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 international fame, await you upon your arrival at this Arco da Calheta, upgraded, historical small country estate. All, alongside the serene, breathtaking view of the Atlantic from high above, and rolling forests… High jer it's, quite literally, Heaven on Earth!
View the aerial view YouTube clip::
https://youtu.be/ejR7uhjbBNQ?si=0jXYi-uNwHMVWF0N
All, merely ~11 or so minute drive from Ponta do Sol, or from a sandy beach with its adjacent marina and restaurant row, as well as a supermarket (Pongo Doce) and a pharmacy.
Leases beyond 120 days may be negotiated.
About this space
Seventh heaven, in all respects: from the altitude of the location, perched high above th Atlantic waterline, to the heavenly serenity and absolute, utter tranquility, other than birds’ chirping.
Being located at the back country, with the last 750 meters or so of the access being an non-asphalted country road, guests should consider using a high frane car, and stay away from small, low frane and low power budget cars. This, incidentally, is advisable for the island in general too...
It is advisable to time your initial arrival to daytime, as the mentioned, last stretch of road, would be harder to navigate in the dark for the first time.
Out of town as it is, still, in case of emergency the Calheta emergency room is a short drive away.
As the area is rural, it is best found, or directed to, by online maps by using its coordinates
Simply type those into the destination field of the map apps:
32.7320320, -17.1370790
(See most helpful driving comment under "Additional Information")
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 nest and proximity to a rum distillery, birders’ paradise, perched in 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 a hikers' hiking mecca!
This intimate, cozy and quaint Quinta 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 rolling woods leading to it.
Serenity, constant bird chirping to enjoy, while you nestle in a hammock…
It is an old, upgraded, basalt stones built, farm structure (a "palheiro"), 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.
After the recent 2 rounds of extensive renovations it displays a deliberate combination of two design styles: Modern style living room, with polished cement floor and bedroom, and an open space 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, produced solely from drift wood and recycled elements.
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 heavy flavour of the place’s peasant, rustic past: massive use of rustic, barely finished, lavishly varnished wood cabinet doors, a country style rugged sink, and an indoor BBQ. Still, it is equipped with the full range of modern kitchen appliances and amenities. Pod and filter coffee makers, stove, microwave oven, etc.,etc.
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, eager to spoil...
There are also storage spaces outside, for suitcases and like objects of the traveler.
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, and you may watch the seasonal works carried out in it...
Adjacent to it is a stand alone shed with a washer-dryer.
Stretching from the front small patio 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, large, tiled patio, its front wall featuring the same, newly introduced, refined line of Portuguese Azulejos, the same as 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. Using this patio you will be astonished at the bird chirping and delightful, otherwise utter, utter silence, the like of which you have probably never encountered!
Being well above sea level you DO find yourself, quite literally, in seventh heaven, as you observe, at times, clouds floating slowly, traveling just below you, or even all around you!
Despite it, wall mounted climate control units will keep you warm enough or cool enough as the weather may dictate, and powerful dehumidifiers would counter the humidity.
The place is mere some 3 minute drive from a close by restaurant, the Requinte do Rochao, that offers great Portuguese fare at great prices.
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
Flexible (14-days)
