Robin K. - May 2024 Germany A nice place to stay for a few nights although we think the price is too high for what is being offered.
Positive:
Beautiful location surrounded by towering mountains. The property itself has a well-kept garden. We were welcomed by Linda who was very friendly and showed us around. Our apartment was quite spacious and as the evenings were a bit chilly we could use the fireplace in the living room.
Negative:
As described by other guests there was an intense bad smell in the bathroom. We had to keep the toilet lid closed and window open at all times which was not ideal for the colder nights. Although the kitchen was spacious, there were no sharp knifes and only older equipment which made proper cooking difficult.
Katrin M. - April 2024 Germany No title
Positive:
Sehr schöne Lage: friedlich, tolle Terrasse, Pool und Garten grandios, ganz abseits vom Trubel, sehr gepflegt, Ansprechpartnerin sehr nett und hilfsbereit
Negative:
War anfangs schwer zu finden. Google Maps kennt die Adresse nicht. Besser wären Koordinaten gewesen.
Magnifique séjour!
Magnifique séjour!
An Island Apart - March 2024
Hello Anne, your feedback is incredibly valuable to us. You're always welcome back, and we're excited to provide another fantastic experience during your next stay.
Our time here felt magical! It’s a very secluded area surrounded by nature and beautiful views. T...
Our time here felt magical! It’s a very secluded area surrounded by nature and beautiful views. The house itself was stunning and spacious, and perfectly clean. It had everything we needed during our time there and it all felt very cozy and welcoming. We were always happy to come back and relax after a long day of adventures (it’s a very good middle point for many levadas and natural spots, including Porto Moniz, Seixal, Fanal, Santana/Pico Ruivo, etc.). We enjoyed the pool, gardens, and balconies the property offered and would 100% stay here again 😊 The staff members were always very friendly and willing to help even after-hours. Wonderful spot!
An Island Apart - March 2024
Hello Luisanna, your positive feedback truly brightens our day! Whenever you decide to return, our properties will be eagerly awaiting your next visit.
Martina M. - March 2024 Germany No title
Positive:
No comment
Negative:
No comment
An Island Apart - March 2024
Martina your feedback is incredibly valuable to us. You're always welcome back, and we're excited to provide another fantastic experience during your next stay.
Lisa C. - March 2024 Switzerland Relaxing time in Madeira
It‘s very quiet and the perfect place to relax. The place is beautiful and if the weather is great, it‘s nice to sit outside or by the pool. the check-in was easy and Linda and the crew were very friendly and helpful with whatever we needed.
the only thing we did not love was the bed, it wasn‘t as comfy. and there was a smell in the bathroom, that was not very nice although it was very clean.
Lisa C. - March 2024 Switzerland Entschleunigen in Madeira
Positive:
Wir mochten die Ferienwohnung. Sie war geräumig, sauber und süss eingerichtet. In der Küche ist alles nötige vorhanden, es gibt sogar einen Ofen, was wir sehr toll fanden, um selbst zu kochen. Es gibt Parkplätze und auf dem Grundstück sind 3 Hunde zuhause, die uns beim Frühstück in der Sonne manchmal besucht haben. Linda und das Team waren ausserordentlich nett. Sie haben einmal die Woche geputzt und wir konnten ihr unsere Wäsche zum Waschen geben. Ich konnte sie immer und einfach kontaktieren, wenn es Unklarheiten gab. Wir mochten auch den Kamin im Wohnzimmer, sehr gemütlich.
Man kann mit einem Mietauto gut Ausflüge auf der gesamten Insel unternehmen.
Negative:
Das Bett war leider nicht so bequem. Und im Badezimmer riecht es unangenehm (wir vermuten, aus dem Abfluss). Ausserdem gab es eine unsichtbare Lüftung (im Dach?), die ebenfalls unangenehm roch, wenn sie lief.
Zudem ist es evtl. wichtig zu wissen, dass man, damit es trotz elektronischem Ofen nicht zu kalt wird, einfeuern muss. Holz liegt bereit, man muss es aber hacken und es kann teilweise feucht sein. Für fitte und im anfeuern erfahrene Menschen kein Problem, aber ich könnte mir vorstellen, dass das nicht alle können/möchten.
An Island Apart - March 2024
Lisa thank you for your detailed feedback. Improving is always our aim, and we're swiftly addressing the mentioned issues. Looking forward to your next stay with us.
Anna F. - February 2024 Germany Wie wurden leider bereits direkt bei der Ankunft enttäuscht, da wir laut der Beschreibung und den...
Wie wurden leider bereits direkt bei der Ankunft enttäuscht, da wir laut der Beschreibung und den Fotos von einem Ferienhaus ausgegangen sind, das einem Einfamilienhaus entspricht. Das Haus hatte allerdings zwei Eingänge und somit haben wir uns das Haus mit einer anderen Partei geteilt (räumliche Trennung gegeben). Wir haben Lanco II gebucht und sind morgens immer an den Fenstern unserer Nachbarn von Lanco I entlanggegangen. Die auf den Fotos abgebildete Terrasse gehört zu Lanco I, zumindest richtet sich das Wohnzimmerfenster von Lanco I auf diese Terrasse, sodass, untergebracht in Lanco II, leider keine Möglichkeit zum gemütlichen draußen Sitzen besteht. Das fanden wir sehr schade, weil wir im Sommer gerne draußen frühstücken und diese Unterkunft u.a. deswegen gebucht haben.
Sowohl die Beschreibung des Inserats als auch die Fotos sind somit nicht eindeutig der Unterkunft „Lanco II“ zuzuordnen, was sehr unglücklich ist. Unter diesen Umständen hätten wir diese Unterkunft nämlich gar nicht gebucht.
Ansonsten ist bei einem solchen Arrangement nicht unerheblich, dass man gut mit den Nachbarn auskommt. Wir sind uns zum Glück meistens nicht in die Quere gekommen, aber zwei Tage lang roch unsere Unterkunft sehr unangenehm, weil unsere Nachbarn irgendetwas Geruchsintensives gekocht haben. Dem Gesamtaufenthalt ist es zumindest nicht dienlich, wenn die Bewohner ihre Unterkunft wegen des Gestanks morgens Hals über Kopf verlassen müssen und nachts nicht schlafen können.
Ansonsten verfügt die Wohnung über alle wesentlichen Ausstattungsmerkmale. Das Wohnzimmer ist leider etwas dunkel und das Bad empfanden wir auch als sehr enttäuschend. Es war dunkel und feucht und die Klobrille war beschädigt (rutschte hin und her, wenn man sich darauf gesetzt hat).
Es gibt zwei kleine Hunde auf dem Anwesen, die die Terrasse für ihre Geschäfte nutzen. Ansonsten gibt es in der Nachbarschaft viele Hunde, sodass die ganze Zeit ein Hundegebell zu hören ist. Da wir allerdings immer unterwegs waren, hat uns das wenig gestört.
Die Lage ist ein guter Ausgangspunkt, um in alle Teile der Insel zu gelangen, erfordert allerdings einen Mietwagen. Zu Fuß ist auf die Schnelle kein Restaurant und auch kein Supermarkt zu erreichen. Dafür nach einer ca. 10-minütigen Autofahrt.
An Island Apart - November 2022
Anna thank you for your, such detailed, feedback. We are sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations. However, we have never had a complaint from guests that the advertisement did not match the description.
We are sorry, but you will always be welcome at our properties. :)
Very nice and relaxing place. Perfect for exploring many parts of the island. We stayed for 3 nig...
Very nice and relaxing place. Perfect for exploring many parts of the island. We stayed for 3 nights and could easily have stayed longer. The kitchen is most well equipped we have ever experienced. Super nice view from the pool. The hosts where so nice and arrange washing our clothes etc.
An Island Apart - February 2024
Sofie your detailed feedback means a lot to us. We're genuinely delighted you had a fantastic stay. You're part of our guest family, and we eagerly await your next visit.
Alicia U. - February 2024 Todo perfecto
Todo perfecto
An Island Apart - February 2024
Alicia
we're grateful for your positive feedback, and we're delighted that your stay was enjoyable. Our properties are open to you at any time, and we can't wait to have you as our guest once more.
Myriam L. - February 2024 We loved staying in Casa do Lanco.
It's a really peaceful place, with a stunning view on the vall...
We loved staying in Casa do Lanco.
It's a really peaceful place, with a stunning view on the valley. We had everything we needed. We could use as much wood as we needed for the fire.
The dogs are friendly and gave us often compagny. Linda is very kind, and always available. Thank you for this lovely staying !
An Island Apart - February 2024
Myriam we appreciate your positive feedback and are glad you had a good stay. You're welcome back anytime, and we hope to see you again soon.
Olga A. - January 2024 Ukraine No title
Positive:
No comment
Negative:
No comment
An Island Apart - January 2024
Olga your feedback is incredibly valuable to us. You're always welcome back, and we can't wait to provide another fantastic experience during your next stay.
Great Cabin and great people around
Great Cabin and great people around
An Island Apart - December 2023
Hi, Thank you for your nice comment. We are glad to know you enjoyed your stay with us. You will always be welcome at our properties
The apartment was lovely to stay in and had everything you need for cooking/living etc. It was re...
The apartment was lovely to stay in and had everything you need for cooking/living etc. It was really well decorated and also just a lovely area to stay in with stunning views of the mountains all around the apartment. Would definitely stay there again and the hosts were helpful/responsive.
An Island Apart - December 2023
Hello Alex thank you for the wonderful review! We strive to offer the best experience, and we're glad it reflected in your stay. Come back soon!
Super Einrichtung und tolle ruhige Umgebung. Wir durften den Kamin sogar anfeuern, auch wenn die ...
Super Einrichtung und tolle ruhige Umgebung. Wir durften den Kamin sogar anfeuern, auch wenn die Temperaturen das nicht unbedingt erfordert haben. Linda war sehr nett und zuvorkommend, hat sogar unsere Wäsche gewaschen.
Vielen Dank nochmal!
An Island Apart - December 2023
Hello Sina,
We're so happy to hear that you had a fantastic stay with us and that you enjoyed your time at our properties. You're always welcome to come back and stay with us whenever you're in the area.
Miguel B. - November 2023 Excelente
Local bucólico, confortável e aconchegante. Ideal para descansar e conhecer a Madeira rural das paisagens deslumbrantes, a Laurissilva e as levadas.
An Island Apart - November 2023
Hello Miguel we're grateful for your positive feedback, and we're delighted that your stay was enjoyable. Our properties are open to you at any time, and we can't wait to have you as our guest once more.
Jaroslaw P. - November 2023 Poland No title
Positive:
Location was great, very quiet and beautiful. House was very cosy and clean, all equipment needed was there
Negative:
No comment
An Island Apart - November 2023
Hello Jaroslaw we value your positive feedback and are delighted to hear that your stay was enjoyable. You're welcome to return whenever you like, and we look forward to your next visit.
Rebecca R. - October 2023 Netherlands No title
Positive:
Very clean! Large appartment with stunning views. Overall a really great place to stay, also because it is in the middle of the island. Would recomment renting a car. Linda the host was really sweet!
Negative:
No comment
An Island Apart - October 2023
Hello Rebecca your positive feedback means a lot to us, and we're pleased that you had a good stay. You're invited to return whenever you like, and we eagerly await your next visit.
Heerlijk verblijf gehad van een paar daagjes hier! Locatie is prachtig en het huisje is lekker ru...
Heerlijk verblijf gehad van een paar daagjes hier! Locatie is prachtig en het huisje is lekker ruim. De badkamer en keuken zijn wel wat gedateerd, maar wel super schoon. Fijn contact met de host mbt inchecken.
An Island Apart - October 2023
Hello Julia we appreciate your positive feedback and are glad you had a good stay. You're welcome back anytime, and we hope to see you again soon.
Johanna D. - September 2023 Germany No title
Positive:
No comment
Negative:
No comment
An Island Apart - October 2023
Hello Johanna,
Thank you so much for your feedback, it’s really important for us to improve each day.
You will always be welcome at our properties :)
Nice location, well-equipped, fast and friendly communication by the host and maintenance staff. ...
Nice location, well-equipped, fast and friendly communication by the host and maintenance staff. A nice spot to explore the island.
As described in other evaluations you may not be the only tourists on the property (there were up to 3 groups in 3 apartments). However: Everyone was very respectful and considerate.
We would definitely come back!
An Island Apart - August 2023
Hello Jan,
Many thanks for your positive feedback. We are glad that it was a pleasant stay. You will always be welcome at our properties and we are looking forward to see you soon 🙂
espaço acolhedor, tivemos algumas dificuldades com o gps. não tão privado e amplo como parece nas...
espaço acolhedor, tivemos algumas dificuldades com o gps. não tão privado e amplo como parece nas fotos, as casas não têm assim tanta distância entre si. a anfitriã foi simpática e prestável.
An Island Apart - August 2023
Hello Flor,
Many thanks for your positive feedback. We are glad that it was a pleasant stay. You will always be welcome at our properties and we are looking forward to see you soon 🙂
Schöne Lage, leider kleine Baustelle auf dem Grundstück, grosse Räume, netter Service, Linda hat ...
Schöne Lage, leider kleine Baustelle auf dem Grundstück, grosse Räume, netter Service, Linda hat unsere Wäsche abgeholt und gewaschen.
Nette Hunde, grosse Terrasse mit Privatsphäre.
An Island Apart - July 2023
Hello Anna,
Many thanks for your positive feedback. We are glad that it was a pleasant stay. You will always be welcome at our properties and we are looking forward to see you soon :)
Die Unterkunft ist wirklich geschmackvoll eingerichtet, geräumig und wunderschön im Grünen gelege...
Die Unterkunft ist wirklich geschmackvoll eingerichtet, geräumig und wunderschön im Grünen gelegen. Von der Terrasse aus guckt man in den bezaubernden Garten mit den Bergen im Hintergrund und kann die Natur und ein Gefühl von Einsamkeit genießen. Trotzdem ist man überall schnell, der nächste Ort ist nur 10 Minuten entfernt. Also grundsätzlich top und 5 Sterne!
Als wir da waren, war aber leider auf dem Grundstück noch eine kleine Baustelle. Daher der Tipp, vor der Buchung nochmal nachzufragen wie da der Stand ist. Sonst wird man morgens eventuell von Baulärm geweckt.
An Island Apart - July 2023
Hello Melanie,
Many thanks for your positive feedback. We are glad that it was a pleasant stay. You will always be welcome at our properties and we are looking forward to see you soon 🙂
Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt inmitten der Weinberge und umgeben von viel grüner Natur und Ber...
Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt inmitten der Weinberge und umgeben von viel grüner Natur und Bergen, traumhaft!
Unsere Unterkunft hatte den hinteren Eingang, sodass wir ungestört auf der kleinen Terrasse sitzen konnten, auch Sonnenliegen waren vorhanden.
Alles sehr sauber, gut ausgestattete Küche. Linda hatte uns sogar die Wäsche 1X gewaschen und gebügelt!
Einziges Problem: der Toilettensitz war bereits defekt und wurde leider nicht repariert während unseres 10-tägigen Aufenthalts.
An Island Apart - June 2023
Hello Kerstin,
Thank you so much for your detailed feedback, it’s really important for us to improve each day.
We will take into account the issues you mentioned and fix it as soon as possible.
You will always be welcome at our properties :)
Petr O. - June 2023 Czech Republic No title
Positive:
No comment
Negative:
The designated area for parking was full even though the hosts knew we were coming by car and indicated that reservation was not needed. We could not reach the hosts for instructions. For the cleanliness of the kitchen it would be better if it was equipped with a dishwasher.
An Island Apart - October 2023
Hello Petr thank you for your detailed feedback. Your input is valuable as we strive to improve every day. We'll address the issues you've mentioned promptly, and you're always welcome at our properties.
Beau logement, dans les montagnes au calme et agréable.
Beau logement, dans les montagnes au calme et agréable.
An Island Apart - May 2023
Hello Marjorie,
Thank you for your nice comment. We are glad to know you enjoyed your stay with us. You will always be welcome at our properties :)
Doris M. - May 2023 Germany No title
Positive:
No comment
Negative:
No comment
An Island Apart - October 2023
Hello Doris we appreciate your positive feedback and are glad you had a good stay. You're welcome back anytime, and we hope to see you again soon.
Bien
Bien
An Island Apart - April 2023
Hello Pierre,
Many thanks for your positive feedback. We are glad that it was a pleasant stay. You will always be welcome at our properties and we are looking forward to see you soon :)
Roman H. - April 2023 Ukraine Superb stay in the house with personal touch
Positive:
It was an amazing stay in the house. We had everything we needed to get the best of vacationing on Madeira. There is a parking lot for 2 cars on the territory of houses. A kitchen has all the kitchenware to prepare meals. In addition, there's a fireplace in the living room to chill after an active day. You can have your meal on the terrace contemplating the "green" view of the Sao Vicente neighborhoods.
PS: we got a flat tyre and an employee that was engaged in construction activities helped us with pumping up to be able to drive to the closest service station. Not having asked him that It was really nice of him to give us a hand.
Negative:
There were no such things.
An Island Apart - October 2023
Hello Roman thank you for your nice comment. We are glad to know you enjoyed your stay with us. You will always be welcome at our properties.
Roman H. - April 2023 Ukraine Superb stay in the house with personal touch
It was an amazing stay in the house. We had everything we needed to get the best of vacationing on Madeira. There is a parking lot for 2 cars on the territory of houses. A kitchen has all the kitchenware to prepare meals. In addition, there's a fireplace in the living room to chill after an active day. You can have your meal on the terrace contemplating the "green" view of the Sao Vicente neighborhoods.
An Island Apart - October 2023
Hello Roman thank you for your detailed feedback. It’s really important for us. We are glad to know you enjoyed your stay with us. You will always be welcome at our properties.
Delightful place to stay! Beautiful views over the valley with a cosy decor. Would come back again
Delightful place to stay! Beautiful views over the valley with a cosy decor. Would come back again
An Island Apart - April 2023
Hello Annabel,
Many thanks for your positive feedback. We are glad that it was a pleasant stay. You will always be welcome at our properties and we are looking forward to see you soon :)
Peter H. - March 2023 Slovakia Basicaly it is nice accomodation to stay.
Positive:
We loved the fire place inside the living room. We felt there like we are part of their culture. The house was nice, also the area. There was only one issue - there are three dogs. They are good and very friendly but they have not any owner. It seemed like that.
Negative:
There was only one issue - there are three dogs. They are good and very friendly but they have not any owner. It seemed like that.
An Island Apart - March 2023
Hello Peter,
Many thanks for your positive feedback. We are glad that it was a pleasant stay. You will always be welcome at our properties and we are looking forward to see you soon :)
Très beau séjour, le lieu était magnifique.
Très beau séjour, le lieu était magnifique.
An Island Apart - March 2023
Hi Stephane. Many thanks for your positive feedback. We are glad that it was a pleasant stay. You will always be welcome at our properties and we are looking forward to see you soon.
Het huisje maakt deel uit van een unit met 2 appartementen maar er is voldoende privacy. Prachtig...
Het huisje maakt deel uit van een unit met 2 appartementen maar er is voldoende privacy. Prachtig gelegen, mooi uitzicht en heel rustig. Wij ontdekten vanaf hier zowat heel het eiland. Je hebt wel een wagen nodig om vanuit het huisje vlot ergens te geraken.
Hou er ook rekening mee dat het huisje redelijk kil is en de badkamer ook zeer humide. Er zijn 2 kleine elektrische verwarmingen en een open haard waarmee je het huisje wel warm kan krijgen. Het is charmant ingericht en voldoende goed uitgerust.
An Island Apart - March 2023
Hi Sanne. Many thanks for your feedback. We will take in consideration your comments and will try to improve it. We are glad that it was a pleasant stay. You will always be welcome at our properties and we are looking forward to see you soon.
Tolle Unterkunft! Sehr local und mit viel Charme. Das Anwesen ist wahnsinnig grün und bietet eine...
Tolle Unterkunft! Sehr local und mit viel Charme. Das Anwesen ist wahnsinnig grün und bietet eine tolle Aussicht.
Die Wohnung hat einen Holz Kamin und im Schlafzimmer eine kleine Heizung. Dadurch ist das Schlafzimmer warm der Rest der Wohnung aber vor allem im Winter kalt. Durch den offenen Kamin kann der Wohnbereich nach Rauch riechen.
Auf dem Anwesen sind kleine Hunde die wirklich total toll sind! Wer aber ein Problem mit Hunden hat sollte das wissen.
An Island Apart - March 2023
Hi Daniel. Many thanks for your positive feedback. We are glad that it was a pleasant stay. You will always be welcome at our properties and we are looking forward to see you soon
Wir waren eine Woche in der Unterkunft und wir waren sehr begeistert. Für alle die die Natur lieb...
Wir waren eine Woche in der Unterkunft und wir waren sehr begeistert. Für alle die die Natur lieben ohne viele Menschen um sich zu haben sind hier genau richtig. Linda war sehr zuvorkommend, hat uns bei allem geholfen und war sehr freundlich. Die Unterkunft war sauber, hatte einen schönen Ausblick und vor allem war es sehr ruhig. Wir freuen uns auf das nächste mal. Dankeschön!
An Island Apart - February 2023
Hi Zoe. Many thanks for your positive feedback. We are glad that it was a pleasant stay. You will always be welcome at our properties and we are looking forward to see you soon.
Saskia R. - February 2023 Wir hatten einen tollen Aufenthalt und haben die Zeit in Sao Vicente sehr genossen! Die Wohnung w...
Wir hatten einen tollen Aufenthalt und haben die Zeit in Sao Vicente sehr genossen! Die Wohnung war sehr gemütlich und die Gastgeberin sehr zuvorkommend. Danke!
An Island Apart - February 2023
Hi Saskia. Many thanks for your positive feedback. We are glad that it was a pleasant stay. You will always be welcome at our properties and we are looking forward to see you soon.
Kristina S. - January 2023 such an amazing place.
peaceful around green and vineyards with beautiful views from the mountain...
such an amazing place.
peaceful around green and vineyards with beautiful views from the mountain.
the house is big and cozy with a big chimney to warm you up and very romantic cozy lounge.
kitchen has all what you need , great room to sleep.
plenty of wood to burn and linda always for your assistance.
Nice levada,pr16 walking distance from the house.
An Island Apart - January 2023
Hi Kristina. Many thanks for your positive feedback. We are glad that it was a pleasant stay. You will always be welcome at our properties and we are looking forward to see you soon.
Matched our expectations. 5/5
Matched our expectations. 5/5
An Island Apart - January 2023
Hi Ivan. Many thanks for your nice and positive feedback. You will always be welcome at our properties and we are looking forward to see you soon.
Elizabeth D. - January 2023 Gorgeous, peaceful cottage in lovely surroundings and very attentive, helpful people running it....
Gorgeous, peaceful cottage in lovely surroundings and very attentive, helpful people running it. Spacious with heating and open fire and endless logs if it's winter. Only qualm was that the hot water in the shower runs out quickly so brief showers are in order if you're two (though they said it's normally self heating so maybe this will be fixed).
An Island Apart - January 2023
Hi Elizabeth. Many thanks for your positive feedback and suggestions. We will take them in consideration. We are glad that it was a pleasant stay. You will always be welcome at our properties and we are looking forward to see you soon . Kind Regards. Lígia Lopes
Stephanie M. - September 2022 Germany No title
Positive:
Die Ruhe und die malerische Umgebung war toll. Für unser Kind wurde sogar ein Babybett, ein Hochstuhl und eine Badewanne organisiert, was unseren Aufenthalt noch komfortabler machte.
Die Ferienwohnung war gut ausgestattet und sehr gemütlich.
Negative:
Die Parkplätze sind etwas knapp bemessen.
Renate R. - September 2022 Austria We want to come back!
Positive:
We arrived on madeira and didn't find the location of our booked apartment. Since the owner was not there nor able to talk properly in English we decided to book another location. Which was the best decision! We booked by mobile phone and got proper instructions immediately. room was ready when we arrived there one hour later. The property was lovely, the apartment spacious and with a open fireplace! We really felt at home from the first minute.
Negative:
The warm water faucet wasn't working properly, but I'm sure if we told that the landlord, he'd fixed it. but we managed anyway :)
Leonel P. - September 2022 Portugal No title
Positive:
No comment
Negative:
No comment
Matthes G. - September 2022 Germany No title
Positive:
No comment
Negative:
No comment
andrzej j. - September 2022 Poland No title
Positive:
No comment
Negative:
No comment
Maria K. - September 2022 Germany No title
Positive:
No comment
Negative:
No comment
Katrin S. - September 2022 Germany No title
Positive:
Die Unterkunft liegt in den Bergen und ist für Naturfreunde und Wanderer eine ideale Unterkunft. Die Ruhe und das viele Grün rund um das Quartier bieten sehr viel Erholung.
Negative:
No comment
Nick A. - September 2022 United Kingdom No title
Positive:
The property is on a working vineyard in a quiet rural location. It is spacious and well equipped inside with good kitchen equipment and appliances. It is very leafy and there are resident Madeiran Firecrests to watch. There was a basket of produce including homemade bread which was very good. The views from the property while restricted are of interest in that it is a working agricultural environment. It is an hour or so walk down to Sao Vicente (use the caminhos as short cuts) but there are several two to three hour walks around the valley directly from the property. The nearest levada walk (PR16) is 30 minutes walk uphill but beware it has tunnels with very narrow paths in it.
Negative:
Our rating is based on suitably for time of year. Our stay was in February and we felt this property was not wonderful in winter. I can imagine it would be a cool and quiet spot in the summer. It is north facing in a narrow side valley and gets very little sun and is extremely damp outside. Judging by the moss everywhere and the filthy state of the outdoor furniture it had not been occupied for some time. Heating is an open fire, a woodstove and a radiator. We set the open fire (first time filling the room with smoke as the chimney was not drawing) but couldn't be bothered to keep the wood stove going as well. The radiator took some chill off and we used a fan heater (which we always carry with us in winter) in the bathroom and bedroom. The kitchen was so cold butter left out to soften was rock hard. There are a couple of amusing dogs but one of them used our patio as a toilet. There are two adjoining apartments Casas 1 and 2. We were in Casa 2, which is overlooked by the patio and outside dining area of Casa 1 at the front of the apartment. When we sat out for lunch we had to go round the gloomy side of our Casa with no view for privacy. Booking.com shows the patio of Casa 1 in the description for Casa 2. We thought we had booked Casa 1 as a result. Casa 1 is much better appointed. Entering and leaving the property by car is frightening because the gate is on a double blind corner and the gate itself is right on the road - it would have been so easy to have the gate further back on the drive for safety. Despite receiving a message that the TTM rep would meet us at the property at a set time, he wasn't there and took 30 minutes to arrive with the keys. The TTM bureaucracy is a pain - instead of simply relying on Booking.com data they have their own systems that are totally unnecessary and you are bombarded with urgent messages by email and text to update their system.
Amanda P. - September 2022 We had a lovely stay! It was a fair bit of driving getting around, but Sao Vicente was beautiful,...
We had a lovely stay! It was a fair bit of driving getting around, but Sao Vicente was beautiful, and it was a good place to feel a bit more off the grid. If you’re traveling as a couple, I’d note that bed was two twin beds pushed together, which is stated in the listing but we didn’t fully realize from the photos.
An Island Apart - September 2022
Amanda thank you so much for you feedback. It's really important for us. You will always be welcome at our properties :)
François R. - August 2022 Logement idéalement situé et confortable. Je recommande vivement.
Logement idéalement situé et confortable. Je recommande vivement.
An Island Apart - May 2022
François thank you so much for your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us. You will always be welcome at our properties :)
Voor rust en groen moet je zeker hier zijn! Mooie omgeving, lekker rustig en ontspannen. Het huis...
Voor rust en groen moet je zeker hier zijn! Mooie omgeving, lekker rustig en ontspannen. Het huisje ligt helemaal in het noorden van Madeira, maar het zuiden en westen zijn goed te bereiken met de auto (oosten was een wat langer ritje via het zuiden).
Het huisje is lekker ruim voor twee personen en zeker in de warme periodes lekker koel (wij waren er met 'winterweer', dus het was iets aan de frisse en vochtige kant).
Tijdens het verblijf was de communicatie met de organisatie helaas onvoldoende. Bij vragen werd of niet tijdig gereageerd of niet behulpzaam. Dit was jammer. Zo hadden we veel te weinig handdoeken en problemen met het warme water werden ook niet opgelost. Gedurende het hele verblijf hebben we niemand van AIA persoonlijk gezien en/of gesproken. Niet heel persoonlijk dus.
De putlucht in de badkamer (zoals in meerdere recensies genoemd) is inderdaad behoorlijk aanwezig. Het is er behoorlijk vochtig en er zijn weinig mogelijkheden om de ruimte goed te luchten.
Bij aankomst bleek veel van het servies niet goed schoongemaakt, dus moesten we gelijk veel dingen zelf afwassen. Dit voelde een beetje tegenstrijdig met het gegeven dat de koelkast heel erg naar chloor rook. Er was dus wel schoongemaakt, maar niet allemaal goed en gecontroleerd.
De bedden waren op zich prima. Op de slaapkamer is het wel oppassen met een stopcontact (rechts naast het bed). Dit hing helemaal los en was open. Dus niet heel veilig (zeker niet met jonge kinderen).
Al met al hebben we wel genoten van een week in dit huisje. Vooral de natuur, privacy en rust hebben we heel erg gewaardeerd.
Ein prima Ort, sich nach Wanderungen und Erkundungen ins Grüne zurückzuziehen.
Ein prima Ort, sich nach Wanderungen und Erkundungen ins Grüne zurückzuziehen.
The surroundings of Sao Vicente are really beautiful and you are up in the mountains. The house a...
The surroundings of Sao Vicente are really beautiful and you are up in the mountains. The house and the terrace have lots of space.
You can find all equipment you need for cooking in the kitchen. The house itself was quite cold, but we were there off season in early March. André was so nice to bring us some lighters to make fire :)
He welcomed us in the house and gave us lots of tips in the area.
Overall a nice place but a few things should be improved/ renovated to match the price tag.
Burkhard H. - August 2022 Eine wirklich nette Unterkunft, allerdings etwas schwer anfänglich zu finden, da dieStraße nicht ...
Eine wirklich nette Unterkunft, allerdings etwas schwer anfänglich zu finden, da dieStraße nicht im Navi vorhanden war.
Der Kamin ist super! So haben wir das durchwachsene Wetter gut aushalten können.
Gerne wieder!
An Island Apart - March 2022
Burkhard, thank you so much for your feedback. It's really important for us. You will always be welcome at our properties. :)
Christoph H. - August 2022 Lovely place, very quiet if the other guests keep also quiet. Excellent base for hikes in the mou...
Lovely place, very quiet if the other guests keep also quiet. Excellent base for hikes in the mountains.
We chose Madeira and the property spontaneously and at short notice...we were not disappointed! I...
We chose Madeira and the property spontaneously and at short notice...we were not disappointed! If you're looking for somewhere off the beaten track and in a quiet location it's a brilliant choice. The nearest village is, Sao Vicente, a sprightly 30 minute walk. It's a nice village with a quaint beach and big waves to watch. There's a strip of local restaurants and a great cafe where you can enjoy up a tasty Pastel de Nata and an Espresso.
The property has good facilities, was clean upon arrival and we were impressed by the working fireplace (log blocks and kindling avaliable) and spacious and cosy living room. comfortable beds. The bathroom was quite damp and humid but it was a little more than a mild inconvenience. The host responded quickly to messages. It was very peaceful, in the mornings you hear running water from a nearby stream and you can wander round the vineyard on the property. We would love to come and stay again!
Everything was fine - nice location with beautiful view, nice colonial style interior. Very good ...
Everything was fine - nice location with beautiful view, nice colonial style interior. Very good communication with the host, he was there to meet us and we didnt have to wait at all.
The only issue was with locks, you had to try a few times before you could open the door.
But I definitely recommend this place and host!
An Island Apart - November 2021
Thank you for your nice comment. It was a pleasure to have you with us. We hope to see you soon. You are always welcome at our properties.
Christian O. - August 2022 North part of the island is the perfect spot to avoid obvious tourism in October. The apartment i...
North part of the island is the perfect spot to avoid obvious tourism in October. The apartment is as shown on the pictures and you actually feel like a local there! Surrounded by the mountains you get the Madeira feeling the first day! You will definitively need a car to get around though.
Die Küche und das Bad wirken sehr abgegriffen und konnten uns nicht überzeugen. Beides sollte renoviert werden. Das Wohnzimmer und die Terrasse hingegen sind ein Traum ;)
An Island Apart - October 2021
Thank you for your wonderful review Christian. Hope to see you again someday!
Schöne ruhige Lokation inmitten eines oder mehrerer Rebberge. Wär es ruhig und abgeschieden mag, ...
Schöne ruhige Lokation inmitten eines oder mehrerer Rebberge. Wär es ruhig und abgeschieden mag, ist hier am richtigen Platz.
Leider hat dieser wunderschöne Ort die besten Jahre hinder sich....sehr schade. Die beiden Hunde auf dem Gelände werden uns fehlen.
An Island Apart - May 2021
Thank you for your review Susanne.
Die Lage der Wohnung ist einfach Perfekt. Kann man einfach nur weiterempfehlen und durch die Lage...
Die Lage der Wohnung ist einfach Perfekt. Kann man einfach nur weiterempfehlen und durch die Lage haben wir die Zeit wirklich sehr genossen. Der Check in und Check out haben reibungslos geklappt und auf Nachfrage nach weiteren Handtüchern wurden am nächsten Tag auch weitere gebracht. Die Kommunikation war gut. Jedoch waren in der Küche Ameisen und eine Eidechse, weshalb wir die Küche nicht wirklich genutzt haben und der Wohlfühlfaktor in der Wohnung nicht extrem gegeben war. Aber für den Preis und die wunderschöne Lage und den Ausblick hat sich die Unterkunft schon gelohnt gehabt.
An Island Apart - June 2022
Tobias thank you for your feedback. You will always be welcome at our properties :)
Elegant apartment in the lush Laurisilva Forest. Beautiful property, friendly hosts, spacious and...
Elegant apartment in the lush Laurisilva Forest. Beautiful property, friendly hosts, spacious and warm. We especially enjoyed the 2nd sleeping space - A separate cabin 30 m from the main property. Thanks so much for providing a lovely backdrop for our stay in Madeira.
An Island Apart - January 2020
Thank you for your great review Sarah! We hope to see you again! :)
In short, decent apartment but bad experience with host.
The small apartment is part of a renov...
In short, decent apartment but bad experience with host.
The small apartment is part of a renovated house separated in two rented apartments. The restoration is quite authentic but it’s clear the only purpose of the house is to be rented out. This results in a nice decorative renovation, we liked the stoned walls and fireplace, but not always that practical.
We confirm previous reviews about noise from neighbours (our neighbours where actually quiet but we felt really guilty do for our crying baby!, sorry!) and badly ventilated / smelly bathroom.
The listing indicated baby amenities which where not there when we arrived. Turned out we had to let the host now before hand we needed them. This was not clear on the listing. Bringing them afterward the host charged us extra money we felt obliged to pay. After checking the airbnb guidelines we discovered this is not allowed and listed amenities should be present. The host was not understandable our flexible and only after intervention from Airbnb we were put in our right and got our money back. We didn't got half of the baby amenities though.
We would not recommend renting with Travel to Madeira, a very very commercial party using every occasion to make money or sell you tours. We must have received 5 ‘confirmation’ emails, full of promotions and extra’s!
For the price of this apartment we stayed in way better, and bigger places in Madeira.
Also note the ‘second’ bedroom is not nearly attached to the main house. It’s somewhere hundred meters away in another building. So for a couple the stay is ok, but if you want children to sleep in the second bedroom so far away, this is not an option.
An Island Apart - December 2019
Hello Sjoerd!
We're very sorry that you feel this way. All this miscommunication was avoidable if only you would have answered our emails in the first place.
A long time before you arrived, we asked you if you would need the baby items but you chose to not respond, so we thought you didn't want it. After that, you only requested the crib after we left check-in so we had to pay to bring it there. After that you then complained that you needed also the baby chair and tub. So we had to go there again... Even so, you complained!
As for the extra room not being attached to the main house, this is very clear in the pictures and also the text. But it's even worse because we did tell you that on the messages before you even came to Madeira and you did respond!
The emails that you got are automated and if you did respond to the first one with the details that we asked, you wouldn't get any more emails.
As for the price, I'm sorry that there are other places that are way too cheap. This is already a very affordable place! Maybe next time we will pay you to stay with us...
We checked you airbnb and it's three times more expensive than the house you stayed! I guess what it's only expensive when you are the one paying...
Have a wonderful new year!
Casa do Lanço is a tastefully place (both the house + the domain). It is well located to visit Ma...
Casa do Lanço is a tastefully place (both the house + the domain). It is well located to visit Madeira, especially if you are looking for a remote place outside main tourist areas. We always felt lucky when coming home.
Check-in and talking to people from 'Travel To Madeira' has been easy and pleasant.
We appreciated the gift basket at our arrival too.
The only downside is maybe that the ventilation of the bathroom is not optimal.
An Island Apart - October 2019
Thank you Cecile for your sweet review! :)
Our stay was just fantastic! The apartment is beautiful and cosy. The location is very convenient...
Our stay was just fantastic! The apartment is beautiful and cosy. The location is very convenient, in the middle of nature but still easily reachable and just 5 minutes from a supermarket and restaurants.
An Island Apart - November 2019
Thank you Matej for your sweet review! :)
My friend and I are very delighted with our stay in this lovely house. The peaceful environment, ...
My friend and I are very delighted with our stay in this lovely house. The peaceful environment, the wonderful scenery, the scent of the flowers, not forgetting the warmth of the house make this place perfect for recovery after a day of hiking or visits of Madeira. Thank you so much for your welcome and advices.
An Island Apart - September 2019
Thank you Viviane for your sweet review! :)
Très bel endroit en pleine nature, maison décorée avec goût et panier garni de bienvenue. Parfait...
Très bel endroit en pleine nature, maison décorée avec goût et panier garni de bienvenue. Parfait pour se reposer après les belles balades à faire dans le coin.
An Island Apart - September 2019
Merci beaucoup pour votre merveilleux commentaire, Julie :) nous sommes heureux que vous avez apprécié votre séjour et j'espère vous revoir un jour .
Fantastische Aussicht ringsum. Man kann sich überall auf dem Grundstück frei bewegen. (auch auf d...
Fantastische Aussicht ringsum. Man kann sich überall auf dem Grundstück frei bewegen. (auch auf den Weinbergen) Man sollte aber beachten das es eine Doppelhaushälfte ist. Die Wohnung ist sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Perfekt waren die Hunde für unseren Kleinen, sie waren so lieb und er wollte die ganze Zeit mit ihnen spielen. Es war sehr ruhig.
An Island Apart - August 2019
Thank you so much for your feedback and that you have taken your time to evaluate us. :) We're glad that you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again someday!
Super lieu au milieu de la nature. Super point de départ pour découvrir l'ile et très agréable po...
Super lieu au milieu de la nature. Super point de départ pour découvrir l'ile et très agréable pour se reposer sur place.
An Island Apart - June 2019
Merci pour ton excellent commentaire Marc. J'espère vous revoir. :)
Une belle maison tout confort ! Site superbe
Une belle maison tout confort ! Site superbe
An Island Apart - July 2019
Thank you for your review Fabien! :)
Charmante maison de style traditionnel sur les hauteurs de São Vicente, calme, fonctionnelle et b...
Charmante maison de style traditionnel sur les hauteurs de São Vicente, calme, fonctionnelle et bien aménagée.
Superbes terrasse et jardin donnant sur la vallée, au milieu des vignes. Idéal pour se ressourcer près de la nature !
An Island Apart - April 2019
Thank you Richard for such a nice review! We hope to have you as our guest in a future. :)
Quiet and stylish place in the outskirts of Sao Vicente. We are a family of three with 2,5yrs old...
Quiet and stylish place in the outskirts of Sao Vicente. We are a family of three with 2,5yrs old son. We couldn’t do better. You have to have a car for this.
An Island Apart - February 2019
Thank you Marcin for your nice review! We hope to meet you again!
Great place, great location! (when you have a car) We had a good stay in winter, heated with woo...
Great place, great location! (when you have a car) We had a good stay in winter, heated with wood stove and a fire place. Pros: location, fire place, helpfull people around, clean, spacious inside and outside, beautiful garden. Cons: bad-room a bit chilly in winter, only one bedroom.
An Island Apart - March 2019
Thank you Andre for your nice review! The sofa-bed is for a couple. We hope you can come back and visit us again!
wonderfull accomodation.
very clean. amazingly beautifull location. We would go again.
wonderfull accomodation.
very clean. amazingly beautifull location. We would go again.
An Island Apart - July 2018
Thank you so much for your wonderful review Mark ;) We're glad you liked it and hope to see you again someday.
Very proffessional Host! The appartement provides a good starting point to explore the Island!
Very proffessional Host! The appartement provides a good starting point to explore the Island!
An Island Apart - August 2018
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Janina ;) We're glad you liked it and hope to see you again someday.
Maria K. - July 2021 Germany Nice house for good prize
We found everything we needed except a coffee machine.
The cleaning was excellent
Renier D. - October 2018 Netherlands We had a great stay
Very friendly host, great location and cool little home.
