Family-friendly vacation rentals in Arco da Calheta

Leonel and his wife have created a cluster of wonderful apartments born out of absolute passion and love for the region and his family’s heritage. My wife and I stayed in the 3-bedroom apartment with its own private roof terrace overlooking the outdoor pool. The accommodation is located amongst the towering lush green mountain scape. The kitchen is really well equipped with an oven, microwave, hobs and double sink. A stunning location & apartment. Beware that no paper products can be flushed down the toilet, so there’s a separate bin for this…

Our stay at Ocean Cliff Madeira Villa was absolutely amazing. We were warmly welcomed with delicious greeting meals and drinks, setting the perfect tone for our visit. The villa offers breathtaking ocean views and a peaceful atmosphere. The infinity pool was unforgettable. Highly recommend!

Leonel is super friendly and helpful. The apartment is clean and in the quiet area. It was hard to leave, especially the SPA and swimming pool :( Big parking space, highly recommended!

We liked the house very much, it has a perfect location, we would book it again at any time.

Super nice and well-equipped villa. Even for the first breakfast, the landlords provided toast, coffee tapes, tea and milk. The pool and the terrace with wonderful views of the sea are a dream. The location is perfect, close to several large supermarket and good restaurants. Funchal can be reached in a few minutes by car or by bus. We loved it and can 100% recommend the place.

the apartment is lovely and the location is fantastic. Zelia and her team did a great job -- apt was clean, instructions were clear and being met in person was a nice touch. Highly recommend if you want a walkable, centrally located base in Funchal. Thanks Zelia et al.

We had a great stay at Paula's place. She responded very quickly to messages and welcomed us herself and showed us around. She also gave us a list of various recommendations- both for places to visit and very good restaurants. She also helped us get a good deal for a car rental. The apartment itself was super well equipped. Paula had even left for us beach towels and a fresh bag of coffee which we found a nice gesture. The location is very good, close to cafes, a big supermarket and down the stairs to the beach. Yes it's steep to get there but this is Madeira! There's not much to dislike. Maybe the bed was a bit hard and narrow but we still slept quite well tired after long days. The water in the pool was also rather on a cold side but it didn't stop the kids from swimming every day.

This is a 5* +++ apartment. Spacious beyond belief. Amazing views of the hillside, watching the lights twinkle, the stadium lights way up on top and the moon rising from behind the hill. Kitchen really well equipped with quality items. Beds big and comfy. Brilliant location for the coast, cable car, old town and restaurants. Betty is a wonderful host. Best Airbnb we have stayed in. Highly recommend.

Perfect location! Convenient and functional apartment

Lovely appartement! Well-equipped; things like blender and even hiking sticks etc were present. Rodrigo is a great host and helps when needed! Appartement is really private. So you are not disturbed by anyone (except the cute little cat). You need a car when staying here.

Unique, beautiful place! We had bad luck with the weather, so we could use the garden less. Despite that, we still enjoyed it. Everything was present in the small but nice fishing house. Also for our two year old daughter! For good food, you don't have to go far: A pipa was our favorite.

We had a great stay and the location is sensational. There was everything you needed and we were also set up the travel cot before arrival.

One of our best AirBnBs ever. Exactly as advertise, Sofia's place is large, comfortable and beautifully situated. Jardim do Mar is our favourite spot on our favorite island. Would return to Sofia's place again and again - unfortunately next year renovation is planned but the current house is wonderful. Sofia is extremely helpful and responsive - I don't remember ever waiting more than 15 mins for a response. Our 5 weeks stay flew by. Highest level of recommendation.

We stayed at this place for one week and had a wonderful time. The house is in the middle of a small banana plantation, and upon our arrival, we were greeted with a bunch of local bananas and a mango from Veronica. The beach is within walking distance. The road leading to the house is a quiet, private, local route that takes you through two tunnels and past some waterfalls, adding to the charm and excitement of the place. The house was well-equipped with everything we needed. Veronica is an amazing host—very responsive and always helpful. We definitely recommend this place for a stay!

We had a wonderful week stay at Ana Paula’s house in Porto Da Cruz. The house is perfect and the kids loved swimming in the pool in February. The location is fantastic with lots to do nearby. Ana Paula is a great host and was always very attentive. We would return without hesitation!

An amazing location and close to everything. If you struggle with stairs this isn’t your place but if you can do the hike it’s pretty great and spacious as well. The terrace was the best part! Kitchen had the basics in it for cooking which was awesome! Firm mattresses so if you are someone who needs softer bed take note of that. Sofia was very responsive and warm. She arranged airport transport which was awesome. I would recommend this spot to someone who wants the basics as it’s clean and in a great location.! Thanks you!!!

This was an exceptional villa and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay there. The outside area is second to none with the most beautiful views. The sitting areas are varied and very comfortable indeed. We had a wonderful break there for three weeks. Filomena was extremely responsive and helpful in the run up to, as well as during our stay. The villa is ideally located with just one steep hill to climb and is a 10-15 minute walk from the old town. We would definitely consider rebooking this villa.

This place is even better than advertised! The photos don’t do it justice, the interior and exterior is much more spacious than expected, beautifully designed, and impeccably clean. The full ocean view from every window in the house is simply breathtaking, and the privacy makes it a perfect getaway. The WiFi was excellent, making it easy to stay connected when needed. Bruno was a fantastic host, offering great restaurant recommendations and checking in to ensure everything was perfect during our stay. If you're looking for a stunning, private, and comfortable place to stay, this is it! Highly recommend and would definitely return.

We've stayed at this flat for six days - the location is great, we found everything we needed nearby, including grocery shops, car rentals and bus station! There is a large parking area right under the balconies and a pool we unfortunately didn't have time to use. Chayanne was very nice to us, really helpful and friendly, and we were overall very happy with our trip. Thanks, Chayanne!

The place was fantastic🤩. Everything was clean🧹🧼, the villa was very cozy🏡and there was everything needed👍. The pool is warm🌡️, clean🧼,but a bit overdone🧪. We were very satisfied🥰. Thanks again 🤗 and we recommend : ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This was a delightful place to stay. Very private and so many facilities for a small place. Beautiful views, swimming pool and honesty bar. A total hidden gem.

The best Airbnb stay we've been to. We were two families, 10 people in total including big teenagers, and there was plenty of room for everyone. The house is a charming old villa, with heated pool, views and walking distance to the city center. We couldn't have wished for more. Antonio is the perfect host, was quick and helpful as shortly before our holiday there were issues with our booking (which we were to blame for ourselves). Top recommendations from here.

This was our second time staying at Elvio’s place. It is in a great location for exploring the south of the island. The house has everything you need and has a great outdoor kitchen space. The pool is private and a real treat!

Very quiet area in a rural village, away from the big tourism. Cottage with large garden where you could sit quietly in several places depending on how the sun stood. Great views, large and equipped kitchen. Easy to explore the island by car!