The Surf Nest
Apartment to Rent in Machico, Madeira
Wake up to golden sunrises in the heart of Machico at The Surf Nest, a modern 1-bedroom apartment just a 1-minute walk from the beach. Perfect for couples, surfers, and remote workers looking for a cozy base to explore Madeira’s east coast
Modern beach apartment in Machico
Prime location in Machico, Madeira’s historic seaside town and birthplace of the island.
Renovated 1-bedroom apartment for up to 2 guests, ideal for couples, solo travelers, and digital nomads.
1-minute walk to Machico beach, promenade, cafés, supermarkets, and the main bus station.
Easy access to Madeira Airport (just a short drive), main taxi station and central bus connections to Funchal and the rest of the island.



Apartment highlights: Comfortable, fully equipped apartment
Spacious bedroom with a comfortable double bed and generous closet space.
Bright open-plan living area with OLED TV and cozy seating to relax after a day of hiking or surfing.
Fully equipped kitchen so you can cook at home using fresh ingredients from local shops and markets.
Dedicated workspace with a comfortable desk and ergonomic chair, perfect for remote work with fast Wi‑Fi.
Private free parking space in the building’s car park (recommended for small cars due to steep access ramp).
Air conditioning (cooling and heating), dehumidifier, and solar-powered hot water for year-round comfort.
Perfect base for surfing, slow travelers and levada hikes
1-minute walk to Machico bay for morning swims and beginner‑friendly surf sessions.
Short drive to surf spots like Porto da Cruz (Alagoa and Maiata beaches) on Madeira’s dramatic north‑east coast.
Easy access to famous levada and coastal trails, including Ponta de São Lourenço and Vereda do Larano.
Stay close to nature while enjoying the comfort of a fully equipped apartment in Machico, where you can combine beach days, coastal hikes, and local food in one trip.
Read real reviews from our happy guests on Airbnb and Booking.com and see why The Surf Nest is one of Machico’s favorite apartments to rent near the beach.
Publicado em Booking OscarVerificada Excecional ☺ Perfect location near Machico center with restaurants located 3 min away. Also, as it is easily accesible from the higway is a perfect spot to move around the island. The host Audrey was super kind and helpful with all our needs and provided really good advise. The flat is really comfortable and clean.Publicado em Booking RalphVerificada Perfect location with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. ☺ The location was perfect for restaurants/beach/walks. ☹ Nothing.Publicado em Booking AnnaVerificada Surf Nest ☺ Lovely location for exploring Madeira, small village with a friendly feel but everything we needed and easy access to the surrounding areas The surf nest was a lovely place to stay, check in straight forward and although we didn't meet Audrey she was easy to contact if needed. Very well equipped for a short let, like having a home away from home made it a comfortable and easy stay because we knew we had everything we needed, (including simple things like tupperware so we could take lunch onto the trails with us) I would say this was a good value stay for how well equipped it was The bed was very comfortable and the room dark so we slept very well each night We would absolutely return if visiting again! ☹ NothingPublicado em Booking StefanieVerificada Apartment zum Wohlfühlen als perfekter Ausgangspunkt für Unternehmungen auf der Trauminsel ☺ Das Apartment bietet angenehm viel Platz und ist wirklich extrem gut ausgestattet. Meh als ausreichend Geschirr, Gläser, Koch-Utensilien, sogar Einkaufstaschen. Und sogar 2 Sofas - rotal toll Mit der Waschmaschine konnten wir einen Teil unserer Urlaubswäsche bereits gewaschen mit nach Hause nehmen. Die Lage in Machico ist super, zu Fuß zum Meer, in die Stadt, zu den Restaurants - alles easy. Ein großer Supermarkt (Continente) isst auch im Ort. Zu diesem könnte man auch laufen, wenn man wollte. Direkt um die Ecke des Gebäudes ist eine tolle Bar. Dort gibts Bierchen, Poncha und auch Kleinigkeiten zu essen. Alles perfekt. Ach ja, Parken. Es gäbe einen Platz in der Tiefgarage unterhalb des Gebäudes. Die Zufahrt ist eher steil und vor allem schmal, so das wir immer draussen in der Umgebung geparkt haben. Das hat manchmal nennMoment gedauert, einen Parkplatz zu finden, aber insgesamt unkritisch. Nur zum empfehlen😎🫶Publicado em Booking WarrenVerificada SoberboPublicado em Booking MaríaVerificada Alojamiento perfecto para visitar Madeira ☺ El alojamiento está perfectamente ubicado para poder moverte por la isla en coche. Muy cerca del aeropuerto. Tiene todas las comodidades de una casa habitual y hace que estés como en casa. La anfitriona super amable y pendiente de todo. Detallista con regalos locales de bienvenida. Repetiría sin dudarlo.Publicado em Booking SjoerdVerificada Mooi, groot en gezellig appartement! ☺ Er is echt veel ruimte. Aparte slaapkamer, aparte badkamer, een keuken en een woonkamer. En heel leuk ingericht. Verder van alle gemakken voorzien, zelfs een oven en een wasmachine.Publicado em Booking DavidVerificada Repetiría ☺ La cercanía a la playa de arena, el apartamento muy completo, cama cómoda, menaje de cocina y limpieza muy bien. Cerca del centro turístico y a la vez zona tranquila, bares, tiendas de barrio cerca, supermercado, taxi y estacion de autobus a 7 minutos.Publicado em Booking NagyVerificada ExcecionalPublicado em Booking IreneVerificada A comfortable and well-located stay with great communication and thoughtful touches, a few minor issues, but the host wa ☺ Quick and easy check-in, with great communication throughout. The location was perfect: walking distance to the beach, restaurants, and supermarket, which made exploring really convenient. We also appreciated the welcome gift! The house had everything we needed, including all the essential appliances. ☹ Minor issue, but there were only two pillows for two people; we usually like two each. The parking was a bit of a challenge too. Our spot was very tight, right next to a wall and a staircase. For most of our stay, we had to park elsewhere because another guest with a large car made it almost impossible to get into our spot, and even if we could fit in (and I really stress the ‘if’), getting out of the car would’ve been nearly impossible. Also, the key to the pedestrian gate didn’t work well. As soon as mentioned, the owner did come to check and tried to fix it, and mentioned they’re planning to install a code-operated door next month, which will be a great improvement.
Publicado em Airbnb LucyVerificada Great place to stay in Madeira! Machico is peaceful and walkable and the apartment itself is quiet, well fitted, and has all you need. While there is parking, the space is very small and difficult to get into/out of - there were times we needed to park on the street because we couldn’t actually pull into the space. It’s a great convenience to have the parking but only really works for very small cars.Publicado em Airbnb MichaelVerificada Audrey’s place was great! Very convenient location, helpful suggestions on local test and things to do. Audrey’s detailed instructions made everything seamless.Publicado em Airbnb NathanVerificada This was a great place! Very much worth the price. I'd gladly go back to this place if i ever stay in Machico again.Publicado em Airbnb CarolynVerificada My partner and I stayed in Audrey's apartment for our last few days in Madeira. It is located in a VERY cute neighbborhood in Machico. It is walkable to restaurants and to the water. It's a short 15min drive to the São Lourenço peninsula where there's a beautiful hike.The apartment was perfect for us as we were working as well. There is a dedicated work desk which made it convenient for us.Audrey was very responsive and answered all our questions promptly and was able to arrange early check-in. I would recommend this accommodation to others.Publicado em Airbnb ChristophVerificada everything was just perfect and we can highly recommend the place! (the parking spot is a bit tricky, but it was easy to find alternative free parking close by)Publicado em Airbnb ViktorVerificada Ubytovanie u Audrey bolo výborné! Byt sa nachádza priamo v centre Machica, no zároveň v pokojnej a tichej lokalite, takže sme si užili úplný kľud, a pritom sme mali všetko doslova na pár krokov.Byt bol nádherne zariadený, moderný, čistý a veľmi príjemný. Všetko vybavenie bolo funkčné a dostupné – od kuchyne až po kúpeľňu, nič nám nechýbalo.Veľké plus bolo parkovanie – vždy sa dalo zaparkovať priamo pri dome a k dispozícii je aj garážové státie, čo sme veľmi ocenili počas výletov autom.Audrey bola výborná hostiteľka – komunikácia bola rýchla, priateľská a bezproblémová.Určite odporúčame toto ubytovanie každému, kto hľadá komfort, pokoj a výbornú polohu v Machicu.Publicado em Airbnb AliceVerificada We went for a hiking trip and this was just perfect. Thank youPublicado em Airbnb PascalVerificada Le logement d'Audrey est très bien situé car il donne accès à pied au terminal de bus, au centre-ville et à la plage. Il est cosy et très bien équipé car rien ne manque. Et Audrey est toujours très avenante.Nous recommandons vivement.Publicado em Airbnb PoppyVerificada Great little place, perfect location! Very clean, has everything you need and like a home from home! Thank you for having us!
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