The house is great! It's pretty, quite, safe, scenic and perfectly located to reach the beaches and other sights such as Sintra. Only thing is that you should have a car if you want to explore the countryside around.
But this review is less about the house itself and more about the host that it comes with, Sofia.
Of all the times I booked through Airbnb or similar platforms, I never met someone who cares quite like Sofia. And I truly mean that! With Sofia you get a host who doesn't just offer a house, you get someone who is genuinely concerned in making your visit the best it can be.
It starts with the communication. After asking a couple of simple questions like where is the best place to surf for beginners and can you recommend a restaurant we got a 10 page (printout) email with recommendations including pictures, links, locations etc.
You know how some hosts charge you a late check-in or check-out fee? I even encounter hosts that charge a security deposit or present you with a list of charges and fines upon arrival. Well we had originality told Sofia we were going to be there around 7.30pm. We got delayed big time and finally made it around 1am at night. Sofia called her dad who apparently works at the airport to see if he could help with our troubles. She also bought us (delicious) sandwiches for dinner late at night and then apologised that it was only sandwiches and not a proper meal. On our final day Sofia let us check-out at 6pm in the evening instead of noon, no problem at all. When we tried to pay her for all her troubles (and the sandwiches) she refused vehemently.