NEW to Vrbo but listed for many years on other sites with 10/10 reviews. Oceanfront home w private infinity pool & amazing rooftop garden in the Old Town of Funchal city center, 3min walk to restaurants & city attractions. Best location & views in Madeira, perfect for a relaxing holiday & base to explore the Island. A sustainable designer home featured in Conde Nast Traveller & Elle Deco w 4 ensuite bedrooms, stunning interior, fast Internet & garage. Large outside seafront terrace with sunbeds, family dining area, outdoor kitchen, pool & tropical garden. A stunning home for special celebrations & for creating the most beautiful memories and images.
Featured in Architectural Digest magazine & Elle Deco France for the stunning interior design. The perfect place to celebrate life with family & friends by the sea, specially epic holidays - it has a front row seat to the famous New Year fireworks which are right in front of the house. The ocean is a constant presence, every window in the house frames the sea and harbour in a magical way. A sustainable house, with solar panels & renovated with recycled & repurposed materials. We use mostly local artisans & materials.
The 4 ensuite bedrooms all provide a private oasis with stunning sea views. The rooftop terrace with infinity pool is a masterpiece in relaxed living, surrounded by a hanging garden, with an outdoor kitchen & dining area. Sunbathe on the large black & white striped sunbeds and enjoy the ultimate rooftop sunsets as the migrating birds glide past. Privacy & space in the heart of the city of Funchal.
LIVING ROOM:
The light streams into this high-concrete-ceilinged room through the six large windows. The circular living room extends into the dining area and kitchen. Featuring De Gournay panels and local custom furniture as well as design classics. Here you have space to work with world class Internet, music & heavenly views.
KITCHEN & DINING ROOM:
Custom kitchen cabinets & island with marble tops set like a theatre ready for your seafront cooking. The bar area with Moroccan stools is a great place for relaxed meals lit by beautiful vintage Murano lights. The large custom dining table sits eight facing the sea, made with an ancient reclaimed wooden door ideal place for culinary feasts.
SNUG ROOM:
Nestle in this cozy room with a book and glass of wine. Fitted with a large TV with streaming service & international channels. Books & games to play in an intimate space.
ROOFTOP TERRACE:
Your heavenly oasis inspired by the Marrakech rooftops where fun & beauty are all important as well as the views to the magical bay of Funchal. Large outdoor dining area all built from reclaimed wood and local wicker chairs, it’s the perfect picture setting. A concrete outdoor cooking space with barbecue and fridge let you linger here for as long as you like. Beautiful powder room with striped marble floors.
SWIMMING POOL:
Infinity swimming pool set on the rooftop terrace with magical Funchal harbour views. Pool can be heated at an extra cost although it gets sun all day long (heating must be requested at least 4 days before arrival and for the entire stay). Heating cost is 95euro/day. The concrete pool is 4m by 3m, and 120cm deep. The pool is not very suitable for people with mobility problems or very young children
MAIN INK BLUE BEDROOM
Large seafront room with 3 windows, custom extra-large King double bed (200cmx200cm double bed), cotton bedding and Moroccan throws. The chaise longue is the perfect spot for reading a book or for keeping an eye on the boats sailing past. A sanctuary within the house.
MAIN EN SUITE BATHROOM
Walk in shower facing the sea and seafront tub for an unforgettable soak with a glass of wine. Brushed gold taps and custom marble floors.
STRAW BEDROOM
Charming double bedroom with a King bed (180cmx200cm bed), bespoke straw headboard where you can bask in the glorious sea views. A pretty armchair and Moroccan throw complete the idyllic setting.
EN SUITE BATHROOM
Luxurious deep plum oasis with signature gold taps, patterned marble floors & a walk in shower.
PLUM BEDROOM
The straw custom headboards on the two beds are the perfect complement to the Madeiran grape coloured room and embroidered botanical pillows. 2 single beds of 100cmx200cm each bed. With wardrobe space and a comfortable armchair, this is a bedroom for resting & basking in the sea views from the two large windows.
EN SUITE BATHROOM
The mineral paint of the blue walls complements the brushed gold taps, black and white marble floors & walk in shower perfectly.
AQUA BLUE BEDROOM
The showstopper custom headboards bring the room a designer touch and here you can sit on the windows´ stone ledge contemplating the views. Two single beds with good reading light and wardrobe space. 2 single beds of 100cmx200cm each bed.
EN SUITE BATHROOM
Everything in this space is beautiful and custom made. The walk-in shower is covered in vintage marble, with gold taps, a marble basin & and geometric floor adding to the drama.
GARAGE
Covered space for a one wide car (not longer than 420cm), the garage also has a marble washbasin for cleaning your beach gear and mountain boots. Yoga equipment kept here. There is also a little room here where the main bins are kept.
LOCATION
Set on a sea cliff in Rua do Lazareto, in the heart of the historic old town of Funchal (capital for Madeira island) where all the main attractions of the city are set but in a charming unspoilt natural setting. Okulus has two beaches nearby, Barreirinha & Sao Thiago for soul-enhancing year-round swimming. Once inside the house you feel completely sheltered from the city, the sixteen seafront windows lull the house with the sound of the ocean and get you back to the natural world. The airport is 15 min drive away.
NOTE The house is a period property over a hundred years old set on three levels and is not at all suited for guests with mobility problems due to the stairs within the house, and the steps access to the swimming pool. Young children & vulnerable guests should also be supervised at all times due to the various stairs and seafront windows and terraces.
