We loved our stay!
Because of the quality of the place itself for one thing but also Susana & Joao's quality as hosts for another. Communication with them prior to our arrival was always quick and trouble-free and also during our stay Joao stayed in touch to make sure everything went smoothly.
Our group consisted of 3 families with 4 kids ranging from 4 months to 4 years and in our perception the house was sufficiently big to accommodate all of us.
The house is everything the promising pictures indicate. It is very well equipped and we've enjoyed cooking and bbq-ing there for the whole group. There is plenty of toys for the kids to play in the pool with and the garden surrounding the house is well kept and adds to the overall experience.
The location is perfect. It is quiet and everything is available at close range. You can easily walk to Praia das Macas and also Praia Grande is just beyond the next hill. Both beaches house surf schools. Groceries can be shopped at Praia das Macas and there is also a market for fruit/vegetable and fish/seafood. There is public transportation by bus available and lovely Sintra can be reached via the nostalgic tram elektrico departing from Praia das Macas. Honestly, there's not much more to ask for here and everyone of us would be more than happy to come back.
Muito obrigado Susana and Joao!