First of all, I would like to say what an amazing team Heliodoro at Madeira House Management has. From dealing with the wonderful, Gabriela, which I never met in person but feel she has become a friend, the cleaning staff, what amazing ladies, the pool staff another amazing crew. We became part of HMH family. We can't say any thing negative about this team.
Due to COVID we had to extend our stay to 3 months. Heliodoro and Gabriela made sure that since we had an extended stay, that we had all we needed to make our stay feel like home, there was nothing that we needed or asked for that they didn't deliver. Even checking in on us when we had the major rain storm, leaving Madeira with no power, to make sure we were ok.
Parkside Marina Vista, this was a great location, right in town of Funchal. If you stay here, you will not need to rent a car. everything is in walking distance. Markets, shopping, banks, churches, marina, tour company and of course restaurants. You won't even need a gym, plenty of walking up hill and parks for your other work out. This apartment is very large, it has plenty of space. We were only 2 adults, so more than enough space for us. I would recommend this apt. for 3 couples, girls get away, and a family 5. The pool is a nice touch for those hot Madeira days, but my favorite place was the backyard, where I spent most. We have traveled to Madeira 7 times, but never rent a house/apartment, but I must say this was diffidently the best way to go.
the only negative that I have to mention about my stay, is that you have to understand that this is right in the city, and with that comes noice. There is traffic noice, late at night. If you are like my husband, you will need ear plugs for sleeping, I was fine and it didn't bother me. I would just invest in the ear plugs, the location is so worth it.