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Vacation Rentals in Santa Cruz

Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools
Dom Pedro Garajau
3.0 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (402)
"Second time staying here. Lovely hotel in Garajau. Decent breakfast, clean rooms and extremely nice people. Would highly recommend."
The price is CA $140
CA $153 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Dom Pedro Garajau
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
APARTMENT T3 TOURISTIC PRIVAT DELUXE FAMILY INMOUNTAIN
7.8 out of 10, Good, (7)
"When I search on Vrbo for properties I found this particular property amazing. When we got there my mild was blown away, I thought I was in a nightmare. We did not stay there as what we bought was not even near what the host presented to us. The jacuzzi was filthy, we were told that the bar and restaurant were not open up until thursday, on facebook there is a monday to friday buffet, same photos always. The entrance to the property was through a bedroom which only had a blind which only half...
APARTMENT T3 TOURISTIC PRIVAT DELUXE FAMILY INMOUNTAIN
Exterior
New top-floor 2-bedroom apartment with private sun terrace with ocean views
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (75)
"Comfortable, but a shortage of bed linen and then the hot water was very sporadic and just sometimes just a trickle! Also no cushions for sun beds!These things didn’t cause us too much trouble, but thought I’d better mention them Annette"
New top-floor 2-bedroom apartment with private sun terrace with ocean views
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Pool
APARTMENT BLUE....
6.8 out of 10, (9)
"A very good place to live. The location is great at the top of the mountain. The view is very beautiful. The service is excellent. The owner of the hotel is a wonderful and very nice person. I advise everyone to try this excellent hotel and they have cars if you want to rent a car ... Next time if I visit Madeira I will go to the same place"
The price is CA $89
CA $120 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
APARTMENT BLUE....
Pool
House / Villa - Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (23)
"Excellent stay, 10/10 recommend. Very clean and well maintained, beautiful views. Host was easy to communicate with, responsive, and had lots of thoughtful touches (local fruit, water, etc). Well stocked kitchen for cooking. Would recommend a car, but that’s true for most of Madeira. "
House / Villa - Santa Cruz
View from property
Caniço Bay Club
4.0 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (128)
"La propiedad estaba cuidada, la limpieza es buena, la persona que nos atendio ha sido muy amable y atenta.Recomendable para ir es tranquilo, pero tiene de todo y cerca la capital."
Caniço Bay Club
Pool
BUNGALOW PRIVATE HOUSE
4.0 out of 10, (3)
"The host will pick you up from the airport for €20. He answered all my WhatsApp messages very quickly. You really need a car if you stay here. The staff I met were really friendly. If you book, make sure (before you pay) with the host what actually is the accommodation you pay for. Re-confirm when you book and after you have booked. I found the description incredibly unhelpful."
The price is CA $44
CA $73 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1
BUNGALOW PRIVATE HOUSE
Pool
SUITEBUSSINES PRIVATE TERRACE
5.2 out of 10, (7)
"Defiantly the worst property Ive stayed at, I wish it had reviews before I booked as I’m sure they would of agreed with my account of my time there. We killed two cockroaches, had small insects in our belongings, I’d leave the house and find them in my hand bag! The property had a strange smell, stray cats which was heartbreaking as they’d be looking/ begging fofor food. The bathroom in our room had no door, plus the water system didn’t work, so it was either piping hot (enough to make a coffee)...
The price is CA $111
CA $143 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
SUITEBUSSINES PRIVATE TERRACE
Pool
Bungalow Gray Inmountain Country House
Bungalow Gray Inmountain Country House
View from property
Beachfront house with pool
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (17)
"The seafront location, a short walk away from a lovely little town with great restaurants, is just superb. However, once inside the house it is very disappointing. The house was obviously once wonderful but it now needs a great deal of work and was not up to our standards at all. The furnishings are old ikea, the linens and dishes are a mishmash and there was absolutely no basics other than toilet paper, and a little hand and dish soap. There was not even salt and pepper in the kitchen. There is...
Beachfront house with pool
Property grounds
FAMILY TWIN TOURIST APARTMENT
2.0 out of 10, (2)
"The roof of the accomodation / conservatory lean-to was a tarpaulin. There was an entire louvre door with no glass so there was no insulation from wind up the mountain which rattled the tarpaulin roof. The Jacuzzi never worked and the shower leaked into the bath and flooded the room. No sound insulation from barking dogs or heat insulation and no heater. No television and no Wi-Fi. No restaurant. Five layers of duvets and blankets at night because it was so cold. Toilet did not work...
The price is CA $111
CA $139 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
FAMILY TWIN TOURIST APARTMENT
Interior
Quinta de Santo António da Serra
3.0 star property
6.0 out of 10, (12)
"This is a nice romantic retreat (log fire in lounge), quiet and set in the woods and pretty gardens and well cared for. Nice place for a meditative retreat or base for walking. Very good wifi. The owner is very helpful and pleasant but not always on site. Apart from no TV or central hotel reception, the apartment was a good size and well equipped, especially the kitchen. Kept clean and fresh. I was alone there on business and unfortunately hit the worst weather imaginable (cold, battering rain...
The price is CA $225
CA $243 total
includes taxes & fees
May 28 - May 29
Quinta de Santo António da Serra
A heated pool
Sea House Madeira - Atlantic Ocean
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (85)
"What an amazing property with the most fantastic views - perfect part of the island with the little beach below and cable car access The owner was really responsive with messages and very helpful, even helping to organise a birthday cake Had a little trouble with alarms going off when we arrived but it was soon sorted Can highly recommend the restaurant in town called Ferrugem - staff were wonderful Also True Spirit Jeep Tours to the North with off roading and vineyard/winetasting - they even...
Sea House Madeira - Atlantic Ocean
Aerial view
Enjoy Madeira's unspoiled countryside from a perfect base
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (34)
"Although a bright and pleasant house, it is showing signs of a lack of maintenance, with numerous marks on the walls, several lights that don't work (along with the clock and the safe), doors which constantly rattle with air movement, handrails with peeling paint that comes off on your hands and clothing, and a front door lock which doesn't latch. The location is good, with great sea views, and even though the airport is so close you can see down onto the runway, the noise is not excessive....
Enjoy Madeira's unspoiled countryside from a perfect base
Outdoor pool
Apartment FAMILY BUSSINES
6.8 out of 10, (3)
"Location située sur les hauteurs de Madere avec arret de bus à 2mn Notre chambre possédait une belle terrasse avec vue sur la mer et la piscine de l hôtel. Pas de decoration superflue. Le petit déjeuner peut être pris dans la chambre: bouilloire uniquement à disposition Une salle est mise à disposition au niveau de la piscine pour les repas commandés la veille. Responsable et personnel très aimable et encore merci à a Antonio ! Rémy et dominique"
The price is CA $101
CA $136 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
Apartment FAMILY BUSSINES
Private kitchen
Beautiful modern Apartment with a big garden and sea view in a prime location
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (5)
"The apartment was clean and in a very good position for getting around the island. It would have been helpful to have a few more details about the property e.g Wi-Fi code and the crockery and cutlery could have been a little more extensive . Nice undercover seating area where we were able to eat our meals and enjoy the lovely weather . The road is very steep !!"
Beautiful modern Apartment with a big garden and sea view in a prime location
Property grounds
Portinho II-Modern apt with balcony facing the sea
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (8)
Portinho II-Modern apt with balcony facing the sea
Pool
Bungalow Blue - Private Mountain House
6.8 out of 10, (6)
"The view from the mountain is beautiful and peaceful. It is only a little bit windy, maybe in summer would be better because I went in spring.The property manager is always available and helpful wich make him one of the best I've ever met. The house is old but in good conditions I would rate it 3 1/2 ***"
Bungalow Blue - Private Mountain House
Outdoor pool
Inmountain Private Mountain House
5.8 out of 10, (6)
"On a attendu plus d’une heure à l’aéroport que l’hôte nous récupère. Il nous a fait payé plus cher qu’un taxi... Hébergement spacieux et propre avec une vue magnifique sur piscine, mer et montagne. Un joli jardin très bien entretenu. Séjour agréable, je recommande ce lieu."
Inmountain Private Mountain House
Exterior
Villas Madalena
3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (6)
"I'm a plane Spotter, so it was ideal for me, 30 minutes walk from Madeira airport, views over looking the airport, there is no heating or air conditioning in the bungalow, it's well equipped quite spacious, new like condition, considering how close it was to the runway aircraft noise wasn't much of a problem, not really any flights 9pm until 6 or 7am, From Neil "
Villas Madalena
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Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (171)
"This was the first time we have ever stayed at a RIU resort and we were not disappointed. The staff were all wonderful. Big shout out to the bartenders and wait staff for their friendliness. "
The price is CA $400
CA $426 total
includes taxes & fees
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Front of property
Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus
4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (127)
"Great value for money hotel. Good breakfast with quite a few options, and comfy bed. Hotel seems a little bit dated and cleaning could be improved. However, would stay again if catching early flight or arriving late as it’s only 5 mins from the airport."
The price is CA $100
CA $111 total
includes taxes & fees
May 30 - May 31
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Aerial view
Sentido Galosol
4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (283)
"I really really enjoyed my stay. Hotel was clean and quiet and served my needs perfectly. Hotel staff was able to arrange for a rental car for me when I arrived to the hotel. Free parking was very limited but, I was always able to find paid street parking not far from the hotel. So not really a big deal. The hotel staff are superb. A special acknowledgement to Barbara Gomez who is so kind, professional, always had a smile on her face and offered great suggestions for things to do in Madeira...
The price is CA $265
CA $290 total
includes taxes & fees
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You always said you would go on a dream vacation someday. Now, someday is here. But you don’t just want to dip your toe into the trip of a lifetime, you want to cannon ball into the deep end. Go ahead, unplug and unwind in style. When you book one of our vacation rentals, the ordinary is in the rearview. Instead of sharing your vacation with hundreds of hotel guests, you get to take advantage of all the space at your private apartment or room. You also get to enjoy all the amenities of a private residence for a truly unique and memorable stay. Why don’t you take off your shoes and settle in for a while? Your vacation just got upgraded.

As much as you love your short-term rental, it’s always good to get out and explore to soak up . Live like a local: Eat regional food, cheer on the home team, and visit the best cultural attractions in town. No matter the season, there is always something going on in . Seeing all the best attractions is bound to make you fall in love with Santa Cruz. Who knows, you may even be tempted to extend your vacation rental stay. There’s a reason home rentals are so popular here—after a long day of exploration, going back to your very own living room to stretch out is a dream come true.

It’s your escape so why share it? You deserve your own slice of paradise. Booking your vacation rental on Expedia is simple and safe. Just pick your dates to search for the perfect property and book securely. We let you contact the property owner directly to make any special arrangements. All that’s left to do is show up with bells on and have a memorable vacation. With all the amenities available in short-term rentals, that won’t be hard to do.

Frequently asked questions

Can I find a vacation rental in Santa Cruz?

Yes, you can find vacation rentals close to popular sights in Santa Cruz, or you can choose a secluded option if you want a relaxing place to 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's the top vacation rental that Santa Cruz has to offer?

House / Villa - Santa Cruz: This Santa Cruz vacation home rental is located in the city center and has a patio, a garden, and a barbecue grill to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 3 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge, and a stovetop, so you can cook with friends or family. Kick off your shoes and enjoy yourself with a spa tub and a selection of books. Other favorite homes for rent in Santa Cruz are Bungalow Gray Inmountain Country House and Apartment FAMILY BUSSINES .

How many vacation rentals will I find in Santa Cruz?

With 125 Expedia vacation rentals, you're sure 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 Funchal Ecological Park are other places to visit while you're in town.

What are vacation rentals like in Santa Cruz?

Vacation rentals are privately owned properties you can reserve for several days or more in Santa Cruz. Vacation rentals offer extras like kitchens and laundry facilities so you'll feel just like you're at home. If you're concerned about a clean environment, a vacation rental can offer a sense of seclusion away from public hotel elevators and busy concierge desks while still allowing you a great travel experience. You'll also find more space in a vacation rental than in a traditional hotel, which is another reason why a vacation rental is an attractive choice for small groups.

Recent reviews of Santa Cruz properties
Expedia verified reviews

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

5/5 Excellent
"This was the first time we have ever stayed at a RIU resort and we were not disappointed. The staff were all wonderful. Big shout out to the bartenders and wait staff for their friendliness. "
A verified traveller stayed at Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
Posted 4 days ago
Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive