The Space
Amenities
- First Aid Kit
- Full Equipped Kitchen
- Heating
- Internet
- Iron
- Kettle
- Laptop Friendly Workspace
- Ocean front
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Amenities
Basics
- 24 Hour Check-in
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Dishwasher
- First Aid Kit
- Full Equipped Kitchen
- Handicap Accessible
- Heating
- Highchair
- Internet
- Iron
- Kettle
- Kids Friendly
- Laptop Friendly Workspace
- Long Term Rentals Available
- Oven
- Parking Included
- Professionally cleaned
- Self Check-in
- Smoke Detector
- Smoking Forbidden
- Stove
- Suitable for children (2+ years old)
- Suitable for infants (under 2 years)
- Tv
- Wardrobe
- Washing Machine
- Work Desk
- Baby crib
- Coffee Maker
- Fire Extinguisher
- Hair Dryer
- Hangers
- Hot water
- Linen Towels
- Microwave
- Social distancing
- Toaster
Additional
- Eco tourism
- Garage
- Heated Pool
- Jacuzzi
- Jacuzzi Bath
- Patio
- Pool Private
- Pool Shared
- Satellite Or Cable
- Terrace
- Baby bath
- BBQ
- Beach
- Street parking
- Wine glasses
Location
- Downtown
- Mountain view
- Ocean front
- Rural
- Sea View
- Town
- Beach view
- Mountain
Activities
- Cinema
- Gym
Recovered wooden house, beach style, with sea view, in São Jorge.
Located in a completely isolated area, a few meters away from the beach, this single-story wooden house is perfectly restored. Ideal for those seeking total rest as a family or as a couple. All the surroundings of the house are paradisiacal, being therefore the perfect choice to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, just listen to the sea and see stars at night.
This house stands out for its "open space" characteristics, for privileging the natural light inside, for its "clean" and minimalist decoration. With 2 bedrooms (1 double bed and 2 single beds) and 1 bathroom with shower, this house has capacity for a maximum of 4 people.
Outside, there is a very pleasant leisure area, a portable barbecue and a dining area. Set between the green of the mountain and the blue of the sea, this property has a sweeping view of the Atlantic Ocean that conveys a sense of calm and peace.
There is no cell phone reception, only internet. However, the internet signal is sometimes unstable, so it is not ideal for work.
Due to the exotic location of the house, the cliffs on the north slope block the sun exposure from October 15 to February 15.
The house has parking on the outside of the property.
AREA
The house is located on the north coast of Madeira Island, in São Jorge, a parish in the municipality of Santana. Being located in a secluded area by the sea, it is a 14-minute drive from the center of São Jorge (where you can find a mini market) and 16 minutes from the center of Arco de São Jorge, a neighboring parish where you can visit the Wine and Vine Museum.
The closest bar to the house is a 10-minute drive away. The historical center of the municipality of Santana is a 24-minute drive away. There you can find a supermarket, several bars and restaurants. Take the opportunity to visit the Typical Houses of Santana, the Rocha do Navio Cable Car and the Madeira Theme Park.
Contemplate the views over the northern coast of the island by visiting the belvederes closest to the house. In São Jorge you will find sights such as Miradouro da Vigia, Ruínas de São Jorge, and Ponta de São Jorge. In the next parish, near the center of Arco de São Jorge you will find the Miradouro do Arco de São Jorge and the Miradouro do Cabo Aéreo. Both are about 25 minutes by car from Casa da Rocha. Closer you will find the Miradouro das Cabanas viewpoint, a 14-minute drive away.
To reach the beginning of the trail closest to the house, Levada do Rei, you will drive 4.6 km for about 12 minutes.
The city of Funchal is about 1 hour away by car.
HOW TO GET TO
The best option to get to the house is to rent a car, which can also be useful if you want to go to the main tourist attractions in this area. Special attention should be paid to the location, which is quite isolated, to the choice of vehicle, which should have good power for the climbs, and to the driving skills, which should be excellent, because the road there is winding.
ACCESS TO THE PROPERTY
You have access to all areas of the property.
INTERACTION
We are always available to help or to ask questions. We will do our best to accommodate all requests. We also have a guest application with all the important information about the property and other useful information for your stay.
OTHER REMARKS
- According to Portuguese law, all guests are required to present a valid identification document (e.g. passport, identity card).
- Check-in must be scheduled in advance. If not booked within a maximum of 48 hours, guests will be subject to our staff's availability.
- All bed linens and towels are provided. We can also place a crib, high chair, and baby bathtub if needed. There is a first aid kit, fire extinguishers and fire blanket at all properties.
ATTENTION
We inform that a Municipal Tourist Ecotax will be charged for person staying overnight in the municipality of Santana.
All guests staying in tourist developments and / or accommodation establishments, aged 13 or over, will be charged 2,00€ per person/night, up to a maximum 7 nigths stay/ 14€ per person. Close to your arrival, you will receive the link to pay this fee.
HOUSE RULES
We want you to feel at home! Thank you for respecting your neighbors and for not smoking inside the properties.
Professional listing managed by An Island Apart
Permit Number 42565/AL
Cancelation policy
Cancelation policy
Free cancellation up to 14 days before check-in. If the reservation is made less than 14 days before check-in, the cancellation is free up to 48 hours after the reservation, up to a maximum of 5 days before check-in.
After that, guests may cancel up to 5 days prior to check-in and receive a refund of the price per night and the cleaning fee, but not of the service fee.
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Phone: +351 925 444 444
Reviews
4.5
(71 Reviews)
Arrival management
Reviews
4.5 • 71 Reviews
4.0 • May 2025
Vrbo
May 2025
4.0 • May 2025
Booking.com
Arrival management
May 2025
4.0 • Apr 2025
Smily
Apr 2025
5.0 • Feb 2025
Vrbo
Feb 2025
1.0 • Jan 2025
Airbnb
Jan 2025
5.0 • Dec 2024
Booking.com
Internet Verbindung
Jan 2025
5.0 • Oct 2024
Airbnb
This house is a great and unique place to stay and we loved it but there are few things to keep in mind for guests of this accommodation:
- there is no cellular network in the house
- WiFi is unstable (the house is not suitable for working), we stayed for 4 nights and there was no internet connection during this period of time almost at all.
- It’s very secluded and most of the things around close pretty early so you have to plan & buy your food in advance, also to buy in advance a lot of water (for dri
Nov 2024
We appreciate your notes on the lack of cellular network and unstable WiFi, and we apologize for any inconvenience this caused. We understand how these aspects can impact your stay, especially for those who need connectivity. Your advice about planning ahead for food and water due to the secluded location is also helpful for future visitors.
Thank you again for your valuable feedback, and we hope to have the opportunity to host you again!
Best Regards
An Island Apart Team
5.0 • Oct 2024
Airbnb
Cisza i spokój;)
Tak naprawdę prywatna plaża z prywatnym basenem w oceanie, miasteczko bardzo ładne i malutkie,, zaledwie kilka domów więc jeśli komuś zależy żeby odpoczać to znajdzie tu wszytko czego potrzeba ;)
Oct 2024
3.0 • Sep 2024
Booking.com
No comment
Oct 2024
5.0 • Aug 2024
Airbnb
Sep 2024
5.0 • Jul 2024
Booking.com
Nedá se vůbec nic vytknout.
Jul 2024
5.0 • Jul 2024
Airbnb
It is right on the beach and there is no one else around so we had it all to ourselves. The house itself is lovely and well maintained.
Location is right at the bottom of a hill so the drive down/up is a bit steep so would definitely need a car here!
Jul 2024
4.0 • Jun 2024
Smily
The only thing we didn’t like was the early mail of the check-out at half of the week!
That’s not our responsibility and we are just enjoying our holiday .
Greetings Magchiel en Jenny
Jun 2024
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback.
We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the beauty and peacefulness of the location and that the ocean view added to your experience. We aim to provide a tranquil and enjoyable environment for our guests, and it sounds like we hit the mark for you!
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the early check-out mail. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and we will take steps to improve our communication process in order to prevent such issues in the future.
We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for another peaceful holiday.
Best Regards.
5.0 • Jun 2024
Airbnb
Het fijnste waren de zeegeluiden en de rode stoelen buiten & natuurlijk de hangmat! Ook de katjes bij het huisje waren heel schattig.
We hebben genoten :)
En missen het huisje nu al. Aanrader dus!
Jun 2024
3.0 • Jun 2024
Airbnb
Jun 2024
5.0 • Jun 2024
Airbnb
Jun 2024
4.0 • May 2024
Booking.com
Dass keine Mobilfunknetz vorhanden ist (man muss ca. 50 m auf der Strasse weitergehen und hat dann einen Minimalempfang) war bekannt und nicht problematisch, leider funktionierte das WLAN aber auch nicht verlässlich (sehr langsam und ständig unterbrochen) (auch letztere ist kein Problem, wenn man es weiß),
Haus liegt direkt am Wasser unterhalb der Nordsteilküste, man fährt also ca. 400 m in Serpentinen bergab in eine lange Sackgasse, das muss man nur wissen, wenn man es bucht (dann ist es toll!) :)
Jun 2024
We understand the issue with the mobile network and unreliable Wi-Fi might have caused some inconvenience. We appreciate you bringing it to our attention. We will look into this to improve the experience for our future guests. Also, we noted the challenge with the location being at the end of a long cul-de-sac; thank you for pointing that out.
Thank you once again for your feedback. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future.
5.0 • May 2024
Smily
May 2024
5.0 • May 2024
Airbnb
May 2024
1.0 • Apr 2024
Booking.com
The appartament have a terrible smell of mold, the rooms are very small and toilette don't have any confort (less than 2 square meters), is in an area where the phone doesn't have any connections signal of wif router very bad, if you need a place to be isolated from the world it s perfect.
Apr 2024
4.0 • Apr 2024
Airbnb
Apr 2024
5.0 • Mar 2024
Booking.com
The road to and from the house is good (paved etc), but it is steep. You might want to minimise the trips away from the house, but with this location that might not be too bad..
May 2024
We appreciate your feedback regarding the steep road, and we understand this might not be convenient for some. We will take this into consideration as we continually strive to improve our service.
We hope to welcome you back again for another relaxing stay. Thank you once again for your kind words and feedback.
5.0 • Feb 2024
Airbnb
Feb 2024
Thank you for your 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 :)
4.0 • Dec 2023
Airbnb
Dec 2023
5.0 • Oct 2023
Smily
Oct 2023
5.0 • Oct 2023
Airbnb
The hosts also impressed us with a complementary products like lot of fruits, bread, wine and other food.
You should know that the network may not work, but the house has wifi.
The road may be challenging for somebody because of its inclination but it is normal for roads in Madeira.
I highly recommend this place because its so peaceful, it have all amenities you may need and the views are just incredible.
Oct 2023
5.0 • Oct 2023
Airbnb
Il faut aimer les chats mais c’est notre cas 😻
On recommande à 100%
Oct 2023
5.0 • Sep 2023
Airbnb
Reizend waren auch die Katzen (bei einer Allergie würde ich eher eine andere Unterkunft wählen) - hier kann ich auch nur an alle appellieren etwas Futter (für Junior Katzen, damit es auch die kleinen essen können - kostet keine 4 Euro) zu kaufen oder zumindest Wasser hinzustellen. Keines der Tiere war aggressiv oder ähnliches, es war toll zu sehen wie sie mit der Zeit etwas zutraulicher geworden sind.
Man hat zwar Nachbarn, aber die beruhigenden Geräusche der Wellen überdecken alles. Ich habe mich dort sehr sehr wohl gefühlt!
Oct 2023
4.0 • Sep 2023
Airbnb
Sep 2023
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 :)
4.0 • Sep 2023
Booking.com
No comment
Oct 2023
5.0 • Sep 2023
Smily
Oct 2023
5.0 • Sep 2023
Airbnb
Kortom, een echte aanrader dit huisje!
Sep 2023
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 :)
5.0 • Aug 2023
Booking.com
The facility is also well equipped for teenagers, WiFi, plugs for UK and EU as well as ample USB ports. The BBQ equipment is ample, be warned the charcoal in Madeira is not great.
We loved the location, crashing waves, banana plants, papaya trees, all you need to unwind. The facilities in the cottage are all adequate and we did not want for anything.
Nothing, the ferile cats are initially a concern but ignore them and they drift off.
Oct 2023
5.0 • Aug 2023
Airbnb
Aug 2023
Thank you so much for your feedback. It’s really important for us to improve each day.
Many thanks for your suggestions.
You will be always welcome at our properties and we are looking forward to see you soon.🙂
5.0 • Aug 2023
Booking.com
No comment
Oct 2023
5.0 • Aug 2023
Airbnb
Aug 2023
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 🙂
5.0 • Jul 2023
Airbnb
The road down the mountain is intimidating. Be sure to drive slow and take your time; the incline is no joke. However; if you are willing to make the trek, the view, the cute kittens, and the privacy are worth it.
Overall, the stay was a once in a lifetime experience that I would recommend to my fellow adventurers.
Jul 2023
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 🙂
5.0 • Jun 2023
Smily
Jul 2023
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 🙂
4.0 • Jun 2023
Booking.com
keine Klimaanlage und einfaches Bad
Oct 2023
5.0 • May 2023
Smily
Oct 2023
5.0 • May 2023
Vrbo
May 2023
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 :)
5.0 • May 2023
Booking.com
Maison magnifique et confortable
Installations extérieures
TOUT!!
No comment
Oct 2023
5.0 • May 2023
Smily
Oct 2023
5.0 • Apr 2023
Vrbo
Apr 2023
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 :)
5.0 • Apr 2023
Vrbo
Apr 2023
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 :)
3.0 • Apr 2023
Smily
Apr 2023
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 :)
4.0 • Apr 2023
Airbnb
Apr 2023
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 :)
5.0 • Mar 2023
Airbnb
Overall a great stay in a fantastic, remote location!
Apr 2023
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 :)
5.0 • Mar 2023
Airbnb
Apr 2023
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 :)
5.0 • Feb 2023
Airbnb
Feb 2023
3.0 • Nov 2022
Booking.com
Preis-Leistung stimmt nicht. Bei Fragen/Wünschen soll man sich an die Vermieter wenden, erhält dann aber nicht einmal eine Antwort (wir hatten nach Holz für die Feuerschale gefragt). Bettkasten dreckig.
Sep 2024
5.0 • Sep 2022
Airbnb
5.0 • Sep 2022
Smily
Very remote (no signal) but a decent wifi connection, occasionally dropped out but we maybe had 9 devices on it at once.
Cannot fault the property in terms of location, 10 min drive to get back to a main road and was access to a super market.
Lots of cats on the property, we counted 5 and it the doors were left open they happily would walk in so just soemthing to be aware of!
5.0 • Sep 2022
Airbnb
Great outdoor space with the hammock being the highlight, spent majority of the time there out on that area.
Nice bedrooms with enough storage, great little kitchen set up.
Now then… CATS we had 5 cats on the property which will constantly be around your feet and will come inside if the doors are open, we were cool with it and named them all (the black and white one being the alpha) but some could find them annoying
Sep 2022
4.0 • Sep 2022
Booking.com
Ce n’était pas un inconvénient pour nous mais le gîte est assez isolé, à 30 minutes de Santana. Il faut donc bien s’organiser pr les courses, etc. La route d’accès au gîte est très escarpée. Voiture indispensable.
5.0 • Sep 2022
Airbnb
Sep 2022
4.0 • Aug 2022
Booking.com
Ein Paar Kleinigkeiten: es wäre schön in dem Badezimmer einen kleinen Mülleimer zu haben. Auch gab es on der Dusche keinen Platz für Shampoos u.a., alles musste auf dem Boden deponiert werden. Und etwas, dafür die Besitzer wahrscheinlich keinen Einfluss haben: die Strassenlichter, die die ganze Nacht brennen, braucht es hier wirklich nicht (wir haben ja auf Sternenhimmel gehofft…)
4.0 • Aug 2022
Booking.com
No comment
5.0 • Aug 2022
Airbnb
I didn't feel like this at all my life.
This place is perfect for relaxing and enjoying the ocean.
You need to prepare your self with all stuff you need before your coming because you are far away from civilization.
Aug 2022
5.0 • Jul 2022
Booking.com
un lieu magique pour les amoureux de nature et de solitude
No comment
5.0 • Jul 2022
Airbnb
It was lovely to relax with the amazing view and sound of the ocean. It's unbelievable that I could experience it! The house is very well equipped and it is very cute that we got wine and basic food for breakfast ☺️😍 Thank you very much for everything and I would definitely recommend it! For all who are not sure whether or not to rent this house…You must experience it! The house is as in the pictures or even better! 😊
Jul 2022
What awesome feedback. We were even touched by your words. You will always be welcome at our properties. ;)
5.0 • Jun 2022
Smily
5.0 • Jun 2022
Booking.com
Nepohodlné postele v hlavní ložnici, péra z matrace tlačila do zad, byla slíbena výměna, tak po nás to snad bude lepší :)
4.0 • Jun 2022
Booking.com
La cuisine d'été a été trés utilisée et appréciée
nous avions suffisamment d'équipement pour cuisiner , le réfrigérateur bien dimensionné
Un 'colis de victuailles 'de première nécessité nous a été offert à notre arrivée
Le lieu paisible et prés de la mer est un peu difficile d'accés : 3 kms de descente avec des virages
Les chambres sont petites, avec peu de rangement
La salle de bain (avec WC) minuscule
Nous aurions apprécié un lave vaisselle
Le prix nous a paru exagéré
4.0 • Jun 2022
Booking.com
Le choix Ikea se défend mais il faudra faire attention à la manière dont cela vieilli. La terrasse est recouverte d'une canisse en roseau qui laisse passer les pluies même les plus fines. C'est dommage car la température reste agréable et avec un recouvrement étanche, on pourrait rester dehors la majorité du temps.
5.0 • Apr 2022
Booking.com
No comment
5.0 • Mar 2022
Smily
5.0 • Mar 2022
Booking.com
No comment
5.0 • Jan 2022
Booking.com
Nothing that would stop us from staying here again, but just as fyi to other potential guests. The wifi is a little slow at around 2.5Mbps, but we were still able to use it for all the usual things. There is no phone reception in the house itself, you just need to walk to the road. A car is of course essential to access Rocha de Baixo, and while the access road is a little steep and narrow, it's completely fine in a normal car. Visiting the supermarket (in Santana) before you arrive is recommended. I am not sure if Rocha de Baixo is usually so quiet or if it's just the winter months.
It also has to be said that, as Rocha de Baixo is on the north side of the island, and due to the cliff behind the house, there is actually no direct sunlight on the house in December (however I imagine it is different in other seasons!), but in spite of this there is still lots of light and we still really, really, enjoyed our stay, and would highly recommend it for anyone looking for somewhere peaceful and remote to call your own.
5.0 • Nov 2021
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Nov 2021
3.0 • Nov 2021
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Nov 2021
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