We had a fantastic 4 night stay at Alexandra's house. Check-in and parking were both very easy. Alexandra gave us lots of recommendations for what to do in the area and she even left us some pasteleis de nada and wine on arrival. The house is quirky and homely, with lots of space for relaxing both in and out of the house. We made a lot of use of the yoga room in particular. The only downside was that the dogs in the village were very loud overnight with the windows open, but this is pretty typical of any village in Portugal.
In terms of the area, there is a great walk to the nearest surf beach (40 mins), or you can drive to other beaches that are more suitable for swimming. Ericera and Sintra are both within driving distance for some city exploring. Had a great time and wish we were able to stay longer!