Diogo's cottage is in a very special bit of the landscape; it is nestled into an undulation in the hills behind the cliffs and while it feels remote, it is only a five minute drive from a very good little supermarket in a pretty and quiet coastal village.
The photographs are consistent with what you will find; a very picturesque hideaway.
It is surrounded by a meadow-garden full of grasses, bamboos and mature shrubs. At night the fireflies dance around and add a magical touch to this enchanting place.
The walk from the cottage to the beach is not for the faint hearted or the unfit but is incredibly rewarding as there is a stunning sandy beach littered with beautiful little shells and mercifully free from the usual plastic waste.
I should add that there is a slab of a reef that gets fully covered by the tide that is directly in front of you when you arrive at the bottom of the trail. It kicks up a great wave and in a good swell must give some awesome rides.
At the far end of the beach there is a great beach bar with views of the surf, a nice vibe and some very inexpensive wine and snacks (you will probably want to drive to this).
There was one issue which visitors should note... Google sends you on a pretty hairy route if you follow its directions to Ericeira from the cottage. We drove our car through deep ruts and tall grasses for a nail-biting fifteen minutes (felt like a lot more) before emerging on the metalled road. It is better to return to the nearby village of Assafora and take the road from there.
I highly recommend this Airbnb destination.