We stayed for 2.5 months, two families with kids.
The apartment location is perfect: it is right on the great ocean promenade that stretches towards the center of Funchal. This is perfect for walks with baby buggy. And it is easy to get in and out via the ground floor parking (owners provide the key) and the apartment complex has two good elevators in each block. There is also a supermarket and several restaurants right in the apartment complex. If you need more - large Forum shopping center as well as banks, car rental, various shops is just 5 minutes up the street. There is also the bus stop right near the building, and another one on Estrada Monumental street (near Forum shopping center) with buses to the city center (10 mins), other locations of Funchal and to the airport (airport bus stops there). So great promenade to the left, stairs to the pools and underground passage to Formosa beach to the right when you leave the apartment. Or you can use the elevator and exit to the internal yard and then enter the supermarket and restaurants right form there.
Apartment is really spacious and clean, equipped with all you need. Wireless Internet, TV, local phone - all is in place. Kitchen, bathrooms, furniture - all are in very good condition. The greatest feature is that living room and one bedroom is connected to the large balcony with ocean, beach and mountain views - absolutely million dollar view! Another rooms and kitchen also have large balcony with the view to the city and ocean, it is lit with sun during the morning and noon.
Joe and Nelson provided everything to make our stay comfortable and easy. From the initial contact, email communications and payment. Also, we requested a few additional items like a crib and high chair for kinds and owners have found them and provided for us - we are very thankful for their care and hospitality.
We really would like to return next year!