Okulus Madeira

Our family-run company Funchal Cottages owns several houses in the same old town part of Funchal, the unspoilt and authentic part of Madeira. I´m also a writer and publisher, with four books on Madeira, and run an interior design company. We try to bring our love of history, design and authentic Madeira feel to your stay in Okulus for the perfect experience of the Island. This house was our latest design project, a unique project that involved geologists, engineers and the very best local artisans and professionals to create this dream home

Okulus is such a special home, right on the seafront in the very best location in Madeira. Set in the old town of Funchal, a charming unspoilt street where you can walk to the beach, quaint restaurants and bars, market, funchal marina and all the attractions of the city. Its also very well located for all the hikes and things to do on the Island. The sea is everywhere at Okulus and the private rooftop terrace with a garden and infinity pool are the ultimate luxury in the center of town. Featured in Conde Nast Traveller & the Telegraph as the holiday house to rent in Madeira & also in Architectural Digest for the stunning interior design. A sustainable house that has been designed to be planet friendly with reclaimed materials & solar panels. The port of Funchal is just in front, easily walk to the restaurants, marina & shops. A warm climate all year, with a beach just below the house where you can swim year round. With 4 en-suite bedrooms all with oceanfront views; Fast 1 Giga Internet & desk space to work with sea views. The living room has high ceilings, sea view windows & beautiful interior design. Fully equipped kitchen that can come with a chef as optional for a special occasion. The large rooftop has idyllic views over the old town of Funchal & harbour, with sun beds and parasols to enjoy your time there, an outdoor kitchen & dining area together with the infinity pool. This can be heated as an extra so you can enjoy the pool all year round. This is one of the best houses in all Madeira, and staying here will make your time on the Island unforgettable.

Located in the historic old town of Funchal right in the city center. The neighbourhood is unspoilt, with charming houses (some 500 years old) and three fantastic beaches within walking distance, one just below the house. Nearby you have cafés, bakeries, restaurants and shops. You can walk everywhere from the house, the feeling is very relaxed and undiscovered - the authentic Madeira which normally only the locals get to experience, without big hotels nearby. The farmers market is down the road with fresh fish for the barbecue on the terrace. Madeira has very good local produce and all of it is on your doorstep. A short drive also gets you quickly to the mountains where you can walk the hikes and trails. The marina is in front for the dolphin and yacht outings. The climate here is also specially mild and sunny without much wind, making it great for sunbathing and swimming all year. Its the perfect location to experience Madeira in all its glory: Sun, sea and nature in the city center.