Beachfront vacation rentals in Gaula

Stunning incredible place. Even better than the photos. Beautiful gardens, stunning location. 10/10 wish I could go back.

We felt completely comfortable in Ana's apartment. The apartment is very spacious, nicely decorated, super equipped and very clean. Ana greeted us in a very friendly way and provided us with all the important information. She was also available at any time and very quick to respond. Madalena do Mar is a quiet little place and was the ideal starting point for us for our tours to the west or north. But Funchal is also within easy reach. In the village itself there are good restaurants and you can walk wonderfully directly along the sea. The view from the living room window to the sea was particularly beautiful at all times. We would always spend our vacation in Ana's apartment again and there is a clear recommendation from us for this accommodation. Best regards, Andrea

Our stay at Cais Dos Anjos was exceptional, exceeding all expectations! This was far more than just a place to stay; it was a truly immersive experience. The property is uniquely steeped in culture, offering a sense of charm and character making it unforgettable. The surroundings were breathtaking, with stunning views and serene landscapes that felt like a dream. Every detail of the stay reflected care and thoughtfulness, ensuring comfort while also creating a deep connection to the location's rich heritage. What truly set this stay apart was the hosts hospitality- welcoming, attentive, and genuinely invested in making our visit memorable. Joana went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect, sharing local insights and stories that added even more depth to our experience. If you're looking for more than just accommodation but an adventure into local landscapes, culture, and exceptional hospitality, this is the place is the place to be. Highly recommended!

In 2017, we had an amazing short break in Madeira and stayed at Casa Betty. This year, we couldn’t resist and booked it again. I highly recommend both our host Betty and her spacious, beautiful, and very well-equipped apartment. Betty’s helpful manuals and quick responses to our questions made our stay a breeze. We booked the airport transfers with Flavio, who Betty recommended, and they were perfect. We spent a lot of time on the huge balcony, watching the ocean with an espresso or glass of wine in hand. A big thank you, Betty! Keep welcoming tourists to this beautiful island. We’ll definitely be back!

Raquel is a brilliant host. She really took care of us - so flexible, accommodating, and kind. We could tell she just wanted us to have a good time. Her apartment is so beautiful, spacious and clean. It’s a very safe and well located apartment, just a 15 min walk or 5 min drive into town. We loved having breakfast / a night cap on the balcony. Bolt drivers have no problem finding the place. My only note is the hot water takes a couple mins to warm up but once it gets going it’s great. Raquel, thanks so much again for having us, you and your place made this trip all the more special.

Unique, beautiful place! We had bad luck with the weather, so we could use the garden less. Despite that, we still enjoyed it. Everything was present in the small but nice fishing house. Also for our two year old daughter! For good food, you don't have to go far: A pipa was our favorite.

We absolutely loved our stay at the Woodlovers property. It was clean, beautiful, private, quiet, and an oasis from home while on vacation for 10 days in Madeira. Our hosts were so communicative. We felt well guided before, during and after. Thank you for all the recos. Wouldn’t reco a better stay while visiting this beautiful island.

One of our best AirBnBs ever. Exactly as advertise, Sofia's place is large, comfortable and beautifully situated. Jardim do Mar is our favourite spot on our favorite island. Would return to Sofia's place again and again - unfortunately next year renovation is planned but the current house is wonderful. Sofia is extremely helpful and responsive - I don't remember ever waiting more than 15 mins for a response. Our 5 weeks stay flew by. Highest level of recommendation.

We had a wonderful holiday. The flat is very clean, comfortable, quiet and cozy with beautiful views and within easy reach from amenities. Iri is a great host. Very helpful and responds promptly. We would definitely go back.

This stay at Annikka's place was a great experience. The apartment is in a great location, which allowed to be less than an hour's drive from all the activities of the island (car rental highly recommended, see mandatory). The area is quiet and the apartment has ocean views even from the bed when you wake up! It is rare to find an available space in the private parking lot of the residence if you want to park in the evening, however we have always found a place on the surrounding streets as the host had explained (in front of the Baia Azul hotel for example). Everything is well equipped and the instructions were very clear, we recommend this listing without hesitation! Laura & Rio

We thoroughly our stay. Mariana and Miguel provided a warm and informative welcome with helpful recommendations and insights. Lots of comfortable outdoor lounging areas situated to take in the beautiful ocean vista. Parking was onsite and easily accessible. All aspects of the property were very clean. Bed was remarkably large and comfortable. We would definitely stay again.

Ronaldo greeted us when we arrived, they were very responsive and even sent local recommendations like restaurants and activities. The apartment was ideal, it was spotless, the scenery was amazing and it was even bigger than the pictures. The amenities within the apartment were great, everything we needed was there. A laundry room with detergent and cleaning supplies was available in the apartment, kitchen tools were available for us to use and so much more. The location was great, only about 5-10 minutes from Funchal’s centre and in close proximity to hikes which we loved. Overall we felt very safe and we enjoyed every minute of our stay.

Friendly welcome to an amazing apartment- it's as good as it looks! Highly recommend.

What a view! Amazing. During the colder months, I highly recommend paying to have the pool heated (30 euro/day). Once the water warmed up, we used it every day and it was comfortable even when the weather was cold. There were plenty of extra towels. We also enjoyed the pool table and ping pong. House also has easy access to hiking paths (one trail passes immediately behind villa). The few drawbacks of the villa were limited seating in living room (an additional small sofa and some end tables would help for groups of 4+), kitchen has a full set of dishes but not quite enough for two meals (i.e., ran out of plates if some were still in dishwasher from the prior meal) and, for us, the clothes dryer was broken (hopefully will be fixed soon). None of these distracted from the chance to enjoy breakfast on such a patio. Orlanda was very responsive and even met us in town to show us the way.

Everything went smoothly, as described and instructed. The host was very helpful and flexible. For example, he agreed to a later checkout. Parking is a bit difficult due to few parking spaces in the neighborhood parking lot. There wasn't always space. On the other hand, there is public parking nearby for €6.5 per night.

We stayed for 5 days here. My kids loved the planes flying past the house, nice walk to santa cruz , sunny patio to enjoy lunch & drinks. No major issues for us , we will definitely look to come back here!

My friend and I used this jeep for the last four days and it gave so much freedom! Madeira is great to drive around and you can stay wherever you want with this jeep. Everything you need is included and the host was always very quickly in responding, for example advices to camp.

We really chose a fantastic apartment here! It's just like it looks in the photos and the description is accurate. If you want an apartment just outside the city centre, in a quieter neighbourhood (São Martinho), that has unbelievably stunning views of the hills, sparkling lights and the ocean, this is the one. The road is a dead end so there are no revving motorbikes or cars, only in the distance the typical barking dogs of Madeira. Going to sleep at night and waking up to this view was a stunner! We were there for one week and had everything we needed to make meals, watch TV and comfortably get ready (two of us). There are 3 balconies and 2 ways to get to the home. Be prepared to climb and descend hills if you don't have a car! But this is part of the experience. An added bonus was on-property cat, Hippie, who you get to feed and cuddle outside every day. She was such a sweetheart! Leonor is also one of the most proactive communicators on AirBnB. We had such a wonderful experience.

The condo is just as described and has an awesome view of the sunrise and moonrise. Hearing the waves crashing just below was soothing, even when it was stormy outside. We found it to be close enough to all the places we wanted to go with a rental car. We went into Funchal numerous times, did a jeep tour with a levada walk, a whale/dolphin watching tour where we saw some pilot whales, drove to the east side where we saw some spectacular views from the cliffs and tried for sunrise at Pico de Arreiro but it was too windy and rainy to see anything. The bed was very comfortable and the shower was great!

Nuno’s home was simply amazing. He met us at check in and walked us through the home. It was well equipped with everything we might possibly need - kitchen well stocked, movies and games for the kids, everything ready for the baby. The home is perhaps the cleanest and most well-maintained of all the places we have stayed over the years. The views were incredible and we all enjoyed sitting by the pool. Nuno sent us recommendations for restaurants and activities and was ver accommodating throughout. This place is a gem!

Very pleasant stay, the house was spotless. You will have a private pool and a beautiful view of the valley and the sea. The beds were very comfortable, no amenities to say. We are very happy and we are thinking of coming back to Madeira.

Lauren’ and Andre’s place is a great find. Right next to the promenade and close to restaurants and cafes you have the capability of finding some rest with a great view from the roof terrace. It’s very easy to communicate with the hosts and the surroundings are great as well! Thank you for the great stay!

We had the best time staying at the Crystal house. Fatima was an incredibly friendly host who welcomed us personally and gave us privacy during our stay. She even brought us Madeiran wine and bananas from the garden. The space is big enough for 2 persons, especially with the royal terrace and balcony looking over the valley and the ocean! This was exceptional! The road in front of the house is not extremely busy, but the cars are loud sometimes. The kitchen is not very big, but it has the basics and is good enough for simple dinners. The bathroom is also quite small, but it’s clean and well equipped. The location on the island was ideal for us! You can drive to the highlights quite easily, while still enoying the local atmosphere from Madeira. Muito obrigado Fatima! It was amazing!

We had a lovely time staying at the property! The view is simply outstanding and Rosa's welcome was super warm and friendly! She gave us many tips for the area, excursions and the island in general. Thanks very much again!