We enjoyed the apartment, it was spacious and had good facilities including a good pool table and a BBQ. The location between the old town and the newer seaside developments was good for seeing both parts of Funchal. Manuel and his wife were very communicative and keen to help with advice which was great. We highly recommend the apartment.

Hallo the Lovers, Hallo Manuel, We would like to thank you and your wife for your very warm welcome in your home climate. From the beginning to the end, we felt good in him. Alberto took care of us as his loved ones, and Carla took care of our comfort. Thank you very much for the shopping cart that we could use during our stay and for the bottle of water. The surprise was prepared by you a little congratulations on the welcome. Your house is full of beautiful antique furniture. The kitchen is equipped with all the equipment and in the garden you can relax after a hard day. The cottage is located almost in the city center. We could easily reach there on foot. And in the evening as our legs were tired we rode to the taxi home for only € 5. Super is also a solution with a washing machine, which is located in a separate room. We could also use an iron, hair dryer, etc ... Madeira is beautiful. Funchal wonderful. Your House is warm and you ... You are the best. Thank you very much. Until next time. Warm greetings Renata and Adrian

Thank you Manuel for allowing my family the use of your beautiful home. From the moment we enquired about the property to the moment we finished the holiday you looked after us nothing was to much you kept in touch every step of the way even to the point of organising the transport from the airport. We were met by Alfredo when we arrived at the house who is a warm and friendly person, he showed us around the property and also took us for a tour of Funchal and explained were all the local amenities were situated. The pictures on the booking site do not convey the warmth and homeliness you get when you arrive at this Luxury house it had everything we needed to have a brilliant relaxed holiday the basement lounge was a lot larger than the pictures convey and we made good use of the snooker table. The property is in a excellent location and my 82 year old farther in law had no problems walking to the local restaurants and into Funchal centre. I would recommend this property to anybody wanting a relaxing peaceful holiday. Once again Manuel a big thank you. Kind Regards The Salt Family

You will struggle to find a more accommodating host than Manuel, who owns the property. Every single query we raised prior to traveling to Funchal was met with a prompt, positive and cheerful response. His representatives on the island do him prod as well, and I absolutely assure you that they will all move Heaven and Earth to ensure that your break goes without the slightest hitch. The house is excellent, and in a very convenient location for the city - everything is either walkable, or just a very short cab ride away. (If you intend staying in and around Funchal there is no need to rent a car, but one may be useful if you intend travelling further afield). The house itself is spacious, well equipped and spotlessly clean. There is a small supermarket within a few minutes stroll, and there is everything that you could possibly want within a short walk, including some super bars and restaurants. Probably not suitable for the youngsters, but a wonderful home from home for the adults. Thank you very, very much for looking after us.

Five of us arrived in Funchal at 6:00PM Christmas Eve, a time when many people are home with their families, but true to his word, Manuel (the owner) had arranged for us to be picked up at the airport and driven to his home. When we arrived we were greeted by Carla who showed us the house, explained any details we needed to know and had cooked a wonderful welcome pork traditional dish for us to sample. Delicious!! Because we were arriving late on Christmas Eve we were concern about things not being open, such as grocery stores and restaurants, however Manuel suggested we send him a list of items we anticipated we would need and he would ensure that they would be there. He also suggested several restaurants that would be open on Christmas Day. Warm and helpful hospitality like this always makes a holiday that much more special. Regarding the rental property itself, it was perfect for us. Large and spacious enough so that the five of us were not in each others way. Lot's of places both inside and outside where one could sit and relax and enjoy a coffee or glass of wine. It was spotlessly clean and the kitchen was well-equipped with all the required utensils for cooking. The pictures of the place that were posted on VRBO are an accurate representation, so there are no surprises. The biggest plus for us for this property is the location location location. Two members of our party are in their 70's and we were concern about being close enough to walk to things. This property could not be better located. Within walking distance to many restaurants, stores, the waterfront, the old town, the Lido, ....everything was within a 15 minute walk. Even the convenient hop-on/hop-off tour bus stopped within a minute from the house. I would stay here again anytime and highly recommend anyone to consider the Villa Magnolia as their destination home away from home in Madeira."

My husband and I and another couple spent a wonderful week at this house in September 2015. From the initial contact with Manuel via VRBO, and the thorough orientation from his cousin Alfredo about the house and Funchal upon arrival, right through our post-departure communications, our hosts could not have been more responsive, warmer or more helpful. The description and pictures on the VRBO site are very accurate. The house is roomy, well-equipped (including a washing machine and modern bathrooms), spotlessly clean and centrally located. It is in the center of Funchal, but is very private thanks to the walls all around the house. We enjoyed our breakfasts and cocktail hours outside on the upper patio every day. We rented a car (and by informing Manuel of this ahead of time, we were able to park the car in the garage), and explored a different part of this hilly and lovely island each day. The cable car up to Monte offered great views of the city, and at the top, we thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful botanical gardens. Some of us took an excellent Levada walk one day. I would recommend this property to anyone who wants to enjoy the enchantment of Madeira.

Contact with Manuel the owner was very good. Responses to my emails were always very fast. In the house Alfredo has very warmly welcomed us. Alfredo is a very friendly and helpful person. He showed us everything in the house and the grounds. Then he showed us by car, shops and the harbor and downtown Funchal. We have explored the city easily on foot. The house is very well suited for groups of 5-6 people. It also corresponds to the description as the extensive facilities. There is nothing to complain about. A busy road passes in front of the house. For the city location that is certainly not unusual. We did not bother but noise sensitive people should know that. I can Manuel, Alfredo and the house Recommend and would book again for 5-6 people. The island of Madeira and Funchal, we certainly visit again. Thank-You! Der Kontakt zu Manuel dem Vermieter war sehr gut. Antworten auf meine emails kamen immer sehr schnell. Im Haus hat uns Alfredo sehr freundlich empfangen. Alfredo ist ein sehr freundlicher und hilfsbereiter Mensch. Er hat uns alles im Haus und dem Grundstück gezeigt. Danach hat er uns mit dem Auto Einkaufsmöglichkeiten, sowie den Hafen und die Innenstadt von Funchal gezeigt. Wir haben die Stadt problemlos zu Fuß erkundet. Das Haus ist für Gruppen von 5-6 Personen sehr gut geeignet. Es entspricht ebenso der Beschreibung wie die umfangreiche Ausstattung. Es gibt nichts auszusetzen. Eine stark befahrene Straße geht vor dem Haus vorbei. Für die Stadtlage ist das sicher nicht ungewöhnlich. Uns hat das nicht weiter gestört aber Lärmempfindliche Leute sollten das wissen. Ich kann Manuel, Alfredo und das Haus weiterempfehlen und würde es für 5-6 Personen wieder buchen. Die Insel Madeira und Funchal besuchen wir sicher nochmal. Dankeschön!

Four of us stayed here for 4 weeks in January/February and the weather was very good. We found it to be in an excellent location for any activity, within a reasonable walk to Funchal centre, the sea front, the local shops and restaurants. Everything about the villa exudes luxury and comfort. It was extremely well equipped and we really loved the room downstairs, especially the pool table! There was always a quiet spot to be found inside or outside where one could completely relax. We enjoyed eating breakfast outside, by the BBQ, nearly every day! The owner's relative who showed us round the villa and it's surroundings by car on arrival was extremely helpful, and the weekly cleaner was incredibly good. Would highly recommend to anyone.

We stayed in Madeira in July for 2 weeks. When we arrived, a relative of the owner showed us the whole villa and he was even so kind to show us the most important places of Funchal, like where to buy groceries. He was very kind and helpful. He gave us his number in case of any questions or problems. The villa Magnolia is a very lovely place to stay. Everything was absolutely clean and we straightaway felt home. The interior is really classy and noble. Also the garden is nice with roses and small palm trees and lots of flowers. We enjoyed barbecuing and just relaxing in the hammock. In the back of the garden it was quiet and you could hardly hear the road. From the terrace you have a nice view of the Quinta Magnolia Garden and a little bit of the sea. The villa is situated perfectly to explore Funchal. There are a lot of nice restaurants within walking distance. Funchal is a wonderful city. If you like flowers you should visit the Monte garden. It was awesome and the view from Monte is stunning. There are a lot of wonderful places to see in Madeira. The nature is simply WONDERFUL. We had a gorgeous and relaxing time in Funchal. Thank you very much. Christof and Francesca

Somos un grupo de familia de 6 personas que hemos alquilado la casa de Janete y Manuel . La casa estaba muy limpia y ordenada , es muy grande y acogedora . En la planta de abajo hemos pasado buenos momentos jugando al billar y futbolin. Esta bien situada , a 10 minutos andando al centro de Funchal. Janete me dio mucha información de la Isla, es una persona encantadora .Una casa muy recomendable y si volvemos a Madeira la alquilaremos. Muchas gracias Janete . Un saludo Ana

A wonderful country, a wonderful city and a wonderful house. We were traveling with my mother (87), me (56), two in their twenties and a teenager. Great house, good beds, excellent bathrooms , two flat TVs, one large screen, Wifi, various comfortable environments inside and outside.The house is clean, well maintained and has a fully equipped kitchen. We used the garage and we liked to play pool billiards in the gaming room. In front and back of the house is a terrace. No real big garden (a rose garden), but we didn’t miss it at all. The house has much privacy, it's surrounded by a gate and wall that protects you from the road in front. It's busy during the daytime, but the noise in the house is minimal. Easy access to public transports. We were welcomed by a relative of the owner. A real adorable gentleman, very helpful, fluency in English. He supported us wonderful when my mother fell and injured herself late at night. Nothing seems to be too much for him. The centre of Funchal is just a couple of kilometers away. We rented a car at the airport because my mother can’t walk much anymore. The roads in Funchal are steep, just so you know :-). Within a few minutes you can reach a parking house in the centre of the city which is cheap compared to Dutch rates. Buses, taxis, hop on hop off tour are available. We recommend a tuk tuk tour that passes lots of places of interest which you can visit later. Nearby (5 minutes walk) is a small supermarket, fine bakery, pizzeria, icecream, restaurants, cash dispenser and a few more. Within 15 minutes walk, one can reach a place at the sea. Beaches are rare on Madeira, but at places like LIDO you can rent a long chair and sunshade. Lots of restaurants. To my opinion, the rent of the house is fair. A cash deposit of 500 Euro’s was demanded to be sure that unfortunate damage could be solved immediately. After no damage the full amount was returned immediately. It's very easy to get in touch with the owners, they always come back very fast by phone, skype and e-mail. We really enjoyed our stay and I would recomend this house.