Quinta Devónia by An Island Apart

A very lovely cottage with beautiful gardens and an amazing view! The road is a bit steep to get to but we managed absolutely fine, if your a nervous driver be aware. The cottage had a few very minor issues but it was gorgeous

This was supposed to be a romantic adventure for my husband and I but at the last moment he was unable to go with me so it became was solo adventure. Admittedly driving on Madeira Island can be surprising because of the narrow roads and fast speeds the locals drive. I was a little nervous trying to find the location but once I understood how to open the gate to the property I was amazed by even the driveway. It was covered with flowers the entire way to my cottage. I parked in a parking area and walked down to my cottage and it was just gorgeous. Almost hidden with hydrangeas and agapantha blooms. It looks over the ocean from the outside area and I almost hated to even go inside. It was just adorable. The kitchen had a slightly vintage feel to it, which I loved and the bedroom upstairs was super charming. I almost wish I had more free time to be able to just hang out at the cottage and enjoy its beauty. It also had a walking trail that I found that went to a lookout over the valley where you could see houses across the way perched on the mountain. This was really cool, I even went out there with a flashlight at night as and saw a little church and houses lit up at night as the fog crept in it made some really amazing pictures. I enjoyed myself thoroughly and if I ever go back to Madeira Island this is where I'm staying! I highly recommend it if you don't mind driving a little bit out of town to enjoy the beauty, the quiet and the views. Tip the gate won't open if your car is

Lovely peaceful accommodation in the hills with a great view. Simple set-up but has everything you need for a week. The hosts were really good at communicating and resolved issues very quickly. You just need to be a confident driver to get up the steep roads leading to the property.

You will stay in a charming cottage, surrounded by an astonishing garden and overlooking the vast, enchanting ocean. The cottage is not very new, you can see that most of its equipment has been heavily used for many years. But this is not the five star hotel that you were signing up for, so you are ok with the scratches on the sofa, broken bench on the terrace or some ants in the bathroom and just embrace the tranquility and beauty of this place. Some sad vibes with the leftovers of a SPA nearby that burned in the 2016' wildfire, hope it will be renovated soon and this beautiful levada will regain its past glamour!

Amazing view, sophisticated equipment, great terrace. We didnt meet the host, we communicated via messages, in the event of a problem, our host proved to be helpful.