This home was perfect for our stay near Sintra. It is 5 minutes walking distance to the beach. There was a heat wave in Lisbon during our stay, but, the climate here was perfect. The house had everything you could need, 2 wash machines, dishwasher, plenty of room to dry your clothes in the fresh air, enough dishes to accomdate 14+ people. Communication with the owners was flawless. The kids enjoyed the pool and tennis court. I wish I knew the beach was a good beach for surfing. I would have done more research to have my kids take surf lessons. The beach is further off from public parking. There was little crowds where we were, even on the weekends in late June. Thank you for the wonderful stay!