Juan our host was very welcoming and helpful and made us feel at home. The property is exactly as shown in the pictures. The location perched high on a hill overlooking the ocean was idyllic. Garden area was very peaceful, surrounded by banana and fruit trees. Fresh eggs for breakfast from the chicken coop was a nice bonus. We had the one bedroom apartment. The rooms were clean, bed was comfortable and shower had great water pressure and plenty of hot water. Parking available on street or in small lot a minute walk away. Nice restaurant Dos Amigos is a 8-10 minute walk. If you want to walk to town it’s a 10 minute steep walk down but a difficult walk coming back uphill suggest to drive if your seniors. Overall a fantastic stay and we were so happy to have booked this lovely property.

Stayed in May 2024

Everything was great. :)

Everything was amazing! The host, the house, the city and that garden (with banana trees, vegetable, fruits, palms, sooo many flowers) and the view, everything was perfect!

Stayed in May 2024

Maybe a cutting board...funny isn't it?

Endless kind hospitality: Catia and Juan are very sweet people. We were welcomed with chilled water, a bottle of red wine and a huge fruit bowl. And the farewell was made memorable with a delicious cake. Unforgettable view, large terrace with jacuzzi and deckchairs. Quiet environment. The beach and shopping are a few minutes away. A quiet little town, almost always with sunshine and wonderful sunsets. An excellent dinner with sundowners at the Sol Poente restaurant. The apartment is excellently equipped with everything, including a comfortable double bed. Kitchen is perfect. The price-value ratio is excellent.

Stayed in April 2024

I liked everything there very much.

Very comfortable, spacious, fully equipped, clean house with wonderful views over Ponta do Sol. Amazing hosts. Fruits and vegetables straight from the garden. Big terrace. Walking distance to the beach and town. The best place!!!

Stayed in April 2024

Everything was perfect! The hosts were really kind, the apartment was big, well equipped and very clean! The views from the huge balcony were amazing and the hot tub was a bonus! Great stay!

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing

What a magical location, set amongst a banana plantation and with spectacular views. The owners were on hand if needed and made you feel at home. It was a really relaxing place to stay. It’s about a ten minute walk to the bottom of the hill where most of the restaurants are located. The kitchen was well equipped if you wanted to cook. There’s a lovely huge veranda and also a hot tub.

Stayed in February 2024

Communication with the host was pleasant; Juan was set to greet us upon our arrival. While street parking is an option, there's also a small parking about 30 meters away in a nearby side street. Juan and Catia's property isn't directly accessible from the road; you have to descend about 20 steps. We had opted for the top apartment, Encanto do Sol II. Below it sits Juan and Catia's residence, with another holiday apartment, Encanto do Sol I, adjacent. Following a tour of the house and its large terrace, Juan promptly led us to his own garden. He enthusiastically shared about his bananas, papayas, and chickens, even allowing us to pick eggs or other produce for our use. Additionally, he provided ample tips for our visit to Madeira. Encanto do Sol II is a charming, well-kept, and spacious apartment that, due to its location, feels more akin to a detached bungalow. Privacy abounds, and access to the owner's garden is available through an unlocked door in the fence, next to the jacuzzi. Besides the jacuzzi, the terrace boasts a barbecue (charcoal provided) and comfortable garden furniture. Indoors, a well-equipped kitchen-living (complete with an LCD TV, WiFi, oven, microwave, washing machine, and fridge with large freezer) awaits. There's unfortunately no dishwasher or air conditioning, but this was unnecessary in January. Upon arrival in the living room, a large bowl of fruit, a bottle of wine, and a liqueur greeted us warmly. The bedroom features high-quality beds and mattresses, complemented by abundant natural light streaming in through two large windows, both fitted with mosquito nets and easily darkened with curtains and shutters. At the opposite end of the house lies the bathroom boasting a delightful shower with a view. Upon our departure, we were gifted a delicious homemade Bolo de Mel, making our farewell all the more bittersweet...

Stayed in February 2024

our stay was too short :)

Everything is true - amazing garden, great views, good location. Thank you!

Stayed in November 2023

Very quiet surroundings in a beautiful garden with views. The owners really make you feel at home.

Stayed in November 2023

During our stay at Encanto do Sol in Madeira, Juan and Catia, our wonderful hosts, made our experience truly exceptional. Their warmth and hospitality were evident in every aspect of our stay. Notably, Juan's gesture of allowing us to freely pick fruits and vegetables from their garden, along with the delight of collecting freshly laid eggs from their chickens, added an extra layer of charm to our visit. The house itself, Encanto do Sol, stands out as one of the most beautiful places we've ever had the pleasure of staying in. However, what truly took our breath away was the panoramic view of the entire bay. Waking up to such a breathtaking sight every morning was a privilege, and we often found ourselves savoring aperitifs on the terrace, surrounded by the lush beauty of the garden. Speaking of the garden, it's a magical place in its own right. From the banana grove to the various other plants, it added to the overall enchantment of the property. It's a serene oasis where you can unwind and connect with nature. One of the practical advantages of Encanto do Sol is its convenient location. The charming village and the beautiful beach are just a 10-minute stroll away. This accessibility made our daily explorations effortless, yet we were always excited to return to the comfort of Encanto do Sol at the end of the day. During our stay, we used the house as our base to explore the entire island, and it proved to be an excellent choice. Should we have the opportunity to return to Madeira, there's no doubt in our minds that we would choose Encanto do Sol again. It's a place that captures the essence of Madeira's beauty and hospitality. Lastly, it's worth mentioning that the house is equipped with everything you could possibly need for a pleasant stay. From well-appointed rooms to a fully equipped kitchen, it's a home away from home.

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing. Maybe our stay was too short. We would like to return.

The location of penzion is exceptional, great garden, great view to valey, very nice owner. Ponta do Sol is convenient place for trips in Madeira.

Stayed in June 2023

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Fantastic view, excellent hosts with unforgettable hospitality and a great and clean apartment!

Stayed in July 2023

Need a car to stay as location is pretty remote.

private entrance, garden and proximity distance to small rocky beach.

Stayed in June 2023

Everything was wonderful. Catia met us and helped with parking, showed the house and made us feel as at home. The house has a charming garden with great view and places for the rest and breakfast, everything was fresh and clean and made for your comfortable staying. Catia is great host and her house is the place where you want to return as soon as possible.

Stayed in April 2023

Comfortable accommodations, instantly felt at home. Access to beautiful gardens and fresh produce. Proximity to town. Rocked to sleep by the sound of the ocean.

Stayed in March 2023

Really nothing to dislike about this place.

Absolutely amazing stay! Everything about this place is special: outstanding hosts and reception, paradise view with palms and ocean, chill and sunny location. We would definitely want to stay again and longer.

Stayed in March 2023

All was very impressive

Thé expérience was wonderful. The place was peaceful, rooms big and comfortable, perfectly equipped. Great view and vast terraces. The owners are approaching their work with passion and dedication. They have high working ethics and are very inspiring. It is possible to hike a lot, there is accès to two trails from the town. We are grateful for this stay and hope more people will benefit from this lovely place.

Stayed in March 2023

The location and house were amazing! Cátia and Juan are very friendly and helpfull. We had a great week in Encanto do Sol.

Stayed in February 2023

We don’t have anything negative to say. We would suggest a TV upgrade to a smart TV improve the facilities so that guests can access & use technology

We loved our tranquil & relaxing stay at Encanto do Sol which is situated in a banana plantation. I would highly recommend the property. Lots of space to relax and enjoy alfresco dining. Amazing views. We enjoyed eating produce from the veg garden

Stayed in January 2023

For people who have difficulties with walking up and down stairs we do not recommend this house, the street is quite steep and the stair from the street to the house is steep, narrow and made with high steps.

Comfortable, modern and clean house. Nice terrace with seats, tables, stretchers, jacuzzi, view to the ocean and mountains. Very friendly and helpful hosts. The place is next to perfect.

Stayed in December 2022

Nothing

Catia's apartment was perfect for our stay - it was spacious, the kitchen was well equipped for cooking and the garden was amazing! The terrace linked to apartment felt private and you also have access to other shared areas to relax with a view. Its a short walk down to Ponto Do Sol where there are a few cafes/restaurants.

Stayed in November 2022

None, everything is great. Warning for weak drivers: access via a steep, winding, busy road, as in most places in Madeira

The apartment is situated on a slope, like most houses in Madeira. From our apartment with a garden there was a fantastic view of the bay and the ocean at the foot of a high cliff and of the city climbing over it. An unforgettable view both in full sun and at sunset. There are narrow steps to the apartment from the road. Great hosts Catia and Juan helped us bring home our heavy luggage. The car can be parked for free on a busy road next to the property or in a small parking lot above the house. The apartment consists of a living room with kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. There is everything you need. In the living room there is a fold-out sofa, TV, small table, table with chairs, fully equipped kitchen: dishes, cups, glasses, cutlery, pots, bowls, bowls, a set of kitchen knives, scissors, toaster, microwel, 4-burner gas cooker with oven, coffee machine overflow coffee maker, coffee capsule maker, large fridge freezer, washing machine. There are also cleaning products, a dishwasher, washing liquid. The bathroom has a large, comfortable shower, sink and toilet. We had everything! The bedroom has a large comfortable double bed, a wardrobe with hangers and drawers, a chest of drawers with a mirror, bedside tables with lamps. Flowers, decorations, paintings everywhere. On the terrace, a table with two chairs, a clothes dryer, two sunbeds, a bench for sitting, a huge pouf, a small table, and in the garden below two more sunbeds, a bench, a table, and an umbrella. At the end of the path in the garden, there are deckchairs, a table, a bench again - there is a place to rest after intensive sightseeing. Fruits, mineral water and Madeira wine were waiting for us to welcome us.

Stayed in September 2022

the steps

the facilities, especially the outdoor areas

Stayed in October 2022

The beds were for us personally a little bit too hard.

Beautiful, cosy place in the middle of banana plants and amazing view over Ponta do Sol and the ocean. Ponta da Sol has some very good restaurants. The weather was very good in Ponta do Sol - more sun hours than e.g. in the North or Funchal area. Around 10min walk to the beach (downhill). The hosts are very nice and helpful and generously provide bananas, mangos and other fruit from their own garden. There is a small supermarket in walking distance which offers everything we needed including fresh bread and coffee. Great and central location to reach the north and south part of Madeira - rental car is highly recommended.

Stayed in September 2022