This was the best accommodation we have ever stayed in. Seacrest is a stunning modern villa (we felt like lottery winners) The quality of the villa is outstanding, beautifully furnished rooms with all the mod cons. Seacrest has views to die for, a fabulous infinity pool, games room and lovely gardens. We would recommend a car as you are a little remote however you need to be a confident driver as the roads are not for the faint hearted. Funchal is definitely worth a visit, if your a golfer, highly recommend Palheiro, great course, lovely clubhouse with fantastic views over Funchal. We ate out in Ponta da Sol, Steak and Sun was our favourite. All in all a fabulous holiday made by the quality of Seacrest.

The home is beautiful — one of the nicest we’ve ever rented. It’s setting is perfect, the views incredible, the house is furnished impeccably, the kitchen is perfectly appointed, and the outside living space is plentiful and varied. You’ll immediately feel at home and won’t want to leave. Two things that, while not negative about Seacrest, renters should be aware of: the drive to the property (especially the driveway leading to the house) is not for the faint of heart. Having said that, this applies to most of Madeira. Generally, the roads are in excellent condition and best-in-class highways/tunnels/directional signage are plentiful. But be aware of roads that scale the side of the mountains — the drop-offs are steep! The other comment we’d offer to visitors pertains to “the dogs”. As noted in other reviews, the sound of barking dogs (from both a nearby kennel and from individual homes) can, at times, be intense throughout the day and night. Unfortunately, the best solution we found was to shut the windows which was disappointing given that the weather and scenery is so perfect. It may not bother everyone — just something to be aware of. All is all — Seacreast is an elegant and wonderful place to spend a holiday.

After 2 years of not going abroad what a way to spend our holiday. The villa is absolutely beautiful, very ultra modern with everything you could want or need there. The views are amazing, you definitely need a car unless hill walking is your thing. We ventured out every other day and found some fabulous restaurants around the island but a bbq & bar in the garden and great kitchen area in the villa made for wonderful nights in. Check in and out was spot on and our host was always on hand if anything was needed. There is a small kennel at the bottom of the valley so twice a day you could hear the dogs when it was feed time but then there is 2 churches in the valley too. Can honestly say it didn’t bother us. Over all would highly recommend.

Found the run up to arrival stressful and emails far too long and too many hoops to jump through and complete. I'm glad we didn't pay for a heated pool, it was heated anyway for future guests but it was freezing despite saying it was at temperature. Our friends down the road had a heated pool too the same temperature and it felt warmer too swim in. Did not enjoy all the electric buttons to open and close blinds. Label them for the next guests.