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Casa da Encosta - Azenhas do Mar

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Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Sweeping views
    Enjoy top-rated panoramic views across the skyline, from sunrise through night.
  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Sintra
  • Place, Macas Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Avenida da Liberdade
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Place, Rossio Square
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Casa da Encosta - Azenhas do Mar

This old traditional house totally renewed in 2010 with a modern touch is located in Azenhas do Mar cliffs, with beautiful ocean views, the terraces are perfect for catching sun, having meals or just relaxing. At a short distance from Sintra (10Km) and from the main beaches; Praia das Macas (2km), Praia Grande (4km). A short walk away from the best restaurants in the region.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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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
Não é permitido fumar no interior da casa

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 34846/AL
Property # 6870177
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
This property accepts cash
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

About the area

Sintra

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Azenhas do Mar, a neighbourhood in Sintra. Sintra National Palace and Pena Palace are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Guincho Beach and Ribeira Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Sintra Science Center, or check out an event or a game at Autódromo Fernanda Pires da Silva. Surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
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Sintra

What's nearby

  • Macas Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Carcavelos Beach - 40 min drive - 41.5 km
  • Marquis of Pombal Square - 41 min drive - 49.5 km
  • Avenida da Liberdade - 41 min drive - 49.9 km
  • Rossio Square - 44 min drive - 51.7 km

Getting around

  • Praia das Maçãs Tram Stop - 3 min drive
  • Mira Sintra-Meleças Station - 20 min drive
  • Cascais (CAT) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante das Piscinas das Azenhas do Mar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Duna Mar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪A Prancha - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Adega das Azenhas - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Monumental - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa da Encosta - Azenhas do Mar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa da Encosta - Azenhas do Mar?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa da Encosta - Azenhas do Mar?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Casa da Encosta - Azenhas do Mar located?

This family-friendly Sintra holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Macas Beach and Magoito Beach. Grande Beach is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away. Praia das Maçãs Tram Stop is 27 minutes by foot.

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. 21 out of 21 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

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

Beautiful apartment in a beautiful location

We had a fantastic trip to Jorge's apartment, it is very comfortable with an incredible outside area, away from the hustle and bustle of Lisbon. Jorge was always at had with any advice/ assistance needed and recommended a number of superb restaurants to visit, as well as locations to visit Location is ideal if renting a car, Sintra and Lisbon are a short drive away, both spectacular, and the beaches in the area are perfect. Portuguese hospitality and kindness towards children was already known to us but every where we went it was abundant. Hopefully one day we will come back to stay and hear the sounds of waves crashing against the cliffs drifting though the windows at night 🙂
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay B.

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

Ideal place to relax and unwind

Unfortunately we only had one week to enjoy this great accommodation. The house is not very big but very cosy and furnished to a high standard. The terrace offers a fantastic view of the cliffs and the sea, as shown in the pictures from several levels. If there wasn't so much to see in the surroundings, you would like to spend the whole day there. The terrace has a semi-covered area that provides shade for meals. There are also high-quality parasols. Overall, you can see from the furnishings that the house is mainly used by the owner himself. The place is small and a bit sleepy, but tourists like to take pictures of it on the opposite cliff. Downstairs there is a bar by a wave pool and a small beach at low tide. Communication with the landlord was great. He gave us lots of tips. If we come to the area again, this will definitely be our first choice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

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

Casa da Encosta - Paradise in Azenhas do Mar

Casa da Encosta - Azenhas do MarCasa da Encosta is absolutely perfect! We stayed for two weeks and would’ve stayed longer if we could have. The house, with its three level deck and sitting areas offer a gorgeous panoramic view of Azenhas do Mar – we think the best of all the accommodations available there. Whether you love to cook as we do or prefer to eat out, both are easily accommodated. The kitchen is extremely well-equipped (with a great knife for food prep – a dull knife is the bane of all cooks) and a stove that puts our much larger range at home to shame. The outdoor table seats 8 and the deck has a built-in grill with well-stocked food markets and an excellent butcher nearby. Great restaurants are within steps down to the water or a short drive away. The beach below is spectacular with a seawater pool that is safe for children and the sound of the waves lulls you to sleep and greets you in the morning. And if you want to sightsee, many recommended sites are within a reasonable driving distance. The greatest attention has been given to the design of the space and best of all you are staying in house that is historic but has been beautifully updated with modern conveniences. Jorge is a wonderful host, responsive to every request who provided recommendations for everything we would need or want as soon as we arrived. We hope to return in the future. To be honest, our family of four found it very hard to leave – the first time that has ever really happened to us and we
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marleen R.

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

Geweldig

Echt een fantastische plek. Meerdere terrassen, uitzicht op zee. Gezellig ingericht. Keuken goed uitgerust. Bij aankomst zelfs een fles wijn, vers brood en kaas! Heel attent. Goede restaurants vlakbij en kleine kruidenier op loopafstand.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pascale P.

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

Parfait!!

Inoubliable endroit !!Nous reviendrons!❤️
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthias S.

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

Haus mit herrlichem Blick in die Bucht

Sehr schön renoviertes Haus mit herrlichen Terrassen . Toller Blick in die Bucht. Jorge ist ein sehr angenehmer Gastgeber. Gerne wieder!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George G.

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

Magical village, amazing views

A very old house that is refurbished to be attractive and functional. Lots of room and well equipped. Host is highly responsive and helpful. We have come two years in a row and will return again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

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

Just wonderfull….

A beautifull place. We enjoyed our stay very much in this wonderfull house and its surroundings.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George G.

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

Close to perfect.

Great location? Superb host. Attractive and nicely appointed property. We will return.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roland H.

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

Sehr schönes Haus mit fantastischem Blick auf den Atlantik

Wir hatten eine wunderschöne Woche in Azenhas. Das Haus ist perfekt, mit allem ausgestattet, was man braucht, um entspannte Ferien zu verbringen. Vor allem der geniale, sehr großzügige Außenbereich mit den unterschiedlichen Terrassenebenen lädt zum Relaxen ein - und von überall sieht man das Meer und hört das Tosen des Atlantiks! Auch das Innere des Hauses ist wirklich geschmackvoll eingerichtet. In der Küche fehlt es an nichts, alles ist gut, zweckmäßig und sehr sauber. Jorge ist als Gastgeber unkompliziert, der Kontakt mit ihm hat wunderbar funktioniert. Er war sehr verständnisvoll und entgegenkommend bei der unsicheren Reisesituation wegen Corona. Herzlichen Dank, Jorge! Wir kommen gerne wieder...
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oleksandr P.

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

Comfortable property in fantastic locations plus friendly owners

We had an excellent stay and enjoyed conversation with the owners
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Wunderschönes Haus mit Meerblick

Schönes, traditionelles und sanft renoviertes Haus am Hang mit diversen Terrassen, unkomplizierter, hilfsbereiter und sympathischer Vermieter. Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

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

do not look any further - stay here

Probably the most beautiful apartment on the coast of Sintra. We loved it. Thank you Jorge! Andrea, Christoph, Finn
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mihaela B.

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

Wonderful house on the ocean

We stayed in the house for about a week but both of our kids and we had a wonderful time. We rented a car and drove to nearby places of interest and took the train to Lisbon. The climate on the ocean is different than in the city but we enjoyed some beautiful sunsets on the deck. The kitchen was well stocked and Jorge and his wife had a nice cheese and wine welcome gift for us. I’d recommend staying here if you want to be away from the hustle and bustle of urban life and want to enjoy a quieter vacation. There is still a nice beach bar downstairs and a couple of nice restaurants if you want to eat out. Great stay in Portugal for us!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan-Eric K.

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

Amazing location

We loved the place. Exactly as described. Would come back any time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen F.

Sehr schönes Haus mit super Ausblick

Wir haben 2 Wochen als 5-köpfige Familie im "Haus Hill" verbracht. Das Haus ist gemütlich und sehr sauber. Der Ausblick ist fantastisch. Jorge hat uns sehr freundlich empfangen und bei Fragen schnell geholfen. Wir werden das Meeresrauschen vermissen!
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wojciech B.

Perfect location with a magnificent view!

Our stay at the house was very good. We had a wonderful time there. The house has all that you need. It is located above a small bay close to very good restaurants. Definitely to recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Lotta E.

Ein perfektes Haus!

Wir haben eine Woche im Herbst in diesem wunderbaren Haus verbracht. Es fehlte uns an nichts. Nur die Sonne war etwas zögerlich... Aber wir haben trotzdem jeden Morgen auf der tollen Terrasse gefrühstückt und abends auf die Wellen geschaut. Unsere Kinder haben sich in dem Kinderzimmer sehr wohl gefühlt und die 2 wilden aber sehr kuscheligen Katzen geliebt! Man kann viele schöne Ausflüge unternehmen oder einfach das Haus und den Ort genießen. Jorge hat sich super um uns gekümmert! Wir werden das Haus auf jeden Fall weiter empfehlen und auch wieder kommen!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Thank you very much it was a pleasure to have you in our house.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ase M.

just great

great view, very nice house, nice owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Great guests!
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10/10 Excellent

Edward C.

Relaxed stunning point

Spent here 2 weeks. The best view location in Azenhas do Mar. Fully detached house - all-you-need conveniences are there. Safe for children. All photos correspond to real environment - the terrace view is really stunning! There are 2 quality restaurants 50m away. Also there is a small sand beach 80m downhill. We preferred to go to Praia Grande and Praia das Macas as the best beaches in the area. In Praia das Macas there is a tiny nice everyday market, where you can have any seafood and vegetables you wish for the lowest price. Rented car is advisable: if the weather is not so good, you can easily switch to sightseeing mode and see a lot of nice places in the area: Sintra, Ericeira, Cabo da Roca, as well as Cascais, Carcavelos and Lisbon itself. Great thanks to Marta and Jorge for their hospitality!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Thank you very much Edward, we are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and that the house met your expectations.
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10/10 Excellent

Markus B.

Everything great...

The house is really nice, the pictures don't lie. We had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the house, the village Azenhas and the nearby beaches. The house and kitchen is well equiped. The terasse to the sea is really nice. The house is perfect for a family with 2-3 kids. Jorge is very helpful and easy going (as all Portugese people). We hope to come back one day...
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Thank you Markus, glad you enjoyed the house and your stay in Azenhas do Mar. It was a pleasure to have your beautiful family as guests, hope your return someday.

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