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Charming three bedroom cottage with a pretty garden and free private parking

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Beach nearby
Interior
Smart TV
Outdoor dining
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 670 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Estreito da Calheta, Madeira
  • Place, Casa das Mudas Arts Center
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Porto Moniz Natural Pools
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Funchal Marina
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    ‪54 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming three bedroom cottage with a pretty garden and free private parking

Casa Borboleta is a traditional Madeiran home covering one floor. A terrace area provides for alfresco dinning while enjoying a wonderful sea view. The lawned garden is brimming with native flowers, plants and trees and of course butterflies meaning Borboletas as in Casa Borboleta, the Butterfly House. The property enjoys traditional features and a tranquil area close to all must have amienties.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Casa das Mudas Arts Center. Laundry facilities are available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the holiday home.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and a patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Services include babysitting
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Casa das Mudas Arts Center and 10 minutes from Eglise de Faja da Ovelha
As a guest of Charming three bedroom cottage with a pretty garden and free private parking, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 0.5 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 753 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Don't put food in the dishwasher. Empty diswasher.
Clean bbq - food attracts insects especially in warm weather. Please don't take towels to the beach - bring your own towels for the beach. Please don't use towels to remove make-up.
Do not feed cats - they belong to neighbours and some repeat guests have alergies.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please put all rubbish in the free recycle bins along the street as you drive down to the property from the supermarket. Please clean the BBQ
Please replace small breakages and inform us of any big breakages - they will have to be paid for. Please don't feed cats, respect the next guests
Please note the property has a traditional stone oven. This is a lovely feature but it is not in use. A modern electric oven and hob are provided

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
The hours at this property's front desk vary. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property for check-in instructions. You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 22132/AL

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Charming three bedroom cottage with a pretty garden and free private parking Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fergus D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay at this beautifully renovated cottage overlooking the ocean. It has everything you need and is very relaxing. Good base for exploring the western side of the island. Sarah was a very kind host who provided many great recos for the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amelia C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing view

This house has a fantastic location. Near the beach and nice supermarket. We enjoyed the view and garden a lot, mostly bbqing and spending our time outside. The house is a traditional Madeira style, and very homey.
Stayed 31 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gordon H., Verden (Aller)

Liked: Cleanliness
Mir hat die Lage des Hauses, mit Meerblick von der Terrasse, besonders gut gefallen. Wir waren 4 Wochen vor Ort, in der Zeit wurde 2 mal die Bettwäsche und Handtücher gewechselt, hatten wir überhaupt nicht mit gerechnet. Ferner wurden die Taps für den Geschirrspüler aufgefüllt, auch die Seife.Der Vermieter hat uns auch zwischendurch gefragt ob alles Okay ist. Wir waren mit dem Aufenhalt sehr zufrieden.Die Unterkunft ist sehr zu empfehlen.
Stayed 28 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

jose g.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfred N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tolle Unterkunft

Sehr schönes Ferienhaus mit toller Aussicht von der überdachten Terrasse und von innen.Es ist alles vorhanden (Geschirrspülmaschine, Waschmaschine, großer Kühlschrank usw.).Das Badezimmer mit Toilette ist groß und neu, es gibt auch eine zweite Toilette.Die Gastgeber Sarah und Ciarán sind sehr nett und immer erreichbar.Oberhalb vom Haus befindet sich die Pukiki Bar, es lohnt sich dort einen Cocktail zu trinken.Mai 2025
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernd S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Madeira Life

We stayed at Casa Borboleta around Christmas and New Years Eve. With the big and sheltered terrace the house is perfect to enjoy the mild weather outside. We felt at home in midst of all the other Houses.Its an old house with its own characteristics what made our stay even more enjoyable. The bathroom is perfectly new disigned. The living room has the nice character of a wintergarden. The garden itself is flourishing all the time.We were lucky to taste Madeira Bananas.The place on Madeira was perfect. When we could observe thick clouds anywhere around we had sunshine.We would return as soon as possible.
Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felix G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Balcony of Madeira

We had a wonderful stay at this place. Especially the porch and garden are great to relax after a long hike or in the morning. The hosts Sarah and Ciarán are very nice and always there if you have a question or need a good tip what to see, when the weather has you cancelling your plans (Thanks again! :) ). There are some small farms around with the typical sounds and animals which we found enjoyable. The house itself is very clean, however since it's in the subtropics your are occasionally welcomed by a lizard or insect that made its way inside, but as long as you don't leave any food out, you'll be fine. There is essential infrastructure around: small supermarket, little coffee/poncha place and last but not least a Hawai themed cocktail bar called Pukiki that is great for the spontaneous drink in the evening without the need of driving (many do drive there as its possibly the best cocktail bar on the island if not Portugal). So overall, if you're not looking for a luxurious resort but a quiet place to wind down from work and to explore this little macronesian island gem, it's perfect. :)
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M., FRANCE

Liked: Cleanliness

Great accomodation and great house

We really enjoyed our stay in this house. It is will equipped and decorated. We found more confort that we could expect and felt like home. The garden and terrace are really beautiful and we really appreciated the view. The location is also great, close to shops, cocktail bar and access to the main roads. Sarah and Ciaran were also really nice and caring, we really appreciated discussing with them. We would definitely recommand the place to our friends.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrice B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super accommodation to discover the west of Madeira.

Very clean and functional accommodation, everything is there. In addition, the accommodation offers a particularly pleasant garden with a superb view, ideal for a change of scenery. Sarah and Ciaran are very pleasant hosts. We would recommend this accommodation in all respects.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thea G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Heerlijk huis

Fijn om te verblijven, van alle gemakken voorzien, rustig en prachtig uitzicht. Wij hebben genoten!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Felix M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy house with a great view

We really enjoyed our 10 day stay with Sarah and Ciaran, we met them on arrival and they were very friendly, courteous and helpful. The house had a clean and comfortable interior. The living room has lots of books and board games. The kitchen is large and includes everything we needed including a dishwasher, large fridge with a freezer, stove, oven and microwave. There is a large bathroom with a washing machine and additionally a second toilet outside of the main bathroom. Despite the house being older it was never too warm inside, even on hot days. The view is even better than in the photos online and visible from most rooms of the house. Outside the property has space for at least 2 cars and parking on the street should also be possible. The garden felt very private and includes lots of sunbeds and a grill. The deck has a roof so that we could still sit outside when it rained or when the sun was more intense. The location was great for us as many hikes were only a relatively short drive away. The house is in a quiet neighborhood, we never had trouble sleeping and always felt safe. There are a bar, snack bar and small supermarket in walking distance nearby, which had pretty much everything we needed, and in some cases a better selection than the large Pingo Doce supermarket in town. More shops including Pingo Doce and restaurants are a 5 minute drive away in Calheta. The beach is the same distance and parking further up the hill (about a 5 minute walk down to the beach) is free. We hope to return soon!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

cecile B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super logement

Maison charmante avec belle vue sur la mer ; elle est bien située pour visiter l'ensemble de l'île. Très bien équipée, il ne manque rien en cuisine et la literie est confortable. Le quartier est calme et, point non négligeable il y a un super bar à cocktails à proximité ! :) Les propriétaires sont très gentils, avec de jolies attentions et la communication avec eux se fait sans problème. On recommande !
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Silvio H.

Liked: Cleanliness

sehr zufrieden

sehr nette und zufriedenstellende Kommunikation mit Cirian und Sarah. Das Haus ist liebevoll eingerichtet mit allem, was man für einen Urlaub benötigt. Die Betten waren sauber bezogen und bequem. Etwas Spinnenweben an den Lampen, welche aber den Charme dieses Hauses nicht untergruben. Die Aussicht ist herrlich und man konnte jeden Abend Grillen und die Zeit im Freien verbringen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021