This is a corner penthouse unit with an extremely large balcony that looks out over the ocean and the city of Funchal. Very comfortable, great location, with many restaurants nearby. Very large Pingo Doce grocery store 10 minute walk. Walk to downtown in 30minutes and oldtown in 45 minutes.
Martim the owner was very nice and welcoming while keeping in touch to make sure everything went smoothly. He met me at the property so I could park my rental car in the parking lot in front of the building. Parking is on site and very convenient. As I was driving a rental car, I did have trouble finding the building but for anyone coming from the airport, it is two or three properties from the Hole in One Restaurant on the same side of the street. There are two green gates for the parking lot and the building stands directly behind the bus stop. To enter the gate you actually have to drive up on the sidewalk.
There is an elevator to the penthouse that was fast and I never seemed to have an issue in waiting. The only issue I had was water pressure in the shower. Martim did tell me that I could reset the water pressure from the utillities where the washing machine is but I never bothered, so I am not sure if that would help.
There are two bedrooms with two single beds in each. As I was on my own, I did not ask if the beds could be slid together.
Overall, this is a fantastic experience, and a wonderful convenient, comfortable place to make your home while visiting the city.