Seamlessly blending old and new with an added splash of authentic Portuguese character, this lovely studio apartment offers you a great starting point for exploring the unique and eclectic city of Funchal. Enjoy waking up in these cosy, yet bright spaces accented by original features and some striking stone details, before taking your time over a breakfast of freshly brewed coffee and mouthwatering pastries from a local bakery. Having refreshed in the luxurious marble shower, it's time to decide what to do with the rest of your day. Located along the Rua da Carreira, one of the main arteries of Funchal, within a gorgeous period building, this home affords you easy access to many of the main points of interest of the capital of marvellous Madeira. Choose from a great selection of local restaurants, peruse some of the numerous shops, grab a drink in one of the bars, stroll through one of the museums, or pay a visit to the Cathedral of Funchal, Funchal Municipal Garden, Marina of Funchal or the Municipal Theatre. Then of course there's that striking coastline and the extraordinarily diverse natural beauty within the island's inland areas. There really is something for everyone in this cool and quirky capital city. Home truths: *Your hosts ask that you please contact them at least two days prior to your arrival to arrange check-in details *24-hour self-check-in is available, but with prior notice *Your host can provide a cot and high chair, as well as a baby bath for free upon request *Your host is also happy to change your towels upon request during your stay *Though there isn't a dedicated desk here, the dining table doubles up as a laptop-friendly workspace *Please note that there is no on-site parking here *This building has lift access