'Quinta Piano & Rum'-Ponta do Sol adjacent, Beach

Gad Z.

On Flatio since August 2026

In a nutshell first, this quaint Quinta is likely and arguably one of the most nature nestled and tranquility imbued location around.

A one bedroom wonder that harmoniously, lovingly and and lavishly renovated to combine an old time, some 90+ years old, rustic, basalt stone farm structure, and its country style, period kitchen, with fully modernized upgrades, in terms of looks, design and equipment.

The upgraded farm style kitchen flows, as open space, into a modern quaint dining space, which flows, in turn, into an alluring modern, modest size living room, equipped with TV, small sound system, and a quality Kawai piano!

A modern spacious bathroom awaits you as well as a most outstanding, intimate, bedroom, notable for its high cathedral ceiling with an imposing artwork piece ("The Peacock" by a known local artist).

The outdoors include, other than fruit trees, heavily kiwi fruit bearing climbers, a couple of fruit trees, and greenery, two separate patios as well: a rooftop, larger one, and an intimate one down below, both offering you a fantastic scenic view of the rolling green mountainside down onto the Atlantic at its bittom, where you'd find its free, sandy beach, a Marina, and a glorious and affordable restaurant row.

See walkabout YouTube clip here:

https://youtu.be/6A3JoNYc1L8

The "nutshell" over, let's dig a bit deeper into the fine details for those interested in fine details. And they won't be disappointed 🙂!

Ponta do Sol adjacent, a piano, and a shot of locally distilled rums of international fame, await you upon your arrival at this Arco da Calheta, upgraded, historical small country estate. It's, quite literally, Heaven on Earth!

All, merely ~11 or so minute drive from Ponta do Sol, the sandy beach downhill here, with its adjacent marina and restaurant row, as well as a supermarket (Pingo Doce) and a pharmacy.

Leases beyond 120 days may be negotiated.

Details About the place.

Seventh heaven, in all respects: from the altitude of the location, perched high above the Atlantic shoreline, to the heavenly serenity and absolute, utter tranquility, other than birds’ chirping.
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Out of town as it is, still, in case of emergency the Calheta emergency room is a short drive away.

As the area is rural, it is best found, or directed to on online maps by using its coordinates.

For that, simply cut & paste those into the destination field of the map app:

32.7320320, -17.1370790

The Quinta (a country estate) enables its dweller, with its utter tranquility and wuietness, to focus on all concentration demanding projects, hence, it is ideal for digital nomads, with its free wifi. It is alternatively, a couples’ heaven, musicians’ treat and retreat, rum lovers’ indulgence nest and proximity to a rum distillery, birders’ paradise, perched in the perfect place, and hiker's place to go to: this Quinta is surrounded by some of Madeira's famous 'Levadas' --open, cement water conduits -- criss crossing the island, painstakingly constructed on mountainous Madeira, starting in the 15th. century, now a hikers' hiking mecca!

The space

This sweet and quaint country quinta is perched on a mountainside

Serenity, constant bird chirping to enjoy, while you nestle in a hammock…

Massive renovations managed to seamlessly combine the historic elements of the Quinta, with modern looks, conveniences and appliances.

It has wall mounted climate control system featuring remote controlled AC, heating and dehumidification, multiple channel satellite and smart TV, free WiFi, and a compact sound system.

The quinta features its own, well-lit, gated, driveway, that is completely covered by wide spreading Kiwi fruit climbers, but, alternatively, offers also an easier, ample external parking area alongside its green hedges perimeter, to its south (the side of the Atlantic).

After the recent 2 rounds of extensive renovations this Quinta, or Quintinha (small estate) displays a deliberate combination of two design styles: Modern style living room, with polished cement floor, and modern looks bedroom, and an open space, compact kitchen-dining area, that embodies rustic elements rooted in the place’s history…

The living room sofa is also a pullout bed for the occasional guest.

Both the livingroom and bedroom maintain the almost century old basalt stones in plain view.

The bedroom's stunningly high (4.5 meters) cathedral ceiling and its focus of attention artwork, “The Peacock”, are rather imposing.
The "Peacock" was created by a local renowned artist, assembled solely from local drift wood and recycled elements.

In the bedroom you will notice a newly introduced refined line of modern interpretation of traditional, blue and white patterned Portuguese azulejos (painted ceramic tiles).

The modest size open space kitchen-dining area zone, is styled with a heavy flavour of the place’s peasant, rustic past: typical to the period massive use of rustic, barely finished, lavishly revarnished wood cabinet doors, a country style rugged sink, and an indoor BBQ. Still, it is equipped with the full range of modern kitchen appliances and amenities. Pod and filter coffee makers, stove, toaster, microwave oven, etc.

The Quinta's water supply comes straight from a natural, fresh water spring, a bit higher up on the mountain.

There are also lockable storage spaces outside, for suitcases and like objects of the traveler.

At the Quinta's exterior, right next to its entrance door, you will enjoy a small patio featuring table and chairs, with unobstructed, panoramic view of endless rolling woods and the ocean. Here, you may have your breakfasts, occasional coffee, a drink of rum or a night cap, while the only sound around is that of birds or a remote Rooster call...

Below this small patio you will notice a small cherimoya (aka “annona”) plantation, engulfed by a rolling forest surrounding it, and you may watch the seasonal works carried out in it...

Adjacent to this patio is a stand alone shed with a washer-dryer.

Stretching from the front small patio is the yard’s greenery, complete with a fruit bearing (in season) lemon and plum trees, and a hammock to relax next to them…

The Quinta offers also a rooftop, large, tiled patio, its front wall featuring the same, newly introduced, refined line of Portuguese Azulejos, the same as as the main bedroom’s.

This patio too overlooks the vast, panoramic view of the scenic Atlantic below, and features a table, chairs and reclining chairs. Using this patio you will be astonished at the bird chirping and delightful, otherwise utter, utter silence, the like of which you have probably never encountered!

Being well above sea level you DO find yourself, quite literally, in seventh heaven, as you observe, at times, clouds floating slowly, traveling just below you, or even all around you!

Despite it, wall mounted climate control units will keep you warm enough or cool enough as the weather may dictate, and powerful dehumidifiers would counter the humidity.

The place is mere some 3 minute drive from a close by restaurant, the Requinte do Rochao, that offers great Portuguese fare at great prices.

I invite you to indulge in my quaint, little Quintinha, an escape from all hustle & bustles, a nest for creativity, productivity and pure joy!

Welcome package
Upon arrival you may expect 2 bottled shots of the locally, Calheta distilled rum, now gaining international fame. The Madeira rum is of the rarer style known as Rum Agricole, and is the only European rum of this type, which is made from distilled freshly extracted sugar cane juice, unlike most rums that are distilled from molasses, a byproduct of the sugar industry.

You will find in the living room books about rum as well...

But the best welcome package you'd encounter is the utter silence, serenity, disturbed only, during the day, by the constant bird chirping and singing. Guaranteed!