Gaula
Gaula, Estrada Padre Alfredo Vieira de Freitas, 9100-052 Santa Cruz, Portugal- Viewpoint
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Breathtaking Views and Modern Comforts
Outdoor Pool and Panoramic Balconies
The outdoor pool with a sun terrace offers a perfect spot to soak up the sun while enjoying the stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. Each room's private balcony provides panoramic views, allowing guests to relax and take in the picturesque surroundings.
Charming Blend of Tradition and Modernity
Casa D´Avó seamlessly combines traditional architecture with modern interiors, creating a unique and inviting atmosphere for guests. The rooms feature a stylish mix of old-world charm and contemporary amenities, including flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi access.
Convenient Location and Relaxing Atmosphere
Located near Gaula, Casa D´Avó is a short distance from local eateries and cafes, offering guests the opportunity to explore the area's culinary delights. After a day of sightseeing, guests can unwind in the garden or enjoy refreshing drinks at the in-house bar.
Experience the perfect blend of comfort and natural beauty at Casa D´Avó. Book your stay now and indulge in a relaxing getaway with breathtaking views.
Check-in from
04:00 PM
Check-out by
12:00 PM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
16 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
16 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
14 sqm
Garden View, Mountain View
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
The hotel was very clean, comfortable, and well organized. The check-in process was quick and easy, and the staff were friendly and helpful. I really liked how clean and tidy everything was, as well as the good range of facilities. The location was also very convenient, only about 15 minutes from the airport. Overall, I had a very pleasant stay.
There was nothing I particularly disliked about my stay. Everything was clean, comfortable, and well organized.
The place is really nice, it has a kitchen and a swimming pool one can use. There's a small supermarket nearby, an amizing churrasqueria and a padaria. It's a bit outside the city (which I didn't mind at all). The people are very nice and available.
La cadre est agréable, emplacement bien situé. Chambre propre dans l’ensemble. Hôte réactif et bienveillant. Possibilité de se garer dans la rue.
Les parties communes manquent clairement de propreté. La piscine n’est visiblement jamais nettoyée, grosses traces vertes au niveau du liner. Literie de très mauvaise qualité.
L’emplacement : proche de Funchal et de l’aéroport
La literie inconfortable, la piscine sale, la cuisine commune sale et mal odorante.
A estadia foi muito boa e tivemos uma excelente experiência. O Sr. António esteve sempre muito atento, enviando mensagens para saber se estava tudo bem e se precisávamos de alguma coisa. Quando o nosso voo atrasou, teve ainda a gentileza de nos deixar aproveitar a piscina durante a tarde, mesmo depois do check-out, o que foi um gesto fantástico. A D. Cecília foi também muito simpática e atenciosa, sempre preocupada com os pequenos detalhes e em garantir que nos sentíamos o mais confortáveis possível. Sem dúvida, recomendamos a estadia e agradecemos toda a atenção e hospitalidade! 😊
La casa es muy bonita y muy funcional. La habitación en sí es perfecta y la cocina como zona común está muy bien equipada.
Está ubicada cerca de todo realmente pero es un poco costoso el camino para llegar ya que son muchas curvas en subida. Pero tampoco se hace muy pesado el trayecto ya que no deja de estar cerca de todo.
Garten
Als wir angekommen hat keine Info fuer check in. Wir mussen zuerst telefonieren damit wir wissen wie check in Ablauft.
La beauté de l'endroit et le charme du bâtiment. Facilité d'accès. Jardin et piscine propre et bien entretenus. Stationnement facile dans la rue.
La literie qui s'affaisse un peu. Le manque d'isolation.
Ik heb een heel fijn verblijf gehad , de eigenaar checkt vaak in hoe het gaat en wat je nodig hebt. Hij heeft. Me ook extra geholpen met vervoer etc.
Nos alojamos en una habitación dentro de una casa familiar y la experiencia fue muy buena. Cecilia y Antonio fueron encantadores, muy amables y nos explicaron todo detalladamente desde el primer momento. La casa cuenta con una cocina compartida muy bien equipada y una nevera donde pudimos guardar nuestra comida sin problemas. Al estar situado en la montaña de Gaula, el paisaje es precioso y el clima es muy agradable; hace más fresco que en el pueblo, lo cual se agradece. Un lugar totalmente recomendable si buscas tranquilidad y naturaleza.
El trato con el personal fue muy bueno. Cecilia nos enseñó toda la casa y Antonio estuvo atento durante toda la estancia.
El alojamiento ofrece servicios que no corresponden, como por ejemplo la conexión a wifi en las habitaciones (tenias que desplazarte hasta la sala común si querías disfrutar de ello). Además, la humedad en la habitación es muy elevada, y eso provoca que haya malos olores. Nosotros escribimos a Antonio para comunicárselo, porque era imposible convivir con ese olor, a lo que su respuesta fue: no tiréis papel a la papelera del baño. Nos quedamos muy decepcionados con su respuesta. No repetiríamos la estancia aqui.
Casa molto bella con stanze comode e bagno privato. Antonio molto cordiale e disponibile per ogni esigenza. Parcheggio comodo a bordo strada. Ci sono bar vicini per la colazione e un piccolo market
- Cecilia es super amable - Instalaciones bonitas y completas
- No hay wiffi - Ubicación
La piscina, la tranquilidad del sitio, que tuviera cocina y facilidad de aparcamiento en la misma calle
No tengo nada malo que añadir
La piscina e il giardino sono sicuramente il punto forte della casa, la casa si trova a circa 30 min da Funchal e in un ora massimo di viaggio si può andare ovunque in tutta l’isola. Antonio e Cecilia sono molto accoglienti Ci sono tre gattini simpaticissimi che appaiono ogni tanto
La cucina in comune, a volte non pulitissima per altri residenti.
Rustige omgeving en toch wat voorzieningen (bakker, restaurant) in de buurt. Aardige mensen.
Hygiëne kon beter. Zwembad viel wat tegen.
La tranquillitá
Wifi presente solo in zona comune
Cecília und Antonio waren sehr herzlich und um das Wohl von uns bemüht. Per WhatsApp konnten wir mit ihnen Kontakt aufnehmen und sie haben uns immer wieder durch diese schöne Woche begleitet mit fragen ob ihr zufrieden sind ob wir gut geschlafen haben und ob es uns gefällt also sehr liebenswürdige nette Gastgeber und wir haben wunderbar geschlafen in diesem Zimmer mit Blick auf den Pool und das Meer in der Ferne. Da es nicht weit weg von Funchal und vom Flughafen liegt der perfekte Ort und doch sehr ruhig wir haben es sehr genossen
Uns hat eigentlich alles gefallen aber unser Zimmer war für unser Geschmack etwas zu dunkel wir haben es gerne hell aber das lässt sich nicht machen aber dafür alles sehr schön mit Liebe hergerichtet. Wir würden beim nächsten Madeira Aufenthalt auf jeden Fall wieder zu diesem wunderbaren oasenplatz kommen
Very kind staff. The swimmingpool was nice and was cleaned while we were there. The kitchen was fully equipped and the fridge was clean. It was nice to be able to have breakfast outside. It was a quiet area.
Unfortunately our room had mould in it. There was mould on the ceiling in the shower and in the corner near the bed. It also wasn’t entirely clean unfortunately. We were really looking forward to this place but the room just wasn’t good.
I had an amazing stay at Antonio's house, welcoming, beautiful, and full of charm. The levadas are just a 15 minutes walk away, and the garden is gorgeous. I really felt at home. Antonio makes you feel at home, Cecilia takes wonderful care of this huge house, and it shows: the rooms are comfortable, everything is spotless and well organized, and the whole place is designed to make you feel happy
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Antonio est gentil. L'établissement est bien situé.
l'état insalubre de la piscine et le manque de propreté dans la salle de bain (rideaux de douche sale, tuyau douche dénudé dangereux, joints sales...) pas de petit frigo individuel dans les chambres. Le ménage n'est pas fait sur les 8 nuits restées. Le WC juste derrière la porte de la salle de bain, collé au meuble vasque, vraiment pas pratique.
Bel endroit situé dans un endroit très calme
Sem nada a apontar, muito boa qualidade preço. Habitação confortável e sossegada.
Devia ter reservado mais dias.
The hosts were very friendly and helpful.
The possibility to use a shared kitchen with a fridge, easy to park in front. The owner is very nice and reactive and responded immediately with a solution after I complained about the first room and changed the room. The houses have a certain charm.
The first room was on ground floor with ants in the bathroom, strong smell of mold even if mold was not visible, high humidity, no WiFi in the room, and a sock forgotten probably by previous guests under the bed (meaning no cleaning was done under the bed). After I complained, the owner immediately changed room for a first floor room which was clean, without any smell and more spacious and I even managed to catch WiFi.
hôte extrêmement accueillant et prévenant. site composé de plusieurs chambres, d'une cuisine et d'une piscine. le wifi est disponible uniquement dans le salon. stationnement gratuit et facile. plutôt vintage et peu équipé mais agréable pour la chambre. je recommande (nous avons passé 2 nuits en Juillet 2026) bon rapport qualité / prix / accueil
un peu d'humidité dans les chambres. A vérifier : l'entretien de la piscine.
Enjoyed walking to breakfast every morning to the bread and pastry shop.
Location of TV in the room. Awkward spot to watch TV at night especially if the football is on.
Spokojna okolica
Kuchnia była niesprzątana Śmieci dość długo czekały na wyrzucenie Kupiliśmy swoje zapałki, gąbkę itp
António was a fantastic, warm, and extremely welcoming host! He truly made our stay special. You could tell that he genuinely cared that his guests were having a good stay and that their needs were being met. The property is located in the peaceful, small town of Gaula, which we loved and found much more quaint, authentic, and local than Funchal. We’re extremely glad that we stayed here instead of Funchal. The room and bathroom were very comfortable and spacious, and the shared kitchen was well equipped. The pool and garden space are very beautiful and such a peaceful place to relax!
The kitchen and shared space were comfortable but had a bit of a musty smell, but still comfortable spaces with everything you need nonetheless! Also the wifi was very spotty from the bedrooms, but stronger in the shared spaces.
The accommodation was about 15 minutes by car from the airport. Gaula has a beautiful soul, starts with a lovely church, really good bakery, authentic bars and very kind owner of Casa D’Avo Beatriz - Antonio. He was really kind and always helpful. The room was clean, the pool too. There is a big kitchen where you can cook too.
The availability and the hospitality of Antonio the owner! He was really kind!
La tranquilidad y la amabilidad del anfitrión Antonio
Logement sympa dans un petit village typique. Antonio est très gentil. Chambre plutôt agréable après une péripétie. Le fait d’avoir une cuisine est bien pour stocker et/ou cuisiner.
La literie n’est pas hyper confortable. Nous avons eu un soucis à notre arrivée dans une chambre qui sentait l’humidité. Antonio nous a changé de chambre et celle ci était mieux mais tjrs avec quelques traces d’humidité notamment les lampes de chevet .. La cuisine sent également mauvais. Un peu de rénovation serait appréciable pour les futurs voyageurs.
Cadre magnifique, excellent accueil !
Antonio was a very good host. Very friendly. Lovely setting. The design of the accomodation displayed the Portuguese culture and way of life perfectly.. It was very easy to use and convenient for us also. Also loved the sound of the church bells and morning rooster.
Nothing.
Dobra lokalizacja, ładne podwórko
Pokój ciemny, wilgotny i było chłodno
La tranquilidad del lugar, que era un establecimiento no masificado y que se podía aparcar con facilidad en la puerta de la casa. La casa por fuera era muy bonita y tenía piscina, aunque no nos bañamos en ella. Una panadería/pastelería cercana que nos atendieron todos los días fantásticamente. Igual un restaurante cercano.
La casa tenía lo básico. No había wifi en las habitaciones y tenías que bajar a una sala común si querías tener conectividad, lo cual no era cómodo. No había más que un colgador para las toallas en el baño, el sitio tenía humedad y no se secaban para el día siguiente. Esta casa con un mantenimiento y actualización de mobiliario e instalaciones sería un sito genial.
L’accueil et la gentillesse d’Antonio l’emplacement au calme
Cuisine mise à disposition dans son jus et ustensiles un peu dépassés
Sehr aufmerksamer und hilfsbereiter Gastgeber.
Emplacement ok, il y a des restos et une boulangerie à côté. Accueil très sympa d'Antonio.
Lits très inconfortables (on sent chaque ressort), inconcevable d'avoir des lits premier prix dans une maison d'hôte. L'isolation est inexistante, tant thermique que sonore, on entend les voisins et de l'air passe sous la porte (et même à travers). Éclairage à refaire.
Very friendly host, nice location :)
Rooms were a bit dark and damp, bathroom moldy at some places.
Le propriétaire Antonio nous a accueillis personnellement et chaleureusement. La maison se trouve en campagne, au calme et est très jolie.
La cuisine n'est pas vraiment équipée pour cuisiner. Pour nous qui préparions nos pic-nic pour le lendemain et nos dîners le soir, ce n'étais pas adapté : pas de couteaux de cuisine, de planche à découper, vaisselle un peu oubliée sous la poussière.
Desde o atendimento do Sr. Rodrigues, a localização, os bares nas proximidades e a Taberna da Felicidade! Tudo muito bom. Qualidade preço excelente.
Antonio var mycket tillmötesgående och gästvänlig. Han servade oss helhjärtat och tipsade om matställen och promenadvägar.
Det var lite kallt på badrummet.
Odzivnost in prijaznost lastnika. V drugačnem vremenu je lokacija verjetno top. Mi smo rezervirali iz nuje zaradi odpovedi leta. Sobe so prostorne., bazen na vrtu, ki ga zaradi slabega vremena nismo mogli uporabljati.
Zeblo nas je, po 1 dnevu delovanja električnega radiatorja se je končno ogrelo. So bile pa ekstremne vremenske razmere, 2 dni močan veter, dež. Skupna dnevna soba s čudovitim starim pohištvom bi potrebovala nekaj osvežite in čiščenja (verjetno koncept je glavna sezona, za to poskrbiji)
The room itself was ok. Not he best bed but just ok. The bathroom smelled clean but there was some mould on the walls. The humidity was very high.
It became a frustrating last night of our holiday. Definitely not recommend this place. We were surprised how many good reviews this place has. When we arrived at the hotel there was nobody. We tried to call but it apparently it was the wrong number. The neighbours gave us the number of the owners wife. When we finally got contact with the owner he said he was on his way. It would take 20 minutes. In the end, we waited more than 1.5 hours! We were calling him to ask for updates instead of him calling us.
Cute little hotel in the mountains with a small pool Comfy beds Pool
Location: far off in the mountains, it takes at least 30 mins form funchal to reach Could use some updates and love, new coat of paint, few touch ups… No breakfast
Fijn verblijf gehad, hele vriendelijke host. Kleinschalig en gezellige accomodatie.
L’endroit paisible et verdoyant
Peut être les cloches de l’église qui sonnent un peu tôt le matin (6h 🙃)
La piscina sembrava carina, peccato non averla provata
Necessario il noleggio auto da subito! La posizione é estremamente fuori da Funchal, mezzi di trasporto inesistenti e difficoltà anche a chiamare un bolt. La camera al mattino risultava umida, sicuramente complice le giornate di pioggia. Non presente un phon per capelli e l’acqua calda ci ha messo un po per arrivare.
nous sommes restés 2 nuits dans cette grande maison où il y a plusieurs chambres à louer avec une petite cuisine au besoin . L'ensemble est agréable avec espace extérieur et piscine , que nous n'avons pas utilisé mais qui doit être appréciable en été . Nous avons apprécier cette location.
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Hezky zařízený pokoj, koupelna s vanou, pěkná zahrada, možnost využít bazén, společenskou místnost a malou kuchyni. Atmosféra nedaleké vesnické návsy s kavárnami, závěrnou, snidarnou a obchodem.
Pokoj označeny jako s výhledem na hory měl výhled jen na verandě, ne z okna. Z okna výhled do zdi. WiFi byla jen ve společenské místnosti ne na pokoji.
Bardzo spokojna okolica, miły i pomocny gospodarz.
Ograniczona baza gastronomiczna.
On retrouve les maisons typique du Portugal et pour les connaisseurs c’est nostalgique de retrouver cela, alors oui c’est humide, mais comme typiquement les anciennes maisons portugaises. L’amabilité de l’hôte. À pied vous pouvez aller à la boulangerie et un bon restaurant.
Personnellement il m’a manqué un sèche cheveux.
Na docenienie i ocenę na 6 wpływa dobra postawa gospodarza, który jest bardzo miłym i pomocnym człowiekiem. Przyjął nas bardzo miło, poprosiliśmy o suszarkę i żelazko i dostalismy je do pokoju przed przyjazdem. Plusem jest też lokalizacja. Ocena byłaby wyższa, gdyby miejsce zostało odrestaurowane - meble wymagaja wymiany a basen wyczyszczenia.
Basen był brudny i niezdatny do użycia, co było sporym rozczarowaniem, gdyż chcieliśmy z niego skorzystać. W pokoju był nieprzyjemny zapach starych mebli - za każdym razem po wróceniu z całodniowego zwiedzania wyspy, nalezalo przewietrzyć pokój. Szafa w której chcieliśmy umieścić ubrania była cuchnąca i był w niej mol lub ćma - od razu ją zamknęliśmy i nie używaliśmy. Codziennie po kilka-killanascie razy słuchać było dzwony z pobliskiego kościoła.
The room was very clean and comfortable, and the host was very welcoming. The courtyard was pleasant, with a nice view of the sunrise. There is a supermarket, bars and cafés nearby and Pico Areiro is only half an hour away, avoiding the busy roads of Funchal.
The wifi was very bad and the shared kitchen was a bit weird (overall clean, but the fridge smelled awful).
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Cleanliness
7.71/10Some reviews mention unpleasant odors and cleanliness issues with furniture.
Service
9.18/10Many reviews highlight the friendliness and helpfulness of the host.
Location
8.72/10Location is considered strategic and tranquil, perfect for relaxation.
Room Quality
7.97/10Some rooms have described issues such as lack of view and bad smells.
Amenities
8.2/10Variety of amenities are available, although some were noted as lacking or in need of cleaning.
Value for Money
8.66/10Generally perceived as good value given the amenities and location.
Food and Beverage
8.21/10Limited dining options nearby, but available supermarkets and cafes.
Overall Experience
8.58/10Overall satisfaction is high, with guests recommending the stay despite some minor issues.
Each room offers a private balcony with sweeping Atlantic views, pairing comfort with stunning seascapes.
Soak up sun on the terrace beside the outdoor pool while enjoying the coastal panorama.
Experience a seamless fusion of classic architecture and contemporary interiors reflected throughout the property.