10/10 Excellent
Katherine P., Sedro-Woolley, WA USA
Apr 1, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful view
My husband and I rented this property from January 13 to March 21. It was a wonderful house with everything we needed and more. We were delighted to find the extra toilet on the ground floor, which we hadn't realized was there.
Jhonny, the property manager, welcomed us warmly and provided us with fresh fruit from his garden. So wonderful to eat such fresh and very tasty produce!! The location provides easy access to many of the levada walks as well as decent roads to the north coast. We explored the neighborhood on foot as well as traveled by car to many different areas.
The people in the area are warm and welcoming. The local grocery store, about 10 to 15 minute walk downhill, has a wonderful bakery and butcher. We bought most items there with some trips to the Pingo Doce or Continente.
You do need a car, and recommend the smallest you are comfortable with driving, makes it much easier to get around on the narrow streets.
The views from the balconies are fabulous. They also give you good views of the Paul do Serra above the house.
The kitchen was probably one of the best stocked we have rented. Plenty if cookware in good condition and staples already in the cupboards.
We used the largest bedroom with the king bed. So for once I didn't have to fight my husband for space! The bed was firm and my husband loved it.
The sitting room upstairs had heating and was a good area to relax and enjoy the end of each day.
We found a wonderful restaurant up the road above the house, Requinte do Rochao. Would definitely recommend it. The Pizzeria restaurant on ER 222 below the grocery store also provides a good meal.
We would definitely recommend this home and Madeira as a wonderful place to vacation and relax.
Katherine P.
Stayed 68 nights in Jan 2020