Set in Fajã da Ovelha, Casa Formiga features accommodation with barbecue facilities, free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a shared kitchen. Guests staying at this holiday home have access to a terrace. This holiday home is fitted with 2 bedrooms, a satellite flat-screen TV, and a kitchen. The holiday home offers a children's playground. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Funchal and São Vicente are 44 km from Casa Formiga. Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport is 61 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.3
High score for Fajã da Ovelha
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  • Greg
    Poland Poland
    The house is really cozy space that you have all for yourself. It's not the most modern apartament I've been to, but it has it's vibe. For this price it's much more than I would expect. You have a perfect view from the patio, a parking, the beds...
  • Xenia
    Germany Germany
    Very good value for money. Friendly host Gabriel. Very well equipped house and kitchen. Great view onto the ocean to see the sunset and in a calm environment.
  • Pavel
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Nice place with great view. Owner Gabriel is perfect guy. He gave us some vegatable and fruit from his farm and said us few tips for travel.
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Rui Agriao

9.6
9.6
Host review score
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Rui Agriao
Casa Formiga is a small and traditional Madeiran house that was recently remodeled in order to provide all the modern comfort to our guests. The property has more than 60 years and it was also used for winemaking. Its decor reminds us of that period but also has a modern twist. It is an ideal place for people that wish to have a quiet stay, relax, be in touch with nature, see breath-taking views and enjoy a great time in the rural areas of Madeira Island, being close to one amazing "levada". All the areas of the property can be used freely. The big outdoor space allows our guests to rest outside and do other activities with friends or relatives. It is ideal to enjoy the pleasant and mild climate of Madeira Island all year around and watch stunning sunsets. It is also great for children to play outside, since the whole property is totally closed, providing all the safety. If you wish, you may also bring your beloved pets.
I was born and raised in Madeira. However, I have lived abroad and came in touch with different cultures. I have studied a lot of subjects related to tourism as languages, marketing, business management, culture, and communication. I am young, open minded, responsible and assertive. This property was my grandmother's former house. As she passed away in 2015, we felt the need to remodel it by keeping its original roots, but not forgetting a modern touch.
Although Casa Formiga is located in an isolated area, the village of Fajã da Ovelha is a place with great cultural and natural heritage ready to be explored. Close to the property, there is a levada that can lead you towards Prazeres/Calheta (East) or Ponta do Pargo (West) with stunning views over the untouched nature and the traditional agricultural fields of Madeira. Further down the property, you may experience one of the oldest rock pathways of the village that will lead you to the southern part of Fajã da Ovelha with stunning views over the ocean, guiding you to the village's eighteenth-century church.
Languages spoken: German,English,French,Portuguese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Casa Formiga
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Blu-ray player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Video
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Room Amenities
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Common areas
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Games room
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Services & Extras
  • Wake-up service
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Transport
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Car hire
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Strollers
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Evening entertainment
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Children's playground
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry
Business facilities
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Shops
  • Barber/beauty shop
Miscellaneous
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Portuguese

House rules

Casa Formiga takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 00:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 09:00 to 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Casa Formiga in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

License number: 31036/AL

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Casa Formiga

  • Casa Formiga offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Games room
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Windsurfing
    • Evening entertainment

  • Casa Formiga is 1,000 yards from the centre of Fajã da Ovelha. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Casa Formiga can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, Casa Formiga is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Casa Formiga is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Casa Formiga on this page.

  • The prices at Casa Formiga may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Casa Formiga has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Casa Formiga on this page.