Even though we have hardly seen Isabel, we directly realize what it is for a positive and likeable person. Thanks for the great time with you and greetings from Berlin!

Isabel made us feel very welcome right from the start! She drew us a map of all the beaches within walking distance and showed us around her very nice and cozy house. We loved to go to the little eco shop behind the house and get home made bread and veggies. The kitchen us well stocked and we prepared most of our meals by ourselves. Getting to Isabel's place without car from Lisbon is very easy, we took the train from Rossio to Sintra, which runs very frequently, walked through the beautiful center to station Portela de Sintra and took the bus to Colares.

Isabel's place is a charming home in a lovely place. The view is awesome and the kitchen well equipped for cooking. The warm, homemade bread at the co-op was incredible and Isabel was a warm and friendly host. Would love to return one day!

large well located house

Wonderful place to stay! Isabel is a very lovely, extremely welcoming host! The house and the room are very nice. You can buy your fresh organic food at the Eco Coop next door and use the kitchen to cook. The beaches are near, we walked there almost every day. Our initial intention was to stay for one week but as we really enjoyed the place, we decided to stay for another week :) Isabel is a very active women, so she was not at home very often. But when she was, we enjoyed it a lot! The people working in the Eco Coop and the whole community are all very lovely. Thank you also very much for the great dinner we had all together the day before we left! We can highly recommend the place and hope to come back soon :)

We recommend Isabel go home, in a home environment, with complete freedom of movement in the house. In addition Isabel help at all times to know well all the nooks and charms of the surroundings. The house had everything we needed, being very broad, having available throughout the house. Well equipped respect kitchen, bathroom and dining room, with comfortable bed. The only drawback is that to heat the common part is with the fireplace, but the room has a heater with which it is passed cold.

Isabel is one of the kindest people you will ever meet! She greeted us with a warm hug when we arrived and every morning we were there. She showed us her home and when we opened the door to the bedroom she had left chocolates and a fruit basket beside the bed. Her hospitality is unparalleled. Her place is absolutely beautiful. You will wake up in the morning to the soft sound of birds chirping and the sun rise is right outside your window. When you look out you have the perfect view overlooking her very well maintained garden where she grows fruits and vegetables using a permaculture agricultural system. There was no need for us to even go to a restaurant while we were there! Right beside the house is her Eco Co-operative where she sells everything she grows and my goodness I have never tasted such fresh produce! If anyone I knew was going to Sintra I would INSIST they stay here! (We stayed in 3 Airbnbs during our time in Portugal and this was the best one!)

Our family enjoyed comfortable and authentic house, very friendly neighbours, quietness and simplicity. The place has its own aura and gives a lot of space for thoughts. Isabel is energetic, inspiring woman.

Thank you so much for your welcome. Very nice place, We are sure to visit U again Béatrice & Fréd

All very much. Great location, nice house, with modern equipment, and lovely hostess Susana, who helped with valuable tips. I recommend!

My cousin and I stayed here two nights. The house is lovely, modern and large, clean and comfortable. The bed is huge and comfortable with remote control. There is a clean, modern ensuite with a spa bath. Susana is a warm, welcoming host with a lovely family and very cute pets.

Au cœur d un triangle : plage océan , palais de Sintra et Lisbonne tout en moins de 40 mn chez Susana tout est réuni pour une escapade portugaise réussie avec ses bons conseils pour les restaurants et sa gentillesse en prime

We spent an amaizing week in the house. It is cosy, confortable and has everything needed to rest and enjoy this beautiful area of Portugal. Sintra natural park is worthy for more than a week. Great landscape, seaside, hiking, castles, palaces, food and wine. The house is located in the perfect and quite place to enjoy everything in a very short car distance.

Thanks for everything, the House perfect, clean, cared for, with everything you need and to highlight the musical taste of the owner in its cd´s, quiet beaches 5 minutes drive, nearby restaurants... in the end, we will return.

Great house in a great location. Close to Lisbon, Sintra, beaches, surfing and great walks. Had a super time and Ana and Nuno were really great!

Noel is super super friendly and gave us many tips what to see and visit in the area. The hut is beautifully located on the countryside and perfect to explore the sights of sintra and beaches. Thank you a lot, anytime again!

Great place to discover Sintra, Cascais, Caba de Roca and hidden beaches around. Noel was wonderful host, helped with solving our troubles and was polite. Apartment itself has everything what might be needed for stay and travel. Maybe its not so suitable for people who likes to sleep till noon, as Casa de Madeira situated on one of the main city streets with cars starting to pass by at 8 or so. Highly recommended. Plan at least 3 full days! The places around worth it!

everything was like in the description. the small wooden house is very clean and cosy, there is everything you need. It has one big window to the (relatively calm) street side and is situated on the ground of a private house. Sintra is a beautiful small town with extraordinary culture and nature sites.

Many thanks to Noel for his warm greetings and well equipped cabin! We really enjoyed our stay there! The apart has perfect location. And it is the best place to discover Sintra.

Noel was a pleasant host and tried to explain and help us with everything. It was a bit difficult to find his house, but he came to meet us and showed the way. The house is located in the garden of another big house, but you still may have privacy there as it quite calm. The best would be to go there by car, as we were expecting troubles with the public transportation (walking to the beach will take about 30 mins). In the end we were pleased with the stay.

This place is AMAZING! My boyfriend and I stayed here and it felt like a cozy cabin in a beautiful little town with the fairytale land of Sintra surrounding it! We rented a car so we traveled around easily... less than 10 minutes to the beaches and 20 to the castles and palaces. The place is fully equipped which was the best part for us because we enjoy cooking. Thanks again, Noel! I will be returning ;)

cozy house, super clean, with a great hosts

Noel is a super friendly host. He gave us lots of advice about the area and was very helpful and attentive. La Casa de Madeira is very comfortable and well equipped, though somewhat hard to find ... But in the end, well located between the beaches and the attractions of Sintra.

We were a group of 4 adults and 3 young children. We have stayed at many villas before but this was our first air bnb experience. The villa is well presented, spotless and well maintained. The pool is gated which means you are not worrying about the little ones being in danger and the pool is a nice size. There is plenty of outdoor space again all well maintained. A small BBQ and outdoor tables and chairs to eat out. The kitchen has everything you need and more. You could feed a busy restaurant with the equipment in there :) Jorge is a great host. When we needed any info he was always available to drop in for a chat and give advice on shopping, places to see etc. Without his advice we would have missed some of the best places in the locality. He is even a wine expert which made our stay all the more enjoyable as we all love to try different wines. We had great privacy in the house. Its in a quiet area which seems to be mostly made up of holiday villas. The walk to nearby Colares is about 10 mins. You are also well placed to drive into Sintra or get the bus from Colares. We all had a very relaxing and enjoyable holiday and would not hesitate to recommend this villa and Jorge to anyone.

Jorge is an amazing host, he provided great information about the house an the surroundings. I would recommend this house to anybody, no hesitation and it was really easy to communicate with Jorge! My friends and I had a great week here!

The house is in very good condition, clean, well equipped, very spacious communal areas (kitchen, dining room). The children have enjoyed the garden. The area is beautiful, just outside the house is a path leading into the woods, and the beach is very close, castles 20-30 min drive. There are several shops in the village, and parking for several cars in the driveway. We really enjoyed our holiday in Sintra, someday we return!

The house in Colares was a terrific location for our two families to stay close to Sintra. Colares itself has a handful of small shops and a small supermarket, while there are a couple of great sandy beaches a short drive away. Jorge made our arrival super easy, even after delays to our flight and traffic in Lisbon. Jorge also recommended the local horse riding school which the kids loved, and was kind enough to show us his own horses too. We all greatly enjoyed our stay and would love to visit again.

Good contact with the preparation and available when needed. Speaks good English and makes a pleasant impression. Fine!

JOrge was the most helpful and wonderful host we could have hoped for.Best ever.Checked that all was fine.Really cared for us.

House very well located. Good condition, well equipped. The repeat

This is a wonderful, spacious villa in a quiet spot in the forest. The beach is literally 10 mins drive away, and the hills of Sintra 20 mins or so. Lisbon a bit further, so this is ideal if you prefer tranquility and surrounded by nature. Jorge was a great host, discreet and offering advice on what to see. He made the sure pool was clean for us and the kids may good use of it. Good water temp even in May. We were a group of 6 adults with 5 kids and the house is a perfect size - even to all have breakfast on the patio by the pool, after buying fresh bread and cakes 10 mins walk in to the village. The gardens are well tended, every room spacious and clean, kept simple but with all amenities provided - kitchen equipment, towels etc. You will want to claim the fab upstairs bedroom with great view to the hills! The place and host are well recommended. Please look after it as we want to return!

We really had a wonderfull stay in Diana's lovely house. It is a luxery home in a quiet neighbourhood, only 4 minutes from several beaches. Diana's local tips for restaurants etc were excellent. During our stay she was easy to contact for some more help or questions, she really made us feel welcome and at home. We were with 2 kids and the house is big enough for 2 more children and 2 adults.

The house is situated in a lovely, quiet villa neighbourhood. Several very beautiful beaches are just a few minutes by car. Small supermarket is nearby. Colares is a charming village, not overcrowded with tourists. The house itself is spacious but needs some improvement, in our opinion. Good communication with the owners, excellent suggestions for beaches and restaurants.

She showed discreetly that she was concerned about our adaptation on arrival. She responded to a minor request ( a heater)

The Diana was one available and concerned host. The house of the pine forest is very good for a stay in the summer, very quiet place with pria and even sintra next. I recommend.

An adorable little basic accommodation with Isabel on the farm in a loving atmosphere. The guest house is in a wonderful nature. To the beach you can walk in twenty minutes! Perfect if you want peace and quiet his :-)

Isabel is very friendly and welcoming host, she is always ready to help you! The house is very clean and charming, also as the city in general. This is the cool place, if you want to relax and also to see wonderful beaches (all the beaches close to the Colares are very beautiful), also it is a great place to stay, if you want to see such big cities as Cascais and Sintra, but to live in a smaller and more quiet place.

Isabel is a very warm and open person. We felt at home right away. The apartment and the surroundings are very nice and perfect to relax a few days at Starnd or surrounded by a sore beautiful scenery to go hiking. Always my pleasure.

Everything was fine and as presented as on the pics. The room was clean and quite. The house is located next to an eco cooperation, where you can buy fresh eco vegatables, bread etc. Isabel, the host seems to be a very interesting person, who has a lot to say. It's a shame that her just met her shortly. The communication was prompte and helpful. From Lisbon it takes you a while to travel to Colares, when you come by public transport - but it's possible. :) It will take you around 1,5-2h depending on bus and train schedule. You need to change three times. The bus stop is nect door. With that bus you can even go to Praia Grande, Anzenhas do Mar and beautiful Sintra. Praia Grande is the next beach and it's a 15-20 minutes walk.

Very good value for money. nice hostess

Really nice place right next to an organic farming cooperative, which was initiated by the host. I felt right at home, even the kitchen was full of delicious, organic items just like at my place :-) Isabel and her daughter are lovely, warm-hearted people who made me feel very welcome!

Isabel was very nice and welcoming to me so I felt like home every time I would come back from the trips. Also the explanations she gave to me about surroundings were very accurate so I didn't panic that I would be lost. I can't make a list of favorite things I enjoyed at Isabel's because I was very happy about the conditions she offered. My host was the best in creating a safe, hospitable and positive environment. She always received me with a smile and asked me how my day was. She was so caring that she even awakened in the morning I had to go to the airport to tell me about a bus that comes earlier ten the bus schedule provided. This information helped me a lot because I had an morning plain to catch, so she saved me again. She was so implicated even in helping me to check-in with my returning flight. Isabel was my Guarding angel this past days and a close friend. She gave me the felling of wanting to return in another journey, because I still have so many things to see and to live.

Isabel is a warm and lovely woman, and her eco farm is a wonderful retreat which I hope to return to in the future. 25 minutes walk to the most incredible beaches and salt swimming pool. There is a bus stop right outside, but I like the walk along the tram tracks. I loved having the organic shop in the garden - and discovering your tasty carob pods! The occasional music events which I could drop in to if I was feeling sociable. The room was peaceful with lovely views over the farm to the hills beyond. I loved the big old teacher's desk in the bedroom and I made good use of it, but if I return I may take the double bedroom instead since the single one opening off the kitchen can be a little noisy when other people are cooking.

We loved staying at Rosa', particularly with our 15month year old. Rosa had left out toys for our daughter, and made sure everything was really inviting for the whole family. The inside of the house is as shown in the pictures, and suited us perfectly. The outside patio is fantastic, nice and big- great for a charging infant, and the private pool is amazing- it's huge! The location is lovely and secluded, walkable to the beach- although we always drove so we didn't have to cart all our stuff down the street. I would definitely recommend staying with Rosa, particularly with children.

our stay at Rosa's place was fantastic! very clean, we'll appointed and exactly as described. Rosa was a wonderful host and made sure our experience, particularly with a young baby was enjoyable. Rosa lives on site so is always available in person or through email. the location is very quiet yet a close walk to the beach and a short drive to all local sites. we would highly recommend Rosa's place!

Overall, we had a wonderful experience at this beautiful home. Sofia & Pedro were very communicative and helpful. The only negative comment would be that the rooms and bathroom upstairs were all designed with children in mind so they are a little smaller with low ceilings at some points. We were a group of 6 adults so those who had the bedrooms upstairs were a little disappointed.

The house is beautiful and very close to the ocean. The room is small but cosy. We were able to cook our food and eat it in the garden which was very nice. We liked our stay a lot.

Jaime was a wonderful and generous host. The house is beautiful and drinking local wine on the porch made me want to never leave! The house is in a somewhat remote location and the local buses were expensive and a little bit difficult to navigate. It would be best to have a car or scooter. There is a tram that runs from just down the road to Sintra but check the days it runs (Friday-Sunday while we were there) as we missed out by one day and had to catch the bus. Overall a great experience and very relaxing end to our European travels.

Jaime and Maria João are five star hosts... They are the nicest of people you will ever meet. What I most love about their beautiful home are the supremely delicious pears, tomatoes and other foods which grow on their property and which the hosts were most generous in sharing. The location can't be beat, just a stones throw to Praia Grande. in beautiful Sintra... Perfect summer retreat. The room itself is very comfortable, peaceful, quiet and has a lovely outdoor patio area. I would stay there again and would not hesitate to recommend it to friends. Obrigado M. João, Jaime!

The room is for 1 person (midget) and not for 2. In addition, the mattress is too small, you will leave the arms and legs of the bed (I measure 1.78 cm). Otherwise correct.

Amazing home in stunning location. Room was small as described but adequate for a couple travelling on a budget for one or two nights. Jaime and his son were very helpful and welcoming. It was very easy place to stay with a car and made visiting the area a breeze.

Bardzo uroczy dom w odległości spaceru od plaż. Jaime i jego żona są przyjazne i pomocne wiedząc pozostaje dyskretny. Zdecydowanie polecam ten mały pokój na kilka dni.