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The 10 Best Holiday Rentals in Santa Cruz, Portugal

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Set within 1.2 km of Palmeiras Beach and 18 km of Marina do Funchal in Santa Cruz, Villas Madalena Chalets vista mar cWiFi features accommodation with seating area. There is a private entrance at the holiday home for the convenience of those who stay. The holiday home offers sea views, a terrace, and free WiFi is available throughout the property.

The owners were very kind and made sure I was happy with everything . I will definitely be going back and will recommend the chalet to my friends

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9.1
Superb
183 reviews
Price from
£64
per night

Situated in Santa Cruz and only 2.1 km from Reis Magos Beach, Vilas Mediterrâneo features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. With garden views, this accommodation provides a balcony. The villa has family rooms.

The Vila was very close to the airport and it was a quick drive to Funchal. The Vilas are very clean and had all the basic needs provided for you, like kitchenware, towels and toilet paper. All pictures of the Vilas are exactly what you see, spacious bedrooms, balcony off every room, beautiful view of the ocean, and a safe quiet area. They even set up to have a cleaning lady come to the vilas twice a week to clean, change towels, take out the trash and give you more toilet paper. Owner has very quick response time (even given the 5 hour difference. We had notify the property owner, prior to our stay,the arrival time of our flight. As a follow up email, we were also given a number to call when we were 10-15 minutes away from the Vila. The owner was already on site as we arrived by taxi. Owners were quick to respond to all emails and questions. Overall we would highly recommend a stay a the Vila and will book our future trip at this place.

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9.1
Superb
214 reviews
Price from
£194
per night

Palmeiras Beach is 1.3 km from the holiday home, while Marina do Funchal is 18 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport, 5 km from Isaac Villa in Santa Cruz.

Spaciousness and views over the sea. Ideal for families and those who like plane spotting.

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9.6
Exceptional
10 reviews
Price from
£183
per night

Kora Home, a property with a terrace, is set in Santa Cruz, 18 km from Marina do Funchal, 24 km from Santana's traditional houses, as well as 29 km from Girao Cape. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 700 metres from Palmeiras Beach.

Two bathrooms made the apartment very comfortable for a family. Good location and a parking space in a garage. Very nice apartment. Highly recommended.

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9.8
Exceptional
25 reviews
Price from
£124
per night

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Sun Hill Apartment is situated in Santa Cruz. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the apartment free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.6 km from Palmeiras Beach.

The hosts were so welcoming and accessible! Loved it!

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9.7
Exceptional
27 reviews
Price from
£80
per night

Located in Santa Cruz and only 20 km from Santana's traditional houses, Quinta Meneses provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. This recently renovated holiday home is located 23 km from Marina do Funchal and 34 km from Girao Cape. The property is non-smoking and is set 18 km from Palheiro Gardens.

We liked everything about Quinta Meneses. Berta welcomed us very warmly even if we arrived very late at night. It was magical to arrive in her beautiful house nested in a great garden. The house was extremely clean and cosy. We wish we had stayed more and hope to be back some day! Thank you Berta!

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9.5
Exceptional
21 reviews

Boasting quiet street views, Moradia Casa Feliz offers accommodation with barbecue facilities and a patio, around 2.6 km from Palmeiras Beach. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the holiday home free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is set 20 km from Marina do Funchal.

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9.4
Superb
12 reviews
Price from
£302
per night

Solar da Fontinha by An Island Apart is set in Santa Cruz, 18 km from Marina do Funchal, 23 km from Santana's traditional houses, and 29 km from Girao Cape. It is situated 200 metres from Palmeiras Beach and features free WiFi.

Location excellent. Well presented apartment, very good size rooms, and the little extras like iron, board washing up power for laundry. Gel in bathroom. Was missing the travel cot we requested but we managed without. Overall clean just misses a little bits we would definitely return

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9
Superb
7 reviews
Price from
£360
per night

The 2-bedroom holiday home features a living room with a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 2 bathrooms with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

-Comfy beds ! -2 bathrooms -Rooftop -Close to the ocean/center -Private parking spot -Towels -Laundry

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9.5
Exceptional
11 reviews
Price from
£119
per night

Set in Santa Cruz and only 14 km from Marina do Funchal, Gaula Residence by Madeira Sun Travel offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 25 km from Girao Cape, 27 km from Santana's traditional houses and 8.9 km from Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro. Madeira Botanical Garden is 12 km from the holiday home and Sao Tiago Fort is 13 km away.

Spacious, well equipped house with a huge terrace parking space (although a bit tricky to park at as it is pretty steep (as many are in Madeira))

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9.1
Superb
8 reviews
Price from
£130
per night

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  • Villas Madalena Chalets vista mar cWiFi
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 183 reviews

    Set within 1.2 km of Palmeiras Beach and 18 km of Marina do Funchal in Santa Cruz, Villas Madalena Chalets vista mar cWiFi features accommodation with seating area.

    The closeness to the airport and the view from my room was to die for.

  • Vilas Mediterrâneo
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 214 reviews

    Situated in Santa Cruz and only 2.1 km from Reis Magos Beach, Vilas Mediterrâneo features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

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  • Isaac Villa in Santa Cruz
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 10 reviews

    Set in Santa Cruz, Isaac Villa in Santa Cruz offers accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. A hot tub is available for guests.

    La maison est très agréable Literie très confortable

  • Kora Home
    Breakfast options
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 25 reviews

    Kora Home, a property with a terrace, is set in Santa Cruz, 18 km from Marina do Funchal, 24 km from Santana's traditional houses, as well as 29 km from Girao Cape.

    The host is extremely helpful. She is fully committed to her work kudos to her.

  • Sun Hill Apartment
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 27 reviews

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Sun Hill Apartment is situated in Santa Cruz. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the apartment free of charge.

    The hosts were so welcoming and accessible! Loved it!

  • Quinta Meneses
    Breakfast options
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 21 reviews

    Located in Santa Cruz and only 20 km from Santana's traditional houses, Quinta Meneses provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Amazing property, very responsive host. We highly recommend this place.

  • Moradia Casa Feliz
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 12 reviews

    Boasting quiet street views, Moradia Casa Feliz offers accommodation with barbecue facilities and a patio, around 20 km from Marina do Funchal.

    Rendezett, tiszta apartman, kényelmesen elfértünk. Minden rendben volt.

  • Solar da Fontinha by An Island Apart
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 7 reviews

    Solar da Fontinha by An Island Apart is set in Santa Cruz, 18 km from Marina do Funchal, 23 km from Santana's traditional houses, and 29 km from Girao Cape.

    Muito bem dividido limpo e organizado a zona era muito boa

These holiday rentals in Santa Cruz have options with FREE cancellation

  • Wings Apartment I by An Island Apart
    Free cancellation options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 8 reviews

    Wings Apartment I by An Island Apart is situated in Santa Cruz, 18 km from Marina do Funchal, 24 km from Santana's traditional houses, as well as 29 km from Girao Cape.

  • Varandas do Mar by An Island Apart
    Free cancellation options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 6 reviews

    Set in Santa Cruz and only 2.4 km from Reis Magos Beach, Varandas do Mar by An Island Apart offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Vista do apartamento Qualidade dele Muito confortável

  • Quinta Santo Antonio Da Serra
    Free cancellation options available
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 836 reviews

    Quinta Santo Antonio Da Serra is situated in the Madeira countryside, only 18 km from Funchal. All of the self contained apartments have a real wood fireplace and a balcony.

    the whole property is amazing, very quiet and clean.

  • Casa das Levadas Charming House
    Free cancellation options available
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 16 reviews

    Located in Santa Cruz and only 1.8 km from Palmeiras Beach, Casa das Levadas Charming House provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Le confort la tranquilité et le cadre du logement fonctionnelle

  • Apartment with garden - Casa Frangipani
    Free cancellation options available
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4 reviews

    Apartment with garden - Casa Frangipani, a property with a garden, is set in Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Reis Magos Beach, 11 km from Marina do Funchal, as well as 22 km from Girao Cape.

  • FLH Santa Cruz Triplex with Terrace
    Free cancellation options available
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 11 reviews

    Situated in Santa Cruz in the Madeira Islands region, FLH Santa Cruz Triplex with Terrace has a terrace.

    Very spacious and comfortable apartment with everything you needed.

  • Gaula Residence by Madeira Sun Travel
    Free cancellation options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 8 reviews

    Set in Santa Cruz and only 14 km from Marina do Funchal, Gaula Residence by Madeira Sun Travel offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

  • La Perle de Caniço by LovelyStay
    Free cancellation options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 6 reviews

    Situated in Santa Cruz and only 1.5 km from Reis Magos Beach, La Perle de Caniço by LovelyStay features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Highly rated holiday rentals in Santa Cruz

  • Beach House
    8.0+ review score
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 19 reviews

    Featuring a garden, private pool and sea views, Beach House is set in Santa Cruz. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

    The location was amazing. The kids loved the pool and the house was ideal for our family.

  • Duplex da Fontinha
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 35 reviews

    Offering city views, Duplex da Fontinha is an accommodation located in Santa Cruz, 18 km from Marina do Funchal and 23 km from Santana's traditional houses.

    Communication facile, logement propre et accueillant, hôte agréable !

  • Guesthouse Olival
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 12 reviews

    Situated in Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Palmeiras Beach and 15 km from Marina do Funchal, Guesthouse Olival features spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi.

    L'appartement est super bien équipé et spacieux.

  • Despertar do Sol
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 68 reviews

    Located in Santa Cruz and only 1.2 km from Palmeiras Beach, Despertar do Sol provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Completamente equipado com espaços limpos e amplos

  • Amazing SEA LIGHT Apartment, close to the beach.
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 87 reviews

    Offering garden views, Amazing SEA LIGHT Apartment, close to the beach. Is an accommodation set in Santa Cruz, 18 km from Marina do Funchal and 23 km from Santana's traditional houses.

    L’équipement complet , le wifi rapide, la propreté.

  • Central Park Sea Views
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 25 reviews

    Situated in Santa Cruz and only 2.3 km from Reis Magos Beach, Central Park Sea Views features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Perfect location, view , not noisy, car park in the garage

  • Belle Vue Résidence by Atlantic Holiday
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 16 reviews

    Set in Santa Cruz, the recently renovated Belle Vue Résidence by Atlantic Holiday offers accommodation 25 km from Girao Cape and 27 km from Santana's traditional houses.

    Very clean apartment with great location, near the airport.

  • Sea View Balcony by Madeira Sun Travel
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 23 reviews

    Set in Santa Cruz in the Madeira Islands region, Sea View Balcony by Madeira Sun Travel offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    The location, sea view + near all main attractions.

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Holiday rentals that guests love in Santa Cruz

  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 70 reviews
    A lovely traditional and spacious apartment. It was a short distance from the village, shops, restaurants and beach. Nice aerial views from the balcony.
    Steven
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £158.85
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,222 reviews
    Location. Santa Cruz is the cutest village on Madeira
    David
    Family with young children
  • 9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 38 reviews
    Beautiful villa and excellent facilities. The pool is gorgeous. The location close to the village is perfect. The villa is very spacious and clean. The neighbourhood is very quiet and peaceful. The host is very helpful and is available to provide helpful advice for in and around Madeira.
    Aakanksha
    Young couple
  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 816 reviews
    The host was very kind and helpful. Rooms were cleanThe guesthouse is located in the center of the village, on the main square. Perfect location to beach and restaurants. This is a convenient option for early departures or late arrivals as the airport can be reached in a few minutes by car. The place is absolutey different from any other and would have charm if renovated.
    Lolita Diana
    Group
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 28 reviews
    We loved the entire villa! Pool and pool house was perfect! Our favourite spot for morning coffee and evening drinks was on the terrace! Visiting the local pub for drinks and custard tarts was lovely!
    Laura
    Family with young children
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 40 reviews
    Very nice, friendly and helpful hosts, they arranged warm welcome and always helped us when needed. The place was clean and big enough for 10+ people. Great view from terrace on top of the villa, we observed arriving airplanes in the evening. Close to the highway, so easy to get around the island from this place. I'd definitely recomend!
    Michael
    Family with young children
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 30 reviews
    The villa is located in a beautiful location. It has a great host, Marta, who is happy to help when needed. I highly recommend! 
    Andrésová
    Family with young children
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 214 reviews
    Amazing brand new villas with partly ocean view! Hospitable owner Paulo. Good value for money for group of friends or family!
    olyaelle87
    Group
  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 816 reviews
    Great guest house in a nice village. You can take a swim at 100m from the guest house. 20min walk to the airport.
    Birgit.vh
    Young couple
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,119 reviews
    Near the village. Nice to walk to the beach. Dont need a car.
    Rene
    Family with young children