See all properties
Entire home

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

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

A heated pool
TV, fireplace, ping pong, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 92583 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer

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

Add dates for prices

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,583 square feet

Similar properties

Property grounds

Casa do Pinhal swimming pool villa 3km to beach

  • Pool
  • Outdoor space
Casa do Pinhal swimming pool villa 3km to beach

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site 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 transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Colares, Sintra

What's nearby

  • Monserrate Palace - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Quinta da Regaleira - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Sintra National Palace - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Pena Palace - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Moorish Castle - 7 min drive - 2.6 miles

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?

Checkout 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 miles (3 km). Galamares Tram Stop is 14 minutes by foot and Ribeira de Sintra Tram Stop is 24 minutes.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheila S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

Joachim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Wieneke B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

*

Beautiful house with original furnishings in a quiet area, with many various sights nearby. Communication (only online) with Antonio was very good. We liked the things to do list!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

bertrand c.

Great Location

Very nice and large house in the wonderful Sintra area - Everything was clean and working fine - It has to be noted that two bedrooms have outside of the house access (near pool for one and back side of the garden for the other) which made our children even happier - the kitchen dishes are a little bit short for a 10 persons stay (to get same plate or glass for everyone) - great to get the pool to rest after climbing Sintra's wonderful residences or traveling to the very close lisboa, or it was possible to go to the nice beaches 10 minutes away - Great house in a great area.

8/10 Good

Lotte K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Pleasant stay

We had a pleasant stay in Sintra. Despite some bad luck at the start (no running water on the first day due to unexpected maintenance work in the neighbourhood and a broken pool heater), we had a lovely week. The house is a good place from which to organise trips into Sintra, Lisbon and to the beach. Surprisingly few wasps, which was a concern due to allergies. Only real tip for improvement would be the beds, as some of us did not sleep very well on these matrasses.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Niels B.

A really nice and well-functioning house.

We - a family of three generations and eleven persons - spent a wonderful week in Sintra. The house easily accomodated our large family. All was clean and neat.The kids, in particular, enjoyed the heated pool. Sintra and the surroundings is a pearl - lots of culture and an amazing nature. Just two minor suggestions for improvments: The waste-pipe in the guest house is undersized and the double matress in one of the bedrooms needs to be replaced.

10/10 Excellent

edward c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Charo S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Yessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ein tolles Anwesen mit vielen Annehmlichkeiten

Es war wundervoll. Ein tolles Haus mit allem was das Herz begehrt. ein toller Pool, eine große Küche und geräumige, saubere Zimmer. Wir kommen gerne wieder.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ALEJANDRO C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Estancia estupenda

Antonio estuvo muy atento en todo momento, resolviendo rápidamente algún pequeño problema que surgió en los primeros días de la estancia. Muy destacable la limpieza de la casa. Recomendable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

JUAN JOSE L., Madrid, Spain

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excepcional estancia cerca de Sintra

Excepcional estancia cerca de Sintra con todo lo necesario para pasarlo genial en familia o con amigos
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Veronika N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Schönes Haus und schöne Gegend

Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt . Das Haus ist sehr geräumig, sodass wir viel Freiheit hatten.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz Totterdell

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Cindy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Parfait

Propriété parfaite très agréable et très propre . Un hôte super gentil et répond activement à notre demande encore merci .
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lydia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tolles Haus mit traumhaften Blick auf das Gebirge

Wir haben uns insgesamt sehr wohl in dem Haus gefühlt, alles war sauber. Alles sehr geräumig, ein großer Esstisch und genug Platz für alle. Auch der Kontakt mit Antonio war sehr nett und er hat immer direkt geantwortet. Einzig was man wissen sollte, was aus dem Inserat nicht herausgeht, ist das ein Zimmer mit 3 Betten und dazugehörigem Bad abseits im Erdgeschoss liegt, mit separatem Eingang. Die restlichen 3 Schlafzimmer befinden sich alle im Obergeschoss. Je na Konstellation der Gäste kann das zum Vorteil sein, leider in unserem Fall, zwei Familien mit je zwei kleinen Kindern, war es sehr ungünstig.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Holger F., Erlensee

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tolle Zeit in Sintra und Umgebung

Das Haus ist groß und geräumig. Innerhalb unserer Urlaubswoche wurden die Bäder gereinigt und die Handtücher gewechselt. Das Haus ist gut ausgestattet. Man schaut von dem Balkon auf der Vorderseite direkt auf den Palacio de Monserrate und kann das Castelo de Mouros am Berg sehen. Es war leider sehr feucht im Haus und es musste viel gelüftet werden. Für uns waren die Matratzen zu weich, aber das ist ja Geschmackssache. Der Pool hat eine wunderbare Temperatur. Ebenso haben wir das gute Essen im Restaurant am Ort (Tipp von Antonio) sehr genossen.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sehr schönes geräumiges Haus

Eine erholsame sonnige Woche . Sehr schönes Ferienhaus mit Pool, das wir genossen haben.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

stuart JACKSON

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Anne Laure O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabuleux

La maison est située à proximité des principaux sites culturels de la région, à peine 30 min de Lisbonne et Cascais, dans un cadre à couper le souffle avec une vue sur le Palais de Montserrate... Au delà de tous ces éléments, Mr Antonio Cruz est un homme d une bienveillance rare ...Merci Monsieur pour votre générosité et vos conseils précieux !
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

SAEID G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Romain K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magnifiques vacances autour de SINTRA

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour en famille. Tout était parfait, la maison est très agréable et très bien équipée pour se retrouver en famille pour les vacances. Nous retournerons avec plaisir pour profiter du secteur et des environs de Lisbonne. Antonio s'est rendu très disponible pour notre accueil
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

ML P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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