Vila Mar Apartment

The apartment was very clean and had everything we needed (I.e., towels, beach towels, extra blankets, kitchen items). The location was great; less than 5 min walk to row of restaurants, and less than 10 to the beach. It is also located close to a small grocery store and pharmacy. The staff who greeted us was lovely and checked in with us during our stay to see if we needed anything.

The location and views are amazing. Staff was pleasant to work with and brought additional towels upon request. Overlooking the cowork space. Waterfall is a levada drainage and had a relaxing sound most days. Bathrooms were good. Kitchen is large.

Beds were horrible -all 3. Linens are so thin you can see the mattress, they are like 30 years old, and everyone had terrible sleep and back pain. Everything slams loudly-doors, shutters, cupboards. Parking comes with a warning, it is difficult and a 5 pt turn to get out. You must have a car if staying in Ponta do sol. Stay in funchal for more dining etc, there is really not much in this town. Also- love kids, but this apartment is directly next to a day care/primary school with very young kids playing on the outside patio from about 630-830am. I am surprised the reviews didn't mention the beds or daycare. WiFi is good in main living room but not in bedrooms (typical concrete walls).

Location and view

some people may find steps up a bit steep but this is Madeira!

Who knew such a small town could party so much! What a thrill to spend a week in Ponta Do Sol during the Christmas holidays. The apartment was perfect for 2, and loads of room if there’s more of you. Two balconies, one in the full sun, the other shady. Full kitchen with everything in it you could possibly need. Bathrooms galore. And Susana the host was wonderful! Friendly, helpful, and helped us organise a trip to Funchal for NYE which is not to be missed!! The town itself has several lovely restaurants that we dined at all week. And the sun shines as much as they say it does!

Have mentioned to Susana that the bed was rather hard and hopefully that will be looked into. Also forgot to mention that you don’t seem to be able to run a bath but really these are teething problems - our stay here was pretty perfect and without hitch.