• Entire apartment
  • 484 ft² size
  • City view
  • Garden
  • Swimming Pool
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom

Featuring a garden, pool with a view and mountain views, Shearwaters - Sounds of the sea is set in Funchal. This beachfront property offers access to tennis at the tennis court, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk and a lift for guests. The apartment with a balcony and sea views features 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchenette with a dishwasher and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Funchal, like fishing, hiking and walking tours. Guests at Shearwaters - Sounds of the sea can enjoy diving and cycling nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. Formosa Beach is 700 metres from the accommodation, while Gorgulho - Gavinas Beach is 1.7 km away. The nearest airport is Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport, 25 km from Shearwaters - Sounds of the sea.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Funchal, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7

Free private parking available on-site

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

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.5
High score for Funchal
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  • Rakowski
    Poland Poland
    I highly recommend this apartment which has a balcony where you can eat meals with a stunning view on the ocean and a fabulous cliff. Mrs Maria is a very kind and helpful person who gave us a lot of useful information about Madeira.
  • Michèle
    Canada Canada
    Balcony with sunset views, Bus stop at the door; grocery store across the street
  • John
    Canada Canada
    The location is amazing! You're a close bus ride to the city centre, but not in the noise and chaos of downtown. Restaurants are far less expensive outside of the old town area, and there is a great grocery store right across the street. It's...
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Shearwaters - Sounds of the sea
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lift
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Pool/beach towels
Wellness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Aerobics
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Beach
  • Water park
    Off-site
  • Diving
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Tennis court
Outdoor & View
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Miscellaneous
  • Higher level toilet
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Adult only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Lift
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Shearwaters - Sounds of the sea takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 23:30

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

Check-out

From 01:00 to 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

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

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Please inform Shearwaters - Sounds of the sea 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.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

License number: 59147/AL

Legal information

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

FAQs about Shearwaters - Sounds of the sea

  • Check-in at Shearwaters - Sounds of the sea is from 16:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • The nearest beach is just 250 yards from Shearwaters - Sounds of the sea. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Shearwaters - Sounds of the sea is 2.4 miles from the centre of Funchal. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Shearwaters - Sounds of the sea can accommodate the following group size:

    • 2 guests

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

  • Shearwaters - Sounds of the sea offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Diving
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Water park
    • Beachfront
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Walking tours
    • Beach
    • Movie nights
    • Aerobics
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Swimming Pool
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Bike tours
    • Live music/performance

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Shearwaters - Sounds of the sea on this page.

  • Shearwaters - Sounds of the sea has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

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