My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our week-stay with Rosa.
Before arriving, Rosa made sure that she provided us with very clear instructions to her house from Lisbon Airport, which was really helpful. Upon arrival, Rosa welcomed us with an amazing array of local fresh fruits of delicious and juicy plums, nectarine, grapes and melon. She even left a bottle each of red and white wine for our enjoyment during our stay.
For those who are wondering, Rosa does live 'on-site' in the house next door; but Rosa respected our privacy and it felt like we had the whole place to ourselves the whole time - we had access to the outside patio area with a large wooden table and chairs, sun loungers, two benches and a coffee table, and the area is surrounded by beautiful potted hibiscus plants which I couldn't stop admiring.
As for the swimming pool, you definitely have exclusive use of it and it is such a relaxing and amazing pool with steps down one edge of the pool which both made it safe and enjoyable whilst relaxing in the pool.
The house is sparkling clean. Naturally, I felt a bit nervous travelling during COVID-19 but Rosa assured us that the house had been cleaned thoroughly (it showed) and Rosa even left big bottles of hand sanitisers and disposable surgical masks should we need them as it was required for going into the shops, restaurants, take-aways and even places of attraction.
All in all, we cannot recommend Rosa's place enough. Rosa is a great host and the place is amazing and conveniently located. Thanks Rosa for the great hospitality!