Casa do Julio by Our Madeira

Located in Calheta, this welcoming villa brings it all within your reach. Thanks to the convenient onsite parking, you can either leave your vehicle behind and enjoy a short 5-minute walk to Casa das Mudas Arts Center, or easily tackle the 16-minute drive to Ponta Do Sol Beach.

Spend a day at the nearby beach, relax by the outdoor pool (enjoy the sun loungers!), or sip a drink on the furnished balcony of this villa, which also features a garden. As for the great indoors, you can try your hand at billiards, or enjoy the free WiFi, TV, and DVD player.

A BBQ grill, a safe, blackout drapes/curtains, and a roundtrip airport shuttle are featured at this 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom rental. Bathroom amenities include a deep soaking tub and a rainfall showerhead, along with a hair dryer, a bidet, and towels. Prepare a home-cooked meal in the kitchen, complete with an oven, a stovetop, and a full-sized refrigerator/freezer, as well as an espresso maker, an electric kettle, and a microwave. And because there's a washing machine, you can go a bit lighter on your packing.