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Elias Garcia II, apartment in the city center

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
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Shower, hair dryer, towels
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Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4110 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

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Funchal, Madeira
  • Place, Town Square
    â€Ș5 min walk‬
  • Place, Funchal Farmers Market
    â€Ș7 min walk‬
  • Place, Funchal Marina
    â€Ș9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    â€Ș18 min drive‬

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About this property

Elias Garcia II, apartment in the city center

This is a historical apartment in the city of Funchal, designed by the renowned Portuguese architect Rául Chorão Ramalho. Located in the city center, the apartment overlooks the traditional Madeiran houses, the sea, and the Cathedral of Funchal—just a five-minute walk away. Originally built in the 1970s, the apartment has been completely refurbished and now features a warm, modern, and contemporary decor.

Daylighting is a key feature of this apartment. Both bedrooms (each with a double bed), as well as the living room and kitchen, have large windows that fill the space with sunlight. The windows and balcony offer views of the mountains, sea, city rooftops, and the Cathedral of Funchal, allowing you to experience the vibrant pulse of the city.

The renovation used modern, sturdy, and stylish materials, ensuring all the comforts needed for a relaxing and memorable vacation.

AREA
We are right in the city center, which is to say that there are points of interest for all sides. The Cathedral of Funchal is opposite, by the sea, and the restored old part of the city, to the left side. Following the right, the path ends at the College Largo, where the historic building of the Municipality of Funchal is the Sacred Art Museum or the College Church. But these are, of course, just some of the reference points, because at the heart of the city curiosities appear in every corner.
In the city center there are restaurants for every taste, terraces, museums, gardens and of course the city bay and large cruise ships as a backdrop.

By car, it only takes 15 minutes to get to the beach area.

PROPERTY RULES
To ensure a pleasant stay for everyone, we ask that you observe a few simple rules.

‱ Smoking is not permitted inside the property. A fine of €300 will be charged for non-compliance.
‱ Parties or events are not permitted.
‱ Pets are not permitted.
‱ Please be considerate of your neighbours and keep noise levels down, especially at night.

The property may be equipped with a smart sensor (Minut) that monitors noise, smoke and temperature levels, solely for safety reasons. This system does not record conversations or collect personal data. Should abnormal levels be detected, a member of our team may contact you. You are not permitted to disable, cover or tamper this or any other equipment installed on the property.

In accordance with Portuguese law, all guests must present valid identification for registration purposes.

Municipal tourist tax (when applicable):
€2.00 per person/night for guests aged 13 and above, up to a maximum of 7 nights (€14.00 per person per stay). A payment link will be sent prior to arrival.

Check-in must be scheduled in advance. If it is not arranged at least 48 hours beforehand, check-in will be subject to our team’s availability.

Check-in: from 16:00 | Check-out: by 12:00
Early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability and an additional charge.

By confirming your reservation, all guests agree to our house rules and accommodation conditions.

OTHER NOTES
All bed linen and towels are provided. We can also provide, free of charge, a baby travel crib, high chair and baby bath upon request before check-in. Requests made less than 48 hours before arrival may be subject to an additional fee. All properties are equipped with a first aid kit, fire extinguishers and a fire blanket.
For stays of 8 nights or more, a mid-stay service is provided, including the replenishment of bed linen, towels and consumables only. This service is not included for shorter stays. Additional cleaning services during your stay are available on request at an extra charge.
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Funchal Farmers Market. You'll find features like laundry facilities. The apartment offers a kitchen and 1.5 bathrooms.
  • The apartment offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Funchal Farmers Market and Funchal Marina
As a guest of this apartment, you'll find laundry facilities and an elevator. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Funchal apartment is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,184 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 32474/AL
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Elias Garcia II Modern Apartment in the City Center
Moderno Apartamento no Centro da Cidade, Elias Garcia II Funchal
28582

Elias Garcia II, apartment in the city center Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location in an area slightly removed from the busy touristy areas. Short walk to the waterfront. Large, bright apartment. Very comfortable.
Stayed 38 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian & Cathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot for a few nights

Great stay for what we were doing in Funchal. Beds are on the firmer side and could use some better pillows otherwise excellent value
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Spacious apartment with full range of facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Senhorinha D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Xmas getaway

Madeira island is an amazing paradise island! We loved our stay, accommodations and location. Would suggest a little more cleaning in the upkeep of the apartment but overall stay, amazing!
Stayed 20 nights in Dec 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

Great place to stay in Funchal

The appartment was clean, bigger than I expected and maybe most importantly, full of light. very enjoyable.
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mr

Great spot, you had a grocery store and restaurants nearby. Plenty of parking nearby as well.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

David H.

Elias review

Good but the balcony was tiny and the windows needed renewing.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Vivian B.

Disliked: Check-in
Need Air Conditioner, was way to hot very uncomfortable to sleep
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Al H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property and location

We stayed for over a month and really enjoyed our time here. Highlights included the view of the hills and ocean, the short walk to markets, and lots of cafes and restaurants nearby. It was a perfect location for viewing the New Years Eve fireworks as well. The Wi-Fi was very speedy, with download speeds over 300 Mbps. Just be aware that Funchal is very hilly, and you will definitely be walking uphill every time you return to the apartment. We would definitely recommend this apartment.
Stayed 33 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Faith D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We were delayed for 3 days and the property was flexible in meeting us at midnight For checkin.

The apartment location and layout is wonderful. We found the windows very noisy when winds were blowing (even when closed) at night. Made sleeping difficult. Our stay was abbreviated so we decided not to stock the kitchen so it was very nice to be near restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
*Good communication with the apartment manager if you need anything or any recommendations. *Takes only a few minutes to walk to the center of town. *Safe, quiet. Nice neighbors. *Market and Bakery next door. *Very clean and comfortable for the price point. *Would have liked a ceiling fan or two, but there were constant breezes once you opened the shutters. *In spite of the open shutters, I saw very few mosquitoes (I saw two during my entire stay). *Mid-week housekeeping service was unexpected and a nice plus! **Would definitely stay here again. Very much recommended!!.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

rob d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good vacation stay

We had a very good stay here and liked the room, the cleanliness, the weekly maid service, the location (within 10 minutes walk to downtown and amenities like restaurants, tours, groceries, etc.), and the water and hillside views (2nd story unit). Note that it is an uphill climb for two blocks to get to the unit. The furniture is mostly IKEA, so not that comfortable. The appliances were good, and dishwasher and washing machine soap was provided. We looked down on a medical clinic, an office building, and a secondary school, so it's an active neighborhood during the day (street noise can be loud at times), but is quiet through the night. I give it a Good rating, not Excellent, but it could be if the furniture was better. Would we stay here again? I wouldn't rule it out, but I would also look around first to see what else is available.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2025
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

isabelle D.

Elias GARCIA II / mai 2025

aprĂšs les remarques d'amĂ©liorations Points ++ L' appartement est lumineux et spacieux, la vue est dĂ©gagĂ©e. Sa situation gĂ©ographique est idĂ©ale, nous avons pu nous rendre Ă  pieds au mercado ou au centre de la vieille ville. Si besoin de se dĂ©placer en bus, dans la rue Elias il y a un arrĂȘt de bus
Verified

8/10 Good

isabelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

fyunchal

la situation géographique de l'appartement est trÚs bien, spacieux et lumineux
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Helmuth H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

1 Woche Madeira

Unterkunft gut gelegen, fusslĂ€ufig zum Zentrum Funchal. Unterkunft selbst gerĂ€umig, KĂŒche iin gutem Zustand, Betten sehr gut. Der Rest bedarf z.T. eines Refreshing (Abstoßsingen), der klitzekleine Balkon ist ein absolutes Ärgernis ( vertrocknete Pflanzen, alles voller Taubendreck,) ekelhaft
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helena S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ótima estadia

Fomos muito bem recebidos pelo Sr DĂ©cio, que nos fez o check-in amavelmente, muito antes da hora prevista. Deu-nos todas as indicaçÔes necessĂĄrias, parques de estacionamento, supermercados etc A casa estava bem limpa e as fotos descrevem-na bem. A sala tem vista fantĂĄstica para vĂĄrios lados do Funchal- montanha, mar, telefĂ©rico, etc. Apartamento equipado q,b. para uma semana de fĂ©rias em famĂ­lia. Sugiro que incluam pequena reserva de detergente para se poder usar a mĂĄquina da roupa. Muito gratos por tudo. Foi uma semana muito agradĂĄvel. Recomendamos o apartamento.â˜ș
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sonja G.

Super

Top ausgestattete, geschmackvoll eingerichtete, großzĂŒgige Wohnung mit Ausblick 😊 Picobello sauber, zusĂ€tzliche grĂŒndliche Zwischenreinigung. Es hat an gar nichts gefehlt!
Verified

8/10 Good

Stefan R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Wohnung in Ordnung

Wohnung war nicht wirklich sauber. Wir missten sogar Mittel zum sÀubern aller AblÀufe in den BÀdern kaufen und es hat trotzdem noch immer schrecklich gerochen. Zudem war es am Morgen enorm Lauft von der Strasse und der angrenzenden Liegenschaft. Der Kontakt zu AIA war angenehm und gut.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

CAROLYN W.

Elias Garcia is a great location

The apartment was clean, bright and Spacious. It was also very well managed by An Island Apart.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Raits M.

Elias Garcia II - An Island Apart

We stayed at Elias Garcia II apartments for almost two weeks. The property is clean, well-maintained and placed conveniently a few minutes walk from downtown Funchal. The kitchen has all the necessary appliances (well-functioning), and there is a good Internet connection. Also, the staff was helpful and responsive, and we experienced no difficulties during our stay or with the check-in (we required assistance due to a change in our flight itinerary), check-out or transfer from and to the airport. To conclude, it was a reasonably priced stay for a family of four!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Miroslav K.

Holiday on Madeira

The apartment is really well equipped, roomy and tidy. It is located in a walk away distance from city centre. The communication was brisk.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Saana M.

Super nice

Very nice apartment in the middle of Funchal. Everything was so close by. The parking pass didn't work but we didn't mind because parking garages in Funchal are really cheap anyway. The apartment was really clean and nicely decorated. The host was also really nice to us and we could always contact her for any question.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Sonia B.

1° vez na Madeira

Gostei muito da Madeira e o local de alojamento esta muito bem situado e tem todas as condiçÔes. Estavamos como em casa só a tv nao funcionava e a ågua quente para o banho não era suficiente
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Raymond W.

Lovely place to stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our week in this apartment. It has lovely views in two directions, one in the direction of the sea, where you can view whichcruise ships are in the harbour and the other uphill to the west of the mountain on which Funchal is situated. The combined living room and kitchen is spacious and is furnished with colourful Ikea furniture. The bathroom has a shower which provides instant hot water. The two bedrooms benefit of waking up to from the early morning sun. The kitchen is well equipped with kitchen implements, a dishwaher and washing machine. The secure parking was opposite the apartment building. It was a challenge to successfully maneuvour into the reserved parking space. The location of the apartment is perfect for access to Central Funchal (a 10 minute walk) and there are very good bakeries and cafes in the immediate area.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Nina L.

Great apartment!!!

Liked everything!!! Very spacious and comfortable apartments with a beautiful view from the window. very clean. The apartments have all the necessities of life. not far from the seafront promenade, restaurants, supermarkets (5-7 minutes walk). The house has a cafeteria with fresh bread and pastries. wi fi worked well. Thank you Carolina for its attention and concern to us. Great pleasure to once again return.