Overall a very good stay - we enjoyed the space in the house and Kim was very helpful with check in and our requests during the 2 weeks we were there. The location was good for us as our children were surfing at Ribeira d'Ihlas beach each day. Parking in Santo Isodora was easy - just across from the villa and its a quick 10 mins drive to Ericeira.
Villa has very well equipped kitchens, lovely bedlinen and towels and is very, very spacious. Living area decor is not quite as well styled as in photos - looked a bit tired and lacking the decorative touches. It could benefit from a few more seats as sofas seats 4/5 plus 1 footstool and 1 chair.
The pool area was nice but definitely needed more sunbeds - and unfortunately pool cleaning service did not come during our stay until we requested as pool was turning green. There are no steps to get in and out of main pool so be ready for less than elegant exits!!!
We enjoyed our coffees at the cafe/restaurant at Ribeira d'Ihlas - also great for post surfing fresh juices and ham/cheese croissants. Great walk along the cliff tops to Ericeira - takes about 30 minutes. Easy to get Uber back for about 5 euros.
There isn't much in Santo Isodora but the little cafe/shop is nice for a coffee/pastry. A fruit /veg van was around both Fridays which had nice produce. The dogs' barking - as others have said - is definitely a feature but nothing to do with the villa and not much can be done about it.
Recommendations:
Surf with Pepe - Ribeira d'Ihlas beach: fantastic team. Our girls surfed daily starting as novices and ending on intermediate boards.
O Paozinho das Marias - Ericeira: the breakfast stop for us each morning on our walk into Ericeira. The BEST pastries and pastel de nata, amazing orange juice. Always busy and takes cash only, no cards.
O Gafanhoto restaurant - Ericeira: lovely restaurant with great seafood and very good value. massive portions - there is the option to order smaller size which is worth considering for smaller appetites. reservation needed as was very busy.