An Island Apart was founded in 2010 and is currently one of the leading property management companies for Vacation Rentals in Madeira Island. We love to share all about Madeira and welcome our guests with all the comfort and dedication, to provide a memorable experience, from the very first to the last moment of the stay! With an excellent professional team, our premise is to offer a superior quality service, which translates into a big number of positive reviews by those who visit us. Welcome to Madeira Island... We wish you a memorable stay!

Casas do Lanço are inserted in a vineyard property of about 25,000m2 and are located in a transition zone between the Laurissilva forest and the cultivated land of São Vicente. On the vineyard terraces we can see the Tinta Negra and Verdelho grape varieties, which produce the famous Madeira Wine. The property is inserted in a set of houses where you can find several gardens with centenary trees, a large oak tree over 250 years old stands out. According to several historians, this oak is one of the first trees planted in Madeira Island. Many endemic species of Laurissilva such as Madeira laurels, vinháticos, barbusans and laurels can be found on the property. The main house has a simple, rural and functional decoration, doing justice to history but with all the comfort for the guests. The property has three bedrooms, two with double bed, one with two single beds and all rooms with private bathroom. The spacious living room has a fireplace where you can enjoy the conviviality of your family or friends. Next to the house, there is a completely renovated old cabin that can accommodate two more people. A few meters away are the other two houses, each with a bedroom with a double bed and a sofa bed. Inside the property you can enjoy a shared swimming pool, the gardens or the yard outside, which allows you to have breakfast (not included), made every morning by the housekeeper, Irene. In addition to breakfast, you can order the famous bread rolls or the caldo da romaria soup. During your stay you can take the opportunity to participate in the viticulture process, at the time of harvest, or purchase the wines available in the house.

The house is located in the north area of the island, more precisely in Rosário, parish of the municipality of São Vicente. Because it is located in a more isolated area, there is no services or commerce in the vicinity of the property. In the village of São Vicente, ten minutes by car, you will find local shops, restaurants, supermarket and pharmacy. Near the house you have access to trails and levadas, where you can enjoy walking and exploring our fantastic island. The city of Funchal is 45 minutes away by car. GETTING AROUND The best option to get home will be the transfer. Ask us to book one with our local partners. It is cheaper than the taxis you find at the airport. If you rent a car, any navigation application will find the street. ACCESS TO PROPERTY You have access to all areas of the property. INTERACTION We are always available to help or answer questions. We do our best to reply all requests. We also have an app for guests with all the important information about the property and other useful information for your stay. OTHER OBSERVATIONS - According to Portuguese law, all guests are required to present a valid ID. (passport or identity card). - Check-in hour must be scheduled in advance. If it is not scheduled within a maximum of 48 hours before, guests will be subject to the availability of our team. - All bed linen and towels are provided. We can also put a baby cot, a high chair and a baby bath if needed, but you should request. There are a first aid kit, extinguishers and fire blanket in the property. - Cleaning during the stay is carried out weekly, as well as changing clothes, towels and consumables. If you want extra cleaning, the service will be charged separately at an affordable price. For stays of less than seven nights, weekly cleaning or changing clothes and replacing consumables will not be carried out. ATTENTION Please note that the property does not have a laundry room for guests to use. However, we do offer a laundry service.