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Living area
Outdoor dining
Food and drink

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14900 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed, 1 Crib and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Child Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Villa - Colares Sintra - Heated Pool by the Beaches

The Barge Charm House - Colares Sintra - Heated Pool.
(42881 / AL - license number)
Sandra and Eduardo are waiting for you with Portuguese flavors to taste, a delicious champagne Sangria with red fruits to celebrate your holiday. Welcome! Be our guest!
This beautiful house, built in the 1930s, was completely renovated in 2016. It is a designer house with a new interior, but with all the charm of a traditional Portuguese house. Every detail has been made with LOVE. It is located in the Banzão-Colares pine forest (Sintra), in a very private and safe area, surrounded by the beauty of Sintra forest. Wonderful beaches and many historical sites are very close. You can walk or cycle on the beach.
This two story house can accommodate 11 guests with every comfort. The first floor has two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The second floor has three more bedrooms and two bathrooms. Three crib or infant beds are available upon request. There are two living rooms (one with smart tv), a dining room and a fully equipped kitchen.
The doors are open to the living room, with garden furniture, an outdoor dining table and chairs, a kitchen near the barbecue, surrounding a beautiful pool (8 X 4 Mts) WITH FENCE PROTECTION, with 8 sun loungers + 4 garden chairs with towels.
Heated pool on request (Pool heating: EUR 25 extra charge per day). Pool heating depends on weather conditions - usually possible from April until October.
We have an additional bike rental service. It's great to go to the beach and restaurants by bike.
For children, but also for adults, we have a separate games room near the garden with ping pong and badminton. We have a children's playground in the 16 m2 garden and a wooden house that the kids will love!
Imagine sitting by the pool, having your breakfast and planning an exciting day exploring Sintra, the nearby towns and historic villages.
It is our intention to provide everything you need to experience the best of Portugal!
For periods longer than 6 days, our housekeeper cleans the house and provides clean towels in the middle of your stay.
Taxi service available: from 1 to 4 people 50 € total. From 5 to 8 people 80 € total (Airport to Barca Charmhouse and vice versa).

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Permitido fumar no exterior da casa

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 42881/AL

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sintra

Located in Banzão, a neighbourhood in Sintra, this villa is in a rural area and on a river. Sintra Science Center and Modern Art Museum of Sintra are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Olga Cadaval Cultural Center and Museum of the Sea. Travelling with kids? Consider Cascais Cultural Center, or check out an event or a game at Manuel Possolo Hippodrome. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking.
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Colares

What's nearby

  • Sintra Mountains - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Belém Tower - 35 min drive - 40.6 km
  • Marquis of Pombal Square - 38 min drive - 43.8 km
  • Avenida da Liberdade - 38 min drive - 44.2 km
  • Rossio Square - 39 min drive - 45.3 km

Getting around

  • Banzão Tram Stop - 7 min walk
  • Rio de Mouro Station - 19 min drive
  • Cascais (CAT) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Serra & Mar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bar do Fundo - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Toca do Júlio - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Moinho - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Arribas - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming Villa - Colares Sintra - Heated Pool by the Beaches have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Villa - Colares Sintra - Heated Pool by the Beaches ?

As of 28 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Villa - Colares Sintra - Heated Pool by the Beaches on 3 May 2026 start from NZ$805, 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.

Is Charming Villa - Colares Sintra - Heated Pool by the Beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming Villa - Colares Sintra - Heated Pool by the Beaches ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Villa - Colares Sintra - Heated Pool by the Beaches ?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Villa - Colares Sintra - Heated Pool by the Beaches ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Villa - Colares Sintra - Heated Pool by the Beaches located?

This family-friendly Sintra villa is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Sintra Mountains, Grande Beach and Macas Beach. Casal Santa Maria and Capuchos Convent are also within 3 miles (5 km). Banzão Tram Stop is 7 minutes by foot and Pinhal Tram Stop is 12 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, fantastic pool, Sandra was very helpful with recommendations and making us feel welcome.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Freja Charlotte L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was clean and cozy. We loved the outdoor kitchen and the playing area for the kids. Sandra was a great hosts- trying everything to make us happy. Some plants in the garden are a bit dangerous for little children, though
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hatti L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
This was so much fun staying here, we really enjoyed it!Sandra was extremely responsive and helped us a lot with planning transport ahead of the trip. She also prepared some amazing food for our arrival as well as arranging a meal one of the evenings at our request. We were three families travelling with four young children and the house was set up perfectly for our needs with plenty of ways to keep the children entertained. The only reason for the lower vote was that we found some of the local restaurants weren’t very welcoming to young families - for a group of adults I think it would be a good area to stay in.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The photos do not do the property justice - particularly the outdoor areas. It is so beautiful. Sandra is a very accommodating host, allowing us to check in early due to our flight arrival time and was there to greet us when we did arrive. Sandra was very easy to stay in touch with and answered all my questions very promptly. We cannot thank Sandra enough for the wonderful stay we had in a Barca charm house and would not hesitate to recommend anyone stay here!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lara D.

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

Brilliant!

Superb hosts, very friendly and helpful. always on hand to offer tips about the area or house. The villa is in an excellent location, close to beaches, lovely towns like Sintra very close and Lisbon is even close enough for visits . Colares was perfect for our family as it had everything with needed. The house was well equipped, the WiFi was good. We loved the pool and bbq area. Would defo stay again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah S.

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

Wonderful Stay in Colares

It was a wonderful location and we had a great trip, especially with such wonderful and responsive hosts. The only issue we had was plumbing/ventilation of the three bedrooms downstairs could have been improved because of all the rain.
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

Great stay

Owners very helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Alan S.

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

Colares gem

All the reviews were true! Sandra and Eduardo own a perfect place for a group vacation. Their hospitality is first class and they are very concerned about their guest’s well being. The pool and outside dining area were wonderful. The location is very convenient for a wide range of activities. I based my choice of this house on reviews and we were not disappointed. Thank you Sandra and Eduardo.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcey H.

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

Great home!

We had a great time. The neighborhood was quiet, the pool was lovely, and the hosts were fantastic. Will definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

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

Wonderful experience

Very charming home in beautiful area. Hosts extremely welcoming and helpful!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jeanne s.

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

Perfect family vacation stay

A Barca charm house was the perfect place for our entire family to enjoy a week in beautiful Portugal. Sandra and Eduardo are the most charming hosts and so helpful. The house was supplied with everything we needed, clean, comfortable, and gorgeous. There are bikes, games, toys and an awesome heated swimming pool. So close to all the major sites and beaches. I can’t say enough about how much we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Barca Charm House in Colares

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful house. The owners were so helpful as soon as we booked it. Sent us many ideas for things to do while we were in Portugal and greeted us with a delicious pitcher of Sangria and some local treats. This was our first experience with Vrbo and we were very happy!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jeremy M.

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

As good as it looks!

The house if just as friendly and fun as it appears in the photos. The air here is filled with birdsong and the property provides more facilities than we could ever use. The hosts welcomed us warmly and seemed available for anything we may need. This place is a great find.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Augusto B.

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

Incredible service, home and location

Eduardo and Sandra were extremely receptive and friendly. They welcomed us with some amazing and thoughtful treats. The communication process was smooth and the home was impeccably clean. I would definitely recommend this home for you family vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Perfect house for our family

We had an amazing stay (7 adults and 4 kids), Sandra and Eduardo were such thoughtful hosts, and my only regret was not staying longer! The house is well equipped and roomy for large families with young kids, and there are so many things to do nearby. The hosts went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and so responsive when we needed advice about excursions, etc. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn T.

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

The best hosts ever! 5 stars!

The hosts were absolutely incredible from the moment we booked till the moment we left - they went above and beyond! Nothing was too much trouble and they made us feel so at home and comfortable. The house was fantastic and so easy to get everywhere by bus or walking. Beach and playgrounds! The kids loved playing in the pool and the sandpit and the little houses. We had such a lovely stay - thanks so much both! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

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

Perfect Stay

Sandra and Eduardo were lovely hosts and greeted us with a drink and a tasty selection of food. They were friendly and gave us great recommendations for places to visit and restaurants to eat at. The house was fantastic and clean and equipped with everything you need for a great holiday. We chose to pay a bit extra to heat the pool which was at a perfect temperature. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend staying in their charming house and would definitely stay again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marion M.

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

A wonderful family gathering.

We chose the Barca Charm House for its location, family friendliness and wonderful reviews. Each review referred to the hospitality of our hosts and I have to agree with previous reviewers, Sandra and Eduardo were exceptional. The house is comfortable and fully equipped. There was everything you could possibly need and so much more. The only item we were unable to bring with us was a potty for our 2 year old. Sandra was immediately on the case and brought a brand new potty round which was so helpful! There is so much to see and do in the area that a week just wasn’t long enough. We left with heavy hearts. Our family are spread out over the world and time spent together is very precious. We made many happy memories in the Charm house. Thank you Sandra and Eduardo. Wishing you both health and happiness.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

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

Wonderful house with amazing hosts

We loved our stay here. They had thought of everything and we felt so comfortable and welcome. When we arrived our hosts made us some delicious Portuguese food and drink which made the start of our holiday even more special. The pool and outside dining area were the highlights for us, we spent many happy hours here. The location is perfect for visiting local beaches and exploring nearby historic places of interest. We had one car but found walking to the beaches and nearby supermarket very easy. We will be back. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Missy P.

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

Summer Family Gathering

The Barca Charm House was the perfect home for our family vacation. We had two four year old and one six grandchildren and our grown children and spouses. The house easily accomadated usThe house was so well equipped with all kitchen supplies , toys for kids and adults and lots of towels for bathroom s and swimming. The best were the wonderful owners, Sandra and Eduardo. They were always available for any of our needs and were so warm and friendly ‘absolutely rent their home again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

daniela b.

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

Wonderful memories of the Barca Charm House

Our family of 9 spent 2 wonderful weeks at the beautiful vacation home of Sandra and Eduardo in Colares. Everything was perfect - from the beautiful interior, the pool, the garage with the pool table and dart board and the bicycles available to us. Sandra and Eduardo were always available to answer our many questions, make suggestions and prepared delicious paella for us twice. We went home with so many great memories and will always remember our stay. A big 'obrigado' to our kind and lovely hosts.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlene V.

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

The perfect place to stay! Highly Recommend

We had 9 adults, children aged 7, 6,2 and newborn. The Barca Charm house was perfect for all ages! We loved the outdoor kitchen and the pool. Wonderful communication. Sandra and Eduardo had excellent communication and recommendations for our group. Their welcome Portuguese starters and Sangria were delicious as well as the meal they prepared for us. It’s an excellent location with bus stop right outside to Sintra or the beach. Ubers were cheap and came quickly too. Easy walk to Colares for groceries and brewery. We would stay here again and highly recommend! Thank you for opening your home to us
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ELISABETH V.

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

An amazing family holiday!

After having spent nearly two years apart, we had the most wonderful time at Barca Charm House. The house is beautiful and we especially appreciated the thoughtful touches throughout the property. The children especially loved the outside play areas, the adults loved the most incredibly well equipped outdoor kitchen and we all loved the pool. The location is outstanding and we really enjoyed being able to visit Sintra, Cascais, Ericeira as well as the spectacular Praia Grande. Amenities are excellent and the local restaurants are superb. Eduardo and Sandra were incredible hosts and we were taken back by the feast they prepared on our arrival. Thanks so much for the most wonderful family holiday - we will treasure those memories forever.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Beautiful house, fantastic outdoor space

Plenty of room for our group of 7 adults and 2 children. Honestly, other than sleeping we were rarely inside the house because the outside space is so wonderful, with beautiful plantings and landscaping. The outdoor kitchen and dining area has everything you need, even a dishwasher. The kids loved the pool, table tennis, and badminton. Sandra and Eduardo are as kind and helpful as everyone has said, and we enjoyed two of their home-cooked meals and recommend them. It's an easy walk from the house to get groceries, pastries, beer, wine, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean N.

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

Perfect Family Holiday

I booked this villa for my wife’s surprise 60th, she wasn’t aware the rest of the family was there the day before. we are a 3 generation big family ranging from 9 months to 60 and based on the fact it had five bedrooms and 4 separate bathrooms it was perfect, when we arrived it stood up to our expectations plus more, it’s a perfect villa for big families, the pool, garden, the BBQ and outside kitchen all made it a holiday not to be forgotten. It’s central to all your needs, a day trip to Sintra, Lisbon, the local beach’s , shops and restaurants, I would recommend the fish restaurant called Bar Do Fundo at the end of the beach road of Praia Grande and watch the sun set, if you want simple food and some great beers then head off to the beach village and try AMA stone bake Pizzas A massive thank you to Sandra & Eduardo for your hospitality and arranging a traditional Portuguese birthday meal for us , the paella was out of this world😘
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

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