This property is exactly what Air B'n'B is great at doing: providing access to unique places and experiences.
We visited for 12 nights with our two kids (11 and 7) and found Daniel to be a fantastic, attentive host of a property that's a really great base for exploring the area, or just kicking around by the stunning pool.
The house is ample for a family of four, with sufficient kit to self-cater if you choose. The view from the property is as outstanding as the approach to the house, which feels exclusive and a real privilege to enjoy.
The pool has the best setting I've ever experienced - it's got the feel of being in complete luxury and among nature at its best. It's clean, really top-end chairs and loungers and you can idle for several days there without feeling cooped up. It's a wonderful, peaceful and exclusive place to enjoy.
The grounds of the house are a really pleasure to explore and bring a new dimension to the unique experience of hiring this property.
They connect so well with the special characteristics of the area around the Pena Palace and its grounds, which is a very satisfying traffic jam-avoiding 10 minute walk from the front door of the house.
And the area overall is very accessible, considering it's relative remoteness, with world-class kite/wind-surfing beach of Guincho just a 20min drive away, among others.
Cascais, Carcavelos and Lisbon are easy drives for warmer (but busier) beaches and alternative activities, making a car essential.
We loved staying here.