Living Funchal X was affordable and in a great location. The room was relatively spacious and quite clean.

Check-in time was very late (4:30PM), and the listing mentioned that we could drop off our bags while we explored the city. However, we could only drop off our bags in the open in the apartment building, which didn't feel secure at all.

The property is so central, there is a shopping plaza within 2 minutes walk and plenty of great restaurants right outside. Despite being so central it was very quiet at night and easy to get a nights rest.

Great location in the city center

The apartment was very noisy, with constant traffic noise coming from the street outside the bedroom, making it difficult to sleep. The hair dryer was broken, and although we reported it and requested a replacement, it was never replaced. The towels were also never changed during our one-week stay. After we mentioned this, someone attempted to deliver fresh towels several times at around 5:00 p.m. on the day before our check-out, repeatedly ringing the doorbell while we were taking a nap. This was inconvenient and could have been handled much better.

The apartment is ideally located in the heart of the old town, making it a great starting point for exploring Funchal. Plaza Madeira shopping centre is only a short walk away and includes a large supermarket, which was very convenient during the stay. The location also made it easy to be picked up for tours and excursions nearby. A private taxi service is available through the accommodation as well. Arthur, the driver, was very welcoming and easy to communicate with. Upon arrival, he kindly gave a brief introduction to the area and pointed out several useful places nearby. Communication with the host was clear and efficient throughout. The apartment access codes are sent on the day of arrival, and both check-in and check-out were smooth and uncomplicated. I stayed in Apartment K, which was spacious, tidy, and comfortable. Small details such as the olive oil, salt, and pepper provided were a thoughtful touch.

One aspect that unfortunately affected my stay was the limited hot water supply in the shower. From the beginning of my stay, the hot water only lasted around two minutes, and by the end this had improved to approximately five minutes. I reported the issue straight away, and the owner did come by the following day to attempt a solution, which I appreciated. Although some adjustments were made afterwards by increasing the boiler temperature, this only improved the hot water in the kitchen and bathroom sink, while the shower itself remained an issue. Unfortunately, the problem was never fully resolved during my stay. After reading previous reviews mentioning similar complaints, it seems this may be a recurring issue affecting more than one apartment. This was disappointing, as it did have an impact on the overall comfort of the stay. The apartment includes an induction cooktop, although there were no instructions available on how to operate it initially. It also took some time to figure out which pans were compatible with certain burners. As a final suggestion, the apartment currently only has one mirror, located in the bathroom. Given the generous amount of space in the living and sleeping area, a larger full-length mirror would be a valuable addition for guests.