get blasted by 45 seconds of full blast aircraft noise, and then back to the Dawn Chorus. The bar is very quiet most of the week but just be aware that on our stay Fri/Sat nights were very busy until gone two in the morning. No music noise, just people coming and going. Ants have been mentioned in reviews and they were a nuisance, especially for us as we were self catering and therefore had a good selection of foods. The only really safe place was the fridge/freezer. The kitchen was hopeless for storing opened food and we found ants as far into the apartment as the bedroom and the lounge. Although not many made it that far I did find three or four in my cup of water which was by my bedside overnight drink.) The car boot was the only really storage area, and thankfully air temperatures do not get excessively high in Madeira so this is possible. Fully accept we are in a warm climate country but we did not have any ant issue in any of the other three apartments where like this one we stayed each for a week. It is a lovely apartment and you must decide if these are issues that concern you.

    Loved the very large private terrace, the barbeque was superb, and the proximity of the continente supermarket. The views of aircraft landing and departing was fun (see below) and as a driver it was good to have a lovely bar opposite (see below)

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ants in the kitchen. Airplane noise was a little annoying but not too bad. Host only provided one trash bag.

    Convenient location, beautiful view. Well stocked kitchen.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2022

    9.0
    Home from home
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If we visited again we would hire a car

    The apartment was spacious and had everything we needed.

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    10
    Great stay on a budget!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit outdated decor.

    Good value for money with all necessary amenities. The parking outside was easy and plentiful. The bed was really comfortable.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen equipment was very basic. There was a lack of essential items like an extra garbage bag for disposal, additional toilet paper or cutting board. A major downside was the lack of a jacuzzi, which was listed in the offer.

    The apartment was tidy with clean bedding. A plus was the towel replacement every few days. The garden around the property was very clean and well-maintained

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly and lovely bit very helpful 😀

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2023

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Location right next to airport which means noice. Also next door is a cafe that plays loud music constantly. Pillows are very uncomfortable - made of plastic? Only masquito net on one window - very hot and many masquitos so we got eaten.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2023

    10
    A wonderful place I'd love to visit again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights

    More of a warning for sensitive people: the place is close to the airport so you can see and hear airplanes taking off. Nothing to be done about it of course and was not a problem for me.

    Lovely apartment, with an amazing terrace, very comfortable and well equipped. The bed is extremely comfortable and everything is spacious and clean, with very good lighting. The tiny courtyard is a lovely bonus, making for a safe access point and a place to enjoy during the day if you wish so. Even if not all facilities were not available at the time of my stay (the jacuzzi for example), I missed no comfort and the host was very open, helpful and communicative about everything. I even had a bit of shower trouble, part of it my own fault and she was very prompt in helping me and offering options. Bonus: a lovely kitty is there so if you like that kind of furry company, bring treats ^^

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2023

    5.0
    It's alright if you like that sort of thing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy nightclub opposite. Low flying aircraft. No fan in bathroom. Telly but no service except youtube. Poor facilities in kitchen if self catering. Scant support from staff.

    Plants in the garden. Easy access to supermarket. Easy access to main road.

    Stayed in March 2023

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