The holiday from arrival to departure was perfect. The communication by the owners both before and during our stay was excellent the apartment is a home from home with every faculty you need. Location brilliant for local shops , restaurants and cafes The agent Brian and his wife were pleasant and helpful with local info. Highly recommend this apartment and we will be booking fir next year

Communication was great. The apartment was clean. It has a big kitchen and a balcony. Around the corner are Cafés and restaurants, taxi stands and a bus stop to Funchal. Still the place wasn't too loud so we could really relax at home. Communication was quick and really easy. Thanks again Steve and Barbara

The apartment is very nice with a balcony and a beautiful view of the ocean, very clean and with everything thing you need! Super communication with the Hosts (they organised also a taxi from and to the airport-Thank U São!-). Brian welcomed us very kindly and explained us everything (a precious help). We highly recommend this place and these people! Our stay was wonderful and we hope to come back soon! Thank U for everything we wish you all the best

We enjoyed our stay at this lovely well equipped apartment. The location is great with small shops for essential items & good restaurants. Both the owner & local contact were easy to communicate with & promptly answered any questions. We would be happy to stay there again if we were to revisit Madeira.

The apartment had everything I needed as a solo traveler. I was also able to work at the dining table and overall the apartment was very pleasant to live in. The best thing about this apartment was how close it is to Cristo Rei and the beach nearby, I've enjoyed every sunset or sunrise I could get there. Overall this apartment is very good value for money and the owners have done a good job decorating it, I really liked the books they had in the house. Cleaning needs improvement, I've cleaned the terrace and the windows but overall the house is in need of more deep cleaning (bathroom tiles need a deep clean, kitchen cabinets, etc) It is however a nice house so I would say the cleanliness might not be an issue if you are not east European like me :))

We really loved the apartment! It is very comfortable for two people, with a balcony and pool and access to good supermarkets and restaurants, as well as bakeries and ATMs within 2 minutes of walking. It was extremely convenient and made it easier for us to relax on our holiday. Everything from the pick up to the house welcome was arranged by Steve and it made our arrival in Madeira very hassle-free. Overall, a great experience and I really recommend this location and the house. The only point that might be important for others who love the look of this apartment as well: Funchal is about 20 minutes by bus, and the buses don't come and go very regularly (from the closest stop). If you prefer to hang out with relative flexibility in Funchal, then best rent a car! That might be recommended anyways, to explore the island better!

Nice neighborhood, shops and restaurants in a vicinity, friendly apt manager. Suitable even for longer stays

The owner Steve and Barb were very communicative and provided an expert level overview document which took a lot of the guesswork and uncertainty out of a first time visit to Madeira. Local host Brian and Carmo were also very available and kept in touch with some great tips. There are several great restaurants, coffee shops and groceries within a block. We enjoyed our stay.

Die Lage des Objekts war für meine Zwecke optimal. Die Wohnung ist in sehr gutem Zustand und wirklich außerordentlich gut ausgestattet. Alles, was ich benutzen musste, hat auch funktioniert. Brian und Carmo waren sehr freundlich und aufmerksam. Herzlichen Dank dafür :-)

Fantastic property in a great location. I really recommend anybody to stay in this apartment if your visiting madeira. Me and my partner have stayed here couple of times now to visit friends and family and its such a lovely apartment. Its a very modern looking apartment, very fresh looking with fully kitted kitchen and bedroom is very comfortable and living room area is neat with dining table and a tv with many international channels and the Internet WI-FI is solid. Swimming pool facilities and sun beds in the complex is great and not too busy( always got a bed).The location is fantastic because your never far from the east or west of island which means you can roam around island easily. The beach is few minutes walk away and the local main road where all the cafes and restaurants are is 1 min walk from apartment. For people who rent cars, parking is not a issue. Brian the local agent is at hand to help with any issues that thankfully didnt arise everytime we have stayed. In my opinion its a 5 star place to stay and the price is a bargain for what you get in return which is what anybody wants. ___________________________________________________________________ Para as pessoas que sabem ler portugues, isto é um apartamento muito bonito e comfortavel de ficar. Recomendo muito para quem quiser visitar esta ilha magnifica. Otima localização mesmo. Eu e minha namorada já estivemos aqui algumas vezes para visitar amigos e familiares pois somos da madeira e nao escolhemos outro! É um apartamento muito moderna e fresco, com cozinha totalmente equipada e quarto de dormir é muito confortável e a sala de estar tem bom espaço com mesa de jantar para 6 pessoas e televisão com muitos canais internacionais e a Internet WI-FI é boa e nunca falhou no meu tempo la. As instalações para piscinas sao no complexo( em baixo) são excelentes e não são muito movimentadas (sempre temos espreguiçadeiras disponiveis ). A localização é fantástica porque nunca ficas longe do leste ou oeste da ilha, o que significa que pode passear pela ilha facilmente. A praia fica a poucos minutos a pé e a estrada principal local, onde estão todos os cafés e restaurantes, fica a 1 min a pé do apartamento. Para quem vai alugar um carro, o estacionamento não é um problema. Brian, o agente local, está à disposição para ajudar com quaisquer problemas que, felizmente, não surgiram quando ficamos. Na minha modesta opinião, é um lugar 5 estrelas e o preço muito bom e accesivel.

Fantastic property in a great location. I really recommend anybody to stay in this apartment if your visiting madeira. Me and my partner have stayed here couple of times now to visit friends and family and its such a lovely apartment. Its a very modern looking apartment, very fresh looking with fully kitted kitchen and bedroom is very comfortable and living room area is neat with dining table and a tv with many international channels and the Internet WI-FI is solid. Swimming pool facilities and sun beds in the complex is great and not too busy( always got a bed).The location is fantastic because your never far from the east or west of island which means you can roam around island easily. The beach is few minutes walk away and the local main road where all the cafes and restaurants are is 1 min walk from apartment. For people who rent cars, parking is not a issue. Brian the local agent is at hand to help with any issues that thankfully didnt arise everytime we have stayed. In my opinion its a 5 star place to stay and the price is a bargain for what you get in return which is what anybody wants.___________________________________________________________________ Para as pessoas que sabem ler portugues, isto é um apartamento muito bonito e comfortavel de ficar. Recomendo muito para quem quiser visitar esta ilha magnifica. Otima localização mesmo. Eu e minha namorada já estivemos aqui algumas vezes para visitar amigos e familiares pois somos da madeira e nao escolhemos outro! É um apartamento muito moderna e fresco, com cozinha totalmente equipada e quarto de dormir é muito confortável e a sala de estar tem bom espaço com mesa de jantar para 6 pessoas e televisão com muitos canais internacionais e a Internet WI-FI é boa e nunca falhou no meu tempo la. As instalações para piscinas sao no complexo( em baixo) são excelentes e não são muito movimentadas (sempre temos espreguiçadeiras disponiveis ). A localização é fantástica porque nunca ficas longe do leste ou oeste da ilha, o que significa que pode passear pela ilha facilmente. A praia fica a poucos minutos a pé e a estrada principal local, onde estão todos os cafés e restaurantes, fica a 1 min a pé do apartamento. Para quem vai alugar um carro, o estacionamento não é um problema. Brian, o agente local, está à disposição para ajudar com quaisquer problemas que, felizmente, não surgiram quando ficamos. Na minha modesta opinião, é um lugar 5 estrelas e o preço muito bom e accesivel.

Reibungslose Schlüsselübergabe von Brian mit guten Tipps zum Einkaufen und Essen gehen. Öffentliche Parkplätze für Mietauto sind genügend vorhanden. Die Einkaufsmöglichkeiten und Restaurants sind fußläufig zu erreichen. Die großzügige Ferienwohnung ist mit allem ausgestattet was man beötigt. Große Küche mit großer Kühl-Gefrierkombi. Das gemütliches Wohn-/Esszimmer sowie der Balkon mit Meerblick tragen zum Wohlfühlen bei. Darüber hinaus kann man sich nach einer anstrengenden Wanderung im komplexeigenen Pool erfrischen und den Tag ausklingen lassen. Bei einem gut möglichen weiteren Urlaub auf Madeira ist diese Apartement eine sehr gute Option!

We had a wonderful holiday in your apartment in Garajau. We were picked up efficiently by Sao at the airport and Brian and his family looked after us whilst we were there so we were happy that if we needed anything it would soon be sorted. We spent a relaxing time there, taking in the magnificent views whilst sitting on the balcony and doing some of the interesting walks around the area. The apartment is very well equipped and we made full use of the facilities, dining in some nights and taking advantage of the excellent local restaurants, bars and bakeries on others. We did not hire a car (although a car rental facility is close by) but took advantage of the good local bus service with trips into Funchal especially enjoyable. All in all a marvellous place; we’ll be back!

The property has comfortable furnishings for daily living and lounging. The kitchen was stocked with equipment to be able to produce full meals, not that we made use of it, should you want. The balcony, although mostly shaded in August, was a delightful place to sit and watch the sea. The only negatives were the constantly barking dogs on local balconies spoiling the peace, and the strange access route to the pool area.

Great few days away in Madeira.We had never been before but will go again with hesitation.Looked after very well by sao for taxi rides,especially appreciate the airport pick up and return.Lovely young lady looking after the arpartment will help you find your feet.Can recommend sabor the Indian restaurant in Funchal has a veggie menu with plenty of vegan dishes..

Great few days away in Madeira.We had never been before but will go again with hesitation.Looked after very well by sao for taxi rides,especially appreciate the airport pick up and return.Lovely young lady looking after the arpartment will help you find your feet. Can recommend sabor the Indian restaurant in Funchal has a veggie menu with plenty of vegan dishes..

A lovely relaxing holiday with good restaurants n shops nearby.

I just want to say that my 3 weeks here was brilliant. Apartment had everything you could have possibly asked for and Brian was at hand if any issues where to occur. Thankfully we didnt even call him in the end. Ticked all the boxes.

We really enjoyed our 9 days in the apartment which was very well appointed with a lovely pool. All arrangements including taxi transfer to/from the airport were highly efficient. The location was good in terms of proximity to Funchal and other attractions of the island. Top recommendation - walk at the far east point of the island.

We had an amazing stay on Madeira, partly thanks to having a great base to explore from! The absolute truth is that we were initially slightly underwhelmed by the area, until we found our way down to the Cristo Rei statue, cafe, and beach. It turns out that these are very close (walkable in about 5-10 minutes), but unless you know to look for the Cristo Rei, there are no obvious signs or anything for the beach. However, even before we found the beach area, the apartment was still very convenient to get to from the airport and it was an easy and comfortable spot to explore from with a car. We always easily found free parking right nearby, which was great. We didn't use the buses, but there were also regular buses into Funchal. In addition, just as a random tip, we liked Funchal much better in the evening after the cruise ships had left! In addition, the owners were very quick to respond, and provided really useful ininformation that helped make our visit go smoothly, and Brian was on hand and available to answer any questions we had.

If you are like me and go on holiday to relax and not shop then this is the perfect place to go. I had the best holiday in a long time and really enjoyed my stay here. The apartment is in a perfect area for quiet but only a short bus ride to the main city. I went on my own but did not feel threatened at any time and was not bothered by anyone. The apartment was exactly what I needed and the book of information was a real plus. Brian was very welcoming and gave me a thorough tour of the property. There was sun on the balcony from noon until 8pm so I didn't even need to go by the pool I could just relax there. I am waiting for my vacation dates for next year and will definitely be booking again.

There was everything that we needed there, the balcony has a lovely view. The location is great right in the middle of Garajau but with a quiet location. Great place for those who want to explore the island.

The apartment is just lovely and very well situated for accessing the island. On arrival we immediately recognised the apartment from your various photos on the website and they are certainly a true reflection of the accommodation. We are so glad that we did not choose to stay in Funchal itself as we would probably not have felt part of a community, as we certainly did in Garajau. It was also great to have access to a lovely pool and to have a sea view.The local shops and the restaurants are very welcoming and it was great to be within walking distance. We used the local bus service regularly and were impressed at how cheaply we could move around the island and see the 'real' Madeira. Brian made us feel very welcome on arrival and the apartment is so well maintained and you have thought of everything to ensure a comfortable stay. The extensive 'visitor folder' in the lounge provided us with a wealth of information to get us off to a good start. As well as exploring the town of Funchal, 15minutes away by bus, we went to the Nun's Valley, Cabo Girao and Camara de Lobos. We also went to Santana and of course Canico and the beach at Garajau. It was with sadness that we left vowing that we will return in the future. We certainly would recommend this apartment to other couples.

The apartment was spacious, clean and tidy and had everything we needed for our holiday to get off to a good start. We were met at the airport as arranged by Barbara & Steve by Sharon who was lovely both to & from the airport. Brian met us outside Garajau Terrace on arrival with the key to show us the apartment he was very helpful & friendly. We chose not to rent a car and went on both the East and West trips with a firm called the Pride of Madeira great trips amazing scenery and some nice little villages along the way. The guides were friendly, throughout they are amazing speaking in many different languages, meeting everyone's needs. Also best price and worth booking on line or by email as this is reduced further. Other trips we used the local buses no problems. The Central restaurant in Canico is a must food is excellent, Neptuno in Garajau is also good, though food in general was great. Visits to the local bakery is a must daily. Excellent holiday thanks to Barbara & Steve for all the good communication throughout the whole process.

We had a wonderful holiday in Garajau and were very busy exploring lots of interesting places.However, after an exciting day we liked to come back to "our" apartment. The apartment is very well equipped, we found there everything we needed.Its location is excellent, only a short distance to Via Rapida. I can recommend to stay in "Luz da Sol" for couples that like to be independent and want to spend their holiday in a quiet and peaceful place.

we stayed at the apartment for our mini honeymoon and what a joy it was.Its wonderfully appointed in a quiet location,just what we were looking for.We were meet by the local agent ,Brian,who was extremely helpful. Lovely resturants nearby(walking distance),easy access to Funchal by local bus. would recommend apartment to anyone looking for a peaceful break. Thank you

We are so glad that we chose this particular apartment as our holiday base. My partner has been to Madeira several times before, as it is her favourite place in the world. Garajau is a lovely spot, so convenient for shops, restaurants and the bus stop which takes you to Funchal in about 15 minutes - really useful when you want to get out and about. The apartment was sufficiently set back and elevated to give peace and quiet. The spacious garden and sun terrace around the pool were restful and bathed in sunshine for most of the day. The apartment was stylishly furnished and so comfortable it felt like home, but of course, with lovely sea views. We have stayed in a few villas and holiday apartments over the years, but this is by far the best. The bed was very comfortable, over the window there were curtains and blinds, so you could choose the amount of light you wanted while you sleep. The kitchen was so well equiped (it's always a nightmare when you are searching for a corkscrew that doesn't exist!) with everything you could possibly need, even cling film! We stayed in during some of the evenings and there were lots of different books to read and DVDs as well as a multichannel TV to watch. Having a flexible changeover day is a great idea as this enabled us to fly on days when the flights were cheapest. Thankyou - We really loved our stay and are looking forward to our third visit to this apartment next year! Marley from Yorkshire Stayed: November 2010 and July 2011

I have no qualms in recommending this very well apointed apartment to anyone thinking of staying in Madeira. If like me you prefer to be independent, this apartment is just the ticket! The the apartment has every mod con you can imagine with a lovely terrace where you can listen to the crickets in the evening while enjoying a nice glass of wine. The village has everything you would require, bakery, coffee shops, small supermarket all situated within walking distance. Funchal is a 10min bus ride away every half an hour. Robin is a great person to deal with and looked after us in a very proffesional manner. All in all, we had a very relaxing two weeks which recharged the batteries! Thank you Robin All the best. Joe Lucas

We had an amazing week exploring beautiful Madeira. The ocean view apartment had everything we we could wish for. It was very peacful, very well-maintained with all the facilities we needed.. and more. We'd recommend this property for couples looking for a romantic getaway or couple like ourselves that love sightseeing as Garajau is very close to all major tourist attractions (Funchal, Monte, Botanical gardens, Pico Ruivo, etc..) We are definitely coming back!

We had a week in March in this lovely apartment. We were met at the apartment by Robin who told us all we needed to know about the apartment and immediate area. The accommodation had everything we could wish for with comfortable and well fitted bedroom and lounge and the kitchen had everything we could possibly need. Garajau has a small shopping area with a handful of bars and restaurants, plus one very large hotel. It is on the bus route to Funchal (about 15 minutes) which is very reasonably priced. Recommend for people looking for a quiet break.

What a lovely holiday we have just had in Madeira. The apartment is light, bright and airy and is well appointed to make our stay very comfortable. The location is very good with excellent access to buses, taxis and hire cars, and the main street of Garajau has everything we needed, from an organic vegetable shop to a pharmacy, not to mention a host of nice restaurants (Indian opening in February). We shall definitely be back!