Przemyslaw K. - maio 2024
Polónia
No title
Positive:
No comment
Negative:
No comment
An Island Apart - maio 2024
Thank you for your perfect rating! We're thrilled that you had an excellent stay with us at An Island Apart. Your positive review means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you back for another pleasant stay in the future.
Piękne miejsce żeby wypocząć w ciszy
Piękne miejsce żeby wypocząć w ciszy
An Island Apart - maio 2024
Dziękujemy za tak wysoką ocenę i wspaniałe uwagi. Cieszymy się, że cenisz nasze miejsce i jesteśmy zaszczyceni, że wybrałeś "An Island Apart" na swoje wakacje. Jesteśmy zawsze gotowi zapewnić naszym gościom najlepszą możliwą obsługę i komfort. Dziękujemy za Twoje pozytywne słowa i mamy nadzieję, że zdecydujesz się na kolejną wizytę.
Das Haus war mit allem was man benötigt ausgestattet. Der Blick auf die Bananenplantage mit einem...
Das Haus war mit allem was man benötigt ausgestattet. Der Blick auf die Bananenplantage mit einem kleinen Wasserfall ist traumhaft. Die Unterkunft verfügt leider über keinen Parkplatz aber man findet ein bisschen weiter weg immer was.
An Island Apart - abril 2024
Vielen Dank für Ihre Bewertung. Wir freuen uns zu hören, dass Sie die Ausstattung des Hauses und den Blick auf die Bananenplantage genossen haben. Ihre Anmerkung zum Parkplatz nehmen wir sehr ernst und werden versuchen, zukünftige Lösungen zu finden. Nochmals vielen Dank für Ihre Rückmeldung, die uns hilft, unseren Service weiter zu verbessern.
We really enjoyed our stay at oscars House 😊 The location is perfekt and the view from the tarace...
We really enjoyed our stay at oscars House 😊 The location is perfekt and the view from the tarace on the banana plantage was also amazing. The host gave us all the information about the house in advance and it was well equipt and tidy. I can really recommend this AirBnB 🌞
An Island Apart - maio 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the house and found the location and views so enjoyable. It's great to know that you found the house well equipped and tidy, and we're delighted you'd recommend us. We aim to give our guests the best experience possible, and reviews like yours make it all worthwhile. We hope to welcome you back to An Island Apart in the future.
Michele b. - abril 2024
Itália
VERY NICE PLACE TO STAY
Clean and cozy !
An Island Apart - abril 2024
Thank you for your review. We are thrilled to hear that you found our place to be clean and cozy. Your positive feedback is truly appreciated. We noticed that the comfort and facilities did not fully meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our service. Thank you once again for choosing to stay with us.
Michele b. - abril 2024
Itália
No title
Positive:
No comment
Negative:
I would put a Nespresso or an espresso machine. There is only a filtered coffe machine .
An Island Apart - abril 2024
Thank you for your feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the cleanliness, comfort, facilities, staff, and value for money at our property. Your suggestion about including a Nespresso or espresso machine is appreciated. We understand the importance of a good cup of coffee and will definitely consider this for future improvements. Thanks again for helping us to enhance our guest experience.
Das Haus ist sehr ruhig gelegen, die Küche gut ausgestattet und die Dachterrasse in der Bananenpl...
Das Haus ist sehr ruhig gelegen, die Küche gut ausgestattet und die Dachterrasse in der Bananenplantage ist sehr schön.
Leider hatte die Unterkunft für uns jedoch ein großes Manko: der Geruch!
Vor allem das Kopfteil vom Bett (aus Stoff) und die Matratze hatten einen sehr unangenehm penetranten mordrigen und feuchten Geruch. Auch die Küche( Küchenzeile und vor allem beim Öffnen der Schränke) kommt einem ein unangenehmer Geruch entgegen. Das hat uns leider das Kochen in der großen Küche vermiest.
An Island Apart - abril 2024
Vielen Dank für Ihr Feedback. Es freut uns zu hören, dass Sie die ruhige Lage unseres Hauses, die gut ausgestattete Küche und die Dachterrasse in der Bananenplantage geschätzt haben. Wir bedauern sehr, dass der Geruch in der Unterkunft Ihren Aufenthalt getrübt hat. Ihre Rückmeldung ist für uns sehr wertvoll und wir werden umgehend Maßnahmen ergreifen, um das Problem zu beheben. Wir hoffen, Sie in Zukunft erneut bei uns willkommen heißen zu dürfen, um Ihnen einen verbesserten Aufenthalt zu bieten. Nochmals vielen Dank für Ihre ehrlichen Worte.
Es ist ein sehr schönes kleines Häuschen mit Blick auf die Bananenplantage und einem kleinen Wass...
Es ist ein sehr schönes kleines Häuschen mit Blick auf die Bananenplantage und einem kleinen Wasserfall in der Felswand. Es hat uns an nichts gefehlt! :)
An Island Apart - março 2024
Hello Jil, 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.
Short opinion. It Was a pleasure to stay here! Clean house, very comfortable, lots of additional ...
Short opinion. It Was a pleasure to stay here! Clean house, very comfortable, lots of additional facilities. Beautiful view from terrace and good communication. Higly reccomend!!!
An Island Apart - março 2024
Mikołaj 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.
Nous avons passé un agréable séjour, le logement est parfait et bien situé, en plein des bananiers.
Nous avons passé un agréable séjour, le logement est parfait et bien situé, en plein des bananiers.
An Island Apart - maio 2024
Thank you for your positive feedback! We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at An Island Apart. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we are glad that you enjoyed the location of our accommodation, right in the middle of the banana trees. We look forward to welcoming you back.
A base to sleep
If you want a base to sleep, the house has all you need.
Would not describe as quiet or calm. You need earplugs to block the chorus of dogs who bark, evening, night & early morning.
You need GPS grid numbers to find small lane up to house. You cannot see it from the closest road. Cannot park outside the house. Need nerves of steel parking on 1 in 3 slope if wanting to park closer to house. Had “No stop” note on car.
The images are cleverly taken, all lights on, windows & doors open. You can see the sea, a small triangle from upstairs shower room. ‘Close beach’ is accessible not to swim, ok if surfing. Windows downstairs tinted & look onto banana plantation, initially novel. Windows & door upstairs have permanent obscuring shades. House appears light but is actually dark. Not sure about ‘all the comfort’? Veranda has great view but only direct sun for few hours.
Need insect repellant for the mosquitos.
Not a home, not a place to sit and relax in. A place to sleep, maybe eat.
An Island Apart - março 2024
Hi,
Thank you for taking the time to provide your detailed feedback. I am truly sorry to hear that your stay did not meet your expectations.
I'm glad to know that you found the property to be very clean and appreciated our prompt and helpful communication. Our staff will be delighted to hear your kind words, as they strive to provide excellent service to every guest.
I understand your concerns regarding the access to the property, parking, and the noise from dogs. This point is very hard to improve because we can't control the dogs of the neighbourhood.
I also appreciate your feedback about the lighting in the house. We'll take your comments into consideration and see how we can make the property more comfortable and relaxing for our guests. Maybe, add brighter lights.
Your feedback is invaluable to us as it helps us improve and provide a better experience to our future guests. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future and provide a more satisfactory experience.
If you want a base to sleep, the house has all you need.
Would not describe as quiet or calm. Y...
If you want a base to sleep, the house has all you need.
Would not describe as quiet or calm. You need earplugs to block the chorus of dogs who bark, evening, night & early morning.
You need GPS grid numbers to find small lane up to house. You cannot see it from the closest road. Cannot park outside the house. Need nerves of steel parking on 1 in 3 slope if wanting to park closer to house. Had “No stop” note on car.
The images are cleverly taken, all lights on, windows & doors open. You can see the sea, a small triangle from upstairs shower room. ‘Close beach’ is accessible not to swim, ok if surfing. Windows downstairs tinted & look onto banana plantation, initially novel. Windows & door upstairs have permanent obscuring shades. House appears light but is actually dark. Not sure about ‘all the comfort’? Veranda has great view but only direct sun for few hours.
Need insect repellant for the mosquitos.
Not a home, not a place to sit and relax in. A place to sleep, maybe eat.
An Island Apart - março 2024
Hi,
Thanks for your honest feedback. We're glad to hear that you found the house to have all you needed for a base to sleep. We're sorry to hear about the issues you faced with the noise and finding the house. We appreciate your comment on this and will ensure to make our directions clearer for future guests.
We apologize for the inconvenience you experienced with the parking and will take your feedback into consideration. Regarding the pictures, we aim to provide a clear and accurate representation of our property and we're sorry if it didn't meet your expectations.
We acknowledge your concerns about the light and views from the house, and we'll take steps to ensure our future guests have a better understanding of the property. We're also sorry to hear about the mosquitos and will make sure to provide insect repellent in the future.
We appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve for future stays. We hope we can welcome you back in the future for a more positive experience.
Charlotte R. - fevereiro 2024
Really loved my stay here!
Communication was really easy, it was a really clean house and had eve...
Really loved my stay here!
Communication was really easy, it was a really clean house and had everything you need :)
The terrace looked over the banana trees, which was stunning to look out of over the morning.
There’s lots of space too, highly recommend!
An Island Apart - abril 2024
Hello,
We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and found our communication easy and the house clean. We are pleased that you found everything you needed and enjoyed the view of the banana trees from the terrace in the morning. It's great to hear that you found the space ample and highly recommend us. We strive to provide our guests with a wonderful experience and your positive feedback is appreciated. We hope to welcome you back in the future. Thank you for choosing to stay with us.
Very nice a quiet place with a beautiful view over the banana plantation and onto a waterfall. Th...
Very nice a quiet place with a beautiful view over the banana plantation and onto a waterfall. The place is perfect for two adults and a grocery store is just a 5-10min drive away. Very friendly host and easy parking on the street close to the house. The internet connection is a bit unstable, which is not ideal for working, but perfectly fine to disconnect a bit and enjoy the island. If you wanna work from here, there is a free coworking place in ponta do sol just about a 5min drive away.
An Island Apart - fevereiro 2024
Hello Jan,
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 :)
Jiri F. - dezembro 2023
República Checa
Klidný dobře vybavený domek, uvnitř velmi tmavý
Positive:
Pěkné a klidné místo na banánové plantáži. Zařízení domu. Čistota.
Negative:
Velmi tmavý dům, folie na oknech v patře. Vlhkost v celém domě a pach plísně v kuchyni. Nestabilní a pomalá WiFi. Problematické parkování na ulici v prudkém kopci a daleko od domu. Nemožnost použít venkovní gril.
An Island Apart - janeiro 2024
Hello Jiri we appreciate your thorough feedback, which is crucial for our ongoing improvement efforts. Rest assured, we will address the issues you've raised as soon as possible. Please know that you're always welcome at our properties.
Jiri F. - dezembro 2023
República Checa
Nice calm place, but dark inside.
In general we had a good experience and I would recommend the place, but see the comments below before you decide. We have stayed there for 8 days in Dec 2023 (incl. Xmass) and enjoyed the nice hidden and quiet place. It is ideal for 2 people or 2+2kids, not really for 4 adults. Kitchen is well equiped including washing mashine. However there were couple of things we did not like. It is VERY dark in the house - ground floor windows are shaded by the banana trees and walls and all of the windows on the 1st floor are cover by dark foil (why???) so it is constantly dark there. If you want light, you have to go out on the terrace. There is also high humidity there (you can smell mold in the kitchen cabinets) and a lot of mosquitos in the house. BBQ place is nice but you cannot use it without the wood - we have asked for it the 1st day and did not get any in 8 days. The WiFi is slow and unstable.
An Island Apart - janeiro 2024
Jiri we appreciate your thorough feedback, which is crucial for our ongoing improvement efforts. Rest assured, we will address the issues you've raised as soon as possible. Please know that you're always welcome at our properties.
Eveline S. - dezembro 2023
We had some trouble finding the location, but once we arrived everything was very nice and we rea...
We had some trouble finding the location, but once we arrived everything was very nice and we really enjoyed our stay in Oscar's House. The view from the balcony was amazing! The rooms were very clean. You have a lot of privacy and the location on the island is good. Perfect for a relaxed vacation in Decembre!
An Island Apart - dezembro 2023
Hello Eveline 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.
Es war eine schöne Zeit in diesem Haus! sehr sauber, angenehm eingerichtet und sehr groß für 2 Pe...
Es war eine schöne Zeit in diesem Haus! sehr sauber, angenehm eingerichtet und sehr groß für 2 Personen. Es ist sehr schön, eine Bananenplantage um sich herum zu haben.
Leider ist dadurch und das die großen Fenster alle nach Norden zeigen, sehr dunkel, mit sehr wenig Tageslicht.
Parken vor der Tür ist auch schwierig, geht aber irgendwie schon.
Darfür ist die Küche sehr schön eingerichtet und es macht Spaß dort zu kochen!!!
Alles in allem... Eine weiter Empfehlung für die, die eine große Wohnung/Haus im Grünen mit schöner Einrichtung haben wollen
An Island Apart - dezembro 2023
Hello Niels We're absolutely delighted that you had such a wonderful time during your stay! Hosting guests like you is what makes this experience so rewarding for us. Your positive feedback energizes us to continue providing exceptional stays. We eagerly await your return!
Very nice place located centrally on the Island. very clean and lots of amenities
Very nice place located centrally on the Island. very clean and lots of amenities
An Island Apart - dezembro 2023
Hello Jelle,
We're thrilled to hear that you had a great stay with us. Providing exceptional hospitality is our top priority, and we're delighted that you had a positive experience. Thank you for choosing our properties, and we look forward to welcoming you back anytime!
Ekaterina K. - novembro 2023
Super charming place in the banana plantations. It’s quite remote so you need a car to move aroun...
Super charming place in the banana plantations. It’s quite remote so you need a car to move around, parking was pretty easy on the street, we always found a spot next to the house. House is very clean, spacious. Wi-Fi was rather poor, there was almost no reception on the terrace upstairs but apart from that great stay!
An Island Apart - novembro 2023
Hello Ekaterina we're grateful for your positive feedback, and we're delighted that your stay was enjoyable. We will look into what can be done about the Wi-fi. Our properties are open to you at any time, and we can't wait to have you as our guest once more.
Christina T. - novembro 2023
Alemanha
No title
Positive:
Two bathrooms were comfotable
Negative:
The Little House was too dark Even in daytime and very difficult to be found
An Island Apart - novembro 2023
Hello Christina,
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your valuable feedback regarding your stay.. We are glad to hear that you found it comfortable and that this aspect of your stay met your expectations.
We also appreciate your candid feedback about the lighting and location of the House. We are sorry to hear that you found it too dark during the day and hard to find. We understand how important it is for our guests to feel comfortable and easily located in their temporary homes away from home.
Once again, thank you for choosing An Island Apart. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future, and providing an even better experience.
An Island Apart
Anja P. - novembro 2023
Alemanha
Zauberhaftes Kleinod mitten in Ponta do Sol. Gerne kommen wir wieder.
Positive:
Absolute Idylle in der Bananenplantage. Schöne Sonnenterrasse über den Palmen, erholsame Ruhe. Danke für den Blumengruß zur Ankunft!
Negative:
Das Haus war trotz vieler Beschreibungen/Bilder schwer zu finden.
Mehr Mückenstecker wären prima.
Ein Tablett in der ansonsten super ausgestatteten Küche, wären schön.
Gibt es eigentlich Liegestühle - haben wir die übersehen?
An Island Apart - novembro 2023
Hello Anja 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.
Hatten eine gute Zeit dort :) die Unterkunft ist super schön, mit Meerblick wäre sie perfekt
Hatten eine gute Zeit dort :) die Unterkunft ist super schön, mit Meerblick wäre sie perfekt
An Island Apart - novembro 2023
Hi Lukas your positive feedback is greatly appreciated, and we're pleased that you had a comfortable stay with us. You're invited to return at any time, and we eagerly await your next visit.
Janneke B. - outubro 2023
Prettig huis van alle gemakken voorzien. Prachtige locatie. Vanuit het balkon boven zicht op de b...
Prettig huis van alle gemakken voorzien. Prachtige locatie. Vanuit het balkon boven zicht op de berg, bananenbomen en een waterval. Schoon en netjes.
An Island Apart - outubro 2023
Hello Janneke,
We appreciate your positive feedback and are pleased to hear that you had a great stay with us. You are always welcome back at any of our properties. :)
Die Lage ist einfach unvergleichlich!! leider keine direkte Parkplätze beim Haus..aber man findet...
Die Lage ist einfach unvergleichlich!! leider keine direkte Parkplätze beim Haus..aber man findet schon einen Platz..
An Island Apart - outubro 2023
Hello Anja thank you for your positive feedback. We're pleased to hear that you had a pleasant stay with us. You're always welcome at our properties, and we look forward to hosting you again soon.
The place is beautifully located in the middle of banana trees. It was very clean and spacious. O...
The place is beautifully located in the middle of banana trees. It was very clean and spacious. Overall calm and quiet and the check in was very easy. The only negative thing is the parking situation. The parking space recommended by the host was always occupied by locals. Either you have to park all the way down the main road and walk uphill or you try yourself in parallel parking on a very steep and narrow road.
An Island Apart - outubro 2023
Hello Anna 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.
Marcel F. - setembro 2023
Sehr schöne Unterkunft in ruhiger Lage in Ponta do Sol. Einige Restaurants sind fußläufig erreich...
Sehr schöne Unterkunft in ruhiger Lage in Ponta do Sol. Einige Restaurants sind fußläufig erreichbar. Ausstattung Sauberkeit sind top, Parkplätze an der Straße OK.
An Island Apart - setembro 2023
Hello Marcel,
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 :)
Francoise C. - setembro 2023
França
Magnifique endroit
Positive:
Très agréable maison avec vue sur les champs de bananes, les cascades dans un environnement calme.
Une terrasse au premier étage et un extérieur au rdc très agréable pour manger dehors à côté des bananiers, en profitant pourquoi pas du barbecue!
Maison très propre, avec ménage intermédiaire une fois par semaine avec literie et serviettes changées, et, petite attention qui fait plaisir, un petit bouquet de fleurs fraîches. Tout ceci avec une très bonne communication car vous êtes prévenus par mail et sms.
Très bon équipement globalement, juste pour chipoter il manque des petites cuillères, une essoreuse à salade, et un étendoir amovible pour le linge, pour les jours de pluie (celui installé sur la terrasse du 1er étage n' est pas protégé de la pluie).
Bon emplacement pour visiter toute l' île et profiter des randonnées, de la mer...
En résumé excellent séjour pour un couple. Attention cependant vous êtes dans une zone tranquille et l' accès aux commerces nécessite une voiture.
Negative:
La chaleur notamment dans la chambre au premier étage malgré le ventilateur. Une climatisation de la maison serait un must.
Les moustiques nombreux...mais ce n' est pas la faute du logement!
An Island Apart - outubro 2023
Hello Françoise 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.
We had a great time at Oscars House, the view from the terrace is stunning and the house is reall...
We had a great time at Oscars House, the view from the terrace is stunning and the house is really cute. For everyone who goes there: I would recommend to bring some moskito repellent.
An Island Apart - agosto 2023
Hello Anna,
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.🙂
Oscar's place was a great option for those looking for a spot in a neighborhood a bit away from t...
Oscar's place was a great option for those looking for a spot in a neighborhood a bit away from the tourist hotspots. There was no air conditioning nor screens in the windows so the bedroom was a bit warm at night. When we opened the windows, too many mosquitos came in. It was also a bit difficult to find. The house is not located directly on the road. You have to park on a different street and then go down a walkway to find the front gate. The house is on a banana plantation which is a lovely setting. The upper deck was lovely with waterfalls coming off and on throughout our stay.
An Island Apart - agosto 2023
Hello Leslie,
Many thanks for your feedback. It’s really important for us to improve each day. You will always be welcome at our properties and we are looking forward to see you soon 🙂
Très belle maison conforme aux photos. Belle vue sur les bananiers depuis la terrasse.
Très belle maison conforme aux photos. Belle vue sur les bananiers depuis la terrasse.
An Island Apart - agosto 2023
Hello Hugo,
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 🙂
Marc S. - julho 2023
Alemanha
No title
Positive:
No comment
Negative:
No comment
An Island Apart - outubro 2023
Hello Marc thank you for your positive feedback. We're pleased to hear that you had a pleasant stay with us. You're always welcome at our properties, and we look forward to hosting you again soon.
Liviu I. - julho 2023
Roménia
No title
Positive:
No comment
Negative:
No comment
An Island Apart - julho 2023
Hello Liviu,
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 🙂
il nostro soggiorno a Madeira ha avuto qualcosa di speciale proprio grazie anche alla scelta di q...
il nostro soggiorno a Madeira ha avuto qualcosa di speciale proprio grazie anche alla scelta di questo alloggio che era veramente confortevole e con bellissimi spazi all'aperto. Pulito e dotato di ogni comfort
An Island Apart - julho 2023
Hello Giulia,
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 🙂
We loved our stay. The house has anything you could ever need on a holiday including fully equipp...
We loved our stay. The house has anything you could ever need on a holiday including fully equipped kitchen. Only 'problem' we encountered that it was superhot in Madeira the week we stayed (up to 38 degrees), it became to hot in the bedroom for a good nightrest, but that would be the case anywhere on the island without airconditioning.
An Island Apart - junho 2023
Hello Teije,
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 huis is zoals eerder al is beschreven. Erg netjes, heerlijk privé, mooi dakterras en beneden ...
Het huis is zoals eerder al is beschreven. Erg netjes, heerlijk privé, mooi dakterras en beneden bij de woonkamer een overdekt terras. Helaas is de woonkamer wat donker, maar de vloerlamp geeft voldoende licht. Een prima keuken met goede wasmachine. Alles aanwezig om de afwas te doen en de was te draaien. Ideaal, zo kan je als toerist heerlijk van het eiland genieten met veel wandelingen. Op de slaapkamer een ventilator die de warme nachten redelijk koel kon houden. Heerlijke badkamer met (regen)douche. Alles goed bereikbaar met de auto (die moet je daar wel hebben). Kleine supermarkt bij Ponta do Sol. Parkeren kan niet bij het huisje helaas. Iets verder op de berg is een klein parkeerplaatsje waar wij gelukkig elke keer plek hadden voor de auto. Een mooi huisje om na elke dag weer heerlijk in bij te komen. Bedankt en wie weet tot de volgende keer.
An Island Apart - maio 2023
Hello Pieter,
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 :)
Lovely little house
The house itself was well clean and tidy and had everything you needed. I think someone should be there to meet you as it was very hard to find and I couldn’t find it myself. After dragging my suitcase (24kilos!) round the very steep roads for 30mims in the hot sunshine I finally found a local builder who knew where it was and he put me in his car and took me there. It’s up a tiny alley way and not signposted. Also the dropped pin I had was not accurate so there was no way I would have found it by myself. The road it is on is very steep and you need to be pretty mobile if you haven’t got a car. Also there are 3 restaurants nearby but no shops. I wouldn’t stay here again without a car as the taxis are very expensive and you have to phone one each time you go out. There is no public transport that I could find. There are no buses that stop there. The house is amongst the banana plants with makes it quite dark. This does mean it stays quite cool however and the upstairs terrace allows you to sunbathe. The only other reason I wouldn’t stay again is the mosquitoes. As you are in the banana trees there are a lot and I got quite bitten. This meant I couldn’t open the windows either as there is no mesh screen on them to prevent the mosquitoes coming in. So I kept the doors/windows shut at all times. To summarise the house is really cute and clean and tidy but no shops and mosquitoes and the very steep road mean I wouldn’t stay again.
An Island Apart - maio 2023
Hello Samantha,
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 :)
Tolles Haus, hat alles was gebraucht wird. Wegbeschreibung verbesserungsfähig . Jederzeit wieder.
Tolles Haus, hat alles was gebraucht wird. Wegbeschreibung verbesserungsfähig . Jederzeit wieder.
An Island Apart - maio 2023
Hi 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 :)
Justyna S. - abril 2023
Noruega
No title
Positive:
No comment
Negative:
No comment
An Island Apart - abril 2023
Hello Justyna,
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 :)
Agnieszka K. - março 2023
Polónia
No title
Positive:
Domek dobry dla pary, dobre umiejscowienie na wzgórzu skąd można szybko zjechać do głównej drogi/plaży. Piękny widok z tarasu na pole bananowców i wodospad (ciche poranki przy szumie wody). Domek przytulny i wygodny. Kuchnia ma wszystko co trzeba.
Negative:
Wszystko się podobało poza lekka wilgocią w domku, przy dobrej pogodzie wszystko schło ale przydałaby się klimatyzacja do utrzymania temperatury. Nie ma parkingu przy budynku ale taki urok, można zaparkować przy ulicy bądź małym placyku max 100 metrów od domku.
An Island Apart - março 2023
Hello Agnieszka,
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 :)
Aurimas B. - fevereiro 2023
Lituânia
No title
Positive:
No comment
Negative:
No comment
An Island Apart - março 2023
Hello Aurimas,
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 :)
Magdalena M. - fevereiro 2023
Polónia
No title
Positive:
Very clean house with nice upstairs terrace and banana field and waterfall view (waterfall sometimes works, sometimes is almost gone). Well equipped with kitchen and grill stuff, blankets. Very good contact with renting company and no problem with check-in and out - everything shown in precise instructions. Nice neighbours.
Negative:
House is much darker than shown of the photos - many windows are covered with some grey foil and you have to use lamps even during the day. Sofa downstairs used as bed makes terrible sound when you try to change the sleeping position and wakes you up. Parking is "public" and few minutes walking distance - but if you don't have heavy luggage this is not a problem. Also the house doesn't have separate rooms - it is open space.
An Island Apart - março 2023
Hello Magdalena,
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 :)
We very much enjoyed our stay in Oscar's house. Very private and peaceful house with well equippe...
We very much enjoyed our stay in Oscar's house. Very private and peaceful house with well equipped kitchen, nice terrace and comfortable bedroom. We highly recommend this place.
An Island Apart - janeiro 2023
Hi Dorota. 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.
Marie-Therese W. - janeiro 2023
The apartment it’s very nice also the view is awesome. I had a very nice time there.
The apartment it’s very nice also the view is awesome. I had a very nice time there.
An Island Apart - janeiro 2023
Hi Marie-Therese. 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. Inácia Nascimento
Ett verkligt högklassigt hus med toppstandard. Ingen sjöutsikt, men väldigt fin utsikt mot klippo...
Ett verkligt högklassigt hus med toppstandard. Ingen sjöutsikt, men väldigt fin utsikt mot klippor och bananplanteringar. Trevliga restauranger på gångavstånd men lite svårare att ta sig till fots till en mataffär.
An Island Apart - janeiro 2023
Hi Irene. Many thanks for your detailed feedback. We are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay. You will always be welcome at our properties :)
Gyorgy C. - janeiro 2023
Hungria
No title
Positive:
No comment
Negative:
No comment
An Island Apart - março 2023
Hello Gyorgy,
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 :)
Justyna S. - dezembro 2022
Noruega
No title
Positive:
No comment
Negative:
No comment
An Island Apart - março 2023
Hello Justyna,
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 :)
Sehr schönes Haus mitten in einer Bananenplantage! Haben hier eine sehr schöne Woche verbracht - ...
Sehr schönes Haus mitten in einer Bananenplantage! Haben hier eine sehr schöne Woche verbracht - Unterkunft ist sehr sauber und gut ausgestattet. Nur das Parken unten an der Hauptstraße ist etwas umständlich aber kein größeres Problem - man ist in 7 Minuten von der Haustür bis zur Hauptstraße gelaufen.
An Island Apart - outubro 2022
Hannes thank you for your comment. You will always be welcome at our properties :)
Sebastian S. - outubro 2022
Wir waren für 2 Wochen in dem Schmuckstück und es hat sich jeder einzelne Tag gelohnt. Für die Mo...
Wir waren für 2 Wochen in dem Schmuckstück und es hat sich jeder einzelne Tag gelohnt. Für die Mobilität brauch man definitiv ein Auto aber das „weiß“ man ja eigentlich, wenn man für Madeira plant. Zu Anfang etwas Probleme mit dem Kühlschrank gehabt aber das war sehr schnell geklärt und wurde seitens AIA behoben.
Dankeschön 🙏🏼
Helga L. - setembro 2022
Espanha
casa acogedora en Ponta do Sol.
Positive:
muy confortable, bien situado y entorno precioso.
Negative:
nada
Roland S. - setembro 2022
Holanda
No title
Positive:
No comment
Negative:
No comment
Anna C. - setembro 2022
Ucrânia
Просто бронируйте и не думайте
Positive:
Дом моей мечты! Вид на пальмы и водопады. Все супер, мы жили неделю, пожалели что не остались тут на весь период отпуска. Это лучший дом, самый крутой сервис и компания. Мы ехали от аэропорта мин 30, ночью сразу нашли дом, безконтактно заселились. Обратите внимание, что поздний заезд бесплатно, есть компании, которые берут 30 евро сверху. Понравилась чистота в доме, уборка через 3 дня и замена полотенец, белья. Был стиральный порошок, капсулы для посудомойки, свечи, кофе, вся техника и посуда, мангал во дворе, телевизор с подключенным сервисом, быстрый интернет. Без проблем парковались на бесплатных парковках недалеко от дома (по главной дороге чуть выше дома, 2-3 минуты пешком). Отличный дизайн и декор, все продумано для вашего отдыха! Оскар хаус и фирма an island apart лучшее!
Negative:
Много комаров
Rodrigo L. - setembro 2022
Portugal
No title
Positive:
No comment
Negative:
No comment
BRETT R. - setembro 2022
França
No title
Positive:
Maison au calme avec une vue magnifique depuis la terrasse de la chambre.
L'arrivée tardive a été possible sans problème
La réactivité des hôtes pour apporter un tire bouchon manquant
Negative:
Manque des petites cuillères et une machine Nespresso.
Un petit déjeuner pour le lendemain aurait été apprécié (arrivé à minuit)
bruno M. - setembro 2022
França
Maison design au milieu d'une bananeraie
Positive:
Maison magnifique avec superbe terrasse et extérieur bas au milieu des bananiers.
Maison design tout est superbe impeccable et très bien située. Pas de parking privé mais possibilité de se garer à 5 minutes à pied.
Negative:
Pas de parking privé
Pas de climatisation dans la chambre
Lukasz L. - setembro 2022
Polónia
No title
Positive:
Taras u góry przepiękny. Kuchnia super wyposażona.Ogrod wspaniały. .
Negative:
Brak parkingu.
Cyrill B. - setembro 2022
Suíça
No title
Positive:
- Schöne Dachterasse mit Ausblick über die Bananenplantage
- Check in und out war unkompliziert, Infos wurden zur Verfügung gestellt
Negative:
- Die Unterkunft ist extrem dunkel! Auch wenn alle Jalousien offen sind und die Sonne scheint - kein Vergleich mit den publizierten Fotos!
- Der Standort ist nicht gut, in Ponta do Sol gibt es keine wirklich guten Restaurants, kein Shop und auch sonst nichts. Essensdelivery Apps funktioniert keine da kein Liefergebiet. Man ist zwingend auf ein Auto angewiesen.
- Parking an der Strasse, eng und sehr steil
- Badezimmer hat extrem gerochen, der Duschvorhang muss dringend gewechselt werden oder mal ordentlich gereinigt werden
Florian B. - setembro 2022
Alemanha
Wir kommen wieder
Positive:
Sehr schönes Haus inmitten einer Bananenplantage. Auf der unteren Terrasse frühstückt man direkt neben den Bananenstauden, auf der Dachterrasse hat man einen herrlichen Blick, über die Bananenstauden hinweg, auf einen Berg mit kleinen Wasserfällen. Das Haus ist optimal gelegen und bietet alles was man benötigt. Es ist alles an Elektrogeräten vorhanden und abends kann man schön gemütlich auf der Terrasse grillen. Wir waren mehr als zufrieden und konnten uns super erholen. Vielen Dank, wir kommen in jedem Fall wieder!
Negative:
Es war alles perfekt. Erwähnenswert ist vielleicht dass das Haus keinen eigenen Parkplatz, eine Parkmöglichkeit ist ca 2 Minuten entfernt. Uns hat es nicht gestört, für den ein oder anderen mag es wichtig sein.
Guy G. - setembro 2022
Luxemburgo
No title
Positive:
No comment
Negative:
No comment
Gunnar S. - setembro 2022
Alemanha
Stunning view, clean, comfortable.
Positive:
We were very happy with the house - it was exactly like on the photos, comfortable, clean and nicely designed. The view from the upper terrace is incredible, looking onto waterfalls and banana trees. It was our 4th time visiting the island so we already had a good idea of what to expect and what to avoid. This time we stayed for 4 weeks and there was even an included weekly cleaning service (no extra fees!), which is rare and was very helpful. The position of the house is great in the winter because it stays warm throughout the day and the area around is nicer than expected, with maintained houses and gardens.Because it is the last house before the banana farms, it still feels private.
As we stayed over Christmas, and the team prepared an event for us at the house and joined us with homemade hallacas and liquor which was a really great surprise and something we did not expect from a rental agency (as they often tend to be more anonymous or "not care"). Andre, the agent who welcomed us and was keeping in touch (always available on WhatsApp) was very kind and helpful. So our experience with the house and the team (who also brought us flowers and fresh fruits after the weekly cleaning) was very positive and we would definitely come back.
Negative:
Internet connection was weak on the upper floor and the terrace. The neighbors´ dogs were sometimes loudly barking.
F. V. - setembro 2022
Holanda
Uitstekend verblijf. Twee weken ons eigen huis, zo voelde het.
Positive:
Compleet huis met alles erop en eraan, veel pricacy. Hard matras maar dat is persoonlijk.
Negative:
Niets.
The appartement was clean, the contact and communication to the costiner service was friendly and...
The appartement was clean, the contact and communication to the costiner service was friendly and easy. Check in and out was easy. The view over the banane plants was beautiful and it was just a short walk down the street to the beach. We really enjoyed staying there.
An Island Apart - setembro 2022
Lynn thank you! We are glad you enjoyed. You will always be welcome at our properties :)
Très belle maison
Très belle maison
An Island Apart - setembro 2022
Michek thank you so much for you nice comment. You will always be welcome at our properties :)
This was one of the best Airbnb’s we’ve ever stayed at! The views are just stunning and you wake ...
This was one of the best Airbnb’s we’ve ever stayed at! The views are just stunning and you wake up and fall asleep listening to the waterfall. The house is modern and well designed, all appliances are brand new. It was also sparkling clean, it almost felt like no one has stayed there before us. Great communication with the host. We will definitely be back!
An Island Apart - junho 2022
Kasia thank you so much for your feedback, it's really important for us. You will always be welcome at our properties :)
Beautiful place. Not so easy to find but we had an amazing stay with everything we needed!! Would...
Beautiful place. Not so easy to find but we had an amazing stay with everything we needed!! Would definitely stay there again and we can recommend going to the beach close and look for some fish :)
An Island Apart - julho 2022
Lilith thank you! We are glad to know you enjoyed! You will always be welcome at our properties :)
Caroline M. - agosto 2022
Die Unterkunft ist traumhaft! Das Highlight ist die Dachterrasse mit Blick auf die Bananenplantag...
Die Unterkunft ist traumhaft! Das Highlight ist die Dachterrasse mit Blick auf die Bananenplantagen und einen Wasserfall, wo wir morgens gefrühstückt haben. Die Wohnung ist sehr modern eingerichtet und bietet viel Komfort eine gute Ausstattung inkl. Grill, Waschmaschine und einem zweiten WC.
Das Bett ist sehr bequem.
Das WLAN ist unten sehr gut, oben im Schlafzimmer manchmal etwas schwach.
Der einzige Nachteil sind die vielen Hunde in der Nachbarschaft, aber das Problem hat man vermutlich in den meisten Orten in Portugal. Mit geschlossenen Fenstern hat man das Bellen aber kaum noch gehört. Das Auto kann man nicht am Haus parken sondern an der Hauptstraße (5Min Fußweg). Von dort muss man an den vielen Hunden vorbei, die meisten bellen/knurren nur, aber einer hat auch nach uns geschnappt (wir haben uns dann zur Verteidigung mit Wanderstöcken “bewaffnet“).
Ansonsten ist die Lage eine super Ausgangslage für viele Ausflüge in alle Richtungen der Insel.
Zu einer Levada Wanderung sind wir direkt vom Haus aus losgewandert (Levada nova).
Wir können die Unterkunft auf jeden Fall weiterempfehlen :)
Wir hatten einen tollen Aufenthalt. Das Haus befindet sich in einem Stadtteil mit netter Nachbars...
Wir hatten einen tollen Aufenthalt. Das Haus befindet sich in einem Stadtteil mit netter Nachbarschaft. Das Haus ist mit allem ausgestattet was man benötigt, die Küche ist gut ausgestattet so das eine Selbstversorgung auch möglich ist. Das Haus war liebevoll eingerichtet und sehr sauber. Nach einer Woche kam eine zwischenreinigung. Als einziges können wir „bemängeln“, dass es Nachts durch die Hunde der Nachbarschaft sehr laut ist. Da es keine Klimaanlage ist muss man mit Fenster offen schlafen.
Im allen ein wirklich toller Aufenthalt!
An Island Apart - junho 2022
Celine thank you so much for your nice comment. It's really important for us. You will always be welcome at our properties :)
Tolles Haus mit sehr guter Ausstattung… Auch die Lage hat uns sehr gut gefallen, da man relativ z...
Tolles Haus mit sehr guter Ausstattung… Auch die Lage hat uns sehr gut gefallen, da man relativ zentral liegt und die Insel von dort aus mit Auto gut erkunden kann. Fazit: Sehr gutes Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis und absolut empfehlenswert!
The place is amazing, beautiful location, clean and quiet. We had a perfect stay, really nothing ...
The place is amazing, beautiful location, clean and quiet. We had a perfect stay, really nothing to complain about.
Christina S. - agosto 2022
Wir hatten zwei schöne Wochen in Oscars House. Das Wetter ließ etwas zu wünschen übrig. Da wirkte...
Wir hatten zwei schöne Wochen in Oscars House. Das Wetter ließ etwas zu wünschen übrig. Da wirkte das Haus sehr dunkel, durch die getönten Scheiben. Die Nächte wurden durch das ständige Gebell der Nachbarhunde begleitet- da sollte man nicht empfindlich sein. Das Haus ist sehr modern und gut ausgestattet. Sehr sehr sauber! Der Ausblick von der Dachterrasse einfach schön. Haben erntefrische Bananen von der Nachbarin geschenkt bekommen. Parkplatz haben wir immer an der Hauptstraße gefunden
Wir hatten eine wunderbare Zeit in diesem schönen Haus. Man muss Tiere mögen den die Nachbarschaf...
Wir hatten eine wunderbare Zeit in diesem schönen Haus. Man muss Tiere mögen den die Nachbarschaft ist gut ausgestattet mit allerlei Getier das Nachts auch nicht schläft ;)
Wir können es nur Empfehlen!
An Island Apart - novembro 2021
Thank you for your nice comment. It was a pleasure to have you. We hope to see you soon. You are always welcome at our properties. Kind Regards, Núria, An Island Apart
We had a wonderful time in Madeira at Oscar's house. We came with our 6 year old son in November....
We had a wonderful time in Madeira at Oscar's house. We came with our 6 year old son in November.
The area is super quiet and beautifully situated. You can't hear anything except the sounds of the crickets. ;-) especially in night time!
And you're really in the middle of the banana plantation. The view from the balcony of the mountains and the plantation is a dream.
It's just as beautiful in real life as it is in the pictures. Clean, modern, new!
The check-in with Andre also worked out wonderfully. He picked us up and showed us everything. He was always available and if something happened he was in touch immediately. He was constantly trying to make sure that everything fits and that we are fine. That was really great!
Be sure to enter the coordinates in the navigation system, not the address you see in the profil, otherwise Google Maps will guide you to the wrong location :-) Andre had to wait a long time for us.
You definitely need a rental car, as the accommodation is not directly in the action and the island has so much to discover. We really loved hiking there.. Never seen such a beautiful nature like this!!
We can really recommend the property to everyone!
Wonderful, modern house. Fully equipped with everything you need and perfect as a starting point ...
Wonderful, modern house. Fully equipped with everything you need and perfect as a starting point to discover Madeira. Communication was quick and easy and they provided us with everything we asked for (new towels, more sheets, baby things) on the same day.
Ask them where to park your car. We did not in the beginning and unfortunately, the neighbor manipulated our tires twice because he doesn't like people to park anywhere near his house...
An Island Apart - novembro 2021
Thank you for your nice comment. It was a pleasure to have you. We hope to see you soon.
You are always welcome at our properties.
Kind Regards
Núria
An Island Apart
Boa localização, excelente condições!
Boa localização, excelente condições!
An Island Apart - julho 2021
Obrigado pelo seu review Octávio!
Timothée B. - agosto 2022
A nice place beyond the banana trees ! The house is cosy, quiet and has all the necessary ! It's ...
A nice place beyond the banana trees ! The house is cosy, quiet and has all the necessary ! It's close to restaurants and the location makes it easy to reach any place in the island. It can ben tricky to find so here are the GPS coordinates : 32°40'52.5"N,17°05'20.1"W.
An Island Apart - julho 2021
Thank you so much for your nice review. :)
We had an amazing time in Madeira! The house is located in a spectacular location and is surround...
We had an amazing time in Madeira! The house is located in a spectacular location and is surrounded by banana trees. Very accurate description of the place! We definitely recommend and we will come back for sure!
An Island Apart - julho 2021
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! :)
Len-Kathrina B. - agosto 2022
Alles super! Sehr schickes Haus mitten in der Bananenplantage. Ausblick auf den Berg und die Wass...
Alles super! Sehr schickes Haus mitten in der Bananenplantage. Ausblick auf den Berg und die Wasserfälle ist was besonderes! Küche ist extrem gut ausgestattet, wirklich alles da was man braucht. Kommunikation sehr gut, Vermieter kümmert sich wirklich sehr gut darum, dass man mit allen zufrieden ist!
An Island Apart - junho 2021
Vielen Dank für Ihren wunderbaren Kommentar Len-Kathrina :)
Very nice place with space both inside and outside! Enjoy the barbecue present next to the kitche...
Very nice place with space both inside and outside! Enjoy the barbecue present next to the kitchen and ground floor terace. The use of dried banana leaves to start the barbecue is just wonderfull. We had a lovely stay with beautifull views from the bedroom terace!
The place was clean, well stocked in terms of basic needs (pepper, salt, vinegar, oil, coffee, toilet paper, washing powder and dishwasher tabs)
When you arrive and have the impression not to find the house, take directly next to the house 4 the little alley and the house is located a bit further at number 4, confusing when you arrive but you get to a nice place once you open the gate.
A little further up on the main road, the one before you turn left to reach the house, is a free parking further uphill on your right. When you get home after your walks it is downward to the house, in the morning it prepares your legs for your walks!
Having two toilets is nice as it avoids a fight when coming home after the windy roads of Madeira.
An Island Apart - junho 2021
Thank you for your review Patrik.
Katarina S. - agosto 2022
This is a great place to live😍 and we spent 5 weeks here. Centrum of Ponta do Sol is just 5minute...
This is a great place to live😍 and we spent 5 weeks here. Centrum of Ponta do Sol is just 5minutes drive away. For us it was the most wonderfull town on Madeira. The house is modern, clean and well equipped, was getting cleaned every week during our stay. The only small downside was that the house is a litle bit dark inside during winter months. We have been remotely working here for 1 month - the quaranteed internet speed was (according to the owner) 12down/8up mbit, but in reality we often measured around 40/30 mbit during the day. But sometimes it dropped too. We will come back for sure!
An Island Apart - março 2021
Thank you for your nice review Katarina.
Karolina Ž. - agosto 2022
Incredible place with amazing views. Was definitely one of the best airbnb homes I have ever been...
Incredible place with amazing views. Was definitely one of the best airbnb homes I have ever been to. If you are considering to stay here, search no more!
An Island Apart - fevereiro 2021
Thank you for your great review Karolina! :) It was a pleasura having you here with us!
Brand new, very clean apartment with plenty of amenities. When the weather is nicer I’m sure the ...
Brand new, very clean apartment with plenty of amenities. When the weather is nicer I’m sure the balcony and patio are lovely. There is no parking but on most nights we easily found a spot on the street. Be aware that the address on Airbnb is not correct: it’s actually 10 min by car away and it took us a bit to find it. Getting the keys from the safe box was also problematic but the host sent someone to sort it out ASAP.
An Island Apart - dezembro 2020
Thank you for your review Martina.
Lovely clean apartment with all the amenities you will need. Difficult to find but in a quiet res...
Lovely clean apartment with all the amenities you will need. Difficult to find but in a quiet residential area. Will provide great shade when weather is hot. Not a lot of direct sunlight but the view over the banana plantation and waterfall is superb as the sun goes down.
An Island Apart - novembro 2020
Thank you for your nice review Craig. :)
Christopher C. - agosto 2022
This place is incredible.
We stayed in Oscar's place for 5 nights after moving from Funchal.
It'...
This place is incredible.
We stayed in Oscar's place for 5 nights after moving from Funchal.
It's not the easiest to find as the name of the street didn't exactly match the address but we called the managers and they were very helpful.
The house is situated in a quiet area called Lugar de Baixo which has a few restaurants by a rocky beach and a steep ascent to Ponta do Sol where you get some amazing views and it's only a half hour walk to an incredible levada walk.
The area is surrounded on all sides by banana trees and there are even some on the house's private garden.
The house has two outside areas one with dining facilities and a barbecue area and another with insane, unobstructed views of the banana farms and the cliff face which has a couple of little waterfalls coming down it. It's really something special.
The kitchen is brand new, very well stocked (everything you could hope for except cheese grater) and the house itself is very stylish with a large en suite bedroom with a really comfy bed.
If you're looking for really special tranquil place then look no further.
NOTE: You'll struggle to get around here without your own car.
An Island Apart - novembro 2020
Thank you for your wonderful review Christopher. :)
We loved, loved, loved this house. It's surrounded by banana plants in a quiet neighborhood near ...
We loved, loved, loved this house. It's surrounded by banana plants in a quiet neighborhood near the ocean. We found everything as described, it was super clean, stylish and cozy and if we had'nt had so many rainy days we would've used the terrace (upstairs and downstairs) for our breakfasts. The view to the back is outstanding! We recommend renting a car in general for your stay, it helps you get around quickly and reach hiking spots in your own sweet ime. If it weren't for the comments here we would've taken longer finding the exact address. The house is in Lugar de Baixo. The nearest supermarket is in Ponta do Sol, directly at the traffic circle where the gas station is. They have freshly baked bread that you should really try! Parking at the house is a little adventurous when you're not used to steep streets. You can park the car on Estrada de Santo Antonio but if you continue to drive a few meters up there's a parking place that is free of use for everyone. Communication with the host was always transparent and fast and we felt in good hands at all times. Can't wait to be back!
An Island Apart - janeiro 2021
Thank you for your beautiful review Kath. :)
Don’t look at other stay, book this one! Seriously!
All in all It’s pretty quite, it’s a bit hidd...
Don’t look at other stay, book this one! Seriously!
All in all It’s pretty quite, it’s a bit hidden, but it’s perfect if you want a relaxed home. It’s in the middle of banana trees and has an outstanding view from the upper terrace. We loved the breakfast up there in the mornings.
The kitchen is quite good equipped and the bathrooms were really clean!
The location is perfect, it’s 30-40 minutes by car, to every end of the island and there are shopping opportunities within a 3 min car ride.
Oh and try the restaurants down by the ocean, it’s worth it!
If we come back, we would definitely book this one again!!
An Island Apart - outubro 2020
Thank you for your wonderful review Ove! It was a pleasure having you here with us! :)
Really nice house in a very convenient area. We liked it a lot. And many thanks To the host for t...
Really nice house in a very convenient area. We liked it a lot. And many thanks To the host for their help and understanding due to transport troubles.
An Island Apart - agosto 2020
Thank you for your review Flo. :)
Beim Nachbar in der Estrada de Santo Antonio, sollte man aufpassen. Dieser möchte nicht, dass man...
Beim Nachbar in der Estrada de Santo Antonio, sollte man aufpassen. Dieser möchte nicht, dass man vor seinem Haus parkt. Hat uns auch die Luft aus einem Reifen gelassen.
An Island Apart - setembro 2020
Thank you for your review Ana. We apologize for the problem with the neighbour.
This house is all you could wish for, and more! The house is pretty, big, nicely decorated and th...
This house is all you could wish for, and more! The house is pretty, big, nicely decorated and the two terraces are amazing. It’s calm but close to the beach, in a nice neighborhood and overal just great for a calm holiday in Madeira. Best if you have your own car because there’s not a lot of public transport in the area.
An Island Apart - julho 2020
Thank you for your great review! We hope to see you again! :)
Very nice and quite house.
Very nice and quite house.
An Island Apart - setembro 2020
Thank you for your review Stephan.
Oscar s house has an amazing view, its located in a quiet neighbourhood without turists around wh...
Oscar s house has an amazing view, its located in a quiet neighbourhood without turists around which we love and seek all the time... Perfect location for us.
An Island Apart - março 2020
Thank you so much for your wonderful review ;) We're glad you liked it and hope to see you again someday.
Das Ferienhaus ist wirklich super! Es ist total gemütlich und extrem gut eingerichtet, wir haben ...
Das Ferienhaus ist wirklich super! Es ist total gemütlich und extrem gut eingerichtet, wir haben uns wie zu Hause gefühlt. :-) Die Terasse mit Blick auf die Bananenplantage und kleine Wasserfälle ist der Hammer. Es ist auch sehr ruhig und man kann sich gut erholen. Die Küche ist toll ausgestattet mit allem was man braucht. Es gibt eine Waschmaschine, Spülmaschine und eine kleine Grundausstattung (Salz/Pfeffer/Essig/Öl/Kaffee/Zucker/Waschmittel/Spülmittel/Spülmaschinen Tabs). Da wir länger als eine Woche dort waren, wurde nach 6 Tagen einmal geputzt und die Bettwäsche/Handtücher gewechselt. Diesbezüglich haben wir einen Tag vorher von Travel To Madeira Bescheid bekommen, wann dies geschieht.
Insgesamt war die Kommunikation mit Travel To Madeira sehr gut, wir hatten immer das Gefühl, einen Ansprechpartner zu haben.
Die Unterkunft selbst ist wirklich (!) schwer zu finden, aber wir haben uns zum Check-in mit einem Mitarbeiter von Travel to Madeira an der Hauptstraße getroffen, der uns dann hingeführt hat.
Ein Mietwagen ist auf jeden Fall sinnvoll. Wir konnten unser Auto fast die gesamte Zeit auf einem Parkplatz einer Nachbarin parken. Falls dies mal nicht möglich ist, gibt es immer freie und kostenlose Parkplätze unten an der Hauptstraße.
Die Unterkunft liegt nicht direkt in Ponta do Sol, sondern in Lugar de Baixo. Dort gibt es in Laufnähe (5 Minuten) drei Restaurants und einen Steinstrand. Einkaufsmöglichkeiten gibt es entweder in Ponta do Sol direkt am Kreisverkehr bei der Tankstelle (Amanhecer: kleiner aber gut ausgestatteter Laden) oder in Ribeira Brava (Continente). Wir wären gerne auch mal nach Ponta do Sol zu Fuß gelaufen, aber einen guten Weg gibt es wahrscheinlich nicht. Entweder muss man durch den Tunnel oder über den Berg (dauert ziemlich lang!!).
Mit dem Auto kommt man wirklich recht schnell überall hin. Aber wir haben die Wanderungen an der Levada Nova und Levada do Moinho (Rother Wanderführer Madeira Route 11 und 12) sogar vom Ferienhaus aus gemacht. Dabei muss man zwar erst mal recht steil den Berg hoch laufen, aber das war trotzdem gut möglich.
Wir würden auf jeden Fall wieder kommen! :-)
An Island Apart - março 2020
Thank you for your great review Anne. We hope you can come back again!
Cyrill B. - junho 2022
Suíça
Very dark place
Stay was okay but not really great - the house is very dark, also with all window blinds open. The shower smells really hard, urgently need to change the shower curtain or clean deeply. General cleaning was okay but also not really 100% clean. TV did not work on the first day, but was fixed fast by maintenace.
Apart of this, we wouldnt stay again in Ponta do Sol: no infrastructure, no choice of (good) restaurants, no shop and by the way no delivery app is working as described by you (Nor Glovo, nor Uber Eats nor BringEat - all apps says that Ponta do Sol is not a delivery area!)
F. V. - janeiro 2022
Holanda
Home on holliday
a great house where you immediately feel at home. complete furnishings, nice shower and great terrace. quiet location and lovely neighbors who came to bring us bananas and avacados. great base to discover the island. good and fast app contact with the rental company
Jonathan C. - agosto 2021
Reino Unido
Great stay, lovely house, would recommend!
Absolutely lovely stay in a great house, would very much recommend to anyone wanting an escape and a base to explore the beautiful island. The house is just as advertised and the balcony is beautiful, very secluded and gets the sun all day so great to relax/sunbathe on. An Island Apart were very responsive and helped us locate the house in first instance too.
It is much quieter than in Funchal and so it is a nice escape but you will likely need a car to explore the island and go to restaurants in the evening. One recommendation would be to ensure that you rent a car well in advance as the cars on the island can get booked up and so the prices go up too! Whilst we did use public transport, the buses from Oscar's House to Funchal are relatively infrequent (3 times a day) and take an hour or so and so it is much easier with a car or if not order a taxi using either the Bolt app or the Taxiin app if you plan to have a drink too. Exploring the island much easier with a car and so much more freedom in your day if you have one, just don't be surprised if you need to use 1st gear to get up the steep hills!
We very much enjoyed eating at Zino's palace which is a 2 minute walk from the house (we went 3 times). The staff there are all friendly, the views are great and the food was really tasty - it was often quiet too and you can just walk home afterwards so definitely give it a go.
Other things to do: Pico de areiro to Pico ruivo for sunrise walk, a dolphin tour (VIP dolphins), the wine tour (Viator), buggy adventure (trail4fun), piscinas naturais (sunnier than Porto Moniz) and loads of other walks, viewpoints and adventures but you'll have a great time either way and ddefinitelyrecommend An Island Apart and Oscar's House
charlotte k. - maio 2021
Estados Unidos
accommodation nice
the company who is running the place does not care about you, the only time we had good communication was when they were asking for our payment We had issues with the cookstove and wanted to hear how to operate it but instead we were notified to look into THE drawer which did NOT contain any reference as to how we could operate it. We were also advised that there is a cell number we could get in touch with the company but only a Portuguese answering service replied and we left our phone number never to be called. The instructions to reach the Oscar house was only good if you had a taxi driver bring you there and not if you have a rental car and need to find the steep-sloped and narrow entrance to the AirB&B needless to say we did not have a parking space and needed to park our car on the street down from the house we rented.
Jesko M. - abril 2021
Suíça
Super supportive staff that helped us any time!
We really enjoyed the house. It's not the easiest to reach (need to get used to the steep streets and parking there), but the terrace is absolutely amazing and the house very cozy.
We were there for 3 weeks and really enjoyed it! At one point we had a problem with the shower, but it was resolved he same day by the staff! <3
Beautiful house!
We had a wonderful stay at Oscar's House, it's beautifully located, very clean with modern intertior. Everything was as decribed and it has a stunnig view on banana plants and a waterfall. Communication with the host was easy and fast and while there we looked at their other listings and decided to try them when visiting again. We can absolutely recommend booking Oscar's House for your vacation!
Juri P. - novembro 2020
Alemanha
Newly built, spacious House with great comfort
We had a great time at Oscars House.
Everything is new. The House helds all the Equipment for 2 persons. The kitchen ist fully equipped. We also sat Outside.
My friend was there for the Second time because it ist so great.
Perfect!
This was nothing short of perfect! Always again!
bruno M. - julho 2020
França
Wonderful house
Wonderful house well located with a great terrace and a beautiful garden