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Santo da Serra · Madeira

HomeOffice Madeira

~10 people · 4 private rooms · 6 dorm beds

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

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.

Origin story

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.

Community philosophy

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.

Rating

9.3/10 Excellent
Based on 100+ reviews

Work

Main workspace
Large community area for co-working with separate co-working space and dedicated Deep Work Space for focus or video calls (with noise cancelling headphones)
Call spaces
Dedicated Deep Work Space for focus or video calls with noise cancelling headphones
Alternative workspaces
Quiet garden corners and balconies with full WiFi and power, converted garage workspace with four extra workstations

Equipment

Ergonomic chairs
Each room equipped with comfortable office chair and ergonomic chair
Standing desks
Monitors
Personal monitor and cables available for a small fee, optional monitors available
Coffee & tea

Internet

Fiber
350/350 Mbps
High speed fiber optic internet connection with download speeds over 350 Mbps and upload speeds over 350 Mbps (as of March 25)
Wi-Fi coverage
WiFi coverage throughout the property including all rooms, garden corners, balconies with full WiFi and power access

Meals

Community dinnerFrom time to time
Optional community group dinners organized as shared experiences, part of the community living philosophy where everything is possible but nothing is expected
BBQ nightFrom time to time
Spontaneous BBQ nights organized as community activities in the garden area

Groceries

Hosts provide grocery help support to guests. Shared rental cars are available (used by 99% of guests) for transportation to shopping areas. Location is in Santo da Serra, Santa Cruz area, 15 minutes from Madeira Airport.

Nearby vendors

Local restaurant (10min drive)
Snack Bar Juza in Santo da Serra offering rustic meat feasts, open Thursdays only

Activities

Rooms

Location

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

The coliving is located in Santo da Serra, a rural area in the municipality of Santa Cruz on Madeira Island. The property features a 400 square meter villa with a huge 5000 square meter garden, positioned in a natural setting. The location is described as having the "Best Location in Nature" with access to unique sunsets. The area is 15 minutes from FNC Madeira Airport, making it easily accessible while maintaining a peaceful, nature-focused environment away from urban areas.

Getting Around

Not walkable
Remote mountain location with limited walkable amenities
Reviews: Guests note the villa is in a quiet, remote mountain location away from towns, requiring cars for most activities and exploration
Shared rental car
Two shared rental cars available through the coliving - 99% of guests use this option. Even guests without driver's licenses can participate as drivers are always found among other guests
Destinations: Funchal, Pico do Arieiro, hiking trailheads, beaches, restaurants, poncha bars, Porto Santo ferry, and various scenic spots around Madeira
Reviews: Guests consistently praise the shared car system as essential and well-organized, making island exploration easy and flexible for group activities
Parking available
Parking appears to be available as rental cars are provided, though specific details about parking facilities are not specified

Getting There

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

FNC Madeira Airport

Policies

Stay restrictions

7 nights minimum

Guest restrictions

Pets not allowed

No pet policy information available on the website

Payment & cancellation policy

Booking

Prepayment (50%)

50% deposit due at the time of booking

90+ days
before check-in

Partial refund

Up to 3 months before arrival: 50% of the total amount due

60+ days
before check-in

Partial refund

Up to 2 months before arrival: 65% of the total amount due

30+ days
before check-in

No refund

From 1 month before arrival: 100% of the total amount due

Check-in

Payment (full)

Remaining 50% must be paid in full no later than upon arrival

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