Joao was a great host, he was very handful, knowledgable about the area & Portugal as a whole, he speaks fluent English and was very quick at responding to any messages that we had. The house was spacious for a family of 3-4 and you had everything you needed for the stay, in the kitchen and also beach equipment. It was very nice to have our own private large, outdoor space and seating area. The house is opposite a cafe/bar which is small but can get a little noisy. Also, you step out onto the road when leaving the property. There was a bit of a damp smell inside, just due to the old nature of the building.
The area was very pretty and rural, you had dramatic beaches only a 10-minute walk away and also a glorious fish restaurant right on the shore, which we had a lovely sunset meal at. We also explored Ericeira, 20 mins away, this had a slightly calmer beach which we did manage to swim in. Perfect region for surfing and kite-surfing, we enjoyed watching the pros do it! We also loved our visit to Mafra and the Eden Botanical Garden. Thanks again for a lovely stay!