Casa Formiga
Holiday hom, 4-starCaminho da Soalheira, 8, Fajã da Ovelha, PortugalShow on map
Exceptional
One of our highest-scored stays, according to its guests.
9.680Reviews- Check-in from 3:00 PMCheck-out by 12:00 PM. The front desk is staffed around the clock, so a late arrival is fine.
- Exceptional locationGuests rate the location 10.0 out of 10, at Caminho da Soalheira, 8.
- Free parkingThe property states parking on site is free for guests.
Charming Holiday Home in Fajã da Ovelha
Modern Comforts: Casa Formiga offers 2 bedrooms, a satellite flat-screen TV, and a fully equipped kitchen for your convenience.
Family-Friendly Amenities: Enjoy the children's playground and unwind in the garden during your stay at this welcoming holiday home.
Convenient Location: Just 44 km from Funchal and São Vicente, with easy access to Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport only 61 km away.
What this place offers
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Heating
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Garden
Rooms
9.6
Exceptional
Rated 9.6 out of 10 by 80 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness8.6
- Service10.0
- Location10.0
- Rooms10.0
- Amenities9.6
- Value9.6
- Food & drink9.1
Guests mention
Comfortable accommodationsStunning viewsAttentive service
PauliusLTRural house of Madeira
Private rural madeira house all for you with fully equipted kitchen, car parking right at the house, the view, the owner was amazing. Value for money is amazing, really good sleep, at night no sound just nature and…
LoizosCYVery nice view
Communication with host was very bad. Not replying to our messages for days at a time over queations that would take 5 seconds to reply
DanCrespoSpainLa ubicación
Las camas
RalfGermanyWir haben für nächstes Jahr wieder gebucht.
Die Angelegenheit und die Ruhe waren perfekt. Der Ausblick auf die Häuser unterhalb und das Meer waren die Wucht. Der Vermieter ist super nett und hat uns mit seinen Landwirtschaftlichen Produkten verwöhnt.
In unserem…
HenkNLFijn comfortabel huis met mooi uitzicht.
Prachtig gelegen huis met mooi uitzicht.
Rustige omgeving. Verschillende zit/ligplaatsen buiten. Fijn om te relaxen.
Niets.
Goffart bazzoniFranceL'emplacement du logement. La superficie et les équipements. La possibilité de garer notre véhicule. Les extérieurs sont appréciables.
Le logement n'était pas propre et très vieux. Beaucoup de travaux seraient à prévoir.…
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated December 2025.
Where you’ll be
Caminho da Soalheira, 8, Fajã da Ovelha, Portugal
Guests rate the location 10.0 out of 10 — exceptional.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 3:00 PM until 12:00 AM
Check-out by 12:00 PM
Children welcome
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No pets
Free parking on site
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Managed by a private host A deposit may be required at the property.
What we’d check for you here
- How many rooms they will hold at once, for how long, and on what terms.
- That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
- That the desk is staffed when you land, and that the room is held past cut-off.
- The pet fee and any size limit, which is where these bookings usually come apart.
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Casa Formiga
What time is check-in and check-out at Casa Formiga?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM. Check-out is by 12:00 PM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Casa Formiga allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at Casa Formiga?
Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.
Does Casa Formiga have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Can I book a block of rooms at Casa Formiga?
The property lists meeting and banquet space, which usually means it handles group business — but how many rooms it will hold at once, for how long, and at what rate are set case by case and are not in any feed. Tell us the dates and the number of rooms and we'll get those terms from the property in writing before anything is charged.
Does Casa Formiga have wheelchair accessible rooms?
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
Can I check in late at Casa Formiga?
The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Standard check-in is from 3:00 PM. Rooms are still released after a cut-off at some properties regardless of the desk hours, so tell us your arrival time and we'll have them hold it.
How do I book Casa Formiga?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Casa Formiga?
Caminho da Soalheira, 8, Fajã da Ovelha.
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