Villa Luzia by Our Madeira  

In Funchal, about 1 km from the city center and a short drive from the beach. Minutes from Funchal Farmers Market and Funchal Marina, and close to Madeira Botanical Garden and Quinta Palmeira. Nearby sights include Igreja do Colegio São João Evangelista, the Embroidery Museum and Fortaleza do Pico.

An individually decorated villa with its own private pool and a private balcony. Rooms feature a full kitchen with full-size refrigerator, oven and stovetop, plus flat-screen TV, satellite and DVD player. The property also offers an indoor pool, an arcade/game room and a children's playroom, and some bathrooms include a jetted tub and bidet.

Swim in your private pool or the indoor pool, hit the fitness center, or fire up the barbecue in the picnic area. Free self-parking is available and staff can arrange transfers; a roundtrip airport shuttle is offered for a surcharge. Expect playful extras like an arcade and family-friendly spaces that make island life easy.

Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected. Free on-site parking makes arrivals and day trips simple.

There is an on-site restaurant for convenient meals, plus picnic and barbecue areas for casual alfresco dining.