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Fortress Home II - In the historic center of Funchal

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 355 sq m

Popular amenities

9.4 out of 10
Guests loved the amenities.
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Fortress Home II - In the historic center of Funchal

Comfortable and quiet one bedroom apartment in the historic center of Funchal, with excellent views. - Apartment B

Apartment located in the historic center of Funchal, a few minutes walk from the city center, just below Forte do Pico.
House recently restored and transformed into two independent T1 apartments.
It presents a modern design, very comfortable and welcoming, with a magnificent view over the bay of Funchal, making it possible, at the New Year's Eve party, to watch and enjoy the fantastic firework display on the common terrace of the building (2 apartments) .
Consisting of a spacious bedroom (double bed) with complete private bathroom, a cozy living room with a sofa bed (2 people) and a fully equipped kitchen.
It has a private garage for one car (parking B), without any additional cost.
Excellent geographical location, close to the access to highways, so you can move around the island and enjoy the beautiful natural landscapes, and very close to the historic center of Funchal, and you can even get around on foot.
Wi-Fi is free.

Legal Requirements and Taxes Imigration and Borders Services Hotel operators, complementary tourist accommodation or tourist resorts, as well as those units supplying accommodation in return of payment are required by law to communicate to SEF (Imigration and Borders Services) the identity of all foreign citizens, even those from within Schegen space, no later than three days after their check in. The requested information is: Full name; Date and Country of birth; Country of residence; Nationality; Identity document, number of document and Issuing country. The full translation of the law can be consulted at SEF website: (URL HIDDEN) (please refer specifically to articles 15 and 16)

Property manager

Judite & Rui

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free internet

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site (surcharge)
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Apenas no exterior!

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the ocean
  • On the bay

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 592 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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 47776/AL

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Fortress Home II Historical Center Funchal
Fortress II Historical Center
Fortress Home II In the Historical Center of Funchal
Fortress Home II - In the Historic Center of Funchal Funchal

About the area

Map
Funchal, Madeira Region

What's nearby

  • Town Square - 10 min walk
  • Funchal Marina - 13 min walk
  • CR7 Museum - 15 min walk
  • Funchal Farmers Market - 17 min walk
  • Madeira Botanical Garden - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Safari - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tourigalo - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Castelo dos Hamburguers - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Fugacidade - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪O nosso bar - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Fortress Home II - In the historic center of Funchal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Fortress Home II - In the historic center of Funchal?

Self-parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at Fortress Home II - In the historic center of Funchal?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fortress Home II - In the historic center of Funchal?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fortress Home II - In the historic center of Funchal located?

Located in Sao Pedro, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Santa Clara Monastery and CR7 Museum. Quinta das Cruzes Museum and Holy Trinity Church are just steps away.

Fortress Home II - In the historic center of Funchal Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 89 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

adam g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place
We stayed there for 4 days only but it was great.the location the view was very nice. It was great to sit on evening after all day hiking and just relax and watch the town from the top as qell as big ships coming and going from port. Thank You for all service. Amazing place!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Jane l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Crazy Location
The apartment itself was lovely…very clean and tastefully decorated, and it met almost all of my needs. Finding and getting to the apartment was insane. The only way to get to it is to drive up a narrow one way street/hill the WRONG way. And the hill is so steep it’s like being on a roller coaster. Once you make it up the hill, you drive along a very narrow alleyway to get to the apartment and garage. The rental car I was in sustained damage from scraping the cement wall opposite the garage. If you stay here and rent a car, do yourself a favor and get the smallest one you can. The apartment also has no air conditioning or window screens. It is close enough to the harbor/town that you can walk, but beware of those hills coming home! Judite was lovely and responsive. I only wish she had been more proactive in giving me directions to the apartment, knowing I was driving a rental from the airport.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

luisa b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view
The apartment was very spacious The view is really marvelous and we loved staying on the terrace resting after are walking around. The area is very quite no noises at all. It takes 15 minutes to walk downtown You have to like walking up and down, but Madeira is all like this
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Apartment and Views!
Very clean, and well setup apartment. Great views, and location is good to. Don't let other reviewers scare you about the hills. Yes, it's hilly, all of Madeira is hilly, but taxis will take you up to the apartment. We stopped our taxis at the cudesac below just to save them the hassle. The apartment is only 100 feet up the road. Downlaod the Bolt Taxi app, and you'll be happy.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Apartment
Nice apartment…. Everything nice and clean and comfortable. Would have been nice to have Air conditioning as we did struggle to sleep at night… We are fairly fit 60 year olds and managed to walk up and down the very step road twice a day sometimes 3 times.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Mircea S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice apartment but all taxi drivers could not climb the steep road so I had to walk
Nice apartment but all taxi drivers could not climb the steep road so I had to walk. The neighbourhood is a little bit freightening but I managed as 40+ year old fit male. I will not cone here when I will be 50+.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely patio
Lovely patio, up a series of very steep hills. Best suited for a couple, as the bathroom is inside the bedroom.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

pat h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. nice and quiet
Would recommend
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ted H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful place. Very clean, modern with a great view. Great location
Excellent and would love to come back
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean comfortable property and very central for town. Views are amazing and enjoyed watching the cruise ships arriving. Quite a steep hill to climb but this you get used to climbing!! Would definitely recommend this apartment and when we return we would stay here in the future.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Bryony M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely spot
Great place to stay. We had a car and managed to get it into the garage but only because the other visitors did not have one. I think trying to fit 2 cars in would be tight. Otherwise really good place to stay. Very friendly owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views
The apartment is lovely and very well equipped with everything needed for a comfortable stay. Wonderful views from the lounge and terrace of Funchal and its harbour area with the sea beyond. The only drawback of the apartment is the approach road which is really steep and narrow and our car struggled to get up the slope. The garage is very difficult to drive in and out of due to the tight turning circle. It was so nerve racking we only tried it once and parked elsewhere for the rest of the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views
This location provides a great panoramic view of the city and sea. Also a short walk to tons of restaurants, (yes it is an uphill walk home, but don't come to Madeira if you don't want to do some hill climbing). The apartment has good indoor and outdoor spaces. The house is well equiped, but could use a fan If you have a car there is a garage but it is a narrow and very steep road, is a challenge.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tomas P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excelent place to stay. Clean, modern, just like in the photos, very nice landlord. RECOMMEND!
Everything was just perfect, great stay!

10/10 Excellent

anthony t.

Away from the English weather
We chose this property having done a lot of searching, and we were not disappointed . It was very modern and well equipped. The view over Funchal and the harbour was marvellous, and it kept us glued for hours. We really enjoyed our 4 weeks, particularly because the weather was so good. We decided not to rent a car so it was quite an effort to walk up to the property. You need to be fit as the last 2 climbs are very steep, besides the roads and steps before you even get to them. Judite and Rui were very helpful when our friend visited us.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Robert C.

Lovely Location
This is a very nice modern apartment in a great location only a short walk from Funchal centre. Great view from the front windows and terrace. We knew it would be a bit of a climb on foot but that did not present a problem for us - it might for less able visitors. It has good internet though a smart TV would be an improvement. We were a bit disappointed with the lack of information available and since we were not met on arrival by the manager (only by a neighbour) we felt we were left to our own devices in this regard (some sort of booklet with info regarding nearest supermarket, when to put trash out, how to deal with recycling etc. would have been helpful). Access by car is difficult as you need to climb a steep hill in first gear to reach the Travessa and then you have to turn into a tight double garage to park. Not really a problem if you are the only car but more difficult if the guests in the other apartment also have one. Overall though I would highly recommend this holiday home.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Adrian F.

Really nice clean and modern accommodation
Beautiful views over the old town from the terrace.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Richard s.

Superb apartment
My wife and I had a super week in this gorgeous apartment, it is so well equiped and is all of a high standard. Super views over the harbour and mountains from the terrace which is south east facing so has sun from sunrise to late afternoon. There is a supermarket about 10 minutes walk away but it is a fairly steep walk back - everywhere on Madeira is either uphill or downhill! We hired a car for the week and although we were kindly sent instructions of how to get to the appartment, as we arrived after dark, we found it easier to be guided by Google maps! Would definately recomend this property and would love to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Stephane D., CLERMONT-FERRAND

Amazing appartment!
My wife and I had a wonderful stay, the owner is full of attention, the place is brand new , super clean, well located and the view fantastic. We were sad to leave , thanks for everything
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Bettina G., München, Deutschland

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Clémence D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nette Ferienwohnung
Tolle Aussicht, teilweise etwas laut wenn Nachbarn keine rücksicht nehmen Strasse zum haus ist eng aber machbar man kommt mit kleinen auto gut in Garage und auch wieder raus Wir konnten den Aufenthalt hier sehr genießen.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter R.

De nodige reparatie vereist
De ligging van het appartement is mooi. de aangegeven voorzieningen zijn er. wel vonden wij dat er veel kapot was. De deur van de koelkast was kapot. De lamp van de afzuig was kapot. De lamp in de keuken was Kapot. De wc bril was zat helemaal los. De lamp in de badkamer hing los uit het plafond. De deurkruk van de badkamer was kapot. En wat meer borden en glazen zou ook niet overbodig zijn. De kapotte meldingen vermeld ik met opzet omdat ik deze in een ander recensie ook al had gelezen. Hier is dus tot op heden niets mee gedaan.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Thierry V.

Manque de confort
Sur les 8 nuits passées, nous avons dû avoir seulement 2 soirées avec de l' eau tiède, le reste les douches se sont faites à l'eau froide malgré l'intervention du propriétaire. Dommage, nous aurions aimé être soutenu, avoir au moins une compensation. J'espère qu'il n'en sera pas de même pour les prochains locataires.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024