Amazing home for a large group at an unbeatable price! We booked this house for an employee meet-up, which meant that we needed a large space to fit 10+ individuals without feeling cramped. The house is very large, with many different "hangout" areas. The backyard is beautiful, but we did not use it much do to the colder weather. All employees were able to have their own bed and it never felt too crowded. Our employees also enjoyed the games downstairs and the basketball hoop in the back yard. The kitchen is incredibly well stocked (there are actually two kitchens), with more than enough plates/cups for a large group.
Location is great, it is about a 4 minute walk to the nearest grocery store. There are also several restaurants and bars within a 8-10 minute walk. Because it is a smaller town, the bars and restaurants were never crowded.
Paulo and Elena were amazing hosts. When I told Paulo that I was arriving in Portugal a day early so that I could prepare everything for the meet up, he offered to let me check into the house a day early for a small nominal fee. He also helped me arrange for a chef to come for lunch one of the days, to do a cooking demonstration and fish bbq. The food was absolutely incredible, and it was great to learn more about local cuisine (many of the guests are not from Portugal). Paulo also sent me a great list of nearby restaurants, and day trips I could do to the more touristy areas (like Sintra). All of this was very appreciated, as this was my fist time to Portugal.
Elena was extremely helpful with any questions that we had. Although there was a slight language barrier, she was still able facilitate a very smooth check-in/checkout process. You can tell that she really cares about the guest's experience, and is incredibly sweet.
I would recommend this property to any one traveling with a large group.