The house has a lot of charm. The kitchen is a bit dated but there are great restaurants nearby. The most amazing beach is also near (adraga) and the restaurant is fabulous. There is a cute market in colares every Saturday and Sunday. The pool is lovely! We were with 2 small kids and because the house is a bit older it is not very child friendly (the cobblestones are a bit harsh for a crawling baby) but the pool was great, it has a high wall so the children couldn’t jump in easily. All in all we had a great time