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Quinta Marefe

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    Paúl do Mar, Madeira, Portugal

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    6 guests

  3. BedDouble

    3 bedrooms

  4. Bath

    4 bathrooms


GradeComfortable
Stylishly Comfortable
A property designed with great style and with amenities that offer a relaxed stay.
Villa
Villa
A standalone house with a pool
Beach
Beach
Steps from the sea or ocean, minutes from sand and surf

A Heritage Home Redesign on Madeira’s West Coast

Built in the preserved ruins of a 19th-century stone house once owned by the owners’ great grandparents, this oceanview home in the fishing village of Pal do Mar on Madeira offers an immersion into architectural history paired with curated experiences such as yoga, Portuguese wine tastings, and in-home, private chef-prepared dining.

Madeiran Heritage: A Generational Property Redesigned for Modern Living

Created to honor a family’s architectural legacy, this 1800s-era quinta’s original stones remain. They’ve been recycled and incorporated into new spaces such as the garden suite, pool and solarium, with the property’s main house a new build now occupying the home’s original footprint.

Blending the charm of ancient stones with crisp, contemporary coastal elegance, the property faces the Atlantic, with the rugged Madeiran mountains as backdrop. Three oceanview bedrooms are set with king beds and four bathrooms. A vivid, double height living area is has expansive sofa seating with an adjacent dining area and the kitchen is chef’s quality, with a spacious island for family/group meal prep.

The pool area, delightfully tucked into the ancient stone ruins, includes a terrace space plus a solarium. A shaded patio runs the full length of the house, with a scenic communal balcony overhead offering Atlantic views for miles.

Experiences

The property offers a private concierge service and personalized experiences, from private tours and wellness activities to local guides. Private yoga sessions can be arranged on the green, the ocean in plain sight. A private chef can guide you through the creation of a dinner with local ingredients and recipes, and Portuguese wine tastings can be coordinated as well.

Around

Paul do Mar was once a vibrant fishing village at the foot of the mountains, a community isolated from the rest of the island due to its lack of roads, inhabited by fishermen and mountain dwellers who traded fish for vegetables and tended small orchards and built sturdy stone houses. Today, the Paul do Mar area offers a sunny coastal getaway on Madeira’s west coast, nestled between wild, orchard dotted mountains and the Atlantic. The property offers easy access to regional sightseeing, including Ponta do Pargo’s breathtaking cliffs and stunning sunsets, the serene natural pools at Porto Moniz and Seixal, and the rugged beauty of Ribeira da Janela with its famed, jutting rock formations. The nearby Fanal Forest offers stands of ancient laurel trees shrouded in mist, and the striking turquoise waters at Seixal and Calheta Beach are not to be missed.

Location

Paul do Mar, Madeira, Portugal. Nearest airport: Madeira (1 hour)

Best time to visit

April to November


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Amenities

Here’s what you can expect during your stay:

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Bbq
    Outdoor Barbecue
  • Coffee
    Coffee Maker
  • Desk
    Desk or workspace
  • ElectronicsCharging
    Electronics Charging
  • Wifi
    Internet
  • Tv
    TV
  • Parking
    On-site Parking
  • Toiletries
    Toiletries Provided
  • AirConditioning
    Air Conditioning
  • Heater
    Heating
  • Crib
    Crib
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Garden
    Garden
  • Terrace
    Balcony

Additional Information

Discover more about this property.

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Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
4
King Beds
3

How long would you like to stay?

Minimum 2 nights



Location

Discover more about where you’ll be staying.

Paúl do Mar, Portugal

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