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Set within 1.2 km of Palmeiras Beach and 18 km of Marina do Funchal in Santa Cruz, Villas Madalena Chalets vista mar cWiFi features accommodation with seating area. There is a private entrance at the holiday home for the convenience of those who stay. The holiday home offers sea views, a terrace, and free WiFi is available throughout the property.

The closeness to the airport and the view from my room was to die for.

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9.1
Superb
187 reviews
Price from
€ 132
per night

The villa provides guests with a terrace, sea views, a seating area, cable flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a private bathroom with bidet and a hair dryer. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also available, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the villa complex, each unit includes bed linen and towels.

The Vila was very close to the airport and it was a quick drive to Funchal. The Vilas are very clean and had all the basic needs provided for you, like kitchenware, towels and toilet paper. All pictures of the Vilas are exactly what you see, spacious bedrooms, balcony off every room, beautiful view of the ocean, and a safe quiet area. They even set up to have a cleaning lady come to the vilas twice a week to clean, change towels, take out the trash and give you more toilet paper. Owner has very quick response time (even given the 5 hour difference. We had notify the property owner, prior to our stay,the arrival time of our flight. As a follow up email, we were also given a number to call when we were 10-15 minutes away from the Vila. The owner was already on site as we arrived by taxi. Owners were quick to respond to all emails and questions. Overall we would highly recommend a stay a the Vila and will book our future trip at this place.

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9.1
Superb
216 reviews
Price from
€ 226.20
per night

Palmeiras Beach is 1.3 km from the holiday home, while Marina do Funchal is 18 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport, 5 km from Isaac Villa in Santa Cruz.

Spaciousness and views over the sea. Ideal for families and those who like plane spotting.

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9.6
Exceptional
10 reviews
Price from
€ 213
per night

Kora Home, a property with a terrace, is set in Santa Cruz, 18 km from Marina do Funchal, 24 km from Santana's traditional houses, as well as 29 km from Girao Cape. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 700 metres from Palmeiras Beach.

Nice and attentive host. She met me at the place with the keys. Gave me a tour of the building and gave me restaurants recommendations. The place was clean and had everything that I needed. Has private parking. Location is perfect, close to Funchal and 5 min away from the airport.

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9.7
Exceptional
28 reviews
Price from
€ 144
per night

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Sun Hill Apartment is situated in Santa Cruz. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the apartment free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.6 km from Palmeiras Beach.

The hosts were so welcoming and accessible! Loved it!

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9.7
Exceptional
28 reviews

Located on the beachfront in Santa Cruz, Ocean SC Apartment has a private beach area and is close to Palmeiras Beach. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property. The apartment provides a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property.

The top floor apartment on the 3rd level has a very nice view over Santa Cruz and the ocean.The location is quiet (you seldom hear a neighbour) and the small but nice village center (and the sea promenade) is just a few minutes by foot away. There are small supermarkets and cafes in Santa Cruz. Check inn and out worked perfectly and Miguel is a concerned host which will contact you via whats up weeks before to communicate all your questions you might have.The beds were very good, extra linen provided.The information provided by other guests are correct from our point of view.

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9.8
Exceptional
8 reviews
Price from
€ 218
per night

Located in Santa Cruz and only 20 km from Santana's traditional houses, Quinta Meneses provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. This recently renovated holiday home is located 23 km from Marina do Funchal and 34 km from Girao Cape. The property is non-smoking and is set 18 km from Palheiro Gardens.

We liked everything about Quinta Meneses. Berta welcomed us very warmly even if we arrived very late at night. It was magical to arrive in her beautiful house nested in a great garden. The house was extremely clean and cosy. We wish we had stayed more and hope to be back some day! Thank you Berta!

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9.5
Exceptional
22 reviews
Price from
€ 131.60
per night

Boasting quiet street views, Moradia Casa Feliz offers accommodation with barbecue facilities and a patio, around 2.6 km from Palmeiras Beach. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the holiday home free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is set 20 km from Marina do Funchal.

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9.3
Superb
13 reviews
Price from
€ 388.51
per night

Solar da Fontinha by An Island Apart is set in Santa Cruz, 18 km from Marina do Funchal, 23 km from Santana's traditional houses, and 29 km from Girao Cape. It is situated 200 metres from Palmeiras Beach and features free WiFi.

the apartment is very spacious, there is everything you need from aromatic coffee to glow-in-the-dark stickers above the switches.. thank you for the comfort, coziness, and great location. The holiday exceeded expectations. And thank you for the sun, it spoiled us so much..

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9.1
Superb
8 reviews
Price from
€ 256.36
per night

The 2-bedroom holiday home features a living room with a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 2 bathrooms with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

-Comfy beds ! -2 bathrooms -Rooftop -Close to the ocean/center -Private parking spot -Towels -Laundry

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9.6
Exceptional
12 reviews
Price from
€ 138.30
per night

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  • Villas Madalena Chalets vista mar cWiFi
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 187 reviews

    Set within 1.2 km of Palmeiras Beach and 18 km of Marina do Funchal in Santa Cruz, Villas Madalena Chalets vista mar cWiFi features accommodation with seating area.

    Extremamente espaçosa! Tudo muito limpo e agradável.

  • Vilas Mediterrâneo
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 216 reviews

    Situated in Santa Cruz and only 2.1 km from Reis Magos Beach, Vilas Mediterrâneo features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Kontakt z właścicielem, lokalizacją. Duża przestrzeń.

  • Isaac Villa in Santa Cruz
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 10 reviews

    Set in Santa Cruz, Isaac Villa in Santa Cruz offers accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. A hot tub is available for guests.

    La maison est très agréable Literie très confortable

  • Kora Home
    Breakfast options
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 28 reviews

    Kora Home, a property with a terrace, is set in Santa Cruz, 18 km from Marina do Funchal, 24 km from Santana's traditional houses, as well as 29 km from Girao Cape.

    The host is extremely helpful. She is fully committed to her work kudos to her.

  • Sun Hill Apartment
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 28 reviews

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Sun Hill Apartment is situated in Santa Cruz. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the apartment free of charge.

    The hosts were so welcoming and accessible! Loved it!

  • Ocean SC Apartment
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 8 reviews

    Located on the beachfront in Santa Cruz, Ocean SC Apartment has a private beach area and is close to Palmeiras Beach. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property.

    Vybavení pokojů, vybavení kuchyně, každá ložnice s balkonem, parkování v garáži, dostupnost restaurací a obchodů.

  • Quinta Meneses
    Breakfast options
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 22 reviews

    Located in Santa Cruz and only 20 km from Santana's traditional houses, Quinta Meneses provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Amazing property, very responsive host. We highly recommend this place.

  • Moradia Casa Feliz
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 13 reviews

    Boasting quiet street views, Moradia Casa Feliz offers accommodation with barbecue facilities and a patio, around 2.6 km from Palmeiras Beach.

    Rendezett, tiszta apartman, kényelmesen elfértünk. Minden rendben volt.

These holiday rentals in Santa Cruz have options with FREE cancellation

  • Quinta Santo Antonio Da Serra
    Free cancellation options available
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 857 reviews

    Quinta Santo Antonio Da Serra is situated in the Madeira countryside, only 18 km from Funchal. All of the self contained apartments have a real wood fireplace and a balcony.

    the whole property is amazing, very quiet and clean.

  • Casa das Levadas Charming House
    Free cancellation options available
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 16 reviews

    Located in Santa Cruz and only 1.8 km from Palmeiras Beach, Casa das Levadas Charming House provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Le confort la tranquilité et le cadre du logement fonctionnelle

  • Apartamento Lobo Marinho by An Island Apart
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 43 reviews

    Set in Santa Cruz and only 400 metres from Palmeiras Beach, Apartamento Lobo Marinho by An Island Apart offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Die wunderschöne Terrasse im 4. Stock, dazu noch Balkonstühle und 1 Tisch

  • Apartment with garden - Casa Frangipani
    Free cancellation options available
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4 reviews

    Apartment with garden - Casa Frangipani, a property with a garden, is set in Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Reis Magos Beach, 11 km from Marina do Funchal, as well as 22 km from Girao Cape.

  • Solar da Fontinha by An Island Apart
    Free cancellation options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 8 reviews

    Solar da Fontinha by An Island Apart is set in Santa Cruz, 18 km from Marina do Funchal, 23 km from Santana's traditional houses, and 29 km from Girao Cape.

    Muito bem dividido limpo e organizado a zona era muito boa

  • FLH Santa Cruz Triplex with Terrace
    Free cancellation options available
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 12 reviews

    Situated in Santa Cruz in the Madeira Islands region, FLH Santa Cruz Triplex with Terrace has a terrace.

    Very spacious and comfortable apartment with everything you needed.

  • Gaula Residence by Madeira Sun Travel
    Free cancellation options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 8 reviews

    Set in Santa Cruz and only 14 km from Marina do Funchal, Gaula Residence by Madeira Sun Travel offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

  • La Perle de Caniço by LovelyStay
    Free cancellation options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 8 reviews

    Situated in Santa Cruz and only 1.5 km from Reis Magos Beach, La Perle de Caniço by LovelyStay features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Ottima sistemazione, a 10 minuti da Funchal. Posto auto nel garage dell'edificio. Nell'appartamento non manca veramente nulla.

Highly rated holiday rentals in Santa Cruz

  • Plaza Charming Flat
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 74 reviews

    Offering water sports facilities and mountain view, Plaza Charming Flat is set in Santa Cruz, 500 metres from Palmeiras Beach and 18 km from Marina do Funchal.

    o atendimento do gerente, muito fiável e muito atencioso

  • The Balcony
    8.0+ review score
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 10 reviews

    Offering a garden and sea view, The Balcony is situated in Santa Cruz, 600 metres from Palmeiras Beach and 18 km from Marina do Funchal.

    Krásné místo s výhledem, parkováním, centrum města pohodlně dostupné pěšky.

  • Wings Apartment I by An Island Apart
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 8 reviews

    Wings Apartment I by An Island Apart is situated in Santa Cruz, 18 km from Marina do Funchal, 24 km from Santana's traditional houses, as well as 29 km from Girao Cape.

  • Duplex da Fontinha
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 39 reviews

    Offering city views, Duplex da Fontinha is an accommodation located in Santa Cruz, 18 km from Marina do Funchal and 23 km from Santana's traditional houses.

    L emplacement, l appartement est beau et confortable

  • Guesthouse Olival
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 13 reviews

    Situated in Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Palmeiras Beach and 15 km from Marina do Funchal, Guesthouse Olival features spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi.

    L'appartement est super bien équipé et spacieux.

  • Despertar do Sol
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 70 reviews

    Located in Santa Cruz and only 1.2 km from Palmeiras Beach, Despertar do Sol provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Completamente equipado com espaços limpos e amplos

  • Amazing SEA LIGHT Apartment, close to the beach.
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 92 reviews

    Offering garden views, Amazing SEA LIGHT Apartment, close to the beach. Is an accommodation set in Santa Cruz, 18 km from Marina do Funchal and 23 km from Santana's traditional houses.

    Very helpful Great location Well equipped apartment

  • Central Park Sea Views
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 25 reviews

    Situated in Santa Cruz and only 2.3 km from Reis Magos Beach, Central Park Sea Views features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Perfect location, view , not noisy, car park in the garage

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Holiday rentals that guests love in Santa Cruz

  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 794 reviews
    Location perfect for exploring the village and surrounds
    Lydia
    Solo traveller
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 794 reviews
    The location is perfect, 2 minutes from the sea, many restaurants nearby, good breakfast in the SuperMeu shop. Santa Cruz is a nice little village, 15 minutes from the airport by foot. Friendly staff, you can leave your luggage after checkout.
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    Young couple
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 71 reviews
    A lovely traditional and spacious apartment. It was a short distance from the village, shops, restaurants and beach. Nice aerial views from the balcony.
    Steven
    Solo traveller
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,127 reviews
    Great location. Walking distance to the little village the walkway along the ocean and many restaurants. Also a 10 minute taxi to the airport. Breakfast was excellent..
    Duggan
    Young couple
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 19 reviews
    Views are stunning, it has everything there you could need for cooking, swimming, toys, washing ect very comfortable for a family. Very big villa with lots of space, all the bedrooms are outstanding with ensuites in all. Nice salt water pool.
    Spencer
    Family with young children
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 22 reviews
    The location is very quiet and relaxing. Perfect if you want to have your peace. Nevertheless it just takes 10 minutes walking and you get to the center of the village with shops, restaurants and a very nice market during the weekend. The house is very cozy and nicely equipped with all you need. After arrival lat at night, we found everything you need for the breakfast like bread, butter, jam, cheese, ... great.
    Tobias
    Family with young children
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,127 reviews
    Smart comfortable, on the edge of village.Staff and breakfast great.
    CHARLES
    Young couple
  • 10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 5 reviews
    We had a lovely stay in Villa Calçada. The villa is excellent and has amazing views. The location is great and it is easy to access the whole of the island. It was very clean and has parking available. Exceptional host
    Suman
    Young couple
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,230 reviews
    Location. Santa Cruz is the cutest village on Madeira
    David
    Family with young children
  • 10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 5 reviews
    It's a mix of old stone made house (when you come to the parking) and a very cool modern villa with a pool is you are in the front side. The view is stunning, you have an overview of Santa Cruz, Atlantic ocean and planes going to the FUN airport. A lot of space, 2 BRs, 3 toilets. The host was very helpful and eager to help with any kind of request we had.
    apashchenko
    Solo traveller