Villa Solis is a bright, newly renovated villa near Funchal’s old town — just a 5-minute walk to the ocean and restaurants. Made for slow mornings, sunset views, and easy days between island adventures and relaxing at home, it offers ocean and harbor views, a jacuzzi, pool, BBQ area and expansive indoor-outdoor living spaces. Ideal for unforgettable family holidays, trips with friends, and longer stays with space to work and unwind. The space [This is a strictly non-smoking property] Villa Solis is a south-facing oasis with excellent sun exposure, tall ceilings, large windows and warm oak floors, creating a bright and airy atmosphere. GROUND FLOOR The open-plan ground floor flows from a fully equipped chef's kitchen and dining for 8, to a cozy living room with large 65" smart TV as well as a dedicated office for 3 people (incl. standing desks, high-speed fiber optic Internet, external monitor, and printer). In addition, it features a guest bath, secret reading nook, luggage storage, and laundry room. FIRST FLOOR Wake up to the beautiful sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean in our cozy bedrooms (AC, premium mattresses, memory foam pillows). Layout: - Master suite: queen size bed (160x200cm), ensuite bathroom (incl. bath tub), large private balcony, access to shared balcony, ocean and harbor views - Suite: queen size bed (160x200cm), access to shared balcony and shared bathroom, ocean and harbor views. - Suite: two single beds (90x200cm), shared bathroom, direct access to terrace and garden. EXTERIOR Embrace indoor-outdoor living in our enclosed, wraparound garden. Whether you prefer a relaxing day reading in the hanging chair and sunbathing, an active day in the water and doing some yoga, or a romantic evening sipping a glass of wine in the jacuzzi while watching the boats pass and the stars rise, there’s something for everyone! - LOUNGE AREAS: hanging chair, rattan nest, outdoor couch, sun loungers, bean bags - WATER FUN: above-ground pool, jacuzzi, upside-down garden shower + Barreirinha Beach complex a 5-minute walk away - FITNESS GEAR: yoga mats and blocks, meditation pillow, kettlebells, foam roller, surf board, body board and snorkeling gear - FRUIT & VEGETABLE GARDEN: parsley, rosemary, oregano, chives, mint, strawberries, papaya, loquat TRANSPORT The gated driveway provides private parking for up to 2 small cars (Madeira’s roads are steep and narrow, so we recommend a compact rental). Bus stops AV Santiago Menor D4A and AV Santiago Menor S3A are just 100 meters away (1min walk) and cover bus lines 2, 38, 47, 87, 109, 109A, 110, 136, 155, 157. LOCATION Villa Solis is located in one of the prime areas of Funchal, a short walk away from the old town and its many restaurants, bars, shops and oceanside attractions. Nearby points of interest include: - Barreirinha Beach and bathing complex for year-round swimming (350m, 5min walk) - São Tiago fortress and restaurant (500m, 7min walk) - Countless restaurants and bars at the Rua Portão de São Tiago and Rua de Santa Maria (600m, 8min walk) - Almirante Reis beach and promenade (650m, 9min walk) - Funchal Cable Cars to the Monte Palace, Botanical Gardens and several levada walks (950m, 12min walk) - Anadia shopping center (1.2Km, 15min walk or 2-minute bus ride) - Mercado dos Lavradores farmers market (1Km, 14min walk or 2-minute bus ride) - Madeira airport (17Km, 17min drive) Other things to note HOUSE RULES: this is a strictly non-smoking property (inside & outside). Violation of the smoking-policy is subject to a 1,000€ fine, as well as any additional cleaning costs incurred. PETS: small dogs are welcome upon request NEW YEARS EVE: excellent location to watch the world famous New Years Eve fireworks display while avoiding the crowds CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT: check-in is after 3pm and check-out is by 12pm (noon) - we're happy to arrange earlier check-in or late check-out when possible :) GUEST IDENTIFICATION: Portuguese law requires each guest to present a valid ID or passport, requested upon booking SAFETY: the property is equipped with first aid kit, fire extinguishers and fire blanket, as well as a smoke detector. No carbon monoxide alarm is present as there is no indoor gas connection. HOUSEKEEPING: For stays longer than 7 nights, a complementary cleaning as well as replacement bed linen and towels are provided (upon request) RENTAL CAR: we recommend a small car with a stronger engine in order to navigate the narrow and very steep streets of Madeira Registration Details 132031/AL