Panoramic views of the sea | This Side of Paradise

Beautifully located in a tranquil and private location above the arc of sunny Calheta, the air-conditioned This Side of Paradise has breath-taking views over the countryside and ocean and many additional premium features that make it a great holiday villa in Madeira.
The three bedrooms, spacious open plan living area and kitchen, and pool deck and sun terrace are all set over one floor, useful for those with restricted mobility.
Fully air-conditioned, PlayStation 5 and Apple TV (guests require their own accounts), Marshall Bluetooth speakers, SMEG appliances and a swimming pool with electric cover are some of the special features of this villa.
The front terrace features varied and premium outdoor seating and dining around the pool and sun-beds, and an interior barbecue room with built-in barbecue and sink, making it the perfect place for socialising and enjoy outdoor dining or a drink whilst appreciating those panoramic views.
Enjoy a little of what paradise has to offer in Madeira.

Close by, within walking distance is a restaurant and bar on a great viewpoint.
In the village of Arco da Calheta is a mini-market, a couple of cafés and a snack-bar, and a country bakery. On the outskirts you can find a further selection of country restaurants and snack-bars.

Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Bedroom 1, ground floor, King Size bed (160cms X 200cms), en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, 55” flat-screen TV with Apple TV streaming (guests require their own Apple TV account), sea-view, opens to pool deck.
Bedroom 2, ground floor, King Size bed (160cms X 200cms), air conditioning, Bluetooth speaker.
Bedroom 3, ground floor, 2 Single beds (90cms X 200cms), air conditioning.

Bathroom 1, ground floor, en-suite to Bedroom 1, single washbasin, bath with overhead shower, toilet.
Bathroom 2, ground floor, family bathroom, single washbasin, walk-in hydro massage shower cabin, toilet.
Guest toilet, lower ground floor, single washbasin, toilet.

Kitchen
Fully equipped open-plan kitchen with 4-ring electric induction cooker, built-in electric oven and microwave, built in fridge/freezer, dishwasher, Dolce Gusto capsule coffee machine, kettle, toaster, handheld liquidizer, counter with 4 stools.

Lounge/Dining
Open plan living area with 75” flat-screen TV with Apple streaming service (guests require their own Apple TV Account) and cable connection, PlayStation 5, Bluetooth speaker, sea-view, opens to the pool deck.
Corner sofa with seating for 6.
Dining table for 6.

Outside
Front sun terrace with outdoor seating and dining, sea-view.
Swimming pool with electric cover and electric heating (optional, supplement applies).
Inside barbecue room with built-in barbecue, worktop and sink.

Swimming pool dimensions
Type: Rectangular
Length: 7m
Width: 3,5m
Depth: from 1,20 m to 1,65 m
Swimming pool heating:
Heating is optional and costs,175,00€ per week for 24ºC, paid in cash on arrival.
A supplement of 35,00€ 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
Laundry with washing machine, dryer, iron and ironing board.
Garage for up to 2 cars and additional secure parking facilities for up to 4 cars. 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 145250/AL.

Cleaning
The property is prepared for your arrival. For stays of longer than 7 nights, a change of linen and towels, and light mid-stay cleaning of bathrooms is provided on a day and time to be advised at check-in.
All linen and towels are provided, including towels for the swimming pool.
For health reasons, linen for a baby cot is not provided and you should bring your own.
Guests need to vacate the villa during a mid-stay clean and change of linen.

Nearby
This Side of Paradise is located above Arco da Calheta overlooking the countryside and ocean.
Close by, within walking distance is a restaurant and bar on a great viewpoint.
In the village of Arco da Calheta is a mini-market, a couple of cafés and a snack-bar, and a country bakery. On the outskirts you can find a further selection of country restaurants and snack-bars.
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. A five minute drive takes you to the famous Casa Mudas Art Centre with year round exhibitions and 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 is a 30 minute car journey and the drive to the airport takes around 45 minutes.

Booking Notes
The advertised prices are generally based on a 4 person occupancy, and supplements apply should any additional people join you.
To secure your reservation we require a 30% deposit and the balance is due 8 weeks prior to your arrival.
Final details for check-in and driving instructions to the property will be sent 7 days prior to arrival. A contact number will be provided, and to be able to access the property, you need to phone this number as you are leaving the airport. It is your responsibility to contact and advise the number provided on the check-in details to advise any delays to the expected check-in time.
Check-in times - at the property - are between 16H00 and 19H00. For Sunday arrivals and out of hours check-in, alternative arrangements will be made and an additional cost will apply.
Check-in and check-out flexibility will be applied where possible, but this will depend on housekeeping schedules and the departure and arrival days of other reservations either side of your stay; a definitive answer can only be provided within 24 hours of your arrival for check-in and your departure for check-out.
A security deposit of 300€ is required by credit card prior to check-in.

Build size and Land size
Build: 220m2
Land: 586m2

Property licence
144513/AL

The payment of a Tourist Tax has been implemented for all arriving visitors on or after 01 October 2024 across all of Madeira and Porto Santo by the local Municipalities.
This applies to all visitors to Madeira aged 13 or over, and costs 2€ per person per day up to a maximum of 14€ per person.
Your accommodation is responsible for collecting these amounts and paying them on your behalf to the applicable municipality.

Pets - not allowed






This is a self-check-in property, and you will be sent a separate email 72 hours before arrival on how to access the keys with the code for the keybox.

Check-in time is from 16:00; you can have an earlier check-in if the apartment is ready before this time. Please contact us on 00351 965 680 006 to check and arrange this. 

Check-in and Driving Instructions: https://www.ourmadeira.com/arrival-preparation/check-in-driving-instructions/calheta/this-side-of-paradise/Useful Information: https://www.ourmadeira.com/things-to-do/useful-information/

Hiking in Madeira: https://www.ourmadeira.com/things-to-do/madeira-hiking-payment-system-2026/


VILLA ADDRESSThis Slide of ParadiseCaminho do Poço Lombo 19 Arco da Calheta9370-059 CalhetaMadeira 

GPS COORDINATES32.710281167306505, -17.138736004754644

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FOR THOSE HIRING A CAR IF YOU HAVE RESERVED A CAR THROUGH USAs you have reserved your car hire through us, a representative of the car hire company will be waiting for you at the airport.Outside the arrival's hall, you will see a meeting point, please look for the car hire representative carrying a board displaying their name ATLANTIC RENT A CAR. You will be taken to collect the car, sign the documents and pay the rental value. If you do not see them immediately please allow 10 minutes (especially if your flight has arrived ahead of schedule), as the representative may well be transporting another customer. This is a quick process and does not involve wasting time queuing at the car hire desks.

FOR THOSE HAVING TRANSFERS IF YOU HAVE RESERVED AIRPORT TRANSFERS THROUGH USA representative of the minibus company will be waiting for you at the airport. Outside the arrival's hall, you will see a meeting point, please look for the transfers representative carrying a board displaying your name on it. In case of emergency, please contact +351 915 671 076.

FOR THOSE HAVING REQUESTED A COT If you have requested a baby cot, please note that for safety reasons, bed linen for the cot is not provided and you must bring your own. Baby cots are for use of children under 2 years old at time of check-in. The extra person supplement applies to children 2 years and over at time of check-in.