Beachfront vacation rentals in Santa Cruz

Paulo‘s AirBnB was amazing! The accommodation is big and has a nice view not only onto the airport but also the banana plantage and lots of beautiful flowers planted all around the property! It was super clean and tidy, lots of space to park your rental car and there even is a private gym and laundry room. We were very pleased with our stay and would love to come back here during our next trip! Obrigado!

Words and photos don’t do this place justice. It’s by far the best Airbnb we’ve ever stayed in - unique, peaceful, and absolutely stunning, with the most incredible views. It was the perfect setting to celebrate our engagement and my partner’s 30th birthday. Truly unforgettable.

Great house, even better garden! We had a very pleasant stay.

Amazing house at a unique location. The accommodation had everything we needed and more. The roof top terrace, with sea view, is great

It has been sometime since I stayed in a real home-y and cosy house like Betty's. Our whole group (two families with small children ) was very pleasantly surprised by this beautifully decorated home. There were many essentials as well as some offerings by the host readily available. The location(although not very close to the historic center) is fantastic as it is possible to walk to some famous rock pools and a beach, as well as many restaurants, a mall and a supermarket. Would recommend to anyone in a heartbeat.

Raquel’s place was absolutely impeccable. After five nights of hopping between different beds, my friend and I felt so lucky to land here for three restful nights — exactly what we needed. The space had everything we could have asked for and more. The check-in process was super easy, and Raquel had everything clearly laid out with thoughtful instructions. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us — it truly felt like a breath of fresh air.

Beautiful house. The driveway is easy to miss if you're not paying close attention the first time. Well equipped kitchen. Next to a walking trail by the sea. Well situated to drive to other attractions around the island. Fanal forest, P Moniz, Santana, PR16, were not far away.

La Casita de la Praia is a real gem. Very well located, quiet and easy to access. Rocked by the lapping of the ocean and the mild climate in the heart of a green screen. We loved it. Thank you for this pleasant stay!

Everything great! Communication went smoothly. The location is ideal. From there you can get everywhere easily and there is a shopping center with a supermarket directly across the street. Thanks !

A great option for those who want to spend a few relaxing days in Madeira. A typical little house, with all the amenities. The area in which it is located is convenient for those who want to explore the island (by car), and is particularly sunny. Wonderful views. One of the biggest advantages is the availability of parking. Guests were helpful and pleasant. Nothing to point out :)

The host was incredibly helpful and friendly, sent us many local restaurant recommendations, very responsive. Totally recommend booking this place on your next trip!

We really enjoyed the accommodation! (family of 6 people) This one is well located, a beautiful view, very peaceful and private place. It is very well equipped, heated pool (for €30/day), barbecue available, very spacious and clean. Which makes it a great value. We recommend it!

Can’t recommend enough. Clean, fantastic space, great location. Marina really helpful and always responsive. Well equipped kitchen with everything for meals in but equally a 10 minute drive into Funchal. The view from the apartment is beautiful and the location means everything is easily accessible. Supermarket across the road. We didn’t hire a car because the location was so great.

The hosts were kind and very communicative, which made our stay very pleasant. The accommodation was nice, exactly as described, with all the essential amenities. The pool was a huge plus and made the place even better for relaxing. There were also cute pets on the property, who were very calm and not intrusive at all. The area is a peaceful, charming town with a beautiful spot to watch the sunset. Highly recommended!

Our stay at Rui's home in Faja Da Ovelha was beyond our expectations. If you are looking for a more secluded stay with views of your own this is the place. It's located not far from various hikes and you are just a small drive from areas like Sexial, natural pools, and the black sand beach. The cat was a much welcomed friend during our stay, we looked forward to seeing her each morning. We actually eloped during this stay right in the lower garden of the Airbnb, it was such a special day with a stunning backdrop. Rui was so kind to allow us to be able to do this and even brought the gardeners a few days before so everything was pristine. If you are thinking about booking ...do it...you won't regret it.

The outdoor area is done very nicely and is just beautiful. Inside is traditional and lots of space. Simple things that u take for granted like water pressure and having good hot and cold water was very good so could have a nice shower. Also most important for me is having a quiet place to sleep which it was and shutters on windows meant u could get it nice and dark. Glad I picked this area as Funchal was clouded over quite a lot over our stay but being south coast meant we got the sun. Enjoyed the 20 min walk in ponta da Sol which is quaint and lovely.

The place was great. The view from the beautiful terrace! Nuno is an extremely kind host. He responds quickly and gave us plenty of recommendations. The departure and arrival at the accommodation was made very simple and pleasant thanks to him. In addition, Ponta do sol is a very convenient place: a supermarket with gas station just down the village, great restaurants and the beach being a beautiful place to see the sunset. I can only recommend this place to stay in Madeira. It's been a real favorite!

We loved our stay in Antonio’s apartment. It was extremely clean and spacious and had everything we needed and then some. It even had a parking garage for our car. I appreciated that Antonio provided plenty of coffee, soap, shampoo and even laundry detergent. That was really nice and convenient. I loved sitting on the deck overlooking the gorgeous ocean view drinking my coffee or sipping a glass of wine. It was so relaxing! I highly recommend booking Antonio’s place. He is a superb, kind host and will go above and beyond to make sure you are comfortable and happy.

Suppose you want to have a relaxing and amazing place for yourself. This is the place, away from tourists, noise, etc. I got the ocean view tent, and it was super friendly—Seaview and your jacuzzi, and ideal for glamping. The surroundings were lavish; animals were nearby: cows, goats, and many cats. And as all over Madeira, you are protected by lizards who keep bugs away. Germana was a great host. I recommend this place and would come back. Will not forget the sea view..

Scott’s place is a great place, not only because the back porch gave an EXCELLENT view, but there was a bus stop right outside the gate! Waking up and coming back to the gorgeous ocean view made our stay worth every penny!

Laurinda/Ilde’s kitchen has all gadgets you need! Everything works, everything is well organized! And clean! Dishes look like never used. Apartment is warm and quiet thought it’s 5 min walk to all areas packed with restaurants. No criminals noticed around, it’s safe area with 5 min walk to the ocean but without ocean humidity and breeze. Very good tv subscription. We had 5 year old boy who had all his favorite heroes every night. We live in California and we are very particular about cleanness and safety but if we visit Machico again, it will be the best choice for us!

Such a lovely host. Would really recommend especially if you are going to rent a car

A very beautiful place! plenty of room for our family of 4. Thank you!

The views from this place are incredible. It's a 5 minute walk to the beach and even less to the local store which also serves food. The natural pools were a 20 minute walk as well. The house itself is well maintained and beautifully structured.