The lovely Casa Amaro Mar is very comfortable, located in a tranquil area and provides beautiful sea-views from all areas. The bright lounge is a place where you can relax after a day in the sunshine and meals can be taken in the adjoining dining area, or Al-Fresco by the swimming pool (optionally heated), where you have a covered built in barbecue. From the carport, stairs lead down to the front door.

On this floor are the three bedrooms (2 king doubles and one with two single beds) and the two bathrooms (one en-suite, the other a shared family bathroom). Stairs lead down to the open plan living space with those lovely sea-views, which opens to the south facing outdoor garden and pool deck with outdoor furniture, sunloungers and umbrella. The large kitchen is fully equipped and modern| The good-sized heated (optionally) swimming pool is at the front edge of the garden and allows superb views of the sea and surrounding countryside. In a shaded area is a built-in Madeira barbecue and dining table and chairs. Behind the kitchen is the games room with ping pong table| Bedrooms and Bathrooms Bedroom 1, first floor, king size bed, sea-view, balcony, en-suite shower room Bedroom 2, first floor, king size bed, sea-view, balcony, en-suite shower room Bedroom 3, first floor, two twin beds Bathroom 1, first floor, en-suite to Master, single washbasin, walk-in shower, toilet Bathroom 2, first floor, family bathroom, single washbasin, whirlpool bath with overhead shower, toilet Bathroom 3, ground floor, single washbasin, toilet Living Area Seating area for 6, cable TV, DVD and bluetooth speaker Dining table for 6 Fully equipped modern open plan kitchen with 4-ring electric hob, built-in oven and microwave, fridge/freezer, kettle, coffee machine, toaster. Outside South-facing garden and pool deck Shaded built-in barbecue and outdoor eating area Swimming Pool: Rectangular Length: 6,60m Width: 4,40m Depth: from 1,40 to 1,60 Pool heating is optional and costs 140,00€ per week for 24ºC, paid in cash on arrival. A supplement of 30,00€ per week applies for each additional degree up to a maximum of 26ºC Pool heating can be provided and should be requested at least one week in advance.

Should it be requested after arrival at the villa, the minimum charge applicable is one week, which is payable from the time the heating is turned on. Other Washing machine with iron and board There is secure private parking for one car. Although not essential, as in most villas, a hire car is recommended There is free Wi-Fi connection throughout the living area This property is registered and has an Alojamento Local lodging license nº 59985/AL All linen and towels are provided, including towels for the swimming pool| Cleaning Cleaning and linen change is provided every 7 days. For stays of more than 8 nights, and additional light clean and fresh linen is provided All linen and towels are provided, including towels for the swimming pool. A cot and highchair can be provided free on request.

Due to Health & Safety reasons you need to provide your own linen for the cot. Special interest holidays: Arco Da Calheta is a perfect base for walking and sightseeing holidays. Coast/Beach: Calheta Beach and Marina are a 5 minute drive.

Two golden sandy beaches for local safe swimming, a good selection of restaurants and bars and a well stocked supermarket. Boat Charters for dolphin, whale watching and coastal cruising. Deep sea fishing boats for charter for marlin fishing| Distances: Arco Da Calheta village centre is a 10 minute walk. A five minute drive takes you to the beach at Calheta and the Casa Mundas Art Centre with year round exhibitions. There is also a traditional sugar cane factory, one of only two left operating on the island.

You can tour the factory and sample the locally made famous poncha. The capital Funchal can be reached by local bus or a 25 minute car journey. There are many walks around Calheta and easy access to the plateau of Paul da Serra, with its many levada walks, makes this villa perfectly located for walking in Madeira and for enjoying a lovely holiday surrounded by the beautiful Madeira countryside| Further Details: Madeira is very famous for its levada walks and many are accessible from this side of the island. Surfing is also a popular sport locally in Paul Do Mar and the European Windsurfing Championships were held in Funchal in 2012. Madeira is know as the floating garden, and for botanists there is much to admire all over the island, and several beautiful gardens to visit in Funchal| Booking Notes The advertised prices are based on a 4-person occupancy and supplements apply should additional people join you for any length of time. To secure your reservation, a deposit of 30% is required, or the full amount if within 8 weeks or arrival, and the balance is due 8 weeks prior to arrival. Should you cancel up to 8 weeks prior to arrival only the deposit is non-refundable, and within this period the full amount| Final details for check-in and driving instructions will be sent once you have paid your balance. You will be met at the villa on arrival and shown around. A security deposit of 200€ is required in cash on arrival|

How to arrive:

Once the rental has been paid in full, you will be sent detailed driving instructions, including the GPS coordinates of the property, and details on how to check-in and who to contact on arrival.