Entire home

Fortress Home II - In the historic center of Funchal

Photo gallery for Fortress Home II - In the historic center of Funchal

Property grounds
Property grounds
Room
Room
Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3592.0 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Funchal, Madeira Region
  • Town Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • CR7 Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Funchal Farmers Market
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

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
Lock

Protect your payment — always book on Vrbo

If someone asks you to book through them or pay them directly before you book on Vrbo, report it.

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Apenas no exterior!

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Property Registration Number 47776/AL

We should mention

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

About the area

Funchal

Located by the ocean, this holiday home is in Sao Pedro, a neighbourhood in Funchal. Santa Clara Monastery and Church of Sao Pedro are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Funchal Marina and Funchal-Monte Teleferico. Museum of Natural History and Funchal Municipal Garden are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking, mountain climbing and mountain biking.
Map
Funchal, Madeira Region

What's nearby

  • Town Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Funchal Marina - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • CR7 Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Funchal Farmers Market - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Madeira Botanical Garden - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Fugacidade - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tourigalo - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Castelo dos Hamburguers - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Safari - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Trigal - ‬6 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 1 mi (2 km) of Santa Clara Monastery and Funchal Farmers Market. Quinta das Cruzes Museum and Holy Trinity Church are just steps away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 101 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simone T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to be in Funchal

The position is good to reach every part of the island and quite close to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Only a few things to note...

The location is beautiful. Yes: You will hike up and down but you will love the space, the view, the cleanliness. The friendliness of the man who checked us in and the accommodation of an earlier check-in. The water pressure in the shower and the inability for it to get truly hot are our only real concerns. I imagine the hosts will work on this.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

adam g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Olaf

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was perfect.
Stayed 16 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

luisa b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

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

Henrieke F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Good stay with just a few little things to improve

We stayed in the flat for four days and really loved the incredible view from the living room. Absolutely perfect for exploring the city by night - the walk to the apartment from the inner city is just a few minutes. Driving there is a little adventure. The street might seem scary because it is very steep but just go for it! The flat was not quite as nice as it looks on the pictures and the kitchen is rather dark as it is in the back of the flat with only a little window. The parking garage is very nice as is the living room. For cleanliness it was alright even though we found some hair in the sink when we arrived and it would have been nice to have a new sponge in the kitchen (the one we had has definitely been used for a while). Over all a solid choice for staying in Funchal for a few days!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Jane l.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, location

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

8/10 Good

Jutta S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Klein und fein mit fantastischer Aussicht!

Alles in allem hatten wir einen stressfreien und reibungslosen Aufenthalt! Ein, zwei Verwirrungen haben zwar ein wenig für Aufregung gesorgt, aber das ließ sich dank der super Kommunikation mit der Vermietung schnell klären.Ein Mietwagen ist ein muss damit man alle die tollen Levada Wanderungen und Gipfel Touren erreicht!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruno L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Petra H.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandrine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Niel 2024

Superbes vacances sur Funchal
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Elisabete G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bewertung

Wir haben uns wohl gefühlt.Lage ok.Wohnung war sauber. Würde es weiter empfehlen.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

wundervoller Ausblick

Das Appartement ist toll, nur muss man mögen das es immer steil bergauf oder bergab geht um dahin zu kommen. Die Bestückung der Küche lassen nichts zu wünschen übrig. Die Aussicht ist granios und man kann zu jeder Tageszeit einfach nur auf der Terasse sitzen und die Stadt und das Meer überblicken.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Frauke S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Großzügige Wohnung

Die Wohnung ist groß, man hat viel Platz. Schöne Terrasse und es war alles da was man braucht. Handtücher, Gewürze, Duschgel usw. Was uns gestört hat war der Geruch im Bad, der aus dem Abfluss oder so kommt und dass kein Mückenschutz an den Fenstern war.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bettina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Clémence D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Check-in

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

8/10 Good

Luc S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Aangenaam verblijf op interessante locatie

We logeerden op loopafstand van de Sé, mooi verblijf met zonnig terras. Alles was aanwezig, goede bed, uitgeruste keuken, garage. Minpuntjes: reservoir stuk, wc-bril los, bidet loopt uit, klink badkamer stuk, diepvries sloot net al te best. Maar alles bij elkaar fijn appartement!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Judite & Rui

Host profile image

Languages:

English, French, Spanish, Portuguese