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Private heated pool, open view, 5 min. to beaches & Sintra, walk to shop & cafes

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A heated pool
A heated pool
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 9240 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
    Gym
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private heated pool, open view, 5 min. to beaches & Sintra, walk to shop & cafes

This beautiful villa (10625/AL) is located in the village of Galamares, 4km drive or 1,5km by walking trail to World Heritage Sintra, 5min drive to various beaches, 15 min to Cascais/Estoril and 35min to downtown Lisbon. It is south facing and in a quiet neighbourhood. It is less than 10min drive to all the major sights. It has a private heated swimming pool (Apr 15 - Oct 15). The 60m2 living room enjoy a splendid clear view over the Sintra mountain and Monserrate palace which is lighted up in the evenings and no other buildings in front. It has 1000 m2 of a well cared garden with grassed areas, flowers and some pine trees. It has a relaxing wooden deck over the pool and an outdoor covered lounge area with sofas in front of the BBQ area. It has 4 bedrooms, 9 beds, 2 baby-beds, 3 full bathrooms plus an extra entrance w/c. It has cable TV, stereo, unlimited wireless Internet and table tennis. Within a 5 minute walk there are 2 restaurants, a grocery shop, a couple of cafés, bus stop and 100 year old tram line. The closest big supermarket is 4min by car in the village of Colares. Along the seaside there are many seafood restaurants and cafés.
Included in the fee is cleaning in the middle of the week and at the end of the stay.
All towels, sheets and blankets are included.

Walking path to Sintra: From the house you can walk up to historic Sintra. It takes about 25 minutes.

About the rooms: There are 9 adult beds + 1 sofa-bed + 2 baby beds.
The pool is electrically heated to 26 degrees from Apri 15 - Oct 15, not the rest of the year.
The pool area can be closed for child protection.
A tennis table is always set up.

The Sintra sights:
Quinta da Regaleira – “Enchanted mansion” with secret passageways, botanical garden and beautiful views.
Castelo dos Mouros – You can walk on the steep stony walls overlooking the stunning view.
Palácio da Pena – Enormous fully equipped saloons, bedrooms, kitchen just as it was hundreds of years ago.
Convento dos Capuchos – Sculpted in the rocks, midget sized living room, bedrooms, kitchen, chapel and a washroom with a river running underneath, a sinister place.
Palácio de Monserrate – Built by an English trader with a majestic botanical garden.
Palácio da Vila – Grandeur saloons with intricate wood work, marble and sculptures.
Weekend fruit market near Almoçageme.
Weekend antique market in Colares
Cabo da Roca, Europe’s most Western point with 200m high cliffs.
The village of Almoçageme and Praia da Adraga where you will find the incredible seaside cliff walking trails with breathtaking scenery.
Azenhas do Mar, a village perched on a cliff.
Visit Penedo village and Peninha to see the views.
7km long seaside boardwalk in the Cascais/Estoril area.
At least 5 golf courses 15 min by car.
Huge shopping malls with all types of food, 15min by car.
Doctor and clinics nearby.
Major hospital 20 min by car.

Property manager

Antonio Cruz

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Bidet
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking in the verandas permitted.

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 2583 sq ft (240 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 26

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: 2 cots, 1 baby chairs

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 10625/AL

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Colares, Sintra

What's nearby

  • Monserrate Palace - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Sintra National Palace - 9 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Quinta da Regaleira - 11 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Estoril Racetrack - 14 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Pena Palace - 17 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • Sintra Station - 9 min drive
  • Galamares Tram Stop - 14 min walk
  • Cascais (CAT) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Quinta da Regaleira - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Fatto in Sintra - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tea House - Palàcio Monserrate - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pub Medieval Casa do Fauno - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lawrence's Hotel - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private heated pool, open view, 5 min. to beaches & Sintra, walk to shop & cafes have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Private heated pool, open view, 5 min. to beaches & Sintra, walk to shop & cafes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private heated pool, open view, 5 min. to beaches & Sintra, walk to shop & cafes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private heated pool, open view, 5 min. to beaches & Sintra, walk to shop & cafes?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private heated pool, open view, 5 min. to beaches & Sintra, walk to shop & cafes located?

This family-friendly Sintra villa is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Sintra Mountains and Sintra Science Center. Sintra National Palace and Anjos Teixeira Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km). Galamares Tram Stop is 14 minutes by foot and Ribeira de Sintra Tram Stop is 24 minutes.

Private heated pool, open view, 5 min. to beaches & Sintra, walk to shop & cafes Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheila S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location to explore beaches, Lisbon, Sintra
Overall a very nice stay. Nice sized house with a good layout for a big family. The location was great for exploring the whole area. It is a long walk into Sintra so a ride is pretty much necessary but Ubers are everywhere.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

edward c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem
Antonio, the host, was friendly and very helpful. The villa gave us everything we wanted, it is spacious, very clean and extremely well equipped for our 3 generations. We loved the pool, especially the grandchildren who were reluctant to get out! The gardens were beautiful and a great place for hide and seek. It is ideally located for all the Sintra historic sites and the local beaches could be easily reached by car. The lanes and footpaths are great for walking and running, especially if you wanted to leave the car at home. There is a grocery store, cafes and restaurants within easy walking distance and would particularly recommend Cantinho do Picadeiro. We would certainly stay there again.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz Totterdell

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect villa. Perfect host!
We loved the villa, the pool and the garden. And the view! Fantastic area too! So easy to go to so many interesting places. Antonio was a perfect host - very helpful. All in all a perfect stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spacious home, just as advertised.
We stayed comfortably and happily with our family from Germany. The was plenty of space for the eight of us to sleep and in fact, the house sleeps more. The rooms were clean, the pool was nice, and the kitchen well-stocked. A great value for the price we paid, and a short cars-drive away from the local tourist spots.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

stuart JACKSON

Liked: Cleanliness
Great villa in scenic setting
A well equipped villa with everything you need. Pool was heated and comfortable for dipping in and out.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

SAEID G.

Wonderful, property with excellent scenery.
This is one of the most beautiful properties I have stayed in. The house is equipped with literally everything you need. The Internet speed here is very good. The house was kept extremely clean by the cleaner that came in once a week (very friendly lady). Unfortunately, the issues that we had was that the House was extremely damp. Due to the microclimate of the area. The bed always felt damp and the smell of the damp on the bed was pretty horrific. Truth be said, I don't think anything can be done about this. If you are going to stay at this property, it is critical for you to have your own vehicle or transport. Taxi service will not come out to this area for some reason. It was a nightmare trying to get a taxi. The bus service is good in this area, however, It's always very overcrowded. The tram looked like a wonderful way of seeing the area. But again, the tram was always packed and we could never get on. Another big problem that we faced as a family was the mosquitoes. By the second night, everybody in my family had been stung by mosquitoes. Don't forget to take mosquito repellent and fly spray. The outside areas, specially paving and steps going to up to the House, could have been better maintained. As there was lots of loose tiles. Unfortunately, I did have a bad fall on one of these steps going up to the house. Is best to avoid the gardener I didn't find him friendly and the quality of his work was not very good. Every time he left the swimming pool was covered with debris and grass cutting. Finally. The next door neighbour has three large dogs that continuously bark throughout the whole day. This can be a problem if you're trying to sleep in. Enjoy your trip if you're going there.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Family Holiday
The villa was spacious and very comfortable. The children just loved the pool (so did the adults)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

ML P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious Accomodation
Great place for multiple-person stay! There is the main house which has a big bath, and one of the three bedrooms in the house has its own bath/toilet. Then there are two other little separately locking spaces outside of the main house with bathrooms/showers for your other guests privacy. Laundry room on site was also great for our longer stay. The kitchen is a bit antiquated - you have to light the cook-top with a match - but served us well. Access to regional attractions was great! You can see one of the Sintra Castles from out the front window, although I think it was a bit far to walk to. Short drive to local beaches and Portela de Sintra train station for trips to Lisbon and such; would not recommend using main Sintra station due to lack of parking and crowding in town. Overall, a great location for an extended visit!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fully equipped family house with fabulous views of the Sintra forests
This is a perfect family house that is fully equipped inside and out. Great layout, kitchen, bathrooms, family and dining rooms, bedrooms, heated pool, ping pong table, washer and dryer, baby crib and the list goes on. Lots of space indoors and around the outside of the house and pool. Antonio was very nice and helpful. The house was cleaned while we were there. The cleaning woman was very good, kind and ensured we had everything for our grandson (baby). We hiked, partially up a secluded path near the house, to Sintra, Quinta da Regaleira and the Moorish castle - 17km up and back including time spent at each location, but well worth the effort. There is a nice restaurant very close to the house by the equestrian park. The beaches are a short drive away - Praia Grande and others - and Cascais is not too far away either. We would definitely like to come back to this house. Thanks Antonio.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location great property for visits to Sintra
Enjoyed our stay Host Antonio friendly and very helpful. Great space for a family holiday
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Property
Whole process was easy and the property was located in a great place to see sights of Sintra and to travel further afield. Owner was very helpful with all our questions. House was clean and offered things for everyone in our group.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalya S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient hub to explore Sintra region
The house is located in a nice quiet neighborhood short drive from historic Sintra and few nearby beaches. Has a little grocery store and restaurants walking distance away, though they don't show up while looking on Google maps. House is well equipped with everything needed for a large family to be as comfortable as at home. We also appreciated weekly housekeeping services, which made everything even more relaxing.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
We enjoyed a perfect Christmas holiday in Sintra. The house was roomy and had all the necessary kitchen items for cooking mealss we really enjoyed our ping pong tournament I. The game room Highly recommend !
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linda J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loving it in Portugal
This casa in Galamares is a great place to stay for visiting Sintra and the surrounding area. Communication with owner António was timely and the information he provided was helpful-especially regarding the use of Uber as an easy and economical way to get around. Accommodation was just as we expected from the posted descriptions. -and the house is equipped with everything from paper goods to batteries for remotes. We enjoyed our stay thoroughly..
Stayed 18 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jean K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely holiday home
Myself and my family had a lovely relaxing stay at this home. It had everything we needed to ensure we had a comfortable stay and the views were lovely.

10/10 Excellent

Pat J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sintra
We had two lovely weeks in this excellent villa which accommodated nine of us very comfortably. We were looked after very well by a delightful Marilia who could not do enough for us. The area is very interesting and kept our party of mixed ages happily occupied. I can not recommend this villa highly enough.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bruce G., Tallahassee, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful and spacious property.
Property was very clean and the facilities were excellent. The owner came by and made sure that we had everything we needed. Excellent experience!

10/10 Excellent

Priya S.

Lovely Villa for a family holiday
The villa felt like a home from home in beautiful Sintra and it had everything we needed for a family holiday. There were some issues with the main bathroom, but that didn’t detract from the whole experience as Antonio was quick in getting it sorted. Already hoping to book again next year.

10/10 Excellent

Nicola V.

Beautiful villa, excellent location
The villa is well equipped and very clean. The views across to the Palacio de Montserrate are just glorious. We stayed in November so didn’t use the pool but loved having breakfast on the balcony terrace overlooking the valley. The area is full of things to do - we especially liked the gardens at Montserrate and of course the Atlantic coast is utterly stunning. The owner is extremely helpful, friendly and speaks perfect English - we had a really enjoyable stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jan V., USA

Great for families; lots of room!
The house is as Antonio described. It is perfect for families with kids. There is a lot of space for kids to play and the garden is lovely. The kitchen is well equipped with lots of dish and flatware. Antonio was very helpful including cleaning midweek. Also it was cold and rainy while we were there but room heaters got the space cozy when we turned them on.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Martin W.

Great Location, very comfortable
Antonio is a very helpful host and everything in the villa is as you would expect . There are two restaurants withing 10 minutes easy walk and the location was perfect for everything . Would definitely stay again . Would recommend a sat nav or app for finding villa if first time in portugal .
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dennis Y.

great place, with tons of space
We stayed here for 1 week and fully explored the entire area. It's a wonderful location to explore all the sites of Sintra!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Howard T.

Plenty of space for a family of eight.
All facilities were in the property to ensure a comfortable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Joachim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We liked the house. Thanks
We had a great time. Quite area. Good for families. The house ist very clean but a bit musty smell everywhere. Thanks
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charo S., Madrid, Spain

Liked: Cleanliness
Casa muy espaciosa en entorno precioso
La casa es muy grande, las estancias espaciosas. La ubicación muy buena para visitar Sintra y Lisboa, pero es imprescindible el coche porque andando Sintra está lejos. A las playas 20 minutos en coche. La piscina muy bien, aunque el agua no nos parecio climatizada, quiza es que la zona está siempre con niebla y hace mas bien fresquito incluso en agosto. En la cocina hay utensilios de todo tipo. El mobiliario se ve antiguo y las almohadas un poco pequeñas para las camas, pero por lo demas todo perfecto.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024