Ivens Residence

Great place to stay in Funchal

Pros: The apartment is beautifully furnished, spacious, and very well designed. I really appreciated the layout, with the bedroom clearly separated from the kitchen and living area, which made the space feel comfortable and functional. Despite being located right in the city center, the apartment was surprisingly quiet, which was a big plus. As a small suggestion for improvement, I would add some extra lighting in the kitchen and a floor or table lamp in the living room to make the space even cozier in the evenings. Overall, though, it was a great place to stay and I would happily recommend it.

Cons: If I had to mention any downsides, it would be the lack of a private washing machine in the apartment. There is one shared washing machine for the whole building, but at times it was difficult to find a free slot. On Madeira, especially if you go hiking, clothes tend to get dirty quite quickly, so this was a bit inconvenient.

Comfortable, central apartment, ideal for exploring Funchal

Pros: We absolutely loved how centrally located the apartment was, with everything just a short walk away: charming cafés, great restaurants, a stunning park with all sorts of tropical trees from all over the world (Jardim Municipal), and a nearby supermarket (Pingo Doce), inside the Plaza shopping center. It turned out the supermarket even had a small canteen where you could enjoy delicious meals at very reasonable prices. Last, but not least, Vanessa was an exceptional host, answering all our questions and even helping us by booking a taxi to the airport.

Cons: The fact that our room (Design), located on the second floor, lacked a balcony, which made us feel that the pricing was slightly high. We understand that booking late may have contributed to the increased rate. Additionally, we noticed that an extra small table next to the couch on the right would have been useful for enjoying a quick coffee or a tea (this could be a tiny recommendation). While there is a table in that spot, it was occupied by a large vase, which we were hesitant to move. Finally, we missed having a pair of scissors to open packages, though there may be a reason they were not provided.

Pros: Lovely apartment, well decorated. Location was ideal for us to get to everything we wanted in Funchal. No parking but public car park at €4.50 a day nearby

Great location, nice apartment

Pros: Location was great, close to shopping center and old town. Host provided a lot of advice and support when needed.

Cons: The room i stayed had windows overlooking the street and so everyone could see in the apartment unless i had the curtains closed. The curtains were heavy so no natural light was coming in. Would be good to get additional light curtains. Some furniture could be improved (kitchen chairs)

Great stay

Pros: The apartment was great. We especially liked the terrace and the location. We enjoyed the free Jazz concerts at the Municipal Park which was only a few steps away. The cable car, marina and the old town were all in close walking distance. There wasn’t anything that we needed that wasn’t provided. Vanessa gave us lots of ideas of where to visit in Madeira as well as good restaurant recommendations. We enjoyed our stay.

Cons: There was building work below, which was out of the control of the property, but the drilling and banging noise was annoying when we were in the apartment during the daytime on a few days.

Pros: Lovely accommodation in a great location. Very clean and comfortable. Excellently equipped, the host had thought of everything. Instructions for arrival and departure were very clear. Would definitely stay here again if visiting Funchal.

Pros: Excellent apartment in a very good location for exploring the island. Really quiet and well equipped. Vanessa was very helpful and informative.

Nice sized apartment close to shops and restaurants

Pros: Location was good in close proximity to shopping centre and good restaurants / highway easily accessible. Big sized apartment with ample space. Good amounts of storage for clothes and belongings.

Cons: The bed was quite uncomfortable, with the mattress being unsupportive and hard, which left us feeling sore and uncomfortable during our stay. The air conditioning automatically turned off in the middle of the night even when no timer was set. The window tinting made the apartment really dark. Limited insulation in the building meant that the neighbours above walking around in their apartments was very loud and annoying at night.

Top notch location and service.

Pros: Our Host Vanessa went above and beyond to help us find the apartment. It’s in an amazing location, close to everything you possibly need.

Pros: Good location. Very clean. Quiet at night. Vanessa and cleaning lady were very helpful.