Mark P. - April 2024 Hungary No title
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No comment
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No comment
Elliott S. - April 2024 United Kingdom Cute little apartment in the hills
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Cute little apartment above Funchal.
Negative:
Not sure about later in the year but was often cloudy when Funchal was clear and sunny. Would have been difficult to get about without a hire car.
Die Anlage und das kleine Apartment sind sehr ruhig auf einem Berg über Funchal gelegen mit wunde...
Die Anlage und das kleine Apartment sind sehr ruhig auf einem Berg über Funchal gelegen mit wunderschöner Aussicht auf Stadt/Meer. Für die Anreise ist ein Auto (besser ein kleines) vorteilhaft. Die Angebote für Touren des Gastgeber haben wir nicht genutzt. Die Einfahrt ist eng und die Straßen dort hin sehr steil. Aber auch mit einem Kleinwagen mit wenig PS gut machbar.
Der Check-In war sehr flexibel und die Unterkunft wie beschrieben. Das Bett ist nicht das beste und man spürt die Federn der Matratze im Rücken. Die Küche war dafür sehr gut ausgestattet! Leider gab es ein paar Ameisen, die aber nicht weiter gestört haben.
Wir waren im März da und tagsüber und nachts war es wegen der hohen Lage wirklich sehr kalt und auch feucht in der Wohnung, da die Heizung bereits abgeschaltet war. Es gab zum Glück genug Decken. Ich würde allerdings nächstes Mal im Winter/Frühling noch etwas wärmere Kleidung mit einpacken.
Alles in allem hatten wir einen tollen Aufenthalt und kommen gerne wieder :-)
An Island Apart - March 2024
Vanessa your thorough feedback is instrumental in our ongoing enhancements. Swiftly addressing these issues is our commitment to elevate your future stays. Our doors remain open for your next visit.
Meget smuk udsigt.
Meget privat liv
Meget smuk udsigt.
Meget privat liv
An Island Apart - March 2024
Niels your positive feedback truly brightens our day! Whenever you decide to return, our properties will be eagerly awaiting your next visit.
Matthias v. - February 2024 Germany Wir waren sehr zufrieden mit der Unterkunft.
Die Lage ist schon fast ländlich oberhalb von Funch...
Wir waren sehr zufrieden mit der Unterkunft.
Die Lage ist schon fast ländlich oberhalb von Funchal mit Blick auf ein Seitental und den Atlantik.
Neben ein paar feuchten Abenden, wenn der Passat die Wolken an Land treibt und sie sich oben auf Höhe der Quinta in den Bergen festhängen, hatten wir auch sonnige Abenden. Praktisch war die gute Anbindung an das Bussystem, in nur 15 Minuten ist man unten in der Innenstadt am Atlantik.
Die Anfahrt ist etwas schwierig. Am besten lässt man sich zum Eingang des ehemaligen Choupana Hill Spa Ressort leiten. Gleich darüber ist Quinta Devonia in ihrer tollen Gartenanlage.
An Island Apart - June 2022
Wunderbare thank you so much for your feedback. It's really important for us to know that you have enjoyed your stay with us. You will always be welcome at our properties :)
Nelli P. - February 2024 Finland We spend here for two weeks and it was so wonderful. The place was exactly like in pictures and t...
We spend here for two weeks and it was so wonderful. The place was exactly like in pictures and the view was almost more beautiful. It was nice and quiet and everyone was so helpful. We didn't have car, so needed good shoes for hiking, but the bus goes also quite near and quite often.
An Island Apart - August 2022
Nelli thank you so much for your nice comment. You will always be welcome at our properties :)
Christian E. - February 2024 Germany Das Haus ist super ruhig oben auf dem Berg über Funchal gelegen. Am besten schaut man sich vorher...
Das Haus ist super ruhig oben auf dem Berg über Funchal gelegen. Am besten schaut man sich vorher Mal genau an wo das Navi einen lang fahren lässt, da die kürzeste Route auch die schmalste und steilste Straße ist die man finden kann, es gibt einen besseren, angenehmeren weg als den. Das Haus selber ist schon und sauber, lediglich das Bad hätte eine Sanierung nötig. Daher gibt es davon wohl auch keine Bilder. Den Außenbereich könnte man ebenfalls liebevoller und sauberer gestalten. Alles in allem waren wir zufrieden aber das gewisse etwas und der Blick für's Detail fehlt.
An Island Apart - May 2022
Chistian, thank you so much for your feedback. It's really important for us so that we can try to improve each day. You will always be welcome at our properties :)
Nuria C. - February 2024 Spain Agradable
Positive:
Ubicación
Negative:
Limpieza de la Cocina y fogones
An Island Apart - February 2024
Nuria your insights are invaluable as we continue to improve. Addressing the concerns you've raised is our immediate focus. We anticipate your return soon.
Would definitely return!
A lovely place in the hills. Beautiful flowers and views, great spots f...
Would definitely return!
A lovely place in the hills. Beautiful flowers and views, great spots for sunsets and even the sunrise.
Facilities are simple, but all work well.
Not easy to get a taxi into Funchal. If you want to explore the night life, we recommend booking a Bolt ahead of time. Getting a taxi home wasn't a problem at all. The direct road (Caminho do Meio) is particularly steep (first gear all the way) but there are alternatives.
An Island Apart - February 2024
Helen 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.
Ewa W. - February 2024 Sweden Relaxing time in the paradise garden
Positive:
the view, garden, how the cottage is located and arranged in the premises
Negative:
used furniture and kitchen tools, ambiguous info about recycling
An Island Apart - February 2024
Thank you for your valuable feedback. It's great to hear that you enjoyed the view, the garden, and the location of our cottage. We are committed to making our guests' stay as pleasurable as possible. Your comments regarding the used furniture and kitchen tools have been noted. We are sorry for any confusion regarding the recycling information. We appreciate your input and will use it to improve the clarity of our information for future guests. Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we hope to welcome you back in the future.
Ewa W. - January 2024 Sweden Beautiful cabin in the garden
You will stay in a charming cottage, surrounded by an astonishing garden and overlooking the vast, enchanting ocean. The cottage is not very new, you can see that most of its equipment has been heavily used for many years. But this is not the five star hotel that you were signing up for, so you are ok with the scratches on the sofa, broken bench on the terrace or some ants in the bathroom and just embrace the tranquility and beauty of this place. Some sad vibes with the leftovers of a SPA nearby that burned in the 2016' wildfire, hope it will be renovated soon and this beautiful levada will regain its past glamour!
An Island Apart - January 2024
Ewa we highly value your detailed feedback. Your satisfaction during your stay is our top priority. Rest assured, our properties are always ready to host you again.
Nous avons passé un super séjour dans cette petite maison en pleine nature et au milieu de la mon...
Nous avons passé un super séjour dans cette petite maison en pleine nature et au milieu de la montagne nous laissant une superbe vue sur Funchal,
Tout était parfait, la cuisine est bien équipé et le logement y est très charmant !
An Island Apart - January 2024
Hi,
we appreciate your kind comment. It's wonderful to hear that you had an enjoyable stay with us. You are always invited to return to our properties.
Unfortunately we needed to cancel last minute. Communication with the agency was kind and profess...
Unfortunately we needed to cancel last minute. Communication with the agency was kind and professional.
An Island Apart - January 2024
Hello Anne your 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.
Zsombor D. - December 2023 Hungary No title
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No comment
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No comment
An Island Apart - December 2023
Hello Dr. Kiss 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!
Sławomir M. - December 2023 Piękne ustronne miejsce, z widokiem na i ocean. Dom z duszą. Podjazdy bardzo strome. Praktycznie ...
Piękne ustronne miejsce, z widokiem na i ocean. Dom z duszą. Podjazdy bardzo strome. Praktycznie nie można tam dojść na piechotę z centrum. Dojazd tylko autem i to z bardzo doświadczonym kierowcą. Przywykliśmy do tych atomizm po kilku dniach. Generalnie miejsce warte polecenia. Dom uroczy i zapewnia komfort wakacji bez innych turystów tuż obok.
An Island Apart - December 2023
Hello Slawomiir
Thank you so much for your kind words and detailed feedback. We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay. You're welcome back anytime!
Juliane S. - November 2023 Die Unterkunft liegt ziemlich weit oben, ist sehr privat, hat einen wunderschönen Ausblick und is...
Die Unterkunft liegt ziemlich weit oben, ist sehr privat, hat einen wunderschönen Ausblick und ist gut mit dem Mietwagen zu erreichen. Eigenständiger & flexibler Check-In. Wer im Bereich backpacking Erfahrungen hat und nicht besonders penibel in Sachen Sauberkeit ist, hat hier auf jeden fall eine schöne Zeit. ☀️
An Island Apart - November 2023
Hello Juliane we sincerely value your detailed feedback; it's of great importance to us. We're pleased to hear that you had a satisfying stay, and you're invited to return to our properties anytime
Vanessa V. - November 2023 Perfect remote area. Gorgeous grounds full of well kept gardens. Such a unique little cottage. 10...
Perfect remote area. Gorgeous grounds full of well kept gardens. Such a unique little cottage. 10/10 would recommend!!
An Island Apart - November 2023
Hello Vanessa 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.
Zsombor D. - November 2023 Hungary great cottage for a couple
Amazing view, sophisticated equipment, great terrace.
We didnt meet the host, we communicated via messages, in the event of a problem, our host proved to be helpful.
An Island Apart - November 2023
Hello Dr. Kiss 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.
We had a rental car due to the location. It was worth it. This property was next level beautiful....
We had a rental car due to the location. It was worth it. This property was next level beautiful. So much work went into the gardens and overall property I don’t even have the words to properly show admiration. If you get the opportunity to experience this, just do it. 10/10 from Canada!!
An Island Apart - October 2023
Hi,
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.
Everything fine without problems :)
Everything fine without problems :)
An Island Apart - October 2023
Hello Eugen 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.
Ambre P. - September 2023 Logement très sympa sur les hauteurs de Funchal
La literie est bonne et la cuisine bien équipée.
...
Logement très sympa sur les hauteurs de Funchal
La literie est bonne et la cuisine bien équipée.
La vue est extraordinaire.
Par contre comme beaucoup de logement à Madeire, la maison est un peu humide ce qui ne pose problème que pour que les serviettes de bains sèchent (idem dehors) un conseil emportez avec vous une serviette supplémentaire ce qui vous permettra d'avoir 2 jours pour en sécher 1.
An Island Apart - September 2023
Hello Ambre,
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 :)
Betty M. - September 2023 Quinta Devonia was a nice house in a secluded location, with all the amenities you need for a hol...
Quinta Devonia was a nice house in a secluded location, with all the amenities you need for a holiday. Great base for exploring the island, close to Funchal and not far from the airport. Highly recommend renting a car if staying here, and worth noting that there are several very steep hills to access the property (however there is a slightly longer but less steep drive via the football stadium to get there). We had a lovely stay.
An Island Apart - September 2023
Hello Betty, 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 :)
Imane S. - September 2023 France No title
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No comment
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No comment
An Island Apart - October 2023
Hello Imane 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.
Jonas L. - September 2023 Très bel endroit, vue magnifique, tout équipé et très paisible
En revanche le mobilier méritera...
Très bel endroit, vue magnifique, tout équipé et très paisible
En revanche le mobilier mériterait un petit coup de neuf
An Island Apart - September 2023
Hello Jonas ,
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 :)
Ioana V. - August 2023 Switzerland No title
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No comment
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No comment
An Island Apart - August 2023
Hello Ioana,
Thank you so much for your feedback. It’s really important for us to improve each day.
You will be always welcome at our properties and we are looking forward to see you soon.🙂
Kiryl K. - August 2023 Belarus No title
Positive:
Место с потрясающим видом, очень зелёная территория, много растений интересных и цветов. Своя парковка на территории
Negative:
Сырость в доме сильно портит впечатление. В этом районе действительно очень тихо и эту тишину портят соседские собаки (ночью тоже). И про обустройство в доме... Вроде все есть, но все довольно старое.
An Island Apart - August 2023
Hello Kiryl,
Many thanks for your 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 🙂
Amazing house - very homey and the kitchen was very well stocked and easy to use. The property is...
Amazing house - very homey and the kitchen was very well stocked and easy to use. The property is also beautiful and very serene. wifi is also pretty good - no issues streaming or doing some work up there.
A few other people mentioned this as well, but I didn’t fully understand how steep it was to get to the house! The last 2km are pretty steep, so just be prepared, but the view of the sea and the house itself are definitely worth it.
An Island Apart - July 2023
Hello Michelle,
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 🙂
Sandro S. - May 2023 Germany No title
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No comment
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No comment
An Island Apart - October 2023
Hello Sandro 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.
Wat waren wij verrast van het huisje! Zo ontzettend schattig. Om er te komen moet je echt een ste...
Wat waren wij verrast van het huisje! Zo ontzettend schattig. Om er te komen moet je echt een steile berg op en weet je eerst echt niet waar je uitkomt, maar de locatie is fantastisch. Heel rustig (op hondengeblaf uit de buurt na) en gelegen in een prachtige tuin. Het huisje zelf heeft alle voorzieningen die nodig zijn. Keukenuitrusting is wel echt bij elkaar geraapt haha, maar wel volledig. Douchecabine is echt aan vervanging toe en we hadden veel problemen met het krijgen van warm water.
We kregen contactgegevens door van de persoon die bereikbaar was voor vragen. Deze persoon nam helaas niet op en reageerde ook niet op berichten. We hadden problemen met het toegangshek, was ze heel slecht bereikbaar. Toen we op tijd naar de luchthaven moesten, werd het toch wel erg spannend omdat het hek weer weigerde. Beter bereikbaarheid zou fijn zijn.
Funchal is zo'n 10 min rijden (lopen is geen optie) de berg af. Wij hebben genoten van de rust en het prachtige plekje. Madeira is fantastisch!
An Island Apart - May 2023
Hello Mirjam,
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 :)
Andrea S. - May 2023 United States No title
Positive:
No comment
Negative:
No comment
An Island Apart - October 2023
Hello Andrea 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.
Die Unterkunft war rustikal aber sehr gemütlich. Die Einrichtung war etwas veraltet aber das ist ...
Die Unterkunft war rustikal aber sehr gemütlich. Die Einrichtung war etwas veraltet aber das ist geschmackssache. Alles in Allem hatten wir einen sehr angenehmen Aufenthalt und die Unterkunft ist sehr zu empfehlen, jedoch ist die Zufahrt sehr steil daher achtet bitte auf ein wenig mehr PS bei den Mietfahrzeugen (wir hatten einen Opel Corsa mit 82 PS - ein wenig mehr PS hätten nicht geschadet, sind aber dennoch gut rauf und runter gekommen - eine gute Fahrtkenntnis ist sehr von Vorteil (nichts für Fahranfänger)).
An Island Apart - May 2023
Hello Michael,
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 :)
Maddalena F. - April 2023 Alloggio molto comodo per raggiungere Funchal, e le varie mete, al nostro arrivo la casa non era ...
Alloggio molto comodo per raggiungere Funchal, e le varie mete, al nostro arrivo la casa non era molto pulita sopratutto in bagno in quanto abbiamo trovato degli asciugamani dei precedenti inquilini sporchi, il bagno non era il massimo . Tutto sommato molto tranquilla e immersa nel verde con una bellissima capretta.
An Island Apart - April 2023
Hello Maddalena,
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 :)
Très belle petite maison nichée sur les hauteurs de Funchal.
Intimité respectée, dépaysement gara...
Très belle petite maison nichée sur les hauteurs de Funchal.
Intimité respectée, dépaysement garanti
logement propre
An Island Apart - March 2023
Hi Anais. 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.
Beata T. - March 2023 Austria No title
Positive:
No comment
Negative:
No comment
An Island Apart - March 2023
Hello Beata,
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 :)
Tout été parfait
Tout été parfait
An Island Apart - March 2023
Hi Laura. Many thanks for positive your 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.
Emilia v. - February 2023 Netherlands Cute remote cottage in the mountains of Funchal
Positive:
Supercute cottage up in the mountains of Funchal! Perfect for a night or two to relax and enjoy the view.
A rental car is a must (so are proper driving skills in mountains with steep streets), unless you're packing light and walk up to the bus stop 5-10 min away. Check the schedule as the busses don't go often and taxi's/Bolt will cancel your ride once seeing the pick-up location. On the way back a cab will cost you around 20,- from Funchal city centre.
Unlike many of the reviews I found the property very clean with good facilities. Apart from the bed which really needs a new mattress. I probably still have a print from those springs in my back.
Negative:
The transfer the property owner arranged dropped me off at the gate with all my luggage and a steep hike to my cottage instead of to the actual cottage.
For some reason there are dozens of dogs in the area who bark non-stop and mostly at night. Bring earplugs, it's honestly like you're in the middle of an animal shelter, what's going on?!
Communication with the property owner was super slow, so make sure you get all your information beforehand. Several messages remained unresponded to.
An Island Apart - March 2023
Hello Emilia,
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 :)
Taylor H. - February 2023 Really beautiful surroundings.
Really beautiful surroundings.
An Island Apart - February 2023
Hi Taylor. Many thanks for your 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
Maravilhosa experiência! Tudo o que precisamos estava na casa, cozinha muito completa e super lim...
Maravilhosa experiência! Tudo o que precisamos estava na casa, cozinha muito completa e super limpo. Adoramos e queremos voltar, e se podermos com certeza de volta para a quinta!!
Obrigada,
Joana e Ruben!
An Island Apart - January 2023
Hi Joana. 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 . Kind Regards. Ligia.
Kristóf J. - January 2023 Great location, view and ambiente, charming garden.
Great location, view and ambiente, charming garden.
An Island Apart - January 2023
Hi Kristof. 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 . Kind Regards. Ligia Lopes
Wir verbrachten eine schöne Woche in der Unterkunft mit überragendem Ausblick aufs Meer & ins Grü...
Wir verbrachten eine schöne Woche in der Unterkunft mit überragendem Ausblick aufs Meer & ins Grüne. Das Grundstück ist sehr schön bepflanzt & man hat Privatsphäre. Das Badezimmer ist schon ziemlich in die Jahre gekommen & auch die Matratzen beider (Einzel)betten sind durchgelegen & nicht grad bequem…
Leider war auch das Geschirr nicht einwandfrei sauber, aber im Großen und Ganzen war die Wohnung sauber & das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis passt! Ein Parkplatz ist gegeben, die Anfahrt erfordert jedoch fortgeschrittene Fahrkenntnisse & sollte keinesfalls von Fahranfängern bewältigt werden.
You can get some really amazing views of Madeira, sun rises and sun sets 👌 the cottage is old so ...
You can get some really amazing views of Madeira, sun rises and sun sets 👌 the cottage is old so don’t expect brand new furnishings. For us it was a lovely, rural get away to reflect and wind down on what was an incredible holiday.
Things to note: definitely need a car to get there, very steep drive up so be warned.
Make sure to stock up on shopping before you arrive as no large supermarkets close by,
I loved it. Quite peaceful with a spectacular view. The drive there is challenging. But it’s wort...
I loved it. Quite peaceful with a spectacular view. The drive there is challenging. But it’s worth. Would come again.
An Island Apart - December 2022
Julia we are glad you enjoyed your stay with us. You will always be welcome at our properties :)
Guillaume B. - November 2022 Une vue splendide, on a jamais été dérangé
Voiture obligatoire ou alors une grosse grosse motiva...
Une vue splendide, on a jamais été dérangé
Voiture obligatoire ou alors une grosse grosse motivation et des très très bonnes jambes :)
An Island Apart - November 2022
Guillaume thank you so much for your nice comment. You will always be welcome at our properties :)
Faskerti L. - November 2022 Perfect location abowe the city with an own botanic garden! Loved to take morning walks there.
Th...
Perfect location abowe the city with an own botanic garden! Loved to take morning walks there.
The house is super nice and got everything you need.
Theresa R. - November 2022 We had a very pleasant stay and would recommend this place. Communication was smooth and helpful....
We had a very pleasant stay and would recommend this place. Communication was smooth and helpful. You can easily access different locations for hikes and day trips, Funchal and botanical gardens are near by. Charming garden as well.
We might even come back ;)
An Island Apart - November 2022
Theresa thank you for your nice words and for recommending us. You will always be welcome at our properties :)
We had a really nice stay! Beautiful house, beautiful nature and a beautiful view. A very very pe...
We had a really nice stay! Beautiful house, beautiful nature and a beautiful view. A very very peaceful place. The kitchen had everything you need! Beds are good. We definitely had a lovely stay here. Steep ride to the house, but not undoable. Check in was very easy, good communication and we were able to already check in at 12, which was very nice. Tip: just down the road is a nice, cute and easy levada to walk!
One note we gave to the owner: the shower hose was leaking very bad. Because of this the shower had not much power and it took very long time to wash our hair. But mostly we felt bad because we were wasting water. We hope for the next guest that they repaired it, so the shower is more sustainable again :).
Other than that it was a perfect stay!
Unser Aufenthalt in „Fünfte Devonia III - Walnuss“ war super! Das Haus hat eine tolle Lage, der B...
Unser Aufenthalt in „Fünfte Devonia III - Walnuss“ war super! Das Haus hat eine tolle Lage, der Blick über Funchal und das Meer ist fantastisch! Der Weg ist abenteuerlich aber das sind die meisten Straßen dort :-) Die Ausstattung hat alles hergegeben, was wir brauchten. Auch die Kommunikation mit der Vermietung lief einwandfrei. Wir hatten uns kurz ausgeschlossen und es kam innerhalb von 30 Minuten jemand vorbei um uns zu öffnen. Es gab sogar eine Zwischenreinigung. Ein Besen oder Kehrwisch um Zwischendurch selbst sauber zu machen gab es nämlich nicht. Bei einem Besuch im Herbst, muss man damit rechnen, dass das Haus im Nebel bzw einer Wolke liegt. Das Wetter ist somit immer beim losfahren eine Überraschung - zu Halloween war das sehr passend ;-)
An Island Apart - November 2022
Julia thank you so much for your detailed feedback and nice words. You will always be welcome at our properties :)
Elisabeth M. - November 2022 We had a great time, we stayed 10 days. Beautiful view and very cosy.
The kitchen had the basic ...
We had a great time, we stayed 10 days. Beautiful view and very cosy.
The kitchen had the basic utilities and can use a grill on the terrance. The hosts responded quickly and always available for help if needed.
The ride to the house is definitely only for experiences drivers and we would recommend a medium sized car for the whole island.
An Island Apart - November 2022
Elisabeth thank you for your nice words :) You will always be welcome at our properties :)
Miriame A. - October 2022 we really enjoyed our stay and the place is lovely, surrounded by nature, wonderful flowers and p...
we really enjoyed our stay and the place is lovely, surrounded by nature, wonderful flowers and plants, and with a super view.
Szilleweit S. - September 2022 Germany No title
Positive:
Das Haus, die Lage, die Ruhe, der Ausblick.
Negative:
einige Küchenutensilien wäre schön (Sieb, kleine Löffel, Brotmesser), vielleicht eine Wolldecke für kühlere Stunden. Stecker der Lampen kontrollieren. Deutsches Satellitenfernsehen wäre nicht schlecht. Aber alles nur Anregungen.
Diana L. - September 2022 Germany No title
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No comment
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No comment
Klementina K. - September 2022 Netherlands An oasis just above Funchal
Positive:
Quinta Devónia is a beautiful place, located in the outskirts of Funchal, high in the mountains. The house (we were staying at Walnut/Noguera) is located in a middle of a beautiful garden with different sorts of flowers and other greenery. The house is a traditional “quinta”, with lots of traditional old furniture and other accessories which gives a very special and cosy atmosphere to the place. The area is very quiet and peaceful. The views are also amazing, from the covered patio we could enjoy views over the sea and all the flowers in the garden around. But actually the view is to be seen from every single window of the house.
There is a bus that stops around the corner, 5 min walking, and takes you in 15-20min to the centre of Funchal. For the hikes we used our rental car except for Levada dos Tornos which passes just below the house; you can follow it to get to Monte in about 40min or walk the other direction to Camacha
Negative:
The ride to the place was nerve wracking as we were not prepared for the steep streets of Funchal and especially the one leading to the Quinta. The car barely managed - be prepared to be able to drive only on gear 1. Later you get used to this road and it gets easier. The place was not easy to find. We stopped at Choupana spa, but actually we were supposed to drive just few meters further. We called the host, but the communication with the hosts was not ideal. Once in the garden of Quinta Devónia the next challenge was to actually find the house, the boards are not easy to see from the car as they are located very low and covered with greenery. the kitchen and the bathroom are big basic, but this is part of the charm of the place ;)
Susan R. - September 2022 United Kingdom No title
Positive:
Loved the views and the garden and plants. Liked the covered outdoor space with sunbeds.
Negative:
Very difficult to find at night, and once inside gate hard to find property in the dark.
Bathroom small and old fashioned and broken towel hangers.
Noisy at night, wind whistling through electricity wires and continuous barking dogs , take ear plugs!
Check out instructions are to leave keys in the house and shut the door..unfortunately you then can't leave as you can't open the electric gate without the key! Don't put keys in house, open gate, drive out and put keys back in key box.
Astrid M. - September 2022 Norway Relaxing and peaceful
Positive:
I loved the location. The location is perfect if you want to relax (and for home office) in beautiful surroundings. Maybe not the best location if you want to live in/ near the city center, but we took the bus every day (number 29), and it takes only about 15 min. So it was perfect for our aim, which was to live outside the city, but still close enough so we could go shopping for groceries and go out for dinner
Negative:
The shower, hardly any water comes out
Nina H. - September 2022 Germany Paradise garden in the sun
Positive:
Beautiful cottage in a magnificent garden! The equipment is simple but sufficient and we loved the decorations. It is bigger than we expected! Location and view (close to a Verada) are stunning - you will see rabbits and goats running around the garden and there are flowers and lemon trees everywhere. And it is always sunny at the top of the hill!
Negative:
Some pathways were a bit overgrown and could be difficult for people with limited mobility - but for everyone else it is perfect :)
Raphael N. - September 2022 Germany No title
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melody p. - September 2022 Luxembourg No title
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Jan K. - September 2022 Czech Republic No title
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No comment
Negative:
It would be useful to have a map of the areal somewhere. We struggled a bit when we were searching for the right apartment inside.
Anezka R. - September 2022 Czech Republic Great accomodation on a beautiful peacefull place, will come back :-)
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Stefanie S. - September 2022 Netherlands No title
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Nous avons adoré notre séjour à Madère. Jolie maison sur les hauteurs de Funchal. Cachée au milie...
Nous avons adoré notre séjour à Madère. Jolie maison sur les hauteurs de Funchal. Cachée au milieu de la nature luxuriante !
On adore : le lieu, la nature autours
On a moins aimé : la salle de bain un peu vétuste, l’humidité présente dans cette maison ancienne
Mais on recommande malgré tout !
An Island Apart - July 2022
Perrine thank you so much for your feedback. You will always be welcome at our properties :)
Eine absolut wunderschöne Location mit großartigem Blick über Funchal und doch mitten in der Natu...
Eine absolut wunderschöne Location mit großartigem Blick über Funchal und doch mitten in der Natur. Die Straße dort hoch ist eine kleine Herausforderung, man sollte nicht unbedingt Fahranfänger sein 😉
Die Kommunikation mit An Island Apart ist super - sehr prompt, klar und zuverlässig. Sogar ein early Check-in wurde uns gewährt. Betten fand ich auch gut, sehr breit und die Matratzen etwas härter, was für mich persönlich perfekt ist.
An Island Apart - June 2022
Carolin we are glad you enjoyed our service and your stay with us! You will always be welcome at our properties :)
Logement Propre et agréable, très joli jardin.
Un peu loin du centre à pied( ça grimpe énormémen...
Logement Propre et agréable, très joli jardin.
Un peu loin du centre à pied( ça grimpe énormément! pas très agréable pour descendre... ) c'est préférable de prendre la voiture. Jolie vue et assez calme.
Équipements bien suffisant et correct sauf la douche, je pense le tuyau est à changer gros manque de pression.
Communication excellente, rapide et efficace !
Je recommande fortement 😊
La maison est magnifique, se trouvant dans les hauteurs de Funchal la vue est imprenable et on em...
La maison est magnifique, se trouvant dans les hauteurs de Funchal la vue est imprenable et on emplacement très calme. Nous avons passé un très bon séjour en toute tranquillité !
An Island Apart - July 2022
Agathe thank you for your nice comment. It's really important for us to know you enjoyed your stay with us. You will always be welcome at our properties :)
Jonathan N. - August 2022 Beautiful and relaxed location
Beautiful and relaxed location
Die Lage der Unterkunft ist sehr schön, wenn man gerne abseits des trubeligen Funchals wohnen möc...
Die Lage der Unterkunft ist sehr schön, wenn man gerne abseits des trubeligen Funchals wohnen möchte. Der Blick auf Meer ist wirklich toll. Bewusst muss einem sein, dass die Steigung tatsächlich ordentlich ist, und dass man nicht mal eben abends aus der Stadt nach Hause laufen kann.
Die Ausstattung des Hauses ist leider wirklich in die Jahre gekommen und für mich persönlich hätte es sauberer sein müssen.
Die Kommunikation, sowie der Check-in waren nett und völlig problemlos.
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.
Die Lage über Funchal ist gut, aber die Anfahrt nichts für ungeübte Fahrer. Das Haus ist äußerlic...
Die Lage über Funchal ist gut, aber die Anfahrt nichts für ungeübte Fahrer. Das Haus ist äußerlich schön, aber innen schon sehr verbraucht, insbesondere das Bad. Das Bett ist gemütlich. Dennoch wird der Schlaf leider von den bellenden Nachbarshunden gestört. Die Küche könnte besser ausgestattet sein. Die Vormieter haben dreckiges Geschirr hinterlassen. Mit dem Gastgeber konnte aber eine einvernehmliche Lösung gefunden werden.
An Island Apart - November 2021
Vielen Dank für dein Feedback! In unseren Immobilien sind Sie immer willkommen.
The apartment is in a beautiful location. The garden and the view is amazing.
In the apartment i...
The apartment is in a beautiful location. The garden and the view is amazing.
In the apartment it is a little bit moist. But I think that's normal for the location of the apartment. The weather was not so warm and also more moist than at the bottom of the hill in Funchal. But otherwise the apartment is nice and we had everything we needed.
Communication with the agency An Island was good and the check-in/check-out was easy.
An Island Apart - June 2021
Thank you so much for your wonderful reply Tobias :)
Die Unterkunft war super und die Kommunikation war einwandfrei. Der Weg zur Unterkunft ist allerd...
Die Unterkunft war super und die Kommunikation war einwandfrei. Der Weg zur Unterkunft ist allerdings sehr abenteuerlich:-) nicht leicht zu finden beim ersten Mal. Auch sorgen die Dorf-Hunde leider für schlaflose Nächte:-(
An Island Apart - July 2021
Thank you for your review Anna! We will add more information to find the house. :)
The location was great, the views were stunning. The house could of done with a bit more of a cle...
The location was great, the views were stunning. The house could of done with a bit more of a clean to be honest. 3/5
An Island Apart - May 2021
Thank you for your review Georgie.
Das Haus ist wirklich super schön und mit dem Garten eine kleine Oasis.
Der Weg zum Haus ist zwa...
Das Haus ist wirklich super schön und mit dem Garten eine kleine Oasis.
Der Weg zum Haus ist zwar steil, aber dafür ist man in wenigen Minuten mitten in Funchal.
An Island Apart - September 2021
Isabell, thank you so much for your review and the time you take to evaluate us. We hope to see you again!
Our stay in the Nogeira house of Qinta Devonia was very pleasant. This cozy little house is perfe...
Our stay in the Nogeira house of Qinta Devonia was very pleasant. This cozy little house is perfectly equipped for self catering. We enjoyed the huge garden with its incredible abundance of flowers and trees. The neighbourhood is quiet and pleasant. As Qinta Devonia is located at some distance to the city of Funchal I would recommend to rent a car to be able to move around the island indepently. Communication with An Island Apart was smooth and fast. We were well informed and they reacted flexibly to our request for an earlier check in. We can wholeheartedly recommend to spend some relaxing days in one of the charming Qinta Devonia houses.
An Island Apart - October 2021
Thank you for your wonderful review Margit. Hope to see you again someday!
Cozy Apartment in a beautiful garden. Bathroom and kitchen are a little bit older, but still work...
Cozy Apartment in a beautiful garden. Bathroom and kitchen are a little bit older, but still working fine. Very nice owner!
An Island Apart - January 2021
Thank you for your review Julia and Lisa.
Stunning view, well equipped kitchen and nicely decorated. Unfortunately the beds were quite unco...
Stunning view, well equipped kitchen and nicely decorated. Unfortunately the beds were quite uncomfortable. Host was very helpful and communication went well. Recommended.
An Island Apart - November 2020
Thank you for your review Hana. :)
Stefanie K. - August 2022 Wir hatten sehr viel Spass dort! Ein wunderschönes kleines Haus mit Blick nach Funchal und das Me...
Wir hatten sehr viel Spass dort! Ein wunderschönes kleines Haus mit Blick nach Funchal und das Meer.
Sehr liebevoll eingerichtet. Alte Gegenstände mit modernen kombiniert.
Philippe P. - August 2022 Great
Great
An Island Apart - September 2019
Thank you Philippe! :)
Très belle vue sur Funchal et la mer . Le gîte est agréable même s’il est peu spacieux et pas enc...
Très belle vue sur Funchal et la mer . Le gîte est agréable même s’il est peu spacieux et pas encore complètement au point (Il n’est en location que depuis un mois) et il y a pas de mal petits soucis. L’agence qui s’en occupe est réactive et fait des efforts. Ils nous ont dit qu’ils allaient essayer d’arranger les choses. Le lit est large, mais ce sont deux lits une place avec literies distinctes qui sont collés ensemble. L’extérieur de la maison dans la propriété partagée est magnifique avec tous ces hortensias majestueux et cette riche végétation. Électrosensibles s’abstenir car il y a une ligne haute tension juste au-dessus de la maison !
An Island Apart - August 2019
Merci pour votre commentaire Hélène . :)
Frederic B. - August 2022 Beau cottage au calme situé dans un jardin luxuriant, avec une belle vue sur Funchal.
Les chiens...
Beau cottage au calme situé dans un jardin luxuriant, avec une belle vue sur Funchal.
Les chiens environnants étaient juste un peu bruyants par moment la nuit, mais supportable.
An Island Apart - August 2019
Merci pour votre commentaire Frederic. Nous espérons vous revoir! :)
Isabelle M. - August 2022 The house is very cosy and comfortable and you can enjoy amazing views over Funchal and the ocean...
The house is very cosy and comfortable and you can enjoy amazing views over Funchal and the ocean. The city center of Funchal is a 15-20 min ride by car, which was a pretty good distance to manage and to combine with grocery shopping.
The bed was big and comfortable.
The kitchen and bathroom are small but you find all necessary for a nice stay.
We really enjoyed our stay and can recommend it to all nature lovers.
An Island Apart - August 2019
Thank you Isabelle for your review! We hope we can see you again!
Diana L. - May 2022 Germany Very traditional accommodation and beautiful nature
We had a wonderful stay at Quinta Devónia and the view over Funchal was amazing. The owner is a really nice guy.
Great and authentic house
Great location on the mountain, away from the noise and tourism. The terrace is great and we spent many hours relaxing there and enjoying the view.
The water pressure in the shower was less than good, and the beds a little to the hard side, but I think that’s the only negative thing we have to say about this lovely house.
The drive up there was very scary! In the end we ended up taking a route via the football stadium which felt more secure, so we recommend that if the narrow mountain roads scare you a bit.
Katja C. - December 2021 Germany Schön gelegene Unterkunft
Haus und Einrichtung einfach aber gemütlich. Sehr schöner Garten und toller Blick auf Funchal.
Margit S. - September 2021 We would LOVE to come back to this charming little house!
This was one of our best vacations. We loved our charming little Nogueira house and the spacious garden with spectacular flowers and ferns and trees. We enjoyed the self catering facilities as well as the possibility to order food. The neighbourhood is quiet and pleasant. Communication with our hosts (An Island Apart) was smooth and fast. We would love to return to Madeira for another stay at Quinta Devonia.
Eliana D. - December 2020 Portugal Tranquilidade
Local agradável, acolhedor e perfeito para quem procura descanso.
Menos positivo: lava loiças entupido e autoclismo partido. Tinhamos de fechar a mangueira para não ouvir toda a noite.
