Quinta Senhora da Vida - a house in the middle of the forest, overlooking the sea

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A white house with a red roof surrounded by dense forest.
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A tree with a thick trunk and dense foliage, surrounded by vibrant hydrangea flowers in shades of purple and pink.
A rustic outdoor dining area with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by trees and natural foliage.
A hallway with wooden shelving units, a white door, and a white wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Sintra Mountains

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Sintra
  • Place, Sintra Mountains
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Capuchos Convent
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Casal Santa Maria
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Sintra

Located in Sintra, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Sintra Science Center and Olga Cadaval Cultural Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Anta de Adrenunes and Capuchos Convent. Travelling with kids? Consider Museum of the Sea, or check out an event or a game at Estádio António Coimbra da Mota.
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Sintra

What's nearby

  • Sintra Mountains - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Capuchos Convent - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Casal Santa Maria - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Avenida da Liberdade - 35 min drive - 43.5 km
  • Rossio Square - 38 min drive - 45.3 km

Getting around

  • Banzão Tram Stop - 7 min drive
  • Rio de Mouro Station - 18 min drive
  • Cascais (CAT) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Estrela da Serra - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪HopSin Brewpub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Moinho D. Quixote - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bar do Fundo - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tea House - Palàcio Monserrate - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quinta Senhora da Vida - a house in the middle of the forest, overlooking the sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Quinta Senhora da Vida - a house in the middle of the forest, overlooking the sea?

As of 4 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quinta Senhora da Vida - a house in the middle of the forest, overlooking the sea on 6 January 2027 start from NZ$459, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Quinta Senhora da Vida - a house in the middle of the forest, overlooking the sea?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quinta Senhora da Vida - a house in the middle of the forest, overlooking the sea?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quinta Senhora da Vida - a house in the middle of the forest, overlooking the sea?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quinta Senhora da Vida - a house in the middle of the forest, overlooking the sea located?

This family-friendly Sintra holiday home is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Sintra Mountains and Capuchos Convent. Anta de Adrenunes and Casal Santa Maria are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very impressive property, beautiful surroundings, clean, easy to arrive. Host very responsive with great local knowledge. Highly recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent time, great job hosting Gabriela!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Gabriela is the kindest host. We stayed here with our 4 kids aged 11 and under and it was magical. We had fresh eggs from her chickens, veggies from her garden, welcome bottles of wine and she even baked me a cake to celebrate me graduating from university! It was an unforgettable experience and I’m so thankful for her generosity. There’s so much to do in the area and gorgeous beaches! We loved our stay here and highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Piece of paradise

Welcoming host, beautiful property and wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 April 2025
O grupo da Katrina é fantástico! Deixaram a casa impecável e recomendo-os aos outros anfitriões, voltem sempre
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10/10 Excellent

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Gabriela is the most genuine, kind person you will ever meet! She is a breath of sunshine. She had food and wine awaiting us including fresh eggs from her chickens and homemade jam which was such a surprise and welcomed when we were so tired on arrival. We love dogs and got a chuckle out of Goodie and Max visiting us at breakfast each morning. Looked out the door and there they were waiting in anticipation. The grounds are lovely. You can't go wrong if you like nature, animals and a lovely host.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful visit!!

Gabriella was an amazing host and so very friendly. The fresh eggs, ham, cheese, and bread was a wonderful treat for our breakfasts. Wish we could have stayed her longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I wish I had more time to stay here! Incredible place if you’re looking to get away from the city while still being close to sightseeing, food, etc. The property’s access to the Sintra- Cascáis natural park allowed us to hike to see multiple historical ruins and we even made it all the way to Praia da Ursa. Had no problems getting uber to/from Lisbon and to the Sintra town. The bread, cheese, ham, and jam provided is so thoughtful and allowed us more time to enjoy the property. Gabriela and her daughter Maria were both so friendly and welcoming. The dogs on property are also adorable and ready to greet you each morning. I would absolutely come back here, thank you Gabriela!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Quiet retreat

Gabriela was a wonderful hostess. She was so generous and gave us lots of goodies which we much enjoyed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2024
thank you :))
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The parking was good,although there were other cars and trees(cork) to navigate around in the driveway. We were welcomed warmly by hostess and found Gabrielle to be a wonderful lady. She had put eggs from the chickens on the property also a fresh loaf of bread and cheese from butcher. We found pods of espresso coffee waiting for breakfast. We loved our stay.The dogs were waiting to say good morning each day. We went to Sintra town and Cascais also . Went to the Praia da Aguda beach. Beautiful. Scenery was so amazing. Thank you Gabriella for your hospitality .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful accommodation in a nature preserve

Such a beautiful location with thoughtful gifts like bread, cheese, wine and fresh eggs. The hike in the nature preserve on location is stunning and gives you the true feel of living like a local. Highly recommended if you want to stay off the beaten path. There are precious K9 ambassadors on site to warmly greet you with your kind host. Highly recommended!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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So kind

Maria was wonderful. All of the extras that she does is so nice after traveling all day. We didn’t have to rush to find something to eat. The dogs are a sweet welcoming. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Gabriela's lovely farm and orchard made our Portugal stay even better! She was so warm and friendly and welcoming, she even provided us with some complimentary groceries upon arrival, including farm-fresh eggs from her own chickens. The view was fantastic, and everything we wanted to see was so close by! Even her dogs were super friendly and welcoming, and that's saying something, because I'm not really a dog person... :) Gabriela made everything right for us during our stay with her, and we will definitely be staying with her again if we go back to Portugal.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay in the Sintra Nature Reserve

We had a very nice stay at Pedra da Lua. Gabriela was a great host, very friendly and supportive. She took very well care of us. When we arrived, we found fresh eggs (from her own chicken), bread cheese, butter, ham and fruits. The place is great in summer, when you want to escape the heat of the city. It is good for hiking and for visiting all the nice places around, like Pena, Monserrate, Castelo do Mouros, Cabo da Roca and it is not far from the beach. We enjoyed staying there for more than a week. Kerstin and Andreas
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 October 2021
Thank you very much and i hope to see you again A big hug and keep save Gabriela
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Mountain top house

Host Gabriela was wonderful. She even had fresh cheese, ham and eggs ready for us for breakfast the next day. Property exterior is just to my liking. Very wooded. Interior is clean and traditional. Definitely had a olden day home feel to it. Place is ideal for 4 but we were a group of 6 so with just one washroom we found it challenging. Fairly close to major attractions in Sintra. We preferred this location as it is away from the hustle and bustle of the city and situated on the mountain. For the price we paid, it was decent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Gabriela is a wonderful host. She welcomed us with her very sweet and friendly dogs and walked us through the home. She was very accommodating, leaving us a welcome package with snacks and wine and gave us suggestions for attractions and restaurants. We were lucky to visit in June when her garden was blooming, it is a very beautiful property. We were able to park on the property which was very convenient.Sintra is beautiful and we highly recommend exploring the gardens and caves of Quinta de Regaleira especially if you have children. We Ubered as there is such limited street parking and one way roads.Also, nearby the rental is Moinho Dom Quixote, a kid friendly restaurant with an amazing terrace and views of the Atlantic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Gabriela is a fantastic host!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, we only wish it could have been longer. The house is very clean. Our host had everything ready for us. The pellet stove was warm and inviting. Fresh eggs from the chickens on the property. Bread and wine, cookies, ham, cheese and local jam all waiting for us. The area is a world heritage site and close to magnificent beaches. We needed more than a couple of days to experience it all. The directions to the house that you find on VRBO are not correct. The site will mess you up. I suggest that you check with Gabriela on WhatsApp before proceeding to the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 November 2021
Thank you and i hope to see again Gabriela
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10/10 Excellent

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A wonderful stay

We had a lovely stay at Gabriela’s beautiful estate in the Sintra hills. I can not imagine a more perfect host; she was the perfect mix of warm, welcoming and easy-going. Gabriela took very good care of us during our stay. We really appreciated the bread, meat, cheese, wine, fresh farm eggs and delicious homemade jam on our arrival, especially since all the grocery stores were closed on our arrival (we flew in on Easter Sunday). We especially enjoyed the garden, fruit orchard and hens. The dogs were all very gentle and sweet. One thing I was unsure about was the location, but it turned out to be one of the highlights of the stay. There is a beautiful hike literally out the back gate, we were only a short drive to Cabo da Roca and the most amazing hike/scramble/beach (Praia do Ursa). It was easy to drive to Sintra for the day. I was worried about parking, but Gabriela gave us great advice on where to park and we had no problems. Most of all, I am so grateful to have met Gabriela! Muito Obrigada!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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The best part of our trip to Portugal!

If I could give this place a 10 star rating I would. This is exactly the sort of vacation home we love. Six friendly dogs to greet you at the gate and a beautiful apartment that felt like home. A pen filled with chickens and a quiet rooster, made this place feel like we were off the beaten path despite being right off the 247. Gabriela and her husband were the most accommodating and kind hosts. When we arrived, we found a loaf of fresh bread, ham and cheese and farm fresh eggs, and wine! It was perfect because we were hungry from driving directly from the airport. There is a beautiful hike right outside the back gate. 3.5 km up to the Sanctuary of Peninha, which overlooks Cascais and Cabo de Roca. We drove to three local beaches and sat and read listening to the waves. We drove to Sesimbra (an hour) and went for a swim. We drove to Cascais (half an hour) and Mafra (less than an hour), which made this spot absolutely perfect. We regret going to Porto and Lisbon to be honest. You should know Qinta de Senhora de Vida is in Colares, between the ocean and the Sintra hills, so it can feel damp and laundry takes a little longer to dry. The spot would be perfect for a family or a few quiet friends. If anyone asks me where they should go in Portugal, I am going to say this place, and don't book anywhere else.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2023
My dears friends thanks very, very much
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10/10 Excellent

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Goed verblijf in de bossen bij zeer gastvrije host. Dicht bij meerdere strandjes en uitkijkpunten over de mooie kustlijn.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excelente

Foram 3 dias maravilhosos
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Wundervoller Urlaub

Eine großartige, hilfsbereite und aufmerksame Gastgeberin, eine wunderschöne Umgebung und die Nähe zu zahlreichen attraktiven Ausflugszielen - ausdrückliche Empfehlung!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2023
Such a lovely family! It was a pleasure meeting you all and I hope we get to meet again. And, of course, the dogs also send their love! Gabriela
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10/10 Excellent

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Tolle Lage für Natur-und Tierfreunde

Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt besonders auf der Veranda genossen. Als große Tierfreunde haben wir uns außerordentlich über die regen Besuche von Goody und Tonja (2 der 6 Hunde) gefreut. Gabriela war eine großartige Gastgeberin, beschenkte uns zu Beginn mit vielen leckeren heimischen Produkten und war immer mit Rat und Tat zur Stelle. Vielen Dank, Gabriela!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Gabriela es una anfitriona increíble!!!!

La estancia ha estado genial. El apartamento y el entorno en el que se encuentra el apartamento es muy tranquilo y bonito. Gabriela está pendiente en todo momento de todas las necesidades y dudas que te puedan surgir. Sin duda, para repetir!!! ☺️
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Paradies in den Bergen Sintras

Über diesen wundervollen Ort könnte man Seiten schreiben und um es kurz zu sagen, es war in nahezu jeder Hinsicht traumhaft. Nun im Detail. Es gibt genau drei Dinge, die wir (junge Familie mit zwei kleinen Kindern) als nicht ganz optimal aufführen würden...die Dusche ist ein bisschen schwach auf der Brust, in der Küche feuchtelt es (zumindest im Mai noch) recht arg, und die Straße ist deutlich zu hören (was an der Nähe zur Straße liegt, was gleichzeitig ein riesen Vorteil ist!). Eine neutrale Info zwischen rein: Man darf keine Furcht vor Hunden haben - es gibt 6 davon und sie laufen frei auf dem Gelände herum und kommen einen besuchen, werden jedoch nie unfreundlich oder aufdringlich. Nun zu den Dingen, die diesen Ort so traumhaft machen: Die riesen Terrasse überdacht und in einem Garten am Hang mit uraltem Eichenbestand, der selbst bei Hitze die Wohnung und Terrasse angenehm temperiert hält. Der ökologisch geführte Gemüsegarten, in welchem man frische Orangen vom Baum für Saft, Rosmarin vom Busch für die Bratkartoffeln (aus dem Garten) und Salat pflücken kann. Die stilvolle Einrichtung, inkl. automatischem Pellet-Schwedenofen im Wohnzimmer und großen und gemütlichen Betten. Die fantastische Lage zwischen den schönsten Stränden in der Region Lissabon/Sintra (Adraga 5 Minuten mit dem Auto), den Palästen und Klöstern und der Nähe zu Lissabon, welche alle Wege kurz hält. Und zuletzt, aber beinahe am wichtigsten, die fantastische Gastgeberin und Besitzerin, Gabriella - ein Mensch, so herzensgut, freundlich, offen und respektvoll, wie man ihn nur finden kann! Wir kommen in jedem Fall wieder und wenn möglich bald!
Stayed 21 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2022
Caro Ben, muito obrigada aos 4! Espero ver-vos em breve e as maiores felicidades para vós Beijo para todos Gabriela
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10/10 Excellent

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A great stay with wonderful hosts

The farm is really beautiful and picturesque, perfectly positioned for nice hikes and days by the ocean. The hosts are incredibly sweet and helpful! Gabriela and Jose will make your stay unique and give you a real taste of the Portuguese hospitality. Totally recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
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