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Villa - Santa Cruz

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside tables, a radiator, and a ceiling light fixture. - Villa - Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz)
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A balcony with lounge chairs and a table, overlooking a garden with trees and flowers. - Villa - Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz)
A hallway with a wooden floor leading to an outdoor area with a table and chairs, and candles along the path. - Villa - Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz)
A well-maintained garden with various trees and shrubs, a paved pathway, and a view of the sea. - Villa - Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz)
Villa - Santa Cruz provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10170 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Villa - Santa Cruz

  • Garden-level apartment in a fully equipped villa, plus a fully equipped studio for two (which can be rented separately—see photos).

    - €60 for a couple + €30 cleaning fee; please check with your host.

    - Accessible to guests with reduced mobility (access ramp).
    - Recycling facilities available on-site.
    - Heat pump and solar panels.
    - Blackout curtains and electric shutters for a restful sleep.
    - Very quiet location; access to a garden with a large terrace, sun loungers, and a parasol.
    - Breathtaking sea view.
    - Recent construction (2011).

    - Close to Santa Cruz Airport (6-minute drive).
    - Close to Funchal (20-minute drive).
    - Close to the beach (5-minute drive).
    - Close to the golf course (6-minute drive).
    - Small café/bar just a 2-minute walk up the road.
    - Convenience store a 5-minute walk away.

    - Option to book private guided tours
    (hiking, etc.) upon request.

    - The listed nightly rate is for two people; an additional charge of €20 per person, per day applies for extra guests.

    - We offer:
    a romantic evening for couples ❤️ (subject to an extra charge; please check with your host, Anna, on-site)—see the photo gallery.

    - Once your booking is confirmed, please message me via the app with your arrival and departure times so we can organize the cleaning schedule.

    - A complaints/feedback log is also available.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,830 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 25 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 174278/AL

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Located in Santa Cruz, this apartment is near theme parks and by the sea. Reserva Natural da Rocha do Navio and Pico Das Pedras reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Aquaparque Madeira and Whale Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Madeira Stadium or Estádio do Marítimo. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Santa Cruz travel guide
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Santa Cruz

What's nearby

  • A pebble beach with a pier, palm trees, and colorful buildings on a hillside.
    Palmeiras Beach
    4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Aquaparque Madeira
    5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Forte de Nossa Senhora do Amparo
    6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Machico Beach
    7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Igreja Matriz de Machico
    7 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    9 min drive

Restaurants

  • Maré Alta
    6 min drive
  • Bites & Beer By Coral
    7 min drive
  • Talhadas
    6 min drive
  • Delta Cafe
    5 min drive
  • O Galã
    6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa - Santa Cruz pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Villa - Santa Cruz?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Villa - Santa Cruz?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa - Santa Cruz?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Villa - Santa Cruz located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within 3 miles (5 km) of Palmeiras Beach, Forte de Nossa Senhora do Amparo and Igreja Matriz de Machico. Aquaparque Madeira and Machico Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Villa - Santa Cruz Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Anna was the ultimate hostess. Her home was spotless and well cared for. The kitchen was well equipped, she offered suggestions of what to do and local restaurants to visit. The view was amazing and there was a very nice outdoor space to relax in. The personal touches made us feel welcome and at home. We would recommend and if ever coming back, we’d stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short holiday

Anna the host was extremely friendly and helpful, the property was clean. Location is great, close to the airport. Highly recommend this place
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was great as on the pictures

The place is very nice the view was fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent stay, 10/10 recommend. Very clean and well maintained, beautiful views. Host was easy to communicate with, responsive, and had lots of thoughtful touches (local fruit, water, etc). Well stocked kitchen for cooking. Would recommend a car, but that’s true for most of Madeira.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

amazing vacation with friends

Me and my classmates and some friends rented this amazing house for a week. We felt very welcomed from the first moment we entered the house. The host had little gifts and water for us ready and the house was very very clean. We had a very relaxed time in the house eating on the terrace or relaxing in the garden after exploring the beautiful island.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly & Hospitable

We felt very welcome. Anna had baked us a cake, put water and milk in the fridge and lots of fruit ready on the tabel for us. The appartement was very clean and very completely equipped. Anna is very friendly and helpful and communication with Anna was good. We would have liked a bit more privacy, but besides that everything was perfect. We thoroughly recommend Anna's place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Madeira Adventure

We stayed for 10 days in the property as a base to explore Madeira. The property was perfect for all 5 of us, lots of space, well equipped and immaculate. Anna is the host and is the loveliest person. She had baked us xakes for our arrival and supplied us with extra beach towels when needed. She also provided basic food and fruit., lots of advice about the area including a local farmers market we would never have known about. We loved our stay and visited most of the island. I would highly recommend this accomodation as a hub for exploring the island.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely welcome and beautiful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anna is a wonderful host. Communication was excellent, Anna responds right away with clear instructions. Check in was simple and straightforward and her property provides an excellent base to explore beautiful Madeira. The house is clean and comfortable with all the amenities you could need, the garden is a beautiful place to relax and Anna welcomes you with some delicious local delicacies. We had a wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Outstanding hospitality at exceptional 5-star home

We loved every minute of our stay here and look forward to one day returning. Owner and property manager very friendly and accommodating to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. Highly recommend if staying here to rent car for short drives to the other locations around island for activities. Being near airport was not big deal we live just as near one where we are from and actually went down to do some plane spotting from awesome point.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice & comfortable place to rest. Welcome is great. A rental car is mandatory as the place is located at 7mn from the city center by car but walking is not an option. We really enjoyed our stay and were able to visit the island as well as Porto Santo island. Great memories and we felt like at home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great house in Madeira

The house have a excellent localization, good accommodation and a magnificent view. Also, the manager is very kind, flexible and incredible person. I recommend this house.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic holiday on Madeira

We had a holiday on Madeira in May and stayed in Anna's house for 10 days. Anna, the hostess, is a very nice and hospitable lady, and so is her helper, Eli. The house is very clean, and the kitchen is exceptionally well-equipped with everything you could possibly need. The view from the garden is breathtaking. It's just a few minutes' drive from the airport and the pretty seaside village of Santa Cruz. A local snack bar, frequented by locals, is within a two-minute walk.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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What a perfect location to explore Madeira.

We stayed in the apartment for 6 nights. It was an excellent location for a night out in Santa Cruz. Virtually a 5min walk from the house (5min drive to Machico town, Santa Cruz airport 7min drive) and many other popular locations in Funchal city (less than 25-30min drive to Angels fall, 25 fontes falls, Skywalk and other few attractions). The house has a great atmosphere and makes for a nice place to unwind after a long day of exploring the city and Anna left plenty of useful information about the area and points of interest. The apartment was immaculate with modern furnishings to an excellent standard. There were special touches such as toiletries situated in the bathroom. In addition, the kitchen facilities were excellent with all utilities required should you wish a quiet dining with family. Anna kindly left some welcome snacks for us. The house has tea, coffee etc… The house was very spacious and as described could fit 6 people adequately. Anna was very helpful and kind and we could contact her very easily. (She would always reply within half an hour) Highly recommended property and keen to pursue furth bookings!! FIVE STAR RATING!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
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8/10 Good

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Very comfortable stay but you definitely need a car!

The house is lovely, I was a bit disappointed to find it wasn’t the whole house- I was looking forward to waking up to the view from that lovely balcony, however, we had most of the downstairs part of the building. The beds were comfortable with duvets and blankets available. The lounge/ dining room had a good sized table for family of 6, unfortunately there wasn’t enough comfortable sofas for everyone to lounge around as there was only a leather sofa to sit 2. The lounge would benefit from having standard lamps rather than just the 6 bulb chandelier which we found to be far too bright to relax in. The kitchen is well fitted out with various sizes of pans, a huge assortment of crockery and cutlery, except for a bread knife, considering how much fresh bread is eaten here that would’ve been appreciated. It would have been very helpful to have a folder with useful information eg instructions for ovens, dishwasher, washing machine, what rubbish to put in each bin, etc. Due to the very hilly location and lack of reliable buses, I would definitely recommend hiring a car as we wasted 2 days walking up and down the hill and waiting on buses which didn’t arrive, much to out teenagers disgust!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Exceptionally clean, well equipped holiday let near Santa Cruz.

Anna,the host, together with her very capable housekeeper,Bela and maintenance/gardener Gerberto have created an exceptionally clean, well-equipped let. The kitchen has all you need and more, beds are comfortable, towels and linen fresh, the showers are hot and powerful, there is WIFI, TV and enclosed car-parking. We were greeted with fresh flowers and treats, including a typical Maderian cake home-baked by Bela. The proximity to the airport is not an issue. However, there are a few issues. The house is set up as a series of apartments, at least one that appears to be a permanent let. One does not have exclusive use of the building. You need to specify the number of rooms and beds needed when you book to avoid confusion. There are approx. 12 steps down from the car park to the entrance which could be problematic for some.The 'dropped pin' which shows the accommodation as one minute from the beach is very misleading. The accommodation is over 40 minutes, of a difficult uphill walk along a busy road without a footpath for most of the way. The BBQ is upstairs in the car park and would appear as never commissioned. These may appear trivial issues, when appraising such a wonderful holiday let, but they need to be addressed as they are very traumatic to find on arrival after a long stressful travel time.The attention to cleanliness and the follow-up help, provided almost instantly, when needed, is exemplary. Thank you Anna, Bela and Gerberto for a wonderful stay. We recommend!!
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Un très bon adresse à Madère. La maison est très bien situé et très bien entretenue. La propriétaire est adorable et très serviable, elle a des bons plans pour les visites de l’île. Une perle rare, je recommande vivement cette maison.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un immense merci à Anna pour son accueil exceptionnel ! Si vous cherchez un endroit où séjourner, ne cherchez plus. Anna est une hôte formidable, chaleureuse, bienveillante, toujours souriante et à l'écoute. Dès l'arrivée, de délicates attentions attendent les voyageurs et donnent immédiatement le sourire.L'appartement est magnifique, décoré avec beaucoup de goût, parfaitement équipé et d'une propreté irréprochable. Tout est impeccable. Il offre une vue à couper le souffle, et le jardin est un véritable petit coin de paradis, entretenu avec passion.Anna aime profondément son île et prend le temps de partager ses meilleures adresses : marchés locaux, les plus belles balades et tous ces petits trésors que seuls les habitants connaissent. Elle ne ménage jamais ses efforts pour faire plaisir à ses voyageurs et leur faire vivre un séjour authentique et inoubliable.Mais au-delà de ce lieu magnifique, c'est surtout sa personnalité qui marque les esprits. Sa gentillesse, sa générosité, sa disponibilité et son sourire permanent ont profondément touché toute la famille. Les voyageurs arrivent chez elle comme de simples visiteurs et repartent avec le sentiment d'avoir rencontré une personne exceptionnelle.Grâce à elle, ce séjour à Madère restera gravé dans les mémoires comme une parenthèse enchantée. Ceux qui auront la chance de séjourner chez Anna repartiront sans aucun doute avec de merveilleux souvenirs et l'envie d'y revenir.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wir haben uns so wohl gefühlt, das wir unbedingt noch einmal hin möchten. Die Wohnung und die Lage der Wohnung waren sehr gut und Anna ist eine hervorragende Gastgeberin. Vielen Dank für die schöne Zeit Anna.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Die Unterkunft war wirklich super sauber und sehr gepflegt. Es hat uns an nichts gefehlt – alles, was man braucht, war vorhanden. Außerdem ist die Lage hervorragend und sehr praktisch. Besonders hervorheben möchten wir die Gastgeberin: Sie ist eine sehr, sehr herzliche und freundliche Person, bei der man sich sofort willkommen fühlt. Absolut empfehlenswert!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Sehr schöne Ferienwohnung mit einer ser netten Gastgeberin. Alles sauber und sehr gut ausgestattet. Ein wunderschöner Blick auf das Meer und einen Teil der Landebahn .
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Ja alles in Ordnung nur Betten sind zu hart.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Das ist eine sehr schöne Ferienwohnung, in die wir nach unseren Ausflügen immer gerne wieder zurückgekommen sind. Hier wurde an vieles gedacht, um uns den Aufenthalt so angenehm wie möglich zu machen. Die Kommunikation mit der Vermieterin verlief zügig und sehr freundlich. Wir wurden mit vielen Köstlichkeiten der Region empfangen und waren davon sehr beeindruckt. Auch der dazugehörige Garten gefiel uns sehr. Vielen Dank! Madeira ist echt eine Reise wert!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Merci à Ana pour toute ses délicates attentions, son accueil et sa disponibilité malgré notre arrivée tardive. Elle est à la fois discréte et disponible pour nous renseigner tout au long de notre séjour. Maison spacieuse très bien équipée propre et calme. Je recommande cette hébergement avec grand plaisir et espère pouvoir revenir.Loëtitia
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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A anfitriã foi muito simpática e deu boas recomendações. A casa é espaçosa e tem tudo que é preciso. Recomendo bastante.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025