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1.2 miles from Gorgulho - Gavinas Beach in Funchal, Vila Formosa I by An Island Apart provides accommodations with access to a fitness room and open-air bath. The air-conditioned accommodation is a 6-minute walk from Formosa Beach, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary Wifi. The apartment features an outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, and an elevator. Featuring a balcony and pool views, the spacious apartment includes 1 bedroom, a living room, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a bidet. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. The property has an outdoor dining area. A children's playground is also available at the apartment, while guests can also relax in the garden. Marina do Funchal is 2.8 miles from Vila Formosa I by An Island Apart, while Girao Cape is 5.8 miles away. Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport is 15 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Funchal, this property has an excellent location score of 8.8!

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.8
Free Wifi
8.8
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Paweł
    Norway Norway
    Wonderfull view to the ocean and mountains. Perfect location if You plan to do some trips outside of Funchal. Super nice host. I strongly recommend!
  • Jurgita
    Lithuania Lithuania
    Perfect views from the balconies: ocean, mountains, sunset sky… Everything you need in the apartment: from washing machine to coffee making machine. Convenient location to stay for sigthseeing the island as there’s a parking place. If we come...
  • Karolina
    Poland Poland
    We loved that the apartment had 2 balconies with exeptional ocean views!!! It was clean, functional and beautifully decorated! There was also a swimming "infinity" pool for us to use (although we did not).
  • Anastasia
    Germany Germany
    Einfach alles! die Unterkunft ist hochwertig und mit allem ausgestattet. Die Lage und der Ausblick einfach sensationell. Gegenüber der Wohnung gab es auch einen kleinen Supermarkt. Es gab einen Stellplatz fürs Auto und es war ein guter Startpunkt...
  • Leif
    Norway Norway
    Flott utsikt! Gode transport muligheter. Fine tur og fiske muligheter. Kort avstand til badestrand og spiser steder rundt omkring og shopping senter.
  • Louison
    France France
    la localisation la vue la proximité avec la boulangerie l’accès sécurisé
  • Julia
    Germany Germany
    Die Lage ist grundsätzlich sensationell. Allerdings geht der Balkon nach Westen, was im Sommer vielleicht sehr nett ist - im Dezember aber leider deutlich zu kalt. Die Sonne kommt erst nach 16:00 Uhr um das Haus rum und geht gegen 18:00 Uhr wieder...

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  • This is a smoke free property does that mean you cannot smoke on the balcony or by the pool, obviously I understand that you cannot smoke in the property.

    Only inside the apartment isn't possible to smoke.
    Answered on 15 December 2019

Managed by An Island Apart

Company review score: 8.8Based on 5,008 reviews from 190 properties
190 managed properties

Company info

'An Island Apart' is one of the leading management companies of Self Catering Holiday Rental in Madeira Island. Since 2010, we manage properties and welcome our guests with all comfort and dedication. Our team is made of professionals who work from pre-booking until the end of the stay, to offer a service of excellence and quality that translates into a big number of positive reviews by those who visit us. We wish you a fantastic stay and welcome to Madeira Island!

Property info

Praia Formosa gives the name and background scenery to this fantastic apartment, near of the ocean, in the western area of Funchal. The excellent location and the integration in a luxury condo, distinguish this quality apartment, which offers a beautiful infinity pool, jacuzzi and gym. These three infrastructures are shared throughout the condominium. If you stay in this apartment you will have a calm and memorable evening, thanks to the wonderful sunset, with Praia Formosa and Cabo Girão as a background. It will certainly be a moment to save in your memory. The property has a bedroom with a double bed and a balcony with sea view and a beautifully decorated living room, with access to the balcony, which offers a wonderful “postacard view”. Finally, the fully equipped kitchen completes the space of this apartment that can accommodate a maximum of four people (two in the bedroom and two in the sofa bed available in the living room). The apartment is fully equipped with all facilities and has a free parking place.

Neighborhood info

Situated in one of the most prestigious tourist areas of Funchal, this apartment is close to a pleasant seafront promenade, beaches, supermarkets, pharmacies, shops and the Forum Madeira shopping center, which has several international renowned venues and movie theaters. Nearby there are several bars and restaurants where you can delight in our gastronomy or international cuisine. In addition to the nearby options, you can go to the city center (seven minutes by car) where you will find a wider variety of restaurants. About a half kilometer from the apartment is the Formosa Beach, suggestive for diving and sunbathing on the pebble and black sand.

Languages Spoken

English,Spanish,Portuguese

Area info

Amenities of Vila Formosa I by An Island Apart
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Garden
  • Elevator
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Fan
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Balcony
  • Garden
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Open-air bath
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Fitness center
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Outdoor & View
  • Landmark view
  • Pool view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Transportation
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Car rental
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Playground
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

House rules
Vila Formosa I by An Island Apart takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 12:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
€ 10 per stay

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Cleaning services during the stay, as well as the replacement of bed linen, towels, and consumables, are carried out on a weekly basis. If you wish extra cleaning service this can be arrange at an extra, charge. The weekly cleaning and the replacement of bed linen, towels, and consumables will not be carried out for stays of less than seven nights.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

License number: 83265/AL

FAQs about Vila Formosa I by An Island Apart

  • Vila Formosa I by An Island Apart is 2.5 miles from the center of Funchal. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Vila Formosa I by An Island Apart can accommodate this group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Vila Formosa I by An Island Apart offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Playground
    • Fitness
    • Open-air bath
    • Swimming pool
  • The prices at Vila Formosa I by An Island Apart may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, Vila Formosa I by An Island Apart is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Vila Formosa I by An Island Apart on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Vila Formosa I by An Island Apart on this page.

  • Vila Formosa I by An Island Apart has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The nearest beach is 1,000 feet from Vila Formosa I by An Island Apart. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Vila Formosa I by An Island Apart is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.