House in Madeira District
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
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About this house rental
The CASA MASSAPEZ cottage is one of two cottages we rent out on the property. The other cottage is a converted one bedroom barn. That other cottage can be found here: https://www.vrbo.com/en-gb/p8724685?dateless=true.
Both are typical Madeiran stone cottages converted from older structures. They are located on a cliff overlooking the beautiful Atlantic Ocean in sunny Calheta.
The CASA MASSAPEZ has two bedrooms (or more correctly, one-and-a-half bedrooms as the one bedroom is also the access to the bottom of the house). On the bottom of the cottage is a cozy comfortable living room area with its own kitchenette. A shower bathroom is also available. Note: to get to the bedroom areas in the cottage you need to climb up a short flight of steps to the top floor.
The cottage provides barbecue facilities with a large terrace overlooking the pool and the sea. There is also ample garden space with awesome sea views.
The greatest feature of the area in which the cottage is located is the beautiful greenery typical of a rural village setting, the grape vines, banana trees, vegetable patches, and the awesome blue sea beyond.
We believe the cottages are in a veritable “sun-trap” and enjoy warm weather for most of the day. In our opinion, of-course, the weather is also one of the best you can find on the island.
The swimming pool available on the property is made available for guests from both cottages to use. Please be aware of this: the pool is shared by the guests of both the one-bedroomed and two-bedroomed cottages.
The two cottages are perched on a cliff in an area called "Massapez" that is part of “Loreto” in the municipality of Calheta. It lies just after the spectacular amphitheatre village area of Arco da Calheta and just before the quaint villa of central Calheta itself.
To take in the best that Madeira has to offer and to enjoy the many facilities it offers we recommend strongly that you hire a car.
Facilities such as a supermarkets, restaurants, chemist, views and starting points for levada walks are perhaps a little too far away to be had by foot.
Having said that, there are a lot of niches, paths or “veredas” through terraced cultivated plots of land all around the cottage to enjoy long healthy sojourns by foot or without a car. Albeit that these are mostly privately owned properties.
The climb to the top of the mountain can be done in one or two hours, and a walk down to the beach may take another hour or so too. But by car it is about five minutes away.
Typical and traditional mini-markets, snack-bars and bars are also in the vicinity. But it is a rural location. Driving instructions, and how to get there is provided for upon confirmation of reservations.
A couple IMPORTANT NOTES to consider before booking our cottage:
1. It is not recommended to stay here without a car. Unfortunately, there is hardly no Uber or Bolt in the area. Using a taxi service is possible, but will be relatively expensive. Also, many taxi drivers will take advantage of its remote location to "get lost" finding it....
2. If you have read the reviews (about the approach by car to the property, the last 300 metres or so) the road down to the cottages can be daunting or scary if you are not a confident driver! Even more so if you arrive at night. The road is very narrow and windy. In parts, it seems to hang off a precipice on the side of the hill. The reward for completing the drive down the steep road is enjoying grand sea views and panoramic vistas. Not to mention having that great Madeira experience of living on a steep rock in the middle of the Atlantic ocean!
3. This is a working area of local farmers in a rural setting. Some of the working farming neighbours have chickens. Others may have goats or other livestock. They also keep dogs and cats. Animals like these can make noises. It is rare for our guests to complain about the animal noises though. Most guests choose to stay in independent cottages and homes like those found on this platform because they want to experience the real Madeira.
4. Also, we do ask our guests, to respect the farmer's properties and not take vegetables or fruits from their farms.
5. Most of our guests can self-check-in. We provide an email with instructions on how to get to open the door of your cottage.
6. We are required to collect a Municipality Tourism Tax for all guests 13 years or older. The value of the tax may change in the future (but as of 2026 it was €2 Euros per person per day). More details will be provided in our emails to you.
If that is OK with you please feel welcome to book our property!
Both are typical Madeiran stone cottages converted from older structures. They are located on a cliff overlooking the beautiful Atlantic Ocean in sunny Calheta.
The CASA MASSAPEZ has two bedrooms (or more correctly, one-and-a-half bedrooms as the one bedroom is also the access to the bottom of the house). On the bottom of the cottage is a cozy comfortable living room area with its own kitchenette. A shower bathroom is also available. Note: to get to the bedroom areas in the cottage you need to climb up a short flight of steps to the top floor.
The cottage provides barbecue facilities with a large terrace overlooking the pool and the sea. There is also ample garden space with awesome sea views.
The greatest feature of the area in which the cottage is located is the beautiful greenery typical of a rural village setting, the grape vines, banana trees, vegetable patches, and the awesome blue sea beyond.
We believe the cottages are in a veritable “sun-trap” and enjoy warm weather for most of the day. In our opinion, of-course, the weather is also one of the best you can find on the island.
The swimming pool available on the property is made available for guests from both cottages to use. Please be aware of this: the pool is shared by the guests of both the one-bedroomed and two-bedroomed cottages.
The two cottages are perched on a cliff in an area called "Massapez" that is part of “Loreto” in the municipality of Calheta. It lies just after the spectacular amphitheatre village area of Arco da Calheta and just before the quaint villa of central Calheta itself.
To take in the best that Madeira has to offer and to enjoy the many facilities it offers we recommend strongly that you hire a car.
Facilities such as a supermarkets, restaurants, chemist, views and starting points for levada walks are perhaps a little too far away to be had by foot.
Having said that, there are a lot of niches, paths or “veredas” through terraced cultivated plots of land all around the cottage to enjoy long healthy sojourns by foot or without a car. Albeit that these are mostly privately owned properties.
The climb to the top of the mountain can be done in one or two hours, and a walk down to the beach may take another hour or so too. But by car it is about five minutes away.
Typical and traditional mini-markets, snack-bars and bars are also in the vicinity. But it is a rural location. Driving instructions, and how to get there is provided for upon confirmation of reservations.
A couple IMPORTANT NOTES to consider before booking our cottage:
1. It is not recommended to stay here without a car. Unfortunately, there is hardly no Uber or Bolt in the area. Using a taxi service is possible, but will be relatively expensive. Also, many taxi drivers will take advantage of its remote location to "get lost" finding it....
2. If you have read the reviews (about the approach by car to the property, the last 300 metres or so) the road down to the cottages can be daunting or scary if you are not a confident driver! Even more so if you arrive at night. The road is very narrow and windy. In parts, it seems to hang off a precipice on the side of the hill. The reward for completing the drive down the steep road is enjoying grand sea views and panoramic vistas. Not to mention having that great Madeira experience of living on a steep rock in the middle of the Atlantic ocean!
3. This is a working area of local farmers in a rural setting. Some of the working farming neighbours have chickens. Others may have goats or other livestock. They also keep dogs and cats. Animals like these can make noises. It is rare for our guests to complain about the animal noises though. Most guests choose to stay in independent cottages and homes like those found on this platform because they want to experience the real Madeira.
4. Also, we do ask our guests, to respect the farmer's properties and not take vegetables or fruits from their farms.
5. Most of our guests can self-check-in. We provide an email with instructions on how to get to open the door of your cottage.
6. We are required to collect a Municipality Tourism Tax for all guests 13 years or older. The value of the tax may change in the future (but as of 2026 it was €2 Euros per person per day). More details will be provided in our emails to you.
If that is OK with you please feel welcome to book our property!
Amenities at 2 Bedroom Rural Cottage in sunny Calheta with shared pool, WIFI, BBQ, Sea View
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Madeira District
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
This property is absolutely stunning! We had an awful experience travelling from the UK to Madeira due to the weather. We were unable to land and ended up spending an unplanned (and very stressful) night in Lanzarote. We communicated our disruption to Jorge who was very understanding. We arrived a day late but finding the property was fairly simple if you follow the instructions provided (google maps took us to below the property, and the parking space is fine also. When we arrived at the property our moods were instantly transformed. It is stunning, in my opinion the photos do not do it justice. The flora and views surrounding you are breath taking. The pool and outdoor space is just what we needed to get our spirits back for our adventure in Madeira. The property itself is spacious, clean and has a homely rustic feel. Everything you would need is there. We are a young, active couple and enjoyed exploring the local area. It is steep uphill in places, and the steps are also steep, but we loved this! There is a shop, restaurant and a bar located close by. But I have to recommend Bar Massapez. This place made our evenings, a local vibe with a wonderful BBQ on Friday A car is recommended to make the most of Madeira, the villa is in a very good location for days out. There is a lot of wildlife and insects around the villa The only slight -ve was a dog that squealed sometimes in the night, but a poncha and ear plugs solved this. We are also used to a dog that barks!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2022
Mooie vakantiewoning met prachtig zwembad en mooi uitzicht. Het zwembad deel je wel met een andere vakantiewoning maar dat is prima. Meer dan voldoende ligbedden. De weg naar de locatie is wel spannend. Een echte Madeira Road.
Het huis is groot genoeg en voorzien met alles wat je nodig hebt. Leuke authentieke details.
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2020
We had an enjoyable stay at Casa do masapez. Best view, clean swimming pool and a quiet sleep in a traditional madeiran cottage. I recommend this acomodation
6 / 10Average·Sep 2021
Toen wij aankwamen moesten we goed kijken naar de locatie, pittige route. Zeker een auto huren met een goede motor en remmen. we werden door de huiskeeper geholpen die niet goed engels sprak maar wel erg vriendelijk! Bepaalde dingen zijn niet voorzien, 1 handoek per gast, sommige keukenswaren niet, alle pannen waren beschadigd, geen kussens of luchtbedjes voor het zwembad.
Wanneer je een zachte slaper bent dan moet je niet uitgaan van een zachte nachtrust, wij hebben oke geslapen!! Veel ongedierte in het huisje, inrichting van het huisje was wel erg sfeervol, je rook dat het wel oud was.
( De oude vibes)
Veder moderne badkamer, schoon zwembad en rust!
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