Intro Perfectly located to enjoy the tranquillity of the Madeira countryside, yet within easy access to facilities and the picturesque town and beach of Ponta do Sol, Casa Vista Mar is a lovely two-bedroom villa in Madeira with wonderful country and sea-views. It is the perfect place from which to either drive down to the seaside and costal villages or explore the mountains and the wonderful walking in Madeira. The beautiful views over the countryside and the sea are enjoyed from all rooms - from the spacious open plan living area with large picture windows that open to the front veranda and terrace and also from both double bedrooms, both of which have large sliding doors with juliette balconies and en-suite bathrooms. Property Description Access to Casa Vista Mar is via a half set of steps from the street level, which takes you to the gorund floor terrace. The main door on the rear of the propery opens to the hallway, form where stairs lead down to the garagem and up to the bedrooms. Ahead is the open plan living area, with large panoramic sliding doors that allow you to enjoy those wonderful views. A sitting area with flat-screen TV is complemented by a dining area and a fully equipped open-plan kitchen, along with a family bathroom. Sliding panoramic windows open to the covered front veranda with outdoor seating furniture, and front terrace with outdoor table and chairs and a portable barbecue – the perfect place to experience a little of the Madeira countryside and those amazing views. Upstairs are the wo bedrooms, both with en-suite bathrooms and both with large windows to the south and to the side. Juliette balconies allow you to enjoy the sun and the scents of the countryside. Below is the large garage, for up to two cars, where you wil find the washing machine. Bedrooms and Bathrooms Bedroom 1, 1st floor, King size bed (1,80 wide), en-suite bathroom, juliet balcony, sea-view Bedroom 2, 1st floor, King size bed (1,80 wide), en-suite bathroom, juliet balcony, sea-view Bathroom 1, 1st floor, en-suite to bedroom 1, single washbasin, bath with overhead shower, toilet Bathroom 2, 1st floor, en-suite to bedroom 2, single washbasin, walk-in shower, toilet Bathroom 3, ground floor family bathroom, single washbasin, walk-in shower, toilet Lounge/Dining Ground floor, open plan, with flat-screen Smart TV, cable digital box, connection to Netflix and YouTube, panoramic sea-view Seating for 4 Dining table for 4 Opens to south facing veranda and terrace. Stairs lead down to the garage and up to the first floor bedrooms. Kitchen Fully equipped kitchen with 4-ring gas hob, built-in electric oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, Dolce Gusto coffee machine, kettle, toaster, hand held liquidizer. Outside South facing covered veranda with outdoor seating area, panoramic sea-view. Front terrace with outdoor dining table and chairs and portable barbecue, panoramic sea-view. Side and back areas with mature plants Access to the villa is up some steps to the main terrace are. The main entrance door is to the rear of Casa Vista Mar, to the right of the access steps. Other Garage facilities for 2 cars. A hire car is recommended. Washing machine. There is free Wi-Fi connection in the living area. This property is registered and has an Alojamento Local lodging license nº 155081/AL Public transport is available on the main road, approximately 600m away. Nearby In the surrounding areas are a few snack-bars and mini-markets. The nearest ones are 700m away. Ponta do Sol, 3 Km and 10 minutes’ drive away, is a beautifully maintained traditional and very picturesque village on the sea, with pretty winding pedestrianized streets, and trendy bars and restaurants. In front is a rocky beach with snack-bar (open during the summer months). Behind and above the village (on the main roundabout) is a supermarket, bakery and café, a small shopping center, and more cafés and restaurants. The surrounding countryside is beautiful and varied, and is known for its waterfall and lush vegetation. Access to the mountains and the Paul da Serra plateau, with its many walks, is easy with various roads leading from this area. Ribeira Brava is the next larger town, with more eating places and shops, two larger branded supermarkets and a beach with access to the sea. Funchal is a mere 30 minutes away (26 Kms) and the airport 42 Km and around 50 minutes. Cleaning Cleaning and linen change is provided every 7 days. All linen and towels are provided. For health reasons, linen for a baby cot is not provided and you should bring your own. Booking Notes The rental value varies with the number of people occupying the property, so please ensure you enter the correct dates, number of adults, children and infants. Please note that supplements apply should additional people join you for any length of time. To secure your reservation we require a non-refundable deposit, or the full amount if you are arriving within 8 weeks. The balance is due 8 weeks prior to arrival. A security deposit of 300€ is required by credit card prior to check-in. Final details for check-in and driving instructions to the property will be sent 7 days prior to arrival. A contact number will be provided, and to be able to access the property, you need to phone this number as you are leaving the airport. It is your responsibility to contact and advise the number provided on the check-in details to advise any delays to the expected check-in time. Check-in times - at the property - are between 16H00 and 19H00. For Sunday arrivals and out of hours check-in, alternative arrangements will be made and an additional cost will apply. Check-in and check-out flexibility will be applied where possible, but this will depend on housekeeping schedules and the departure and arrival days of other reservations either side of your stay; a definitive answer can only be provided within 24 hours of your arrival for check-in and your departure for check-out. This property is registered and has an Alojamento Local lodging license nº 155081/AL A security deposit of 300€ is required on arrival, payable in cash. The minimum stay is 07 nights