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Large Luxury Villa with Private Heated Pool

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Overview
3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
6 guests
5 nights minimum
Villa
Crista da Aguia is a 3 bedroom luxury villa with its own private heated pool and off road parking Sleeps 6+2 Situated above the town of Ribeira Brava in a peaceful and pleasant location. The villa is light and airy with panoramic views of the sea along the coast to Ponta da Sol and mountains towards the plateau of Paul da It is furnished to a high standard throughout with an artistic art decco interior. The villa is ideally centrally placed to explore the whole island. By car 5 mins Ribeira Brava/beach, 18 mins Funchal, 35 mins airport. By foot shop 10-15 minutes, The villa is on a local bus route. Sit and watch the sun go down or stroll the local levada walks (levada da North 20 mins). Suitable for Couples, or families with children. Travel cot and high chair, additional camp bed avail...Crista da Aguia is a 3 bedroom luxury villa with its own private heated pool and off road parking Sleeps 6+2 Situated above the town of Ribeira Brava in a peaceful and pleasant location. The villa is light and airy with panoramic views of the sea along the coast to Ponta da Sol and mountains towards the plateau of Paul da It is furnished to a high standard throughout with an artistic art decco interior. The villa is ideally centrally placed to explore the whole island. By car 5 mins Ribeira Brava/beach, 18 mins Funchal, 35 mins airport. By foot shop 10-15 minutes, The villa is on a local bus route. Sit and watch the sun go down or stroll the local levada walks (levada da North 20 mins). Suitable for Couples, or families with children. Travel cot and high chair, additional camp bed available on request. Our friendly representative is available by phone during your stay if you have any problems. Welcome pack essentials in the house on arrival, water, coffee, tea, sugar, bread, biscuits, milk in the fridge and provisions to make a small meal. This villa is licenced with the local authorities giving you a high standard and peace of mind. Tourist Licence 1440/2014/CMRB/AL The villa comprises of a large living room, Flat screen TV with DVD 5.1 surround sound, sitting and dining for 8, WiFI, Radio with iPhone dock and a fully equipped Kitchen, both of which open onto the upper terrace without outside dinning. A laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer.Three double bedrooms, one en suite, 2 with double beds and one with two single beds, two open onto a veranda with seating. Three bathrooms, one en suite one family and one downstairs WC. ,the second terraces e has the heated swimming pool and Tropical garden. The lower terrace makes a very good sun trap. All of the villa has sea and mountain views, so you lay in bed, or on the pool and watch the sun go down. The villa has local island guide books, books on the flora and fauna, large collection of good DVD's and a small book library. Tourist License / Licencia de turismo N °: 93109/ALMore
House Rules
Pets Allowed: No
Smoking Allowed: No
Kid Friendly: Yes
Bathrooms
1 Full bath, 1 Attached (ensuite), 1 Half bath
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Meet the host
John M
Hosting since January 2015
Languages spoken: Czech, German, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Hungarian, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish
Response Rate: 80%
Response Time: Within a few hours
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Reviews (1)
abdulkareem c
abdulkareem c
Dundee, United Kingdom7 contributions
Really nice villa, clean, well-equipped, great views, nice sized swimming pool for kids to splash about in. Views come with a drawback though, which is that the villa is set well back from the town, about 4km up the hill. Little is actually within walking distance except a few local facilities, a few small basic stores (with little in them) and a pizza place, and ideally you need a car. We managed using the local bus service which is good but infrequent so you have to plan ahead. Bus stop just 50m up the hill from villa go down to ribiera brava several times a day for 1.30 euros each. Bus timetable is on internet (Rodoeste buses, boa morte to ribeira brava). Taxis are also an option, and certainly cheaper than hiring a 7 seater car! Great island, ribeira brava is a nice quiet town with a good promenade and decent little cafes. Must point out that there lots of dogs in the area, including several very vocal ones in the neighbouring villas, but one quickly gets used to it. Pool isn't particularly private in that it is overlooked by neighbouring villas if that is an issue, but the views whilst in the pool really are wonderful. TV and DVD collection came in handy for kids in between pool sessions. No AC so upstairs got pretty hot by evenings even with window shutters in use during day. Should have more fans in house. Overall would recommend.
Visited August 2016
Written August 16, 2016. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Journey559658
Journey559658
Thank you for your review the villa is advertised as having a rural setting and one does get the rural noises that come along with that setting but it is mostly very quite, hence you can hear things from across the valley. Better than listening to all the revelers in a town. Fans are available on request we do not leave them out as they are one of the items that seam to get a lot of abuse for some reason, along with the sun loungers and frying pans.
Written September 2, 2016. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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What this rental offers
  • DVD Player
  • Balcony
  • Grill
  • Central Heating
  • Deck
  • Dishwasher
  • Dryer
  • Freezer
  • Refrigerator
  • Highchair
  • Internet Access
  • Iron
  • Kettle
  • Linens Provided
  • Microwave
  • Mountain Views
  • Ocean Views
  • Patio
  • Private Outdoor Pool (Heated)
  • Private Yard
  • Safe
  • Cable/satellite TV
  • Secure Parking
  • Stereo System
  • Stove
  • Terrace
  • Toaster
  • Towels Provided
  • TV
  • Washer
  • Water Views
  • Wi-Fi
  • Fishing Nearby
  • There Is A Golf Course Within 30 Mins Drive
  • There Are Tennis Courts Nearby
  • Watersports Nearby
  • Beach Or Lakeside Relaxation
  • Hiking Trips
  • Rural/Countryside Retreats
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About the neighborhood
Crista da Aguia is situated at the top of a small valley where if you listen carefully you will hear a small stream as it tumbles down the valley. The area is rural and quite. little traffic passes the villa as it is not near any main connecting roads of the island. The villa is ideally located to explore the island to the East West or North. Walking Nearest bar/ice cream parlour/restaurant 5 mins, nearest shop 10 mins. Lavada walk (levada North) east or west 20 minutes. Many local rural paths to wander close to the villa. By car 5 mins Ribeira Brava/beach, 18 mins Funchal, 35 mins Airport. If you are planning on doing the many walks on the island then good walking shoes are a must. If following many of the Levadas a torch and waterproof are handy as you may encounter tunnels, and open waterfalls on many of the routes walking guide books can be found in the villa. By car if you want to see the island then avoid the tunnels and try your hand at the twisting mountain roads. For your first surprise take the old road out of the sea front going west from Ponta da Sol, it travels almost at sea level along and through the cliffs then climbs, and you have to drive through a waterfall that crosses the road
Access
Car advised
How to get there
Most guests travelling to Madeira will arrive by air. Funchal airport is approx. 35km away from the villa. After landing at the airport you should be at the villa in an hour. Our representative will meet you at a prearranged location to take you to the villa and answer any questions you may have. Our representative is available during your stay via phone if you should have any problems. The island has a good bus service but bus times are concentrated at morning and evenings. to see the island in all its glory and to avoid the tunnels your best way to get around is by car. we list water sports nearby as Madeira is world famous for the sport of Canyoning.
Activities nearby
Fishing NearbyThere Is A Golf Course Within 30 Mins DriveThere Are Tennis Courts NearbyWatersports Nearby
Cancellation Policy
  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
  • 50% refund* if you cancel at least 8 weeks before check-in
  • 25% refund* if you cancel at least 4 weeks before check-in
  • No refund available if you cancel thereafter

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