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Reviews of Calheta Glamping Pods - Nature Retreat

Caminho dos Serrões 193, 9370-240 Calheta, Portugal

#1 of 7 hotels in Calheta

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 146 hotel reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    9.3

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  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    10
    Wonderful stay at the Pods
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The accommodation is on the pricey side but it was a "treat" during our stay and it was well worth it!

    The place is absolutely gorgeous and the views are stunning. We had a wonderful 3 night stay which was by far the highlight of our 2 week vacation in Madeira. I would recommend this place to everyone who's looking for a quiet stay away from the towns and cities.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    10
    Would be back.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Bungalow
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If you get bad weather it may ruin the view but you can’t effect that

    View is lovely. Staff is amazing. Pods are just what you need them to be.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    10
    True paradise - highly recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing we did not like but I would say it would be difficult to access without a car as it is up quite a steep road

    Everything! The views , the surrounding nature. The helpful hosts. The added touch of a bag of fresh bread for each pod every morning. Great location for exploring the south of the island , although in all honesty the north is equally as accessible from Calheta. Calheta itself has a lovely beach and promenade area with a good variety of restaurants with chilled beach vibes. The kids loved the pool on site ❤️

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    9.0
    Views and tranquility
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    A little more hooks for clothes or towels would be handy inside the pods. Be mindful that it is much more chilly up on the mountain vs down by the water so bring warm clothes if you go in pre-or post season. The road up to the glamping is very steep and narrow, this is not something Carla can do anything about of course but good to be aware of if you are an insecure driver.

    I loved my stay here! The view is incredible and Carla was very welcoming and helpful. The place is maintained with a lot of care and the garden / flowers look amazing. Great that there is a laundry machine to use and some basic supplies/honesty bar. Also very nice to have the bread in the morning (although a little but much for 1 person).

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    10
    100% Relax
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We are here for the second time, so we love everything about this place. They have 2 new pods and the road to the place is also recently built with new asphalt 👍🏼 Amazing view, good location near Calheta Beach with a supermarket and a lot of restaurants, fresh bread every morning, parking, garden, comfortable kitchen with nespresso coffee machine, washing machine, porch with hammock

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    9.0
    A real recharge to the batteries. Simple and perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The peace and quiet. The view from the bed!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    10
    The most romantic place I have ever seen ❤️
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Fresh bread was a very nice surprise but the most impressive thing is the pod and the view worth million dollars!!!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    10
    One of the best unique stays
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing at all!

    How responsive the staff were with any queries, fresh bread in the morning & close to Calhetta beach which is one of the few sandy beaches in Madeira. You can see the sunrise & sunset from the balcony, their kitchenette has pretty much everything you need to cook with a fridge/freezer too!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There isn't much space to cook but it's suitable for a short stay.

    It's a very beautiful place, surrounded by nature and far away from traffic noise! All you can hear is the sound of frogs and birds. Our stay has been amazing, and the freshly baked bread each morning was a pleasant treat.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    9.0
    Very peaceful and relaxing place to stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were there during the most rainy season so trying to dry clothes and shoes on the covered deck didn't work out too well as the rain moved very sideways.

    There was plenty of fresh bread provided in the morning. Some jam,butter, and coffee was provided on the first day as well

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    quite small

    We liked the place, garden, flowers, view, ...

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing i did not like was the fact that it was quite damp. The bed sit was full of mold and stank of damp. We had to sleep the other way around to be able to sleep. I understand this is a cabin and its quite a wet area but you shouldnt have those issues on places like this.

    Great location and stunning views. Also you have all you need.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2024

    10
    Excellent stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The amazing view

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Bungalow
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful view, calm and serene place to stay. I really enjoyed waking up here, watching the sun rise behind the mountain and having some breakfast on the balcony. The bed was great, slept very well. Very clean place and lovely host.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 November 2023

    9.0
    Amazing, would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The AC was powered by loud motors under the terrace which was sometimes interrupting the amazing and calm atmosphere. But it was not much of an issue.

    The accommodation was very nice and clean. We had a nice view and the terrace was very big. We also appreciated that we received fresh bread every morning. There was also a washing machine which was very convenient.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2023

    10
    What an amazing experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would be helpful to have better signs for the directions. Also, just a heads up that the road to the pods is quite steep, but that’s something you get used to when in Madeira 🙂

    Oh my, this was an amazing experience, really! We cut our last day in half so we could come back early and actually enjoy the most incredible views. I could stay for another week or two or more just to enjoy the views and the comfort ♥️. The pods are set in a beautiful garden, you have everything you need to make your stay comfortable. They provide complementary bread in the morning and there is a small “self-service shop” where you can buy some food and drinks, there is also a washing machine available, oh and a pool 😍.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2023

    9.0
    very lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    nothing

    very nice place on top of a mountain, the park is really cute. The view is amazing. The climate inside is easy to remote with the airco system, overal nice place!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2023

    8.0
    Beautiful pods, equipped with the essentials and a stunning view on the terrace. Friendly hosts!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    During the serious storm from last week it was a bit scary staying in a cabin so high up, although there's not much anybody can do about that. The road to the accommodation is quite a while from the rest of "civilization", and the last part of the road isn't in good condition (dirt road) so I did damage my rental car a bit trying to climb the hill and in the meantime avoiding potholes. I did experience bad weather most of the days up in the cabin, while further below in the village 'Calheta' the weather seemed to be much more stable and with less rain. That could be because of the altitude/geographical location of the cabin - or could just be bad luck of course.

    Beautiful pods, equipped with the essentials and a stunning view on the terrace. They provided some bread (free of charge) every morning, which was a nice surprise. Parking spot was always available and wifi was working great. The person on site, as well as the host (I contacted her via booking with some questions) were super friendly and helpful, and also responded immediately. The cabin is rather small but has everything you need, the terrace/deck outside is rather large. The hammock (although I wasn't able to use it a lot) is a very cozy place to chill and read a bit. Perfect if you want to get away to enjoy nature and the quit. My friend (the local cow) in front of my cabin was a nice companion to greet me in the mornings :)

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2023

    10
    Peaceful nature retreat
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    This place is truly a little piece of paradise. The beautiful garden and great view of the surrounding area make it a very special place. Our stay here was the perfect relaxing ending to our vacation. Bonus points for the hammock! Before we got there we were afraid that they would have been affected by the wildfires that broke out in the area shortly before our visit, but fortunately the property and its immediate surroundings were spared.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pretty high up the hill. Can’t flush toilet paper, so a little awkward for longer stay. Made it work.

    Beautiful place and views. Loved the hammock.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2023

    9.0
    Very relaxing and lovely stay - totally recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Sea View
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We know it's not the owner's fault, but the last bit of road to access the accomodation was very difficult (very steep and gravel). The space on the pods is quite limited, so it can become a bit busy if you have big luggage.

    The view and surroundings were very beautiful and extremely peaceful, perfect to relax and enjoy the nature. The pod was super well equipped (air conditioning, coffee machine, kitchen utensils, first aid kit ...) and it was very clean. The spacious balcony on the pod was very pleasant to relax and spend time outdoors. The exterior space where the pods were located was very nicely decorated and all the pods were distant enough so we could have privacy. There was also a washing machine available for everybody. We really enjoyed the treat of having fresh bread everyday, in the morning. We absolutely loved the 9 days we spent on the pod! :)

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The way up to reach it was rather tricky as one road was under maintenance and the other partially gravel on the last very steep part.

    Cool concept with the pods which are well equipped and in a really quiet area with a wonderful view.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2023

    10
    Absolutely Beautiful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The view was absolute incredible… And the pods are very good equipped.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2023

    10
    Wish we had booked to stay for longer
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property is sensational. It’s the perfect little oasis of peace up in the hills of Calheta.

    Stayed in August 2023

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