The property was very clean and very well kept. Mercilla was very helpful and provided us with a top service.

Caretakers were friendly and the place was up in the mountains nice for retreat and walking. (read construction note)

Caretakers were very helpful and friendly. Would have been nice to know there was construction taking place just a few feet below my cabin. Caretakers tried to help with noise level but it was uncomfortable asking workers to stop when they were there to work? Not good management on the owners part. No food was offered breakfast? so bring your own I did so it worked. Also owner did not introduce himself or say hello just seemed to busy? or didnt care? Also space could have been cleaner and get rid of the plastic plants!

Cincia and Joe were very absolutely lovely hosts. They made my stay at the property that much better! I had issues with getting the car up the VERY narrow and steep hill to the property, and they were helpful in learning how and resoling issues. The bed in my cottage was comfortable, and the cottage was lovely. The property is quirky and fun, though the pool was not finished being built yet, sadly! I'm sure it will be lovely once it is.

Mostly the hill to get up to the property. I stalled out in first gear multiple times trying to get up it.

This was our second visit to Casas Maravilha and this time we stayed in the "Tree" a rather quirky house which we loved. Also our hosts, Cinzia and Jo were particularly welcoming and helpful.They organised a lovely BBQ with some other guests which made a fun evening.

The weather was unusually chilly for a few days but we were kept warm and cosy by a lovely stove fire.

GREAT rural house! Extremely helpful host! Clean! Highly recommended!

Nothing at all!

When we arrived we were laughed at because we didn't have a car - this place is at the top of a hill (very long and steep) and most of the restaurants and bars we at the bottom of it! You need a car! We were show to our room - the lady asked us if this was our room!?!? The floor boards were swollen up into a triangle - she just laughed at them! Massive trip hazard - as I found many a time - photos available. The sheets were stained and the bathroom floor was flooded with urine (photos) and the shower was in and state - photos. Our bedroom window opened close to a aviary with lots of caged birds. There were 2 in the compound and both looked in a poor state. The rest of the grounds looked like an abandoned amusement park - empty swimming pool - lots of meaningless signs and scruffy shacks all over the place! Don't come here - it's weird and tatty - we left the next day!

The property and the surroundings are very nice. Sadly it was a bit dirty. The bed sheets where a bit dirty and there was mold in the hangers, the shower mat and the coffe machine. The owner did respond and change the sheets and the mat. Still I would not recommend this property, unless these concerns are addressed.

This is an AMAZING place. Casas Maravilha is a fantastic place where there are a whole variety of houses, each equipped with their own bathroom, kitchen and patio area with a grill, all surrounded by a beautiful garden full of flowers, trees, birds and a cozy central room with games to relax. Soon there will be a pool and the views are fabulous from almost every point. We stayed in The Nest, which is a very cozy cabin, all wood but with every commodity you could ever need. It was a little bit hot at night in June but nothing that was a bother, really.

Just keep in mind this place is UP on the hill. Like... UUUUUUUUUUUUUP. Be ready to drive all the way uphill at least 15mins from Calheta Beach. But really, almost all of Madeira is like this.

Rural, nice caban with outside kitchen, you can sit their enjoying the nature around. Inside the caban is fully equipped and nicely decorated.

Creatively funky property with lots of quirky, imaginative details and a commitment to environmental responsibility. Beautiful location high up in the hills. Fresh eggs from the chickens and vegetables from the garden. Levada walks nearby. Would recommend our room in the main guest house as spacious and comfortable.

A bit musty in common rooms.

A welcome package of home grown products, like salad, eggs and fresh fruits. The private terrace with a hammock and a barbecue place was very nice. The private parking place directly in front of the house.

The mattress was a little bit too soft.

Everything was just amazing