The place consists of the upper floor of a house. The floor has 2 bedrooms (queen-sized beds), one balcony shared by the 2 bedrooms, a living plus a kitchen (dish washer included, fridge, stove, coffee machine, plates, bowls, etc) and a spatious bathroom with bathtub. Everything is in perfect condition.
Ricardo's in-laws live on the ground floor. The upper floor has a separate entrance. Parking is available in their large yard. Interaction is at a minimum but they are very warm. The lady of the house is fluent in French.
Colares is close to the beaches (Adraga--maybe the most beautiful, Ursa--more difficult to access, Grande, and dos Macas). Farther away is the beautiful Magoito beach. The UNESCO city of Sintra is 15-20 mins driving away.
One can eat out in Colares (a restaurant is at the street corner) or at the pricier and more upscale Colares Velho in the centre of the village. More options are in Azenha do Mar, 4km away, and in Sintra.