Title: Villa Sophia - Azul by Alma Holiday Rentals - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=1225&destination=Santa+Cruz%2C+Madeira+Region%2C+Portugal&selected=103448932&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Villa Sophia - Azul by Alma Holiday Rentals ## Photo gallery for Villa Sophia - Azul by Alma Holiday Rentals ![TV, books - Villa Sophia - Azul by Alma Holiday Rentals (Caniço)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103450000/103449000/103448932/w1001h683x0y0-19474b66.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Villa Sophia - Azul by Alma Holiday Rentals (Caniço)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103450000/103449000/103448932/540d50a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Villa Sophia - Azul by Alma Holiday Rentals (Caniço)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103450000/103449000/103448932/d22c3255.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Villa Sophia - Azul by Alma Holiday Rentals (Caniço)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103450000/103449000/103448932/1ed238b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi - Villa Sophia - Azul by Alma Holiday Rentals (Caniço)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103450000/103449000/103448932/50193cc7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Villa Sophia - Azul by Alma Holiday Rentals provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Villa Sophia - Azul by Alma Holiday Rentals This smoke-free apartment building features laundry facilities. The apartment provides a kitchenette with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences like a washing machine and a dining area, and other amenities include free WiFi and a TV. Air-conditioned accommodations at this apartment offer coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers. This Santa Cruz apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Handrails in stairways - Smooth flooring in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### Things to do - Motor boating nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ## Similar properties ![Panoramic Double Room, Sea View | Balcony view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42370000/42362500/42362421/60ce7d75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Santana in Nature Bed & Breakfast Santana - Pool - Hot tub - Spa - Parking included 8.0 Very good 136 reviews CA $157 CA $170 total includes taxes & fees Apr 7 - Apr 8 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-07&endDate=2026-04-08&selected=42362421&PinnedHotelID=42362421&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Junior Suite, Sea View | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/860000/858400/858352/d832736d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dom Pedro Madeira Machico - 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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 25714/AL ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the area Located in Santa Cruz, this apartment is by the sea. Cristo Rei and Fort of Sao Tiago are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Jardins do Palheiro and Madeira Botanical Garden. Complexo Balnear Barreirinha and CR7 Museum are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as motor boating. 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