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

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A two-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor furniture, and a stone wall.
A living room with red sofas, a fireplace, and a TV.
A living room with a red sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a mountainous landscape through large windows.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a garden with hydrangeas.
A swimming pool with a stone wall and a white building in the background.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Sintra Mountains

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Colares, Sintra
  • Place, Sintra Mountains
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sintra Science Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Avenida da Liberdade
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Sintra

Located in Galamares, a neighbourhood in Sintra, this villa is in the mountains and by the sea. Pena Park and Adraga Beach are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Cascais Municipal Market and Oeiras Parque. Travelling with kids? Consider Sintra Science Center, or check out an event or a game at Autódromo Fernanda Pires da Silva. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and cycling nearby.
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Colares, Sintra

What's nearby

  • Sintra Mountains - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sintra Science Center - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Adraga Beach - 15 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Avenida da Liberdade - 35 min drive - 39.9 km
  • Rossio Square - 38 min drive - 41.8 km

Getting around

  • Sintra Station - 9 min drive
  • Galamares Tram Stop - 14 min walk
  • Cascais (CAT) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Piriquita - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Café Quinta da Regaleira - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tascantiga - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tasca Saloia - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Café Paris - ‬7 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Private heated pool, open view, 5 min. to beaches & Sintra, walk to shop & cafes?

As of 5 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private heated pool, open view, 5 min. to beaches & Sintra, walk to shop & cafes on 18 December 2026 start from NZ$4,660, 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 Private heated pool, open view, 5 min. to beaches & Sintra, walk to shop & cafes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private heated pool, open view, 5 min. to beaches & Sintra, walk to shop & cafes?

On-site parking is available at the 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 Monserrate Palace are also within 2 miles (3 km). Galamares Tram Stop is 14 minutes by foot and Ribeira de Sintra Tram Stop is 24 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very homely feel to the villa, our party of eight settled in straight away with plenty of space for everyone. We unfortunately had rain on a couple of days but the younger members of the party still used the heated pool and the table tennis table was well used. I lost 10 to my grandson who insisted on playing for money !!!!!! One day we all walked through the woods to Sintra which was well worth the effort. Beautiful green wooded hills in front of the villa reminded me a little of Wales. I would highly recommend car hire as there are no shops or restaurants within walking distance. Bus stops were only a short distance from the villa.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place to stay near beautiful Sintra

Great property location and well facilitated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Do not skip booking this property! We stayed for 2 weeks and everything was perfect. Antonio was an amazing host. Always available or responsive and super nice. House is incredibly well stocked for anything you need. Plenty of room inside and outside the property for families or larger groups. The house was spotless and was cleaned again every Wednesday and Saturday. Merinha (sp) the cleaner was amazing. She was so nice and accommodating, always smiling and upbeat. Having the pool available was sublime. It was unusually hot the first week and the pool was perfect to take a dip in. There is a BBQ at the house which was great for a few meals. The house location is perfect. In a quiet neighborhood and a central location to easily get to Sintra, Lisbon, Colares, Cascais and just minutes away from the beaches. View looks out to the Sintra Mountains and you can see Monserrat directly across perched on the hill. Distant views of the Moorish Castle walls which are lit up at night. If you’re feeling adventurous you can walk to Sintra on a path up the hill. It is steep and rough terrain but was great to do. Great local restaurant just a 10 minute walk down the road. Food was great and portion sizes were huge. We cannot recommend this property highly enough. We cannot wait to go back. We just returned home yesterday and miss this place already! Perfection!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay!

We had a wonderful stay! The location is very convenient to sights in Sintra, Lisbon airport, and nearby beaches. A rental car is helpful for getting around, but there’s a market and cafes within walking distance. The home was very clean, and our stay even included a mid-week clean by the housekeeper. The weather was very warm during our stay, so the pool was perfect for our family after sightseeing. There are ample sleeping accommodations and several outdoor seating spaces. Our family of 7 had plenty of room to spread out. We would love to stay here again and highly recommend this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on 24 September 2024
Thanks for the positive review. The smell you felt is not normal since no one has complained before. Maybe you didnt open the windows during the day as most portugueses houses need or maybe its just a diffeent ambient from the house you are used to.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loving it in Portugal

This casa in Galamares is a great place to stay for visiting Sintra and the surrounding area. Communication with owner António was timely and the information he provided was helpful-especially regarding the use of Uber as an easy and economical way to get around. Accommodation was just as we expected from the posted descriptions. -and the house is equipped with everything from paper goods to batteries for remotes. We enjoyed our stay thoroughly..
Stayed 18 nights in Nov 2019
Archival

8/10 Good

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Thank you for a positive review. The kitchen dishes tend to break along the year, probably more than usual this year. In any case we just bought a hole lot more.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 September 2022
Thank you for a positive review. As for the issues, the mattresses are all regular IKEA ones, very common, and are changed every few years. The maintenance by the water company is very rare, 2-3 times a year and never after working hours. The pool heater was discovered not to be working on a sunday and a new one installed on monday. The last one one lasted13 years, hopefully this one too.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Thank you for a positive review. All of the mattresses have now been replaced.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2022
Thank you for your review. The issues you have mentioned have been completely inexistant to all the guests before you in the last 15 years as attested by the hundreds of very positive reviews written in the house guest book. In all this time never was any smell of beds mentioned, even slightly, much less horrific, dogs that do not let you sleep at night or major problem with mosquitoes. There are no more or less mosquitos than in the Lisbon area, which is very little since it is a dry climate and which can easily be solved by using a plugin anti-mosquito device for a couple of hours. Still, every place has its own particularities which, when different from our own house, take some time to get used to and I understand that we cannot always fully please everyone even though we try our best.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our week in this beautiful area of Portugal. Our host, Antonio, was very friendly, helpful, and communicative. The property is very spacious, extremely well equipped throughout and has lovely open views to the hillside. In addition to the pool area, there are numerous outside sitting areas around the property to enjoy. For travelling about we found Uber and Bolt to be very good. It was easier for the drivers to find the villa when its location is given as Galamares (rather than Colares).
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 28 August 2024
Gracias por el comentario positivo. Me gustaría mencionar que la piscina está climatizada a 26 grados y que a veces esperas una sensación térmica más cercana a un baño caliente, lo cual no es el caso.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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