House for rent - Arco da Calheta
Gad Z.
On Flatio since August 2026
Conveniently Ponta do Sol adjacent, a piano and a shot of locally distilled rums of game await you upon your arrival, alongside the serene, breathtaking view of the Atlantic from high above, and rolling forests… Heaven on Earth!
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https://youtu.be/ejR7uhjbBNQ?si=0jXYi-uNwHMVWF0N
All, merely ~11 or so minute drive from Ponta do Sol, or from a sandy beach with an adjacent marina and restaurant row!
About this space
Seventh heaven, in all respects: from the location, perched high above Calheta’s free sandy beach & marina, to the heavenly serenity and absolute, utter tranquility, other than birds’ chirping.
Being located at the back country, with the last 400 meters or so being an non asphalted country road, guests should use a high chassis, ideally AWD vehicule, and stay away from small, low chassis and low horse power budget cars. This, incidentally, is advisable for the island in general too... It is also very highly recommended to time your arrival to day time, as those last portions of the access road would be harder to navigate on the dark on the first time.
As the area is rural, it is best found or directed to by maps by using its coordinates:
32.7320320, -17.1370790
The Quinta (a country estate) is a focus enabler to a digital nomads, with free wifi, a couples’ heaven, musicians’ treat and retreat, rum lovers’ indulgence and proximity to a rum distillery, and birders’ paradise perched on the perfect place, and hiker's place to go to: this Quinta is surrounded by some of Madeira's famous 'Levadas' --cemented open water conduits, criss crossing the island, painstakingly constructed on mountainous Madeira, starting in the 15th. century, now hikers' hiking mecca!
This intimate,cozy and quaint Quinta (country estate) greets you with a shot of locally distilled rum agricole, books about rum, and a quality Kawai electric piano, eager to be played on (by those who can…), with some advanced piano scores on its side…
The Space
This sweet and quaint, country quinta is perched on a mountainside, rising above, and overlooking the scenic Atlantic ocean and the woods leading to it.
Serenity, constant bird chirping to enjoy, while you nestle in a hammock…
It is an old, upgraded, bazalat stones built, farm structure built some 80 years ago, turned into modern residence with all modern conveniences, furnishing, equipment, amenities and comforts.
It has wall mounted climate control system featuring remote controlled AC, heating and dehumidification, multiple channel satellite and smart TV, free WiFi, and a compact sound system.
The quinta features its own, well-lit, gated, driveway, that is completely covered by wide spreading Kiwi fruit climbers, but, alternatively, offers also an easier, ample external parking area alongside its green hedges perimeter.
The Quinta is a renovated agricultural that was rendered habitable in 1940. After the recent extensive renovations it displays two design styles. Modern style living room, with polished cement floor, and bedroom, and an open concept, compact kitchen-dining area, that embodies rustic elements rooted in the place’s history…
The living room sofa is also a pullout bed for the occasional guest.
Both the livingroom and bedroom maintain the basalt stones in plain view.
The bedroom features a stunningly high (4.5 meters) cathedral ceiling and a focus of attention artwork, “The Peacock” by a local renowned artist.
In the bedroom you will notice a newly introduced refined line of traditional, blue and white patterned Portuguese azulejos (painted ceramic tiles).
The modest size open space kitchen-dining area zone, is styled with a hint to, and heavy flavour of the place’s peasant, rustic past: massive use of rustic, barely finished wood cabinets, a country style rugged sink, and an indoor BBQ. Still, it is equipped with the full range of modern kitchen appliances and amenities.
The Quinta's water supply comes straight from a natural, fresh water spring, a bit higher up on the mountain.
A full size modern bathroom awaits you too
At the Quinta's exterior, right next to its entrance door, you will enjoy a small patio featuring table and chairs, with unobstructed, panoramic view of endless rolling woods and the ocean. Here, you may have your breakfasts, occasional coffee, a drink of rum or a night cap, while the only sound around is that of birds or a remote Rooster call...
Below this small patio you will notice a small cherimoya (aka “annona”) plantation engulfed by a rolling forest surrounding it.
Adjacent to it is a stand alone shed with a washer-dryer.
Stretching from it is the yard’s greenery, complete with a fruit bearing (in season) lemon and plum trees, and a hammock to relax next to them…
The Quinta offers also a rooftop, good size, tiled patio, its front wall featuring the same refined line of Portuguese Azulejos as the main bedroom’s.
This patio too overlooks the vast, panoramic view of the scenic Atlantic below, and features a table, chairs and reclining chairs. A delight!
Being well above sea level you DO find yourself, quite literally, in seventh heaven of height and peace, view of nature, and, as you observe at times, clouds floating slowly, traveling just below you, or even all around you!
The place is mere 3-4 minute drive from a close by restaurant, offering great Portuguese fare at great prices, and is a mere ~11-13 minutes of downhill drive to Madeira’s only golden sand, free, beach, bordering a Marina lined with many great eateries, a strolling promenade, a supermarket, and a pharmacy.
In this quinta you will definitely find yourself in unparalleled seventh heaven of height and delight.
I invite you to indulge in my quaint, little Quintinha, an escape from all hustle & bustles, a nest for creativity, productivity and pure joy!
Move-in Guarantee
Strict (30-days)
