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10/10 Excellent
Niek B.
29 Dec 2025
We will definitely be back.
We booked the house Relax Garden House through An Island Apart. Everything went very smoothly and professionally. Clear and well organised information was sent on time via SMS, WhatsApp and email. Everything was very clear, and there was always a contact person available. If you miss anything at your location, they arrange it for you the very same day. In our case, this meant two electric heaters for the cool and humid evenings at the end of December. Very well organised, with friendly and pleasant people.
Also five stars for the house we stayed in, Relax Garden House. A beautiful location on a hill in the middle of the southern side of the island. A large terrace with a small garden, fresh lemons growing on the tree, and a magnificent view over the ocean and the town of Arco da Calheta. A perfect base for making beautiful trips around the island. The house has been newly renovated and lacks nothing. A lovely, quiet place. Private parking under a carport with access via an electric gate.
The woman and owner of the house was amazing and kind. Upon arrival we received a basket with fresh fruit, nuts, two small bottles of liqueur, homemade jam and banana cake — so sweet. On Christmas Day there was another surprise waiting for us at the door: all homemade Madeiran delicacies for our evening dinner. It was delicious.
We travel a lot as a family, but we have never experienced hospitality like this before. All in all, a solid 10+ on this beautiful island. We will definitely be back.















