Olá!
If you’ve reached us here, chances are you share our love for the special island of Madeira.
We provide a comprehensive hosting service. We care for your investment, secure consistent bookings, satisfy guests, and ensure positive reviews. As dedicated Superhosts, hospitality is at the core of our operations, and we strive to deliver the kind of experience we would want for ourselves as passionate travellers.
Since our hosting journey began in 2020, we have proudly accommodated over 2000 stays and counting!
While we aim for every stay to be flawless, we understand that unexpected challenges can arise in the property and travel industries. Whether it’s a technological glitch, an unforeseen maintenance issue, or a guest lockout situation, we approach every issue with a human touch. By promptly addressing any issues that come up, maintaining open and clear communication, and providing top-notch service, we consistently earn the respect and appreciation of our guests, leading to glowing 5-star reviews.
Communication is key, and with English as our first language and Andre fluent in Portuguese, you can expect clear and efficient communication throughout.
As a small family-run business, we pride ourselves on providing personalized and dependable service. Our goal is to offer comfort and peace of mind to our clients, knowing that their properties are well taken care of and rental income is optimized.
ABOUT US
André has been visiting Madeira on holiday since childhood, as his parents are from the island and both emigrated to South Africa as children, with their families still maintaining close links with Madeira.
In 2015 we took our first trip here as a family and by our third trip in 2019 we were already talking about making a permanent move to Portugal. We made another trip in 2020 with the intention of having a short break before moving to Lisbon but we never left, and we are now overjoyed to call Madeira home!
Meet your hosts
Meet André Petim
André began his career as a goalkeeper at the age of 15, joining Ajax Cape Town’s youth academy and going on to play football for a living for the next 15 years. After retiring from playing he became a Goalkeeper and Assistant Coach and is now a part time coach for a team on the island. His experiences in the football world have taken him all over Africa, and to Europe, gaining knowledge and understanding of different cultures along the way as he worked alongside players and management from many different countries. He has a serious love of golf and also enjoys spearfishing and DIY.
Meet Lauren Petim
Lauren has worked in various industries from finance and fashion to property, in Cape Town, London and in Florida where she worked at a small, exclusive country club and gained exposure to international hospitality standards. She ran an events company from 2012-2018 and entrepreneurship taught her the invaluable skills of multitasking, time management and prioritisation of tasks. Lauren has studied Event Management and Graphic and Interior Design. She enjoys reading and watching documentaries, gardening and growing veggies, spending time in nature and travelling with her family.
