We really enjoyed our stay in Praia das Macas. The house was excellent and catered well for our party of seven. It was exactly as described in pictures and the location was perfect for exploring Sintra and surrounding areas with many sights and excellent views on your doorstep. The closest village is within walking distance with the beach and was understandably quiet during our visit in February, but also areas like Lisbon/Estoril/Cascais are within short driving distance. The hosts were extremely helpful and answered all our queries, and Joao even offered his time and local knowledge to guide us on our day trip in Lisbon which greatly added to the enjoyment of our trip. So all in all, fabulous place, excellent facilities for a party of 8 people to stay, location is great but we would recommend a car to explore the sights close by. We are very much considering a return visit.