Perched high above Funchal on the prestigious hillside of São Gonçalo, the High View Cozy Studio is not your typical holiday apartment. This is a fully detached private cottage — set apart from the main villa with its own entrance, its own garden path, and walls of floor-to-ceiling glass framing one of the most extraordinary views on the island.
Wake up to the entire city of Funchal spread below you, cruise ships gliding into the harbour, and the infinite blue of the Atlantic stretching to the horizon. By night, the city lights transform the same view into a sparkling panorama unlike anything you've seen before.
Designed with long-stay guests and digital nomads in mind, the studio combines boutique hotel finishes — a spa-like bathroom, a walk-in closet with private washing machine, a round oak dining table perfect for a laptop — with the independence and privacy of your own hillside hideaway.
Steps away, the shared swimming pool sits against a backdrop of mountains and terracotta rooftops. The neighbourhood is quiet, upscale, and just minutes from the Palheiro Golf Course. A car is recommended to fully explore the island — free street parking is right outside your door.
Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the entire Funchal bay, ocean and mountains — from your bed
No shared walls, private garden entrance — complete independence from the main villa
Dedicated dressing room with private washing machine — ideal for longer stays
Sparkling pool set against mountains and terracotta rooftops, just steps away
Round oak table, high-speed WiFi and the best "office view" on the island
Arrive to a bottle of Madeira wine and Bolo de Mel — a true island welcome
The High View Studio sits on a peaceful hillside lane in São Gonçalo, Funchal's most elevated residential quarter. A car makes the most of your stay — free street parking is available directly outside, and virtually every corner of Madeira can be reached within an hour. The island's compact road network means you can drive from Funchal to the Paul da Serra plateau, the north coast or the eastern lighthouse all in under 45 minutes.
For car-free days, bus routes 47 and 48 stop within 5 minutes' walk and connect to Funchal's city centre in around 15 minutes. The famous Palheiro Golf Course is a 5-minute drive — one of Europe's most dramatic courses, set against the Atlantic with mountain backdrops. Palheiro Ferreiro village, with its local bakery and café, is a short walk down the hill.
The neighbourhood itself rewards slow exploration: walking the Levada dos Tornos trail (which passes nearby) reveals Funchal from above, winding past quintas, terraced vineyards and viewpoints that most visitors never find. The Miradouro Pico dos Barcelos viewpoint — with arguably the finest panorama over Funchal — is a 10-minute drive. Supermarkets, pharmacies and restaurants on Rua do Palheiro are within a 7-minute walk.
Quiet hours: 10:00 PM – 8:00 AM. Only registered guests may stay. Please lock the door when leaving.
São Gonçalo is one of Funchal's most elevated and prestigious neighbourhoods, famous for its Atlantic breezes, quiet streets, and sweeping panoramas. The studio sits near the renowned Palheiro Golf Course, less than 10 minutes by car from Funchal city centre.
A car is recommended to explore the island — free parking is directly outside. The exact address is shared after booking confirmation.
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