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Santo da Serra · Madeira

HomeOffice Madeira

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Best for

Hiking-Focused Adventurers. Hiking enthusiasts seeking daily mountain adventures and social evenings in remote Madeira

Unique features

  • Expert Guide. On-site host Figo provides professional-level hiking guidance to hidden trails and secret spots that tourists never discover, with intimate knowledge of every corner of the island.

  • Sunrise Views. Mountain location offers spectacular sunrise views directly from bedrooms and balconies, creating magical morning work sessions that guests consistently describe as life-changing.

  • Pizza Oven. Stone pizza oven in the garden becomes the centerpiece for memorable communal cooking experiences and legendary pizza nights that guests rave about.

  • House Dog. Beloved resident dog Lotus provides emotional comfort and homey atmosphere, with guests consistently mentioning cuddles and companionship as a highlight of their stay.

About

Homeoffice Madeira is the island's most popular coliving located in a 400 square meter villa with a huge 5000 square meter garden in Santo da Serra. The space offers a beautifully designed coliving experience with fast fiber-optic internet, multiple workspaces, private rooms with office setups, and a vibrant community of mindful people. With the philosophy "Everything can, nothing must," it provides focused work, weekend adventures, shared dinners, and space to be yourself in a relaxed, soulful environment.

Ratings

9.0/10 Excellent

Rooms

Double (Private Bathroom)

Double bed
Up to 2 guests
Private bathroom

A comfortable double room with a private bathroom, ideal for remote workers seeking privacy and focus. Includes good WiFi, a desk, heating, and a wardrobe. Can be booked for exclusive (solo/couple) use or shared between two unrelated guests at a per-person rate.

from$2,388/mo

Double

Double bed
Up to 2 guests
Shared bathroom

Double rooms with shared bathroom access. Includes good WiFi, a desk, heating, and a wardrobe. Can be booked for exclusive use or shared between two unrelated guests at a per-person rate.

from$2,040/mo

Lux Double

Double bed
Up to 2 guests
Shared bathroom

A premium-feeling double room with shared bathroom, offering more comfort and brightness. Includes good WiFi, a desk, heating, and a wardrobe. Can be booked for exclusive use or shared between two unrelated guests at a per-person rate.

from$2,160/mo

Twin

Double bed
Up to 2 guests
Shared bathroom

Comfortable twin rooms with two separate beds and shared bathroom access, suitable for both short and long stays. Includes good WiFi, a desk, heating, and a wardrobe. Can be booked for exclusive use or shared between two unrelated guests at a per-person rate.

from$1,800/mo

Twin Premium

Double bed
Up to 2 guests
Shared bathroom

A well-lit twin room with two separate beds and shared bathroom access. Includes good WiFi, a desk, heating, and a wardrobe. Can be booked for exclusive use or shared between two unrelated guests at a per-person rate.

from$2,040/mo

Bunk Bed

Dorm bed
2-person dorm
Shared bathroom

A simple but functional bunk bed room with shared bathroom, perfect for low-cost accommodation. Can be booked for exclusive (single) use or shared with a friend at a per-person rate. Includes good WiFi, a desk, heating, and a wardrobe.

from$1,680/mo

Policies

Stay rules

  • 7 nights minimum
  • Pets not allowed

Payment & cancellation

  • 65% due at booking
  • Partial refund 90 days before check-in

Community

Homeoffice Madeira operates on the philosophy that "Everything can, nothing must" - more than a motto, it's how they live. The coliving believes in creating real community instead of digital anonymity where guests live together like a shared home, not as part of an all-inclusive entertainment trip, but as a real community.

It's not about a schedule but about shared moments. The space believes that coliving works best when everyone brings openness and willingness to be part of something meaningful. Whether it's a group dinner, spontaneous BBQ night, shared hike, or cooking together - everything is possible, but nothing is expected.

Everyone can contribute and together they create a relaxed atmosphere that feels like living with friends you just haven't met yet. The communal atmosphere makes it easy to break the isolation that sometimes comes with remote work, focusing on shared moments rather than strict schedules. The hosts organize group activities like hikes, sunset boat tours and BBQs, so strangers quickly become friends.

Who stays here

Activities

Hosts

How it started

The website does not provide specific information about the founding story or origin of Homeoffice Madeira. While it mentions being a proven concept with over 850+ guests and being fully booked, the specific reasons why this coliving came to exist or the founding story are not detailed on the available pages.

Work

Amenities

Workspaces

Deep Work Space

Call room

A dedicated indoor space for focused work or video calls, equipped with noise-cancelling headphones. Designed to provide a quiet, distraction-free environment separate from the communal areas.

Garage workspace

Calls allowed

A converted garage offering additional workstations with a view of the garden, wall art, and motivational decor. Also contains recreational game equipment including a pool/billiards table, foosball table, and dartboard, making it a combined work and social space. A monitor is available at one of the desks.

Living

Shared spaces

Living room

A spacious communal lounge with large communal tables suitable for co-working, a sofa area, and a fireplace for cozy evenings. Serves as the main social and co-working hub of the villa.

Kitchen

A large shared kitchen fully equipped for communal cooking. Frequently used by guests for group dinners and cooking evenings together.

Dining area

A spacious communal dining area with a large dining table where guests share meals, celebrate birthdays, and gather for group dinners.

Garden

Outdoor

A vast 5,000 m² palm garden surrounding the villa, offering a variety of outdoor spaces. Features include hammocks, a stone pizza/BBQ oven, a fireplace, a ping-pong table, a trampoline, multiple seating areas suitable for working or relaxing, and full WiFi and power throughout. Fruit trees are also accessible to guests.

Balcony / Terrace

Outdoor

A sunlit outdoor balcony/terrace with a green metal railing, tiled floor, and seating. Offers sweeping views of the garden, sea, and surrounding mountains. Popular for working with a laptop, watching sunrises, and social gatherings such as bonfire evenings with live music. Equipped with WiFi and power.

Fitness area

An indoor fitness area (referred to as the Sports Room) with a variety of fitness devices and exercise equipment, available to guests to offset sedentary workdays.

Communal meals

Groceries

The property is located in Santo da Serra, Santa Cruz area, about 15 minutes from Madeira Airport. Shared rental cars are available on-site (used by 99% of guests) and are the primary means of reaching supermarkets. Hosts provide grocery help and shared shopping lists. Groceries are typically bought for new guests upon arrival.

Location

Caminho do Cabeço Alto, Ribeira João Gonçalves Santo Antonio da Serra, 9100-249 Santa Cruz, Madeira Island

The coliving is located in Santo António da Serra, a quiet rural area in the municipality of Santa Cruz on Madeira Island, about 15 minutes from Funchal Madeira Airport. The villa sits in a mountain setting with sweeping sea views — guests frequently mention the breathtaking sunrises visible from the balcony and terrace.

The area is peaceful and surrounded by nature, with hiking trails accessible directly from the property. Madeira's UNESCO-listed laurel forests, dramatic mountain peaks, and coastal cliffs are all within reach. As one guest noted, "despite the peaceful location, you're not far from Funchal or other larger towns."

Reviews consistently describe the setting as quiet and remote, nestled in the mountains away from tourist crowds. The location is ideal for those seeking a nature-immersed environment, though daily errands and urban amenities require a short drive.

Getting around

Getting there

How to get to HomeOffice Madeira from the nearest transportation hubs:

FNC Madeira Airport

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