Villa Cassandra - Holiday home perfect for surfing or sunbathing on Praia Grande near Sintra
Conveniently spread over one level, and divided into two different buildings, villa Cassandra has lovely entertaining spaces, with a spacious lawn garden, dotted with flowers and framed by lush green vegetation enabling you to swim or soak up the sun in seclusion and comfort within the grounds of this well-appointed holiday home for 8 adults and 2 children.
For beach lovers “Praia Grande” is a must-go.
As the name suggests, Grande Beach is the largest beach on the Sintra coast. An expanse of white sand that delights holidaymakers. The purity of the Atlantic waters and the outline of the coast with its rugged cliffs make it a truly enjoyable spot at any time of the year.
The surrounding area lends itself to rewarding sightseeing. Besides Cascais and its animated holiday atmosphere, you can explore the Parque Natural de Sintra-Cascais and Cabo da Roca.
Main house:
Fully equipped kitchen
Living room with fireplace
Dining room
1 bedroom with 2 single beds 0.90 m x 2.00 m
1 bathroom with bathtub
1 bedroom with 1 double bed 1.40 m x 2.00 m
1 bedroom with 1 double bed 1.40 m x 2.00 m
Central heating
Lower floor apartment:
Kitchen - partly lower ceiling
1 bedroom with 2 single beds 0.90 m x 2.00 m
1 bedroom with 1 double bed 1.40 m x 2.00 m
1 bathroom with shower
Portable heating
Outside:
Swimming pool: 10 m x 4 m x 1.20 m - 1.80 m
Children's swimming pool
Bathroom with shower
Shower
Dining area with BBQ and pizza oven
Indoor parking for 1 car and outside parking along the street
Distances:
These are private or public areas that do not form part of the property. Each has its own schedules and regulations, which must be confirmed with the relevant administration.
Praia Grande beach: 2 km
Restaurants: 1 km
Supermarket: 1.5 km
ATM: 1.9 km
Pharmacy: 1.3 km
Bus: 600 m
Train Station: 2 km
Praia das Maçãs: 1.3 km
Azenhas do Mar: 2.2 km
Colares: 2.5 km
Sintra: 11.1 km
Lisbon: 35 km
Lisbon Airport: 39.5 km
Security deposit: 600€
Wi-Fi: included
End-of-stay cleaning: included
Central heating optional; mandatory from mid-Oct to mid-Apr: 50€ per night
Pool/beach towels for rent: 5€ per towel per stay
Earliest arrival time: 16:00
Latest departure time: 10:00
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Property Registration Number 10607/AL
Property # 11313882
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Sintra
Sintra is home to this villa. Sintra National Palace and Pena Palace are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Guincho Beach and Ribeira Beach. Sintra Science Center and Olga Cadaval Cultural Center are also worth visiting.
Does Villa Cassandra - Holiday home perfect for surfing or sunbathing on Praia Grande near Sintra have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Villa Cassandra - Holiday home perfect for surfing or sunbathing on Praia Grande near Sintra pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of EUR 100. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking at Villa Cassandra - Holiday home perfect for surfing or sunbathing on Praia Grande near Sintra?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Villa Cassandra - Holiday home perfect for surfing or sunbathing on Praia Grande near Sintra?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Villa Cassandra - Holiday home perfect for surfing or sunbathing on Praia Grande near Sintra?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Villa Cassandra - Holiday home perfect for surfing or sunbathing on Praia Grande near Sintra located?
Situated in Sintra, this villa is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Macas Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Grande Beach and Sintra Mountains. Casal Santa Maria and Adraga Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km). Pinhal Tram Stop is 8 minutes by foot and Praia das Maçãs Tram Stop is 16 minutes.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great place for us to stay after our wedding with our family for a few days
Great place for us to stay after our wedding with our family for a few days.
15/09/24
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nathalie C.
13 August 2025
Nice house with swimming pool and
Nathalie C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2025
Hello Nathalie, thank you for your kind review! We’re glad you enjoyed the house and the swimming pool, and we’d be happy to welcome you back again in the future! :) Kind regards, The Allure Villas Team
Absolutley had the most amazing time
Villa was clean, lovely and kids were always in the pool. Fantastic chill out
Overall loved it
Lorraine B.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 October 2024
Hello Lorraine, thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear you had such an amazing time at the villa and that the kids enjoyed the pool. It's great to know you had a relaxing stay, and we hope to welcome you back again soon! Kind regards, The Allure Villas Team
From a partner site
8/10 Good
8 October 2024
Cozy villa with a large swimming pool at a short distance to amazing beaches
Absolutley had the most amazing time Villa was clean, lovely and kids were always in the pool. Fantastic chill out Overall loved it.
28/09/24
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sarah
15 September 2025
Perfect family get together.
Great Villa with split levels that can accommodate a large family group of various ages.
Beautiful pool and dining area with well kept garden's.
In a perfect tranquil spot and close proximity to the beach and supermarket.
13/09/25
The initial description was quite confusing. A little more clarity would work in your favour.
Sarah
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
24 October 2024
We really enjoyed Villa Cassandra, it was a a beautiful house with a great pool, 20mins walk from th
We really enjoyed Villa Cassandra, it was a a beautiful house with a great pool, 20mins walk from the beach, and the on-site pizza oven was a real bonus. Loved it!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lidia
23 November 2024
Villa Casandra
Sandra was a great host. Villa and localization wonderful! Strongly recommended!!!
22/09/24
Lidia
Verified
8/10 Good
Caitlyn M.
24 September 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The house grounds are the standout feature. A very nice yard and pool with a covered outdoor eating area made it very appealing to be outdoors as much as possible. The downstairs unit did not meet expectations for us. There is mold and high humidity and the kitchen isn’t furnished or integrated into the unit.
Caitlyn M.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 September 2025
Hello Caitlyn,thank you for sharing your detailed feedback. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the outdoor spaces, pool, and dining area. We’re sorry to learn that the downstairs unit did not meet your expectations, and we’ll carefully review the humidity, mold, and kitchen setup to improve this part of the house for future guests. Kind regards, The Allure Villas Team
Pre-arrival comms were great. Easy to find. Very quiet area (apart from the barking dogs). Keys collected easily and shown round the house. House was as described. A few things could do with updating. No utensils or crockery / cutlery downstairs. And we had to turn the fridge on. Only minor things though which we sorted quickly. Great outdoor area. Great pool. Safe for small children. Really enjoyed our stay. Would happily recommend.
Johnny C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2025
Hello Johnny, thank you so much for your thoughtful review and for recommending us!
We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay — especially the outdoor area and pool, and that check-in was smooth and easy. We also appreciate your constructive feedback about the downstairs kitchen. While the main kitchen upstairs is fully equipped, we do plan to add essentials to the downstairs space soon to make it more convenient for our guests.
Thanks again for staying with us! Kind regards, The Allure Villas Team
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Johnny
24 June 2025
Pre-arrival comms were great
Pre-arrival comms were great. Easy to find. Very quiet area (apart from the barking dogs). Keys collected easily and shown round the house. House was as described. A few things could do with updating. No utensilscrockery / cutlery downstairs. And we had to turn the fridge on. Only minor things though which we sorted quickly. Great outdoor area. Great pool. Safe for small children. Really enjoyed our stay. Would happily recommend.
21/06/25
Johnny
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Sanna
24 October 2024
Really nice villa
Really nice villa.
The villa manager was really nice and helpful.
Villa have enough space for bigger groups or families as well. Villa was clean and tidy. Pool area & garden was taken care well. There was everything what was mentioned on profile. Neighborhood was peaceful.
25/04/24
More keys to villa (1 is not enough for bigger groups so there should be atleast 2 keys)
More coffee cups: There where lot of glasses but only few coffee cups/mugs
Blackout curtains for downstair windows (there was no curtains at all, so the sunlight get in so early. Other rooms had curtains)
Sanna
From a partner site
8/10 Good
29 June 2024
We enjoyed our stay at the villa! The two units are in the same house, just different levels and doe
We enjoyed our stay at the villa! The two units are in the same house, just different levels and does not have a connecting stair inside. The garden and outside space is really nice and the un-heated pool worked well for us. Also nice to have a outdoor shower and toilet. We spent our evenings at the outside table/ BBQ area which as really nice. The location is great with grocery stores, restaurants and beach within walking distance, but I would recommend to have a car. We had 2 and it worked well to park them both inside of the gate. Sandra was a great and communicative host.
20/06/24
I recommend the host to install blinds downstairs since it is quite hard to sleep when it is so bright. The wifi is terrible, we could not use it even though we restarted it and all.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Neil
26 May 2026
Good Stay, wonderful outside space
Great/responsive communication with owner at all times.
Outside space and pool
Good check in, shown round house and pool
Comfortable beds
Location to beach and shops easily walkable
Overall a good stay and not really anything other than minor points mentioned which would make it more of a Great stay.
22/05/26
Not clear that the lower apartment has a very low ceiling/beams. Hit head several times.
Dust and cup rings on window sills and dining cabinet.
Not enough rubbish bags or dishwasher tabs for full week
Pool towels pre-ordered were not there, however owner provided same day, no hassle at all.
Broken dining chair.
Sehr angenehmes Haus mit schönen und praktischen Räumen, sowohl drinnen als auch draußen. Lediglich die Küche ist etwas schmal und bietet nur einer Person wirklich Platz zum Arbeiten.
Rolf-Dieter E.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2025
Hello Rolf-Dieter, thank you very much for your kind review! We're glad you enjoyed the house and its spaces both indoors and outdoors. We hope to welcome you back in the future! Kind regards, The Allure Villas Team
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Rolf-Dieter E.
3 May 2025
Familientreffen
Sehr angenehmes Haus mit schönen und praktischen Räumen, sowohl drinnen als auch draußen. Lediglich die Küche ist etwas schmal und bietet nur einer Person wirklich Platz zum Arbeiten.
03/05/25
Rolf-Dieter E.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
23 November 2024
Tolles Grundstück und schöner Pool
Tolles Grundstück und schöner Pool. 15 Minuten zu Fuß an den Strand und zu zahlreichen tollen Restaurants. Das Haus ist recht einfach eingerichtet, aber den Preis absolut wert. Haben Pizza im großen Ofen gebacken mit den Kindern, hatten eine schöne Woche im Spätsommer.
27/10/24
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
24 October 2024
Sehr schönes Haus mit sehr gepflegter Außenanlage
Sehr schönes Haus mit sehr gepflegter Außenanlage. Schöner Pool und ein klasse Pizzaofen.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
24 October 2024
Отличные каникулы
Отличные каникулы. Спасибо большое. Нам очень понравилось. Жилье советуем всем !
About the host
Hosted by Allure Villas
Passionate about landscapes, new cultures, and adventures, we started to rent our own villa in 2012 to finance family trips.
Because we didn’t find any companies that provided a complete service on the Lisbon coast, we took care of all the details for our guests to have the best satisfaction.
The idea attracted some neighbors and friends who wanted to be part of our new project. Thus, we built our local network of hosts, maintenance, cleaning, and laundry providers.
We proudly and with great enthusiasm founded Allure Villas thanks to the owners’ involvement, our satisfied guests’ feedback, and word of mouth.
Today, we operate more than 200 units along the beautiful Portuguese shorelines. We keep selecting unique properties that cover all accommodation types.
Our villas are handpicked and negotiated based on exclusive contracts, subsequently inspected and photographed by our local teams, seeking to maintain a high standard according to our guests’ needs and expectations.
What makes this property unique
Praia Grande beach: 2 km
Restaurants: 1 km
Supermarket: 1.5 km
ATM: 1.9 km
Pharmacy: 1.3 km
Bus: 600 m
Train Station: 2 km
Sintra: 11.1 km
Lisbon: 35 km
Lisbon Airport: 39.5 km
Languages:
English, French, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish
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