Terracotta Top

With everything right on your doorstep, you'll be living like a local with a city break at this top-floor apartment in Downtown Funchal. On the top floor of a historic building in the old part of town, it's set on a narrow street with shops, bars, and restaurants below – yet it's still surprisingly quiet at night. A good size for a couple or a small family, it has modern interiors, all-white walls, and pretty parquet flooring. The living space includes a small but well-equipped kitchen and a dining table, while the bedroom is behind a large set of pocket doors, meaning it can be closed off for privacy or remain open to create a more flexible space. But this home's crowning glory is definitely its spacious private terrace. With tables and chairs, it's the perfect spot for breakfast each morning or pre-dinner drinks in the evenings. Close by you'll find the famous farmers’ market (Mercado dos Lavradores), the historic centre of Funchal and the Cathedral, while Funchal Marina is within walking distance too.

Home truths:
*There's only one bedroom but a third guest could sleep on the sofa bed in the lounge
*If you're staying longer than a week, cleaning and the replacement of towels/linens will be carried out weekly
*There's an aerobus bus stop just five minutes from the home, or the host is happy to arrange for private transfers to and from the airport
*In the old part of town, there's lots to be explored on foot so you shouldn't need a car