What a pleasure it was to be the first guests of Rita & Vasco. Their updated historical home located in Colares, has been around for a long time but has been renovated masterfully; to the point where I asked Vacso and Rita to help me build a house when I move out to Portugal.
Their hospitality was nearly unmatched in my experience with AirBnb. It was very hard to believe they were first time hosts.
We walked into a beautiful room and bathtub, Local Cheesecakes made by Vasco and his Family (these people basically run the scene in town. I came to realize), and an assortment of water, tea, coffees and hot chocolate. We had candles and wonderful bathroom amenities as well to create a truly special experience.
Their introduction to the space and Sintra was immaculate and I felt at home before I ever walked through the door. The knowledge they shared with us about Sintra was worth the price we paid to stay here by itself.
If you could only pick one place to watch the Sunset in Sintra I would pick this spot. The panoramic view of the cities, villages and ocean was simply breathtaking from the balcony.
It was great to have Rita and Vasco cater to our every need (they told us what restaurants to go to, the best ways to get around, and even gave us extra hot chocolate.)
To say they we felt cared for would be an understatement. Rita and Vasco made my friend and I, feel like family and I do not think we could have asked for better hosts or a better place to stay in the Colares/Sintra area. We will be back and wish them tons of luck and happiness with their new business.