Beautifully located in a tranquil and private location above the arc of sunny Calheta, the air-conditioned This Side of Paradise has breath-taking views over the countryside and ocean and many additional premium features that make it a great holiday villa in Madeira.
The three bedrooms, spacious open plan living area and kitchen, and pool deck and sun terrace are all set over one floor, useful for those with restricted mobility.
Fully air-conditioned, PlayStation 5 and Apple TV (guests require their own accounts), Marshall Bluetooth speakers, SMEG appliances and a swimming pool with electric cover are some of the special features of this villa.
The front terrace features varied and premium outdoor seating and dining around the pool and sun-beds, and an interior barbecue room with built-in barbecue and sink, making it the perfect place for socialising and enjoy outdoor dining or a drink whilst appreciating those panoramic views.
Enjoy a little of what paradise has to offer in Madeira.
Close by, within walking distance is a restaurant and bar on a great viewpoint.
In the village of Arco da Calheta is a mini-market, a couple of cafés and a snack-bar, and a country bakery. On the outskirts you can find a further selection of country restaurants and snack-bars.
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Bedroom 1, ground floor, King Size bed (160cms X 200cms), en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, 55” flat-screen TV with Apple TV streaming (guests require their own Apple TV account), sea-view, opens to pool deck.
Bedroom 2, ground floor, King Size bed (160cms X 200cms), air conditioning, Bluetooth speaker.
Bedroom 3, ground floor, 2 Single beds (90cms X 200cms), air conditioning.
Bathroom 1, ground floor, en-suite to Bedroom 1, single washbasin, bath with overhead shower, toilet.
Bathroom 2, ground floor, family bathroom, single washbasin, walk-in hydro massage shower cabin, toilet.
Guest toilet, lower ground floor, single washbasin, toilet.
Kitchen
Fully equipped open-plan kitchen with 4-ring electric induction cooker, built-in electric oven and microwave, built in fridge/freezer, dishwasher, Dolce Gusto capsule coffee machine, kettle, toaster, handheld liquidizer, counter with 4 stools.
Lounge/Dining
Open plan living area with 75” flat-screen TV with Apple streaming service (guests require their own Apple TV Account) and cable connection, PlayStation 5, Bluetooth speaker, sea-view, opens to the pool deck.
Corner sofa with seating for 6.
Dining table for 6.
Outside
Front sun terrace with outdoor seating and dining, sea-view.
Swimming pool with electric cover and electric heating (optional, supplement applies).
Inside barbecue room with built-in barbecue, worktop and sink.
Swimming pool dimensions
Type: Rectangular
Length: 7m
Width: 3,5m
Depth: from 1,20 m to 1,65 m
Swimming pool heating:
Heating is optional and costs,175,00€ per week for 24ºC, paid in cash on arrival.
A supplement of 35,00€ per week applies for each additional degree up to a maximum of 26ºC.
Pool heating can be provided and should be requested at least one week in advance. Should it be requested after arrival at the villa, the minimum charge applicable is one week, which is payable from the time the heating is turned on.
Other
Laundry with washing machine, dryer, iron and ironing board.
Garage for up to 2 cars and additional secure parking facilities for up to 4 cars. Although not essential, as in most villas, a hire car is recommended.
There is free Wi-Fi connection throughout the living area.
This property is registered and has an Alojamento Local lodging license nº 145250/AL.
Cleaning
Cleaning and linen change is provided every 7 days.
All linen and towels are provided, including towels for the swimming pool.
Nearby
This Side of Paradise is located above Arco da Calheta overlooking the countryside and ocean.
Close by, within walking distance is a restaurant and bar on a great viewpoint.
In the village of Arco da Calheta is a mini-market, a couple of cafés and a snack-bar, and a country bakery. On the outskirts you can find a further selection of country restaurants and snack-bars.
Calheta Beach and Marina are a 5 minute drive. Two golden sandy beaches for local safe swimming, a good selection of restaurants and bars and a well stocked supermarket. Boat Charters for dolphin, whale watching and coastal cruising. Deep sea fishing boats for charter for marlin fishing. A five minute drive takes you to the famous Casa Mudas Art Centre with year round exhibitions and a traditional sugar cane factory, one of only two left operating on the island. You can tour the factory and sample the locally made famous poncha.
The capital Funchal is a 30 minute car journey and the drive to the airport takes around 45 minutes.
Booking Notes
The advertised prices are generally based on a 4 person occupancy, and supplements apply should any additional people join you.
To secure your reservation we require a 30% deposit and the balance is due 8 weeks prior to your arrival.
Final details for check-in and driving instructions to the property will be sent 7 days prior to arrival. A contact number will be provided, and to be able to access the property, you need to phone this number as you are leaving the airport. It is your responsibility to contact and advise the number provided on the check-in details to advise any delays to the expected check-in time.
Check-in times - at the property - are between 16H00 and 19H00. For Sunday arrivals and out of hours check-in, alternative arrangements will be made and an additional cost will apply.
Check-in and check-out flexibility will be applied where possible, but this will depend on housekeeping schedules and the departure and arrival days of other reservations either side of your stay; a definitive answer can only be provided within 24 hours of your arrival for check-in and your departure for check-out.
A security deposit of 300€ is required by credit card prior to check-in.
Build size and Land size
Build: 220m2
Land: 586m2
Property licence
144513/AL
The payment of a Tourist Tax has been implemented for all arriving visitors on or after 01 October 2024 across all of Madeira and Porto Santo by the local Municipalities.
This applies to all visitors to Madeira aged 13 or over, and costs 2€ per person per day up to a maximum of 14€ per person.
Your accommodation is responsible for collecting these amounts and paying them on your behalf to the applicable municipality.
Pets - not allowed
PLEASE FIND BELOW DRIVING AND CHECK-IN INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS SIDE OF PARADISE. This is a self check-in property and you will be sent a separate email 48h before arrival on how to access the keys with the code for the keybox. If you do not receive this email please contact us so we can send you directly. Check-in time is from 16:00; you can have an earlier check-in if the villa is ready before this time. Please contact us on +351 965 680 006 to check and arrange this. If you have a car and are driving to your villa or apartment, please follow these instructions. Using GPS will take you via old and less easy roads and unusual locations:
Leaving the airport take the motorway (Via Rápida) West in the direction of Funchal and after this to Ribeira Brava. Travel for 34. Km.
When you reach the end of the motorway (approximately 35 minutes) keep on the right hand lane and follow the signs to Ribeira Brava – Ponta do Sol.
The slip road will lead you to a roundabout. Take the first exit to Ribeira Brava and drive towards the sea for 1,4Km. You will reach another roundabout. Take the 1st exit into the tunnel and you will now carry on for 3,9Km until you reach the roundabout of Ponta do Sol.
At the end of the tunnel you will reach another roundabout; take the 2nd exit , signposted Ponta do Sol and drive through another tunnel. At the end, carry on along the coastal road and you will enter another tunnel. At the end, carry on along the coastal road and you will enter another tunnel.
At the end of this tunnel you will come to the roundabout of Ponta do Sol; on the left you will find a petrol station and mini market. Take the 2nd exit into the next tunnel and drive for 2,8Km.
At the end of the tunnel, at the roundabout, turn sharp right into the next tunnel (signposted Calheta).
At the roundabout (1,6Km), take the first turn-off, signposted to Calheta, drive through the next tunnel for 1,8Km.
Reaching the next roundabout, take the first exit following signs to Arco da Calheta and drive up 100metres until you reach another roundabout.
At the roundabout take the 1st exit sign posted with “Farmacia” (Pharmacy). Follow the road up for approximately 2 kilometres until you come to a T-Junction and turn left, following the sign post “Farmácia”.
Continue for approximately 600m, passing the chemist on your right. Take the next right hand turn into Rua da Achada de Santo Antão.
Continue for 1.5 kms and take the 5th road on your left (the turning is not obvious, so please pay careful attention not to miss this small road) – Caminho Poço do Lombo, which is a narrow steep road and follow this for a further 200m which will curve to left when you reach the top.
This Slide of Paradise is house number 19.
VILLA ADDRESSThis Slide of ParadiseCaminho do Poço Lombo 19 Arco da Calheta9370-059 CalhetaMadeira
GPS COORDINATES32.710281167306505, -17.138736004754644
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FOR THOSE HIRING A CAR IF YOU HAVE RESERVED A CAR THROUGH USAs you have reserved your car hire through us, a representative of the car hire company will be waiting for you at the airport.Outside the arrival's hall, you will see a meeting point, please look for the car hire representative carrying a board displaying their name ATLANTIC RENT A CAR. You will be taken to collect the car, sign the documents and pay the rental value. If you do not see them immediately please allow 10 minutes (espec
