Quinta Das Eiras

We stayed here for our last tow nights of a hplida walking on Funchal . A hire car is needed to get to the place. We stayed in one of the cabins on stilts, however it was attached to another cabin, and the bottom of both cabins was enclosed as storage aea, meaning that we had nowhere outside to sit when it was raining (most of the other cabins had a patio area under the cabin. Basic cooking equipment is included, and a TV- no reception, with a few DVD's - only 2 werent damaged or missing. We had issues with no hot water, which we had to rectify ourselves as the owner was away. This meant that everytime we wanted hot water - to shower or wash dishes or for heating - we had to traverse the ladder opening up to the cabin to reset the boiler. plenty of hot water when this was done, but not ideal. As such it was cold in the mornings (8 degrees). Also no beach, nor pool, nor wifi - Airbnb description needs updating. The bed was comfy, the owner friendly, lovely gardens, and it is only a 20 minute drive to Pico Ariero to watch sunrise. This chalet at 56 euros per night was more expensive than the lovely 4 star hotels we had been staying in with b&b service. It's got potenial to be lovely but isn't quite there yet.

We book the place 3 month ago and today they canceled our booking just 3 days before arriving without any explanation or try to find a solution for us! Don't go there unless you are OK to have to find a last minute solution to enjoy your holiday!!

While the gearbox and brakes on our rental car worked hard to take us up here it was oh so worth the effort. We arrived late at night and were met by the owner (?) who checked us in and brought us to our beautiful cabins in the sky and proved to be a useful source of local knowledge! Walking into these cosy spaces is quite a wow factor. They are beautiful, complete with a little kitchen, bathroom. In daylight the morning after we got to thoroughly explore this perfectly landscaped place and take a dip in the garden pool. Although we were just staying one night this proved to be a highlight of our time in Madeira.